I was the Queen of Persia

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The poor little copper ball seemed unable to withstand the seductive and powerful torment. When it was pulled out, it appeared to be a little deflated. Eager to get rid of the wet and sticky flower stamen, it trembled pitifully to the side, waiting for a chance to revive.

"What a Persian enchantress!" The woman chuckled self-deprecatingly, a wicked smile playing on her lips as she inhaled the ambiguous, sour scent emanating from the bottle. "Shahzani, you mustn't monopolize men, or your aphrodisiac will drain them of all their life force."

She rose slightly, removed her panties, which were completely soaked and stained with honey, and found a dry, soft handkerchief to wipe away the thick marks left by her own battle. These items were then thrown into a basin full of clothes, to be washed by her personal female slave the next day.

Despite having two stunningly beautiful sisters, Bahram and Farzana, as companions, and having many attractive guards, pageboys, and female slaves under her command, she still insisted on regular self-pleasure, as it brought her more pleasure.

The fire of desire was already burning fiercely. After the release of the icing on the cake of pleasure, what followed was a relatively rational moment of wisdom. Taking advantage of this break, she opened the system to check her experience progress.

That's right. The system is set so that as long as the user is in a good mood, their experience points can steadily increase. However, compared to conquering battlefields and managing construction, the speed is much slower, but it's better than nothing.

Chapter 82 Bahram's Triumph

Shahzani knew that the [Chronicles of the Persian King] system could not only unlock macro-level talent trees, thus providing bonuses to war and construction, but also appropriately enhance personal abilities.

Individual abilities are improved based on past combat experience. For example, if an axe is used frequently in combat, the bonuses for axe-type weapons will be increased accordingly, and so on.

Soon, I found out my current general situation.

Name: Hudadad Shahzani Samarkandi

Position: Kadhuda (Governor)

Religion: Islam - Horami

General's Aura 1: Rustam's Inspiration (Within a kilometer radius, the morale of allied forces increases by 35%, defense increases by 25%, and attack increases by 15%).

General's Aura 2: Heavy Armor Legion (Within a kilometer radius, the armor value of friendly units is increased by 15%)

Skill 1: Steel Strike (Attack power of axe-type armor-piercing weapons +50%, damage range 2 meters)

Skill 2: Steel Sweep (Dash a short distance and use an axe or hammer to kill all enemies within range; can break armor)

Skill 3: Powerful Crushing (You possess extraordinary strength; with sheer power, you can shatter and break an enemy's bones).

While browsing, a wave of drowsiness washed over her after the passion subsided, and Shahzani didn't want to read any further, so she shut down the system, closed her eyes, and drifted off to sleep.

Shahzani woke up early the next morning, shivering from the cold.

Although it is warm springtime, the dampness still makes people feel uncomfortable and awkward after it cools down, especially since she was naked last night.

Before Muanjin on the minaret could chant her prayers, she yawned, got up, stepped onto the soft Persian carpet, and went to the adjacent bathroom to bathe and wash. Afterward, she performed morning prayers, ate breakfast, and began her day's duties.

The bureaucratic system in Naheshab is becoming more sophisticated, with military officials and attached troops stationed in many communities and towns.

The number of Khorami Muslims in the city also increased significantly, and many mullahs, imams, imams, and dervishi mendicants who had accompanied the army changed their professions on the spot and became priests in the local mosques.

These measures naturally provoked resistance from the city's hardliners and conservative religious factions (who were also followers of Arslan Yaru). However, with the situation currently in Shahzani's hands, these people, even if dissatisfied, dared not act rashly and were able to temporarily conceal their intentions.

Shahzani has not yet eliminated these power groups. At this stage, her focus is still on the war and rear construction, striving to further strengthen her control over the overall situation through more macro-level planning and deployment.

The recent plan is to improve the irrigation system in Naheshab, dig several new karez wells, build several new public water storage facilities, increase manpower, and establish the Milab official position to govern the area, etc.

Leaning over her desk, Shahzani was engrossed in reviewing the relevant documents. Fluent Persian script flowed rapidly under her pen. The original Kufa script was too rigid and inflexible; Diwani script and Nastalik script (Persian hanging script) were more suitable for official document writing.

at this time.

"Khadhuda, good news from Khwarazm!" Khorshid approached and presented Shahzani with the battle report of Bahram's victory.

"Really? Let me see." Shahzani's face lit up with joy upon hearing the news.

Although I knew in my heart that the war was bound to be won, I still couldn't suppress my excitement when I heard the news of the great victory.

He took the battle report, read it carefully, quickly grasped the sequence of events, and finally nodded in agreement.

This means that the threat from the west has been eliminated, allowing Bahram and the main force of the Western Army Group to march eastward and fight against the war instigated by the Karakhanid Dynasty in the east.

Shahzani raised her head with a joyful expression: "Excellent! The Samanid army has destroyed the Muzaffar Khan regime like a raging fire. Nasida Afriji has surrendered, and Khwarazm has submitted to the Japanese. Bahram truly deserves to be called our most valiant sister."

“Yes, General Bahraim is a man of great wisdom and exceptional bravery. With her help, you will surely be able to build an even more magnificent and splendid enterprise,” Halshid echoed.

The two chatted and laughed for a while before going about their respective business.

And at the same time.

Bahraim's triumphant army has advanced to a point two days' journey from Naheshab.

Because the roads along the way were in relatively good condition, and there were inns and military outposts at regular intervals, the supply of food and supplies was not a problem.

Bahraim first sent a rider on a fast horse to Naheshab to deliver the good news.

The messenger rode his steed across the road, and soon the lush oasis villages and towering cities of sandy hues rose above the horizon, coming into view.

As they passed through the towering, angled archway, the riders could no longer contain their excitement and shouted, "Allahu Akbar is the greatest! We have won!"

The streets and alleys instantly turned into a sea of ​​jubilation, with people cheering and jumping for joy, raising their arms and shouting, spreading the news to each other, or kneeling down to pray to God.

Shahzani was also very happy and immediately mobilized the soldiers and civilians to clean the streets and alleys, and prepared a large number of fresh flowers and fragrant naan to welcome the triumphant army of justice.

……

Two days later.

Bahraim led his army back on time. The victory added a festive atmosphere to the entry ceremony, with people scattering flowers along the road and offering delicacies to the victorious soldiers.

"Bahram!"

"Kadehuda!"

The sisters, who had been separated for a long time, were naturally quite excited to be reunited. They first exchanged pleasantries, and then Bahram introduced the results of their victory.

“This is Lady Nasita Afriki, the bravest female warrior of Khwarazm,” Bahramu said, gesturing.

"I have seen Qadhuda. May the glorious God bless you with eternal beauty and might."

Nasita was once very proud of her beauty and martial arts skills, but the appearance of Farzana and Bahramu changed her mind, and the arrival of Shahzani completely shattered her pride.

In terms of beauty, spirit, martial prowess, and strategy, Nasita felt inferior. Faced with this heroine, she could only lower her proud head and offer heartfelt praise like a nightingale to show her submission.

Faced with praise, Shahzani remained calm, merely smiling slightly and displaying the polite courtesy of a victor: "May the God of Light, Hudda, bless you. You are a noble and courageous lady. Under my command, you will surely achieve even greater feats."

"I am willing to fight and fight for you with all my might," Nasita quickly declared. She had no other choice; to protect her family's interests in Khwarazm, she had to serve Shahzani.

Even if it's just a temporary service.

After a few more pleasantries, Bahramu introduced the scholars presented by the Khwarazmian court, starting with writers, historians, and poets, followed by physicians, philosophers, and so on.

"Wait a minute." As she reached one of the lines, Shahzani gestured for them to stop.

"Excuse me, what is your name?" She glanced at the young scholar, who appeared to be about twenty-seven or twenty-eight years old, beside her.

“My name is Abu Lehani Mohammed ibn Ahmad Biruni. May Allah bless you,” the young man replied humbly.

Chapter 83 The Great Scientist Biruni

“I was right.” Shahzani nodded.

Birouni, a renowned Iranian scientist, was also hailed as an "encyclopedic scholar." Even in his youth, he demonstrated a keen interest in astronomy and geography, earning widespread acclaim. As an adult, he became an extensive reader, achieving proficiency in history, philosophy, mathematics, linguistics, and alchemy, leaving behind a wealth of invaluable knowledge for future generations.

His appearance was not difficult to recognize. He wore a neat, double-breasted kaftan robe, his head was wrapped in a neat white turban, his beard was meticulously groomed, his deep eyes radiated boundless wisdom, and he held a thick academic book in his hands, exuding the air of an intellectual research scholar.

More importantly, Shahzani glanced at him and noticed that he was holding the famous "Chronicle of the Eastern Peoples," which led her to conclude that he was no ordinary person.

Shahzani understood that Birouni was an intellectual of great strategic value, and recruiting him to serve under her for the long term would greatly enhance her overall strength.

She picked up the book, *Chronicles of the Eastern Peoples*, and began to read it carefully. Not only was the original copy of this work extremely rare, but even manuscript copies were quite scarce. In her previous life, thanks to her expertise, she had seen several manuscripts by Persian scholars, but only today had she seen the most authentic original.

"Yes, it's very well written. The writing is fluent, the arguments are detailed, the logic is rigorous, and it integrates historical and geographical knowledge to depict the scene of the empire's heyday," Shahzani commented approvingly.

At the same time, she uses her perspective as a time traveler to provide a more in-depth discussion and supplement to the entire history and geography: from the calendar of ancient Egypt to the astronomy of ancient Babylon, from the climate of the earth to the stars of the universe... covering everything and nothing is left unsaid.

His profound knowledge astonished the scholars present.

They had previously served under many monarchs, officials, nobles, or warlords. Even if high-ranking officials and nobles were willing to encourage academic development, they themselves often lacked much knowledge. Some officers from the Turkic Ghulam were, apart from being able to write a few sentences of Persian official documents, completely illiterate.

The female governor in front of him was different from others. She not only had outstanding military achievements, sponsored academics, and protected intellectuals, but also had a high level of knowledge herself.

It could even be said that they are much better than some of them.

This is undoubtedly a case of later generations overwhelming the ancients. While these scholars represented the highest level of academic development at the time, they were still limited by the times and paled in comparison to the comprehensive knowledge system possessed by Shahzani.

Of course, Shahzani did not speak in a flowery and rambling manner, lest she exceed the cognitive limits of the ancients, which would be mistaken for madness. Instead, she simply elaborated on the research findings at that time.

Knowledge acquisition must be done step by step.

With such overwhelming advantages in martial arts, civil administration, and scholarship, Shahzani successfully won over all the scholars.

"By the swearings of Almighty God, we submit to Your banner!"

In an instant, all the scholars unanimously pledged their loyalty to her.

It means to dedicate one's loyalty wholeheartedly.

Scholars seek nothing more than order and stability, so that they can fully utilize their talents and realize their ideals.

Since the fall of the Samanid dynasty, the entire eastern part of Iran has been in turmoil. In this chaotic era, wealthy and respected scholars hoped to find refuge under a powerful and enlightened ruler.

They had sought refuge with many lords before, but none of them met their expectations.

With great difficulty, the Khwarazmian court sought to recruit talented individuals, but this vassal state, caught between powerful forces, often found itself in a predicament of being caught between two opposing sides and struggling to make progress, making it difficult to realize its ambitions.

It wasn't until Shahzani's arrival that they fully realized what strength and courage truly meant.

Although her current territory is still small, far-sighted scholars have reason to believe that this female leader will surely create an even more glorious career, based on her remarkable achievements such as sweeping across Transoxiana and defeating Muzaffar Khan.

Shahzani nodded in agreement, adopting the magnanimous demeanor of a military and political leader, indicating that he would provide scholars with sufficient protection and security so that they could focus on their work.

Subsequently, Shahzani bestowed many rewards upon Bahram as recognition of his contributions.

After the formalities, there was naturally a celebratory banquet and various grand ceremonies.

The next few days.

In her spare time, Shahzani frequently summoned Birouni to give lectures and conduct research.

Despite the differences in time, Rooney was more adept at science and engineering. He shared a great deal of knowledge about machinery, alchemy (metal smelting), and astronomy, which greatly benefited the female governor.

One day, the two sat down and discussed philosophy as usual.

“Kadehuda, what do you think the world we live in should look like?” Biruni suddenly asked.

Shahzani originally wanted to say "Earth," but considering the average level of understanding at the time, she decided to be more conservative and said with a smile, "The world, isn't it just a big bird like Simorgh?"

“No, that’s not the case.” Billone laughed too.

"The world we live in is actually a sphere," he concluded immediately.

This surprised Shahzani, but upon reflection, she realized it made perfect sense. Historical records indicate that Biruni was quite knowledgeable about geography and even created a model of a globe.

Immediately afterwards, Biroone took out a small globe and placed it in his palm.

"Khadhuda, look, this is the world we live in. The world is constructed from countless lines of latitude and longitude, forming an enormous oval 'polo ball'. Iran, India, Turks, Arabs, Rum, Yunan, Qin, all civilized nations are situated on this 'polo ball'."

He turned the model around and explained it in detail.

"I see. Your profound knowledge has broadened my horizons." Shahzani nodded, feigning modesty.

Biruni then added that, if necessary, an even larger model of the globe could be built. Shahzani strongly agreed with the plan, and assured him that once the war ended, he would be given sufficient materials and funding to realize his dream.

After the debate ended and Biruni took his leave, Shahzani was very happy.

"I didn't expect his research results to exceed my expectations," she thought happily.

Being able to understand the shape of the Earth, manufacture globes, and determine latitude and longitude lines indicates that one's understanding of astronomy and geography has reached a very high level. On this basis, further improvements can be made to draw more accurate territorial maps, topographic maps, military operation maps, etc., which will surely provide more convenience for future conquests and operations.

……

Now that she had a group of scholars, Shahzani planned to emulate the Sasanian Shapur or the Abbasid Caliphs by establishing a large academic institution similar to "Gund Shapur" or "House of Wisdom".

However, this goal cannot be implemented for the time being.

First, we are currently in a critical period of war, and all resources should be prioritized for the frontline troops, so it is not advisable to undertake large-scale construction projects.

Secondly, the current location is Nakhshab, a city with a relatively small size and population compared to large cities such as Bukhara and Samarkand, making it difficult to support a large academic institution.

Third, Farzana is stationed on the eastern front, and the army lacks specialized management personnel. She herself is also tied up with military affairs and has no time to spare.

“Fine, let them join the army for now. This way they can gain experience and be trained.” Shahzani finally made the decision.

Chapter 84 The Crisis of Samarkand

Shahzani and Bahramu joined forces and, after staying in Nakhshab for several days, decided to gather their troops and move to Samarkand to launch a full-scale counterattack against the Karakhanid Dynasty's offensive in the east.