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Chapter 1062 Li Shimin's pride

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    Chang'an, inside the imperial city.

    Li Shimin is now writing at his desk, reviewing the submitted memorials.  When it comes to the operation of the entire Tang Dynasty, Li Shimin is a workaholic and wants to manage the Tang Dynasty well, so he is even more busy.

    Part of the reason why Li Shimin is like this is that he wants to work hard, and a bigger part of the reason is that Li Shimin is unwilling to lose to Du Qi. His Datang must be able to develop better.

    It's just that the more he compares himself with Du Qi, the more Li Shimin is hit.

    Because Du Qi developed too fast.

    The perfume industry, wine industry, and even many other industries under Du Qi's command made countless money, all of which were transported to Du Qi's hands in the Western Regions and entered into Du Qi's pocket.

    Du Qi first established himself in Yizhou, and then swept across the entire Western Regions in a short period of time, destroying all countries in the Western Regions, and even Ye Hu, the Khan of the Western Turks, was also executed.  Even the news came back recently that Du Qi had established himself in Tianzhu and killed Jieri King of Jieri Kingdom, causing Jieri Kingdom to disappear in smoke, and Du Qi's strength and territory were further strengthened.

    In terms of the vastness of the territory, Du Qi is not comparable to the Tang Dynasty, but Li Shimin knows that Du Qi's strength is constantly rising.  Under such a premise, it will be more and more difficult for Li Shimin to destroy Du Qi.

    This is what makes Li Shimin most decadent.

    The most important thing is that Li Shimin arranged people to lurk in Xia Guo, intending to seize the formula of gunpowder, but he never made a breakthrough.  If Datang never had Du Qi's weapons, then Li Shimin would always be weaker than Du Qi. After all, even if Li Shimin could have a strong army, even if Datang had a lot of troops, Du Qi had gunpowder!

    This weapon is too strong.

    Li Shimin is in a good mood as long as Du Qi is not involved, but when Du Qi is involved, he is in a bad mood.

    Because it involves Du Qi, I feel bad.

    When Li Shimin was handling government affairs, it was Tang Zhen who entered and said, "Your Majesty, the Duke of Qi is asking to see you."

    Li Shimin said: "Tell me!"

    Tang Zhen gave the order immediately, and the servant summoned him. Not long after, Changsun Wuji hurried in, with a bright and sunny smile on his face, and even his steps were brisk and vigorous.  This scene fell into Li Shimin's eyes, a smile appeared on the corner of Li Shimin's mouth, and he laughed immediately.

    It must be a good thing!

    Otherwise, Changsun Wuji would not be overjoyed.

    Even something like Duke Qi's grandson Wuji must be a big deal.

    Li Shimin smiled and said: "Wuji, but what good happened?"

    Changsun Wuji was so excited that he even forgot to salute, and said directly: "Your Majesty, good news, great news. Our people in the Western Regions have finally brought back a craftsman who can prepare gunpowder. People, they have returned  Chang'an."

    "good!"

    After Li Shimin heard it, he also stood up abruptly, and he said three good words in a row.

    At this moment, Li Shimin couldn't sit still.

    Excited.

    When Datang and Du Qi clashed, why Li Shimin was restrained everywhere and Du Qi suppressed everywhere was because of gunpowder.  If Li Shimin also had the same weapon, then Li Shimin would have greater confidence in defeating Du Qi.

    Li Shimin said: "Has the situation of this craftsman ever been reported?"

    Changsun Wuji said, "Not yet."

    After a pause, Changsun Wuji said: "Our people brought the craftsman back without passing any news along the way. The reason for this is that they are worried that the news will leak and be robbed and killed by spies arranged by Du Qi in the Tang Dynasty. If people  If something goes wrong, then all the efforts will be in vain. So this time, the news was sent back only after arriving in Chang'an. Right now, this person is temporarily placed in an ordinary inn in the city. Even the craftsman's family  , and put them all down."

    Li Shimin said: "Take him into the palace immediately, I want to see this craftsman."

    Changsun Wuji said: "I will make arrangements immediately."

    Li Shimin said: "Go and come back quickly."

    Changsun Wuji turned around happily and went down. In fact, before, he could bring people outside the palace gate to meet Li Shimin together, but because when he got the news, he was also handling government affairs in the palace yamen, so he temporarily  Instead of going out, he came to report the news first to make Li Shimin happy.

    After Changsun Wuji left, Li Shimin still had a smile on his face. He looked at Tang Zhen who was beside him, and said, "Tang Zhen, this matter is finally settled now. The handle that Du Qi hung on the top of my Tang Dynasty  The sharp sword can finally be taken off."

    &?? and others are officials.

    Now that he has arrived in Datang, Li Shimin directly appointed him as a fourth-rank official.  For Zhong Shi, this is an excellent opportunity. An ordinary craftsman, he is finally in the imperial court and can honor his ancestors.

    When Li Shimin heard Zhong Shi thank you, he said: "Zhong Qing, I will not only confer on you a fourth-rank general council doctor, but also give you a fifth-rank nobility and make you the founding son of Xingyang County."

    "Thank you, Your Majesty Long En!"

    After Zhong Shi heard it again, he knelt down on the ground with a plop, and said with an excited look: "Your Majesty is so generous, I am so grateful. I will definitely do my best for Your Majesty, even if it is a mountain of swords and a sea of ??flames, I will not give up."  No hesitation."

    At this time, Zhong Shi was very excited.

    First, it was given to him as an official.

    Today, the title has been given again, but it is not easy to know the title.  Even the servants of various ministries in the court may not have such titles.  What's more, even in various ministers, some people may not be able to have the fifth-rank founding viscount.

    But Li Shimin stood up, walked straight to Zhong Shi, helped Zhong Shi up, and said with a smile: "Zhong Qing, I don't need you to go through fire and water, and I don't need you to die. What I really need is you to develop for me.  Bring out the gunpowder. I will have the weapons Du Qi has. Only this one, I have nothing else to ask for."

    Now that Zhong Shi was received by the emperor and entrusted with a heavy responsibility by the emperor, he said excitedly: "Please rest assured, Your Majesty, I will definitely prepare gunpowder, and I will not disappoint Your Majesty's high expectations."

    "Good, good, good!"

    There was a bright smile on Li Shimin's face.

    He was waiting for Zhong Shi's words.

    Li Shimin encouraged Zhong Shi again, and finally let people take Zhong Shi down to rest.  After Zhong Shi had a short rest, he had to prepare the gunpowder. In short, Li Shimin agreed to Zhong Shi's request. As long as the gunpowder could be prepared, everything would be fine.

    Zhong Shi did not disappoint Li Shimin.

    After he rested for a long time and adjusted his state, in just half a day, he had already assembled the materials, and then prepared the gunpowder, filled the gunpowder, and added the fuse. Zhong Shi arranged for someone to inform Li Shimin, please  Li Shimin inspection.

    The best way to test this is naturally to detonate.

    The location of the detonation was outside the Xuanwu Gate.

    When the gunpowder detonated, a deafening sound sounded, and a large pit appeared on the ground.  Li Shimin saw the scene after the explosion and felt the tremor of the explosive ground, his face was full of excitement.

    It's done!

    It's finally done!

    Once Li Shimin was happy, he praised Zhong Shi again, bestowing Zhong Shi's house, silk and satin, etc. In short, Li Shimin regarded Zhong Shi as a treasure.

    Li Shimin asked Zhong Shi to start making gunpowder, and at the same time continued to study landmines and grenades. Then Li Shimin returned to the palace by himself, and arranged for people to call Changsun Wuji, Wei Zheng, and Fang Xuanling. Besides, Li Jing was also notified to attend.

    After all, Li Jing is familiar with war.

    With Li Jing as the pillar of the country, it is easy to arrange military affairs.  Especially in today's army, because of Li Xiaogong's relationship with Du Qi, Li Shimin can't fully trust him.  As for the other generals, such as Qin Qiong, Duan Zhixuan, Liu Hongji, etc., although they are all good, they are still a bit worse than Li Jing.

    Therefore, in terms of military affairs, Li Jing's participation is inseparable.  (Remember the site URL: www.hlnovel.com
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