Chapter 285

It didn't take much trouble to go to Lanzhou. Qin mubai pondered for a while, and immediately began to make intensive preparations.

It should be more meaningful than staying in Xiangzhou to go to Lanzhou to help my father defend the frontier. Moreover, in the current situation, the emperor is going to exert more control over the princes. After all, it's not a good thing to have close contacts with Li Ke. Perhaps, the event of abolishing the crown prince will be formally put on the agenda soon. At this time, staying in the imperial court is also eventful.

Leaving Chang'an for Lanzhou is really a good choice.

Qin mubai felt a little grateful to Li Shimin. In this eventful time, he selected Qin mubai and sent him to the frontier for further study. On the one hand, he intended to cultivate Qin mubai, on the other hand, he wanted to protect Qin mubai.

"What a future father-in-law! When we go to the border, we have to make some achievements. The barbarians of Tubo dare to attack my Gaoyang baby. Let's see how I can deal with them then! " Qin mubai thought about it in his heart.

In the past two days, Qin mubai has been shuttling between the Imperial Palace and his family. Seemingly busy, actually very idle. Just back to the imperial capital, the official position in Xiangzhou is still hanging. The new certificate of appointment has not come down yet. At present, he is like a casual official.

With a lot of free time, he can do many things he wants to do comfortably. When he returned to Beijing, he gave Qin Shi, the schoolboy who played with gunpowder, to Tu Youhai, who was in the left school department. They went back to the general as the supervisor, and according to Qin mubai's instructions, they worked day and night to make Wuzi shenlei and Hongyi cannon.

The craftsmen and equipment to be supervised are more professional and complete than the temporary workshop in Xiangzhou. Within a few days, the project was successfully completed. A small cannon in red has also been made.

Tu Youhai and Qin Shi come together to find Qin mubai and report the matter. Qin mubai was so happy that he immediately went to the palace to see the emperor.

With this secret weapon, is it difficult to make achievements in Lanzhou? However, it is better to inform the emperor of such events. This is the personality of Li Shimin. It's easy to discuss big and small things, but he just doesn't like his ministers to fool around without telling him.

Naturally, Li Shimin only saw the drawings of the five finger God thunder and the cannon in red. He was puzzled and asked, "mubai, what is this?"

Qin mubai briefly introduced the use and origin of these two things, and said: "Your Majesty, if you look at the world, this thing is unique. It's the only thing in the Tang Dynasty. The reason for Tubo's arrogance and rudeness is mostly due to their cavalry. Although we are not afraid of riding and fighting in the Tang Dynasty, we will inevitably suffer heavy losses. If there are some things to help guard the city, one man is really in charge of the pass, and ten thousand men are invincible. In this way, how much manpower and material resources will be saved! Moreover, if we say to destroy the city and pull out the stronghold, it is far better than the cloud ladder; if we set up ambush and kill, it is better than the fire arrow and fire arrow. "

After hearing this, Li Shimin was both surprised and shocked: "in this way, it's a terrible thing!"

"It's true." Qin Mu Bai nodded, "the sword is double-edged, the weapon is lethal, it has always been so."

"It makes sense." Li Shimin is a horse emperor. He has experienced the battle personally, is diligent in the use of troops, and is an outstanding man. In other words, an emperor who is as timid as a mouse and suspicious of being seriously ill will first think, "will you bomb the imperial city with this toy?"?

Fortunately, Li Shimin will not. Qin mubai also dares to offer it.

"So, I really want to see it!" Li Shimin said, "is there something ready-made?"

"Yes!" Qin mubai was pleased, "if your majesty wants to see, he will be elected to a lonely, quiet and sparsely populated place, so as not to hurt people and animals by mistake."

Li Shimin pondered for a moment and nodded: "tomorrow, in xiao'an forest, 30 miles north of Xuanwu Gate of Daming Palace, which used to be the Royal Garden at the foot of Zhongnan mountain, is now deserted and sparsely populated. You can have a try."

"Yes, I do!"

The next day, Li Shimin brought a team of guards to xiao'anlin. Qin mubai, Tu Youhai, Qin Shi and others are already ready to wait here.

Li Shimin first took a look at the big gun in red, and he was astonished. Qin mubai's explanation of the origin, manufacture and power of the gun surprised him as a military commander for half his life. He said: "if this thing is as powerful as you said, from today on, the military strength of the Tang Dynasty will be raised by several levels. As a result, the war of swords and spears will also change. "

"Your Majesty is holy." Qin mubai held his hand and said, "but this thing also has some disadvantages. It's very complicated and expensive to make. Although it can be dragged by car and horse, it's difficult to carry in rainy and snowy weather or muddy road. Therefore, for the time being, it can only be confined to defending, ambushing or attacking cities. and. It's not easy to produce in large quantities at the moment, and it's not easy to train the soldiers who can skillfully control it to shoot. "

Li Shimin said with a slight smile: "that's all the following words - try to show me first!"

"Yes! Your majesty, please stay away

When they were ready, Tu Youhai and Qin Shi were responsible for firing. The target was a pile of rocks 200 paces ago. The reason why this distance is chosen is that the maximum range of the Tang crossbow is 150 steps.

"Boom --" a loud noise, Li Shimin this Lintai mountain collapse but not change the emperor, all raised his hand to hide his face."So powerful!" He took a cold breath and said in a startled voice.

In front of him, a big hole was blown out of the pile of disordered rocks, and the debris was flying all over the sky, and there was a piece of scorched earth all around.

Li Shimin personally came forward to check, and then looked back at the black gun barrel, his heart was a little chilly.

"If the people and horses are hit by this blow, they will be immediately crushed!" He said, "mubai, it's really suitable to use it against the Tibetan cavalry. But if the foreigners get it, it will be a great threat to Datang. "

"Your Majesty's lesson." Qin mubai said, "my humble opinion is that if I worry that someone else will learn this thing and pose a threat to my Tang Dynasty, it's just like giving up for choking. However, Datang is open-minded and tolerant. When did I treasure myself? Our military armour, papermaking, calendar, medicine and other excellent technologies have not been passed on to foreign countries without reservation? Gunpowder and cannon originated in the Tang Dynasty. They can imitate, but they are not allowed to surpass. How to do it depends on our own

"That makes sense!" Li Shimin laughs, "this theory. It coincides with what I think in my heart! Well said! It can be imitated, not surpassed. The way to achieve this is not to cherish ourselves and look at the sky from the well, but to constantly improve and strengthen ourselves, so as to keep ahead and outstanding! This is also the essence of the Tang Dynasty's victory over the world leader Wan bang. Mubai. I'm very glad you have such foresight! "

Qin mubai smiles and says, "Your Majesty, I'm proud to be a Chinese!"

"Oh, what do you say?" Li Shimin asked with a smile.

"Because we are open and inclusive. Confidence, prosperity Qin mubai said, "in the future, it will be more powerful!"

"Ha ha!" Li Shimin burst out laughing, "if all the subjects in the world are like you, Qin mubai, why don't you worry about the prosperity of the Tang Dynasty? ——Five fingers thunder and red cannon. I allow you to build, and I will secretly order the Finance Department of the Ministry of household and the weapons Department of the left school to assist you! However, it is very fierce. You should be careful. Try it first in Lanzhou, and see what happens later. "

"Yes! Thank you for your trust Qin mubai saluted with gratitude.

At this moment, Qin mubai is really happy. Fortunately, I went through the open and tolerant Zhenguan Datang. I met an enlightened, confident and farsighted king. In other words, he and his so-called inventions may be the epitome of a tragedy in the closed and arrogant Qing Dynasty.

"If we say trust..." Li Shimin gave a smile and patted Qin mubai on the shoulder. "I have always doubted people. Not to mention you are Shubao's son. He is my son-in-law. In other words, I will treat any official general equally. In fact, maybe I should worry about whether someone will bombard the imperial city with this one day. But then I thought, if such things happen, are there five fingers thunder and red cannon. It all ends the same. Therefore, I am relieved. "

Qin mubai couldn't help laughing: "Your Majesty is Shengming. This explosive and cannon, in fact, is the same reason as the sword hanging on my waist. If you can kill people with a sword, is it forbidden? In this way, I really give up eating for choking. However, at least Weichen will not do such a wicked thing. Because. There are Weichen's relatives in the Imperial City, which is Weichen's home. How can you destroy your family? "

"Ha ha!" Li Shimin laughed heartily, took Qin mubai's shoulder and walked back together. He was in a good mood and said, "of all my sons-in-law, you are the only one who can do it. Mubai, went to Lanzhou to help your father. He is a brave hero who has won the rank of general among millions of soldiers. He is somewhat aloof. I've never been worried about marching and fighting, but I'm afraid that his loyalty will slip away for a moment. In fact, I have long wanted to send a capable person to assist him, but I haven't got him. Thinking about it, you are really the only one who is the best. I think so. Your father should be able to listen to you. "

Qin Mu nodded: "Your Majesty, don't worry. If I go to Lanzhou, I will try my best to help my father and make him solid. "

"Well, that's not enough." Li Shimin said, "yesterday you heard me talking with Duke Wei. Lanzhou, however, is an important military and national strategic place I have chosen. I not only want it to be as solid as gold, but also as stable as a rock. We have to retreat, defend and attack. Whether it's the impeachment of Tuyuhun or the future management of the western regions, we all depend on Lanzhou! "

"Yes! I understand Qin mubai Baoquan do.

Li Shimin nodded and smiled, patted Qin mubai on the shoulder: "I have confidence in you! Don't let me down

The emperor has passed!

As soon as the imperial edict was in hand, Qin Mu Baima invited the minister in charge of the finance of the Ministry of household and some officials who would be in charge. We discussed in secret about fan Zhu's cannon.

The imperial court has ordered Hou Junji, the Minister of the Ministry of officials, to lead the army to the south of Western Shu to meet the invaders in Songzhou. I believe it will not be long before the army of Lanzhou will set out. Due to the limited time, Qin mubai decided not to cast cannons in Chang'an. In that case, many people and miscellaneous eyes are not conducive to confidentiality. At that time, transportation will be a big problem. therefore. He only asked the account department for money and the general for supervisors.In a few days, a lot of money and a hundred skilled craftsmen were all ready, only to be punished. Qin mubai always kept secrets, and didn't tell these people what they were going to do. He just asked them to be ready to go to Lanzhou at any time.

Next, just wait for the imperial court's order, I will take these money and grain and craftsmen to Lanzhou.

A few days later, the sacrificial ceremony in the temple was finally over. Li you's gold body was also chrome plated, and he was moved to Famen Temple and placed in the new futu tower. The practice of setting up an altar to preach scriptures by the eminent monks continued day and night in the water and land Daoism field, and tossed for another ten and a half days.

Yinde imperial concubine, no longer in public for a long time, appeared in Famen Temple accompanied by her daughter Princess Gaoyang. She was dressed in plain gauze and had frosty hair. Dai Gong gauze draped along the hat, passed away in a flash outside the pagoda, and did not stay much.

Gao Yang told Qin mubai that Yinde's concubine was still unable to face her, and her son could not live in peace. The fact that it was cast into gold and put into the pagoda.

In Yinde's words, "what's the difference between this and hanging one's head in public?"

For this reason, Qin mubai can only Sigh!

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