In the face of the power of gunpowder, Prime Minister Yuan Qianyao, who saw the wind and rudder the most, was the first to react, and said deeply: "Your Majesty, as requested by the Guogong, with this black powder, Longshan can be opened, and Wusheling can also be repaired. Pen & Fun & Pavilion www.biquge.info with one or two years of work, in exchange for a hundred thousand years of trade routes, it is worthwhile. ”

Wang Ju, the money bag of the Tang Dynasty, was once again a second and fifth boy, changed his attitude of refusal, and couldn't wait to say: "The business route of the Western Regions is very important to our dynasty, open Longshan, repair Wusheling Ridge, the merit is in the current dynasty, the benefit is in the future, the sooner the charter is raised, the more profitable." ”

It is difficult to travel to Longshan, Wusheling is bad, and there is an endless stream of merchants who come and go to Liangzhou, Chang'an, and Luoyang. If the two places are unimpeded, then how can the dynasty's profits be overspoken?

Wang Ju seemed to see a large amount of gold and silver treasures flashing in front of him.

The power of gunpowder appeared truthfully in front of everyone's eyes, and the civil and military officials had no objections.

Even Lu Huaishen, who has always been unbelieving, is silent at the moment: the earth-shattering power has gone beyond common sense, and the more this is the case, the less likely it is to be fake.

Only Su Ting, who is in charge of bad money, has concerns, with a sharp weapon like black powder, the sooner he opens Longshan Mountain and repairs Wusheling Ridge, the better, but what about the handling of bad money?

Just as he thought about it like this, Song Jing spoke and asked Pei Min: "Guogong, is it difficult to make this black powder, is it troublesome, and how much does it cost?" ”

Pei Min secretly praised in his heart that Song Jing can become the prime minister of a country, and he really has a unique ability.

When everyone was shocked by the power of artificial black powder, Song Jing was keenly aware of the key.

Black powder has such power, whether the material is scarce or not, and the cost is the most important.

If it is expensive to build, the materials are extremely scarce and difficult to obtain. No matter how powerful black powder is, it can't be put on the table.

Pei Min responded with a smile: "How to make black powder is a matter of confidentiality, please forgive Pei for not being able to tell me directly." As for the problem that Song Xiang considered, this can be assured, the cost of black powder is not only expensive, but especially cheap, only higher than the price of rice, grain and wheat. ”

Song Jing said solemnly: "So the old minister also implores His Majesty to open Longshan and repair Wusheling Ridge. As for the bad money, you can delay the rest of the year to make it safe. ”

Song Jing has a steady temperament, and he has always had concerns about bad money: although bad money is rampant, it is urgent, and it must be rectified, but he does not think that now is the best time. In the absence of time, forcibly removing the malpractice is like cutting meat to satisfy hunger. Although I was full, I also hurt myself.

It's just that this matter was raised by Su Ping, and Li Longji agreed, so he could only help from the side.

Now that the power of black powder has appeared, Song Jing immediately realized that the time to deal with evil money has really come.

As soon as Song Jing said this, Su Ying immediately understood, and there was a hint of realization in his eyes.

Li Longji laughed and said, "This matter will be discussed in detail...... He glanced at Pei Min, and then looked at Song Jing and said: "Sure enough, the wise man sees the same." ”

Song Jing glanced at Pei Min in surprise, and then smiled in return.

Pei Min also returned the salute.

Li Longji said: "Today, Pei Aiqing led me to open my eyes, so let's all disperse." All the ministers of Zaifu, after lunch, came to the Wude Hall to discuss matters. ”

What is discussed is already a certainty.

Open Longshan, repair Wusheling Ridge!

This is something that ordinary people can't think of, but because of the appearance of black powder, it has become a matter of course.

"Pei Qing entered the palace with me and dined with me!"

Li Longji retired from the courtiers, and did not hide his importance to Pei Min at all.

Under the envious gaze of the ministers, Pei Min and Li Longji went out of the military department together.

Many of the ministers did not leave immediately, but chose to cautiously approach the location of the former rammed-earth hut.

Smelling the pungent smell, feeling the residual temperature, looking at the messy scene, as well as the completely unformed rammed earth hut and the deep pit, everyone left with a little shock.

Li Longji admired the power of black powder all the way, his eyes flashed with a strange brilliance, and he sighed: "Once Longshan is opened, the repair of Wusheling will be completed. Then I have one more feat, a feat that no emperor has done for thousands of years. Even Taizong and Gaozong of this dynasty have not done anything. ”

Pei Min flattered and praised: "Your Majesty's ambition is not inferior to Taizong and Gaozong, and now Your Majesty is in the prime of life." As long as you have the world in mind, the ambition of the Qin Emperor and the Han Dynasty, and the virtues of Guangwu and Taizong, you can cultivate culture and rule and show martial arts outside. Why can't you surpass Emperor Qin, Han Wu, Guangwu Taizong? ”

Li Longji also danced with his eyebrows: "Jingyuan knows my heart very well, I now have Yao Chong, Song Jing, Yuan Qianyao, Su Ting, Zhang Jiazhen, Wang Hui, Wu Jingyuan, Xue Ne, Gai Jiayun, Guo Qianjin, Zhang Shouqi, and many other talents are emerging. With your help, the great cause in my heart is just around the corner! After a pause, he glanced at Pei Min and said, "The opening of Longshan and the completion of the repair of Wusheling will further deepen the communication between Chang'an and the Western Regions, especially the salt fields of Moliyi are on the right track." After some consideration, I had the intention to transport half of the salt to the Western Regions of Liangzhou to make up for the shortage of salt in the northwest. Suppress the price of salt specially raised by the Tibetans, Turks, and Turks. ”

"That's a good thing!" Pei Min couldn't help nodding and said, "Let the people of the Western Regions live a good life, and the Nine Kingdoms of Zhaowu will believe in us and become our helpers." We have not yet been able to truly control the Western Regions, and we cannot do without the support of the indigenous Zhaowu Nine Kingdoms of the Western Regions, which is convenient for them and convenient for us. ”

Li Longji said happily: "Then I have the heart to invite the nine countries of Zhaowu in the Western Regions to come to Chang'an to see each other, what does Jingyuan think?" ”

Pei Min pondered for a moment and said: "Let the Zhaowu Nine Kingdoms come to see each other from afar, not only can deepen the relationship between each other, but also show the strength of my Datang, promote my Datang culture, and let each other have a heart-to-heart, this matter is promising." ”

Li Longji said happily: "I also feel that I should deepen communication with them in order to show the demeanor of my Heavenly Empire. ”

Pei Min can understand Li Longji's mood and let his country worship, what a glorious time it was. In the past years, during the Zhenguan period, all countries came to congratulate, and the people of the Tang Dynasty were not honored.

The people of the Tang Dynasty are still like this, and it goes without saying that the glory of Li Shimin, who is respected as the Khan of Heaven.

Li Longji is very similar to Li Shimin in history in terms of great achievements, and he also wants to come to a small "Wanbang to congratulate" to give himself a long face.

Pei Min didn't pour cold water, and said with a little tactfulness: "But the minister thinks that it is not the time in the short term, and in the rest of the year, break the cage of Longyou, and then deal with the problem of bad money." When these things are completed and the economy recovers, it is not impossible to invite the nine kingdoms of Zhaowu to come to Chang'an to face the saints. ”

Li Longji smiled: "I know how to measure!" "Thinking that it will only take two or three years at most, I will be able to make the countries of the Western Regions face the Holy Pilgrimage, and my heart is very excited and high-spirited.

"Just!" Pei Min said solemnly: "I hope that Your Majesty can believe in the dynasty he has built, and my Datang is very strong now!" Looking at the world, only the Great Food Country can fight with us, and for the envoys of other countries, there is no need to disguise and pretentious, and show the most real side, which is enough to shock them. ”