The explosion of the gunpowder shell was a crater, and around the crater were wooden and straw men who had been shattered by shrapnel.

Needless to say, this is more powerful than all current weapons. Even if you have armor on your body, you can't avoid being injured and killed.

"Qi Lin, can you make this gunpowder bullet small and throw it out with manpower?" His Majesty Li Er's improvement made Xu Qilin admire again.

What kind of guys are these, when it comes to fighting and killing people, all of them have IQ to occupy the high ground. Before he could say anything, he was going to make grenadiers with grenades!

"This-" Xu Qilin pondered for a while, and said: "It's naturally no problem for gunpowder bullets to be small, but to ensure the power, Weichen thinks that the weight should reach at least two or three catties." To be able to throw such a heavy gunpowder projectile to a safe distance, it is necessary for a soldier with a large waist and strong arms. ”

After a pause, Xu Qilin then added: "If it is used for city defense, this kind of small gunpowder bullet envisioned by His Majesty should be more convenient and easier to use. ”

It was not until the middle of the XVIII century that the grenadiers became a branch of the European Army. Because the volume and weight of grenades at that time were relatively large, the ones who could become grenadiers were the people with big shoulders and round waists that Xu Qilin said.

As for city defense, there are not too many physical requirements. If you light it, throw it down, and you can't blow yourself up anyway.

His Majesty Li Er nodded and did not ask any further. But he had already made a decision that this gunpowder should be handed over to the weapons superintendent to develop new weapons, improve the combat power of the Tang army, and realize his dream of sweeping the Eight Wilderness and surpassing the emperors of the past dynasties as soon as possible.

"Two or three pounds?" Cheng Yanjin probably came to be funny, picked up a stone on the ground, weighed it, threw it away, and threw it hard.

really has the strength to do it, Xu Qilin visually saw that this old guy could throw more than 30 meters, an absolutely safe distance.

"Zhijie's strength is not small, hahaha." His Majesty Li Er laughed and said, "Although the strong soldiers in the army are not as good as you, you can still organize a grenadier if you are carefully selected." ”

Everyone echoed each other, but they also felt that with the current strength of the Tang Army, the grenadiers might not be of much use.

Xu Qilin also believed that these new weapons only increased the confidence of His Majesty Li Er, and the biggest possibility was that they would play a role in the conquest of Liaodong. As for fighting Gaochang and fighting against the Western Turks, it seems that there is little chance to use it.

As for Tibet, it was an enemy decades later, and there is no need to worry too much about it now. Even if you have to take precautions, it is also a long-term plan to operate Longyou Hexi.

"Give the gunpowder recipe and the stone thrower drawings to the Armory, and let them ask you if you don't understand." His Majesty Li Er looked at Xu Qilin with admiration in his eyes, and explained before leaving: "I am very satisfied with this exercise, and I will be rewarded soon. ”

Xu Qilin hurriedly bowed down and thanked him, and sent His Majesty Li Er and the others away.

Li Jing, Li Tao, Cheng Yanjin, and Hou Junji were also kind and close, and they greeted each other and drove away.

Everyone can see that Xu Qilin is being favored. Among them, there are naturally reasons for his young age and simple background, not so intertwined interpersonal relationships, and skills, which can be used by His Majesty Li Er with confidence.

Seeing off His Majesty Li Er, Xu Qilin's heart fell to the ground, and he completed another major event, so he could spend the Lantern Festival with peace of mind.

As for running Hexi, it's not a matter of urgency, take your time! Anyway, he really has to study it carefully before he can come up with a more qualified report.

………………

Xu Qilin asked people to clean up the exercise site, and after explaining their work, they rushed back to Chang'an with a few subordinates. After returning to the city, he went straight to the palace.

It is not to report anything to His Majesty Li Er, but to inform Sister A that the eldest brother Xu Qili wants to be engaged to the Chen family.

According to the marriage process at that time, the procedures for Naji and Nazheng have been completed, and the following is Najib and Nazheng who are to be officially engaged.

The so-called Nacai means that the man asks the matchmaker to propose marriage to the woman's family, and after the woman's family agrees in principle, the man gives the woman a gift that symbolizes auspicious significance.

The name asking is to write the names of both parties and the eight characters of birth on a piece of red paper called Gengti, and put it in front of the gods or ancestors to divinate the good fortune and evil to determine whether the man and woman are suitable for marriage.

To put it simply, it is to combine the eight characters, see if the two will hit the crime or restrain each other, and avoid unsuitable marriage unions in advance, in case the two families may have bad luck in the future.

If the eight characters coincide, the marriage of both parties will go through the formal process. If nothing else, the marriage is a success.

There are no elders in the family, and Xu Hui, as an elder sister, will inevitably be notified. According to Xu Hui's temperament, there is a chance that there will be no branches, but the meaning of respect still has to be expressed.

often walks around in the palace, Xu Qilin is not yet fourteen years old, so it is more convenient. The guards at the palace gate symbolically interrogated two words, and then let Xu Qilin enter the palace.

Since he had something to do and had just met His Majesty Li Er, Xu Qilin went straight to Bingxia Palace to see Sister A.

It's the New Year, Xiao Zhao has a holiday, and Her Royal Highness the princess doesn't have to come to study anymore, except for a gathering of the concubines, Xu Hui enjoys the tranquility of these days.

The hall is warm, without the slightest fireworks, which makes people feel comfortable and comfortable.

Xu Hui was half-leaning on the sofa, holding a book and reading. stretched out his hand lightly, and from time to time took melon seeds from the fruit bowl next to him, but he was gentle and elegant.

On the hanging bird rack, it was a trained parrot bought by Xu Qilin, which was originally quite leisurely, but suddenly tilted his head and shouted: "Auspicious, wishful." ”

Xu Hui sat up straight, knowing that when the bird called, most likely he heard the footsteps and knew that someone was coming.

Following the palace maid who was announced, Xu Qilin walked in. The so-called circular is just a formality.

"It's my little brother!" Xu Hui pursed his lips and smiled, returned to his original relaxed and comfortable posture, and said, "Aren't you going to demonstrate something new to Your Majesty outside the city, this is the end of the errand?" ”

Xu Qilin nodded, sat down, and said with a smile: "Your Majesty is very satisfied with the completion of the exercise, saying that there will be a reward." ”

Xu Hui said with a smile: "It's still the younger brother who has the ability, if he goes on like this, before he reaches adulthood, he will already be an official and a high-ranking lord." ”

Xu Qilin took the tea handed by the palace maid and took two sips, and said, "The little brother is here, I have a happy event to tell my sister." ”

Oh, Xu Hui raised his eyebrows and said, "In addition to the reward, there are any other happy events, come quickly." ”

Xu Qilin smiled: "It's a happy event for the eldest brother........."

After listening to Xu Qilin's story, Xu Hui smiled and said slowly: "Since Qi Li is optimistic, you also think it's okay, and I will naturally have nothing to do here." Qi Li wanted to go to King Ji to join the army, and then go after becoming a relative, but he also saved himself from being lonely in a foreign land and having no one to take care of him. ”

Xu Qilin said: "Although the Chen family is not prominent, it can be regarded as innocent. The lady of the Chen family, I also know, is a virtuous and polite person. She is no stranger to her eldest brother, and this family affair should be good. ”

After a pause, Xu Qilin continued: "If Sister Ah agrees, I will go back and tell my eldest brother to hurry up and strive to get married in the first month." Then, you can go to Xiangzhou to take up a post. ”

"New Year's Day—" Xu Hui counted the time and said, "That's really a hurry." With that, she stood up and smiled, "Wait until I look for a gift for the bride." Money, with the younger brother in charge, there is definitely no shortage in the family. ”

Xu Qilin said: "It's not in a hurry, Sister doesn't have to be busy." ”

"If there is nothing else to do, you can sit down for a while." Xu Hui moved, went to the dresser with great interest, opened the box and rummaged, but did not listen to Xu Qilin.

Xu Qilin shrugged his shoulders, drank tea, ate fruit, and watched Sister A busy with her work.

There is such a big happy event in the family, Xu Hui is both happy and excited. Without parents, she, who is a sister, can't leave the palace, so she naturally has to attach great importance to this gift and express her blessings and hearts.

"How's this golden hairpin?" Xu Hui turned around, dangling in his hand, and asked with a smile.

Xu Qilin nodded hurriedly and said, "It's so exquisite, it's good, it's good." ”

Xu Hui put the golden hairpin into a small box, rummaged through other jewelry, and muttered: "Not only must it be delicate and valuable, but it must also have a good meaning." ”

Xu Qilin scratched his head, knowing that Sister A was excited, and she had to come up with a lot of good things in order to show the importance she attached to her brother's marriage.

At this moment, footsteps sounded outside, followed by the cry of a parrot, and another guest came.

I didn't see the palace people come in to report, and His Majesty Li Er walked in.

Xu Qilin hurriedly got up to pay respects, and Xu Hui also stopped and bent over to salute.

"It's all forgiven!" His Majesty Li Er waved his hand, and was a little surprised when he saw Xu Qilin included, he didn't expect him to come back so quickly and run into the palace.

"Qi Lin came back quite quickly." His Majesty Li Er sat casually on the sofa and said, "Come directly to see Chongrong, is there something to report at home?" ”

Before Xu Qilin could speak, Xu Hui had already said with a smile: "Back to Your Majesty, it was Qi Li who wanted to get engaged and married, so he finished the big things in this New Year, and then went to Xiangzhou Jiwang's Mansion to serve in the army." ”

Oh, His Majesty Li Er immediately smiled when he heard this, and said: "This is a great event, both married and official, double happiness is coming!" ”

After a pause, His Majesty Li Er asked with a smile: "Which girl are you marrying, what is your family background, and your appearance and temperament are good?" ”

Xu Qilin opened his mouth and introduced it again, and he had to praise a few words.

"Little jasper." His Majesty Li Er nodded and said, "That's fine, the background is simple." Qi Li is talented and learned, and he doesn't need to rely on any drilling. ”

"Now is the world of great governance, politics is clear, talent will not be buried, and we must take the right path." Xu Qilin subtly complimented.

His Majesty Li Er smiled, but felt that Xu Qilin was speaking truthfully. Governing the world is governing the world, and it is said that it is a prosperous age, but it is false.

Xu Hui said with a smile on the side: "Your Majesty sit down for a while, the concubine is looking for a gift for the bride, and it will be fine soon." ”

His Majesty Li Er nodded and said with a smile: "Brother is married, of course you have to be a sister." ”

After a pause, he turned to Xu Qilin and said, "Go back and tell Qi Li that you have to get married, but you also have to travel far away, and after you get married, you will take the bride into the palace and see you." ”

This is already an extra grace, the concubine is a royal person, and it is impossible to go out to the province. But if there is an accident at home, you can send a eunuch or palace maid to visit.

The concubine's parents and brothers, as well as the female relatives of the mother's family, can also occasionally visit the palace, but they must ask for permission. If the concubine is pregnant, she can also ask a maiden to come in and wait.

Xu Qilin slandered His Majesty Li Er for being too stingy, but Xu Hui had already bowed down to Xie En, "Concubine Xie Your Majesty Longen." ”

His Majesty Li Er stretched out his arms and said with a smile: "Concubine Ai is exempt." By the way, it doesn't hurt to choose a gift for the bride, and it is okay to give it to you. ”

According to the rules, concubines can respond to their mother's family, but the things given by the emperor are not allowed to be given to others, and they will be punished if they violate it.

Xu Hui thanked him again, it is much more convenient to choose now, you don't have to think about this, worry about there.

Xu Qilin thought about it and felt that when the eldest brother and sister-in-law entered the palace, it would be better for the elder sister to take out the gifts, so she got up and retired.

His Majesty Li Er raised his hand and pressed it, and said with a smile: "My son and Xincheng are going to play in Lizhi Mansion again, and they are going to Shangyuan Festival." Did you come up with something new and exciting to make them so anxious? ”

Xu Qilin didn't dare to say no, nor did he dare to say yes, hehe smiled, and said: "I think someone spread the news of a certain fireworks on Chinese New Year's Eve, and Her Royal Highness the princess heard about it, so she had the mind to watch." ”

After a pause, he hurriedly remedied: "If Your Majesty is not at ease, then Weichen will take the fireworks to the palace gate, or to the palace of Her Royal Highness Princess Changle." ”

His Majesty Li Er thought for a while and said, "Let's be at the palace gate, I also want to see what this fireworks look like." ”

"And-" His Majesty Li Er stretched out his hand and pointed to the corner of the hall and said, "The mirror, it's a small one, send it to the palace on ten sides." Now only Xu Chongrong is here, and the eyes of others are very hot, and they come and go frequently, which also makes Chongrong not quiet. ”

These are all gifts from others to the old lady, do you want a mirror?

Xu Qilin guessed, hurriedly nodded and agreed, and Shi Li retreated.

"How can this kid come up with so many tricks, which makes his son and Xincheng feel at ease in the palace." His Majesty Li Er waited for Xu Qilin to go out, and couldn't help shaking his head and smiling bitterly, as if he was a little complaining.

Xu Hui disagreed, and said with a smile: "Your Majesty, since Qi Lin and Xiao Zhao frequently entered the palace, have the two princesses become more cheerful and lively?" ”

His Majesty Li Er had to nod and admit that this was a fact of what he saw, and he was actually happy.

Xu Hui didn't elaborate anymore, put aside the idea of choosing a gift for the time being, sat down next to His Majesty Li Er, and said with a smile: "The books printed by Dayingku were sent by Qi Lin to the concubines. This "Common Sense of Nature" is very interesting, can Your Majesty read it? ”

His Majesty Li Er stretched out his hand to take it, looked at the cover, and said, "Oh, this is still a textbook. I remember that there is only one arithmetic hall in Dayingku, is it for those students? ”

"It should be!" Xu Hui was also unsure, and said: "Although this is just some simple and ordinary knowledge, people may not know it. The concubines also learned a lot from it and benefited a lot. ”

His Majesty Li Er bowed his head slightly, opened it casually, and read it.