Chapter 147: The King and the Minister
"I'm surprised that I'm not an ordinary guest." Tang Jingzong looked at Fang Tang, who was standing low, and he also opened his mouth and smiled.
Fang Tang also squeezed out a smile on his face at this time, Fang Tang didn't feel much funny about Tang Jingzong's joke
But people are emperors, no matter how funny you are, you have to laugh.
Fang Tang laughed, wondering if he was having a bad year this year? Why is the man who had a relationship with him at the beginning actually the emperor today?
Tang Jingzong looked at Fang Tang carefully at this time, compared to Fang Tang before, Tang Jingzong felt that the boring feeling on his body had decreased a lot, and at the same time, Tang Jingzong also felt that there was a trace of maturity and stability on his body at this time.
Tang Jingzong looked at Fang Tang without saying a word at this time, while Fang Tang didn't feel very comfortable.
"After all, being stared at like this by a man, even if it's not the first time, I'm still a little uncomfortable."
At this time, Tang Jingzong withdrew the gaze of the other party, and his face gradually became serious at this time
"Fang Tang, I ask you, is the collapse of the Library Pavilion caused by the black powder in your mouth?"
Tang Jingzong suddenly changed from a pleasant goat to a big bad wolf, and the speed at which he changed his face was also so fast that Fang Tang almost didn't react.
Fang Tang was not surprised when he heard that Tang Jingzong could actually say black powder in his mouth, because he knew about black powder, and Yuan Da would definitely tell Tang Jingzong about it.
"Back to Your Majesty, according to the minister's speculation, the collapse of the Library Pavilion is indeed related to black powder." Fang Tang didn't know what answer Tang Jingzong wanted to hear from his mouth at this time
If you don't say yes and anger him, won't you be finished? Therefore, for the sake of insurance, Fang Tang also responded vaguely to Tang Jingzong at this time
"Then did this black powder come from those Westerners?"
Tang Jingzong didn't have too many doubts about Fang Tang's answer, because according to Yuan Da, Fang Tang was the one who knew the most about black powder
Now even he is not sure, so no matter how much he asks, he will not get a satisfactory answer.
Tang Jingzong did not continue to get involved too much on this topic, but continued to ask another question.
"The minister has no solid evidence to prove it now, so the minister is not sure now."
"Conclusive evidence? According to you, do you think that Westerners have something to do with this? Tang Jingzong quickly discovered the slot in Fang Tang's words, and he also opened his mouth to continue to ask
"Exactly." After Fang Tang found out that Tang Jingzong had heard the hidden meaning of his words so quickly, he was also shocked in his heart
Now, in order to be able to get out of here completely, Fang Tang also responded truthfully to Tang Jingzong.
"Westerner" Tang Jingzong tapped his fingers on the table, he muttered these three words in his mouth, and he didn't know what he was thinking in his head.
"Fang Tang, I ask you if there is a second person who knows the recipe of this black powder besides you?"
Tang Jingzong had a trace of killing aura on his body at this time, and Fang Tang, who felt this aura, also shuddered slightly.
"Your Majesty, there is no second person who knows about it except for the ministers." Fang Tang said.
"That's very good."
After Tang Jingzong heard this answer, he also nodded with satisfaction, and at this time he nodded at the old eunuch beside him
The old eunuch comprehended and came to Fang Tang from the side with the four treasures of the study.
Tang Jingzong's meaning at this time is obvious, the formula of this black powder can't be enjoyed by you exclusively, the whole world is mine, and your formula should also be mine.
Tang Jingzong didn't say much at this time, but when he saw that Fang Tang had already started to pick up the pen and start writing at this time, he showed a satisfied smile
"This son is also smart." Tang Jingzong praised in his heart and said.
At this time, Fang Tang, who had finished transcribing the formula of black powder, also stood aside respectfully.
The old eunuch was not very interested in this page, which recorded the recipe for black powder, and he knew what he should see and what he could not see after serving His Majesty for many years.
After handing the page to Tang Jingzong respectfully with both hands, the old eunuch also retreated without saying a word.
"That's all?" After Tang Jingzong saw that a piece of paper was full of less than ten words, he also didn't believe it.
Can the library be turned into a ruin of black powder in an instant, made of these few things?
The emperor is suspicious by nature, and Tang Jingzong is no exception, after taking a look at this page of less than ten words, Tang Jingzong also had a trace of doubt about Fang Tang in his heart at this time.
"Your Majesty, black powder is indeed made of these things, and the minister has not concealed it at all."
Fang Tang's serious look made Tang Jingzong silent.
Tang Jingzong's suspicious eyes and the air that seemed to have condensed also made Fang Tang's heartbeat speed up at this time.
After a moment, Tang Jingzong withdrew his gaze
"Fang Tang, you have to remember, don't mention this matter to the second one." Tang Jingzong's instructions at this time also made Fang Tang hurry up
"The minister knows."
"In that case, you can stand down." Tang Jingzong said to Fang Tang at this time
"The minister retired." After Fang Tang saluted, he also turned around and left.
The sound of the Ganlu Hall closing again also sounded at this time, and Tang Jingzong, who had been watching Fang Tang leave, also handed the piece of paper on the table in front of the old eunuch.
"Find someone to verify it, I want to know if what Fang Tang said is true."
"Yes, Your Majesty"
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Fang Tang, who walked out of the Manna Palace, also breathed a sigh of relief at this time, and at the same time, a feeling of the aftermath of the catastrophe also emerged in his heart.
Although the time spent in the Sweet Dew Hall was only a short moment, that moment was the longest time Fang Tang had ever experienced.
Accompanying the king is like accompanying the tiger, this statement also makes sense.
Fang Tang's steps were a little vain at this time, and his face was also a little pale, looking at his appearance made people who didn't know think that he was injured again.
According to his own memories and the guidance of the eunuchs, Fang Tang also walked out of the Taiji Palace at this time.
Zhang Ran, who had been waiting for Fang Tang to come out outside the Taiji Palace, also had a trace of worry in his heart after seeing Fang Tang like this.
After coming to Fang Tang's side, Zhang Ran also looked at Fang Tang with worried eyes.
Fang Tang smiled at Zhang Ran at this time, saying that it was nothing
"Let's go out first."
"Hmm"
After the two of them walked out of the palace completely, Zhang Ran took Fang Tang to his family's carriage, and after Zhang Ran, who was sitting in the carriage, closed the window, he also asked Fang Tang
"It's okay."
"It's fine."
Fang Tang nodded at Zhang Ran
Although Zhang Ran and Fang Tang were good friends, Zhang Ran would not ask what Fang Tang and Tang Jingzong said at this time.
One is that he has a brain, and the other is that he is not strong enough to know the content of the conversation.
"Shall I send you back, or shall we go somewhere else first?" Zhang Ran opened his mouth and asked Fang Tang.
And Fang Tang was also silent for a while at this time, and then he spoke
"Let's not go back first, let's go to the Westerners' shop first." A trace of essence flashed in Fang Tang's eyes at this time.
"Westerner shop? Where do we go and what do we do? Could it be that you want to test them? Zhang Ran asked Fang Tang a little excitedly at this time.
And Fang Tang shook his head at Zhang Ran at this time
"No, I've heard that Westerners have recently brought in a new batch of goods from overseas, so I'm going to buy a few for fun," (To be continued.) )