"Your Majesty, these gunpowder was made in large quantities after Weichen returned from Tubo, and all of them were brought here, there is no inventory, and gunpowder was only used once when Tubo blew up the immortal stone, this time the stone mountain was blown up for the second time, and the formula was only known to Weichen and the people of the research institute, but they were all slaves, Weichen did not allow them to enter and leave freely, they were not allowed to contact outsiders, and they worked in the research institute every day, not leaving an inch, so the gunpowder is still very safe." Liu Yuan answered Li Er's questions one by one.

Li Er put his hands behind his back, pacing back and forth in the imperial study, as if thinking about something, only to see that his steps were slow and slow, and his face changed several times, and after a long time, he seemed to have made up his mind, so he sat down and said to Liu Yuan with a straight face: "Liu Yuan, according to you, if you use gunpowder to equip the army, then my heroic division of the Tang Dynasty will not be like a tiger with wings?" ”

There are only himself and Liu Yuan in the imperial study, Li Er is not polite when he speaks, he speaks directly, and he doesn't even bother to say the word "Aiqing", he was born in the military, although he became a high emperor, for the emperor's prestige, he is a little less free and easy in terms of etiquette and behavior, and a little more heroic, but his pride has not recedered, but he is mostly hidden in his heart and does not show himself.

"Yes, Your Majesty" Liu Yuan said very firmly: "If it is used well, this gunpowder is a powerful weapon, and in the face of gunpowder, human flesh and blood are as fragile as paper." ”

Li Er's eyes lit up, and he immediately said, "Then tell me, how to apply it well?" This time the big fanfare blew up the stone mountain, and the scene was specially blocked, I know that you are not just as simple as opening mountains and building roads, you are using this method to recommend gunpowder to me, right? ”

"That's exactly what it means." Liu Yuan did not deny it.

If only to blow up the rocky mountain. Then just blow it up, that is, recommend the gunpowder to Li Er, offer a small packet, and explain the purpose, but Liu Yuan is making a big fanfare, that is, let Li Er and them directly see the power of gunpowder, so that they will be most impressed at once, so that they will pay more attention to it and use it as a strategic weapon and a secret weapon.

The second entry into Tibet, although they all won a big victory. But the ferocity of the Tubo people still left a deep impression on Liu Yuan, and the tragic death of his subordinates also shocked and saddened Liu Yuan again and again. On the battlefield, it is often the case that 1,000 enemies are killed and 800 are self-inflicted.

There is a chance. Capable of. Why not make this easier and make victory easier?

"That's good, Aiqing, you say, how can you use it well?" Li Er asked with interest, at this moment, his heart was completely fascinated by this cross-era "artifact".

"It has a lot of effects," Liu Yuan said, for example, "it can blow up the city wall." Let the army go straight in, you can set up an ambush in a place or somewhere where the enemy must pass, bury the gunpowder in the ground, wait for them to pass and then secretly ignite it, and then they can't run even if they want to. ”

Li Er couldn't help but interject: "Yes." Yes, in the past, ambushes were mostly set up on the high ground, and stones were used to smash them, but with gunpowder, there is no longer a need to rely on the high ground, and the tactics are more flexible and changeable. ”

"That's what you can do to make a fire system."

"Fire Command? How did this come about? Li Er couldn't help but ask.

Liu Yuan had no choice but to be patient and talk about his knowledge, of course, Liu Yuan is not an expert in this area, he can only say a general impression and assumption, but that's it, and he also bluffed Li Er, and his expression was like that of a primary school student.

As soon as the box was opened, the two of them talked for nearly an hour before ending the conversation, and Li Er said domineeringly: "Liu Yuan, that research room, I will send someone to monitor it comprehensively, and all the gunpowder produced must be registered, and it will never be allowed to wander outside without permission, and when necessary, I will take over completely, even you, without my permission, you can't make gunpowder privately, and you can't leak secrets to outsiders, well, including the ladies in the house, do you understand?" ”

The power of this gunpowder Li Er has witnessed with his own eyes, a hard stone mountain, just one day, hard to explode a small half, Li Er estimated, if the gunpowder is sufficient, progress is smooth, a few days can flatten the mountain, Liu Yuan said that it can be completed in ten years, it can be seen, this is not a fantasy talk, Li Er strongly felt that this kind of anti-heaven artifact must be in his own hands, as for even the female dependents can not be revealed, it is Liu Yuan's new concubine who came in was originally the princess of Tubo, Li Er felt, it is better to be careful.

As for not receiving it now, it's because Li Er knows that these things can't leave Liu Yuan, without his assistance, everything will become very difficult, this gunpowder is made by Liu Yuan, naturally he is the most familiar with it, and it is most suitable for him to guide it, besides, Li Er now trusts Liu Yuan very much, he knows that if Liu Yuan wants to hide himself, it is impossible for him to know that Lu Dao has this artifact, and after taking it out, he will do tricks and feet, isn't it uncomfortable to find himself.

Liu Yuan had expected this result, and he was not surprised when he heard this, so he nodded and agreed: "Yes, Weichen obeys." ”

Li Er glanced at Liu Yuan, his expression was a little complicated, and he was a little happy and regretful: such a talent, but a person from a family, if he could discern the pearls and mark the imperial power early, how good would it be, the three armies are easy to obtain, and one general is hard to find, this Liu Yuan's value, how much more than one general?

In the middle of the sound, Li Er looked at Liu Yuan, and said with a faint smile: "Liu Yuan, this time you have made a great contribution to the research of new artifacts for Datang, tell me, what do you want to reward you?" ”

It's this sentence again, Liu Yuan doesn't remember, this is the third or fourth time Li Er has said such things to himself, this is said to be able to take and ask for generally, but don't take it seriously, the meaning of the person in power asking like this just shows a kind of care and respect, it does not mean that he will do his best to meet all your wishes, be a man in moderation, that is, the emperor, he also has a pole in his heart.

Liu Yuan hesitated for a moment, shook his head and said, "Back to the emperor, Weichen hasn't thought about it yet." ”

"Yes, you are very smart" Li Er patted Liu Yuan's shoulder lightly and said, "Then think slowly, when you think about it, come and tell me again." ”

The matter of gunpowder naturally has to be kept secret, that is, it is unlikely that the matter of sealing the official will be sealed, and Liu Yuan has just finished the reward. The probability of resealing is not large, in terms of Liu Yuan's age and qualifications, these four high-ranking officials, it can be said that they have achieved the ultimate, and then promoted is a little reluctant, and it is not practical to be promoted, even if they are promoted at this time, it is not realistic to reward silver, and now the treasury is empty, Liu Yuan not only just donated more than 100,000 taels, but also united several partners to seconded 300,000 taels to the treasury for turnover, that is, Li Er has the heart to reward. I'm afraid that I won't be able to reward much, it's better not to, and there is no shortage of beautiful Liu Yuan, thinking about it, there is no reward for Liu Yuan for the time being.

Let Li Ercheng have a love, anyway, he is the emperor. Datang is the world of the Li family, and there will always be a day when he is required.

It's obvious. Li Er also understood this situation. So praise Liu Yuan for being shrewd.

Both of them are smart people, and they don't need to explain so much.

"Yes, thank the emperor for his grace."

After speaking, the two smiled at each other, feeling a little sympathetic to each other.

"Coo" suddenly two strange sounds broke this tacit understanding, and Li Er's face suddenly turned cold. shouted: "Who? ”

"Your Majesty" Liu Yuan pointed to his stomach with some embarrassment and said: "It's Weichen's stomach that is hungry, if there is no other order, Weichen will retire first." ”

The bombing of the rock mountain is a big project, and sometimes it is commanded by a banner. There are also people who have to step forward to command, so busy that others can sit in the temporary pergola while eating and drinking and watching, but Liu Yuan can't leave his post, this bombing, until sunset Xishan is finished, other officials can go, Liu Yuan ordered to go back with Li Er, and then in the imperial study, there was no wine and no pastries, and they chatted for nearly an hour in one breath, and the young man digested quickly, and it was strange if he was not hungry.

Li Er said generously: "It's all my carelessness, I forgot in a hurry, don't go back, I didn't eat, I just ate with me, and then go home, I still want to hear you tell stories other than the Tang Dynasty." ”

"Your Majesty." As soon as the words of invitation appeared in the mouth of the emperor, it was already an order.

When entering the imperial study, the sun is setting, the remnant sun is like blood, when the door is pushed out, I see the moon and stars are thin, the lanterns are hung high, it is already nighttime.

"Erchen see my father" As soon as he saw the two of them come out, Li Qiancheng, who was waiting outside, was busy with Li Er's salute.

"Get up, Qiancheng, why are you here?" Li Er asked curiously.

"Back to my father's words, the queen mother knew that my father and General Liu had a secret discussion in the imperial study, and specially instructed the imperial kitchen to prepare wine and food, afraid that my father would only focus on official business and forget to eat, so I asked my sons to wait here, and by the way, I also invited General Liu to eat together."

Li Er nodded and said, "Okay, let's go together, why don't Guanyin use it first, she is not in good health, and it is not good to starve her." ”

"Yes, Father."

Liu Yuan also followed and said, "Emperor Xie." ”

So, the eunuch led the way, the guards followed, Li Er walked in front, and Liu Yuan and Li Qiancheng followed, just now Li Er's father and son were talking, Liu Yuan is not easy to mix, now there is a chance, Liu Yuan gave Li Qiancheng a salute and said: "Liu Yuan has seen His Royal Highness the Prince." ”

Li Qiancheng hurriedly helped Liu Yuan up and said: "General Liu, this army doesn't have to be polite, you are a talented person in the Tang Dynasty, today is really exciting, this king has to be impressed by General Liu." ”

The scene in the afternoon can be said to be unforgettable for Li Chengqian, and it is not an exaggeration to say that he regarded Liu Yuan as an idol.

"Don't dare, it's just a small skill of carving insects."

"General Liu is really humble, this king wants to ask, why is it just a small powder, but it produces such a great power?"

"Oh, these principles of energy and space"

Liu Yuan walked and explained to Li Qiancheng in a small whisper, Li Qiancheng listened very carefully, and asked Liu Yuan from time to time without understanding, the two talked and laughed, and Li Er, who was walking in front, did not stop when he heard the words, but with a smile on the corner of his mouth, as if he was happy to see this scene, the pace also subconsciously slowed down a little, so as to let the two talk for a while.

Before I knew it, the Lizheng Hall had arrived.

According to the function, the Ganlu Hall is the place where Li Er lives and works and pampers the concubines, and the Lizheng Hall is the place where the Empress Changsun lives and eats, but Li Er and the Empress Changsun have a deep relationship, and most of them spend time in the Lizheng Palace all year round.

It is estimated that many of the concubines in the harem are alone in the empty room, and they have resentments.

Seeing the eldest grandson queen, after everyone had some etiquette, Liu Yuan was confiscated and sat at the last seat.

"Liu Qing's family, you've worked hard this day, it's just commonplace, please use it slowly." Empress Changsun said with a smile to Liu Yuan.

Liu Yuan looked at it, paused for a moment, and said with some shock: "Your Majesty, Empress, this is too frugal." ”

Empress Changsun is not polite, it may be because of Liu Yuanlai, those little princes and princesses are not there, they should be arranged to eat elsewhere, Li Er and his wife, Li Qiancheng and Liu Yuan, a total of four people, but there are only eight dishes and one soup on the table, and among the eight dishes, vegetarian dishes account for three, accounting for almost half, and those eight dishes are all simple dishes, white fungus vegetarian stew, chestnut stuffy palace chicken, honey gourd, crispy mushrooms, fried tenderloin, fragrant mutton, etc., there are no particularly precious dishes, but the soup is good, ginseng stewed chicken soup, the ginseng flavor is rich, the soup is clear, and this is just like the words.

It's good for ordinary people, but it's too simple for the emperor and the emperor.

This is a family banquet, not a feast, to put it mildly, eating worse than Liu Yuan, there is silver in his pocket, Liu Yuan does not treat himself badly, there is everything delicious and delicious, Li Lizhi said that the eldest grandson queen has greatly reduced the expenses in the palace, it seems that what she said is true.

The emperor and the emperor eat so simply, let alone those concubines, princesses, and princes.

Li Qiancheng also said on the side: "Yes, Qiancheng also advised his mother not to be too frugal, but she just didn't listen. ”

Empress Changsun smiled slightly, and said softly: "This kind of meal is enough, there is no need to be extravagant and wasteful, even if it is such a simple dish, there are still many people in the world who can't afford to eat it." ”

The tone was so soft, the look was so natural, there was no sense of artificiality, at this moment, she didn't seem to be a mother in the world, a high queen, but a good wife who lived a careful life.

Of course, the "home" she takes care of is not small.

Liu Yuan finally understood that the eldest grandson queen was regarded as "a queen through the ages" by later generations, the so-called queen through the ages, and a good attitude, sometimes just say a few good words for loyal ministers, to be a respected queen, in addition to the mother of the world, when the country is in trouble, but also to take the lead and be a model for the people of the world.

"Liu Aiqing, eat, didn't you say you were hungry just now? There's no need to be formalized here. Li Er scooped up the soup with a silver spoon, blew it carefully, then put it in his mouth to taste it, then nodded and said, "Well, this soup is good, drink more." ”

"Your Majesty." Liu Yuan replied with a little complicated feelings. (To be continued......)