Although Li Yan didn't know that Gu Manxi was actually Emperor Mingzong's flesh and blood, he could guess Emperor Mingzong's friendship with the late Lord Shude, so he would always protect the Lin family.

With Gu Manxi's matter, asking the emperor to come forward was originally too whimsical, but imagine that the royal family of another country can secretly send killers to quietly get rid of the people that Emperor Donglu wants to shelter, such a threat is enough to attract the attention of Emperor Mingzong.

Otherwise, one day someone will have the audacity to assassinate important officials of the court, or sneak into the palace to assassinate.

Seeing the fall of a leaf and knowing that the years are approaching, the ancients, especially the rich and powerful, had a very strong sense of self-distress - today's gains are not easy to come by, and if you are not careful, you will lose all the plates, and half your life's hard work will be wasted.

Wealth and glory are the same, and so is the Jiangshan Sheji.

Coupled with the blood relationship between Gu Manxi and Emperor Mingzong, Emperor Mingzong will definitely help. It's just that she wants to make a bet to see if Emperor Mingzong will be angry when he knows that she knows Gu Manxi's true life experience.

Lin Ruo was not worried about what punishment he would receive for this, his only hope was not to affect the Lin family.

Li Yan reminded that she should be cautious about this matter.

"I'll think about what to do, Brother Huaijin."

With Lin Ruo's assurance, Li Yan nodded reassuringly: "What are you going to do about the Pingyu Mountain bandits?" I look at that Feng County Commander, who has no wisdom in his belly, no power to bind chickens, and no bones to carry firewood on his shoulders, and wants to suppress bandits, I am afraid that it is a fool's dream. ”

"Feng County's order is not good, isn't there still Mr. Li?"

Li Yan raised his eyebrows: "You let me go?" ”

"You have great talent and have never been outstanding, although Li Bo has never said it, but I know that he has some regrets for you after all."

"So you want me to experience what it's like to be a dispatcher?"

Lin Ruo nodded: "Anyway, Feng County Ling has already recognized that you are from Rongwangfu, I don't have that ability, and I want to receive this credit, as long as someone gives him advice, he will listen." ”

Li Yan looked at Lin Ruo in surprise and laughed dryly: "I suddenly became a little curious, what kind of life Luo Er and Bo Yu have lived over the years......

"Luo Er doesn't come to the Lin Mansion very often, and occasionally hides when he sees me; But Bo Yu has lived an excellent life over the years, not only in the military department and the criminal department, but also in the entire Bian'an City knows his name. ”

At the mention of Su Muyu, Lin Ruo's mood suddenly changed a little better: "By the way, I also asked him to prepare a few special 'medicines' by the way, and bring them with them when he suppresses bandits, he will definitely be able to strengthen his wings." ”

As he spoke, Lin Ruo came out with a one-foot-square rattan box.

Li Yan was a little curious, Lin Ruo has always liked sandalwood and ebony the most, most of the boxes are made of these two kinds of wood, and this time there will be a rattan box, which has surprised him a little. And what is even more puzzling to him is that this small-looking box has no weight!

"What medicine?"

"Gunpowder!"

As he spoke, there was a muffled "thump" sound, and the rattan box containing gunpowder was placed on the table.

Li Yan was a little curious, it was obviously a light rattan box, how could it be so heavy? What the hell is here?

After Lin Ruo took a lot of effort to open the lid of the rattan box, Li Yan only felt that the lid and four walls of this rattan box were quite thick, not only that, but the rattan box was divided into three compartments, and each partition was also quite thick, and there was a feeling of coldness.

Could it be ...... And the bottom, the cover, the four walls, and the partitions of the rattan box were filled with water?

Lin Ruo nodded, confirming Li Yan's guess: "It's all flammable here, and if you don't pay attention to it, you'll blow yourself up......"

Li Yan tugged at the corners of his mouth, it was true.

But, after all, she is a girl and carries gunpowder with her, which is also too ......

Fantastic!

However, Lin Ruoke is not an ordinary girl, so it is better to prevent problems before they happen, which is indeed like her style.

Li Yan's expression quickly returned to normal, and he listened to Lin Ruo's explanation without changing his face: "Originally, I planned to go to the Beiqi royal court to create some chaos, but it didn't come in handy, but I let the mountain bandits in Pingyu feel it first." ”

As he spoke, he pointed to the contents of the rattan box and introduced Li Yan in detail: "This is purified saltpeter powder, this is sulfur powder ground after fine extraction, and this is charcoal powder, all of which have been sieved out of impurities. According to the ratio of two parts saltpeter powder, one part sulfur powder and three points of charcoal powder, the gunpowder prepared is very powerful, which can deter the group of mountain bandits. ”

Speaking of this gunpowder, it was discovered by Sun Simiao, the "King of Medicine", and it is called the "Sulfur Fire Method". Su Muyu likes this strange recipe the most, and after tinkering with it for a long time, it finally achieved initial results, but the power is limited. Therefore, Lin Ruo, who had studied modern chemistry courses, taught him the method of purification very seriously, and sternly warned him not to try it in the mansion, so as not to hurt the innocent, and even blow up the Jingping Marquis Mansion and damage the Lin Mansion located next to the Jingping Marquis Mansion.

Of course, Su Muyu felt that Lin Ruo was making a big fuss, but considering Lin Ruo's safety and her reputation, she still picked a remote place to experiment, and sure enough, if it weren't for his effort, it is estimated that he would no longer be a person, but a monument - a tombstone.

"Just a deterrent?"

"Well, I think those mountain bandits are very skilled, they can mediate with the Hu people for so long, and compete with them for food, they must have some ability, and it is best to be able to Zhao'an. Moreover, the fourth brother is in the north, if this group of mountain bandits in Pingyu has the idea of military rations, the army in the north will be in turmoil. It's better to ......."

"It's better to give both grace and power, let them see the strength of the officials and soldiers, and then appease them, allocate a part of the food and salary from the imperial court, and Zhao'an them can be used by Pingyu, and they can also resist miscellaneous invaders."

"Yes, that's the plan."

Li Yan chuckled twice: "It seems that this Feng County Order is going to be 'skinned'." He must not have expected that giving you a gift would become his handle. At this moment, he will either do it or dismiss him. Tut-tut, if Feng Xianling knew, I am afraid that he would regret it and his intestines would be blue! ”

Lin Ruo pursed his mouth in dissatisfaction: "Who said that?" I gave him a chance to be a good official, and told him that if he wants to be promoted, don't worry about those sideways! ”

"Well, that's right. Princess Rong personally mentions the opportunity, but not everyone has it! ”

Lin Ruo rolled Li Yan's eyes helplessly: "Brother Huaijin, when did you learn to be flamboyant?" ”

Li Yanlang laughed twice: "To be honest, if I can, I really want to see what kind of person the gentleman who taught you is, and even teaches you how to make gunpowder!" ”

Lin Ruo thought about it for a while, and explained to Li Yan that the education system of later generations was too difficult, and most of the things could not be learned from school, except for interest, it was Pei Nian who taught her the most.

If Li Yan can meet Pei Nian above......

Lin Ruo looked Li Yan up and down, and nodded with satisfaction, Pei Nian would definitely like Li Yan.

"When Ah Yu comes back, I will take him to Feng County Order, and then discuss with him how to deal with this group of mountain bandits. You have a good rest in the inn, and Xi'en will be temporarily handed over to you to take care of. ”

Lin Ruo nodded, no objection.