I'm a marquis in Datang

At this moment, Li Shimin was happy in his heart.

Because he felt that the opportunity had come.

Li Shimin returned to the hall in high spirits, and waited quietly. Time passed by, but Li Shimin was quite anxious inside.Such emotions are actually relatively rare for Li Shimin, because Li Shimin's experience and experience, as well as his status and identity, make him always look like a mountain before the collapse, and he is able to stabilize his mind.

Not too happy, not too impatient, but today's situation is too

special.

Li Shimin picked up a book to read at this time.

But after reading a few lines, I threw it aside, and I really couldn't calm down.However, Li Shimin also knew that this was inappropriate. He continued to write with a pen, and every word was "quiet". After writing more than ten consecutive words, Li Shimin's heart gradually calmed down.He is no longer as happy as before, nor is he so impatient.

Li Shimin sighed, "Tang Zhen, I never thought that there would be such an impatient moment."

Tang Zhendao: "Your Majesty, this is a great event. Anyone who puts it on it will be very excited. What's more, we have a craftsman who can make gunpowder in Datang, which means that Datang also has gunpowder, so we don't have to be controlled by others. Old slave When I think about it,

Being happy for His Majesty, the old slave couldn't calm down for a long time. "

Li Shimin nodded, and he waited for a while. About a quarter of an hour later, he saw footsteps coming from outside the main hall, but it was Changsun Wuji who led the craftsmen directly in.

Earlier, Li Shimin gave the order.

Changsun Wuji arrived and entered directly.

Notification is not required.

Changsun Wuji led the craftsman in and saluted respectfully. The craftsman was about thirty years old, with a medium build, a Chinese character face, thick eyebrows and big eyes, and looked rather burly and strong.

This person's name is Zhongshi.

A craftsman in the arsenal.

One of the things Zhong Shi was responsible for was the assembly of the final gunpowder.In fact, simply talking about the understanding of gunpowder, Zhong Shi was ignorant at the beginning, but over the years, and in the arsenal for a few years, Zhong Shi has long been familiar with the various raw materials of gunpowder and their matching. Make it clear so you know how to assemble it.

In addition, he also knows something about landmines and grenades, and knows the general direction to stay away. After all, he has been in the arsenal, so he knows something.

Zhong Shi was targeted by Datang's spies. He was unwilling to surrender, but his family, wife and children were all arrested.

Zhong Shi had no choice but to obey.

Li Shimin looked at Zhong Shi with approval in his eyes, and he couldn't help but ask, "What's your name?"

Zhong Shi said: "Caomin Zhong Shi."

Li Shimin murmured a few words, nodded his head and said: "Zhong Qing, you have already arrived in Chang'an, and you have already served for me. At this point, you have no way out, and it is impossible to return to Xia Guo. This point , do you understand?"

"clear!"

Zhong Shi nodded and answered.

Since leaving Chang'an, Zhong Shi has known everything about him.He knew very well that as long as he left, he would betray Xia Guo and become Xia Guo's sinner.

It's impossible to go back.

Li Shiminhan said: "Zhong Qing, you are serving me, and you are responsible for the gunpowder. I will make you a doctor of the fourth rank. This is a loose official, and you are not an official in the court, but it makes you have a rank. "

"Thank you, Your Majesty!"

When Zhong Shi heard this, he immediately became excited.

When he was in Xia Kingdom, he also knew that Dan Yangzi and others had official ranks. As for the situation, Zhong Shi, a low-level craftsman, didn't know these things, but he knew that Dan Yangzi and others were officials.

Now that he has arrived in the Tang Dynasty, Li Shimin directly appointed him as a fourth-rank official.For Zhong Shi, this is an excellent opportunity. An ordinary craftsman, he is finally a

Listing courts can honor the ancestors.

Li Shimin heard Zhong Shi thank you, and said: "Zhong Qing, I not only confer you a fourth-rank general council doctor, but also give you a fifth-rank title and make you the founding son of Xingyang County."

"I thank your Majesty Long En!"

After Zhong Shi heard it again, he knelt down on the ground with a plop, and said with an excited look: "Your Majesty is so generous, I am so grateful. I will definitely do my best for Your Majesty. No hesitation."

At this time, Zhong Shi was very excited.

First it was given to him as an official.

Now, he has been given a title, but it is not easy to know the title.even if

The ministers of various ministries in the court may not have such titles.What's more, even in various ministers, some people may not be able to have the fifth-rank founding viscount.

But Li Shimin stood up, walked straight to Zhong Shi, helped Zhong Shi up, and said with a smile: "Zhong Qing, I don't need you to go through fire and water, and I don't need you to die. What I really need is you to develop for me. Bring out the gunpowder. I will have the weapons Du Qi has. Only this one, I have nothing else to ask for."

Now that Zhong Shi was received by the emperor and entrusted with a heavy responsibility by the emperor, he said excitedly: "Please rest assured, Your Majesty, I will definitely prepare gunpowder, and I will not disappoint Your Majesty's high expectations."

"Good, good, good!"

There was a bright smile on Li Shimin's face.

He was waiting for Zhong Shi's words.

Li Shimin encouraged Zhong Shi again, and finally let people take Zhong Shi down to rest.After Zhong Shi had a short rest, he had to prepare the gunpowder. In short, Li Shimin agreed to Zhong Shi's request. As long as the gunpowder could be prepared, everything would be fine.

Zhong Shi did not disappoint Li Shimin.

After he rested for a long time and adjusted his state, in just half a day, he had gathered all the materials, and then prepared the gunpowder, filled the gunpowder, and added the fuse. Zhong Shi arranged for someone to inform Li Shimin, please Li Shimin inspection.

The best way to test this is naturally to detonate.

The location of the detonation was outside the Xuanwu Gate.

When the gunpowder detonated, there was a deafening sound, and a large pit appeared on the ground.Li Shimin saw the scene after the explosion and felt the tremor of the explosive ground, his face was full of excitement.

Become!

It is finally done!

When Li Shimin was happy, he praised Zhong Shi again, and bestowed Zhong Shi's house, silk and satin, etc. In short, Li Shimin regarded Zhong Shi as a treasure.

Li Shimin asked Zhong Shi to start making gunpowder, and at the same time continued to study landmines and grenades. Then Li Shimin returned to the palace by himself, and arranged for people to call Changsun Wuji, Wei Zheng, and Fang Xuanling. Besides, Li Jing was also notified to attend.

After all, Li Jing is familiar with war.

With Li Jing as the pillar of the country, it is easy to arrange military affairs.Especially in today's army, because of Li Xiaogong's relationship with Du Qi, Li Shimin can't fully trust him.As for the other generals, such as Qin Qiong, Duan Zhixuan, Liu Hongji, etc., although they are all good, they are still a bit worse than Li Jing.

Therefore, in terms of military affairs, Li Jing's participation is inseparable.

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