I'm a marquis in Datang

If slavery can be abolished, it will be of great benefit to the entire Illinois. "

Du Qi smiled, and said: "The idea of ​​Governor Luo is to abolish slaves so that there will be no more slaves in the whole of Illinois."

"Yes!"

Luo Yansheng answered firmly.

He held his head up, with an expression of no hesitation on his old cheeks, and said: "Even if I do this, it will have a great impact on my Luo family. But serving as an official will benefit one side. Since you have chosen to be an official, This is the most important thing. If you don’t have this awareness, you shouldn’t be an official. The old minister’s idea is to abolish slaves.”

Du Qi said: "Luo Gong, do you know that once the slavery is abolished, it will cause an uproar. There will be thousands of people poking your spine in the whole Yizhou. Even your reputation will be destroyed in one day. "

There was a sharp look in Luo Yansheng's eyes, and he said: "Although there are tens of thousands of people, I will go, even so, the old minister still has no regrets. If there is such a small achievement in one's life, it is worthwhile to have no regrets for the common people."

Du Qi was very supportive of Luo Yansheng's decision, and he also praised it.

Luo Yan's temperament is relatively soft.

It is not easy to make such a decision.

Du Qi smiled and said seriously: "Mr. Luo, if you want to talk about the abolition of slaves, I naturally agree. Because too many people have become slaves, and since then they have become fish on the chopping board, ready to be slaughtered."

"And such things are indeed not conducive to local development. However, slavery is the norm in the Western Regions. If it is to be abolished suddenly, it will inevitably cause an uproar."

"This matter can be planned, but not now."

Du Qi said: "Because this king has just arrived in Yizhou, everything is just on the right track. The abolition of slaves at this time will inevitably cause local turmoil. Therefore, this king will not implement this matter for the time being, and needs to be gradually planned."

After a pause, Du Qi continued: "However, this king is very pleased that Duke Luo has such an awareness. Please wait a few more years, Duke Luo. advocated the abolition of slavery."

Luo Yan said loudly, "I'm waiting for His Highness's order, and I'm bound to fight for His Highness."

Today's Luo Yansheng already wants to go all out.

What he thought was very simple, that is to keep up with Du Qi and assist Du Qi in all aspects.The more Luo Yansheng got in touch with Du Qi, the more he believed that Du Qi had the great talent and strategy of an ancient king.

The area under Du Qi's rule will definitely grow bigger and bigger.He followed Du Qi closely and supported Du Qi, so he would be able to make achievements with Du Qi in the future.

Even left a name in history.

This is Luo Yansheng's ambition.

He also hopes that he can truly leave a mark on his merits and truly leave his name in history.

Du Qi said solemnly: "Since Luo Gong has this idea, now he can gradually appoint officials, promote talents who oppose the slave system, and arrange them in important positions. When it comes time to implement the policy, we can push it forward."

Luo Yansheng said: "I understand."

After a pause, Luo Yansheng continued: "Your Highness, I have one more thing to do."

Du Qi said, "Please tell me, Lord Luo."

Luo Yansheng said seriously: "Your Highness is the king of Pingxi, and now he is based in Yizhou. Since the imperial court has allowed His Highness to expand the territory in the Western Regions, and now that Yizhou has been taken down, do you want to found a country? You can build a country. In this way, wouldn't it be more justifiable for His Highness to rule a country."

Du Qi said: "It's not in a hurry. There's no need to fight for a short-term reputation and fall into trouble and passivity. Even if the court allows me to build a country, and even your Majesty promises, the western territory will be mine if I take it down."

"But things don't need to be in a hurry to build a country. For now, it's like this

Sustain, develop strength first.Only strength is fundamental.If there is no strength, then everything is false. "

Du Qi said in a deep voice: "accumulating grain widely, becoming king slowly, and building walls high, this is the strategy set by this king."

When Luo Yansheng heard it, his body shook.

There was a look of wonder on his face.

Luo Yansheng put his hands together, cupped his hands and said: "Your Highness is really wise, and there are not many veterans. At His Highness's age, many young people are arrogant and arrogant when they achieve their ambitions, but His Highness is wise and understanding, neither arrogant nor rash, steady and steady, and acts steadily. Your Highness Talent, the old minister admires."

Du Qi smiled and said: "Luo Gong misunderstood it, but I'm just timid."

To Du Qi, he seems to be only about twenty years old, but in fact he has been a man for two lifetimes, but he is not young anymore.He has enough patience.

Du Qi knew very well that in order to build a huge empire and establish a real foundation, he should not be impatient.

You have to take your time.

Luo Yansheng quickly said that Du Qi was not timid, but really shrewd.His admiration for Du Qi came from the bottom of his heart.Luo Yansheng talked to Du Qi again about government affairs

He said goodbye and left.

When it was nearly afternoon, the attendant came back and reported that it was Zi Danyang who asked to see him.

Du Qi immediately ordered someone to invite Danyangzi in. After Danyangzi entered, he saw Du Qi and saluted respectfully, but his face could not restrain the expression of excitement and anticipation.

Dan Yangzi said in a deep voice: "Your Highness, Pindao collected some materials yesterday, and roughly followed the recipe in the book to make a small-scale gunpowder. Right now, there is no experimenter, so please come to the experiment, Your Highness. some."

After a pause, Dan Yangzi said: "Your Highness, please rest assured that the transfer of the army and the construction of factories in the northeast have been arranged in all aspects, and they are already in progress. This is taking time, a little bit first Experiment."

Du Qidao: "Where are you going to experiment?"

Dan Yangzi said sternly: "There is a forest area in the west of the county. Pindao's plan is to go to that area for experiments. After all, there are few people, so they won't be noticed."

Du Qi shook his head and said, "That's not necessary. The experiment this time is on a small scale, so it was done on the back hill of the Wangfu. After all, there is an open space in the back hill of the Wangfu, which is enough for the experiment."

Dan Yangzi said: "Just listen to Your Highness."

Chapter 712 Explosion

explosion

Dan Yangzi continued: "The materials for the experiment, as well as the prepared gunpowder, are left in the poor room. The poor will go and get them here. Let's go directly to the back mountain for the experiment."

Du Qi nodded.

Dan Yangzi went straight to the yard.

Du Qi was outside the yard, and after waiting for a while, Dan Yangzi had already arrived.On his old face, there was an expression of anticipation and excitement that could not be restrained.Because he is about to witness a miracle.

In the end, whether the gunpowder is as stated in the book depends on this.

Du Qi, Danyangzi, Liu Jian, and Mo Ledu went to the back mountain, and after a while, they had already arrived at the back mountain.Dan Yangzi took out a small package, the innermost layer was soft paper wrapped gunpowder, the size of a fist.

The outermost layer is wrapped with brocade silk to make the whole gunpowder even tighter.Then, there is a fuse lead out, as a place for ignition.

After Du Qi saw it, he asked, "Danyangzi, how are you going to experiment?"

Dan Yangzi said: "Your Highness, the poor plan is to put it on the ground and light the fuse."

Du Qi shook his head and said: "No, your fuse is too short. Once it explodes, people may be affected. You go and get another fuse, at least one foot long enough to run away quickly. In addition, on the ground Dig a hole, put the wrapped gunpowder in the hole first, and then ignite it. Only in this way can it be safer."