From eunuch to emperor

Long Chen understood the empress' shock, it was the first time they saw black powder, and it was granulated black powder, the power was indeed great.

But what Long Chen wanted was the effect of TNT, so it felt different.

Ten catties of black gunpowder, the final power could not reach ten meters, Long Chen was naturally a little disappointed.

The empress complained: "Long Chengen, how big do you want to be?"

Long Chen was stunned for a moment, and said solemnly: "I want the biggest one, the bigger the better! This way...it's also good for the Holy One."

The empress sighed: "This is already very powerful, if it is used on the battlefield..."

The empress came to her senses, she was molested by Long Chen in public!

Di Wan'er and Gongsun Linglong were still immersed in the terrifying power of the black powder and did not react.

The empress stared at Long Chen, and gave a death stare, Long Chen hurriedly said: "I can think of ways to increase the power, and I will definitely create better weapons for the Holy One."

Gongsun Linglong grabbed Long Chen's clothes and said loudly: "You have to tell me how to do it safely, if such a horrible thing blows up in my place, I won't be able to survive!"

Long Chen took Gongsun Linglong's hand away, and comforted him: "I will tell you what to pay attention to. According to what I said, it is absolutely safe."

In front of hundreds of people, the empress couldn't bear to have a fit, so she had to endure it.

"Linglong, follow Long Chengen's orders and make no mistakes."

"Also, this matter is top secret and must not be leaked!"

"The bed crossbow and the divine arm bow are just learned by Nanliang and Xixia. They must not be passed on to the outside world."

After seeing the power of black powder, the empress would never allow Nanliang and Xixia to learn this thing.

"By the way, what is this thing called?"

After talking for so long, I still don't know what this thing is called.

Long Chen replied: "It's called gunpowder, a poison that burns when exposed to fire, and it's called Thunderbolt after it's made into a weapon."

The empress nodded and said: "Okay, gunpowder and Thunderbolt must not be rumored!"

The empress said it again, this thing is too powerful and must be kept secret.

"In addition, with such a powerful weapon, we need to form an army dedicated to it. This army will become the strongest in my Zhou Dynasty! The strongest in the world!"

The empress immediately thought of the military value of gunpowder. With such an army, the military strength of the Eastern Zhou Dynasty could surpass that of Nanliang.

Long Chen said: "Wei Chen already has a plan. In fact, Thunderbolt is only a type of gunpowder weapon, and there are other weapons that are being manufactured."

The flintlock and cannon were also being built, but not quite yet.

The empress asked in surprise, "What else? How much do you plan to do?"

Long Chen said with a smile: "This minister plans to form a new army of [-] people, with weapons including thunderbolts, flintlock guns and cannons!"

The empress couldn't understand, but one could guess that they must be very powerful.

"Okay, you make a plan yourself, and I support it."

The Empress said to Gongsun Linglong: "Linglong, call everyone together, I have something to say."

Linglong Pavilion is very important in the Great Zhou Dynasty, and many weapons have been forged, but the empress has never come here.

This time, the Empress wants to meet everyone.

Gongsun Linglong immediately summoned more than 500 female workers in Linglong Pavilion.

More than 500 female workers stood up in the field, and the empress stepped onto the temporary high platform.

Almost none of these female workers had seen the Empress.

"Everyone, the Linglong Pavilion has created a lot of magical weapons for the Great Zhou, which are an important part of the Great Zhou. I went to the Linglong Pavilion today and saw everyone's hardships. I would like to thank you all here."

The empress bowed her hands, and Gongsun Linglong was taken aback, and hurriedly returned the gift with the female workers.

"The work in Linglong Pavilion is very hard. I hereby announce that everyone will be awarded a first class and their salary will be doubled."

The Empress is not someone who talks empty words. Seeing the hard work of the employees, she will be directly promoted and raised.

Everyone was delighted and bowed together: "Thank you, Your Majesty."

Gongsun Linglong bowed and said: "My lord, some people here have been confiscated as slaves because of their parents' crimes. I have the courage to ask my lord to show mercy and restore their benefactor status."

There are people who volunteered to work in Linglong Pavilion, and many officials committed crimes and their homes were ransacked, and their daughters were imprisoned here to work.

These women whose homes were ransacked became official slaves.

The empress nodded and said: "Okay, as long as you do well, it will be counted as merit. If you accumulate enough, you can be exempted from slavery. When the time comes, you will report the list to me."

Gongsun Linglong bowed and said: "The humble minister leads the decree!"

The slave women in the audience were moved to tears.

If the Empress hadn't spoken, they would have died here for the rest of their lives.

"I hope everyone will continue to work hard. Every weapon you create will play a role on the battlefield, so that the soldiers of the Great Zhou will bleed less and kill more enemies!"

"Please, everyone!"

Empress salutes again!

Gongsun Linglong returned the gift with everyone.

"Okay, let's go!"

The empress came down from the stage, and everyone went back to work.

"I'm going back first, you should work hard here, especially the gunpowder and Thunderbolt, follow what Long Chengen said, and don't make any mistakes."

After seeing the power of gunpowder, the empress was worried about something happening to Linglong Pavilion.

"Your Majesty, don't worry, I am very careful in doing things."

Usually, Gongsun Linglong is careless, but when she gets here, she immediately becomes very subtle.

"Okay, I'm going back first, and I'll see you later."

The empress tidied Gongsun Linglong's clothes.

"What about you? Come back with me?"

The empress turned her head and looked at Long Chen with cold eyes.

Long Chen's heart skipped a beat, and he immediately said: "Wei Chen still needs to discuss with Linglong about gunpowder purification and safe production."

The Empress wants Long Chen to go with her, but Long Chen is definitely not willing.

Just now Long Chen had a low mouth and teased the empress in public, now they go back together, there must be no good fruit to eat.

"Okay, then you can stay here and report to me next time."

The empress is not in a hurry, she will settle accounts with the queen of autumn.

Long Chen chuckled and said, "Respectfully, Your Majesty."

The empress snorted softly, took Di Wan'er out of the test field, boarded the carriage, and left Linglong Pavilion to return to the palace.

Gongsun Linglong noticed it, and asked: "Why do you feel that the Holy One doesn't like you, what are you doing?"

Long Chen coughed dryly twice, and said: "Nonsense, I made a thunderbolt, why is Your Majesty unhappy?"

"Come on, let me tell you what to pay attention to, this matter cannot be sloppy."

Gongsun Linglong was sweating profusely, and complained: "So you didn't tell me clearly, such horrible things are piled up there, if it blows up, the whole Linglong Pavilion will be destroyed."

Long Chen frowned, and reprimanded: "Bah bah bah! What nonsense, don't say anything unlucky!"

Talking about an explosion in a military factory sounds unlucky.

Gongsun Linglong sneered and said, "I thought you were fearless, but you still have taboos."

Seeing that Gongsun Linglong was too hot, Long Chen asked, "Shall I take off your clothes for you? Isn't it hot?"

After hearing this, Gongsun Linglong deliberately stood directly opposite Long Chen, then slowly unbuttoned her dress, scratched her head and said, "Da Zhuguo, do I look good? Are you tempted? Come and take it off for me..."

Long Chen froze for a moment, then said: "Are you okay?"

Outside the door, the female officer came in: "My lord...you continue..."

Seeing Gongsun Linglong undressing and twisting her waist towards Long Chen, the female officer turned around in embarrassment and left.

Gongsun Linglong just wanted to tease Long Chen, she had no other intentions, she never expected to be seen by her subordinates.

"Ha ha..."

Long Chen laughed until his stomach ached.

Gongsun Linglong's face turned green with embarrassment.

"Dead eunuch, stop laughing and go to work with me!"

Gongsun Linglong put on her clothes and dragged Long Chen to the workshop.

When we arrived at the workshop, Long Chen carefully explained to the female workers the things to pay attention to, especially not to see fire, not even sparks.

There were many things to talk about, and Gongsun Linglong was afraid, so Long Chen kept talking until late at night before coming out of Linglong Pavilion.