Li Zhi, don't be a coward

Chapter 155
Li Zhi looked a little crazy, his eyes were bloodshot, and he was hysterical when he said "conquer Goguryeo himself", like a war madman.

Li Qinzai really wanted to pinch others.

"Your Majesty, calm down." Li Qinzai persuaded.

Li Zhi shook his head, calmed down his emotions, and said with a smile: "I lost my temper, don't be afraid of Jingchu."

Li Qinzai sighed: "I am not afraid, but your Majesty's body should not be agitated, otherwise if something happens, I will die a hundred times."

Li Zhi was moved and said: "Jing Chu is a loyal minister..."

Li Qinzai couldn't answer.

Didn't he hear what I said?Don't get excited at my house even if you are excited, otherwise what will I do if I die in my house?
You should find an honest person if you touch death porcelain.

As if thinking of something, Li Zhi patted him on the shoulder suddenly, and said with a smile: "By the way, last time Jingchu said to use shredded ginkgo leaves to make water, I drank it in the palace for two months, and the effect was good. I have never been sick again, and my dizziness has also been relieved a lot, thanks to Jing Chu."

Li Qinzai said with a smile: "Your Majesty is as blessed as heaven, and I dare not take credit for it."

Li Zhi said with emotion: "Such a sensible young man, how could he have such a bad reputation in Chang'an City? There must be wicked people secretly and maliciously slandering you. No matter how I look at you, you don't look like a bastard."

Li Qinzai was overwhelmed with emotion: "That's right, there must be wicked people slandering me, how could I be an asshole."

Pointing to the scene of the explosion, Li Zhi said again: "If this thing can be produced in large quantities and used for military affairs, it will be much easier for us in the Tang Dynasty to conquer Goguryeo. If we can destroy Goguryeo in the next year, Jingchu will be the first achievement."

The magic box has been opened, and Li Qinzai no longer considers meaningless issues such as changing the trajectory of history.

After pondering for a moment, Li Qinzai said: "Your Majesty, if you add something to the gunpowder, such as sharp small pieces of iron, small nails, etc., these things will explode with the gunpowder, and the enemies within a radius of several feet will have no luck."

A picture suddenly appeared in Li Zhi's mind, imagining that the gunpowder exploded, and the small iron pieces and nails inside sputtered away, and the surrounding enemies covered their faces and bellies and howled in misery.

Li Zhi couldn't help shivering.

"Jing Chu's words are reasonable, and I will remember them." Li Zhi was overjoyed.

Li Qinzai took out a piece of paper from his arms, and held it to Li Zhi with both hands: "Your Majesty, this is the secret recipe of gunpowder. I have written down the ratio of raw materials needed in it and the detailed process of making it. Please keep it well, Your Majesty."

"This item is dangerous and not an auspicious one. Your Majesty must keep it safe and don't let others know about it. Otherwise, if it gets out and falls into the wrong hands, I fear that the Tang Dynasty will be in danger."

Li Zhi was startled, then squinted his eyes and smiled: "Why did Jing Chu volunteer the secret recipe so actively?"

Li Qinzai sighed and said: "Every man is innocent, but he is guilty of carrying a jade. The secret recipe is in the hands of the minister, and the minister cannot keep it. The only person in the world who can keep it is Your Majesty."

Li Zhi looked at him deeply, but still took the secret recipe, and said: "If it is replaced by other things, I will not accept the secret recipe. There is no reason for the emperor to seek the secret recipe of his ministers, but this thing is different, it is too dangerous."

"I have accepted the secret recipe, not only to protect the peace of the Tang Dynasty, but also to reassure your heart. I have no choice but to accept it."

As he said that, Li Zhi smiled at him again, and said: "Speaking so grandly, in fact, I still have selfish intentions, and I am not afraid to tell you bluntly."

"I have seen how powerful this thing is. As the Son of Heaven, I must master it. This is what the Son of Heaven should do. Jingchu, don't blame me."

Li Qinzai bowed and said, "I am very pleased that Your Majesty can be so honest. I would like to swear in the name of the ancestors of the Li family that I will never reveal the secret recipe of gunpowder to anyone in this life. From now on, only Your Majesty and I will know the secret recipe."

Li Zhi smiled happily, the oath was not important, what Li Zhi believed was Li Qinzai, and the background of the meritorious service of the three dynasties of the British Duke.

In this era, the noble children can be trusted by the emperor.In the Forbidden Army of the Imperial Palace, many of the personal guards of the emperor were born as descendants of honored nobles and descendants of meritorious officials.

Li Zhi has no reason not to trust Li Qinzai, even entrusting his family and life to the sons of Xungui.Since Li Qinzai was the grandson of the Duke of England, this provision was sufficient.

Staring thoughtfully at Li Qinzai's face, Li Zhi said slowly, "I remember that Jingchu was the young supervisor of the Military Weapons Supervisor..."

Li Qinzai said with shame: "This young prisoner is not worthy of his name. I haven't even been to the official office since I took office. I am ashamed."

Li Zhi hummed and said: "I know Jing Chu's temperament, but the matter of making gunpowder is better to leave it to Jing Chu, so I can rest assured."

"I don't want to do it!"

"Ok?"

Li Qinzai said sternly: "I am indifferent, I only wish to focus on the mountains and rivers in this life, and I only want to ask the way of heaven, and I don't want to set foot in the court. Please forgive me."

Li Zhi smiled: "The words are very delicate, it's hard for Jing Chu to be wise in a hurry."

Glancing at him lightly, Li Zhi said quietly: "Lazy is lazy, why do you say it so grandly? Do you think I will believe it?"

Li Qinzai grinned. There are not many fools these days, and it is difficult for smart people to fool others.

Li Zhi pondered: "Gunpowder is certainly important, but I have the secret recipe, so I can entrust it to others, and your knowledge needs to be passed on."

"If those disciples have your ability, wouldn't our Tang Dynasty have dozens of pillars like Jing Chu? In contrast, your teaching is more important than making gunpowder."

"Forget it, let me find someone else. Jing Chu can teach his disciples well with peace of mind. The virtue of teaching should never be forgotten. If your ability is lost, it will be a pity for Datang. It is you who made gunpowder come into being. It’s just one of the many learnings, and I can distinguish between the primary and secondary.”

Li Qinzai said happily: "I have received the order, and I must teach the students well."

Originally, he was reluctant to be a teacher, but compared to going to work every day to supervise others to make gunpowder, and possibly being involved in some messy court disputes, Li Qinzai was willing to be a teacher instead.

Originally, I was forced to sleep, but for some reason, I liked it more and more...

The mouth is unwilling, but the body is very honest. Is this the Tang Dynasty version of NTR?

Many shameful images suddenly appeared in Li Qinzai's mind, and his legs clamped unconsciously.

The Chinese New Year is approaching, and there are many things in the palace that Li Zhi must participate in, such as offering sacrifices, worshiping the Taimiao, etc., it is impossible for Li Zhi to stay in Zhuangzi for a long time.

After getting the secret recipe of gunpowder, Li Qinzai was asked to build a few more super firecrackers. Li Zhi took them to board the imperial chariot and returned to Chang'an in a hurry.

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After traveling all day, it was already night when we returned to Tai Chi Palace.

Li Zhi came to the Palace of Chengxiang, and Empress Wu greeted him. Seeing Li Zhi's complexion rosy and joyful, Empress Wu suddenly knew that Li Zhi's trip was fruitful, so she couldn't help laughing and said, "Your Majesty, why are you so happy?"

Li Zhi laughed, and said: "This trip has been very fruitful. This son of Jingchu is worthy of being a great talent of the Tang Dynasty. I rely on him more and more."

Empress Wu said with a smile: "The 'firecrackers' that the two princes mentioned really have the power to crack rocks and open mountains?"

"Yes, and its prestige has greatly exceeded my expectations."

Li Zhi slowly explained the power of the explosion of the cannonball, Empress Wu opened her eyes wide in surprise, the woman in her 30s looked extremely cute at the moment.

Li Zhi was in a great mood and couldn't help but slapped her hard on the face.

"Jingchu is a great talent, really...haha, he only showed his talents in his twenties. Who do you think he learned this unpredictable ability from? I only heard of him as a bastard before, but I didn't know that. I heard that he has worshiped a famous hermit teacher."

Empress Wu smiled sweetly and said, "It is enough that Jing Chu's ability can be used by the country. Why should His Majesty ask the truth about his teacher's inheritance and his privacy? The grandson of the British Duke must not commit infidelity."

Li Zhi's smile gradually narrowed, and he suddenly sighed: "Empress, have you ever thought about how many novel objects Jing Chu has made for our Tang Dynasty since the advent of the God Arm Bow half a year ago?"

Empress Wu calculated in a low voice: "God arm bow, horseshoe, pulley block, hundreds of surnames, and... to teach those disciples knowledge, and finally this cannon battle..."

Li Zhi said slowly: "Jingchu has made more and more contributions to me, and today he dedicated the secret recipe of gunpowder to me, and I accepted the secret recipe."

"Since I ascended the throne, I have rewarded meritorious deeds and punished them. The courtiers have made meritorious deeds. There is no reason not to reward them. Gunpowder is too important. This merit is too great. Although I know that Jing Chu is indifferent to fame and fortune, if I don't show it again, I will feel that I am at a loss. Heart……"

Empress Wu's beautiful eyes flickered: "Your Majesty means..."

Li Zhi sighed: "Since the reign of Emperor Taizong, the Tian family has been deliberately reducing the titles. It is really not appropriate to have too many titles, otherwise it will only hurt the people's livelihood. It is not a good thing for the Tang Dynasty. I really can't justify not granting him a title."

Empress Wu was slightly surprised: "Your Majesty wants to ennoble Jing Chu?"

Li Zhi nodded, and his expression gradually became firm: "Yes, it's time to give him a knighthood. The queen doesn't know the power of gunpowder. It is not an exaggeration to say that it is a powerful weapon for the country. Such a powerful weapon Jing Chu did not hesitate to use the secret recipe Dedicated to me, I can't help expressing."

After beckoning, Li Zhi said in a deep voice, "Come here, bring a pen and paper."

Wang Changfu, the personal servant, bowed and handed over the pen and paper.

Empress Wu silently rubbed ink for him, her beautiful eyes stared at his face without blinking.

Li Zhi looked calm, thought for a long time, and wrote slowly.

The words "Weinan county son" appeared on the paper in an instant.

Putting down his pen, Li Zhi smiled and said, "Since Jingchu made the gunpowder in Weinan County, let's make him a son of Weinan County. It will be a good story after thousands of years."

Empress Wu smiled and said: "My concubine congratulates Your Majesty. After Zhenguan, the heroes in the court are getting old. Today, I am happy to see the successors of the court's talents. The Tang Dynasty will last for thousands of years."

Li Zhi also laughed and said: "According to my love for Jingchu, I should have given him a county title, but I am also afraid of the public opinion in the court, so I'd better seal him up as a county prince. If Jing Chu makes new achievements in the future , I am so stingy to confer the title of Marquis and Duke."

Empress Wu's eyes flashed, and she said with a smile: "Jing Chu is not the eldest grandson, so he would not be able to inherit the title of Duke of England. Now, the Duke of England has one family and two titles. This is also a show of gratitude to the Duke of England."

(End of this chapter)