God-level Consort of the Tang Dynasty

Chapter 1021

Wang Cheng opened his mouth.

The ministers who had just besieged Du He started to jump out again.

These guys, in the past hour or so, did nothing, but were recharging their energy, thinking about how to impeach Du He.

Therefore, every time you open your mouth, it will be different and imposing.

For a time, the rain was about to come.

The sword is drawn!

At this moment, Li Junxian's figure hurried in from outside.

Li Junxian rushed to the front, bowed and said: "Your Majesty, the matter has been found out. There are thirteen Taoist temples inside and outside Chang'an City, which contain gunpowder."

hiss!
Everyone sucked in a breath of cold air.

Thirteen Taoist temples have gunpowder?

Gunpowder is Datang's great killer.

People of insight all realize that in the near future, gunpowder will become the weapon used by the Tang Dynasty to fight in all directions, and this thing is more terrifying than swords, spears and cavalry.

Therefore, two years ago, His Majesty Li Er promulgated a decree that no one is allowed to make gunpowder privately.

Of course, except Du He.

After the promulgation of the decree, Du He openly used gunpowder many times, and no one dared to trouble him. As for His Majesty Li Er, he also turned a blind eye.

But now, thirteen Taoist temples have gunpowder.

Could it be that someone wants to rebel?

Everyone was stunned.

However, Wang Cheng laughed suddenly and said, "Your Majesty, I never thought that there is gunpowder in the Taoist temple. How did the gunpowder get out? The general supervisor is under the jurisdiction of the Ministry of War, and the guards are strict. It is impossible to get out. It is very likely." , it was made by Du He, the son-in-law, and it is hidden in these Taoist temples, his heart is to be punished!"

Li Er frowned and asked, "Du He, is there such a thing?"

Du He said with a smile: "I would like to report to my father, my son has a bad habit. He sleepwalks every now and then. When sleepwalking, he can make some things, such as rotating wooden chairs, hot water tablets, and gunpowder. , during sleepwalking, I did make a lot of gunpowder, but I dare to guarantee with my head that the gunpowder has never flowed out. Besides, if I really want to rebel, can't I just bury the gunpowder in the palace? Why? How about distributing them in Taoist temples?"

The corner of Li Er's mouth twitched.

That sounded right.

But why are you so embarrassed.

He continued to ask: "There is gunpowder hidden in that Taoist temple, how do you know?"

"Guess."

Everyone: "..."

At this time, Li Junxian said suddenly: "Your Majesty, this matter may really have nothing to do with Du He."

"Oh? Why?" Li Er was taken aback.

Li Junxian said in front of everyone: "When the forbidden soldiers entered the various Taoist temples to search, they did not encounter any resistance. Even, all the Taoist priests looked as usual and did not feel that there was anything wrong. Until the gunpowder was searched in the Taoist temples, those The Taoist priests still didn’t know about it, and only said that it was the raw material for their alchemy. It was called Taishang Wangqinglu, and eating it could make people live a long life and get rid of all diseases. After further investigation, these people really didn’t know that this substance was gunpowder. And it can hurt people. The gunpowder in these thirteen Taoist temples is all refined by Taoist priests according to the method taught by Taoist Qinglian. The minister sent someone to capture Taoist Qinglian. These Taoist priests only know that there is Taishang Wangqinglu, but they don't know that it is gunpowder. This gunpowder was also unintentionally refined by Taoist Qinglian, and it is very different from the gunpowder made by Jiang Zuojian and Du He. This is Your Majesty, please take a look at the gunpowder that was searched from Taoist Qinglian."

With that said, Li Junxian took out a paper bag.

The servant Zhao Yang hurried forward, took it, and handed it over to Li Er.

Li Er took it over, opened the paper bag, and observed it carefully.

It didn't take long to see the difference.

The gunpowder made by Taoist Qinglian has too many impurities and the color is not pure.

This kind of gunpowder is not even comparable to the first-generation gunpowder invented by Du He.

Compared with today's gunpowder after the third generation, it is quite different.

However, he was still a little surprised.

How could a Taoist priest invent gunpowder?

Li Er couldn't help asking: "Du He, did you already know that Taoist Qinglian invented gunpowder?"

Du He shook his head and said: "Father, the sons and servants are all guessing."

"It's hard for me to believe."

Du He explained: "I would like to inform my father that my son invented gunpowder, and it was not groundless, but he stood on the shoulders of his predecessors. My son was not doing business in the past, just for fun. For a while, I fell in love with alchemy. What is it?" Hong's "Baopuzi" and other articles are memorized by heart, and he has also collected many Taoist priests' notes. Erchen discovered that a few decades ago, some Taoist priests who made alchemy discovered that certain things were mixed together. , the elixir refined will burn when exposed to fire, and will produce dazzling light. Erchen tried to make some by himself, and later found that it was true, and it would explode, but these gunpowders are only very primitive and backward. , Erchen spent ninety-nine and eighty-one days without eating or drinking, and finally invented the improved gunpowder..."

Sounds like a myth.

But there are reasons.

Li Er hurriedly ordered: "Go to Qin Tianjian who understands alchemy."

Qin Tianjian is an institution specializing in the study of astronomy and geography.

Among them, there are also many warlocks.

There are not a few people who know alchemy.

Not long after, several warlocks from Qin Tianjian were brought up.

Li Er asked himself: "When you study alchemy, do you know that there is a kind of elixir that burns when exposed to fire and emits a dazzling light?"

An old Taoist hurriedly stood up and said, "Your Majesty, there is indeed this kind of elixir, and it was refined by my grandfather. It takes complicated methods to refine it. I have worked hard for 30 years, and I can barely refine it." , if His Majesty needs it, I can refine it right away."

Taoist priests have grandchildren?

It's all details, not important.

The important thing is that Li Er and the others were all stunned.

This old guy's grandfather made gunpowder?

Doesn't that mean that it really existed decades ago?

It seemed that Du He was not lying.

And that old man, when he heard others mention that the elixir refined by his grandfather was the gunpowder invented by Du He, he immediately beat his feet and chest.

My grandfather invented gunpowder, but secretly hid it, passing it on from male to female.

However, because of the invention of gunpowder, Du He made great progress and was admired by thousands of people.

"The way of heaven is unfair!"

"Heaven's not fair..."

He couldn't help but yelled.

However, he was forcibly dragged down by several eunuchs next to him.

……

Li Er looked at Wang Cheng: "Wang Qing's family, what else do you have to say? Nowadays, even Taoist temples can make gunpowder, and Lu's family has a big business, so making gunpowder is justified. There is no evidence for this matter, how can Du He be wronged? "

The officials who followed Wang Cheng up and down all lowered their heads.

This was originally a dead end.

As long as there is no evidence that outsiders can make gunpowder, Du He is almost certain to die.

Unexpectedly, so many Taoist refining gunpowder appeared in an instant!
Wang Cheng was flustered at first, but he turned his head and looked at Lu Mingyou.

In an instant, he made up his mind.

puff.

Wang Cheng suddenly knelt down on his knees, prostrated himself on the ground, and burst into tears.

……

(End of this chapter)