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Chapter 97 People’s lives are wiped out in ashes while talking and laughing

"...The Ministry of Industry is not doing its job well, and someone has to take the blame for it. We should get rid of some of the losers and replace them with officials who are more loyal to the Lord, and rectify the administration!"

Zhang Ran was indeed a little nervous. He had never played chess with the emperor before, and it was the first time he heard such crazy methods. He was so trembling that he almost used the horse as a pawn.But my mind is still online, and I can guess the approximate result after just a little thought.

"Fuck, your chess skills are pretty good... This move doesn't count. I didn't see it clearly, so take it one step at a time... Do you think it's difficult for an internal official to run Wang Gong Factory?"

I was shocked. Standing in the crowd of horse-raising soldiers, I couldn’t tell that Zhang Ran was actually a chess master. I don’t know how high he was, but he was much better than Li Zhi. He even offered concessions. Still, he had a clear advantage in just a few moves.

But looking at three moves after one move in chess does not really allow people to see further in top-level political struggles.Inertial thinking is a common problem among human beings, and inertial thinking can also be called experience. It can help people see the way forward clearly under certain circumstances, but sometimes it can also make people fall into traps.

Zhang Ran unfortunately fell into the trap and habitually turned his attention to the struggle for power in the court.This is the result Hong Tao wants, Zhang Ran is just one of them, and most officials are probably thinking this way.At the same time, other options will be ignored.

"...Slave, can you tell the truth?" Of course there was nothing that could stop the emperor from regretting his move, even if he regretted two moves in a row.But if you let the eunuch run Wang Gong's factory, you can't pretend to be stupid. It is a place that specializes in manufacturing gunpowder. Maybe everything will be gone with a bang, and the body will not be found.

"Oh, when did your army come over? Tell me, I like to hear the truth. From now on, remember that telling the truth in private is not a crime, even if you say that I am a fool, you are not guilty. If you lie to me, even if you shout a thousand every day Long live you, I will cut you alive!"

Hong Tao really wanted to chop Zhang Ran alive. If he wanted to play chess, just go ahead. If he didn't want to, just go ahead. What's the matter with two bad moves and two good moves? It's a serious crime to molest the emperor!

"The internal officials are afraid that no one can take on this important task. Long live the Lord knows something. The craftsmen of Wang Gong Factory have been making gunpowder for generations, and their families are all under the care of the Beijing camp. They work very seriously. It is difficult to find so many craftsmen at one time. Ascend to heaven.”

After a few minutes of fighting on the chessboard, Zhang Ran gradually adapted to the feeling of talking face to face with the emperor. His tension eased, his moves became faster and faster, and his thoughts became more organized.

Two sentences pointed out the emperor's negligence. It was easy to destroy Wang Gong's factory, and it was not difficult to find other eunuchs to help without the help of his own factory supervisor.But if we want to rebuild the Wanggong Factory and restore its original output, it really cannot be solved by loyalty and boldness.

"I not only want to rebuild Wang Gong's factory, but also integrate the military and military departments to manufacture new muskets and gunpowder. One thing is not done for two masters. Since the guns of each army are commanded by the Yumajian, the matters of gunpowder and muskets will also be handed over in the future. Here you go. Don’t be too busy trying to shirk it. If I dare to destroy Wang Gong Factory, I will definitely rebuild it.

Don’t forget, I was able to make self-ringing bells when I was the prince, so a mere Wang Gong factory is of no consequence.I just want to ask you if you dare to take this job and if you can take care of it for me! "

This chess move was unplayable. All the horses on the left side were blocked and couldn't get out, and the opponent's horses on the right side rushed over. They were about to go to bed, and the veteran didn't dare to get out.Hong Tao decided not to play chess with people he didn't know easily in the future. There are people outside the world, and there is a world outside the world. I can't guarantee that some little palace maid will be the chess inheritor of everyone, and she can also practice boy skills.

"...I will not give up until I die!" You dare or you dare or you can't. It's all about talking about it. If you dare not or you can't, you have to kowtow to thank you. Otherwise, you will be dragged out and beaten with sticks before being blown to death by gunpowder. Even if you die, you have to keep your mouth shut.

"Don't worry about manpower. Tomorrow I will issue an edict to transfer a group of eunuchs under the age of 30 from the Imperial City of Nanjing to the capital for use. You send people to Yongding Hehuangzhuang to prepare first. I have all the patterns ready. Find the craftsmen to take them. Figure construction is.

Don't just wait around during this time. Send people to Wang Gong Factory immediately to select a few master craftsmen to join the palace. I want to teach them how to make new gunpowder quickly and safely.The location is within Xiyuan, and Wang An will prepare the specific artifacts. "

Compared with Zhang Ran who insisted on agreeing to the errand without any confidence, Hong Tao felt more confident.The gunpowder manufactured by Wang Gong Factory is available in the palace, and I have even shot it myself. In terms of craftsmanship, formula, and power, it is far less safe and efficient than the black powder in my mind.

There is no need to worry about how to produce it. As long as you know the formula and process, old people and children can make it. The only difference is whether the management is strict, whether the materials are carefully selected, and whether it is safe during storage.It's just a skilled job. After practicing on a small scale for a few months, the output gradually increased.

Hong Tao stayed in the side hall of Yangxin Hall all afternoon and did not show up, but he was very busy physically and mentally.I kept thinking about whether there would be something wrong with the timer disguised as a self-ringing clock. I stared at the ivory mahjong tiles on the table. The silver beans in front of Tai were taken away and put into Wang Chengen's little hands.

Mahjong tiles are not the leaf tiles of the Ming Dynasty, but the same mahjong tiles as those of later generations.It's not easy to win at chess, and it's even worse at Go. I don't have cards yet, and I can't just wander out of the imperial city. I have to have some entertainment besides work all day long.

Just in time for the wedding, I asked the imperial eunuch to make some mahjong tiles for the Crown Princess and the attendants to play with. Now they are finally put to use, and I have finally gathered enough manpower. So what are you waiting for? Let’s see how I can kill everyone and win you. Leave no trace behind!
"Qitong! Don't move, I've made peace again... Look carefully, all the [-]-character dragons are coming, come, come, get the money... clatter!"

After this fun, we went into the dark and had our dinner in the side hall.Just as he was about to hold the lamp, Hong Tao suddenly shouted loudly, stared at his eyes and held down the cards played by Wang An, and viciously pushed down his own cards.

"Long live the Lord, you are the emperor, and you are a real dragon descending to earth, as expected..." Wang An had a grimace on his face, but he was still full of praise.In just over two hours, almost all the palace cents for a month were lost.Wang Guotai and Li Shi are even worse. They fired too many guns and don't plan to get their salary for half a year.

"Crash... Bang... Boom... Ouch... Escort... Holy shit!" As soon as he finished speaking, before the other two people could join in, the earth suddenly shook violently without warning, and the beams, tables, chairs, and The furnishings seem to have become spiritual, and are restless along with them.

To be sure, Wang Guotai and Li Shi pounced on the emperor one after another and brought the round table down.After that, there was a dull loud noise, as if rolling thunder exploded on the roof ridge, and there was also a very sudden and special yelling sound.

(End of this chapter)