A great man of the Northern Song Dynasty

The smoke was still filling the air, and Zhao Shu and the prime ministers had already hurried over.

Sawdust was scattered around, and the stone bullets were intact, but stained by some soil and blackened by gunpowder smoke.

Zhao Shu looked at the wooden target carefully and then stretched out his hand.

Cao Yi was startled, and Zhao Shu said angrily: "Bring the iron tube."

Cao Yi said "oh" and handed over the iron tube.

Zhao Shu took it with both hands and realized that it was very heavy.

"Tell me some truth."

"In the official family, I first used a bamboo tube, but the bamboo tube could not withstand the gunpowder and was useless after two attempts. Later, I thought of using an iron tube... first to charge the powder, then to put the stone bullets in, and finally to light the fire. , look here... there is an eye at the back, specially for inserting the lead, after lighting the lead..."

Zhao Shu's face turned red and his hands trembled slightly, but everyone around him listened intently, and no one noticed his difficulty.

It's too heavy!

"At the end of the shot, the wooden target shattered."

Cao Yi finally finished speaking, and naturally there was a lot of nonsense during it, which made Zhao Shu feel even more tortured.

He handed over the iron tube, and then said with relief: "What do you think of Sanya?"

Chen Hong, the commander of the department in front of the palace, touched the iron barrel and said happily: "Guan family, if this thing is used in large quantities in the army, those cavalry... I thought about it, if these stone bullets are thrown out, no matter humans or animals will die, , what if it’s a row?”

His eyes shone brightly, as if he saw rows of iron barrels firing stone bullets, while the enemy cavalry fell screaming.

"Guan Jia, what a treasure!"

"I think this thing is of great benefit, so I should make more of it and use it in the army." Fu Bi said with a red face: "Now there are more and more war horses in the Song army. With the help of such sharp weapons, when the Liao people come, we can use stone bullets and Hit with crossbows and arrows, and then use cavalry to cover up and kill, the officials will recover Youyan not far away!"

Zhao Shu couldn't help but be excited, "Back then, the Northern Expedition had few weapons to restrain the cavalry. Only then did it fail. Now there are divine crossbows in the distance and stone bullets in the distance. I..."

He was thinking about the north and that vast land.

That land used to be the territory of the Central Plains, but later the war in the Central Plains, and after several battles, it became the habitat of foreign races.

"Uncle Guo is really extraordinary, and he actually made such a military weapon."

Everyone looked at Cao Yi with more appreciation and unexpected joy.

Cao Yan was originally a quail, harmless and useless.

Later, the officials released the Cao family, and he began to be active in Bianliang, but even after taking charge of the Wansheng Army, he was still despised by many people.

Why?

Because Cao Yi's words and deeds still have the flavor of a dandy.

He's just a dandy, there's no point in irritating the Queen Mother because of him.

So no matter how much he tried, the dignitaries and officials in Bianliang would just smile.

Not long ago, everyone heard that he was severely beaten by his empress, so there was another joke in the capital. Some people said that Uncle Guo was a demon who cannibalize human flesh. Those who knew about it regarded it as a joke. Some people said after drinking that Uncle Guo was desecrating himself.

Who can think highly of such an uncle?

But today, when the stone bullet was released, the emperor and his ministers were shocked. Everyone looked at Cao Yi differently.

Someone murmured: "Could someone else do it?"

This thing looks very simple at first glance, but the idea is exquisite.

In the eyes of many people, the playboy Cao Yi does not have such thoughts, let alone the practical ability.

Cao Yi's face was slightly cold and he was about to speak, but Zhe Kexing got there first.

"That day, I led my troops to practice the Shenwei Crossbow. Someone said it was a pity that they couldn't fly over with gunpowder. When my uncle heard this, he sat there..."

Zhe Kexing pointed to the side and back, "Uncle Guo was sitting there meditating, writing on the ground until evening."

Zhao Shu looked at the sergeants, everyone looked angry, and nodded slightly, knowing that what he said was true.

"The uncle thought for a long time and asked someone to get a bamboo tube to load gunpowder and fire the stone bullets. However, the bamboo tube was weak and broke after two attempts. The uncle thought for a long time and then went to the capital to ask someone to cast an iron tube... "

"I know about this." Fu Bi said: "My uncle was running around the city a while ago, saying that he was looking for skilled iron-casting craftsmen, but such craftsmen are rare and ordinary people can't drive them. Later, my uncle found me. After all kinds of explanations, the ministers offered help..."

He smiled and said, "Uncle Guo refused to explain the reason at that time. He only said that he was getting things in the army. I was thinking..."

He glanced at Zhe Kexing, and Zhao Shu knew it well. This was a hint to him: I know that Zhe Kexing is in the Wansheng Army. If the uncle wants to do something shameful, it will be impossible.

This is checks and balances!

"Why don't you say it?" Zhao Shu was in a very good mood, "You can come up with such a sharp weapon, which will be of great benefit to the Song Dynasty's conquest. I am happy in my heart and say, what do you want?"

It was a common practice in the Song Dynasty to be wary of relatives, but it was better in the Shenzong Dynasty. Zhao Xu was good to his mother's uncle Gao Zunyu.

But in Zhao Shu's time, he was still wary of his relatives, so Zhao Shu asked Cao Yi what he needed, and everyone couldn't help but be surprised.

The officials must have been overjoyed to make such a promise.

Someone coughed dryly, probably to remind Cao Yan not to make any excessive demands, otherwise impeachment would be imminent.

It is an established national policy to beware of warriors and relatives. Once anyone wants to be domineering, everyone will join in and kill him.

Zeng Gongliang whispered: "But do you want a favor?"

The old Cao family is gradually getting better, but it is still far from regaining the momentum that Cao Bin had back then. And if a family wants to get back on its feet, the cultivation of the next generation is crucial.

The children of the Cao family have managed things well in the past few years and have a good reputation in the capital, but the future depends on Cao Yi working for them.

This is the business of the head of the family. It is an honor and a responsibility.

Cao Yi turned around and walked over slowly.

Standing not far away was Queen Mother Cao.

The empress dowager's leaving the palace was criticized, and the ministers and ministers were a little dissatisfied, but the officials and the empress did not say anything. What could they say?

——The Queen Mother is unruly!

Who dares to say this, Queen Mother Cao will come back to talk to him with a long knife.

It is said that the Queen was quite well-behaved when she met the Queen Mother. Why?

First, the Queen Mother is her elder and a relative.

Secondly, the Queen Mother was very good at swordsmanship, and the Queen was also worried that if she was angered, she might kill someone with a long sword.

The scene was terrifying to think about, so all the prime ministers and ministers shut up.

Empress Dowager Cao was dressed in men's clothing and stood with her hands behind her back.

Cao Yan walked over slowly, suddenly knelt down, raised his head and said, "Sister, is this a big deal?"

Queen Mother Cao smiled slightly and said, "Forget it."

She came today just to witness Cao Yi's intentions, but she never thought that Cao Yi would give her a surprise.

New firearms, treasures praised by officials and prime ministers, this is what Cao Yi did.

Once this younger brother gets serious, he won't lose to anyone.

Empress Dowager Cao was so happy that she subconsciously touched the top of Cao Yi's head and said, "Well done."

Cao Yi agreed, and Empress Dowager Cao said with a smile: "Will you be so serious from now on?"

Cao Yi wanted to agree, but after thinking of Shen An's words, he hesitated.

Queen Mother Cao sighed, "That's fine."

She got back on the carriage, followed by Xia Shuang, and Ren Shouzhong shouted: "The empress has returned to the palace!"

It was inappropriate for the Queen Mother to leave the palace. She took the initiative to go back after witnessing this. This was not to embarrass Zhao Shu.

Cao Yi looked up, a little confused.

He showed off to his eldest sister like a child, but found it boring afterwards.

The eldest sister will be happy, but don't let her be too happy.

Shen An said that the Queen Mother is lonely in the palace. You have to make some noise outside from time to time to make her care about you and worry about you. This is the best.

Cao Yi understood that if he did everything perfectly, the eldest sister would be happy, but she would also lose her concern. The palace is like a cage, and the eldest sister without care will become a piece of dead wood...

It’s just that the eldest sister seemed a little disappointed just now. Are you sad?

Cao Yi was troubled in his heart.

On the carriage, Xia Shuang persuaded in a low voice: "Mother, uncle Guo is much better. Take your time."

Queen Mother Cao smiled and said, "When he was a child, he was always worried that I would ignore him, so he would do things that made people angry. Now that he is older, he also knows how to do unreliable things to make me care. ……care……"

Xia Shuang was startled, but she didn't know why.

Queen Mother Cao looked relaxed and suddenly hummed a tune.

The melodious music reminded Xia Shuang of the autumn wilderness...the girl was flying a kite, and her laughter filled the world.

After returning to the palace, Gao Taotao came up to greet her and said with a smile: "It's obvious that your Majesty is very happy today. I'm very happy to congratulate you."

Empress Dowager Cao nodded slightly, "Da Lang is good, I am happy in my heart and mind."

Gao Taotao was startled, wondering what the dandy uncle had done to make the Queen Mother so happy.

After sending Queen Mother Cao away, Gao Taotao turned around and asked, "What did uncle Guo do?"

Someone said: "Sage, we have to wait until the officials come back to know about this matter."

"Go and ask!" Gao Taotao also felt that the palace was a prison, but she was the master of the harem and had something to do every day. In addition, she had lived outside the palace for many years, so she was much better off than Queen Mother Cao.

Someone rolled their eyes and said, "Ren Shouzhong is quite kind to us, why don't you go and ask?"

Gao Taotao glanced at him, and Feiyan said, "That's the person close to the empress, how can you get close to her?"

Zhaojun shook his head, feeling that the future of this chamberlain was basically over.

No matter what, Gao Taotao will always respect Empress Dowager Cao, and the greatest respect is to let her be independent.

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If he were to question Ren Shouzhong about this matter, he would be suspected of collusion, which would be disrespectful.

Gao Taotao waited until Zhao Shu returned to the palace before asking.

Zhao Shu looked in a good mood, "Uncle Guo has made a new firearm. It is extremely sharp. I have seen it. It is very good. It can be called a weapon for conquest."

"Uncle Guo did it?" Gao Taotao was a little confused.

Zhao Shu smiled and said: "At first I thought it was someone else who did it, but Zhe Kexing testified and many people in the army saw it, so there is no doubt that this matter is false."

"Is he actually so promising?" Gao Taotao shook his head, "My Majesty asked the Cao family to return to martial arts. Everyone thought it was just a gimmick, but my uncle actually went on the battlefield to conquer, and the shouts in Zhongjing shocked the Liao Dynasty. people……"

Thinking of Cao Yi's words in Zhongjing City, Gao Taotao couldn't help but laugh, and then said seriously: "But even so, he still lacks the experience of being independent and cannot be regarded as a first-class military general. As soon as the sharp weapon came out today, I thought, The Cao family is considered a warrior."

She looked at Zhao Shu, who nodded, "After today, the Cao family has returned to the ranks of warriors."

Immediately, Zhao Shu's words were spread intentionally.

The Cao family was boiling.

Cao Yi didn't go home, but he asked someone to spread the word that there was a big banquet.

The emotions of the dignitaries in the capital were very complicated. Some came to congratulate, while others cursed at home.

Most of the descendants of the military generals who founded the country are rich and noble, but they cannot see the future.

The Cao family was originally like this, but after today it was completely different, which made many people unable to help but envy and hate them.

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