Inside the Hall of Eternal Life.

The Minister of Works suddenly stood up and glared at Cao Zhengchun.

The Minister of Works never expected that Cao Zhengchun would be so arrogant that he would dare to be the emperor and bite him randomly.

His Minister of Works was loyal to the emperor and to the Tang Dynasty, so how could he leak gunpowder?

The Minister of Works turned his head and looked at the emperor, saying word by word: "Your Majesty, Cao Zhengchun framed the old minister. The old minister is willing to use his death to understand. He has never disclosed any secret of gunpowder to the outside world!"

Li Si sat upright on the dragon throne, looking at the angry Minister of Works, his expression did not change at all.

"My dear, don't be excited."

"Cao Zhengchun just told me that when I found traces of gunpowder in Chang'an City, I was also very curious. Gunpowder is the top secret of my Tang Dynasty, so why did it appear in Chang'an City?"

As soon as Li Si finished speaking, the Minister of Works changed drastically, as if he was struck by lightning.

The Minister of Works subconsciously wanted to deny it, but he was fully responsible for the matter of gunpowder, and except for him, only the emperor knew about it.

The development site of the Ministry of Works outside Chang'an City is only the Minister of Works who can enter and exit at will.

The Minister of Works cannot suspect that the emperor leaked the secret

"Your Majesty, maybe Cao Zhengchun admitted his mistake."

The Minister of Works said with a tough bullet.

"Sir, I wonder if this is the gunpowder you developed?"

Cao Zhengchun sneered and handed the black powder to the Minister of Works and looked at it.

The moment the Minister of Works saw the black powder, he roared in his mind.

The Minister of Works can confirm that the black powder in Cao Zhengchun's hand is gunpowder.

But how did Cao Zhengchun have gunpowder?

Could it be that gunpowder really appeared in Chang'an City as Cao Zhengchun said?

Before the Minister of Works could figure it out, Li Si's words suddenly rang out.

"My dear, what else do you have to say now?"

Li Si's voice gradually became cold. If the Minister of Works really betrayed the Tang Dynasty, Li Si would never tolerate the Minister of Works walking out of the palace alive.

The Minister of Works could no longer stand and knelt on the ground with a thud: "Your Majesty, the old minister has never handed over the gunpowder to anyone."

"The old minister is well aware of the importance of gunpowder to our Tang Dynasty. From beginning to end, the old minister has never told anyone about this and has never brought gunpowder back to Chang'an City."

When Li Si heard this, he looked at the Minister of Revenue and said lightly: "Oh? According to my dear, did this gunpowder fly to Chang'an City by himself?"

"My dear, do you regard me as a fool?"

Although Li Si's tone was plain, the Minister of Works saw it, but he felt that the sky was falling.

From ancient times to the present, imperial power has been supreme.

No matter how brave the Minister of Works is, he will never dare to regard the emperor as a fool.

The reason why the emperor said this was obviously losing patience with the Minister of Works.

However, even if the Minister of Works knows this, he doesn't know how to explain it.

The black powder in Cao Zhengchun's hand is indeed gunpowder.

The ironclad evidence is as strong as a mountain. Even if the Minister of Works has made a mistake, he will not be able to cleanse his grievances.

"Your Majesty, Old Master"

"Old minister"

The Minister of Works knelt on the ground, with cold sweat falling like rain on his neck.

The Minister of Works has troubles.

Even if the Minister of Works wants to prove his innocence, he still knows that it is impossible.

"His Majesty."

"Please give me a chance."

"Give the old minister half a month. If the old minister still cannot find out why the gunpowder leaked, the old minister will voluntarily take the death!!"

The Minister of Works said in a trembling voice.

The Minister of Works of the Ministry of Works knew that the emperor was decisive in his killing and could not tolerate any sand in his eyes. Now that the evidence is as strong as a mountain, the emperor will never let himself survive.

The reason why the Minister of Works said this was just a little unwilling to accept it.

His Minister of Works clearly did nothing, but he was labeled as betrayed the Tang Dynasty.

However, what made the Minister of Works feel incredible was that on the dragon throne, Li Si suddenly spoke: "I'm sure."

As soon as Li Si finished speaking, the Minister of Works was stunned.

He never dreamed that the emperor would actually give him half a month to investigate?

Li Si sat on the dragon throne and looked at the Minister of Works: "I will limit you to find out the whole story of this matter within half a month. Otherwise, not only you will die, but your whole family and the nine clans will die!"

"Old minister"

"The old minister obeys the order!!!"

The Minister of Works was so excited that he burst into tears.

The reason why the Minister of Works was so excited was not because he could live half a month longer, but because the emperor was willing to give him a chance.

The Minister of Works is not afraid of death. What the Minister of Works is afraid of is that the emperor does not even give him a chance.

Until the Minister of Works left the palace, he felt as if he was dreaming.

He, the Minister of Works, really came out alive?

The Minister of Works knew in his heart that all this was the emperor's great kindness and great virtue, and he gave him a chance.

“Who is it?”

"Who brought gunpowder to Chang'an privately?!"

The Minister of Works took a deep breath.

He was ready to go back and thoroughly investigate all the people involved in making gunpowder.

In the view of the Minister of Works, there must be something wrong among these people!

Palace of Eternal Life.

After the Minister of Works left, Cao Zhengchun bowed and said, "Your Majesty, do you think the Minister of Works is innocent?"

Cao Zhengchun's words revealed doubts.

In Cao Zhengchun's eyes, if His Majesty had any doubts, he would never allow the Minister of Works to leave.

Even if the Minister of Works was really framed, at least one trip to the Dongchang dungeon would be impossible to avoid.

"He doesn't have the courage to betray the Tang Dynasty!"

Li Si leaned slightly on the dragon throne and spoke.

At the beginning, when Li Si heard Cao Zhengchun report this, he felt it was impossible.

What kind of virtue is the Minister of Works? How dare you do such a thing?

Until he met the Minister of Works, Li Si became more sure of his thoughts.

After Li Si came in, he had been secretly observing the reaction of the Minister of Works.

In Li Si's eyes, the performance of the Minister of Works was not a disguise.

When Cao Zhengchun heard this, he said in surprise: "If it weren't for the Minister of Works, who would have missed gunpowder in Chang'an City?"

Li Si shook his head and said, "It will be clear in half a month."

When Li Si said this, he looked at Cao Zhengchun and said, "Cao Zhengchun, you have also sent someone to investigate this matter in the past half month."

"I'm a little curious. Who dares to lower my eyes and activate gunpowder!"

"The old slave obeys the order."

Upon hearing this, Cao Zhengchun withdrew from the Palace of Eternal Life.

Shortly after Cao Zhengchun left, the eunuch who was close to him came in to report.

"Your Majesty, King Liang has come back."

"At this moment, I am waiting outside to see Your Majesty and return the order to Your Majesty."

The eunuch, the close servant, said respectfully.

"Let him come in."

Li Si waved his hand.

Soon, King Liang entered the Hall of Eternal Life.

Compared to when he left Chang'an, King Liang's skin was much darker and his eyes were much sharper at this moment.

"I have seen Your Majesty!"

King Liang knelt on one knee and said loudly.

Li Si sat on the dragon throne and looked at King Liang with a smile.

"How does it feel to be self-respecting during this period?"

As soon as Li Si finished speaking, King Liang's face changed drastically.
Chapter completed!