Chapter 25 The Attack on Chongzhen, the Shocking of Emperor Taizong of Tang

Emperor Taizong of Tang, Li Shimin, did not rush to see Chongzhen. He first met Yue Fei to express his and the court's concern and importance to Yue Fei.

Yue Fei here is only twenty years old and is already a fifth-rank military post with a bright future.

"Pengju, you are already in your prime, but you are still unmarried. Is there a girl's family?"

Emperor Taizong of Tang was very caring and mentioned Yue Fei's marriage.

Yue Fei here is still the name "Pengju". He looks young, but his performance is very steady and sophisticated, and he is not as immature as young people. This is also one of the things that Emperor Taizong of Tang admires.

"Home, friends, colleagues, talked about some media, but it has not been decided yet."

Yue Fei said truthfully that there is no barrier to marrying a wife here, so he is open-minded. Bai Qi and Li Bai are both married, let alone him. There is no need to be pretentious. It is normal to marry and have children wherever you are.

Emperor Taizong of Tang thought about it and asked, "Duke Lai has a daughter who has not yet been married. She is dignified and generous. She has studied and is considered a good match for you. How about I help you become a matchmaker? However, you need to wait for the three-year mourning period of Duke Lai, which means you will have to wait for more than two years."

In fact, Emperor Taizong of Tang had heard that Li Jing intended to marry his granddaughter to Yue Fei, worried that Li Jing would "be too big to lose" in the future, and hoped that Yue Fei would marry Li Jing's granddaughter.

Yue Fei is worthy of the princess, but at present, Emperor Taizong of Tang has no daughter and is not suitable for getting married, so they are still too young.

After thinking about it, Duke Lai Duke Du Ruhui had a young daughter. Du Ruhui passed away, and the Du family's power declined severely after all, Emperor Taizong of Tang felt that he owed Du Ruhui.

So I won multiple goals in one fell swoop, and I wanted Yue Fei to marry Du Ruhui's youngest daughter.

Even if Yue Fei waited for two more years, he would not marry important officials such as Li Jing.

Emperor Taizong of Tang valued Yue Fei, hoping that he could stand on his side, and not want him to be attracted by other ministers.

I considered Princess Gaoyang, but two years later, she was only fourteen years old, less than the age of getting married, and was eight or nine years apart from Yue Fei, which was a bit older for the royal family.

Du Ruhui's youngest daughter is two years younger than Yue Fei. Because Du Ruhui passed away, she delayed her marriage and had the opportunity to betroth Yue Fei.

"Thank you for your marriage."

Yue Fei thought about it but did not refuse.

As for waiting for more than two years, it doesn't matter. He is not in a hurry, and getting married and having children is just a formality.

"Haha, Pengju wins my heart."

Emperor Taizong of Tang was very happy to see Yue Fei so knowledgeable and so loyal.

After chatting for a while, then Emperor Taizong of Tang asked Chongzhen to come in.

After the salute, Emperor Taizong of Tang looked at Chongzhen curiously: "My dear, what are you going to offer this time?"

Chongzhen said: "Your Majesty, I have gained a lot in recent years to study gunpowder. I have configured new gunpowder and made some firearms that can be used to assemble the Tang army..."

gunpowder?

Emperor Taizong of Tang knew that firecrackers were made of gunpowder.

In history, during the Sui Dynasty, three-way gunpowder, saltpeter, sulfur and charcoal were born. However, black gunpowder was officially launched in the Tang Dynasty (late 9th century). Gunpowder was invented by ancient alchemists. From the Warring States Period to the early Han Dynasty, emperors and nobles were immersed in the fantasy of being gods and immortality, which drove some alchemists and Taoists to refine "illusion elixirs", and gradually invented the formula of gunpowder during the refining process.

The Tang Dynasty alchemists first invented the method of sulphur fire suppression in the first year of Yongchun (682) of Emperor Gaozong of Tang Dynasty. They used sulfur and saltpeter to grind into powder and added soap horns (containing carbon). In the third year of Yuanhe (808), the method of sulphur, sulfur, and aristolochia (containing carbon). These two formulas are mixed with three medicinal ingredients and have initially possessed the ingredients contained in gunpowder.

The Tang Dynasty gunpowder was not used in military affairs, but was used by the people, such as firecrackers, fireworks, acrobatic performances, etc.

Gunpowder was officially used in the Song Dynasty. In addition, the Song Dynasty also used flames more widely. For example, acrobatics in the circus of the Song Dynasty, as well as the fireworks acrobatics in puppet shows - medicine-launched puppets. The Song Dynasty performed acrobatics such as "Holding Gong", "hard ghost", and "dumb art drama", all used the newly emerging gunpowder products "fire war" and "spouting fireworks" to create a mysterious atmosphere. The Song people also performed illusions with gunpowder, such as spraying fireworks, clouds and mists to escape people, transform objects, etc., to achieve magical and blurred effects.

China invented gunpowder first used to make fireworks (it is worth mentioning that many people actually believed that China had no scientific statement. They used gunpowder to make fireworks, and created compass to see Feng Shui). Soon after, they used it and the world's first rocket. Cannons and muskets were used to make gunpowder in the Song Dynasty, making China's technology far ahead of the world.

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"What I love said about gunpowder is the gunpowder used to make firecrackers?"

Emperor Taizong of Tang could not understand how this kind of gunpowder was used in the army.

Chongzhen said slowly: "Your Majesty, the gunpowder I developed comes from the kind of gunpowder I made, but it is different. The gunpowder I prepared is much more powerful and can be used to destroy the city wall!"

Destroy the city walls!

Emperor Taizong of Tang suddenly became solemn. If there was such a powerful gunpowder, wouldn’t the city wall be useless in the future?

Yue Fei also knew the gunpowder formula of the Song Dynasty and some methods of manufacturing firearms, but the formulas and firearms in the late Ming Dynasty were far different.

"Is it really so powerful?"

Emperor Taizong of Tang couldn't believe it: "This matter is not a joke!"

Chongzhen said seriously: "Your Majesty, I can prepare some things in the teaching ground and then show it to Your Majesty. It is false to hear it, and it is true to see it."

"What a "hearing is false and seeing is true." I'm sure!"

Emperor Taizong of Tang ordered people to cooperate with Chongzhen to make arrangements in the palace.

Chongzhen brought gunpowder and firearms, and handed them over to the guards for supervision.

Emperor Taizong of Tang looked at Chongzhen's actions from afar, and at the same time he notified the prime ministers, Fang Xuanling and Li Jing to come.

Of course, security is also very important. Emperor Taizong of Tang asked many guards to come here in case of accidents.

Fang Xuanling and Li Jing received the notice and rushed over together.

They knew from the eunuchs that the whole story was the whole story.

"Sun Zhen from the Sun family, isn't he the one who has contributed movable type printing before?"

Li Jing has an impression of this name because he knows that Yue Fei's family is known. As a military general, he values ​​Yue Fei far more than Li Bai.

"It's this person!"

Fang Xuanling said: "Gunpowder? Do you think that gunpowder that makes firecrackers can really blow up the city wall?"

Li Jing shook his head: "It's hard to imagine. However, since Yue Fei recommended his younger brother, he would definitely not make a false statement. If there is really gunpowder that can destroy the city wall, then it will be a magic weapon for the Tang army. Who will be the enemy of the Tang Dynasty in the future?"

Despite the doubts, I also look forward to it.

When the two arrived at the churchyard, Chongzhen had almost completed the arrangement.
Chapter completed!