Chapter 26 Gunpowder provided by Chongzhen of Ming Dynasty

The royal chapel was very large and surrounded by high city walls. Emperor Taizong of Tang, Fang Xuanling, Li Jing, Yue Fei and others stood around the high platform of the chapel to protect their safety.

They were nervously looking at the city wall in the distance, to see if it would be blown up.

Chongzhen put the explosive bag under the city wall and then pulled the long lead to a distance far enough.

Ignite the lead and hide behind a wall.

The leads burn rapidly and constantly approach the explosive pack.

Boom!

There was a loud bang in the sky, and the thick smoke mixed with a lot of sand and dust scared everyone.

If it hadn't been for making arrangements in advance, I would have been panicked and in chaos.

"The wall is gone!"

Emperor Taizong of Tang and others widened their eyes, and a gap was blown out of the city wall of the churchyard, and such a thick wall was destroyed!

Incredible, incredible!

It took a long time before everyone came to their senses.

Everyone was very excited and excited, and Yue Fei was no exception. He was not at home before and was the first time he saw him. He felt that this gunpowder was much stronger than the Song Dynasty.

In fact, the gunpowder formula provided by Chongzhen was a black gunpowder formula that merged into a ground in the late Ming Dynasty, which was so powerful.

If it was relied on the original gunpowder formula of the Ming Dynasty, it would not be much more powerful than the Song Dynasty gunpowder in Yue Fei's case.

Although gunpowder was invented very early, it was not the correct black gunpowder formula until the end of the Ming Dynasty. Gunpowder was not powerful, and it was like setting off fireworks. It was no wonder that Song, Yuan, Ming, and firearms were not the main force on the battlefield, but were more reliant on people to fight with swords.

Of course, firearms have a strong shock effect, especially artillery.

It was not until the late Ming Dynasty that the Western gunpowder formula was integrated, and the power of gunpowder was greatly improved. With flintlock rifles, iron cast cannons, etc., the firearms became real firearms and officially entered the age of thermal weapons.

Unfortunately, the Qing Dynasty closed its doors and missed the opportunity.

The gunpowder formula taken out by Chongzhen was close to the standard black gunpowder formula, so the explosive pack was very powerful and could blow up thick city walls.

This kind of gunpowder is really a magical tool when used well. Who dares to provoke the Tang Dynasty?

"I……"

Emperor Taizong of Tang was shocked and could not describe his feelings at the moment in words.

Li Jing's body trembled, so excited: "This is...a magical weapon!"

I can't imagine how powerful the army would become after the Tang Dynasty owned this thing.

Fang Xuanling was excited and quickly became alert: "Your Majesty, such magical artifacts must be kept strictly confidential and must not be leaked, otherwise they will be unimaginable!"

If it is obtained by the enemy and by those who want to rebel, it will inevitably bring disaster to the Tang Dynasty.

This is a double-edged sword. If you use it well, you will be invincible. If you use it poorly, you will be doomed.

"Sun Zhen!"

Emperor Taizong of Tang suddenly realized and quickly called Chongzhen over: "Who else knows how to prepare this gunpowder except you?"

Chongzhen said without hesitation: "No one else knows except for the six brothers. Your Majesty doesn't have to worry too much. As long as the Tang Dynasty strictly controls it, it is unlikely that others want to make gunpowder and firearms.

We must not give up the food and seal it up because of choking! I believe that with Your Majesty's wisdom, the gunpowder will shine brightly in the Tang Dynasty and let all nations come to pay tribute!”

This flattery of Emperor Taizong of Tang was very enjoyable. "What I love said is very good, and you cannot give up on your food because of choking. The Tang Dynasty must use gunpowder well and use it to shock the world. No one dares to attack the Tang Dynasty!"

Gunpowder is a magical tool, and it must be strictly controlled if it is used.

Li Jing said: "Your Majesty should strictly prohibit private gunpowder. Whether it is the previous gunpowder or the current one, it will not work, so as not to use it with ulterior motives.

In addition, it needs to be kept confidential and not allowed to leak the configuration method."

Fang Xuanling suggested: "A yamen specializing in managing gunpowder is needed to be set up to secretly produce it. Only when the Tang army has basically mastered and used it can we feel at ease."

When the Tang Dynasty has enough gunpowder and firearms, even if the enemy or others make it, they can quickly suppress the opponent.

The two prime ministers and Emperor Taizong of Tang were constantly discussing, and Chongzhen and Yue Fei were waiting.

After they finished their discussion, Chongzhen said: "Your Majesty, I have firearms that have not been displayed. Although the explosive pack made of gunpowder is powerful, it is complex and dangerous to use.

The firearms made by Chen are more convenient to use.”

Gunpowder and firearms are all related to gunpowder at first glance.

"I am looking forward to the firearm, I will show you my dear."

Emperor Taizong of Tang looked expectant, and Chongzhen brought him so much surprise today.

Fang Xuanling, Li Jing, Yue Fei and others also paid attention.

Chongzhen brought several muskets, the most advanced muskets in the late Ming Dynasty, second only to the cobs and flintlock rifles.

The best ones were not brought out, but there was a follow-up plan.

But the effect of the musket has already amazed Emperor Taizong of Tang and others.

"I am a member of the Contribution of Gunpowder and Firearms, and I am a member of the Third Clause, responsible for the production of Gunpowder and firearms in the Tang Dynasty."

Emperor Taizong of Tang promoted Chongzhen to the position and directly awarded him a title. He was appointed as the third rank of official position, only two smaller than Fang Xuanling and Li Jing.

It's so grand!

Neither Fang Xuanling nor Li Jing had any objections to this.

He even believed that if gunpowder and firearms were used well in the future, Chongzhen could still give them to the second-rank duke.

The gunpowder contributed by Chongzhen was too important, and it was not enough to show its contribution without giving a heavy reward.

Yue Fei recommended meritoriously, and his official rank was upgraded to one level, from the fifth level to the fourth level.

At this point, the Sun family, the third-rank powerful Marquis of Chongzhen, and Yue Fei was the fourth-rank general Dingyuan, the viscount, and the seventh-rank county magistrate of Li Bai.

He has become a new nobleman!

The news soon came out of the court, and there was an uproar.

I don’t know what Chongzhen of the Sun family did, but he was even appointed as a marquis.

The matters of gunpowder and firearms must be kept confidential, so no one else can know the reason.

"This Sun Zhen used to promote movable type printing technology, but this time he would not have offered anything shameful to be named a marquis, right?"

"What can I directly confer a title on a marquis?"

"Is this Sun Zhen less than twenty years old? He is already a marquis, which is amazing!"

"The Sun family is so talented!"

Curious people can't even think of it even if they want to break their heads.

The plan was successful, and the six brothers of the Sun family had already celebrated in the history chat group.

Li Bai: "Congratulations to Marquis Weiwu. I am a little envious of the third brother. I don't know if I will be granted a marquis' fate in the future."

Li Bai had already gone to Qizhou to be the county magistrate, and Zhuge Liang also went with him.

Zhuge Liang: "The plan goes smoothly and the Sun family becomes powerful. As long as you are cautious, you can keep your life worry-free."

With the current power of the Sun family, as long as they do not commit suicide, they will not die.

What's more, Emperor Taizong of Tang was relatively enlightened and was good to his subjects and would not deal with the Sun family for no reason.

Zhang Hao: "My business can be relaxed, and it depends entirely on my brothers' support."

Bai Qi: "Leave your home to me, don't worry about breaking through."

Bai Qi, the head of the family!

Chongzhen: "It's just a marquis, and it's not something I can get from my own ability. There's nothing to show off."

Chongzhen, who had served as emperor, didn't care much about this marquis.

Then he said, "We should congratulate the fourth brother. The emperor gave him a marriage. The girl is the youngest daughter of Duke Lai, but she will have to wait for the three-year mourning period."

Bai Qi was puzzled: "Didn't it mean that Li Jing wants to marry his granddaughter to his fourth brother?"

Zhang Hao said: "It seems that the emperor is afraid that Li Jing is too powerful. If the fourth brother becomes Li Jing's son-in-law, the fourth brother will probably be suppressed by the emperor in the future. It is very good to marry Duke Lai's youngest daughter."

Zhuge Liang agreed: "The fourth brother agreed to it, and the emperor wanted to weigh the court officials. I believe Li Jing would understand it and would not blame the fourth brother."

Li Bai said: "The daughter of Duke Lai is definitely not bad. Congratulations to the fourth brother. By the way, you are the Marquis of Powerful Wu now. Maybe the emperor will give you a princess."

Chongzhen replied: "As long as it's not Princess Gaoyang."

In Chongzhen's mind, he was the emperor in his previous life and now he is a marquis, so it is very appropriate to cooperate with the princess.

Zhang Hao joked: "That might be possible."

Chongzhen's face turned dark and he was a little worried. What if he was given a marriage to Princess Gaoyang?
Chapter completed!