Li Zhi had never seen with his own eyes what the so-called firecrackers were. Li Sujie just described it, and Li Zhi got carried away.
He was too eager for military victory. Li Zhi could not help but be excited about anything that would help the Tang Dynasty soldiers expand their territory and achieve victory.
This is Li Zhi’s obsession.
He has always lived in the shadow of Li Shimin, and people all over the world will unconsciously compare him with his father. In comparison, Li Zhi is indeed somewhat inferior.
During the Zhenguan years, the Tang Dynasty was established. There were too many enemies around for the Tang Dynasty to conquer, and too much land for the Tang Dynasty's soldiers to take over. Therefore, during the Wude and Zhenguan years, the Tang Dynasty used troops to fight many times.
Until Li Zhi came to the throne, not only had the predecessors fought almost all the battles they had to fight, but more importantly, the world had been impoverished due to long-term military wars and the people could no longer hold on. Li Zhi was not allowed to issue policies to recuperate and recuperate.
The people took a breath.
But in his heart, the great achievements of his father, Emperor Li Shimin, were obstacles that he could never overcome.
It's not that he insists on comparing, but the people in the world are comparing.
The new emperor is very soft, not as tough as his father.
This new emperor is gentle and gentle. He is indeed different from those who have been on the battlefield and those who have not been on the battlefield. He is not like the late Emperor Taizong...
The new emperor has not fought many battles since he ascended the throne, and all his knives were directed at his own people. Even his own uncle was killed...
If you hear too much gossip, obsession will arise from your heart.
He wanted to surpass his father, he wanted to create a greater achievement than his father, and he wanted to hold his head high when offering sacrifices to the late emperor in the Ancestral Temple.
Years ago, in the battle against Tiele, Xue Rengui fixed the Tianshan Mountains with three arrows, which saved Li Zhi's face. The reputation of the Tang Dynasty King once again shocked the neighboring countries.
But it's not enough, far from enough.
Li Zhi needs greater victory and needs to expand more territory!
Only when the territory exceeds that of his father's reign, will his image in the eyes of the people in the world improve slightly, and when they talk about him behind his back, they will no longer say that he is inferior to the late emperor in every way.
Then, at this time, Li Qinzai invented gunpowder.
Just like when Li Zhi planned to rewrite "Chronicles of Clan" and try to knock down the family members, Li Qinzai just happened to compile "Hundred Family Surnames".
When he was planning to conquer Tiele in the north, Li Qinzai happened to invent the divine arm bow.
Just when he was about to make a fortune, Li Qinzai invented toilet paper.
The last one sounds a little weird...
In short, the timing was perfect, as if Li Qinzai was keeping an eye on his mind and specially developed a new product.
It's strange to invent new objects, and what's even more strange is that Li Qinzai can follow his wishes and find the right opportunity to invent new objects every time, which is very pleasing.
I don’t know what others think, but Li Zhi is very happy anyway, and at the same time Li Zhi has become more and more firm in his guess about Li Qinzai.
This son must be a disciple of the Mohist family, possessing unparalleled talents and learning.
Writing beautiful articles and immortal poems is considered talent in the eyes of emperors, but it is only talent that adds to the prosperity of a prosperous age.
Li Qinzai's unique knowledge was truly valued by the emperor. He would give the emperor whatever he needed.
He was born with meritorious service in three dynasties, and had no ambitions for officialdom or power. He deliberately avoided the intrigues and fights in the court, and did not get involved in state affairs and the emperor's family affairs. He lived in the countryside like a hermit.
How could Li Zhi not like such a talent?
"Wang Changfu, please quickly send the imprisoned fast horse and call Li Qinzai back to Chang'an to report." Li Zhi immediately ordered.
"Wait a minute!" Empress Wu suddenly stopped Wang Changfu, turned around and said to Li Zhi: "Your Majesty, I believe that the emperor should be a courteous corporal, and should be courteous to the talents of the world, in order to be loyal."
Li Zhi was startled: "The queen means..."
Empress Wu smiled sweetly: "Your Majesty should go see Li Jingchu in person and see with your own eyes whether the new object he created is as powerful as he said."
"The emperor deigned to condescend and come in person, which is even more solemn and favoring for Li Jingchu. This son has great talents, and he should be treated with courtesy."
After Li Zhi pondered, he glanced at Empress Wu approvingly.
This woman's mind is more generous and ambitious than that of Ang Zang's man. She is obviously a girl, but there are great rivers running in her heart.
This may be her charm. Li Zhi ignored the ridicule and opposition of his subjects and made this woman who had served his father the queen. In addition to love, her character and view of the world were also one of the reasons.
"According to the Queen's words, Chang Fu, prepare carriages and horses, and simple ceremonial guards, I will personally go to Ganjing Village. Haha, I have been coveting the delicacies cooked by Jing Chu himself for a long time, and I can enjoy them happily." Li Zhi said cheerfully.
laughed.
Empress Wu smiled sweetly, her eyes moved quickly, and she quickly glanced at the two princes Li Sujie and Li Xian, feeling slightly disappointed with Li Xian.
The princes couldn't help but make comparisons. It was obviously something they both saw with their own eyes at the same time. Li Sujie paid attention to it and immediately thought of whether it could be used in the military. He also specifically asked Li Qinzai not to leak the secret recipe.
Li Xian, on the other hand, just heard a sound and nothing more happened.
Comparing the two cars, you can tell whether they are superior or inferior.
How could Empress Wu not be disappointed when her biological legitimate son was not as good as her concubine.
Especially since this concubine was the son of an enemy, Empress Wu became even more dissatisfied.
Li Zhi is very efficient in doing things, and he really just leaves as soon as he says it.
In the middle of the family banquet, Li Zhi took the lead to leave the banquet without even asking about the two princes' studies, preparing to leave the palace in a carriage.
After Empress Wu and the two princes sent Li Zhi off respectfully, they returned to Chengxiang Hall and found that the family dinner was a little less flavorful.
Empress Wu sighed secretly and put down the jade chopsticks.
The two princes also wisely stood up and left.
After Li Xian saluted, he ran away happily and did not return to the palace for a long time. He missed the cats and birds in the palace and couldn't wait to go back to see them.
Li Sujie stood outside the palace gate, maintaining a bowed posture, waiting for Empress Wu to drive ahead.
Empress Wu looked helplessly at Li Xian's excited back, then at Li Sujie who was bowing respectfully, and sighed again, feeling quite complicated.
When passing by Li Sujie, Empress Wu stopped, looked sideways at him, and whispered: "You don't have to be so careful. Things between the elders will not affect the younger ones."
"Besides, just because you are now Li Jingchu's disciple, I will never do anything to you, as long as you don't be stupid."
After saying these words, Empress Wu left gracefully.
Li Sujie stood there, looking dazed for a moment, then suddenly her knees softened, and she knelt on the ground with tears streaming down her face, and finally she couldn't help but howl.
As soon as she cried, Li Sujie immediately stopped her voice, bit her lip, and let her tears flow, but she never made a sound again.
The knife that had been hanging over his head for several years was finally taken back.
Because of that sentence "Just because you are Li Jingchu's disciple".
The outside of the hall was empty. Li Sujie was still kneeling on the ground, crying and murmuring: "Li Jingchu's disciple, I am...Mr. Li's disciple!"