Yu Wenhao went to Emperor Ming Yuan and asked about gunpowder weapons. Emperor Ming Yuan didn't know about it, and even the Supreme Emperor never told him.
Taifu Wei was called and asked if there had been any records, but Taifu Wei said that he had never recorded the use of gunpowder weapons in any battle. Taifu Wei was hesitant when he spoke, and he obviously knew something about the inside story.
"However, the Supreme Emperor said that it was only used once and was banned by Master Hui Zong. Father, although these weapons cannot be compared with the chariots developed by Dazhou, they are also very useful. My son suggested that the Ministry of War can
Continue research and development." Yu Wenhao said.
Emperor Ming Yuan hesitated, "Since Mr. Hui Zong has issued a strict edict to ban these weapons, I don't feel comfortable disobeying his last decree."
Yu Wenhao was anxious, "Father, now we buy Da Zhou's chariots, which are also very lethal. We will also use them on the battlefield. Why can we buy other people's chariots, but can't develop them ourselves? One moment, another moment,
During the time of Master Hui Zong, Prince Anfeng was guarding the border, and barbarians from all directions did not dare to invade. But now the Northern Desert is watching with eager eyes and wolves are ambitious, so we must be on guard against it."
Emperor Ming Yuan thought for a while, "What did your grandfather say about this?"
"The old man said he didn't object, but he didn't approve either."
Emperor Ming Yuan was silent for a moment, "He didn't make this decree, so I can't make the decision."
In other words, he was not willing to be someone who disobeyed Mr. Hui Zong's will.
Yu Wenhao sighed, "Father, please think about it. There is no need to tell the world about this matter. The Ministry of War can just develop it privately. When it is developed, whether it will be used or not is a matter for later."
Emperor Ming Yuan said: "Master Hui Zong banned it because he probably didn't want the Northern Tang Dynasty to fall into a militaristic situation, and his worries were justified. Too much killing would always bring disaster to the country. Now there are rumors among the people. If
The news of the development of weapons spread out, fearing that there will be another chaos. Of course, Beimo and Hong Lie teamed up to deal with Dazhou because Dazhou was developing chariots. They were afraid that Dazhou would grow stronger and threaten them. If Dazhou did not have Chen Jingting,
Even if I’m afraid, I can’t hold on.”
Yu Wenhao said: "Father, that's what I said, but who dares to insult the Great Zhou Dynasty today? There are crises, but there are opportunities only when there is danger. If we in the Northern Tang Dynasty want to become a strong country, we must develop weapons and equipment.
The Great Zhou Dynasty will not always be on good terms with the Northern Tang Dynasty. We have to consider the future of the Northern Tang Dynasty. We will not invade, but we must have a strong defense."
Emperor Ming Yuan said: "If you want to defend yourself, then build a city wall. Wouldn't it be more effective?"
Yu Wenhao was full of passion and was defeated by Emperor Ming Yuan's words. He knew that his father was afraid that Bei Mo would invade if he learned about the weapons developed, but now the war may actually be triggered. If this war is really going to be fought, then let's fight it.
He knew that it would be difficult to persuade his father at the moment, so he had to find another way.
After leaving the palace and returning home, with a melancholy look on his face, Yuan Qingling knew that he had hit a wall and asked, "How is it?"
"These weapons were indeed used on the battlefield, but Hui Zong later issued an order to ban them, and they were not allowed to be recorded by historians. I don't know why. The emperor only said that the killing was excessive and he was banned by Hui Zong. But I think it should be
There is another reason, otherwise, why is it not recorded in the annals of history?"
"Old generals in the court should know this, right?" Yuan Qing Ling said.
Yu Wenhao's heart moved, and he immediately ordered to go to Yuan Mansion to ask Mrs. Dingguo to come over.
Mrs. Dingguo knew that there must be something important when the prince summoned her, so she didn't waste any time and came right away.
When she heard Yu Wenhao talking about gunpowder weapons, she was startled, "There are any more in the Ministry of War?"
"Yes, does Mrs. Dingguo know how to use those weapons?" Yu Wenhao asked.