Wanli said in front of Wang Xijue that he wanted to clean up the atmosphere of twilight in the court. Wang Xijue, who was nearly sixty years old, didn't think there was anything wrong. //Visit and download txt novel //In fact, he himself often said this in front of Wanli
He said this because he also deeply felt that there was too little vitality in the court of the Ming Dynasty.
Wanli is not yet 30 years old this year, and it is the time when he is ambitious and wants to do some big things. However, the ministers who hold great power in the court are all old people, which greatly constrains his hands and feet. At that time, Zhang Juzheng was in the cabinet
When he was the chief minister, although he was very old, he dared to think and act, and was more radical than many young people. After Zhang Juzheng's death, Shen Shixing and others only focused on the issue of which son of Wanli would become the prince. They were like a bunch of people.
Neighborhood committee aunt, how can this not make Wanli feel depressed?
The appearance of Su Hao made Wanli feel a fresh feeling, which is why he promoted Su Hao in an unusual way. Now, Su Hao, who was entrusted with the important task by him, has indeed fulfilled his mission and created the annihilation and peace in Huai'an Mansion.
The miraculous feat of capturing more than 200 Japanese pirates alive and destroying a Japanese pirate nest gave Wanli great confidence. Today, when he inspected Su's Industrial Park, Wanli saw many new gadgets, especially those contained in Xu Guangqi and others.
Wanli admired Wanli's innovative spirit, so he started to grant officials and make wishes on a whim.
Xu Guangqi thanked Wanli and stood up to serve as Wanli's tour guide. When he reached the corner of the industrial park, Xu Guangqi stopped and hesitantly said to Wanli and others: "Your Majesty, Wang Cifu, the factory in front of us is a bit dangerous. We
Why don’t you go and see it?”
"What does danger mean?" Wang Xijue asked.
Xu Guangqi knew that he couldn't hide it, so he could only bite the bullet and said: "This factory is run by the student Luo Yuqing. It is ordered by Chief Su to develop new types of gunpowder, so it is somewhat dangerous."
"You mean, you still make gunpowder?" Wang Xijue asked Xu Guangqi with a half-smiling expression.
Xu Guangqi was sweating all over and didn't know how to explain it. According to the laws of the Ming Dynasty, private manufacturing of gunpowder was a very serious crime. Su Hao dared to let Luo Yuqing trial-produce gunpowder because of Li Long's request to the Inner Government's Military Staff Bureau.
After saying hello, everyone turned a blind eye and passed by. But how could Xu Guangqi say these words in front of the emperor and the deputy minister of the cabinet?
Li Long stood up and said to Wanli: "Your Majesty, this old slave knows about this. Su Hao is a member of the army, and the Ministry of War has allowed his survey camp to possess firearms. However, he feels that the Ming army currently uses
The firearms were not powerful enough, so I prepared some more powerful gunpowder. The eunuch in charge of the Arms and Staff Bureau also knew about this. It was filed with them."
"Mr. Wang, the battle report from Huai'an Prefecture said that the Kanyu camp achieved such a remarkable result by blowing up most of the Japanese pirates with hand grenades. This grenade must contain the new gunpowder that Xu Aiqing mentioned, right?" Wanli asked. Regarding
He is not that sensitive about gunpowder. The entire Ming Dynasty army uses tens of thousands of kilograms of gunpowder per year. How much trouble can Su Hao create if he makes a gunpowder by himself?
Wang Xijue said: "I asked the Ministry of War for confirmation on this matter, and the Ministry of War said that Kanyu camp has always been equipped with this new type of gunpowder. When Su Hao was in Bozhou, he used this gunpowder to blow up the stone dam and flood Yang Yinglong's house with water.
5,000 elite soldiers have eliminated a hidden danger for our Ming Dynasty. Chief Xu, Su Hao should have used this new type of gunpowder."
"Exactly." Xu Guangqi said. From the tone of Wan Li and Wang Xijue's tone, he felt that these two people were not particularly concerned about Su Hao's private manufacture of gunpowder, so he let it go.
"Since there is such good gunpowder, why doesn't the Ministry of War purchase it in large quantities for nine-sided defense?" Wanli asked Wang Xijue.
"This... I'm afraid it's just some sectarian opinions." Wang Xijue said helplessly.
At the Ministry of War, he had heard Wang Yi'e talk about the new gunpowder in Su Hao's hands, but because Su Hao was from Li Long's side, the Ministry of War had adopted an indifferent attitude towards Su Hao's invention out of suspicion.
Fortunately, the telescope was submitted to the Ministry of War before Su Hao and Li Long met, otherwise the Ministry of War would not even accept such a thing.
Xu Guangqi said: "Your Majesty, our gunpowder factory is currently only doing research on new types of gunpowder, and the output is not much. Director Su is also worried about the violation of regulations if we produce too much, so we only produce a small amount for self-defense.
use."
"With such a sharp weapon, it would be a pity not to mass-produce it. Li Long, tomorrow you arrange for a eunuch to come over and be the eunuch-in-charge of this gunpowder factory, and allow them to mass-produce new gunpowder. It can be regarded as a workshop of the Military Staff Bureau.
Mr. Wang, go and tell the Ministry of War that it is my will. Su Hao's survey camp is my own army and is allowed to possess all kinds of firearms. The survey camp can try out these firearms invented by Su Hao first. If
If the effect is good, let the Ministry of War purchase it and send it to all armies." Wanli ordered.
"I accept the order!" Wang Xijue responded with a half-bow.
Knowing that it was a factory that produced gunpowder, Wanli would not risk his life to visit it. Xu Guangqi called Luo Yuqing and asked him to demonstrate the power of the new gunpowder to Wanli. A small bag of gunpowder can overturn a building.
The scene on the slope shocked both Wanli and Wang Xijue. Wanli gave Luo Yuqing the rank of seventh-grade ambassador of the Craftsmanship Bureau on the spot. Luo Yuqing kowtowed and thanked him, needless to say.
After visiting them all, Wanli still had more to say. Xu Guangqi took them to the meeting hall of the industrial park, also known as the main office. After everyone sat down in order of monarch and ministers, Wanli asked about the management of the industrial park.
"Going back to your Majesty, this industrial park was built by Director Su, and all the ministers were entrusted by Director Su to take charge of various affairs. The person in charge of the industrial park is Director Su's sister, named Lu Xiuer. Because she is just a civilian girl,
I don’t dare to come out to worship the Holy Face today.” Xu Guangqi introduced.
"Oh? A woman is actually in charge?" Wanli was surprised.
Xu Guangqi said: "Master Su has no brothers, and his closest relative is his sister, so he sends his sister to take charge of various affairs. Lu Xiuer is dedicated and responsible in her work, and has a manly style. All the directors and craftsmen in the garden are dissatisfied with it.
people."
"If that's the case, let's announce it quickly. I want to see what Su Hao's sister looks like." Wanli said with a smile. In his opinion, it is also a good idea for a girl to become the leader of the entire industrial park.
It's a rare thing.
Lu Xiuer already knew about it when Wanli came to inspect, but she was a woman and could only avoid showing up in such situations. When she heard that Wanli was going to summon Lu Xiuer, someone had already rushed to inform her.
Accompanied by several royal guards, Lu Xiuer entered the principal's office tremblingly. As soon as she saw Wanli, she knelt down and kowtowed, not even daring to raise her head.
"Are you that Lu Xiu'er?" Wan Li asked in a kind tone, sitting at the top.
"The commoner's daughter is Lu Xiu'er." Lu Xiu'er replied according to what the Jin Yiwei had temporarily taught her.
"Raise your head and let me take a look." Wan Li said again.
Lu Xiuer hesitated for a moment and raised her head, letting Wanli see her face. At the same time, she looked at Wanli curiously with a pair of bright eyes.
"Bold!" Li Long shouted from the side, "Lu Xiu'er, who told you to stare at the emperor like this?"
"Yes...it was him who made me look up." Lu Xiuer was frightened by Li Long's drink and quickly pointed at Wanli and defended.
"Hahahaha, she is indeed a cheerful girl, Li Long, don't scare her." Wanli said, Lu Xiuer is only 16 years old, and she is a country girl. She looks very cute, which makes Wanli feel very interesting. In the palace
There are thousands of women, all of whom are submissive in front of Wanli. Although this Lu Xiuer is also afraid of him, her speech and behavior have an innate liveliness, which is very new to Wanli.
"Come here, show Miss Lu a seat." Wan Li ordered the person next to him.
A young eunuch guided Lu Xiu'er to stand up and sit down on a seat next to her. Lu Xiu'er got over the initial period of fear and developed a good impression of the kind-hearted emperor in front of her.
"Lu Xiu'er, I heard that you are the head of this industrial park in Nuo Da. Is this possible?" Wanli asked.
Lu Xiuer said: "No, actually I am just taking care of some things on behalf of my brother, I haven't done much myself. Brother Hao, and Xu Xiucai, they all help me on weekdays, otherwise how could I, a girl, be in charge of such things?"
So many things."
Wanli asked with great interest: "Then what do you usually do?"
Lu Xiuer said: "I'm the shopkeeper. I'm in charge of which factory costs how much and which craftsmen are hired. Also, my brother specially told me that the craftsmen should be well fed and housed.
Life is good, so I have to take care of the kitchen and prepare delicious food for them."
"Haha, it's really interesting." Wanli thought it was very interesting. He asked Lu Xiuer some other things, and Lu Xiuer answered them one by one. Finally, Wanli raised a personal question and asked: "Lu Xiuer, since you are Su
Why is Hao's sister named Lu and not Su?"
"This..." Lu Xiuer's face suddenly turned red. She lowered her head and said calmly: "Actually, I am not my brother's biological sister. I was dialed to my brother's house when I was a child. Yes... yes..."
Wang Xijue knew a lot about folk affairs. He asked, "You mean, you became a child bride for Su Hao?"
"Yeah." Lu Xiuer responded with a blushing face.
"So that's it." Wan Li found it even more interesting. This kind of thing between young men and women is always the source of gossip. He asked: "Lu Xiu'er, since you and Su Hao are engaged, why haven't you married yet?
, I remember Su Hao is also 18 years old, right? He is in his youth."
Lu Xiuer said somewhat gloomily: "My brother said there was no rush in this matter, and said we would wait a few years before discussing it."
"That's unreasonable." Wan Li was very aggrieved, "How can a man establish a career without having a family? Since you and Su Hao are childhood sweethearts and have a marriage contract, then I will make the decision for you. I will grant you a marriage and let Su Hao choose as soon as possible.
What do you think of getting married to you today?" (To be continued...