The sound of the explosion attracted the attention of many villagers, but everyone just took a second look, curious about what happened.
The villagers in Lishan have seen all kinds of strange things. They have also seen a giant monster that eats coal and spits smoke.
Li Jing wants to explode a few more times...
Zhang Yang thought distressedly, "I haven't prepared much, how about another day?"
"Well, that's fine." Li Jing's expression became a little excited, but he soon returned to his straight expression, "I have some insights into the art of war and strategy from this thing, why don't you and I have a good chat?"
Zhang Yang nodded and said, "Okay."
Li Jing's residence was well arranged by his two aunts, and many weapons were also prepared.
"Hongfu said she found a good horse in Lishan Mountain and she was about to tame it." Li Jing said and walked into the house.
Zhang Yang followed behind. In fact, the houses in Lishan were all of the same style. He didn't think too much about it at first. It was just to make it easier to build, so he didn't put too much thought into it.
There is only one Sanhe horse in Lishan that can be considered a good horse.
But that horse is usually not controlled very much, and I don't know where it will be.
Li Jing sat down and said with a smile: "I like the chairs here very much."
Zhang Yang explained: "The back of this chair is curved. If you sit for a long time, your back will be very tired, so we use a curved backrest."
"Well, everyone says that Lishan's craftsmanship is good, and now it seems that his reputation is well-deserved."
Zhang Yang looked slightly relaxed, and after the two sat down, they also relaxed a lot.
"I also like the tea here very much. It is much better than the tea sold in Chang'an City."
Tea is not difficult to make. You can guess the production method just by looking at the quality of the tea leaves. However, the taste is different. Nowadays, there are many tea sellers in Chang'an.
I don’t know where these tea leaves come from, maybe they are roasting methods developed by each place.
This also results in different flavors.
The tea leaves in Lishan all come from the south of the Yangtze River, and Xu Hui arranges for them to be roasted and delivered, so the taste is naturally the best.
Li Jing whispered: "Your Majesty heard that Pei Xingjian fought off the Persians. Did he also use these kinds of firearms?"
"Well, the usage is a little different."
As if he felt embarrassed to ask more questions, Li Jing took out a horizontal knife from the house and said: "This knife is given to you. I carried this knife when I fought in the Central Plains."
Zhang Yang took the knife and nodded in thanks, "Since it was given by my daughter's teacher, I will give it to Xiao Qingqing in the future."
Li Jing became more and more satisfied, "Your words and deeds are not as bad as the rumors outside."
Zhang Yang said melancholy: "People outside have many misunderstandings about me. In fact, I have been cultivating myself for many years, and now I have a great righteousness."
"I also heard that you have three faces and two hearts, and you are a monster."
Zhang Yang cleared his throat again, "Those are all rumors."
Li Jing looked at his conversation again and nodded: "I think so, the rumors from the outside world are inevitably biased and one-sided about people and things."
Li Jing was the most experienced in this kind of thing. When he returned from the northern expedition to the Turks, this once invincible general gave up his military power.
Discussions about him have never stopped.
Zhang Yang took a sip of tea. Perhaps Li Jing and Li Shimin had really reached an agreement. Li Jing was well aware of his prestige in the military.
It was necessary for Li Shimin that the general put down his military power.
It started from the moment Li Jing laid down his military power.
The world is truly peaceful.
And Li Jing was praised as a figure like the God of War.
Li Shimin was a benevolent and sage Khan.
Li Jing is a war god who is victorious in every battle.
These two have a sense of mutual success.
However, the emperor's true intentions were unclear due to the closely guarded exchanges behind this.
Li Jing nodded and said, "You said that the firearms used by Pei Xingjian were different from what I just saw."
"Yes." Zhang Yang nodded and said, "The firearms displayed to the general inevitably have limitations."
"That's true." Li Jing nodded and said: "If I knew that you had this sharp weapon in your hand, I would naturally not let your soldiers and horses stick to the city wall, and would arrange an extra army of soldiers and horses outside the city to ensure that no one
Place the firearms below the city walls."
Li Jing told how to crack this type of firearm.
The method to crack it is indeed very simple, hit the nail on the head, it just requires more manpower.
Zhang Yang put down the tea bowl in his hand, "Since ancient times, war horses have been indispensable in battles. I also made a kind of earth mine. As long as it is buried in the ground, it will explode when horses or people approach it. It is most useful against cavalry."
Li Jing frowned and shook his head, "No, even if you can deal with the cavalry, one or two times is enough, but three or five times you will be prepared, or chickens and ducks, or donkeys and dogs, even if you use prisoners of war to trample the army
Just keep going."
"I also have a firearm that can detonate just by throwing it. Detonating it in a crowd can maximize the damage."
This time Li Jing was silent, as if he was looking for a way to crack it, and the battle formation's method of dealing with firearms also appeared in his mind.
Before the general could speak, Zhang Yang said again: "I also plan to build a cannon. There is no need to bury the firearm under the city wall. You only need to aim it at the city wall and fire it to blast open the city gate."
Li Jing remained silent, still thinking about how to crack it.
The generals used the old tactics. If firearms were used in the war, they would have to change their tactics during the war.
After a long silence, Li Jing whispered: "When can I let you see these things?"
Zhang Yang smiled and said: "Not in a short time, it may take some time."
"Well, I'll just wait."
Seeing that it was going to rain again, Zhang Yang stood up and said, "I'll take my leave now."
Li Jing sent it to the door, "I hope you can make it soon."
When walking out of the house, Zhang Yang recalled the conversation with the general. The conversation was like a confrontation between firearms and the art of war.
The lethality of firearms is very direct, while soldiers and horses rely more on wisdom.
Talking with the general is like the collision of war technology and military wisdom. This feeling is very interesting.
This chapter is not over yet, please click on the next page to continue reading! As he was walking, he saw Li Xiaogong walking towards him.
"Did you go to see Li Jing again?" Li Xiaogong whispered.
"Yes, I just had a long conversation and I benefited a lot from talking with the general."
Hearing this, Li Xiaogong's expression became even more sad, "You should keep some distance from General Li Jing."
Zhang Yang nodded and said: "What does Prince Hejian mean if you get too close to General Li Jing, you may die badly?"
Li Xiaogong did not give a definite answer, but the worried look on his face said everything.
Zhang Yang added: "Since His Majesty asked the general to come to Lishan, there must be arrangements, and it is said that it is also for firearms."
"Well, most likely."
"My daughter also worshiped General General and General Zhang as her teachers."
Li Xiaogong looked at the dark cloudy sky with a sad look on his face, "I spent the first half of my life terrified and restless. I feel so distressed to see you feeling so sad now."
Zhang Yang patted his shoulder and gave him a relaxed smile, "You always think too much."
"Yes, you are much smarter than me. You are always able to avoid danger. But I am different. One day when disaster strikes, I will have no choice but to hang myself."
"Not that much."
"Although Zhang Gongjin is not a good person, you still have to listen to his words. If you want peace, you can achieve it with his ability."
"Well." Zhang Yang walked with his hands folded, "The teacher has told me that I will never be able to hold military power in my life. I don't know how he can see so clearly."
"Zhang Gongjin is a very smart person."
Li Xiaogong commented, "If you treat his three sons like your own brothers, Zhang Gongjin will sincerely consider you no matter what."
"The Prince of Hejian County told me to keep it in mind." As he spoke, Zhang Yang stopped and said, "My wife has nothing to do today, so she plans to make an almanac and send it to you when she is ready."
"That's fine." Li Xiaogong nodded without rejecting, "I'll take another look at the rope on the beam to be more alert."
Zhang Yang watched him leave, from the night in Qujiangchi to now when General Li Jing came to Lishan.
The more I understood the city of Tian Khan, I didn't know what to do in the future. I just felt that the emperor's knife was getting closer.
It is a good thing that General Li Jing can come to Lishan.
But for some people it's not a good thing.
This makes the existence of Lishan even more special, and also makes the DPRK and China more defensive.
Recently, another burst of rain fell in Guanzhong. It was already approaching the frost season, and it rained heavily again in late autumn.
The heavy rain cannot drown out the liveliness of Chang'an City, and Chang'an City is just as lively today.
Xu Jingzong was sitting in the Ministry of Etiquette, listening to the words of his subordinates, and slapped the table angrily, "What a Hongwenguan, he is actually competing with the Ministry of Etiquette for people! He really is a short-sighted thing, come on! Call the brothers!"
The thing is like this, originally the Hongwen Hall also needed to recruit students, and many people who failed the imperial examination wanted to stay in Chang'an City.
Hongwen Hall is the best place to go, and of course now there is a Chongde Square.
These well-read people can earn some living by writing poems, writing articles, or verifying articles here, and they can also have a place to stay.
After settling in Chang'an, they can prepare for the imperial examination next year.
In the Tang Dynasty, there were still only a few scholars who could read and write, and the wages for these jobs were often high.
After all, talent is scarce.
It's just that this time the Hongwen Hall is recruiting students, and it wants a lot of people who have been arranged by the Ministry of Etiquette a long time ago. The reason why they are missing is because someone has been sending bad words to the Diplomatic Academy all day long, saying that the Ministry of Etiquette has a mixed bag of good and bad people in the Diplomatic Academy, and there are many idle and ruffian people.
As a result, there was a conflict between the Ministry of Rites and the Hongwen Hall.
Xu Jingzong had just taken up the post of Minister of Rites, and a new official had just taken office. He always had to convince the public and win people's hearts.
After leaving the Zhuque Gate, many people from the Foreign Affairs Academy were summoned.
The Minister of Rites took the lead, and everyone followed.
In this way, Xu Jingzong led more than a hundred people through the streets and arrived in front of the Hongwen Hall.
The director of Hongwen Hall also had support, so he was naturally not afraid of Xu Jingzong, and the two sides could not stop arguing.
Xu Jingzong became angry and led people to rush into Hongwen Hall, smashed it and injured many people.
The matter was finally brought under control by the leading army guard, and was finally handed over to Duke Zheng for disposal.
Wei Zheng has always been a person who distinguishes between public and private affairs. When this incident reached His Majesty's ears, Li Shimin only fined Xu Jingzong one year's salary and settled the matter. As for the others, they also fined some money.
His Majesty revealed the matter with a simple word, and the emperor had the intention to do so.
Logically speaking, it is not an exaggeration to say that Xu Jingzong took off his official status for his behavior. Who gave him a backer? His backer was the Marquis of Lishan County who is very much appreciated by His Majesty.
Xu Jingzong knew very well that even if the Hongwen Pavilion was destroyed, His Majesty would not impose a heavy penalty. He knew that His Majesty had already known the tricks of the Hongwen Pavilion.
Moreover, he needed this matter to establish his prestige and tell many people in Chang'an City that even though Zhang Yang was no longer in Chang'an City, the Ministry of Rites was still not someone to be trifled with.
And after what happened this time, no one gave Xu Jingzong gifts anymore.
In this way, Xu Jingzong not only proved that he was not someone to be trifled with, but also established his authority and drove away those who flattered and gave gifts and favors in disguise.
This nonsense was necessary, and it was also the first thing Xu Jingzong did to establish his authority since he became the Minister of Rites.
Therefore, those who originally gave Xu Jingzong gifts and favors also avoided talking about it.
Such a thoughtful person naturally thinks very clearly, and there are reasons for everything he does.
As for the head of the Hongwen Pavilion, after learning that His Majesty simply spared Xu Jingzong lightly, the head of the Hongwen Pavilion approached Sun Wuji, the eldest son of Zhao Guogong.
As for the tricks of Hongwen Hall, everyone knows very well. Where did he get the followers in Duke Zhao's family?
Those were the students who the director of Hongwen Hall had obtained first-hand, and then carefully selected and introduced them to Zhao Guogong.
Since Gao Shilian left the court, Zhao Guogong's power has grown step by step. It is precisely because of this factor.
This is also the reason why Xu Jingzong smashed the Hongwen Pavilion and His Majesty only exposed it lightly.
Everyone in the Qin Palace knew that as early as in the Qin Palace, Changsun Wuji had never dealt with people like Xu Jingzong.
Now Xu Jingzong gained power and became the Minister of Rites, and he also had the Marquis of Lishan County as his backer.
Xu Jingzong, one of the eighteen bachelors of the Qin Palace who was suppressed at the beginning, showed his arms to Changsun Wuji.
After Changsun Wuji learned the news, he arranged for someone to go to the Hongwen Museum to apologize to Xu Jingzong.
Duke Zhao Guogong asked the Hongwen Hall to send someone to apologize to Xu Jingzong. This news caused a stir in the city of Chang'an.
It seems that in the future court battles, Changsun Wuji and Xu Jingzong will not be on good terms with each other. When they talked about apologizing, the person who apologized left a few silver cakes at the gate of the Diplomatic Academy.
The Foreign Affairs Council threw these pieces of silver cake into Duke Zhao's house.
In this way, the resentment between the two families was finally settled.
In the autumn of Lishan, the fruits and vegetables in the fields have withered a lot due to a cold autumn rain. The work of Taifu Temple has temporarily come to an end during the frost season.
Li Tai was grilling meat and talking about what happened in Chang'an. He laughed loudly and said, "This Xu Jingzong is really smart."
Zhang Yang clicked his tongue and said: "His Royal Highness the King of Wei arranged for people to send silver cakes of the same color to Hongwen Pavilion and asked them to rebuild Hongwen Pavilion."
"Why?"
"Reciprocity is a courtesy. He, Duke Zhao, apologized, and we naturally have to apologize too."