Fang Jun was a little disappointed with His Majesty Li Er's "self-righteousness". Such ideas that traveled through the ages are indeed not something that His Majesty Li Er can understand and understand. This has nothing to do with His Majesty Li Er's IQ and ability. It is purely a generation gap created by time.
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However, if everyone is as simple as His Majesty Li Er and thinks that Fang Jun intends to seize power for the Ministry of War, then Fang Jun will naturally be happy to see it happen. He is best at things like concealing the truth and secretly plotting against Chen Cang...
His Majesty Li Er scolded Fang Jun, then picked up Fang Jun's memorial on the desk, opened it and looked at it, his eyebrows furrowed, with a somewhat worried look on his face.
"The advantage of firearms is indeed the courage that is unworthy of anyone... You are like a thunderbolt, an artillery, and this musket... If you continue to vigorously develop it, wouldn't you be just a woman and a naughty boy who has no power to restrain a chicken?"
, can also kill people? Now that the military power of the Tang Dynasty is rampant all over the world, is it still necessary to develop firearms that can hurt others, but can also hurt ourselves? "
Hearing His Majesty Li Er's question, Fang Jun's heart suddenly sank.
Sure enough, the emperors looked at things from the same perspective. The "Holy Ancestor" of the Qing Dynasty was also afraid of the power of firearms. As a result, because of his fear of powerful firearms, he also feared the power of the Eight Banners cavalry.
Confidence not only put the latest firearms on the shelf, but also completely eradicated the firearms research and development and production system that had been established in the Ming Dynasty...
Nothing is more short-sighted than this!
Fang Jun looked serious and said in a deep voice: "Weichen just wants to ask your Majesty one thing - Weichen can develop firearms, but can others? Our Tang Dynasty can make firearms, but can other countries?!"
His Majesty Li Er was shocked and suddenly woke up!
He is just afraid of the power of firearms and feels that these magical weapons should not be used in the human world. They cause huge damage and harm the peace of the world! What is most important is that with the range and power of firearms, they can easily attack him like this.
The safety of this human emperor poses an extreme threat!
It can even make him sleepless at night...
However, Fang Jun's words made him wake up like an enlightenment!
Fang Jun is indeed very talented in miscellaneous studies, but there are countless capable people in the world, who dares to say that no one can beat Fang Jun in miscellaneous studies? Fang Jun can make firearms, but how can he know that others can't?
?Even if it can’t be made now, what about ten years from now? What about a hundred years from now?
Eventually something man-made will come out!
Fang Jun continued to speak loudly: "Your Majesty is wise and wise, and is the wisest king ever seen. Naturally, he knows that the way of a country is like sailing against the current. If you don't advance, you will retreat! Now the Tang Dynasty is prosperous and prosperous, but we must not be proud and complacent.
!The more the future seems bright, the more we must work hard and forge ahead to make our Tang Dynasty mighty and powerful and dominate the world! We are now the first empire in the world to develop firearms. This is a gift from God.
Good opportunity. As long as we continue to provide financial and policy support for the research and development of firearms, we can make firearms lead the world in the future and continue to be the best in the world! But if we give up the research and development of firearms now, even because we are afraid of the powerful power, instead
It would be a big mistake to put it on the shelf and completely ban it! What if the Turks, Japanese, Dashi, and even Goguryeo develop firearms tomorrow? How can the Tang cavalry resist the god of destruction of heaven and earth with their flesh and blood?
Soldiers? It is clear that we developed firearms first, but in the end we banned them because of our cowardice, and then the enemy overtook us in firearms... If God does not take it, we will suffer the consequences!"
This is not Fang Jun’s alarmist talk, this is something that has clearly happened in history!
Gunpowder was invented by the Han people, but they only used it for firecrackers and fireworks. In the end, Westerners carried it forward, and then used gunpowder to arm strong ships and cannons to knock on the door of the country, causing the Chinese people to suffer a great humiliation that had never been seen in a thousand years...
That century-long period of darkness caused so much irreparable trauma to this nation?
He absolutely can't let this happen again!
His Majesty Li Er was obviously moved by Fang Jun. After pondering for a long time, he raised his sword eyebrows fiercely and said domineeringly: "You are right, if God does not take what he wants, he will suffer the consequences! God allowed firearms to be born in the Tang Dynasty, which is a blessing.
The greatest favor of the Tang Dynasty, how could I abandon such magical weapons just because I was worried about my personal safety? I would rather die under the fire with no bones left, than let foreigners use firearms to knock down the door of the country in the future.
, wreaking havoc on the rivers and mountains of the Tang Dynasty, killing our people of the Tang Dynasty!"
The voice was loud, buzzing and echoing in the hall!
Fang Jun stared at His Majesty Li Er who looked determined in front of him, then took a long breath, stood up and left his seat, took two steps back, and bowed to the ground!
"Your Majesty, Holy Ming!"
Fang Jun was willing to bow to him this time, just because His Majesty Li Er was so full of pride!
He clearly knows that the existence of firearms can make assassinations easier, but he would rather take great risks himself than bring the development of firearms to a standstill and not give any chance for foreigners to rise!
This is the magnanimity that the emperor of the world should have!
Compared with this, the "holy ancestor" who was boasted by countless shameless people is like a firefly compared to the blazing sun, and a sparrow compared to an eagle!
"Your Majesty is so majestic! The Tang Dynasty is so majestic! Even if your humble ministers are shattered to pieces, they are still willing to encourage you!"
Fang Jun's nose was slightly sour and he spoke loudly.
"Uh-haha... ok, ok, there are only you and me, the monarch and my minister, who are you showing off like this?"
His Majesty Li Er stroked his beard and laughed, his face was filled with joy.
To be honest, what he dislikes the most about Fang Jun is that he really lacks respect for him, the human emperor!
His Majesty Li Er has seen countless people, what kind of people have he not seen?
He could see Fang Jun's rebelliousness hidden in his bones. It was a kind of pride that although he didn't know why it arose, he always looked down on all living beings from a high position!
This kid looks down on all living beings and won’t accept anyone!
Including him, the supreme being in the world who holds the sun and moon in his hand...
However, now, His Majesty Li Er can clearly feel Fang Jun's respect and taming from the heart. This has never been seen before. It makes him feel relaxed and relaxed. It is such an achievement to be able to tame and respect such a rebellious person.
The feeling is really too strong!
Fang Jun just stood up, but he still said seriously: "Wei Chen is not flattering. Your Majesty has the world in mind, and he is a blessing to the Tang Dynasty! Wei Chen has never seen the Three Sovereigns and Five Emperors in ancient times, but he knows that even if they are true sages,
That’s all.”
His Majesty Li Er squinted his eyes, stroked his beard, and felt so happy as he listened to Fang Jun's "flattering"...
Fortunately, there is no one in the palace at this moment. If Wei Zheng were here, I'm afraid he would label these two people as "foolish kings and sycophants" and reprimand them severely...
"Okay, let's talk about the foundry bureau you created. I always feel that it must not be as simple as it seems. Is there something you are hiding behind?"
It has to be said that His Majesty Li Er knows Fang Jun very well and does not believe that this guy is just willing to repair the weapons and armor and serve as weapons supervisor.
"Your Majesty is aware of everything..."
If you say too many flattery words, it will inevitably fall off your tongue...
"Has Your Majesty ever seen the article in the memorandum of the minister dedicating the new iron-making method of Fangjia Iron Factory to the Ministry of War?"
"Well, of course I saw it. Why, don't you always say that I robbed your glass workshop by clever means?"
Your Majesty Li Er had a playful look on his face.
Fang Jun smiled and said disapprovingly: "Compared with the new art of iron-making, what is glass?"
His Majesty Li Er wondered: "Then I don't understand even more. You regard wealth as life. Why do you want to donate this iron-making method that can almost guarantee the Fang family's food and clothing for hundreds of years?"
Fang Junquan pretended not to have heard the words "valuing wealth as life". He took two steps forward and said with a shy smile: "Your Majesty also believes that the new iron-making method can guarantee the Fang family's worry-free for hundreds of years? It has to be.
He said, Your Majesty is really wise, mighty, and unparalleled in wisdom...Well, since Your Majesty recognizes the value of this iron-making method, do you think...should you give some rewards to the humble ministers as compensation?"
"Haha..." His Majesty Li Er sneered: "For example?"
Fang Jun shamelessly said in a low voice: "For example, let's mention the title of Wei Chen... You see, the official position of Wei Chen is not high, but it is not low either. We usually interact with princes, princes and ministers.
If your title is low, you will inevitably have to bow your head, which makes you a little shorter... Furthermore, you see that the minister has dedicated himself to the art of iron-making, so you have to express your gratitude, right? Otherwise, if you are beaten by those imperial officials,
The historian knows this, so he has to arrange that your majesty will not distinguish between rewards and punishments, and unclear rewards and punishments will be detrimental to your majestic and domineering holy name..."
His Majesty Li Er laughed angrily. He had never seen such a shameless person in his life.
"Is this method of making iron really so important?"
"Of course! Your Majesty is well aware of the power of firearms, but what Weichen wants to tell you is that there is still a huge gap between the power of firearms now and what Weichen expected! And there are restrictions on the power of firearms.
The trick is the quality of the steel! For the sake of the glorious Tang Dynasty, and for the sake of His Majesty’s eternal life, I reluctantly gave up my love..."
His Majesty Li Er believed that Fang Jun would not lie. Since the art of iron-making is so important, it is even more valuable for Fang Jun to donate it. However, he naturally would not say nice words: "In this case, if I don't give you a promotion,
Marquis, are you going to encourage those officials at the Yushitai to impeach me?"
"I don't dare, but justice is in the heart of the people. What others say is out of my control..."
His Majesty Li Er was extremely angry and waved his sleeves and said: "Do you still want to be shameless? Fang Xuanling is such a gentleman, how could he give birth to such a scum like you... Ahem, get out of here and go home and wait for the imperial edict!"
"I obey your orders, thank you Lord for your kindness!"
Fang Jun bowed happily to express his gratitude.
He was thinking in his mind that my brother dedicated his iron-making skills to His Majesty. From then on, the Fang Family Iron Factory was on the same side as the imperial court. But he didn't know what the eldest grandson Wuji, who made iron-making as the family's main business, thought?