Neither Qin Wenyao nor Jiang Honglang are stupid people.
Besides, Qin Wenyao is Qin Yu’s father.
My son is so determined to come up with such good things.
As an old man, how could he not support it?
The Emperor of Wei stretched his brows and said in deep thought: "My thoughts are the same as those of my two beloved ministers. Since the lethality of gunpowder weapons is so great, I have nothing to hesitate about. This is an opportunity for the development of Wei's military power."
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As he said that, he looked at Qin Yu and said, "Husband-in-law, since you and Gu Tao proposed this matter, you will be solely responsible for it. I agree to all your requests and I will give you the support you ask for."
Hear this.
Gu Tao's eyes were full of excitement.
He didn't expect that he was kicked out by the Ministry of War in the morning without even taking care of his meal, and that he would get the support of Emperor Wei and the Prince Consort in the afternoon.
The key is that Qin Yu obtained more resources for him than he wanted.
Moreover, Qin Yu's research on gunpowder weapons was much more advanced than his.
From now on, he can have no worries and devote himself wholeheartedly to the research of firearms.
Then Qin Yu, Wei Huang, Gu Tao and Qin Wenyao began to study the details of building a firearms workshop.
Originally, Emperor Wei wanted to build a firearms workshop within the palace.
But Qin Yu rejected it.
Although firearms are very powerful, their risk factors are also very high.
If something happened here, the palace would have to be blown up.
For security reasons.
After research, everyone decided to build the firearms workshop into an abandoned imperial mausoleum.
After studying the matter thoroughly, it was already late at night.
Gu Tao was arranged to stay temporarily in the palace, and tomorrow the Ministry of Works began to be responsible for building the firearms workshop.
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Longsheng three years, December 25th.
Jinling City.
There are still five days until New Year's Eve.
The abandoned imperial mausoleum was used by the Ministry of Industry for several days to renovate a laboratory for Gu Tao.
Emperor Wei sent him helpers and guards.
It's winter now and it's difficult to start construction, so we haven't built it with much fanfare.
We can only make some simple renovations first to give Gu Tao a place to study.
Qin Yu drew several drawings of simple firearms for him, and they were all used as training for him.
East Palace.
Side hall.
Qin Yu was leaning on the couch and listening to music.
Shen Binglan has not been here for the past few days. She accompanied Qin Zhang to visit relatives and friends.
Xiao Nan is taking care of his watermelons in the greenhouse.
He planned to give Emperor Wei a surprise on New Year's Eve.
Qin Yu listened with great pleasure.
Deng Bao came from outside the palace and said, "Prince-in-law, Princess Pingyang wants to see you."
"Madam is here?"
Qin Yu was stunned and nodded, "Let her come in."
"Yes, Prince Consort." Deng Bao bowed in response and walked out of the palace.
He also admired Qin Yu enough as his consort.
In the palace, when the princess was looking for her husband-in-law, she had to report it. There is no such record in the history books.
Qin Yu is the highest-ranking prince-in-law in history.
moment.
Xiao Yun'er walked in from outside the hall.
Qin Yu looked at her and asked: "Madam, do you have anything urgent to do with me?"
Xiao Yun'er nodded, "Yes, I really have something to trouble my husband today. It's just that the queen mother is looking for her husband. If my husband is fine, he will go to Chunyang Palace with me."
"good."
Qin Yu nodded and stood up, "I am alone. The Queen has something to do and it is my duty to do so."
Empress Chen didn't say anything to Qin Yu, not to Prince Qin's family, and she and Duo Jinniang were close friends, so Qin Yu had no reason not to help.
Afterwards, Qin Yu and Xiao Yun'er walked out of the palace.
There are still five days until New Year's Eve, and the palace has already begun to decorate, with lanterns and colorful decorations, and red lanterns hung high, creating a festive and lively atmosphere.
Among the three years since Emperor Wei took the throne, this year has been his happiest year, and it has also been a year in which Wei's development has advanced by leaps and bounds, although there has been no substantial progress in industry, agriculture, and commerce.
However, it made a good start in rectifying politics, especially after the imperial court purged officials, which gave hope for the development of the Wei Dynasty.
Therefore, Emperor Wei wanted to make this new year lively and joyful.
A few years ago, he wouldn't even have thought about celebrating the New Year.
Not long after.
Qin Yu and Xiao Yuner arrived at Chunyang Palace.
Chunyang Hall.
Xiao Rou and Queen Chen were discussing New Year matters in the house.
Qin Yu and Xiao Yun'er walked in, "See the Queen."
Looking at Qin Yu.
Queen Chen's face was filled with joy and her eyes were full of relief, "Yu'er and Yun'er are here, come and sit down."
Empress Chen still liked Qin Yu very much. Apart from anything else, Qin Yu's contribution to the court this year alone was far beyond what anyone could achieve.
The key is that Qin Yu has a lovable temperament. Although he has repeatedly made extraordinary achievements, he is not domineering because of it. He is arrogant and arrogant. He still looks ordinary and indifferent.
This made Qin Yu even better.
Afterwards, Qin Yu and Xiao Yun'er sat in front of the desk.
Qin Yu looked at Queen Chen and asked: "Queen, I wonder what you are calling me to do?"
Empress Chen smiled and said: "I have something to ask you for help."
"Help?"
Qin Yu nodded slightly and said thoughtfully: "The Queen says it's okay, I will do my best to share the Queen's worries."
"This child Yu'er is really sensible."
Empress Chen listened with a smile on her face and said, "That's right. Because of your many outstanding achievements this year, the Wei Dynasty has developed well, and Your Majesty is very happy about it."
"This year's New Year's Eve banquet, His Majesty wants to invite all civil and military officials into the palace and make the banquet lively and lively."
"But if this is the case, I will take care of it and don't need to trouble you. However, Your Majesty asked if you can think of a way to have fun with the people, practice filial piety, and bring the relationship between the court and the people closer."
"This year, the Wei Dynasty will purge officials and start reforming local states and counties next year. This is a good opportunity for the imperial court to show goodwill to the people and ease relations with them."
"At the same time, Your Majesty also wants to listen to the real thoughts of the people. Do you think there is any way to take this matter into consideration?"
Listen to Queen Chen's words.
Xiao Rou and Xiao Yun'er both frowned slightly and remained silent.
Obviously they had already discussed it, but they really didn't think of a way to do it, so they invited Qin Yu over.
New Year's Eve party?
Have fun with the people?
Qin Yu raised his eyebrows, he didn't expect that Emperor Wei had many tricks up his sleeve.
But this is indeed a good thing.
Now, the imperial court has just purged officials and will reduce taxes next year. This is a good opportunity to ease the conflict with the people.
There was a pause.
Qin Yu's brows stretched and he said slowly: "Queen, I really have a good idea. How about we change the New Year's Eve banquet to the Thousand Old Man Banquet?"
Hear this.
Queen Chen, Xiao Yun'er and Xiao Rou were all stunned, with doubts on their faces.
Thousands of old men’s banquet?
They really had never heard of this.
Queen Chen looked at Qin Yu and asked puzzledly: "Yu'er, what is the Thousand Old Man's Banquet?"