Zhao Kang was really surprised to hear that someone was looking for him. He was even more curious when Zhang Long said that the person was a high official.
After Li Yuan arrived, Zhao Kang recognized the boss of the Ministry of War.
There is no dispute about the importance of the six ministries, namely the Ministry of Personnel at the top and the Ministry of Work at the end.
After all, one is responsible for personnel appointments and removals, and the other is responsible for construction. It is obvious who has more power.
As for who ranks second between the Ministry of Husbandry and the Ministry of Rites, there has been endless debate since ancient times.
The Ministry of Rites engages in face-saving projects, while the Ministry of Households exercises financial power. It is difficult to distinguish between them.
The Ministry of War is particularly special. During the Taiping Period, its presence was very low.
But once a war breaks out, it will be different. Even a small military official would dare to point at the head of the household boss and scold him.
Because they control the military power.
Seeing that it was Li Yuan who was looking for him, Zhao Kang did not dare to neglect him.
Li Yuan took the lead in saluting and said with a smile: "Meet the Imperial Master."
Zhao Kang smiled heartily: "Master Li is scolding me in different ways."
"How dare you? How dare you."
"Please sit down quickly, Zhang Long will ask someone to serve you tea."
The two of them greeted each other politely and Zhao Kang invited Li Yuan to sit down. Zhang Long brought tea and wisely left.
Zhao Kang poured two cups of tea and looked at Li Yuan: "I wonder if Mr. Li can give you some advice when he comes to visit?"
Zhao Kang also knew a lot about Li Yuan and knew a few things, but that was all.
The most impressive thing was that on the night of the auction at the Noble Hall, this guy didn't pay a penny.
Not to mention the glass diamonds used to deceive people, I didn't even buy tea or soap.
I gave him two hundred taels of opening gift money to join in the fun.
He slipped away from under his butcher's knife, so Zhao Kang paid special attention.
"Don't take advice seriously."
Li Yuan finished a cup of tea and then went to pour tea again. He was thinking simply, could this guy drink simple tea?
If you don’t take advantage of the advantages, you won’t take advantage of them!
Li Yuandao: "This visit to Yuanjiang County is really an eye-opener for Mr. Li. The wealth of Yuanjiang County far exceeds that of ordinary state capitals, and even the imperial capital is inferior."
"All of this is the result of your Majesty the Imperial Master. In fact, Li came here for no other reason than to ask your Majesty."
Li Yuan's eyes became serious as he spoke: "How many things like gunpowder that can produce powerful destructive power are there in Yuanjiang County?"
Zhao Kang raised his eyebrows: "Master Li, are you here for the war?"
"You can say that."
Li Yuan nodded, sighed and said: "Our country has been weak for too long, but it is surrounded by strong enemies. The Yunshan Iron Mine matter has been settled, but the three countries will never sit back and watch this huge mineral vein fall like this.
It falls into the hands of our country."
"I have a hunch that our country will have to fight a big war in the near future. To be honest, your Majesty, I have discussed a lot with your Majesty some time ago and mobilized several soldiers and horses, just to keep an eye on Zhou and Qi.
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Zhao Kang listened carefully: "Master Li, to what extent has the Ministry of War used gunpowder?"
"The ordnance department in the military is currently studying and has been able to control the time of gunpowder explosion. The current method is nothing more than to tie gunpowder to arrows or throwing spears and throw them out to kill the enemy."
Li Yuandao: "But the range of this kind of killing is limited after all, and a soldier who cannot control us well will also be affected."
Zhao Kang hummed and offered a few ideas: "What if we bury the gunpowder underground and wait until the enemy cavalry charges to detonate it?"
Li Yuan's eyes lit up: "This is a good idea."
Zhao Kang added: "In addition to making containers containing gunpowder explosions, they can also be used to defend the city when the enemy attacks the city."
Li Yuan nodded repeatedly, amazed in his heart, this guy's ideas are really strange!
After going through several ways of using explosives, Zhao Kang said: "Master Li, there is nothing more powerful than black powder in Yuanjiang County right now."
"However, internal staff are also studying it. When there is progress, the two of us will discuss it."
"So good."
Li Yuan smiled and nodded, and then said: "The Imperial Preceptor is now granted the title of Marquis and Prime Minister, and can be hereditary. It can be foreseen that when the news of returning to the imperial capital spreads, there will not be a few people who want to climb the dragon and the phoenix."
Zhao Kang smiled bitterly: "I am the one who has the most trouble with this kind of thing. They are all respectable people. It is not good to refuse anyone."
I began to murmur in my heart, it seems that this is Li Yuanlai's true purpose.
Li Yuan hummed: "The current situation of the Imperial Master is very similar to that of Mr. Li back then. If you don't handle it well, you may offend a large number of people invisibly. However, I did not have such a high position as the Imperial Master back then.
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"Then according to Mr. Li, what should I do?" Zhao Kang said following the words.
Li Yuan smiled and looked at Zhao Kang: "Of course, if you want to offend, offend them all. If you want to take advantage, don't even think about running away."
"I've been taught a lesson." Zhao Kang nodded.
The two of them, one old and the other young, seemed to have known each other for a long time. After chatting for a while, Li Yuan stood up and left.
After walking out of the county office and looking back, when I returned to the imperial capital to see Zhao Kang's attitude, I almost knew what His Majesty was going to do.
If it's what you think it is, that would be interesting.
Li Yuan left, and Zhao Kang sat on the chair and recalled what Li Yuan said before. This guy is not a simple person.
I came here to test myself or Her Majesty the Empress’s thoughts.
Zhao Kang would never treat others as idiots, especially someone like Li Yuan who had been in the court for more than ten or twenty years.
The other party's qualifications and knowledge are not something he can despise.
But judging from the previous conversation, this guy at least won't be an enemy.
I looked up at the sky and saw that night was gradually falling.
Zhao Kang smiled. Now he has left Yuanjiang County, so the days in the future will not be as leisurely as before.
But the taste is quite good.
"Zhang Long!"
"Sir, I'm here."
Zhao Kang: "Go and invite the prince to come down, and tell me that I, Old Zhao, want to do great things with him."
How to rectify the clan without a master who can resist?
Although I am a national master, I am still alone!
Soon, Zhang Long found His Highness the Prince, who was wandering on the street. He had been having a great time these past two days.
I don’t know what to do in the city all day long.
Hearing that Zhao Kang wanted to do something big on his own, he came to the county government office without a second thought.
After Zhang Long left, before Zhao Kang could speak, Xiao Xuance said mysteriously: "Old Zhao wants to ask you something."
"Uh? What's wrong?" Zhao Kang looked at Xiao Xuance in surprise.
Xiao Xuance: "Where is that little bookstall in Yuanjiang County?"
"What little bookstall?" Zhao Kang was confused.
His Royal Highness blushed slightly and said in a lower voice: "It's the small bookstall that was at the corner of West Street when I came last time. Why is it that the books about Da Gan Goddess, Young A'kang and the like are missing this time?
