Love Affairs in Chang’an Chapter 285: Secret weapon
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It didn't take a lot of setbacks, and the things to go to Lanzhou were done. Qin Mubai thought for a while, and immediately began intensive preparations.
Will not leave the father and son soldiers in battle, go to Lanzhou to assist Dad in the frontier defense, this should be more meaningful than staying in Xiangzhou. Moreover, in the current situation, the emperor is going to increase his control over the princes, and it is not a good thing to have close contacts with Li Ke after all. Maybe it won’t take long for the abolition of the crown prince to be officially put on the agenda. It was also troublesome to stay in the Imperial Court at this time.
Leaving Chang'an to Lanzhou is indeed a good choice.
Qin Mubai felt a little grateful to Li Shimin. He selected Qin Mubai and sent him to the border gate to further his gilding during this eventful autumn. First, he was deliberately cultivated, and secondly, it was also for protection.
"What a great future father-in-law! When we go to the border, we have to do something. The Tubo barbarians dare to hit my Gaoyang baby's idea, and see how I will deal with them then!" Qin In Mu Bai's heart, he just thought about it.
In the past two days, Qin Mubai also shuttled between the imperial temple and home at two points. It seems busy, but it is actually very idle. As soon as he returned to the imperial capital, the official position in Xiangzhou was still hanging up, and the new commission had not yet come down. Right now he was like a casual official.
With this lot of free time, he can comfortably do many things he wants to do. When he returned to Beijing, he handed Qin Shi, a book boy who fiddled with gunpowder, to Tu Youhai from the Zuo School Office. The two returned to the prison, and worked day and night to make the five **** thunder and the red cannon according to Qin Mubai's instructions.
The craftsmen and equipment to be supervised are much more professional and complete than the temporary small workshop in Xiangzhou. Within a few days, several tubes of the five gods of mine were successfully completed, and a small red cannon was also completed.
Tu Youhai and Qin Shi came to Qin Mubai together to report the matter. Qin Mubai was happy in his heart and immediately went into the palace to see the emperor.
With this secret weapon, is it difficult to make a contribution in Lanzhou? But it is better to inform the emperor of such major events. This is Li Shimin's personality, and all matters big and small are easy to discuss, but he just doesn't like courtiers fooling around with him.
Li Shimin naturally only saw the drawings of the five-finger **** thunder and the red cannon. He looked at it for a long while in confusion, and asked in confusion, "Mu Bai, what is this?"
Qin Mubai briefly introduced the use and origin of these two things, and said: "Your Majesty, looking at the world, this thing is unique, and I am unique in Datang. The reason why Tubo is arrogant and rude is mostly dependent on them. The cavalry. Although my Da Tang’s infantry and warfare are not afraid, it will inevitably suffer heavy losses. If there are things to help defend the city, Shinai Kazuo will be invincible first. So, how much manpower and material resources should be saved Ah! And, if you say that you destroy the city and pull the village, you are far better than the ladder; if you set up ambush to cover and kill, you can beat the fire and shoot more."
Li Shimin was both surprised and shocked after hearing this: "In this way, this is a big deal!"
"It is true." Qin Mubai nodded, "The sword is double-edged, and the soldier is a murder weapon. This has always been the case."
"The words are reasonable." Li Shimin is a horse emperor, who has experienced battlefields and is diligent in using soldiers, and he is very impressive. If he is a timid and suspicious emperor, he will first think, "Will you bomb the imperial city with this stuff?"
Fortunately, Li Shimin doesn't. Qin Mubai dared to offer this thing.
"So, I really want to see it!" Li Shimin said, "Is there something ready-made?"
"Yes!" Qin Mubai said with joy, "If your majesty wants to observe, be selected as a remote, quiet and sparsely populated place, so as not to accidentally hurt people and animals."
Li Shimin pondered for a moment and nodded: "Tomorrow, in the Xiaoan Forest 30 miles north of the Xuanwu Gate of the Daming Palace, there was once the Royal Garden at the foot of Zhongnan Mountain. It is now deserted and sparsely populated. You can try it."
"Yes, we will follow the order!"
The next day, Li Shimin led a team of guards to Xiaoanlin. Qin Mubai, Tu Youhai, Qin Shi and others are already ready, waiting to drive here.
Li Shimin glanced at the red cannon first, and was amazed when he caught his eye. Listening to Qin Mubai's explanation of the origin, production, power, etc. of this gun, he was a military commander who had spent half of his life in the army. He said: "If this thing is as powerful as what you said, from today onwards, Datang's military strength will be increased by several layers. As a result, the war of swords, spears and halberds will also change its appearance." /
"Your Majesty Shengming." Qin Mubai hugged his hand, "but this thing has many drawbacks. He makes it quite cumbersome and expensive. Although it can be dragged in a cart, but in rain or snow, Because the road is muddy and difficult to move, it is difficult to carry. Therefore, for the time being, it can only be limited to defending the city, setting up an ambush or siege. Moreover, it cannot be manufactured in large quantities for a while. It is necessary to train soldiers skilled in manipulating it for shooting. Easy."
Li Shimin smiled slightly: "That's something for now-try to show me first!"
"Yes! Please go back!"
After preparations were made, Tu Youhai and Qin Shi were responsible for firing the cannon. The target was a pile of rocks 200 steps ago. The reason for choosing this distance is because the maximum range of the Datang Crossbow is one hundred and fifty steps.
The loud noise of "Boom--" stunned Li Shimin, the emperor who had not changed before the collapse of Mount Tai, raising his hands and hiding his face.
"It's so amazing!" He took a breath and said in shock.
In front, the pile of rocks was blasted out of a big hole, and the sky was full of debris flying, and there was a scorched earth all around.
Li Shimin stepped forward to check it personally, then looked back at the dark gun barrel, shuddering in his heart.
"If the people and horses are hit by this attack, it will be a fan!" He said, "Mu Bai, it is indeed appropriate to use it against the cavalry of Tubo. But if the foreigners get this thing, it will be great to me, It may not be a major threat."
"Your Majesty's lesson." Qin Mubai clasped his fist. "Weichen's humble opinion, if you are worried that others will learn this thing and pose a threat to my Tang Dynasty, it is no different from choking and giving up food. However, I am open and tolerant. When will the broom ever be cherished by the world? Our excellent technologies such as armor, papermaking, calendar, and medicine have not been taught to the foreigners without reservation? Gunpowder and artillery originated in the Tang Dynasty. You can let them Imitate, but never allowed to be surpassed by them. How to do it depends on our own."
"It is reasonable!" Li Shimin laughed loudly, "This theory coincides with what I want in my heart! Well said! It can be imitated and not allowed to be surpassed. The way to do this, It’s not about cherishing ourselves and watching the sky from the broom, but constantly improving and strengthening ourselves so as to stay ahead and outstanding! This is also the essence of my Datang prestigious world leader Wanbang. Mu Bai, you have such a foresight, I What a comfort!"
Qin Mubai smiled slightly, and said, "Your Majesty, Weichen is proud of being a Chinese citizen!"
"Oh, how do you say?" Li Shimin asked with a smile.
"Because we are open, tolerant, confident, and prosperous!" Qin Mubai said every word, "In the future, we will be more prosperous!"
"Haha!" Li Shimin laughed loudly, "If the people in the world are like you, Qin Mubai, why don't you worry that Tang Dynasty will not flourish?——The five-finger **** thunder and the red cannon, I allow you to create it, We will also secretly order the Ministry of Household Finance and the Superintendent of the Zuo School Weapons Department to assist you! However, this is a serious crime, you must be cautious. Try it first in Lanzhou, and see the results later."
"Yes! Thank you for your trust!" Qin Mubai bowed his fists gratefully.
At this moment, Qin Mubai is really lucky. Fortunately, I traveled to the open and tolerant Zhenguan Datang and met a king who was enlightened, confident and visionary. Instead, he was in the Manchu and Qing era when Yelang was arrogant. He and these so-called inventions may be the epitome of tragedy.
"If you say trust..." Li Shimin smiled slightly and patted Qin Mubai's shoulder, "I have always been suspicious of people who don't use it, and I don't care about employing people. Not to mention that you are Shubao's son and my son-in-law. If it is an official general, I will treat it equally. In fact, I should really worry about whether someone will use this thing to bombard the imperial city one day. But then I think about this. It all happened. Whether there are five-finger thunder and red cannon, the ending is the same. Therefore, I am relieved."
Qin Mubai couldn't help laughing: "Your Majesty Shengming. These explosives and cannons are actually the same as the sabre worn on the waist of the Weichen. If the sword can kill people, is the world forbidden? It's really because of choking. But at least the Weichen will not do such a rebellious thing. Because, there are relatives of the Weichen in the imperial city, and it is the home of the Weichen. How can he destroy his own house?"
"Haha!" Li Shimin laughed heartily, and walked back with Qin Mubai's shoulders, saying in a good mood, "Among all my sons-in-laws, you are the only one who can do it. Mu Bai, I went to Lanzhou to help your father. Like him, the brave hero who took the first rank in the army of millions of generals is somewhat aloof. I have never worried about marching in battle, but I am afraid that his loyalty will slip slightly. I, Actually, I wanted to send a capable person to assist him a long time ago, but I have never won him. After thinking about it, it is really only you, Qin Jia Saburo, who is the most suitable. I think your father should be able to listen to your words."
Qin Mubai nodded: "Your Majesty, don't worry. If the minister goes to Lanzhou, he must do his best to assist his father and make it as solid as golden soup."
"Well, this alone is not enough." Li Shimin said gossipingly, "Yesterday you also heard the conversation between me and Duke Wei. Lanzhou, but I have chosen an important military strategic location. I am not only It must be as solid as a rock, and it must retreat, defend, and attack. Whether it is to suppress Tuyuhun or the future, you can count on Lanzhou!"
"Yes! Weichen understands!" Qin Mubai clasped his fist.
Li Shimin nodded and smiled in relief, and patted Qin Mubai on the shoulder: "I have confidence in you! Don't let me down!"
The emperor's level is over!
As soon as the imperial edict and secret order were in hand, Qin Mubai immediately invited the minister in charge of the Ministry of Finance and some officials who would be the prison to discuss the matters of Fan Zhu Cannon in secret.
The imperial court has ordered Hou Junji, Shangshu, the official minister, to lead the army south to Xishu and go to Songzhou to meet the invading Tubo. I believe that it will not be long before the army of reinforcements to Lanzhou will also set off. Due to the limited time, Qin Mubai decided not to cast cannons in Chang'an Fan. If there were too many people, it would not be conducive to keeping secrets. Transporting thousands of miles would be a big trouble. So, he only asked for money from the Ministry of Households and asked for someone to be a prisoner.
In a few days, huge wealth and hundreds of skilled craftsmen were all prepared, only to listen to condemnation. Qin Mubai always kept secrets strictly, and didn't tell these people what he was going to do. He just told them to stand by, ready to go to Lanzhou at any time.
Next, after the imperial decree, I took the money and the craftsmen and went to Lanzhou.
A few days later, the sacrifice of Taimiao finally ended. Li You's golden body was also plated with chrome, and he moved to Famen Temple and placed it in the newly built Buddha Pagoda. The eminent monk set up an altar to give lectures, and spent ten days and a half months on the water and land dojo day and night.
The Concubine Yin De, who has not shown her face for a long time, appeared in Famen Temple accompanied by her daughter, Princess Gao Yang. She was dressed in a pure silk dress, frosty white hair, and wearing a palace yarn hanging hat, and she passed away in a flash outside the Buddha Tower without staying much.
Gao Yang told Qin Mubai that Concubine Yin De was still somewhat unable to face the fact that his son could not enter the earth for safety, and was cast into a golden body and placed in the Buddha Tower.
In the words of Concubine Yin De—"What is the difference between this and the first public announcement?!"
For this, Qin Mubai can only...sigh!