Chapter 77 Invincible

Zhu Xiongying, who was out of the palace to do important things, went straight to the Kaiping Palace. When he saw Chang Sen, he asked, "Third uncle, I had someone get the gunpowder a few days ago. What else can I say?"

Chang Sen immediately replied, "Your Highness, the gunpowder is still the same as before, and there is no explanation. I also asked people to ask, and they said that if the gunpowder became particles, they were probably stuck together after getting wet.

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Zhu Xiongying fell silent. The series of improvements in gunpowder have always been something Zhu Xiongying cared about very much.

He had found some improvements before, but the most important thing was to concoct the ratio of gunpowder and use the golden ratio developed by later generations to enhance the power of gunpowder. These were already a great help, allowing the Ming Dynasty to

The power of firearms has been improved.

But Zhu Xiongying was not satisfied with this, because he knew that gunpowder granulation was definitely an unavoidable turning point in the history of firearms.

Today's gunpowder is basically in the form of powder. This form of gunpowder has many disadvantages in combat, such as inconvenient transportation, uneven burning rate, and susceptibility to moisture.

Nowadays, soldiers who use some firearms need to start loading and matching gunpowder before a battle. The armies that used firearms in the Ming Dynasty even carried saltpeter, sulfur and charcoal powder separately because it was safer and ensured that the gunpowder could work properly.

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Once you encounter an encounter, it will be too troublesome. If there is a lot of rain, it will be more difficult to use firearms.

In fact, some clues about granulated gunpowder were seen in the late Yuan Dynasty. But the main reason is that such randomness is too great, and it is difficult to form a real scale and technology.

Zhu Xiongying did not force it. He knew that gunpowder granulation must have great advantages, and he did formulate a research direction. However, studying these things requires some time and process, and this is something that cannot be rushed.
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Just continue to invest manpower and material resources in these matters. Zhu Xiongying still has some patience.

"People from the Pu family in Quanzhou will come to Beijing in a while. My third uncle will help me keep an eye on them." Zhu Xiongying looked at Chang Sen and explained seriously, "These people are entrenched in Quanzhou. Since the Song Dynasty, they have been promoted and commanded by the Shipping Secretary.

Coastal defense, shipbuilding, and navigation are all here."

The Pu family is also very famous in history. Because they have accumulated a lot of wealth through foreign trade, they actually also fought against pirates. Pu Shougeng abandoned the Song Dynasty and surrendered to the Yuan Dynasty. He led his fleet to have a sea battle with Zhang Shijie, the Minister of the Southern Song Dynasty. He also massacred Quanzhou.

The Song clan in the city.

This second minister who surrendered to the Yuan Dynasty was responsible for building 200 ships for the Yuan Dynasty's conquest of Japan.

It's just that this family that has been entrenched in Quanzhou for more than a hundred years ended up miserable after the founding of the Ming Dynasty, because Lao Zhu thought Pu Shougeng was unfaithful and demoted all the men of the Pu family into slaves. After all, Pu Shougeng massacred the Song Dynasty clan and exterminated the Quanzhou clan who were loyal to the Song Dynasty.

They even massacred the Shaolin Temple in Quanzhou. Therefore, the Pu family now has no chance of becoming an official.

The Pu family, which has been famous for hundreds of years, has fallen into decline, but they still have a certain value.

Chang Sen smiled and said, "Your Highness, don't worry, I know it well. When the time comes, I will send all those people to Longjiang Shipyard."

"Third uncle, you must remember that teaching a man to fish is worse than teaching him to fish." Zhu Xiongying said seriously, "Don't underestimate some knowledge. They have been traveling overseas for more than a hundred years, and sea lanes are also extremely important. I There is no shortage of shipbuilding craftsmen, third uncle, do you understand?"

Chang Sen probably understands, and he doesn't feel any pressure to do these things. After all, he is a general, and he must understand the principle of being kind and not in charge of soldiers. What's more, Chang Sen doesn't have any empathy for some people and some groups.

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After walking around the Kaiping Palace, Zhu Xiongying went straight to Cao Guogong's Palace.

Li Wenzhong was very happy to see Zhu Xiongying coming, "I pay homage to His Royal Highness the Emperor Changsun."

"Cousin, we don't need to be too polite." Looking at Li Wenzhong, Zhu Xiongying smiled and said, "Although my cousin lost a lot of weight due to his serious illness, looking back now, his complexion has improved a lot."

Li Wenzhong smiled and said, "It is your Highness's opinion that I have to walk one step before the gate of hell, so that I can be lucky enough to live the rest of my life."

Zhu Xiongying said with a smile, "That is also my cousin's blessing. My medicine is not widely spread nowadays, and it does not cure all diseases. I am too lazy to take care of it now. Grandma is keeping an eye on it."

Li Wenzhong smiled. During this period, many colleagues did come to visit him, and they often asked about allicin. However, Li Wenzhong also understood that he had no way to make the final decision on those matters now. Her Highness the Queen was in charge of them now.

"In a few days, all the imperial uncles will return to Beijing. My cousin will go out of the city to pick him up." Zhu Xiongying said with a smile, "My cousin is still taking a rest and recuperating. I just met him now.

Gotta be busy with something."

Li Wenzhong smiled and said, "This is my duty. I am happy to be able to share your Majesty's worries."

Zhu Xiongying nodded, and then reminded him, "Cousin, you have discussed military and state affairs with the South Korean Duke Zhongshu Province, the Governor's Office, and the Yushitai. Although now there is no Zhongshu Province, the Governor's Office, but

Some things are still going on. Mr. Han, please take the time to go and look around. First, go to the palace to ask for your orders and see if Mr. Han still has the intention to serve the court."

Li Wenzhong is such a smart person. He knows what Zhu Xiongying means, probably asking him to find out the details of Li Shanchang. If Li Shanchang can retreat bravely, it will be the best thing.

"I understand." Li Wenzhong nodded and asked again, "Your Highness, do you have anything else to say to me?"

Zhu Xiongying thought for a while and then said, "Just say that Duke Xin's house in Fengyang is very big. If Duke Guo wants to repair the mansion, I can lend it to him. Please don't transfer the army sergeants."
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Li Wenzhong was shocked. You must know that Li Shanchang made great contributions, but he never directly led the troops.

As for what His Highness Emperor Changsun meant, could it be that he got the news from somewhere that Li Shanchang actually got involved in the military?

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Or maybe this is dissatisfaction with Wu Xun's family. Could it be that the princes were so audacious that they dared to lend soldiers to the Korean prince privately to help the Korean prince with private affairs?

Zhu Xiongying smiled and didn't explain much. He really didn't want to kill Li Shanchang. But whether he could save Li Shanchang, the initiative does not necessarily lie with Zhu Xiongying. These all also depend on Li Shanchang's final choice.

If Li Shanchang were smarter, it would be easier to say anything. But if Li Shanchang is stubborn, Zhu Xiongying would have no choice.

For these things, it all depends on personal choice. Power is something that is really difficult to let go after you have tasted it.

After chatting with Li Wenzhong about some things, Zhu Xiongying wandered back to the palace.

Seeing Zhu Xiongying's return, Empress Ma said, "Hurry up and write down the report on the affairs of the main courtyard. Submit it now. We can discuss it at the court tomorrow morning. Although it will be registered soon, we still have to get the reputation we deserve."

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Zhu Xiongying nodded repeatedly. A good reputation must not be too much.

Zhu Xiongying started to get serious. There are still some standard templates for memorials. Now he only needs to think about speaking out some things, which is to elect and recommend people for the clan order.

These matters are not difficult. Everyone knows that these matters can be directly decided by the emperor. Qin Wang Zhu Ping is the best candidate. This has nothing to do with his character, etc., just because he is Lao Zhu’s second

Son.

Looking at the memorial written by Zhu Xiongying, Empress Ma smiled and said, "When I taught your grandfather to write in the early years, I said that his calligraphy was made of iron and painted with silver hooks, and it was extraordinary. The people next to me who didn't learn it were the same.

At such a young age, the handwriting is so sharp."

Zhu Xiongying also became happy. Calligraphy is a matter of personal opinion. However, Zhu Xiongying also knew that Lao Zhu’s calligraphy was not bad at best and could hardly be called a calligrapher.

Because Lao Zhu's calligraphy lacks formality, calligraphy pays attention to brushwork, structure and strokes. When Lao Zhu writes, his strokes are natural and smooth, and his manners are vivid.

Zhu Xiongying said at this time, "That is to say, my father's handwriting is slightly better, and I am as unfettered as my grandfather. Sometimes words are like people, and I have the same unfettered temperament as my grandfather."
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Empress Ma smiled and nodded, she also agreed with this statement.

After sending the memorial to the Wenhua Palace, Empress Ma said, "When your uncles come back, don't stand out. We all know what they did in the fiefdom. You have become the emperor's grandson. Now

It’s not easy to take care of them. After all, they have fathers and brothers, so it’s not your turn to say something.”

Zhu Xiongying knew this very well and immediately replied, "Grandma, don't worry, we are talking about family friendship. I just pretend not to know about other things. This time when the emperor's uncles come back, they will inevitably complain about being tired. I know in my heart, good things and bad things."

, I don’t care.”

At this time, it is definitely not a bad thing to choose some small wise ways to protect yourself. This is also the most suitable thing for Zhu Xiongying to do.

Now it is better to wait steadily for being registered as the emperor's grandson. These things seem to be more important to Zhu Xiongying, and others can be put aside for the time being. If he wants to rectify some people and things, Zhu Xiongying will have plenty of time and opportunities in the future.

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If we really talk about it, after being registered, Zhu Xiongying may be able to gradually have a sense of presence in the court. Anyway, there is no need to rush this moment, having more patience is definitely not a bad thing.

Be patient, because Zhu Xiongying knows that his registration ceremony is not just a court event, these are actually some family affairs.

When the princes returned to the capital, they naturally had to discuss some things together. Although it was definitely Lao Zhu and Zhu Biao who made the decision, the opinions of the other princes also needed to be considered more or less.
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