Chapter 43 The Weird Cabinet (Please collect and read)
"The martial arts examination is an assessment to recruit warriors from all over the world, just like the imperial examination."
Zheng Yi said: "Several levels of martial arts, military formations, and military strategies."
"Now that the north is in chaos, and the borders are invaded by foreign tribes, we can only resist the foreign tribes by recruiting ambitious people and warriors from all over the world."
"As long as those who can pass the military examination can be given the position of partial general, or even commander, deputy general, etc., they can command the army!"
Several people looked at each other, not knowing how to answer.
Zheng Yi said again: "I have discussed this move with General Xu, and he is very much in favor of it."
After hearing this, several people immediately said: "I obey my orders!"
Ha...
Now that Xu Mujun is suppressing the imperial court, no one in the entire imperial court objects.
However, Xu Mujun was loyal to the court, so he could use him with confidence.
"The second thing is the reconstruction of Jiaotai Hall."
Zheng Yi said: "I want to change the name of Jiaotai Hall to 'Bai Yujing' for my practice!"
The six people were speechless.
Is there any need to discuss this matter here?
As for practice?
The few people looked at each other and saw that the emperor was practicing cultivation and ignoring government affairs.
This is undoubtedly...good news for them!
Among the six, only Zheng Zongbing clearly expressed his opposition.
The emperor practices cultivation, but who is in charge of government affairs?
Moreover, the late emperor once left a legacy that all descendants of the Zheng family were not allowed to practice Buddhism.
But other people's words are so gentle that they have no effect at all.
"The third thing."
Zheng Yi continued: "Negotiate peace talks with Wu State, and it is up to you to decide on the cession of land, property and compensation."
"I only want one thing!"
"Your Majesty, please make it clear."
"The secret method of cultivation!"
Zheng Yi said: "General Xu sent back a secret report that he was assassinated by a monk from the Wu Kingdom and almost died."
"Now that Wu Kingdom is defeated, we need to offer Wu Kingdom's secret method of cultivation."
"Otherwise, this battle will still have to be fought!"
The six people looked at each other again, this... is this a national event to be discussed with cabinet ministers?
It's really...ridiculous!
Several people hesitated for a while, but finally agreed under Zheng Yi's constant urging.
After the meeting, the news that Emperor Zhengyong was bent on seeking immortality spread like wildfire, and soon spread throughout the capital.
"Your Majesty wants to open Enke? That's great!"
"Last time I was unable to take the imperial examination because I was seriously ill. I didn't expect that Your Majesty would be so kind and open the Enke... It's really great!"
"Your Majesty is wise!"
"Emperor Zhengyong is obsessed with seeking immortality. This is a sign of the destruction of the country!"
"It's really... ridiculous to connect national affairs with the cultivation of immortality!"
"Hunjun! Hunjun! If this matter spreads out, how should I, the Great Yu Dynasty, face the late Emperor?"
"I heard that two of the three people who were announced that day were charlatans, but one was actually rewarded with a thousand pieces of gold and appointed as the head of the Ministry of Industry!"
"You can buy horse bones with thousands of gold, and your majesty really keeps your promise!"
"Qiu Xian asked... Now, I don’t know how many charlatans and capable people have gone to the palace..."
There were a lot of discussions in the court and among the people. Zheng Yi roughly guessed it, but ignored it.
At this moment, he was looking at the palm thunder presented by Lei Shitou and Zhan Liang.
That is gunpowder.
"Your Majesty."
Zhan Liang said: "Based on the method proposed by Lei Shitou, we developed this new type of explosive. Although it is powerful, it is very unstable."
"You must handle it with care when using it, and keep away from open flames, otherwise it will easily explode."
"Is there a solution?"
"Yes, just reduce the white phosphorus content."
"Can this be mass-produced?"
"Okay."
"Qing Zhan, I have an idea. Can I put these flames into a strong sealed long tube, and then place iron bullets in it, ignite the gunpowder and then use the impact force generated by the explosion to shoot out the iron bullets and iron needles. .”
Zheng Yi said: "Can it be made like a crossbow or a bed crossbow?"
Zhan Liang's eyes widened and he hesitated: "Like fireworks? If this thing can be used on the battlefield..."
"Not bad."
Zheng Yi said: "I have also thought of this. If Zhan Qing can develop such a weapon, I would like to thank you for your first contribution!"
"Yes! Weichen will develop it now!"
"Wait a minute."
Zheng Yi looked at Lei Shitou, who was smiling next to him, and said: "From today on, you will have your name in the Ministry of Industry. Follow Zhan Qing, and I will not treat you badly."
Lei Shitou hurriedly knelt down and shouted, "Long live my emperor! Thank you, Your Majesty! Thank you, Your Majesty~!"
"Also..." Zheng Yi said to Zhan Liang again: "I once noticed that after boiling water, the gas can make feathers rise. If there is a lot of steam, can more important things be allowed to fly?"
"This..."
Zhan Liang wondered: "I have also paid attention to this point, but what is the use of it?"
"You can sew a large balloon out of cowhide, light a flame underneath it, and make it fly into the air."
Zhan Liang racked his brains and said: "Your Majesty, is it a large sky lantern?"
Sky lantern?
Are you talking about the Kongming Lantern?
"Not bad."
Zheng Yi nodded and said: "If the development is successful and a large sky lantern goes to the sky, sergeants can be placed on it to attack with thunderbolts from the sky."
"By then, even if it is the largest pass in the world, our Dayu army will be able to break it!"
"No! Weichen will develop it when we get back!"
"Go!"
The two retreated, and Zheng Yi also breathed a sigh of relief.
What he wanted Zhan Liang and Lei Shitou to develop were hot air balloons and guns.
He knew very well that with the current level of technology, the research on hot air balloons had a high probability of success.
After all, there are no brilliant techniques or principles.
But as for guns... with Dayu's current metal smelting technology, it is very difficult.
Even the simplest flintlock guns and blunderbuss are difficult to successfully develop.
But what he gave was just a research direction.
The rest depends on this group of professionals.
One more.
He also didn't expect Zhan Liang and Lei Shitou to actually develop guns. It would be good to be able to develop thermal weapons such as red cannons.
The purpose of studying artillery is to deal with foreign races such as Wu Guo.
But the real purpose is to fight against Huo Lingzi!
No one knows when he will come to take revenge, so they can only prepare in advance.
At this moment, a little palace maid ran over quickly.
"Your Majesty~Your Majesty~"
"What's the matter?"
"Start your Majesty!"
After a few breaths, Liu Chengen ran in quickly.
"Your Majesty, there is news from Kunning Palace. The queen... is going to give birth!"
"Huh? Lin'er is going to give birth?"
Zheng Yidao said that the queen's birth date was also within these days, which was not far different from that of Concubine De.
After all, she is the queen, so she immediately said: "Show off in Kunning Palace!"
"No!"
Outside Kunning Palace, there were at least a hundred eunuchs and maids guarding the outside, and seven or eight midwives guarding the door, carrying hot water in and out from time to time.
Several imperial doctors were kneeling at the door, all waiting for the queen to give birth.
After all, she is a queen, and the production process is much greater than that of Concubine Shu, Bibi and others.
Even the Queen Mother was waiting in the outer hall.
"Your Majesty is here!"
"This slave has met Your Majesty!"
"I have met your Majesty."
"No gift required!"
Zheng Yi saluted the Queen Mother again: "I have met the Queen Mother."
"Huang'er, come here quickly. Lin'er is about to give birth. The Ai family's heart is beating so fast."
Zheng Yi comforted her and said, "Don't worry, Queen Mother, Lin'er's mother is the best in the world and nothing will happen to her."
Soon, with the joint efforts of the midwife, imperial doctor and others, a loud cry finally sounded from inside the house.
"Bodhisattva bless, Bodhisattva bless, Liner gives birth safely."
The Queen Mother said in surprise, looking very surprised.
"Is it a prince or a princess?"
"Huang'er, you have to give Lin'er's child a good name later. This is your legitimate son!"
"I know."
After tea time, a grandma walked out quickly holding a little baby, knelt down on the ground respectfully and said:
"Congratulations to the Queen Mother, congratulations to Your Majesty, the Queen Mother has given birth!"
The Queen Mother hurriedly asked: "Is it a prince or a princess?"
"Back to the Queen Mother, she is a little prince..."
(End of chapter)