After seeing off Sima Yan and Su Tian, ​​Zhao Kun discussed the production of the firearm with Gongshuqiu.

Although it is not an epoch-making product like muskets or cannons, things like explosives can still be made.

This battle is very dangerous.

Zhao Kun had already heard it during the communication with Wang Li.

In order to consolidate the Guanzhong defense line, a defensive position was built around Ji County, and then the range of activities of the Dayuezhi was gradually compressed.

Although there is no problem in tactical terms, there are too many enemy troops, and there will be many variables.

Once reinforcements encounter confrontation in the field, they are likely to be defeated by the Great Yuezhi cavalry.

If reinforcements are defeated, then Guanzhong will be in danger and domestic turmoil.

By then, it will not be the problem of the Great Yuezhi.

It is very likely that the remnants of the six kingdoms will come out one after another to cause trouble.

Although this is also a good time to rebel, foreign invasion is never allowed in the sense that it is.

After discussing it in the middle of the night, Gongshu Qiu returned to his laboratory and started making firearms. Zhao Kun and Wang Li simply lived in Qiankou Village.

Listening to the jingling sound of the forging factory, Zhao Kun and Wang Li were speechless all night.

The next morning, just dawn, Zhao Kun got up early in the morning. He first checked the progress of the forging factory, and then contacted Gongshuqiu for technical problems, and then returned to the mansion in the city alone.

Today Ying Zheng wants to bring Gongsun Yu to see him, so he has to go back in advance to prepare.

………

at the same time.

After Ying Zheng finished his morning court, he went directly to Gongsun Yu's side hall.

At this time, Gongsun Yu was dressing up with a thrush.

Ying Zheng walked to the dressing mirror, looked at the beautiful face in the mirror carefully, and chuckled softly: "Yu'er, you are still so beautiful."

"Your Majesty is just kidding me!"

Gongsun Yu leaned coquettishly in Ying Zheng's arms and sighed: "Sister Li's beauty is a hundred times better than Yu'er, but a pity..."

"Okay, let's not talk about these unhappy things!" Ying Zheng stroked Gongsun Yu's hair, and suddenly remembered something and said, "I will take you to see Zhao Kun today."

"Really?"

Gongsun Yu looked up to Ying Zheng happily, and then nodded hurriedly: "I have long wanted to see that child."

As he said that, before Ying Zheng could react, he ordered the palace maid outside the door: "Quenu, go and bring the gift I prepared!"

"promise."

The palace maid named Que Nu hurriedly left the side palace with a loud voice.

But Ying Zheng asked Gongsun Yu with confusion: "What gift did you prepare for that kid?"

When Gongsun Yu heard this, he smiled and asked, "Your Majesty does not bring gifts, why are you curious about the gifts I have given to Gongzi Kun?"

"I……"

Ying Zheng hesitated for a moment, and then said angrily: "That kid has received great benefits from me. Why should I prepare gifts for him?"

As he said that, he did not forget to remind Gongsun Yu: "That kid is very tricky, don't be deceived by him!"

"Look at what Your Majesty said..."

Gongsun Yu didn't know about Zhao Kun's plan to seize Pinyang, and thought Ying Zheng had some prejudice against Zhao Kun, so he kindly comforted him: "Even if Gongzi Kun has something wrong, he is just a child. Why should Your Majesty care about him?"

Ying Zheng: “………”

That kid plans to rebel all day long, is this what the child can do?

A set of open conspiracy and conspiracy to trick him, don’t you care about him?

Ying Zheng was a little depressed, but he didn't know how to explain to Gongsun Yu, so he changed the topic: "Hu Hai is already eighteen years old, it's time to get married. Do you have a girl you like?"

"Everything is up to Your Majesty."

The concubines cannot make the decision on the prince’s marriage, so Gongsun Yu handed it over to Ying Zheng very freely.

Ying Zheng thought for a while and said, "I have two candidates in my mind, one is the daughter of Zheng State and the other is the daughter of Li Si."

"Prime Minister Li's children have many marriages with the royal family, but I don't want Haier to be close to the court. As for the daughter of Zheng, I have met once, and I feel dignified and decent, beautiful in appearance, which is not bad." Gongsun Yu followed Ying

Zheng said his own opinion.

Ying Zheng nodded, neither agreeing nor opposing.

At this time, Gongsun Yu suddenly asked, "I wonder if Your Majesty is considering Gongzi Kun's marriage?"

"Zhao Kun's marriage?"

"Yes! He will be sixteen next year. Even if he doesn't get married, he should get engaged."

As he said that, he asked curiously: "Can he have a girl he likes?"

Ying Zheng was stunned for a moment and said with a complicated expression: "Maybe he already has... It is said that he had made a private relationship with the second daughter of the Tongwu Hou family."

"ah?"

Gongsun Yu's beautiful eyes were wide open, thinking that all young people are playing so well now?

He actually made a relationship privately!

This is a royal taboo!

With such a look on His Majesty, could he agree to this marriage?

Thinking of this, Gongsun Yu asked tentatively: "What does Tongwu Hou think about this?"

"I haven't communicated with him yet!"

Ying Zheng shook his head, suddenly his eyes lit up, and he said to Gongsun Yu: "Why do I invite the Wang family too, and you can take the opportunity to find out the truth and make a decision at that time?"

"this……"

Gongsun Yu hesitated for a moment, then nodded and said, "It's good."

"Then I'll send someone to inform them immediately."

Ying Zheng said, walking out of the side hall with dragons and tigers.

………

On the other side, Zhao Kun’s mansion.

The servant was roasting lamb legs according to Zhao Kun's method.

Zhao Kun went to the kitchen.

In the kitchen, several cooks were busy, and they were not surprised to see Zhao Kun coming in.

Zhao Kun glanced at them and suddenly found an unexpected discovery. So he tilted his head and asked, "Are you making tofu?"

In the countryside, Zhao Kun had also seen the method of making tofu, so when he saw the stone mill and gauze net, he immediately thought of tofu.

But wasn’t tofu invented by the “King of Huainan” during the Han Dynasty? Why did it exist in the Qin Dynasty?

Could it be that I have traveled through time and tofu was born early?

Just when Zhao Kun was puzzled, a cook stopped the movement in his hand and said with a smile: "Young master is so knowledgeable. You will know what just came out."

"What just came out?"

"Yes! This is from Qiankou Village. It is said that it was tofu refined by a alchemist named Gongshu Qiu. Lao Shi went to Qiankou Village to get sweet potatoes, so he learned this craft and was planning to let the young master taste it.

”

Gongshu Qiu invented tofu?

Zhao Kun showed a surprised expression. He didn't expect that Gongshu Qiu would have such ability!

However, it is said that the "King of Huainan" also seemed to have been refined tofu from alchemy.

There is no real definition of who invented the tofu, just that it was said that the tofu came from the King of Huainan.

It's like we subconsciously believe that Edison invented the electric lamp, but in fact the electric lamp was invented by the British Humphrey David.

Perhaps tofu was found in the Qin Dynasty, but the person who invented it was not very famous and was ignored by everyone.

Or perhaps it was the "King of Huainan" who improved the process of making tofu, making the tofu more delicious, and thus became well-known.

Anyway, no matter what, there is another special dish today.

Seeing Zhao Kun looking at the soy milk in the pot and being stunned, the chef was proud and stirred in the pot while saying to Zhao Kun: "Young Master, don't be anxious, you will soon be able to eat the old tofu."

Zhao Kun: “………”

Ahhhh!

Who wants to eat your tofu!

I'm still not serious when I'm old.
To be continued...