Chapter 50: Gathering of famous craftsmen

Zhang Deming said excitedly: "Can there be anything else? Of course it's about artillery. Today, the military weapon surveillance has reported to the prince and said that artillery is feasible. Of course, in order to make the prince believe it, you have to prepare. The prince may want to take a look at it."

Although there is still a long way from the birth of the artillery, after all, the first step has been completed. Chen Wanrong was also happy and said, "I know. Let's go, talk in the room." He invited Zhang Deming into the room, asked him to sit down, and served tea. He asked, "Master Zhang, you don't have to go back tonight, right? We haven't met for a long time, so we have to have a good chat."

"I'm not hiding this from Brother Chen, I'm just thinking." Zhang Deming agreed happily.

Chen Wanrong sighed: "I wish Rong was there again."

"Brother, who said I'm not here?" Chen Zairong's voice sounded, and the person had already appeared at the door. He saw Zhang Deming inadvertently and shouted: "Haha, Master Zhang." He rushed over in three or two steps, picked up Zhang Deming up at once, and said prankly: "You have been in Chang'an for so long and have not come to see me, so see how I deal with you."

With a little force on his arms, Zhang Deming screamed: "Let go quickly, it hurts so much."

Chen Zairong continued to tease him: "Where does it hurt? Let's see. It's OK, there's no problem at all."

Zhang Deming wanted to punch him, but his arms were tied up, and he couldn't hit him, so he could only sigh: "You boy is getting stronger and stronger, so why don't you let me live?"

Seeing that it was enough to tease him, Chen Zairong laughed, put it down, and leaned on Zhang Deming's shoulder. Zhang Deming couldn't bear it, and he couldn't help but frustrate downwards, and cursed with a smile: "You kid, please break up my bones."

Moving over a chair and sitting next to Zhang Deming, Chen Zairong smiled a little maliciously and said, "Master Zhang, how do you think you will punish you? How about you punish three cups?"

It is better to punish three cups than to tease Chen Zairong. Zhang Deming had no choice and nodded, "Okay, three cups are just three cups."

It was enough to play, and Chen Zairong asked: "Brother, what have you done? The prince will see you tomorrow."

Chen Wanrong thought and asked, "Is it the artillery matter?"

"I don't know. The prince just wants me to invite you tomorrow. The prince said that he is asking." Chen Zairong emphasized in particular.

Using the word "please" means that Li Longji attaches great importance to artillery, and it is only a matter of time before the artillery is released. Chen Wanrong also said happily: "Okay, I'll go with you tomorrow. But we have to prepare first."

"What are you preparing?" Chen Zairong asked in confusion.

Chen Wanrong did not answer the question, but said, "Come with me and took Chen Zairong and Zhang Deming to the room where the gunpowder was set. Unscrew the lid of the "sweet potato", put it on gunpowder, and then tightened the lid. Finally, the fuse was placed. The holes in the lid were about the same size as the fuse, and Chen Wanrong only needed a little treatment to be sealed.

"Brother, what are you doing?" Chen Zairong was puzzled.

Zhang Deming had seen the power of gunpowder in the day and smiled and said, "You guy doesn't even understand this, your brother wants to open your eyes."

Chen Wanrong took the two out of the house and came to a tree. There was a hole under the root of a tree, stuffing the sweet potato into the hole. He asked the two to retreat until they retreated far away. Chen Wanrong took out the fire break, lit the fuse, and ran away quickly.

Looking at the fuse of sparks, Chen Zairong was confused and asked, "Brother, what's this thing? He ran as fast as the wind."

"You'll know when you look." Zhang Deming reminded.

With a loud "bang", mud and sand flew, and a piece of tree roots flew far away and hit the ground hard. Chen Zairong was shocked when he saw the explosion for the first time, and then he was full of questions: "What's going on? What's going on?"

"Ask your brother." Zhang Deming quickly walked over and saw a pit on the ground, and the tree roots had broken. He was shocked: "What a great power. It's much greater than that in the daytime." Now he uses iron shells as containers, and the power is naturally much greater.

Chen Zairong really couldn't figure it out, so he grabbed Chen Wanrong and asked hurriedly: "Brother, what are you doing? You are so powerful. When you encounter this thing, no matter how powerful your martial arts are, it's useless."

"This is called a bomb." Chen Wanrong explained, very satisfied with the result. The military formula is different and it is much more powerful.

The sound alarmed Zheng Qing and the others, and they came to watch one after another. When they saw the pits on the ground and the broken tree roots, they were all surprised. Sima Chengzhen looked at the shrapnel not far away and kept sucking the cold air: "This thing is too powerful, this fragment alone is enough for people to bear."

Everyone was talking, and Chen Zairong finally understood and laughed and said, "Brother, no wonder the prince wants to use the word "please."

After a while of excitement, Chen Wanrong took everyone to the gunpowder room, put the gunpowder in sweet potatoes, and sealed it up. The first batch of bombs in Chinese history were ready. Looking at the bombs, Chen Wanrong was very eager and hoped that the Crescent Moon Sect would come sooner and let them taste the great things. Chen Wanrong hated the Crescent Moon Sect enough, so he naturally wanted to attack them.

The rest of the matter was simple. Chen Wanrong held a banquet, one to celebrate the success of gunpowder, and the other to welcome Zhang Deming. Everyone was in a good mood and ate until midnight before they fell off.

The next day, just after Chen Wanrong had breakfast, Wang Shaohua came: "I have met Brother Chen." Chen Wanrong saved Wang Shaohua and was very respectful to him.

Chen Wanrong smiled and said, "It turns out it's Brother Wang. What wind blows you? Hurry up, please serve tea in the house."

Wang Shaohua entered the house and said, "Brother Chen, I won't talk much, let's go."

Chen Wanrong was stunned and said, "Brother Wang, you can come here once, sit more often."

"The prince is waiting." Wang Shaohua smiled and said, "Brother Chen has been moving to Chang'an for a while. I have been busy and I don't have time to see you. I'm really sorry. When this matter is over, we will linger together."

Since it was sent by Li Longji, he had to rush there. Chen Wanrong nodded and said, "Then, let's go now."

Wang Shaohua stood up and followed him out: "Brother Chen, the prince said, go directly to the schoolyard."

Going to the schoolyard? Chen Wanrong was a little confused. Then he thought, Li Longji was really good at calculating. He obviously wanted Chen Wanrong to demonstrate it well, but he didn't say anything, but took the people to the schoolyard. Fortunately, Chen Wanrong got the bomb last night, otherwise he would have been caught off guard.

Just when Chen Wanrong turned his mind, Wang Shaohua said: "The prince said that Brother Chen must be prepared, just go to the school grounds."

Li Longji's plan was so exquisite that he even calculated my actions. Chen Wanrong was both surprised and admired. He brought a few "sweet potatoes" and joined Chen Zairong and followed Wang Shaohua.

When I came to the door, I saw a team of Tang soldiers at the door. Before Chen Wanrong asked, Wang Shaohua explained to him: "The prince said that Brother Chen is not very convenient for this period of time. I want me to bring a hundred Dragon Martial Army to guard."

Chen Que's arrangement against the Crescent Sect was Li Longji's arrangement. I guess Chen Que reported the situation to Li Longji. It was reasonable to have such an arrangement. However, Chen Wanrong was still moved by Li Longji's thoughtful and meticulous arrangements and said with a smile: "I am worried about it if I have time."

Chen Wanrong got on the horse, Chen Zairong on the left and Wang Shaohua on the right. Under the escort of the Longwu Army, he left the mansion. In such a situation, the Crescent Sect could not take action, and Chen Wanrong was very relieved.

I soon arrived at the schoolyard, which was an old place to visit. Of course, the last time I sent Chen Zairong to the schoolyard, Chen Wanrong was only outside and did not go in. This time, not only went in, but also surrounded him and was very lively.

The schoolyard was very large, and I never expected it to be so big. Chen Wanrong was shocked. He looked around and saw soldiers practicing. There was a high platform far away, with no one on it.

There were dozens of people on the left, and Ye Tianheng and Zhang Deming were among them. Zhang Deming said goodbye early this morning, but he didn't expect to be here. When Chen Wanrong's thoughts turned, he immediately understood the truth. Li Longji wanted to verify the power of gunpowder, so the masters of Ye Tianheng and others would naturally come.

Chen Wanrong strode up, and Ye Tianheng and Zhang Deming came up. Ye Tianheng greeted him and said, "I have met Lord Chen." Today is a formal occasion, so he naturally wants to meet with official etiquette.

After he reminded him, Chen Wanrong remembered that he actually came in casual clothes and did not wear official uniforms. Now that things have come, he could only do this, and smiled and said, "I have met Master Ye." He greeted Zhang Deming again.

After the three of them met, Ye Tianheng took Chen Wanrong's hand and said, "Mr. Chen, come and introduce you to a few people. This is Mr. Liu and will be a young craftsman."

He will manage and manufacture affairs in the office and have many good craftsmen. Today's affairs are of great importance, so he will naturally come. Chen Wanrong saw that he will be wearing a breeze dress, with an average figure and a thick black beard under his chin. He is in his forties, with bright eyes and very smart. He will be from the fourth rank, and his official uniform is breeze dress.

"I've met Lord Liu." Chen Wanrong bowed with his fists.

The young craftsman smiled and clasped his fists and said, "Liu Huaide has met Lord Chen. The name of Lord Chen is well-known. When I see him today, I should comfort my life." Liu Huaide respects Ye Tianheng very much. He naturally dared not neglect anyone who even Ye Tianheng praised him. He didn't stay on Chen Wanrong to look at him, wanting to know every detail of Chen Wanrong.

Since Chen Wanrong appeared, dozens of people looked at Chen Wanrong very carefully and did not miss any details. Needless to think about it, Ye Tianheng went back yesterday and blew magic snails for Chen Wanrong a lot.

Ye Tianheng pointed to a man wearing a light green official uniform and introduced: "This is Lord Kou, the Military Arts Supervisor." The Military Arts Supervisor is a seventh-rank official, and is larger than Chen Wanrong's official position. Although his position is not large, it is very important. The Tang army's equipment must pass through his hands.

Chen Wanrong looked at this military weapon supervisor. He was not young, in his fifties, with white hair, a pair of white beards that were particularly conspicuous, and his face was full of wrinkles. Liu Huaide still had some official power, but he had no official power at all, but he had a scholarly aura. He must have been a good craftsman. He was a good craftsman to manage his work, just like the current scientists. Chen Wanrong respected him: "I have met Lord Kou."

The military weapon supervisor returned the court and said, "Kou Yibing has met Lord Chen." After finishing his polite words, he kept shaking his head, feeling very regretful: "Mr. Chen, Kou has no eyes and does not understand Lord Chen's intention, which has caused the soldiers to die, and he is uneasy!" He sighed.

He was talking about the veto of artillery to them. When they were fighting in front of them, they waited for a few days before they came to the conclusion that the artillery could be feasible and that thousands more people would die. This kind of thing was indeed not so good.

However, Chen Wanrong savored his virtue. If he was wrong, he would be wrong. He admitted his mistake in front of everyone. This kind of virtue was so precious. He smiled and said, "Mr. Kou is so serious." As he glanced at it, he saw that the good workers were a little embarrassed.

Ye Tianheng pulled Chen Wanrong to introduce him one by one. These people were good craftsmen, and they were also the person in charge of one aspect, or the master who was important in some aspects.

It can be said that almost all the great scientists of the Jingyun period of the Tang Dynasty arrived. Chen Wanrong suddenly saw so many great scientists and was very excited. Until Ye Tianheng introduced them, Chen Wanrong was still immersed in excitement.

After the introduction, everyone surrounded Chen Wanrong and said some gossip. They asked questions about artillery more. Chen Wanrong answered their questions and did not hide his own personal information.

"The emperor is here!" As he was speaking, a sharp voice sounded.

When Chen Wanrong saw a team of Dragon Martial Army arrived. In the middle was Ruizong's dragon chariot. When he entered the schoolyard, the dragon chariot stopped. Ye Tianheng and the others hurriedly welcomed him. Ruizong glanced at him and said, "Let's go flat." Everyone thanked him and stood up.

When Ruizong saw Chen Wanrong, he smiled faintly, and said nothing more. With the support of the eunuch, he got off the dragon chariot. Li Longji and Princess Taiping followed him and walked straight to the high platform. He really didn't expect that the "three giants" were all here. Then he thought, it was normal. Ye Tianheng and his disciples went back and reported what they saw and heard. This meant that a new era was coming and the war model would be changed. With Li Longji's keenness, he would report to Ruizong.

With Chen Wanrong's understanding of Ruizong, although he was not a good emperor, he was smart. He would not have no idea that if artillery was really built, the Tang Dynasty would be like a tiger, and he might be able to capture Shibao City. Once the Shibao City was captured, it would create a large army to force Tubo to surrender. You should know that Tubo had fought with the Tang Dynasty for hundreds of years, and even Songtsen Gampo had fought several battles with the Tang Dynasty, so he sent an envoy to propose marriage. After several times, Emperor Taizong of Tang married Princess Wencheng to him.

Since Emperor Taizong of Tang, Tubo has harassed the Tang Dynasty more and more frequently, and the harm has become increasingly fierce. If Tubo is forced to resign, then Ruizong will have a great achievement and will be famous in history. Which emperor does not like fame? Ruizong cannot come or not.

As for Princess Taiping, she must be involved. She has great power, and if she doesn't participate, she might be hindered. For Princess Taiping, she had a fight with Li Longji, but when it comes to external issues, the two could reach an agreement. After all, forcing Tubo to surrender is a huge achievement, and she can also get a share of the credit. There are only benefits and no harm to improve her status and prestige. Why not do it?

Li Longji followed behind Ruizong and glanced at everyone without any expression. However, when Princess Taiping saw Chen Wanrong, she smiled and praised a lot.

The three giants climbed onto the platform one after another, and then Chen Wanrong and the others went up one after another.

Ruizong turned around, looked at everyone, and then slowly spoke: "You are all good craftsmen of the Tang Dynasty, all masters, and I feel very relieved to the Tang Dynasty! I invited you here today to see the cannons. You can take a good look, come up with ideas, and build the cannons!"

"Abide by the order!" The good workers answered the order in unison.

Ruizong then looked at Chen Wanrong and smiled kindly: "Wanrong, it's your turn."

Chen Wanrong responded and took out a "sweet potato" and held it in his hand: "The thing in my hand is just a bomb, which is a little different from the shells used by artillery. Of course, there is also the same thing, that is, gunpowder is used. Here, I just prove the power of this thing. As for artillery, everyone needs to work together to make it."

After saying that, he handed the bomb to Chen Zairong: "Go and light it."

Chen Zairong took it and trotted. Until the distance was enough, Chen Wanrong shouted: "Okay, let's be there. It's better to bury it with a stone." The more shocked everyone, the more convinced they could, the smoother the artillery would be built.

Li Longji waved his hand and several soldiers brought stones. Chen Zairong put the sweet potato on the ground, picked up the stone and buried the sweet potato, and asked the soldiers to walk away. Then he took out the fire and ignited the fuse. He had seen the power of this thing and ran far away as if he was flying.

Ruizong and the others stared at the fuse of sparks and did not speak. The entire school ground was surprisingly quiet at this moment, with only the sound of the breeze passing by.

After a while, there was a loud sound that was earth-shaking. The ground was trembling, and the sand flew away. The stones surrounding the sweet potato were either overturned, broken, or flew far away.
Chapter completed!