Chapter 80: Collusion

Gesang's words were too rogue. Princess Taiping was preparing to talk to him about justice and teach him a lesson with the way of a saint, so that he could repent. When Li Longji waved his hand to stop her from speaking, she didn't care. Until she heard Li Longji's words, she admired Li Longji's wit and high-five: "Longji said it well, he said it so well!"

Princess Taiping felt very complicated about this nephew. She was increasingly impressed by Li Longji's talent, but the more capable Li Longji was, the more dangerous her status was, and she was extremely distressed.

Ruizong smiled so hard that his eyes narrowed together: "Sanlang's words are reasonable, and what he said is reasonable!"

Needless to say, the ministers gave Li Longji another lottery! Chen Wanrong admired Li Longji's quick wisdom and eloquence!

Gesang's face changed color and asked Li Longji: "Your Highness, you are threatening the Great Tubo, and the Great Tubo will never accept it! Jide Zuzan is an eagle on the plateau, and he will never accept it!"

Li Longji said coldly: "Have I threatened you?"

That sentence is full of threats, but the threat is beyond words, so you have to think about it and experience it yourself. Gesang clearly knew the implications of words, but it was difficult to refute, so he couldn't help but open his mouth wide.

Princess Taiping seized the opportunity and questioned: "Gesang, if you want the Tang Dynasty to withdraw troops first and then marry the princess, isn't it a threat to the Tang Dynasty? You still have the face to question the prince here."

After the ministers agreed, Gesang made a big blush. He wanted to refute but had no way to refute it. He was sure to lose this verbal battle. This time he couldn't continue to talk. Gesang said: "Your Majesty, take your leave!"

Ruizong now has the upper hand and is in a good mood. He waved his hand and left.

Today's morning ceremony was really glorious. It not only attacked the Tubo people, but also defended the Tubo envoys. Ruizong was in a good mood and waved his hand and said, "Stay the court!" He stood up and waved to Chen Wanrong. Chen Wanrong strode forward: "The emperor summoned him, don't know what's important?"

Ruizong was so kind that he said with a smile: "Wanrong, you made great contributions today, you said it well!"

Gesang's words stumped the ministers, and even Princess Taiping could not find a word for a while. Fortunately, Chen Wanrong came out to rescue him and couldn't be happy. Chen Wanrong glanced at Li Longji and smiled and said, "Emperor, even if the minister doesn't say anything, the prince will say it."

With Li Longji's shrewdness, it is inevitable to think of saying words.

Li Longji was still so calm: "It is indeed rare that you can have such courage and see the opportunity so quickly."

Gesang was the right person to be sure that his ministers did not dare to say good things to Emperor Yang of Sui, but he did not expect that Chen Wanrong had no idea, which made him stumped him. Chen Wanrong's cleverness was that he apologized to Ruizong before he spoke, and then he questioned Gesang after being approved by Ruizong. Moreover, Chen Wanrong's words were righteous and anyone who heard them had to agree.

Princess Taiping was also happy and said with a smile: "Wanrong, not bad, not bad! It's fast enough to see the opportunity!"

Chen Wanrong said humbly: "The princess is too much."

Ruizong frowned and turned into the word "Sichuan": "Wanrong, you have also seen the incident of the morning court today. I want you to come because I want you to see the arrogance of Tubo. Gesang asked me how long I would fight in Shibao City and how many soldiers were going to die. You also heard this. This is my great humiliation! I will never forget today!"

When Gesang said this, Chen Wanrong blushed, let alone Ruizong, the king of the country. Ruizong did not get angry at that time and held back, it was really rare. Chen Wanrong comforted him and said, "Prince, please rest assured, Tubo will pay the price for this!"

Ruizong nodded gently and said, "Wanrong, how are your artillery made? Are there any difficulties? If there are any difficulties, just say."

Gesang's words really angered him. If you want to take revenge, you have to rely on artillery.

"Prince, please rest assured, the artifact is about to be ready!" Chen Wanrong answered truthfully.

Ruizong was too anxious, frowned and asked, "I'm only building a sample cannon now? Why don't I build more?"

Chen Wanrong understood his eagerness to revenge: "Master, we have to build sample cannons first, check it out, and make sure there is no problem before we can build a large number of them. If there is a lot of them, if there is a problem, it will be too late to change."

Although Ye Tianheng and others were top craftsmen of the Tang Dynasty, they had never made artillery after all. It is very important to let them get familiar with it and master some skills. Therefore, before large-scale construction, making a cannon became an inevitable move.

Ruizong thought for a while and said, "I will go with you today to see your progress." Gesang's words were so exciting that Ruizong could not sit still, and he wanted to start a war against Tubo now.

Princess Taiping echoed, "I'll go too."

Li Longji nodded and said, "It's time to go and have a look."

When the three giants went together, Chen Wanrong really didn't expect: "I will go to the military weapon supervisor to prepare to welcome the emperor." It's not that Chen Wanrong wants to flatter, but that this is the basic etiquette.

Ruizong waved his hand and said, "No need. You go with me. We should just go light cars and follow the rules."

Princess Taiping and Li Longji had no objection to this proposal. Ruizong called Duan Hui and asked him to lead a team of guards to follow him. Li Longji and Princess Taiping also had guards, and they were all in a great way, heading straight towards the military weapon surveillance.

Since Chen Zairong left that night, he has not returned until now, and has been running around the East Palace. Today, he finally had the opportunity to be with Chen Wanrong. He was also happy and came over: "Brother, why should the prince go to the military weapon supervision?"

Chen Wanrong explained his doubts: "The emperor is going to see the cannon."

"Brother, how are the artillery made?" Chen Zairong asked hurriedly. He knew the power of the artillery, and he wanted to build it right away and teach Tubo a lesson.

Chen Wanrong had to answer his words: "The artifact is getting better soon."

"That's great!" Chen Zairong was very surprised.

After asking about important matters, Chen Zairong returned to Li Longji. Chen Wanrong followed Ruizong's ceremonial war. After a while, he came to the Military Weapons Prison.

Although Ruizong did not come with great fanfare, the three giants' guards were also quite a lot, and they were very disturbed. They had already alarmed Kou Yibing and Liu Huaide and others, and hurriedly welcomed them: "See the Emperor!"

Ruizong came down from the imperial chariot: "Dear friends, please get up!" Ruizong respected the good craftsman very much, with a kind smile on his face, and was particularly easy-going, which was completely different from meeting the ministers in the court.

"Thank you, Your Majesty!" Liu Huaide and the others stood up.

Ruizong waved against Kou Yibing, and Kou Yibing trotted over in a row. Ruizong took his hand and looked at it: "Master Kou, you haven't seen him for many years, you are old."

The two were old acquaintances. Ruizong used to treat Kou Yibing very well. When he heard this, Kou Yibing was filled with excitement. His past was full of tears in his eyes, and he was choked: "Master, do you still remember me?"

Ruizong smiled and was very happy: "Master Kou, how can I forget you, a good craftsman?"

"Emperor!" Kou Yibing was deeply moved.

Ruizong was very excited and asked, "Where is Master Ye? Why didn't I see him?"

Kou Yibing hurriedly replied: "Your Majesty, Brother Ye is busy dealing with artillery. Hurry up, go and invite Brother Ye."

Ruizong waved his hand and said, "No need. I go see him. Master Ye, but I am one of the best craftsmen in the Tang Dynasty. It is just right for me to see him." He knew that Kou Yibing wanted to stop him, so he gave his reasons first.

Sure enough, Kou Yibing couldn't stop him anymore: "I thank you for your behalf, Brother Ye!"

"Lead the way, lead the way!" Ruizong kept waved.

Kou Yibing responded and walked in his head to lead the way. Princess Taiping and Li Longji followed closely behind Ruizong, and Chen Wanrong and others followed. Soon they arrived at Ye Tianheng and his busy place. A cannon was seen from afar, with copper light shining, and extremely mighty under the sunlight.

Ruizong widened his eyes and asked, "Wanrong, is this the cannon?"

"Back to the emperor, this is the cannon!" Chen Wanrong replied.

Ruizong narrowed his eyes together, and the smile on his face folded layer by layer, and he was very excited and his steps became lighter: "Just looking like this is quite mighty, and it would be even more amazing if he arrived on the battlefield."

Princess Taiping also smiled from ear to ear: "Fifth Brother, let's go and have a look."

Even Li Longji, who has always been indifferent to his emotions, browsed, his eyes were bright and his eyes were looking at the cannon.

Ruizong responded, and the two brothers and sisters walked quickly towards the cannon. Ye Tianheng was about to greet him, Ruizong waved his hand and said, "Master Ye, please spare me. Hurry up, tell me about the cannon."

When it comes to artillery, Chen Wanrong must have understood it the most profoundly. Ye Tianheng was a little embarrassed: "Your Majesty, this is up to Lord Chen." In front of the emperor, he could not call Chen Wanrong a friend.

Chen Wanrong smiled and said, "Master Ye is busy these days, and you say the same."

"Yes, Master Ye, you said." Ruizong also had confidence in Ye Tianheng.

It was a great honor to explain new weapons to the emperor. Ye Tianheng no longer refused. He responded and sorted out his ideas and began to explain artillery to Ruizong. From the beginning of model building, until now, he talked all the way, vividly and heart-pounding.

When he finished speaking, Ruizong exclaimed: "It's amazing! It's such a wonderful idea! Wanrong, how should we use artillery?"

Chen Wanrong looked at the cannon and said, "Master, this cannon still lacks a few things. One is that the cannon is not well-made. The cannon stand is like a car, and it is much more convenient to transport cannons."

Ruizong quivered, "This is a good idea. If there is no artillery mount, how can I transport it to Shibao City? Sanlang, the traction of the artillery requires horses, so you have to prepare it."

"Don't worry, my father, my son understand!" Li Longji received the order.

Chen Wanrong continued to explain: "The shells have not been built yet. When the shells are built, you can test the cannon."

Princess Taiping was very interested: "Wanrong, when can I test the cannon?"

"It will take three or two days." Chen Wanrong replied with a guess.

Princess Taiping's eyes shone: "Wanrong, when you are testing the cannon, you have to tell me, I want to come and have a look."

"I'm here too!" Ruizong was unwilling to let the emperor down.

Although Li Longji didn't say anything, he couldn't escape.

According to Chen Wanrong's plan, when the sample cannon is built, they will try the military weapon first. If there is no problem, they will tell Ruizong that he will come to test the cannon in person. Unexpectedly, they are impatient now and cannot push it off. They have to say, "I understand! But, the first time the cannon test may cause problems."

Li Longji comforted: "Wanrong, the first cannon is normal, it is normal for a problem. If you find a problem, just change it when you build a cannon later."

"Sanlang is right, Wanrong, don't worry. I won't blame him!" Ruizong said generously: "As for weapons, they are all improved step by step, so there is no reason to achieve it overnight!"

With his words, Chen Wanrong was completely relieved and then said, "There is still one sighting star left. The sighting star is like a mountain on a crossbow, used to aim. It is also a requirement for artillery to shoot accurately."

"It makes sense!" Ruizong praised, squatted down, looked at the cannon carefully, and touched the cannon with his right hand: "It was pretty good casting, very smooth. Master Ye's skills have gone to the next level."

Ye Tianheng hurriedly said humbly: "The emperor has been too rewarded, so I dare not take it!"

Li Longji asked a question: "Wanrong, this cannon cannot be used on the battlefield like this, so it must be painted. The copper light shines, looks very majestic, but it is not easy to hide."

Good eyesight! Chen Wanrong thought so too, but this kind of small thing is not necessary to say to Ruizong. He nodded and said, "The prince said it, and I think so too. I plan to try it and apply it on."

Li Longji nodded, stopped talking, and looked at the cannon.

After seeing it for a while, Ruizong stood up with satisfaction. Princess Taiping clapped her hands and asked with a smile: "Wanrong, what else is there to do? Let's talk about it together."

Chen Wanrong replied: "The princess asked, I dare not say anything. I am not worried about anything else, just whether the saltpeter can be shipped on time."

Li Longji nodded and said, "Wanrong, don't worry about this. I will send someone to urge the saltpeter in Mianzhou. As long as it is done, it will be transported soon. I have issued an order to transport the saltpeter in these places in Luoyang to local officials as soon as possible."

With this, Chen Wanrong felt relieved: "Thank you Prince!"

Ruizong had not come to the military weapon surveillance for many years. Today he revisited the old place and was in good mood. He walked around until he was satisfied and then returned to the palace.

After seeing off the three giants, Chen Wanrong and Ye Tianheng devoted themselves to the creation of artillery.

There is a Taoist temple in the west of Chang'an. It is surrounded by trees, with green trees and quietness, which is Yunzhen Temple.
To be continued...