Datang: Rebirth of Li Chengqian, the beginning of the treason interrogation

Chapter 51 Thunderbolt Xu Jingzong's loyalty

"These fuses must be stored dry. Once exposed to moisture, they will become useless."

Li Chengqian clapped his hands. This was a start, but there were also many details to pay attention to.

"Your Highness, what is the name of this magical object?" Wang Xiao asked.

"Thunderfire!" Li Chengqian said. This is a very old-fashioned homemade explosive, but the name should be loud. After all, it is a magical object in the era of cold weapons.

"Okay, Thunderfire, the sound is like thunder, and the flash is like bright flame. It is very vivid." Wang Xiao also nodded.

"Commander Wang, don't use the cans anymore. Go to the Ministry of Industry and ask a few blacksmiths to come over and make a big iron box. Put all the powder inside. That way it will be more powerful."

Li Chengqian said again that the killing power of these porcelain jars was not enough. The better the sealing, the greater the power of the explosion.

There are still many limitations in the application of black powder, but it still has surprising effects when it comes to conquering cities.

This was a great gift specially prepared for Goguryeo. No matter how high and thick the walls of the city were, the iron gate could not withstand the explosive power generated by hundreds of kilograms of black gunpowder.

"Blacksmith, ironware?" Wang Xiao's face trembled. Smelting iron privately is treason.

"Don't worry, I have already told His Majesty." Li Chengqian knew what Wang Xiao was worried about, and he had the same concerns, so he had already informed Li Shimin.

"Okay, I'll arrange it." Wang Xiao agreed hesitantly.

"I still need people like this. You can recruit more of them. The only requirement is loyalty. If you have a family, you can move to the East Palace. When the time comes, I will ask Wenmin to set aside an area for you."

The East Palace is very large and has a lot of open space, so it would be no problem to accommodate several hundred people.

"Don't worry, Your Highness. I will select them from the trustworthy bad guys." Wang Xiao also took note of it silently.

"Your Highness, outside the East Palace gate, there is a man who calls himself Xu Jingzong asking to see you, and he also claims to be the Zuo Pushe of the current dynasty."

Just at this time, Wang Xun came in from outside, and seeing that Li Chengqian was fine, he spoke.

"Xu Jingzong?" Li Chengqian looked strange, but he was a very smooth person. "Let's go and meet the Zuo Pushe of our Tang Dynasty.

Outside Cheng'en Hall, a middle-aged man in his fifties stood in front of the door, bowing slightly, appearing very humble.

"Meet His Highness the Crown Prince!"

As soon as he saw Li Chengqian coming, Xu Jingzong bowed and saluted.

"The Zuo Pushe is really well-informed. I haven't even sat down in the East Palace yet, and the Pushe has arrived."

Li Chengqian smiled faintly, with a hint of sarcasm in his words.

"We are all working for His Highness, so we have to be clean and efficient." Xu Jingzong replied in a low voice.

"Xu Pushe, you are wrong. You are working for the country, how can you say you are working for me? If we talk about positions, I cannot command you, the Left Pushe."

Li Chengqian took a sip of the rough tea and left Xu Jingzong aside.

Xu Jingzong is the most treacherous villain in the Tang Dynasty. His ability is unquestionable. If he cannot be controlled, he will backfire.

"I am the left servant of the imperial court, but I am your highness's man. The crown prince cannot command the left servant, but your highness can appoint Xu Jingzong at will."

Xu Jingzong also understood that all his power today came from his superior position.

"Xu Jingzong, you are really a smart person. You should know that I can recommend you as Zuo Pushe, or I can kill you with just one word. But you are a very smart person and you know what to do."

Li Chengqian also spoke frankly. "I know what to do, Your Highness and Your Majesty, please rest assured." Xu Jingzong said calmly.

"So now you know what you are going to do?" Li Chengqian asked.

"I don't know, but I'll leave it to Your Highness to command." Xu Jingzong lowered his head even more.

"Please sit down!" Li Chengqian said.

"Thank you, Your Highness!" Xu Jingzong couldn't help but breathe a sigh of relief. He had passed the test on Li Chengqian.

"As long as you are devoted to the country, I will speak well of you in front of His Majesty." Li Chengqian said again.

A maid walked in from outside the hall and placed the teacup on the table.

"Xu Jingzong will certainly not let Your Highness down." Xu Jingzong stood up and bowed to Li Chengqian again. He was very humble, but on the other hand, he seemed to have no bottom line.

"Mr. Xu, can you see the shortcomings of the country now?" Li Chengqian raised his eyes slightly, as if hinting at something.

"The censors are arrogant because of their favor, and they block the implementation of orders from above, making the country's policies ineffective. They seek fame and reputation, but they delay national opportunities."

"Powerful officials are in power, swaying the emperor's will and making decisions for their own selfish interests, and disregarding the country."

Xu Jingzong said.

"Haha! Xu Pushe is truly a pillar of the country. He is so wise and righteous. He should be treated as a Duke." Li Chengqian was overjoyed. This Xu Jingzong was truly a talent.

As for why he was nailed to the pillar of shame, was it because of his real capriciousness or because of the actions of those in power?

Li Chengqian didn't know now, but he was sure that Xu Jingzong was definitely a good swordsman.

"Thank you for your trust, Your Highness!" Xu Jingzong's eyes were shining brightly. How could he not hear the hidden meaning of Li Chengqian's words? As long as he could solve these two problems, he would get the title of Duke.

"Xu Pushe is so smart, so I won't keep him anymore, so as to avoid giving people a chance to talk about him." Li Chengqian issued an order to expel him.

"Xu Jingzong will definitely not cause trouble for Your Highness." Xu Jingzong bowed and took his leave with a smile on his face. He knew that his time had come.

June 20th, Mao time.

The gates of Taiji Palace were wide open, and all officials attended the meeting.

Li Chengqian was the first to step in, with the gait of a dragon and a tiger, his face was handsome and majestic, his eyes were deep and sharp, revealing the aura of a king.

His hair was neatly combed and fixed with a jade hairpin, which made him look particularly delicate. His skin was as white as snow and slightly shiny, as if he exuded a unique noble aura.

His clothes were even more eye-catching. The pale imperial robe was embroidered with exquisite four-clawed golden dragons, which looked lifelike and seemed to jump out of the clothes.

The scales of each dragon sparkle with golden light, delicate and lifelike. The decoration of gold thread piping adds a touch of magnificence and nobility.

She had a moon-white jade belt tied around her waist, which was pure white and as cool as the bright moon, complementing the clothes she was wearing.

Li Chengqian's steps were steady and powerful, and each step was full of confidence and majesty. His posture was straight, with his chest held high and his head held high, this was the appearance of an emperor or general in ancient times.

There was a kind of majesty in his every move and gesture, and all the officials at this moment were shocked by Li Chengqian's aura.

This is no longer the lame prince who limped around before. He is the crown prince of the Tang Dynasty, truly second only to the emperor.

(End of this chapter)