In the Ganlu Palace.
It was rare for Li Zexuan to hear Li Er speak 'human language'. He couldn't help but feel a little better. Wasn't he working so hard for the sake of Great Tang?
"Thank you for your praise, Your Majesty ~! In addition to what I said earlier, I also believe that Great Tang doesn't need gunpowder at all ~! "
"What do you mean ~?"
Li Er asked with some confusion.
Li Zexuan stood with his hands behind his back and said, "Your Majesty, Great Tang's army is full of valiant generals and high morale. What we lack now is not combat power, but the country needs to rest and recuperate. Once the people are rich and the treasury is full, the Turks in the north will be wiped out ~! Gunpowder is just icing on the cake, it's not the key to victory ~!
Currently, gunpowder may be useful for defending a city, but for attacking, once the other party spreads the cavalry, gunpowder won't be effective ~! On the contrary, once gunpowder is used in war, we have to be prepared for other people to research gunpowder and use it on us ~! I feel that the gains don't make up for the losses ~! "
Although they had gunpowder now, gunpowder and cannons were two different things. If they wanted to make cannons for attacking, they still needed to solve many technical problems. Unless they were like Li Zexuan who used a 'fighter jet' to bomb the Seven Cultivators of Virtue Sect, gunpowder would have a limited effect in war. Moreover, if someone secretly learned the gunpowder formula, it would be really troublesome.
Li Er shook his head and said, "Although what you said is reasonable, how can I give up eating for fear of choking ~? The power of gunpowder is beyond doubt. I believe that as long as we keep it a secret, there won't be a problem ~! As for how to use gunpowder for attacking, didn't you already do it yesterday ~? "
It seems that Li Er also wants to use yesterday's bombing of the Seven Cultivators of Virtue ~!
Li Zexuan quickly shook his head and said, "Your Majesty, this is not the same ~! For the time being, this subject will call the mountaineering tool the Celestial Lamp ~! Although the Celestial Lamp can fly hundreds of feet high in the sky, its flying direction is completely dependent on the direction of the wind. Wherever the wind blows, it will follow, just like a sailboat on the sea. The situation on the battlefield changes rapidly, how can we pin our hopes on the unreliable direction of the wind ~? "
Li Er asked doubtfully, "Then how did you do it last night? I remember that it wasn't a southwest wind last night! "
"Ugh ~!"
Li Zexuan said awkwardly, "Your Majesty, I used my True Qi to forcefully change the direction of the celestial lamp last night! I'm afraid it's very difficult for people below the Guru level to achieve this! "
Li Er was speechless. "Ha! The Seven Cultivators of True Virtue is truly unlucky to have provoked you, brat ~! "
Li Zexuan awkwardly smiled and stood there without saying anything. A man can't be a man if he doesn't take revenge. If there was someone to blame, then blame the people from the Seven Cultivators of True Virtue for provoking him!
Li Er clasped his hands behind his back and walked two steps. Suddenly, he asked meaningfully, "There must be other reasons besides the ones you just mentioned, right?"
With that, he stared into Li Zexuan's eyes with a faint smile, waiting for an answer.
A few drops of sweat suddenly appeared on Li Zexuan's forehead. It was said that the emperor was very suspicious, and Li Zexuan was no exception. How should he explain this?
"Brat ~! Even if you don't say it, I already know. You didn't dare to tell the truth in the imperial court because you were afraid that I would feel that you were too big of a threat and suspect you, right? "
Li Er saw Li Zexuan struggling and unable to say anything. He laughed loudly and walked over. Sizing up Li Zexuan, he said, "You don't need to quibble. That's what you were thinking at the time ~! Haha ~! I remember telling you before that under my command, you can use as many talents as you want ~! Although the situation with the gunpowder is very special, I still know what kind of temperament you have, brat ~! Otherwise, I wouldn't have let you live until today because of what you did ~! "
Li Er's face turned slightly cold as he finished speaking.
Li Zexuan was silent. He secretly thought that Li Er had his reasons for becoming an eternal emperor. His vision and breadth of mind were things that many emperors didn't have. After a long while, Li Zexuan faintly sighed and cupped his hands.
"Thank you for your trust, Your Majesty ~! I don't have any great ambitions in this life. I just want to lie at home and live a leisurely life with my wife and parents. I don't want to participate in these disputes ~! Of course, I also hope that Tang Empire is infinitely powerful. It's best if it's so powerful that no one dares to provoke us. Then, I can peacefully enjoy my life at home ~! "
Li Er glanced at him and snorted. "Useless ~! Wait until you help me develop Tang Empire to a point where no one dares to provoke us, then we can talk about enjoying your life ~! "
Li Zexuan smiled and said, "Your Majesty ~! Contentment brings joy. What is being successful and not being successful ~? Anyway, I'm very satisfied with my current life. Don't I still have Your Majesty to worry about other things ~? "
Li Zexuan's words were sincere. He wouldn't exchange his current lifestyle even if he was given the title of emperor ~! Didn't you see how Li Er, the emperor, was so busy every day that his feet didn't touch the ground and was even criticized by the haters ~? It was really tough. How could it be as comfortable as him hugging his wife ~?
"Hmph ~! Brat, according to what you said, you don't even care about my throne now ~? "
Li Er said with some dissatisfaction.
If it were anyone else who heard this, they would definitely be scared half to death. However, after having a heart-to-heart talk with Li Er today, Li Zexuan had a better understanding of Old Li's personality. He wasn't afraid and just said casually,
"I didn't say that ~! I don't care about my position, I don't care about politics. I just want to be a good son and a good husband ~! I don't care about other things ~! "
"Heh ~! You brat ~! "
Li Er pointed at Li Zexuan and then walked back to the table and sat down.
Li Zexuan felt that today's conversation was about done. He felt around his chest and took out a small piece of paper. He stepped forward and handed it to Li Er. "Your Majesty, this is the formula for gunpowder. Forgive me for speaking out of turn, but this formula must be kept a secret. Moreover, if Your Majesty really wants to make gunpowder, you must not do it in the bustling areas of Chang 'an. Once an accident occurs, not only will it alarm those with ill intentions, it will also cause a large number of innocent casualties!"
Li Er stared at the small piece of paper and his face slightly flushed. He didn't take it and instead asked, "You handed over such an important thing so easily ~?"
Li Zexuan said seriously, "Your Majesty, as I said before, I don't have any great ambitions. If it wasn't for the Seven Cultivators Sect forcing me into a corner, I wouldn't have used gunpowder ~! Now that I've made gunpowder, this national treasure should be handed over to Your Majesty for safekeeping. I can't think of any use for it ~! "
"Good ~! Immortal lamp, gunpowder ~! Don't worry, since you took the initiative to offer these two things, I won't treat you unfairly ~! "
Li Er took the small piece of paper and said in a deep voice.
Li Zexuan cupped his hands and said, "Thank you, Your Majesty ~! If there's nothing else, I'll take my leave ~! "
"Hmm ~! Go ~! "
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