Datang: Only by resisting the decree can we become stronger

Since Li Qiu introduced him to the research of gunpowder and assisted him.

Li Chunfeng's research and development of gunpowder is also progressing rapidly.

Now, the gunpowder he produced has reached the standard of qualified black gunpowder.

Just taking advantage of this vacancy and opportunity, Li Qiu personally led the crowd.

Get the firearms out.

Now the docks in Cangzhou and Dugou are under construction.

Relevant designs and schemes have been clarified.

At this time, keeping Zhang Yajiu, Gong Shuyang and other master craftsmen there will not be of much use.

It's better to call them back first to develop firearms.

……

Just when Li Qiu was busy working on firearms.

On Li Chengqian's side in the Eastern Palace, he has also quietly started to deal with Li Qiu's life experience.

In the palace, in a remote, dilapidated corner, in the palace.

Wang Gui, the former chief eunuch next to Li Shimin, is enduring the cold spring and the cold water here.

Washing laundry that can never be finished.

Ever since he was spared by the sage and demoted from office.

He fell directly from the top of the cloud into the dirt of the mortal world.

It can be said that it fell directly from the top to the bottom.

If there is no accident, he will spend the rest of his life like this.

In the closed deep palace, it is far more snobbish and indifferent than the outside world.

When Wang Gui was unattainable, almost everyone came to please him.

But now when he loses power, almost everyone wants to step on him.

What's interesting is that the group of people who flattered him the most were often the ones who stepped on him the most.

However, in Wang Gui's heart, he did not give up.

He has been waiting.

Waiting for the day when I can make a comeback.

Fortunately, God finally did not disappoint him.

The opportunity he had been waiting for had come before him so quickly.

On this day, Wang Gui suddenly received an order from the eunuch above.

Said that His Royal Highness wanted to summon him.

Upon hearing this, Wang Gui's excited hands began to tremble.

Then at an extremely crazy speed, in the shortest time possible.

Put on the new suit that he has been treasured all along.

Dress yourself decently and solemnly again.

Afterwards, under the leadership of the eunuch, he came to a secret side hall in the palace.

And here, I saw His Royal Highness the Crown Prince whom he had longed for and entrusted with all his hopes.

"Sinner Wang Gui, pay homage to His Royal Highness the Crown Prince!"

Li Chengqian also glanced at him at this time.

At the same time, in my heart, I couldn't help nodding.

This Wang Gui is worthy of being a useful person by the father's side back then.

Even though he is down and out now, his appearance, solemnity and calmness are far from what other eunuchs can compare with.

"Wang Gui, counting it, it has been more than two years since you were demoted by your father."

"Now, have you ever regretted it?"

Hearing this, Wang Gui knelt down respectfully again.

He said very piously: "Return to His Royal Highness the Prince."

"Wang Gui regrets his mistakes in the past."

"I know I'm wrong."

"At the same time, I am extremely grateful for His Majesty's grace of not killing."

"Your Highness, Wang Gui only regrets that he cannot repay you in this life."

"It can only be reported in the next life."

Li Chengqian snorted softly at this moment.

"If I remember correctly, you were the one who slandered Li Qiu against your father."

"Is that why you suffered so much?"

Hearing this, Wang Gui nodded repeatedly.

However, he didn't dare to say a word until he guessed the prince's real intention.

At this time, Li Chengqian looked out of the window, and continued to say thoughtfully: "I remember that this king told you when you were just demoted."

"As long as you work hard, there will always be a turning point in the future."

"It is precisely because of this that this king came to look for you this time."

"Xu De, the chief eunuch next to the mother, I heard that he is very close to Li Qiu and Furongyuan?"

"A lot of times, he is also the one who often tells the truth beside the mother."

"Let the queen mother dote on that King of Peking."

"For him, this king really hates him."

"That's why this king intends to ask you to replace him as the person next to the queen mother."

"I wonder if you can do it?"

Upon hearing this, Wang Gui's eyes burst out with strong expectation.

The whole body began to tremble uncontrollably.

He just didn't dare to dream that he would have the chance to return to the top.

"His Royal Highness, Xu De of the Lizheng Palace has always been favored by his mother and defiant."

"Very arrogant."

"As for his quarrel with Furong Garden, everyone in the entire palace probably knows about it."

"I heard that the Furong Garden and the King of Peking often promised him benefits."

"It's the tea he usually drinks. In terms of value, I'm afraid it has to be calculated as one tael of tea leaves and one tael of gold."

"As a close minister in the palace, Your Highness's concern is very timely."

"And if you want me to replace Xu De and serve the empress?"

"Wang Guiding will do his best to live up to your Highness' high expectations."

"Wang Gui's life belongs to His Highness."

"Wang Gui is willing to die for His Highness for the rest of his life."

Listening to his words, Li Chengqian nodded.

"You are a wise man."

"It saves a lot of words from the king."

"Then the important task of serving the queen mother will be handed over to you."

"However, if my mother's favor for Xu De is arranged directly."

"Once the stepmother returns, you, the chief eunuch, still won't last long."

"So some people, it's better to die."

"As for the affairs in the palace, I'm afraid no one can know better than you."

"If you want to rise to the top and leave this cold palace, you must first make room for yourself."

"Afterwards, someone will come to contact you and cooperate with you."

After finishing speaking, Li Chengqian flicked his sleeves, turned around and left.

Wang Gui fell to his knees again, begging the prince to leave.

But at this moment, his eyes were full of cruelty and resentment.

Chapter 866

For Wang Gui, this opportunity is more important than his life.

If he had been allowed to spend his final years in misery and humiliation like he is now.

He would rather take poison and kill himself.

In this deep palace, nothing else is hard to find.

It was easy to find some poison.

A few days later.

Li Chengqian personally led people, holding a priceless eight-headed jade Buddha, to the Lizheng Hall.

At this time, Xu De naturally led the eunuchs and maids in the Lizheng Hall.

Respectfully salute and welcome.

After everything was over, Li Chengqian then ordered people to make offerings to the Jade Buddha.

Then he asked: "Recently, this king misses my father and mother very much."

"Especially in the Xianling, the conditions are not as good as those in the palace."

"The queen mother's health has always been bad."

"It may also be due to excessive worry."

"This king will always be awakened by nightmares."

"So this time, I spared no expense to invite this Jade Buddha."

"I enshrined it here to protect the auspiciousness and well-being of the father, the emperor and the mother."

"Xu De, you should take good care of this Jade Buddha in the Lizheng Hall."

Hearing Li Chengqian's words, Xu De naturally nodded solemnly.

"The filial piety of His Royal Highness is really a model for the world."

"Presumably, when Your Majesty and Your Majesty return from Xianling, they will definitely be touched by His Highness's filial piety."

Li Chengqian smiled at this time, and briefly said a few words to Xu De, and then led him away.

But the moment Li Chengqian turned around, a sneer could not help showing from the corner of his mouth.

In the days that followed.

People in the entire Chang'an city spread the praises.

It is said that His Royal Highness is the most filial person.

A very precious eight-treasure jade Buddha was specially invited.

This Jade Buddha has two bodies, eight faces and sixteen arms.