Datang: Only by resisting the decree can we become stronger

"But these people, these soldiers and horses are not under the real control of His Royal Highness the Prince."

"There are too many variables in it."

"What we have to do now is to attack Li Qiu's forces as much as possible."

"If Li Qiu can be eliminated in one fell swoop before His Majesty and Empress return, this is the most ideal situation."

"In the palace and above the court, His Highness and I will try every means to do this."

"In private, the task of finding a way to get rid of Li Qiu must be handed over to Hanwang and you."

"As long as you succeed, His Highness will inherit the throne in the future, and you, the King of Han, will be the greatest hero next to His Highness."

Hearing Xin's words, Hanwang Li Yuanchang and Qin Ying also felt their scalps go numb.

For a moment there was only one thought, and that was to sigh.

This Li Qiu, when he was a courtier, he still couldn't feel how it was.

I am a relative of the emperor, so there is no need to fear him.

But now this Li Qiu suddenly transformed into the prince of the direct line, the eldest brother of the crown prince.

The eldest son of the emperor in the true sense of the Tang Dynasty.

This matter is too difficult.

And now, let alone assassinate the prime minister of Tang Dynasty.

In the vicinity of Chang'an City, even if he wanted to assassinate a commoner, he would probably be unable to do so.

The Dali Temple, the Ministry of Justice, and the Jingzhao Mansion wandered around the city day and night like mad dogs.

If you make a slight move, they will definitely be stared at by them, and then they will stare right down to your bones.

In such a big environment, even if he had some assassins in his hands, he would definitely not dare to act rashly.

Of course, facing Li Chengqian's ashen complexion.

Han Wang Li Yuanchang swallowed the words he wanted to say again.

On the surface, he nodded, indicating that he would do his best to get rid of Li Qiu.

On the other side, in the palace.

The stolen Jade Buddha was found again.

It turned out that two guards in the palace were guarding themselves and trying to steal the Jade Buddha.

Fortunately, it was discovered in time and the Jade Buddha was recovered.

The two guards also pleaded guilty immediately.

The only regrettable thing is Xu De, the chief eunuch of the Lizheng Palace.

Because of the theft of the Jade Buddha, he blamed himself again and again.

I feel ashamed of my empress and His Royal Highness.

In the end, he committed suicide.

In order to express the regret in his heart and his loyalty to Xu De, Li Chengqian ordered Xu Dehou to be buried.

Originally, Xu De's position as manager was naturally handed over to Wang Gui.

This Wang Gui has lived in the palace for a long time all his life.

Naturally, he is also a master at eliminating evidence.

Under his leadership, the entire Lizheng Palace was cleaned several times inside and out.

It can be said that there is absolutely no possibility of leaving any traces.

Especially in Xu De's residence.

The cleaning here is even more thorough.

It seemed that the yard was almost burned down by a fire.

Chapter 870

In Xu De's courtyard.

Be it clothing, personal items.

Even some gold and silver artifacts that have been rewarded over the years, Wang Gui ordered that all be disposed of.

No trace of Xu De is allowed to be left behind.

In his heart, he still carries Qing.

Such a great secret.

Is it my own head that is important, or the little money.

but……

When these little eunuchs packed up Xu De's purple sand pot and those few bags of rare tea leaves.

Wang Gui hesitated.

Back then, the purple sand clay pot in Xu De's hand was something that all the eunuchs and maids in the palace were extremely envious of.

It is said that the bottom of this teapot also bears the signature of the first pot in Furong Garden.

It is the first pot fired in Furong Garden and signed.

It is even more rare.

At this time, he may also have seen Wang Gui's hesitation.

The little eunuch below is also clever.

Immediately said with a smile: "Director Wang, I heard that this teapot is the first one signed by Furong Garden."

"Incomparably precious."

"Back then, someone found the palace and wanted to spend a thousand taels of gold to buy this pot."

"Xu De didn't even sell it."

"Just these few packs of tea leaves, if they are brought to the outside market, the price may be sky-high."

"It would be a pity to dispose of it now."

"Based on the friendship between Xu De and Mr. Wang, we seem to have heard about it."

"He wants to give this pot to you."

"Why don't you leave such a thought?"

Listening to his words, Wang Gui also took the pot and looked at it carefully.

It's really beautiful.

Xu De's maintenance of this pot in the later period was also very good.

And at the bottom of the pot, the inscription was indeed seen.

"Heh, you boy is clever."

"Then... shall I leave this pot?"

Hearing his words, the surrounding eunuchs naturally smiled and echoed.

"Keep it, this pot is destined to be with you, Mr. Wang."

"If there is no such pot, I am afraid that these good tea leaves will not be able to brew the original taste."

While listening to their words, Wang Gui looked at the teapot carefully.

But when he saw the triangle + exclamation mark that Xu De had made, he was obviously stunned for a moment.

"As for those tea leaves, get rid of them all."

"So as not to get any ashes, sand, flour and other messy things in it."

"As for this pot, I will reluctantly keep it."

"But, what is this mark?"

"Why have I never seen it before, it feels weird."

Hearing what he said, several young eunuchs also moved closer.

At this time, it is natural to go to a better place to cater to him.

"Ah, Manager Wang."

"I had the opportunity to see it once before."

"The Persian merchants often use this symbol to represent us as one."

"Their one is written vertically."

"This sign is also expressed in Persian. This pot is the best pot in the world."

"Not only in our Tang Dynasty, but also in Persia."

Upon hearing the little eunuch's explanation, Wang Gui couldn't help but nod.

He had heard this statement before.

Therefore, he did not continue to doubt Xu De's warning sign.

……

Just as the East Palace was making intensive preparations for how to deal with Li Qiu and Furongyuan.

Li Qiu and Li Chunfeng, Zhang Yajiu, Gong Shuyang and others were busy making firearms like a raging fire.

After more than ten days of hard work.

The first firearm they tested was finally developed.

Afterwards, in front of everyone, Li Qiu filled the gunpowder carefully.

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Then put in the iron beads prepared in advance.

Wait until Li Qiu lights the fire with a torch.

Only a loud bang was heard.

No one could see clearly how the iron ball was ejected.

The wooden dummy on the opposite side already had a hole in its stomach.

The power of this so-called firecracker is far greater than what everyone imagined before.

At this time, Li Chunfeng, Zhang Yajiu and others shook their heads in shock.

"My lord."

"Could this be the secret technique of guiding lightning from your master's sect?"

At this moment, Li Qiu looked at the firecracker, then smiled at them and said, "This firecracker is just a play toy for children."

"It's still a hundred and eight thousand miles away from the real Dacheng."

"Today, I just gave you a head start, so that you can have a general impression of it in your mind."

"Li Chunfeng, Zhang Yajiu."

"Think about it."

"Suppose we expand the iron pipe of this firecracker ten times, dozens of times."

"Put more gunpowder inside, what will be the power at that time?"

"At the same time, there are still too many areas for improvement in this firecracker."

"For example, polishing the inside of the chamber to make it smoother, so that the marbles can go out more smoothly."

"Will the power and accuracy be higher by then?"