I am Li Shen and Li Shimin, the free kings of the Tang Dynasty

The spring breeze first brings the plum blossoms into the garden, followed by the cherry, apricot, peach and pear blossoms.

In spring, everything comes back to life, birds are singing and flowers are blooming. The Nanhai Pond is even more picturesque and beautiful.

Especially when sitting on the large terrace on the second floor, the breeze makes people feel relaxed and happy.

Li Shen didn't care at all about Li Shimin's anger.

Even if I am being punished, I have just been beaten. You can't slap me with a note twice, right?

So Li Shen was very calm.

"Aye, please forgive me. I won't do it again."

Originally, Li Shimin was not going to pursue the issue of troop deployment, but seeing Li Shen's indifferent attitude, Li Shimin felt a little uncomfortable.

Do you think it is reasonable for you to mobilize troops privately?

Thinking of this, Li Shimin decided to let this rebellious son know how serious the matter was.

So he continued with a straight face:

"Later? I'm afraid you won't have a later this time."

"What do you mean?" Li Shen was confused after hearing his father's words. What does it mean that there is no future?

"Father, you're not really going to strangle your son, are you?" Li Shen asked tentatively after a long time.

"What? Are you scared now?" Li Shimin asked Li Shen with disdain.

"I'm afraid, but Aye is wise and brave, so he won't really hang me."

Li Shen smiled awkwardly. To be honest, he was really afraid. Who doesn't fear death?

"Humph, if you're afraid, why don't you think things through before you do anything?

According to Tang Dynasty law, anyone who privately mobilizes more than 700 soldiers will be sentenced to death by hanging. Didn't your official tell you this?"

Li Shimin snorted and questioned.

"No, Wang Xuance, as the chief secretary, didn't even tell me such an important thing. This is simply dereliction of duty.

Don't worry, Aye, I will punish him severely when I get back."

Li Shen's face was filled with indignation.

Li Shimin's mouth twitched. This guy changed too quickly and pushed the responsibility away in an instant.

"Alright, don't think I don't know your little tricks. I have just sent someone to pass a note to the Ministry of War on this matter.

I came to you today to find out what happened in Dongshan?"

He really didn't want to waste time talking to his son. Wouldn't it be better for him to use that time to play with his favorite concubines?

So that's how it is. Li Shen breathed a sigh of relief and replied:

"Aye, just as I said, it was indeed a gunpowder explosion. Aye has also witnessed the power of gunpowder.

If one thing is not done properly, an accident will occur.

This time was no exception, as the negligence of the craftsmen caused a huge explosion, even more serious than the last time.

But I have already arranged the aftermath, so it won’t have much of an impact.”

Li Shimin had naturally witnessed the power of gunpowder, and he also knew that the Ji Wang Mansion had been researching this thing.

Gunpowder has been regarded as the royal family's trump card, the most secret of secrets.

If you encounter a rebellion, this is a magical object that can turn defeat into victory.

only......

“Old Ten, since the explosion this time is more powerful, doesn’t that mean improvements have been made?

If this thing gets out, it might change the situation of the Tang Dynasty.

So you have to be careful and cautious, even if you don’t do it, don’t spread it.”

Everything has two sides. If there is a good side, there must be a bad side. This is the so-called yin and yang theory.

As an emperor, Li Shimin was also worried that if this magical rumor spread, it would have an impact on the Li Tang dynasty.

“Don’t worry, Aye, the formula is still in the hands of my Li family. Even if they do research, I will give them the finished product.

Moreover, you need to know the formula to make this thing more powerful, otherwise it will be like fireworks and have no power.

If someone discovers this thing in the future, the court can order a ban.

Anyone caught making gunpowder privately will be put to death without mercy, and his entire clan will be exterminated.

This way, even if someone wants to make it, they have to think about the consequences.”

In troubled times, severe punishments are imposed. As long as you are not afraid of death, you can see who is tougher. Li Shen has been here for more than ten years.

He found that it really didn't work in ancient times without emphasis.

The land is vast and rich in resources. Communication depends entirely on shouting and transportation depends entirely on walking. On rainy days, you will be covered in mud and on sunny days, you will be covered in dirt.

Under such conditions, it would take the imperial court a long time to know what was happening in remote areas.

Especially when passing the customs requires a pass, many county officials can become local emperors.

The common people are crying out to heaven and earth but no one helps because you can’t get out.

Therefore, severe punishment can make some people afraid, and only by catching enough people and killing them can we deter the villains.

Li Shimin naturally knew this truth:

"Old Ten, there is some truth in what you said, but there are still people who take risks and do it intentionally, knowingly breaking the law."

"Aye, this is very simple, just kill them once you catch them, kill all three tribes.

Aye, there is no need to worry. There are many people in this world who know the law but break it. Treason is a capital crime, but aren't there still many people who rebel?

As long as we punish severely after discovering it and let the world see the court's determination, such incidents will naturally occur less frequently.

Just like now, treason is a serious crime, and the people all know it. "

Things cannot be banned, and Li Shen, as a person from later generations, understands this very well. The more it is banned, the more curious he becomes.

Only severe punishment can prevent most people from touching it.

Even though the action movies of the two of them have been banned for such a long time, doesn’t Li Shen still have several GBs?

If you stipulate that anyone who watches action movies must be shot, Li Shen will definitely not dare to watch them.

“Well, maybe what you said makes sense, if that’s the case, you must protect your generation well.

As for the future, I will instruct the prince."

After listening to Li Shen, Li Shimin sighed. Li Shen was right. It would be very difficult to ban it.

"Aye, you are wise." Li Shen immediately flattered him.

"What are the casualties this time?" Li Shimin asked after taking a sip of tea.

"Reporting to Aye, there were more than a dozen casualties when I went there. I have to wait for Wang Hongfu's report for the details."

We will have to wait until the non-virtual part is cleared to find out.

"There are a lot of casualties this time. We must handle it properly." Li Shimin instructed.

"Yes, Aye, I have already told Wang Hongfu that he will give all the compensation he deserves."

Li Shen nodded.

"I heard that your research on Yue costs millions of guan a year. Do you think it's worth it?"

Li Shimin shifted the topic to the research institute.

Li Shimin basically knew where the money in Prince Ji's mansion went.

"Father, I remember telling you before that this research institute will become the cornerstone of our Li family and the Tang Dynasty in the future.

It will make our Tang Dynasty the overlord of this continent, and our Tang Dynasty will be remembered for eternity and respected by future generations. My father's name will also be remembered and worshipped by future generations.

Establish a great cause that will last for thousands of years, build a century-old foundation, and may our Tang Dynasty prosper for thousands of years."

Li Shen looked serious. He knelt down from his chair, raised his hands high, and bowed to Li Shimin with great piety.

"May the Tang Dynasty prosper for thousands of years." Li Shen stood up and shouted, repeating the action again.