In the majestic marching tent, the lights were bright, reflecting the figures of several important generals in the tent. Fuquan and Fei Yanggu were reporting yesterday's battle situation to Kangxi. Kangxi sat upright in the commander's seat, frowning and listening attentively.

"Your Majesty, the improvement in the war situation this time is all thanks to the musket team led by General Fei Yanggu." Fuquan's voice was steady and firm, and it was obvious that he was very satisfied with Fei Yanggu's performance.

Kangxi, sitting in the main seat in the tent, frowned slightly. When he heard the words, a strange color flashed in his eyes. When he heard the word "fire gun", he couldn't help but think of the fire gun used by the fourth prince Yinzhen to save the eldest prince Yinzhi. It was a new type of weapon with great power, which could play a huge role on the battlefield.

Kangxi immediately ordered someone to summon Yinzhen. "Li Dequan went to call the fourth prince."

"Yes." After receiving the order, Li Dequan quickly turned around and went out.

Then he came to Yinzhen's tent and said, "Fourth Prince, the Emperor invites you."

Upon hearing that the Emperor summoned him, Yinzhen was stunned for a moment, then asked, "Eunuch, do you know what the Emperor wants?"

As someone close to Kangxi, Li Dequan knew what to say and what not to say. After thinking for a while, he reminded Yinzhen, "I don't know exactly what happened, but I just heard the word 'fire gun'."

"Thank you for your advice, eunuch." Yinzhen thanked Li Dequan, and then signaled Su Peisheng to give Li Dequan a bag of silver ingots.

Soon, Yinzhen hurried into the tent and knelt before Kangxi. Kangxi looked at Yinzhen and could not help but feel a mixed emotion in his heart. He knew his son's intelligence and his accomplishments in making fire guns.

"Yinzhen, I want to ask you, where did the musket in your hand come from?" There was a hint of majesty in Kangxi's voice.

Yinzhen replied respectfully: "Your Majesty, the musket in my hand was given to Yi Ya by Fucun, the third young master of Ulanala Mansion. When we went to the battle in Junggar this time, Yi Ya was worried about my safety and asked me to carry it with me for self-defense."

Kangxi nodded, indicating that he was satisfied with Yinzhen's answer. He turned to Fei Yanggu and asked, "Fei Yanggu, where did you get the musket in your hand?"

Fei Yanggu immediately knelt down and apologized: "Your Majesty, the fire gun in my hand was made by my third son Fucun. He has been interested in studying strange things since he was a child. After hearing about the Shenwei cannon made by Dai Zi, he admired it even more. He then worshipped Dai Zi as his teacher and learned how to make fire guns. This time when I go to war, he gave this fire gun to me for self-defense."

Kangxi could not help but show his appreciation after hearing this. He knew the importance of firearms on the battlefield, and was also aware of Dai Zi's talent in making firearms. Now that he heard that Fei Yanggu's third son could also make such a sophisticated firearm, he could not help but feel relieved.

"Fei Yanggu, your son is a promising talent." Kangxi's voice revealed his expectations for Fei Yanggu's son.

"I'm sorry to make you laugh, Your Majesty. I'm just a child, just playing around." Fei Yanggu said modestly.

When Kangxi heard the name "Dai Zi", his brows slightly furrowed, and his heart could not help but be moved. This name was both familiar and strange to him. He remembered Dai Zi, who had made the Shenwei cannon for the Qing Empire, and remembered his tragic experience of being exiled to Shengjing because of Nan Huairen's frame-up.

Although Kangxi was an emperor at that time, he also faced various pressures and constraints. Nan Huairen, as his teacher, not only had profound academic attainments, but also held a pivotal position in politics. When Nan Huairen accused Dai Zi of treason, Kangxi had to compromise and exiled Dai Zi to Shengjing to save the face of the imperial teacher.

However, time flies, Nan Huairen has passed away, and that dusty history has gradually been forgotten. Kangxi couldn't help but feel a little regretful. He remembered Dai Zi's talent and contribution, and his outstanding achievements for the Qing Empire. He knew that he owed Dai Zi justice.

"Dai Zi! I implicated him back then." Thinking of what happened in the past, Kangxi spoke lightly.

"Your Majesty, there is no need to blame yourself. Dai Zi knows your good intentions." Fuquan and Fei Yanggu comforted him.

Therefore, Kangxi ordered Yinzhen to go to Shengjing in person to recall Dai Zi and Fei Yanggu's third son to the capital. He wanted these two talents to return to the court and contribute to the development of the Qing Empire.

"Yinzhen, after you return this time, you must go to Shengjing in person and call Dai Zi and Fu Cun back to Beijing. Let them take their work and report to the Ministry of Works together. You will also take up your post there when the time comes."

"Yes, your son obeys your order." Yinzhen also wanted to meet the person who developed the musket, so he readily agreed.

After receiving the order, Yinzhen did not dare to slack off, and returned to Beijing ahead of everyone else and set off for Shengjing. He knew that this mission was of great significance, not only related to the fate of Dai Zi and Fu Cun, but also related to the court's employment and the rise and fall of the country.

After a long journey and exhaustion, Yinzhen finally arrived in Shengjing. After getting off his horse, he hurried to Dai Zi's residence. In his heart, Dai Zi was not only a skilled craftsman, but also his lifesaver.

Yinzhen came to Dai Zi's door and knocked gently.

"Who is it?" The door opened and Fucun appeared at the door.

"Fourth Prince!" Seeing Yinzhen, Fucun showed a surprised expression on his face. He quickly invited Yinzhen into the house, and then hurried to inform Dai Zi.

After a while, Dai Zi came in with a smile on his face. "Good luck to the Fourth Prince."

"Master Dai Zi, please do not be polite. Yinzhen has come here this time to tell you something important. This time on the battlefield of Junggar, the Emperor witnessed the power of the musket made by Master Dai Zi, and at the same time helped clear you of your original charges. Now I have specially asked Yinzhen to pick you up and take you back to Beijing to take up your post." Upon seeing this, Yinzhen immediately stepped forward to pay his respects, and told Dai Zi the news that Emperor Kangxi had cleared him of his charges and summoned him back to Beijing to take up a post in the Ministry of Works.

"Thank you, Fourth Prince, and thank the Emperor for his kindness." Dai Zi had an expression of disbelief on his face after hearing this. He excitedly held Yinzhen's hand and thanked him repeatedly.

At this time, Fu Cun also ran in. Hearing the good news, he immediately congratulated Dai Zi and felt happy for Dai Zi.

Seeing this, Yinzhen smiled slightly and continued, "Fucun, you will go with me then and take up a position in the Ministry of Works." Fucun was overjoyed when he heard this.

In the following days, Dai Zi and Fu Cun were busy preparing to return to Beijing. Yinzhen also stayed here for a few more days to discuss some court affairs with Dai Zi and work arrangements after returning to Beijing. During these days of getting along, Yinzhen was deeply impressed by Dai Zi's talent and demeanor. He believed that Dai Zi would be able to shine in the Ministry of Industry and make greater contributions to the country.

Finally, one morning, Dai Zi and Fu Zun, accompanied by Yinzhen, set out on the road back to the capital. The sound of horse hooves and the flying dust filled their hearts, but they were full of expectations and longings. They knew that the road ahead was still long, but they had the confidence and courage to meet every challenge and write their own glorious chapter.

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