Yu Wenhao went to the Emperor Mingyuan and asked about gunpowder weapons. The Emperor Mingyuan didn't even know it, and even the Supreme Emperor never told him.
Taifu Wei came and asked if there was a record, but Taifu Wei said that he had never recorded the use of gunpowder weapons in any war. When Taifu Wei talked, he hesitated, obviously knowing some inside information.
"However, the Supreme Emperor said that he had only used it once, and was later banned by Zongye Hui. Father, although these weapons cannot be compared with the chariots developed by Da Zhou, they are also very useful. Continue to research and develop." Yuwenhao said.
Emperor Ming and Yuan hesitated, "Since Master Hui has issued a strict ban on these weapons, I don't think it is good to defy his old man's will."
Yu Wenhao was anxious, "Father, now we buy Dazhou’s chariots, which are also very lethal. We will use them on the battlefield as well. Why can we buy other people’s but can’t research and develop ourselves? At the time of Lord Hui, Prince Anfeng was guarding the border, and the barbarians from all directions did not dare to commit crimes, but now the North Desert is eager to watch and has wolf ambition.
Emperor Ming Yuan thought for a while, "What did your emperor grandfather say about this matter?"
"His old man said he didn't object, but he didn't agree."
Emperor Ming Yuan was silent for a while, "He didn't make this will, so I can't make the decision."
In other words, he is not willing to be a person who defies the will of Zongye Hui.
Yu Wenhao sighed, "Father, you don't need to tell the world about this matter. The Ministry of Defense will develop it privately. When it is developed, whether it is used or not, this is something later."
Emperor Ming Yuan said: "Forbidden by Emperor Hui Zong, it should be because he doesn't want Beitang to fall into the situation of impoverished military warfare, and his worries about the elderly are justified. If the killing is too deep, it will always cause disasters for the country. Nowadays, there are rumors among the people. The news of weapons research and development spread, and I am afraid that there will be another chaos. Of course, Bei Mo and Hong Lie joined forces to deal with Da Zhou. It is because Da Zhou developed a chariot and feared that Da Zhou would grow stronger and threaten them. If there is no Chen Jingting in Da Zhou, I'm afraid I can't hold it."
Yu Wenhao said: "Father, that's what I said, but in today's Great Zhou, who would dare to humiliate? There are crises, but only when there are dangers can we have opportunities. If we want to become a powerful country in Northern Tang Dynasty, we must develop weapons and equipment. The Great Zhou will not always have good relations with the Northern Tang Dynasty. We have to think about the future of the Northern Tang Dynasty. We will not invade, but we must have a strong defense."
Emperor Ming Yuan said: "If you want to defend yourself, then build a city wall. Wouldn't it be better?"
Yu Wenhao was full of enthusiasm and was overwhelmed by the words of Emperor Ming Yuan. He knew that his father was afraid that Bei Desert would learn that the research and development of weapons would invade, but now the war may also be triggered. This battle is really to be fought, then fight it.
He knew that it was difficult to persuade the emperor father for a while, so he had to find another way.
After leaving the palace and returning to the palace, with a melancholy expression, Yuan Qingling knew that he had touched a nail and said, "How is it?"
"These weapons were indeed used on the battlefield, but Zongye Hui later ordered to ban them, and the historian was not allowed to record them. I don't know why. The emperor only said that the killing was too much before being banned by Zongye Hui, but I think it should be There are other reasons, otherwise, why hasn't it been recorded in the annals of history?"
"The middle-aged military commander in the DPRK should know that, right?" Yuan Qing said.
Yu Wenhao's heart moved, and he immediately ordered Mrs. Dingguo to come over to Yuan Mansion.
Madam Dingguo knew that the prince summoned her and she must have something important, so she came over immediately without any delay.
Hearing Yu Wenhao talking about gunpowder weapons, she was startled, "Is there still in the Ministry of War?"
"Yes, does Mrs. Dingguo know how to use those weapons?" Yu Wenhao asked.
Madam Dingguo slowly infused life into her eyes, excited, "There are still there? Haven't they all been destroyed?"
"Some are in the cellar, but not much." Yu Wenhao said.
Mrs. Dingguo slowly put down the crutches, her eyes were far away, and her excitement became more and more obvious. "Back then, these weapons were indeed used on the battlefield. Our army had 10,000 people and defeated the enemy army by 100,000 people. The old man was fortunate enough to participate. This battle is called a Thunderbolt. You absolutely can't imagine how our ten thousand sergeants have played a battle of millions of heroes!"
"Then why was it banned again?" Yuan Qingling asked.
Mrs. Dingguo said: "In that battle, 50,000 enemies were killed and 10,000 captured. On the battlefield, blood ran into rivers and corpses piled up like mountains. After returning to the court after a great victory, the literati in the country accused me of being bloodthirsty and poisonous. Even the enemy, women, children, and elderly people were not spared. In that year, Beitang was flooded with severe floods. Several towns were inundated and the people were displaced. Those literati said it was the military commander's vicious mistakes that caused natural disasters."
Yuan Qing Ling's heart moved, "In that year, wouldn't the royal family happen to have several people pregnant, right?"
Mrs. Dingguo was surprised, "How did the princess know?"
The Yu Wenhao and his wife looked at each other, and they suddenly understood that the so-called royal family’s dry woods every spring, the Huaijiang River floods, and the people were displaced. In fact, it alluded to the imperial family’s injustice and the current disaster.
Someone deliberately wanted to create the same rumors as they did in the past.
Yu Wenhao thought to himself that the father probably knew these things, but because of the will of Zongye Hui, he could not mention it as a later emperor, and because of this, he opposed the manufacture of weapons, fearing that the floods this time would point to the imperial family. Tao.
No wonder that when Taifu Wei's statement was not recorded, he was a little hesitant and hesitant to speak.
"Then how did Hui Zongye calm down the matter?" Yu Wenhao asked.
Mrs. Dingguo said: "In those days, Zongye Hui hadn't ascended the throne. It was the reign of Emperor Xian. Many people in the court accused the generals and even forced Zongye Hui to kill Prince Anfeng and his wife to calm the wrath of the sky."
Yu Wenhao said angrily: "Achieving a military exploit, but facing the danger of decapitation? Isn't it ridiculous?"
"Yes, but fortunately, Emperor Xian didn't follow suit. He even lavishly rewarded the warriors who had been successful in this battle, calmed public opinion, controlled floods, and Prince Anfeng became the most popular grandson in the dynasty."
Yuwenhao breathed a sigh of relief, but then he was puzzled, "Since Emperor Xian did not deal with Prince Anfeng and did not prohibit gunpowder weapons, why did Zongye Hui later ban it after he became king
Mrs. Dingguo lowered her voice, "There is a saying that the old man is really disrespectful, but the fact is that after Zongye Hui became the throne, the Huaijiang River was seriously flooded, and someone in the court said by this battle, Zongye Hui Unable to withstand the pressure, he made an order to burn the weapon, and Zongye Hui was not as hard-headed as Lord Xian."
Although Mrs. Dingguo's words are a bit disrespectful, Yu Wenhao believes that it is true.
Mrs. Dingguo said: "The prince took over the Ministry of War, and there were rumors about flying stones from the sky. I think someone knew that the prince would find the weapons in these warehouses. Therefore, the rumors were spread in advance because they were afraid that the prince would continue to develop these weapons."
"Madam thinks, who will deliberately hinder the situation?" Yu Wenhao asked.
Mrs. Dingguo thought for a while, “Back then, Chu Shoufu’s father, Chu Huan, who served as Shang Shuling, colluded with the people of the Qin family in Beimo with Prince Yu. Prince Yu was beheaded by Manchu, but he also leaked a lot of news to Beimo. The Moqin family knows that the people of the Qin family will always pay attention to these weapons, so it is very likely that the people from Beimo are still playing tricks."