Summon the Mythical Emperor of the World

"Your Majesty, the Minister of Rites is asking to see you outside the palace."

The attendant eunuch said respectfully.

Li Si sat on the throne of the dragon chair and nodded slightly.

"Xuan!"

The Minister of Rites entered the hall: "I have seen Your Majesty."

"What's the matter?"

"Reporting to Your Majesty, the Kingdom of Korea has sent another delegation to my Tang Dynasty to present jewelry and property, and express their loyalty to my Tang Dynasty..."

When the Minister of Rites said this, a trace of doubt appeared on his face.

It stands to reason that the country of Korea has already sent a mission, so there is no need to come here again...

And, the value of donated jewelry and property...

"Gary?"

Li Si looked at the Minister of Rites: "How much did they donate this time?"

"Reporting to Your Majesty, it's more than five times the donation over the years..."

The Minister of Rites paused for a moment and continued: "In addition to the jewelry, King Goryeo also sent over his youngest daughter, with the intention of marrying me in the Tang Dynasty and creating a state of friendship for all generations..."

Hearing this, Li Si fell into deep thought.

It seems that King Goryeo was really frightened.

Even his own little daughter was sent out.

However, Li Si thought about it, and it was normal.

King Goryeo had no choice.

In a small place like Goryeo, the emergence of a god and demon is already the limit, and it is impossible for a second one to be born in a short period of time.

And lost the strong suppression of the gods and demons.

What qualifications does Korea have to resist the Tang Dynasty?

In this case, surrender is the only option.

"I know."

Li Si waved his hand.

The Minister of Rites saw that the emperor had nothing to say, and couldn't help but say, "Your Majesty, the daughter of King Goryeo, what should I do?"

Li Si frowned: "What do you think should be done?"

"Koryo's meaning, I hope his daughter will serve His Majesty..."

The Minister of Rites bowed and said, "According to the precedent, Your Majesty should bring Princess Goryeo into the harem..."

"We'll discuss this matter later!"

Li Si thought for a moment, but did not immediately agree.

For the emperors of all dynasties, the matter of accepting a concubine was very simple, but Li Si was not in a hurry for the time being.

"According to the order!"

"That minister placed the Goryeo princess in the Goryeo Pavilion."

The Minister of Rites said.

The Goryeo Kingdom is a palace specially built by the Tang Dynasty for the vassals. The maids and guards in it are all from Goryeo. The emperors of the Tang Dynasty have many marriages with foreign princesses.

"Then Wei Chen will retire first!"

The Minister of Rites got up and left.

Li Si began to deal with the memorial again.

Sudden.

A crisp sound faintly entered Li Si's ears.

"This is?"

Li Si was slightly taken aback.

"Come on!"

Li Si's voice just fell.

The eunuch came in: "Your Majesty, the servant is here!"

Li Si slowly stood up and said, "I heard the sound just now, do you know what it is?"

"Reporting to Your Majesty, it should be the fireworks set off by the people of Chang'an!"

The attendant eunuch respectfully said.

Li Si repeated in a low voice, "Fireworks?"

"That's right!" The eunuch the eunuch said in a low voice, "Tomorrow is the Shangyuan Festival. At this time, the people will set off fireworks to pray for the Tang Dynasty..."

"If your majesty wants to see it, you can go to the star-viewing building."

"Standing on the star-gazing tower, you can see the entire Chang'an City, and you can see all the beautiful scenery."

"Take me to the star-gazing building!"

"According to the order!"

Li Si ascended the star-gazing tower.

Immediately!

Under the star screen, the fireworks are blooming, which is very beautiful!

Li Si stood on the top of the star-viewing pavilion, quietly watching this beautiful scenery.

"fireworks?"

Li Si murmured in a low voice.

"Send an order, let the Minister of Industry come over!"

Li Si said suddenly.

"According to the order!"

Although the eunuchs who attended the eunuch did not know why at this time, the emperor wanted to see the Minister of Industry, but the emperor's orders were always executed without asking the reasons.

The Minister of Industry was enjoying the fireworks in Chang'an City with his family. Hearing the emperor's order, he immediately put on his court clothes and rushed to the Guanxing Tower.

"I have seen Your Majesty."

The Minister of Industry was uneasy.

Generally speaking, when the emperor sees his ministers, either the Taiji Hall or the Changsheng Hall.

But the Star Tower...

This is the first time the Minister of Industry...

"It's okay, don't be nervous."

Li Si waved his hand and said, "Do you think Chang'an is beautiful now?"

The Minister of Works bowed and said: "Shangyuan Festival, fireworks are all over the sky, it is naturally beautiful!"

Li Si was noncommittal: "What do you think about the fireworks?"

The Minister of Industry looked at the emperor cautiously: "Your Majesty, fireworks are widely used among ordinary people, mainly for blessing..."

"I didn't ask you what the fireworks do!"

"I'm asking about the fireworks themselves!"

"How do you like fireworks?"

Li Si interrupted directly.

The Minister of Industry broke out in cold sweat: "Chen...I don't know..."

Seeing this, Li Si sighed lightly: "Then I will directly express my thoughts."

"Your Majesty, please speak."

Li Si turned his head and looked at the fireworks all over the sky: "If fireworks are used in the military, what effect will it have?"

"military?"

"fireworks?"

The Minister of Industry couldn't believe it. He never imagined that His Majesty would associate these two completely different things together.

"Reporting to Your Majesty, the essence of fireworks is just a ball of fire, which can't even hurt a few-year-old child. How can they be used in the military?"

The Minister of Industry said bravely.

Although, he knew that refuting His Majesty face to face would most likely ruin his political career, but he absolutely could not allow the emperor to mess with the military.

"A light of fire?"

Li Si turned his head and looked at the Minister of Industry: "What if we increase the number of fireworks?"

"One stone fireworks, ten stone fireworks? Hundred stone fireworks? Thousand stone fireworks? Ten thousand stone fireworks?"

"So many fireworks are released together, is it still a ball of fire?"

Li Si said.

'Stone' is the unit of measurement in the Tang Dynasty.

Generally speaking, one stone is equal to one hundred pounds.

"One stone fireworks, ten stone fireworks? Hundred stone fireworks? Thousand stone fireworks? Ten thousand stone fireworks?"

The Minister of Industry was stunned on the spot.

He had never dreamed of this question.

"Return to Your Majesty!"

"If so many fireworks are really gathered together, naturally it will not be a fire!"

There was a deep shock on the face of the Minister of Industry.

If His Majesty's idea can be established, it will definitely have an unprecedented impact on Datang's military field! !

"Your Majesty, I know what to do!"

"After the minister goes back, immediately start researching this aspect!"

The Minister of Industry took a deep breath and suppressed the excitement in his heart!

"Go down!"

"This matter is my Tang Dynasty's top secret. Apart from you, I don't want a third person to know about it!"

"The minister obeys the order!" The Minister of Industry said with a solemn expression.

"I will ask the Ministry of Accounts to take one million taels of silver for your research."

"I hope you don't let me down..."

Li Si looked at the Minister of Industry and said meaningfully.

The Minister of Industry's face turned pale, and he immediately bowed and said, "This minister will definitely not disappoint Your Majesty."

"Okay, you go down!"

After the Minister of Industry left, Li Si still stood on the top of the star-viewing tower.

Li Si did not know the specific production method of gunpowder, nor did he need to know.

For the emperor, he only needs to provide a general idea for his subordinates to study.

If things are done well, the emperor will naturally reward!

If things are not done well, the emperor will naturally punish!