blogombal Chapter 1997 Li Shen's Guilt
Chapter 1997 Li Shen's Guilt
In front of Li Shen was an open door. It was pitch black inside and seemed to lead to an abyss. Li Shen had some claustrophobia.
I was a little scared when I saw how dark it was inside.
"Why is it so dark in here?"
The cave is dark to begin with, and lighting tools such as oil lamps and torches are always placed inside.
"Your Highness, this is General Xue's request. All that's stored here are grenades. For safety reasons, open flames are not allowed here.
And no one is allowed to enter." Zhao Tiejun explained.
"It's lucky." Li Shen nodded. Indeed, they were all grenades. If something unexpected happened, the whole mountain would collapse.
Zhao Tiejun got a lantern from somewhere. It looked like a glass bottle with water in it and a candle inside.
"This is a good method." Li Shen immediately praised.
"It took me a long time to come up with this idea, but this colored glass is too expensive, so I only asked the colored glass workshop to make two." Zhao Tiejun said embarrassedly.
Colored glaze is expensive, and when he first thought of this idea, he felt it was a bit of a waste.
But there is no way, other things are not transparent and bright as this.
He had it specially made by the glass workshop.
"No, no, no, it's not expensive at all. I'll ask Wang Hongfu to send you a few more later." Li Shen immediately shook his head.
What's so expensive about glass? This thing is very good. He played with it when he was a child. And there's no need to worry even if it falls to the ground, the water inside will extinguish the candle.
Zhao Tiejun carried a glass bottle and took Li Shen into the factory warehouse. With the dim candlelight, Li Shen saw rows of wooden boxes inside.
Xue Rengui walked forward, opened a box, took out a grenade and handed it to Li Shen.
Li Shen opened the wax paper and took a look. It was indeed a grenade, slightly larger than a fist.
"Your Highness, there are not only this kind of grenades here, there are others." Xue Rengui said, and walked to another pile of boxes, opened one at random, and took out a larger grenade.
Or it can no longer be called a grenade, it is larger than two adult fists.
"Your Highness, this is a grenade used to launch a crossbow. I have tested it and it can be launched 150 steps away. If it is launched with a catapult, it can be launched even farther.
This type of grenade can be used for long-range attack or for defending a city, and it is very easy to destroy siege equipment."
Xue Rengui introduced.
Li Shen took it and weighed it. It was a bit heavy, so it would definitely not be thrown far. However, if it was used with a crossbow or a catapult, it would definitely be on the same level as a cannon.
The fuse is very long, and there are marks on the scene, with a secret mark every fifty steps.
"Well, this is good. If someone attacks Xizhou, it might come in handy." Li Shen was very satisfied. "Anything else?"
Xue Rengui shook his head.
"Your Highness, there are only two types of grenades. There are also kerosene bombs. I will bring some with me this time just in case."
"Well, I feel relieved with these things. Let's go. I have something to discuss with you. Let's go to my office to talk."
After looking at the equipment, Li Shen finally felt relieved. These things were enough to fight a small war.
Although the power of the grenade was not as strong as that of later generations, after Li Shen's improved formula, it was no problem to kill people. Some waste materials and iron sand that were no longer needed by steel workshops were also added to the grenade.
As long as you are hit, there is a risk of infection and tetanus.
In ancient times, the wounded were the biggest burden during marches and battles.
Xue Rengui brought Li Shen to Li Shen’s exclusive office. Although Li Shen didn’t come here often, there were still people responsible for cleaning, waiting for Li Shen’s arrival at any time.
"Sit down, I'll boil water and make tea."
Li Shen gave the order while sitting in his big chair.
"Rengui, I just said that I will leave for the northwest in the next few days, but I want to do something before I leave."
Li Shen said.
"Please give me your instructions, Your Majesty."
"It's like this, I want to leave in a blaze of glory, I can't leave quietly like this, so I'm going to do this... and then that... (This content is only visible to members.)
You must be prepared, and I will inform you when the time comes."
Li Shen recounted his plan, and Xue Rengui was stunned, with the same expression as Wang Xuance had at the beginning.
"Your Highness, this.....should we inform His Majesty?" Xue Rengui asked carefully.
"You don't need to worry about this. I have already discussed it with Wang Xuance and will inform the crown prince." Li Shen waved his hand.
He had never thought about informing the emperor. If he had informed his father, he might not have allowed him to do so.
"Since...since the prince has made a decision, then I will obey your orders."
Xue Rengui was unsure, but since he had informed His Royal Highness the Crown Prince, there shouldn't be any problem.
As long as he is not charged with treason, it will be fine.
"Xuan Ce, I don't know how to march and fight, so I have to rely on you for everything. You are a talented general.
If you had not been humiliated by Prince Ji's Mansion, I believe that you would have become a famous general.
He was the bravest among the three armies, his reputation was enough to shock the enemies, he achieved great success and was granted a title of nobility and appointed as prime minister, and his name will be passed down through the ages.
It’s a pity that I was too selfish and trapped you by my side, thus ruining your bright future.
This king often thinks about it and feels guilty.
Many times, I wanted to recommend you to the crown prince, but every time I couldn't bear to do so, I tossed and turned in my heart, and my guilt deepened. Sigh~~~~"
Li Shen finally let out a long sigh, with a look of guilt on his face. He actually delayed the development of such a historical figure. The allusions of conquering Tianshan with three arrows and repelling thousands of enemies by taking off the hat are no longer remembered.
Such a hero should not be buried, but Li Shen himself is a selfish person. When he meets such a talent, Li Shen also wants to keep him by his side to protect him.
Everyone has a heart that appreciates talent, especially such heroic figures.
After Li Shen finished speaking, Xue Rengui fell silent. He could feel that Prince Ji was speaking from the heart. After a long while, Xue Rengui raised his head:
"Your Highness Prince Ji, there is no need to be like this. It is all because of your Majesty's favor. I don't think I have any outstanding qualities.
If I hadn't met the prince, I might have starved to death by now.
Although I was born in the Xue family of Hedong, my father died early and my family fell into decline. When I was young, my family was poor and of low status, and I made a living by farming.
I have always felt that my talent was not appreciated. To be honest with you, Your Highness, I once wanted to relocate the tombs of my ancestors in order to change my fate.
In order to make a name for myself, I came to Chang'an City and sought employment everywhere, but in the end I found no success.
At the time, I didn't even have the money to go home, and I encountered some bad guys.
Fortunately, the prince rescued me and saved me from prison. I am also grateful to the prince for not abandoning me and serving him.
Your Majesty has appointed me to a high position with a generous salary, and also given me a large house and fertile land. I am extremely grateful.
For me, these have already brought honor to my ancestors and honor to my family."
(The sky is round and the earth is square, the laws are nine chapters, I write now, and all the ghosts hide.)