Chapter 768 Half for the Country and Half for the King

Zhao Changhe knew nothing about guns and artillery. He had read very few historical time travel articles and could not make any useful improvements. But it doesn't matter. What happens in the future is a matter of the future. For now, the level of this artillery is sufficient. When the world realizes the advantages of this thing, it will naturally continue to develop. The premise is how the emperor views it. Chi Chi obviously does not have this problem.

At present, it can only be regarded as a cannon. Greater development may require comprehensive industrialization changes... Dahan's current productivity is obviously not enough to achieve it. Even if it is enough, I don’t know if a different technology tree will emerge in this world where swords can have spirits.

Zhao Changhe was not sure, and he did not want to provide his half-full knowledge to guide him. It might be misleading, so it was better to let it develop.

So I just confirmed the production schedule and walked away with Chi Chi Wanzhuang contentedly.

"I really didn't expect... When I was overseas, it was just a suggestion. I didn't expect any progress within a few years. I really didn't expect that it would bear fruit at this time." The three of them were strolling on the way back to the city. Zhao Changhe was quite puzzled. Some sighs.

"As long as you have the intention, this is the reason." Xia Chichi smiled and said: "In addition, it is also because someone is particularly attentive to your instructions, otherwise the results would not be so fast."

Tang Wanzhuang glanced at her, somewhat pleading, "Stop talking."

Xia Chichi was unmoved and still said with a smile: "The cost of doing this is not small. At that time, we were so poor that we could hardly afford official salaries, so we allocated funds for this matter. All the ministers in the court strongly opposed it... ...The Minister of the Ministry of Finance was originally considered someone's party, but it was rare that he opposed someone in the court. He was public-minded, and someone had a bad temper. At that time, he was really the enemy of all living beings. It’s so pretty when you’re so stuffy and blushing…”

Zhao Changhe turned to look at Tang Wanzhuang, who suppressed her blush and refused to look at him.

Xia Chichi put her hands behind her back and said leisurely: "I also know that because it is the order of 'Your Majesty' in someone's heart, I will do it no matter what...half my life for the country, half my life for you, tsk, so touching."

Tang Wanzhuang couldn't help but couldn't bear it and said: "Who said that? It was because I really felt it was meaningful! Besides, you weren't the one who made the decision!"

"Yes, as long as the two of us join forces, there will be no resistance to anything." Xia Chichi smiled and said: "You haven't seen many of the excerpts, which are quite interesting... You know, when Lu Jianzhang was crowned, your You no longer have the authority to be the head of the Demon Suppression Department. What you do is basically the prime minister's job. Many people wrote letters saying that they wanted to make you the prime minister. But then they gradually stopped mentioning it. It's not that they have any objections to you, but to you and me. The relationship is too close, and it is not suitable for you to be the prime minister anymore, and the restriction on the monarch's power has been lost. "

Tang Wanzhuang actually laughed: "They really thought I was with you."

"Yes, now you and I have the same goal, so if you look at us together, you might actually want to tear me apart."

"..." Tang Wanzhuang stared into the distance without answering.

Xia Chichi smiled and said: "How about it? At the court meeting tomorrow, one will be in command, and the other will be you as prime minister."

Zhao Changhe couldn't help but interject: "Then why didn't you establish the prime minister earlier when others submitted the letter?"

The first seat is not strong enough. The way he looks like he is coughing while putting on his clothes before putting on his evening makeup, I would say that the Prime Minister is the most interesting.

This time, it was Tang Wanzhuang who was explaining to Xia Chichi: "The Suppressing Demon Division must have a reliable person to take over. If I were the Prime Minister, it would be okay for me to be the head of the Suppressing Demon Division for a while, but certainly not in the long term."

"So have you found it now?"

"Actually, I prefer Qin Dingjiang. Although he attacked me secretly, it was only under the emperor's orders, and he felt ashamed afterwards. The Demon Suppressor should have only listened to the emperor, and what he did was not wrong. Of course, I cannot confirm that he Did he just listen to the emperor at the beginning, or he had some self-ambition, so he put it aside and observed. "Tang Wanzhuang said: "If you think he is inappropriate, you can let Wu Weiyang do it. You promised Wu Weiyang and the others a future. I have promoted them all as deputies, but their cultivation is not as good as that of Dingjiang, and they are several years younger. It is better to make a reasonable arrangement and take over from Dingjiang later. "

Zhao Changhe nodded and said, "You know them best and you can make your own decision."

Xia Chichi snorted and muttered: "Independent Kingdom!"

Tang Wan pretended not to hear.

The Demon Suppression Division was her own creation. She had been involved in building it since she was a minor girl. Just like her own children, it would be correct to say that it was her own force. In fact, even if she confessed, at least half of the people inside would still only recognize her as Tang Wanzhuang. She is public-minded enough, and she is willing to choose Qin Dingjiang, who "obeys the emperor," as her successor. But if she has the slightest selfishness, the successor she chooses will only be her licking dog.

But having said that, now that Qin Dingjiang is so kind to her, he might lick her more than others...

Xia Chichi said angrily: "Tell me what this is. This kind of powerful official who wants to establish an independent kingdom, and I even offered to make her the prime minister! Being the prime minister is also a traitor!"

Tang Wanzhuang still stared into the distance without speaking. If this traitorous prime minister is someone who committed adultery with your man, it might be quite appropriate.

The blind man felt that if this word was used as a verb, the traitor would be Zhao Changhe.

On the contrary, Zhao Changhe did not think about these obscure things, and actually tried to persuade him: "Evening makeup is the job of the prime minister, so he should have been promoted long ago. Besides, evening makeup is the same as you." The state affairs have dragged down my practice, so I have to think about how to improve my evening makeup.”

Xia Chichi glanced at him sideways: "How else can you help? It's just that little thing."

Zhao Changhe shook his head: "No, dual cultivation really can't help people break the defense directly, it would be great if it was that easy. Even the triple secret treasure you just broke through is because you were just a little short of it. The Azure Dragon Enlightenment and Dongji Dao Fruit you obtained at the beginning have not been digested yet. I just used my Azure Dragon Law to help you stimulate their effects. You have another advantage. The enlightenment of the law is one thing, and the accumulation of practice is another. Because of the dragon energy and faith, you have transformed these powers into practice. Even without deliberate practice, they have been growing naturally. Wanzhuang lacks this part, I have to think of a way."

"Okay." Xia Chichi didn't say much, and said: "The dinner is a banquet for all officials. It can't be eaten by the whole family like lunch. I have to host it, and your Wanzhuang has always been sick and not participating in these in previous years. I think the officials are used to it, and it's even more normal for you not to participate. If you don't want to socialize, you can go back and rest by yourself, and study how to be a treacherous prime minister."

Neither of them spoke. Xia Chichi glared at them angrily and flew back to the palace.

A man and a woman stood outside the city gate and watched the emperor go back over the wall. It was dark, and the evening breeze blew. The atmosphere suddenly became awkward.

Tang Wanzhuang's neck was stiff, and she muttered after a long while: "I will give her a suggestion tomorrow. The emperor is not the old witch. He still needs guards and guards when he goes out. It's not decent and dangerous now."

We were guards and guards, why didn't you know that? Zhao Changhe didn't know whether to laugh or cry, and suddenly reached out to hold her hand. Tang Wanzhuang subconsciously tensed up for a moment, and then slowly relaxed.

In fact, except for that night when he wanted her by the hot spring, he hadn't had sex for nearly three months. He only hugged and kissed her once in the Demon Suppression Division. Every time they met, it was a state affair. Not to mention strolling in the countryside under the flowers and the moon.

Zhao Changhe said softly: "Walk around?"

Tang Wanzhuang lowered her head and said: "How can I have so much time to wander around."

Zhao Changhe pulled her to the city without saying anything: "Please, today is the Spring Festival. Even if you treat yourself like a beast of burden, you should strive for a holiday. I tell you, those who have been working overtime these two days should be given extra bonuses, otherwise we will be scolded."

Tang Wanzhuang staggered and was pulled to the city by him. She said unhappily: "The city is closed today, there is nothing to see."

"Huh?" Zhao Changhe smiled and looked at her: "You mean, strolling in the wild."

Tang Wanzhuang tilted her head and said nothing: "I mean not to stroll."

"Then go back to the room directly and do what you do for love?"

Tang Wanzhuang stamped her feet: "What kind of brain do you have!"

Zhao Changhe laughed and pulled her around the city wall to the edge, all the way to the village and farmland in the distance on the other side.

Tang Wanzhuang also calmed down, lowered her head and walked slowly with him.

Tang Wanzhuang's hands have always been soft and cold. In the past, she thought that the cold touch was due to her illness. Now that she has recovered from her illness, she is still cold and soft. There is no other reason. This ice-like skin and jade-like bones are the gift of human nature.

Zhao Changhe held her hands gently, but there was no trace of the charm of the past. He only felt leisure and tranquility in his heart. The two walked slowly, but never spoke again. Tang Wanzhuang's pounding heart slowly calmed down, and a smile appeared on the corner of her mouth.

No matter how much she said she was willing to be a concubine, she would not really hope that a man would treat her as a concubine, just to vent her desires. Fortunately, he has never been such a person. Now he is better than before. In the past, he was rough and would not experience everyone's mood too delicately. Now there is more tenderness in his iron bones. He knows what she wants.

What she, Tang Wanzhuang, wants is just to steal half a day of floating life, to walk in the forest and boat on the lake with her lover in the breeze and bright moon, play a clear song, and read a page of the West Chamber.

The rest of my life will be the same.

All the hard work is just for everyone in the world to be like this.

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PS: Xiao Zhang, my sleep has been terrible recently, I am so angry.