The Emperor thought to himself: This time, I must not let this audacious madman off lightly. As soon as the morning court session ends, I will immediately issue an edict ordering the Imperial Guards to capture Kongming and throw him into the imperial prison.

Let him reflect on his sins in that dark, damp, and sunless prison.

When the autumn chill sets in, he will be taken to the execution ground, beheaded, and his head displayed to deter those treacherous individuals who would try to emulate his deceitful ways.

The ministers standing beside His Highness all had ashen faces, like the dark sky before a storm.

Their eyes burned with fury, their jaws were clenched, and their cheeks bulged slightly from the effort.

They gazed at Kongming, who stood in the center of the hall, trembling with fear, yet still unable to quell the hatred in their hearts.

He couldn't help but resent the thief's audacity and cunning, wishing he could rush forward immediately, roll up his sleeves, and give him a good beating.

Only in this way can the anger that has been building up in my heart be slightly relieved, and can I finally vent my frustration at being deceived and fooled.

Just when the atmosphere was so tense it seemed to freeze, Qin Qianluo's heartfelt words were like a gentle spring breeze.

He whispered in everyone's ears, "Alas, what a pity! This Kongming, seemingly absurd and frivolous, actually possesses talent and wisdom that are difficult for ordinary people to attain."

However, due to momentary greed and evil thoughts, they lost their way and embarked on this wrong path to ruin.

He wasted his extraordinary talent on the illusory and harmful pursuit of immortality pills.

If he could put his mind on the right path and use his outstanding talents to make a name for himself in this world, he would surely be able to do many good deeds that benefit the people.

To contribute to the prosperity of our dynasty and become a wise and capable person whose name will be remembered for generations.

However, upon closer reflection, his appearance was not entirely without benefit; on the contrary, it reminded me of something.

These sorcerers, despite their seemingly mystical demeanor, are actually all people with unique talents!

The Ministry of Works is currently making every effort to research ways to increase the power of gunpowder, but it has encountered many difficulties and obstacles in the process, and progress has been quite slow.

These alchemists, through their profound understanding and rich experience in the wondrous reactions of chemical substances accumulated during the alchemy process, relied on these techniques.

This is precisely where it can play a significant role, providing the Ministry of Industry with entirely new ideas and methods for its research.

After the morning court session ends, carefully explore the entire Tianxuan Realm to see if there are any other hidden alchemists in various places; the more, the better.

Once we have gathered them together, we need to plan carefully and make reasonable arrangements.

They selected a group of experienced and capable alchemists and sent them to assist the skilled craftsmen of the Ministry of Works.

They were tasked with using their unique insights and superb skills in alchemy and chemistry to assist in the improvement and upgrading of gunpowder, firearms, and the powerful red-coated cannons.

Another group of alchemists were arranged to systematically learn more orthodox and comprehensive chemical knowledge.

So that in the future they can display their talents and shine in more fields such as agriculture, medicine, and industry, and contribute their wisdom and strength to the development of our country.

However, it is necessary to plan and arrange things thoroughly and meticulously, and to fully consider all possible situations.

Especially during chemical experiments and research, one must never cause pollution or damage to the surrounding natural environment due to momentary negligence.

If rushing for quick results leads to ecological imbalance, it would truly be a case of losing more than one gains and putting the cart before the horse.

001 responded, "Okay, Luo Bao, I'll search right now. But what about Kong Ming? Don't you plan to expose him, Luo Bao?"

In his clear eyes, it was as if brilliant stars had suddenly lit up, their light reflecting an intense longing for life.

His body was taut like a string, every nerve in his body was highly focused, and his ears were perked up.

Like a wild rabbit in the wilderness, vigilantly listening to the sounds around it, not missing any subtle noise that might determine its life or death.

At that moment, he had only one thought in his mind: as long as he could survive by chance, he would do anything, even if it meant studying chemistry he had never heard of before.

Or he could go and study gunpowder. Even if it required countless hours of hard work and sweat, he would throw himself into it without hesitation and find joy in it.

The atmosphere in the imperial court was as heavy as the calm before a storm.

The officials, dressed in court robes, stood stiffly, their gazes shifting between the emperor and Kongming, exchanging bewildered glances with varying expressions.

Some ministers frowned, their eyes filled with struggle and hesitation, while others shook their heads slightly and sighed softly.

My mind was a tangled mess, caught in a dilemma.

If Kongming could truly make a breakthrough in gunpowder research and contribute to Tianxuan's weapons, wouldn't killing him be tantamount to cutting off one's own arm and missing a golden opportunity?

But if he is not killed, his crime of deceiving the emperor is undeniable. How can the laws and order of the country be upheld? How can the majesty of the imperial family be desecrated?

On the dragon throne, the emperor, dressed in a dragon robe and wearing a crown, sat with an air of majesty and dignity.

However, the face hidden behind the crown was furrowed, revealing inner turmoil.

Logically speaking, Kongming committed such an unforgivable crime of deceiving the emperor, and should not be severely punished.

The imperial majesty will inevitably crumble like a dilapidated building before the people and the officials. How can the court then command respect and obey the people?

But the little girl's words softened the emperor's heart, and he couldn't bring himself to execute Kongming. The scales of his heart swung violently between the law and personal feelings.

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