Once you come here, you'll never have a moment's rest.
Yunqing couldn't be of much help with military matters, so after thinking about it, she decided to help take stock of the reserve supplies, especially firearms like gunpowder, which could cause problems if even a small spark came into contact with them.
It can only be said that while the weaponry is powerful, it also has fatal weaknesses. The task of guarding it can only be entrusted to someone who is absolutely trusted.
The Li family army is the perfect choice, and it just so happens that Yin Rong came along this time as well.
For the sake of concealment, the gunpowder depot was built underground. Yun Qing went in to take inventory and inspect it, with Yin Rong by her side.
Yin Rong's eyes shone brightly: "This batch of gunpowder is of excellent quality, much better than what we got."
"But the cost is also higher."
Ancient craftsmen still possess their unique wisdom. Following the method Yunqing initially provided, everyone has been trying to further improve it, resulting in significant improvements in both safety and functionality over the years.
"This kind of thing only needs to be in the hands of the imperial court. If we don't want others to offend us, we need to have enough strength." Yun Qing said calmly. "We don't want to use this to provoke a war and make the people live in peace. We just want to make those with disloyal intentions obediently submit."
Yin Rong agreed: "Young Master is right."
Yun Qing continued, "The area around the gunpowder depot must be guarded day and night. Even during the handover, it cannot be taken lightly to prevent anyone with ulterior motives from taking advantage of the situation."
Warfare emphasizes winning through intelligence. Throughout history, it has been common for people to infiltrate enemy headquarters and burn their supplies. The same applies to gunpowder depots. Without reserves, there is no guarantee of safety, and the morale of the army will be greatly reduced. They must be more vigilant in this regard.
"Don't worry, young master, I'll keep an eye on them."
Yun Qing's words made a lot of sense. After learning that she was a woman, Yin Rong's admiration for her grew even stronger.
After taking inventory at the gunpowder depot, Yun Qing also checked the grain and fodder. Combined with the supplies she had delivered in advance, it was enough to sustain the area for a year.
However, it is estimated that it will take less than a year.
Yun Qing was delighted to have come to this conclusion. She was just about to go check on Xie Rang when she heard a panicked voice beside her: "Greetings, Your Majesty!"
The night was slightly cool, and the young emperor seemed to have a chill between his brows, but he completely concealed it when he walked up to Yun Qing.
Yun Qing did not bow to him, but simply asked, "Are you done with your work?"
Xie Rang held her fingertips and shook his head: "No, it's too late today, let's talk tomorrow."
With external enemies at hand, before a full-scale war breaks out, everyone should pay attention to conserving their energy and ensuring they always have enough strength. This applies to commanders-in-chief as well.
"However, the Rouran... are not to be feared."
Xie Rang smiled, quite certain of this conclusion.
With people watching them from the side, Yun Qing simply pulled him up and headed towards the mansion. At this time, the people would have already gone to bed, and with war imminent, no one would be running outside unless necessary, which made it convenient for them to move around.
When the guards came into the open, they held torches behind them, casting long, long shadows that, upon closer inspection, overlapped.
"Indeed, there is nothing to fear."
Once everyone else was out of sight, Yun Qing smiled and affirmed Xie Rang's statement. She didn't think there was anything wrong with making overly confident statements; it was simply a reflection of their self-confidence.
"Have you met with your parents yet? Did you talk about anything else?"
Yun Qing was particularly concerned about this matter, since it concerned their relationship.
"No," Xie Rang shook his head. "Perhaps they felt the timing wasn't right; they simply treated me as a monarch."
“It’s really not appropriate.” Yun Qing picked out the key point from his words. “Once all this is over, we can talk to them openly.”
"Yes, I also want to know what happened."
Xie Rang was always concerned about where Yun Qing came from. Although he already knew that Yun Qing would definitely not leave, none of this prevented him from deepening his understanding of her.
He also wanted to know what her era was like.
"However, Your Majesty, you are indeed being a bit too blatant."
Yun Qing glanced at him with a smile, "The people here don't know about us yet. If word gets out suddenly, it might shatter their understanding."
Xie Rang did not answer, but asked instead, "Will the Grand Tutor be afraid?"
Then he felt his cheek being pinched. This was a little habit that Yun Qing had unintentionally developed after they got together, and she used it more often to tease him.
“If you’re not afraid, why should I be? They may not know, but future generations will. It’s just a matter of whether it’s now or in the future.”
Xie Rang chuckled softly, "That's true."
The return journey wasn't far, and they soon arrived at the mansion. Xie Rang remembered this place; after so many years, it hadn't changed much and could be described as simple and unadorned.
Xie Rang suddenly stopped in his tracks.
Yun Qing, with one hand being held by him, could only stop and look at him, puzzled: "Why are you not walking?"
Xie Rang smiled enigmatically: "I suddenly remembered that General Li said he had prepared a room for me alone."
The fact that Yun Qing and Xie Rang were together was no secret to them. The fact that they made such preparations and even emphasized it was probably a way of hinting to Xie Rang not to go too far.
Yun Qing chuckled, her gentle gaze fixed on him: "Perfect, Your Majesty, you may sleep alone tonight."
Yunqing's dislike was always on full display. She preferred to sleep alone because of the hot weather, but she couldn't stand Xie Rang's clinginess and constant pouting. Her bottom line kept slipping away, and the way her parents offered her was just right.
Xie Rang looked heartbroken: "Am I the emperor, or is the Grand Tutor the emperor?"
He felt like a concubine in the palace, always waiting for Yun Qing's favor. When he liked her, he truly liked her; when he disliked her, he truly disliked her. But even favor has its limits.
"Of course, Your Majesty is."
Yun Qing pulled her hand away, raised it and gently patted his shoulder twice. The young man was handsome and gazed at her intently, with a hint of expectation and affection.
Yun Qing was taken aback, then looked slightly troubled: "She's always been clingy since she was little, why is she still like this now that she's grown up?"
She recalled the little tyrant she first met, who was sensitive and suspicious, with a strong sense of defensiveness towards the outside world, and only approached her with a little bit of closeness.
Looking back, the system's automatic judgment that the mind-reading ability applied to Xie Rang was not only a protection for her, but also a form of redemption for Xie Rang.
At least this way, he is willing to open his heart and engage more with the outside world.
"He's clingy, only clingy to the Grand Tutor."
Xie Rang stepped forward and embraced her tightly, his hair falling down and brushing against her neck, his voice, tinged with laughter, subtly trying to please her.
"Ah Qing, please have mercy, don't leave me alone in this empty room."
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