Volume 1 Chapter 301 A Dinner
At lunch time, Xiang Yun sat side by side with Zhen Rou in Kunning Palace and ate slowly.
Although there were only two people eating, Xiang Yun specially asked the imperial kitchen to cook a few more dishes for the table, a total of twelve dishes, six meat dishes, three vegetable dishes, two soups and one dessert.
The meal was set on the golden nanmu dining table, just like a banquet. It was so solemn that Zhen Rou felt flattered. The smile on her face never disappeared during the meal. She kept picking up food for Xiang Yun and saying caring words.
Xiang Yun was also in a good mood because of what she said. He really liked this queen. She was cute, cuddly, very obedient, a real soft girl. There was nothing better than having a wife like this.
Xiang Yun also picked up a piece of sweet and sour pork ribs for her and whispered, "You should eat more too. Actually, I made so many dishes today not just for eating with you. I have other purposes."
Zhen Rou said obediently, "Your Majesty has been away from the palace for a while now. I am already very satisfied to be able to have meals with Your Majesty."
Xiang Yun nodded slightly, then asked, "By the way, how is your practice of the Wonderful Method of Heaven and Man's Freedom going? Do you have any questions or confusions?"
Zhen Rou said quickly after hearing this: "I didn't understand it at first. The content described above was too frivolous and imaginary. I just thought it was nonsense. But Sister Qin Fei understood it very well. When she was in Beijing, she often explained it to us sisters. I gradually understood it.
Now there is a warm current in my body, which makes me feel very comfortable. I have no more minor illnesses or pains, and I am in good spirits all day. However, in this state, I feel a little bored and tedious staying in the palace with nothing to do. "
Xiang Yun nodded and said, "There aren't many important things to do in the harem. When you have nothing to do, you can go to Wenyuan Pavilion and read more ancient books. It's always good to have more knowledge in your mind."
Zhen Rou nodded in agreement. At this moment, Xiao Guazi walked in quietly and bowed, saying, "Your Majesty, the Prime Minister is here!"
"Let her in."
Xiao Guazi agreed and turned back. Not long after, Liu Yiyi, dressed in a green brocade robe, walked in slowly with her head down. She knelt down and saluted Xiang Yun and Zhen Rou, saying, "Your humble servant Liu Yiyi pays respects to His Majesty the Emperor and His Majesty the Empress."
Zhen Rou nodded slightly and said to Xiang Yun directly: "Get up."
After Liu Yiyi stood up, two palace maids brought a small stool and placed it in front of the dining table. Then they told Xiang Yun, "You haven't eaten yet, sit down and eat with me."
Liu Yiyi hesitated for a while after hearing this, then nodded and thanked him, and sat down. Another palace maid brought bowls and chopsticks, and the sensible Zhen Rou put a piece of roasted meat in her bowl, smiling and saying, "Eat more and taste the cooking skills of the imperial kitchen in the palace."
"Thank you, Queen!" Liu Yiyi hurriedly thanked her again. Zhen Rou also stood up and said, "Your Majesty, I am a little tired. I will go back to the palace to rest for a while."
Hearing this, Xiang Yun quickly grabbed Zhen Rou, pulled him back to his chair and said, "It's okay, you can stay here, I will accompany you later."
Liu Yiyi's cheeks turned red after hearing these words. She just lowered her head and didn't dare to pick up the chopsticks. In her heart, she secretly complained: "Bad guy, bad guy, you don't care about me at all. Ah, if I have the chance, I will bite you to death!"
Zhen Rou had no choice but to sit down. The three of them then ate their lunch in silence. Seeing that Liu Yiyi had almost finished her meal, Xiang Yun said, "I have transferred Zhu Qiyu and Wang Shu out again. Now you are the only one in charge of government affairs. Are you still able to handle it?"
Liu Yiyi quickly put down her chopsticks, stood up and said, "Your Majesty, there are countless talented people in the three provinces and six ministries. Even if there are more court affairs, we can handle them in an orderly manner, so please rest assured, Your Majesty."
Xiang Yun nodded and said, "I have made everyone work hard during this period. When the busy time is over, I will reward them one by one. I will never owe anyone who has made outstanding contributions to the Great Yun Empire."
Liu Yiyi replied sincerely: "Thank you for your grace, Your Majesty. This is my duty as a minister. The court has its own salary and does not need any extra rewards."
"By the way, why did you get up? Sit down and continue eating. Why are you so reserved in front of me? Just treat it as an everyday chat." Xiang Yun quickly pulled Liu Yiyi back to her chair.
So Xiang Yun directly took Liu Yiyi's hand, which was soft and cold, making Liu Yiyi's cheeks even redder.
Xiang Yun asked as if nothing had happened: "Actually, there is nothing serious about calling you here today. I heard that the court has insufficient gunpowder reserves and it is difficult to supply them with gunpowder during the two-front war. Is this true?"
Liu Yiyi quickly replied, "It's not too scarce. There is still some gunpowder stored in the empire, but some of it needs to be stored for the defense of cities across the country, and some is needed for the training of new recruits of the Huoyun Army. In addition, the Mobei Arsenal consumes a lot of gunpowder, so the gunpowder that can be sent to the front line has become tight. However, it is enough to supply in the short term, and there won't be any big problems."
Xiang Yun frowned upon hearing this and said slowly: "This is already a big problem. If the border war really breaks out, the number of shells consumed every day will be an astronomical figure;
Even if this amount of reserves can sustain the border war for three or seven days, can it last for a month? If there are no shells available, the war will be lost, so the empire must have sufficient gunpowder. "
Liu Yiyi immediately cupped her hands and said, "Yes, I will think of a solution as soon as I return."
Xiang Yun waved his hand and said, "It's okay. I have already withdrawn the troops from the border. Now the gunpowder issue is not so urgent, but we must take precautions before it happens."
“I remember that the mining of gunpowder raw materials and minerals is only limited to the original Great Sun Dynasty and the territories adjacent to the Black Witch Kingdom and the Mahayana Treasure Kingdom. In other words, at least half of the resources in the entire Great Cloud Empire have not been utilized.
After you return, you will immediately organize people to search for copper, iron, silver, gold and other minerals, as well as gunpowder raw materials, throughout the entire Dayun Empire, and then start digging and collecting;
Each city needs to set up a resource warehouse that is connected to the capital, and a small arsenal is set up in every three cities. All the gunpowder and minerals collected around the three cities are sent to the small arsenal to make guns and shells. The excess is escorted to the Mobei Arsenal. "
Liu Yiyi's breathing became a little rapid when she heard this. If this was really implemented, once it was completed, then no matter how long the war on the border lasted, there would be no need to worry about the shortage of gunpowder. And from a strategic point of view, it would be possible to quickly support combat troops in any place and provide them with sufficient supplies, and the mineral resources of the Dayun Empire would also increase significantly.
However, doing so would require a large amount of manpower and material resources, but there happened to be a lot of pure silver in the national treasury, enough for consumption, so Liu Yiyi couldn't help but be extremely happy.
Xiang Yun reminded him again: "You must remember that the Great Yun Empire is about to enter an emergency state of total war. I hope that everyone will have a sense of crisis that they will die tomorrow. Do you understand?"
Liu Yiyi stood up again and said, "I understand. Your Majesty's instructions must be fully implemented within half a month. It will only take one month to successfully produce gunpowder."
Xiang Yun nodded in satisfaction. Liu Yiyi said, "Your Majesty, I have already made my appointment. I have a lot of official duties to attend to, so I will take my leave now."
Xiang Yun nodded slightly, and Liu Yiyi turned around and left without staying. Xiang Yun didn't stay any longer either, but he felt a little bitter in his heart. He also wanted to stay with Liu Yiyi for a while longer and have some fun, but although he had bought some time for the Dayun Empire to survive, this time was too short for a country!
He must increase the national strength of the Dayun Empire several times within a limited time and make the entire country strong. Only in this way, when the eight major sects such as the Jinchan Sect react, the Dayun Empire will have the slightest ability to resist.
Looking at the half-eaten dishes on the table, Xiang Yun couldn't help but look at Xiao Guazi standing beside him, and waved to him, "Come here!"
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