"Keep your voice down. If the Emperor hears you, he'll definitely punish you."
"Alas! Ever since Prime Minister Chu stepped down, none of us ministers dare to speak loudly anymore."
"His Majesty is a monarch who clearly distinguishes between gratitude and resentment. We should just do our job quietly and not get involved in other matters."
Just as everyone was discussing it, Shen Yunsheng drove her van to the side of the road.
With a slight screech of brakes, the ornately decorated carriage finally came to a slow stop. Before the carriage had come to a complete halt, the well-trained guards inside sprang into action, nimbly and carefully unloading the heavy crates containing gunpowder and muskets.
At this moment, the assembled officials, who had been waiting for some time, all cast curious and awe-inspiring glances their way. Empress Dowager Feng sat dignified and elegant in the carriage, while the Emperor Emeritus exuded an imposing and dignified presence. Beside them stood Helan Linfeng, composed and unperturbed; Xiao Jingchuan, reserved and steady; and Xiao Wenjing, gentle and refined. The appearance of these figures undoubtedly drew everyone's attention.
Upon seeing this, the courtiers quickly stepped forward and respectfully bowed to Empress Dowager Feng, the Emperor Emeritus, and the others to offer their greetings.
The Emperor Emeritus nodded slightly, a kind smile appearing on his face, and then said in a loud voice, "All of you, rise!"
Upon hearing this, the courtiers expressed their gratitude in unison, and then, following the Emperor Emeritus's instructions, they made way so that the guards could pass smoothly.
Shen Yunsheng and his wife followed the guards closely until they reached a deserted grassland, where the guards stopped.
Tantai Tianming knew last night that the mysterious gift was weapons, and in order to cooperate with his sister, he deliberately asked about it.
"Oh my, what's the gift in the box? Can we see it?"
Shen Yunsheng walked to the box, opened it, and picked up a bundle of explosives.
"Brother! The gift I have here is an extremely magical gunpowder. Don't underestimate it. It's something that can unleash amazing power. If I light it gently and then quickly throw it at the opposite mountain peak, it can blow up half of the mountain."
Upon hearing this, Tantai Tianming was immediately taken aback. If this thing really had such great power, then it would be terrifying.
The retired emperor said impatiently, "Oh, don't worry, throw it away. I ordered the mountain to be closed three days ago, there won't be any problems."
Shen Yunsheng handed the gunpowder to Xiao Jingchuan, asking him to demonstrate it to everyone.
Xiao Jingchuan told everyone to find a safe place to hide, and he was about to demonstrate the power of gunpowder.
With a deafening roar, half of the mountain was shattered as if struck by a giant hammer. Debris rained down, creating a scene that was both spectacular and terrifying.
The courtiers were so frightened by the scene that they froze on the spot. After a long while, they all knelt down and shouted "May Heaven bless Longhai!"
Tantai Tianming was more excited than anyone else; he was very clear about the significance of this gift.
"Oh my, I love this gift very much."
"Brother! This is the gunpowder formula. My master asked me to give it to you. He said he hopes you can be a good emperor who is diligent in governing and loves his people."
Shen Yunsheng handed over the gunpowder formula and manufacturing method that he had prepared in advance to his elder brother.
Seeing this scene, even those ministers with ulterior motives submitted.
After carefully storing the secret recipe, Tantai Tianming immediately entrusted Xiao Jingchuan with the important task of manufacturing gunpowder.
After accepting the important task, Xiao Jingchuan immediately began preparations for manufacturing gunpowder. He selected a secret workshop on the outskirts of the capital and recruited a group of highly skilled craftsmen.
Under Xiao Jingchuan's meticulous guidance, the craftsmen, after numerous experiments and improvements, finally succeeded in manufacturing a batch of powerful gunpowder.
Upon learning of this, Tantai Tianming greatly admired Xiao Jingchuan's work and decided to use this gunpowder for military purposes.
Soon after, the army of Longhai Kingdom was equipped with new gunpowder weapons, which greatly improved its combat effectiveness.
When neighboring hostile countries heard that Longhai had acquired such powerful weapons, they all took the initiative to show goodwill, and the border region ushered in a long period of peace.
at the same time
Tantai Tianming has announced to the world that Princess Tantai Youyou will hold a grand wedding, to be recorded in history, on the 26th day of the 11th month of the 63rd year of the Taihe era, with Helan Jingchuan, the heir of the Helan family.
On the 26th day of the eleventh lunar month, the sun shone on the streets and alleys of the capital, as if adding to the festive atmosphere of the upcoming grand wedding.
The streets were decorated with lanterns and colorful lights, with red lanterns hanging high and swaying in the wind, as if telling the story of this beautiful marriage.
People came out of their homes, their faces beaming with anticipation. They talked about the highly anticipated wedding, their hearts filled with hope for the future.
Dressed in a magnificent wedding gown and adorned with a dazzling phoenix crown, Shen Yunsheng sat quietly in her boudoir, like a celestial maiden descending to earth. Her heart was filled with both anticipation for the future and a touch of unease.
She knew that from this day forward, she would officially become another man's wife, shouldering the responsibilities and mission of her family.
The capital city, the Zhennan Prince's Mansion.
Xiao Jingchuan was already dressed in his wedding attire. He stood tall and had an extraordinary air about him, with a confident gleam in his eyes.
He knew he bore a heavy responsibility for his family. This marriage to the princess not only concerned the rise and fall of their two families but also the stability of the nation. He secretly vowed to treat his wife well and ensure she lived a happy and fulfilling life.
Just as everyone was filled with anticipation, a line of ornately decorated carriages set off from the palace, heading towards the Zhennan Prince's Mansion. Brightly colored flags fluttered on the carriages, making a crisp sound, as if announcing the official start of this grand wedding. People along the route stopped to watch, their eyes filled with envy and blessings.
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