Tai Chi Hall, in the main hall, after hearing the words of the weapons supervisor, the whole court suddenly became lively.
You must know that the young inspector of the Ordnance Supervision has always been on Luo Zhang's head. However, although Luo Zhang holds this position, he has never been to the Ordnance Supervisor once, and His Majesty has never meant to be exempted from this position. , it is obvious that His Majesty has his intention.
I don't know when the Chief Superintendent of Ordnance Supervision stopped mentioning it, but he brought it up today, which made Luo Zhang smell a conspiracy after hearing this.
Looking at Changsun Wuji in front of him and the bastard Chu Suiliang beside him, he cursed these two people in his heart. They were the only two people who could do such a thing.
Obviously, Changsun Wuji stood up and returned, allowing Chu Suiliang and others to find support again. Today's episode was obviously for Changsun Wuji.
Luo Zhang sneered at Chu Suiliang and these clowns. You said you can find a decent person, but you can find a weapons supervisor to cause trouble for him. Isn't this just looking for trouble?
Someone had previously proposed to remove Luo Zhang from the post of Military Superintendent, but Li Shimin rejected it. As for the reason, only a few people knew it. Everyone who knew it knew that Luo Zhangshen had developed gunpowder. After a series of experiments, the object was recognized by many big shots in the court. Luo Zhang was even considered a blessing to the Tang Dynasty for being able to participate in the research and development of this object.
You must know that with this thing, many soldiers can be saved on the battlefield, and even when attacking a city, they will not be as passive as before, relying on human lives to pile up.
Not to mention that this thing is a powerful weapon for dealing with Turkic cavalry. After testing, if the thrower made from this thing is thrown when the Turkic cavalry is attacking, it will make the Turkic horses go crazy, which will lead to If the cavalry loses control, it will be thrown off the horse in serious cases. This is a great boon for the Tang army where infantry is stronger than cavalry.
With this thing, the Tang army was not afraid of the Turkic cavalry at all. However, this matter is still kept strictly confidential and has not been disclosed. However, Cheng Yaojin has taken the thing to the northern battlefield and is waiting for the second batch of the main army. When they go to the battlefield and start a big battle with the Turks, gunpowder will be put into use, which will definitely give the Turks a big surprise.
Originally, Changsun Wuji should have known about this matter, but unfortunately, he happened to be so angry that Luo Zhang passed out at that time. Not to mention knowing about this matter, even when his family was almost destroyed, he was unable to do anything.
Li Shimin, who was sitting on the dragon chair, frowned slightly after hearing the words of the weapons supervisor. He glanced at Changsun Wuji and felt very unhappy.
When Li Shimin thought about it, no matter what, your Changsun Wuji was able to wake up because of Luo Zhang. If Luo Zhang hadn't found Sun Simiao, your Changsun Wuji would still be lying on the bed now, even if you paid Luo Zhang's reward is something that should be done accordingly.
As for the previous assassination of Luo Zhang outside the Taiji Hall, he did not pursue it. Instead, he let Changsun Wuji go. This was because he did not want to cause turmoil in the court at this time and cause changes in the Northern Expedition. Otherwise, Changsun Wuji would be like this. You are so daring that you would have been arrested long ago on ordinary days. No matter if you are my uncle or not, you have touched the bottom line.
However, Li Shimin's indulgence and Luo Zhang's generosity did not earn Changsun Wuji's gratitude. Instead, he repaid kindness with hatred. This disease was cured. However, the first time he went to court, someone actually caused trouble for Luo Zhang, which made Li Shimin feel very sad. accurate.
Turning his eyes, Li Shimin looked at the Chief Inspector of Arms and said, "You mean you would be too busy without the Young Inspector of Arms, right?"
How could the Chief Inspector of Arms Supervision have thought of what His Majesty was thinking? His mission today was to throw dirty water on Luo Zhang. It would be best if Luo Zhang could be replaced by someone from their side as the Young Superintendent of Arms Supervision. Everything will be fine.
Upon hearing His Majesty's inquiry, the Chief Inspector's eyes lit up. His Majesty was asking for his opinion. Could it be that His Majesty wanted to remove Luo Zhang from his position as Young Supervisor?
Thinking of this, the Chief Military Officer hurriedly bowed and replied: "Your Majesty, I am old, and it is really too much for one person to be in charge of the Ordnance Supervisor. I would also like to ask Your Majesty to take note of the old minister's old age and send a young Military Superintendent to assist me. Grateful!"
"You are too old to take care of things? Do you want to send a military weapons inspector to assist you?" Li Shimin said calmly.
"Thank you, Your Majesty, for your consideration. That's what I meant!" The Chief Superintendent of Ordnance Supervisor was overjoyed. He didn't expect things to go so smoothly today. When he mentioned it, His Majesty actually asked him for his opinion. Doesn't this mean that His Majesty basically agreed that this matter should be done? Already? Is Luo Zhang's identity as a military weapons inspector going to be compromised? Have you made a great contribution to Lord Changsun?
The more he thought about the weapons supervisor, the more excited he became, and his old face even turned red.
"Okay, since you are already old and have no time to take care of the weapons supervisor, and even need someone to assist you, then you are not suitable for the position of the weapons supervisor. This is an important place for military aircraft, so naturally you have to choose a year of prosperity. , it is the responsibility of those who work hard and bear no complaints. If there are any omissions in the creation of weapons because of your old age, it will be irresponsible to the soldiers at the front. Therefore, I agree with your request. You can retire and return to your hometown, and you will step down tomorrow!"
"As for the position of the Chief Superintendent of Arms Supervisor, Shangshu of the Ministry of Civil Affairs, please sort out the personnel of the Superintendent of Military Arms and recommend some candidates to me. I will appoint them as appropriate!" Li Shimin looked at the Minister of Staff and ordered.
His Majesty's words echoed in the hall, and everyone's heads were buzzing. Many people didn't come back to their senses. What's going on? Wasn't it that the Chief Inspector of Ordnance wanted to find a Young Inspector to assist him? How come you lost your position in the end? Resigning from old age and returning home? This is too bloody!
Swishing, everyone's eyes were focused on Luo Zhang. You must know that the position of the Arms Supervisor now hangs on Luo Zhang. The one the Arms Supervisor wanted to replace was Luo Zhang, but Luo Zhang did not Instead, he got himself involved. What does this mean? It shows that Luo Zhang's status is as stable as Mount Tai, and Long's favor is in full swing. Luo Zhang has already sent the First Military Weapons Supervisor home to rest before Luo Zhang has done anything. If he wants to deal with Luo Zhang, doesn't he have to prepare for his death? Preparations for returning home?
Luo Zhang looked calm and composed. He was not nervous because he was surrounded by people. On the contrary, he looked at everyone like an old god and smiled at them.
Arrogant! Apart from these two words, nothing can describe Luo Zhang's appearance at this time. This is naked arrogance! Not only are you not nervous, but you also dare to look back at everyone and smile at them? Who dares to offend Luo Zhang after this?
At this time, the Chief Inspector of Ordnance finally came to his senses, knelt down with a plop and shouted: "Your Majesty, I don't want to retire and return to my hometown. I still have some strength to contribute to Your Majesty. I beg Your Majesty to have mercy and let me continue to stay." Ordnance Supervisor, I don’t need any young supervisor to assist me, I can take care of the Ordnance Supervisor by myself, I beg Your Majesty to have mercy!”
Li Shimin glanced at the weapons supervisor who was kneeling on the ground with snot and tears, and snorted coldly: "Do you have enough strength now? Didn't you just say that you are too old and too busy for one person? If you want Is an ordnance inspector coming to help you? Why don't you want it now?"
"After listening to His Majesty's words, I was enlightened. I said that I am too old to deserve it. For Your Majesty and for the Tang Dynasty, I am willing to devote myself to death!" The Chief of Arms Supervisor kowtowed again.
"Okay, get up. Your performance these days is acceptable. Since you have been working hard and haven't made any big mistakes, I will spare you this time. If there is another time, you can just leave by yourself!" Li Shimin said softly. He snorted.
"Thank you for your majesty's kindness, thank you for your majesty's kindness. I will do my best to manage the weapons supervision and the production of weapons for your majesty until the day I fall!" said the chief weapons supervisor overjoyed.
It's not that Li Shimin doesn't want to replace this old guy, it's actually that the weapons supervisor is different from other departments. If you want to appoint a senior supervisor, it will take more than ten or twenty years of accumulation and learning, and you also have to work hard. The weapons supervisor has a certain prestige, otherwise it will be difficult to convince the public, no one will listen to you, and you will be unable to move forward.
In these troubled times, the Ordnance Supervisor is also very important. Li Shimin doesn't want the Ordnance Supervisor to be in turmoil. He just wanted to scare the chief eunuch, hoping that he would do his own thing and not get involved in Changsun Wuji's incident. , otherwise he will be beyond redemption!
As for Luo Zhang, Li Shimin gave him the post of a junior eunuch just to facilitate Luo Zhang's development of gunpowder. As for Luo Zhang being appointed as a senior eunuch, Li Shimin never thought about it. The junior eunuch didn't even take office for a day. , then wouldn’t his weapons supervisor become leaderless and unattended? Li Shimin would not do such a thing!
