Zhu Ben and Zhang Han looked even more embarrassed when they heard this.
Because they are responsible for the other two states.
Although soldiers have been recruited, there is still a gap between the standard set at the beginning.
But what about Li Changkong? Not only did it meet the standard, it even exceeded the 22,000 soldiers!
This is really...
The two of them were speechless. They felt that such behavior could only be described as monster.
The most important thing is that it is Jizhou!
Jizhou experienced Liu Jing's rebellion and the tragic death of Zhizhou!
Among the three states surrounding Qiandu City, it is the most difficult state to recruit troops.
On the contrary, the state capital that the two of them were responsible for was relatively simple.
But even so, the result is..., really embarrassing.
But in the blink of an eye, the two of them felt like it was nothing.
After all, this is Lao Li!
In the year since I met Lao Li, this guy has done countless things that are beyond ordinary people's knowledge.
Therefore, although today's incident is embarrassing, it is also normal.
"My nephew Changkong is truly a pillar of my talent!"
"If your father knew this, he would be extremely happy!"
The person who spoke was Zhang Xun. He looked at Li Changkong with obvious relief.
Obviously, he has always regarded Li Changkong as his nephew.
The only regret is that... I wasn't firm enough when we moved the ancestral graves!
If he had known that the ancestral tombs of Lao Li's family were so powerful, he would have done anything... and made a decision against his ancestors' wishes!
"It's absolutely true!" Jia Pingsheng also said with emotion.
"In every troubled time, there should be someone outstanding!"
Even the leaders of both noble and civil circles said this, and the remaining officials naturally applauded.
So, amid the welcome from officials and people, Li Changkong finally returned to his house.
Originally, Liu Yu wanted to hold a court meeting directly!
Then all the recruits were counted, and Zhang Xun, Duke of Dingguo, led the team northward to aid King Zhongshan and defend Shanhaiguan!
At the same time, Li Long was almost ready in terms of food and grass, and he happened to be able to replenish a wave of food for the soldiers in Shanhaiguan.
But Li Changkong refused! He bluntly said that he would hold a court meeting tomorrow.
As for the reason...
After Li Changkong returned home, he went straight to the west courtyard without resting, eating, or bathing!
"Steward Yang, ask Li Xiang to come see me!" Zhen Jian is now in the Royal Guards and has to return to the palace to report on his duties.
Therefore, the only person Li Changkong can control is Butler Yang.
"Okay, young master, please rest for a while. I will call Li Xiang to come to the main hall."
Hearing this, Li Changkong nodded slightly, then closed his eyes to rest.
To be honest, the Jizhou area is colder in the north of Qiandu City.
Coupled with the fatigue of traveling and traveling, the environment of the post house was far less good than that of Wulinghou Mansion, so he never rested well.
But before resting, he had to take care of the black powder matter.
And this is why he proposed to Liu Yu to hold another court meeting tomorrow.
This is the trump card!
If Li Xiang's research on black gunpowder progresses well, its power on the battlefield will be no less than that of Bei Yuan's giant trebuchet, or even better!
You can even blow up trebuchets!
Not long after, Li Xiang came.
He seemed to know what Li Changkong wanted to ask, so his eyes were bright and his face was full of confidence.
"It seems that the research on black powder is making good progress." Li Changkong also smiled, and a big stone fell to his heart.
No matter how many troops they recruit, if Bei Yuan's giant trebuchet is not eliminated, Shanhaiguan will always be in danger.
For being able to survive for more than a month, Liu Gong, the King of Zhongshan, was already risking his life!
But if black powder is successfully invented, the situation will be different again!
"Young master's guess is good. The standards you mentioned at the beginning have basically been achieved!"
"I have carefully adjusted the proportions of sulfur, saltpeter and charcoal, and even tried adding some other flammable and explosive ingredients. The final explosion effect is much more powerful than you expected."
"In addition, accuracy has also improved."
"It is more than sufficient for use on the battlefield."
"It's just that... I've always had a doubt about why the three ingredients of sulfur, saltpeter and charcoal are fused together to cause such a big reaction. It's really strange."
"Is there a collection of relevant books in the young master's house? I would like to borrow them for a look!"
Hearing this, Li Changkong was a little stunned, and looked at Li Xiang as if he had seen a treasure!
This man is a genius! If he had been born in his time, he would have been a leader in chemistry.
It's a pity that it's hard to find a job in the four major sinkholes of biochemical and environmental materials.
"What you say is true. Take me to demonstrate! If what you say is true, I will personally recommend you to join the court as an official!"
"Collecting books is not a problem. As long as you can develop more powerful gunpowder for the court, the entire Daqian book collection will be open to you!"
"In that case, I would like to thank the young master in advance." Hearing this, Li Xiang still couldn't help but swallowed, his eyes full of desire and excitement.
He had always thought that the words "entering the court and becoming an official" were a pie drawn by Li Changkong to stimulate their fighting spirit and make them work better!
But who would have thought that his young master is Ma Liang!
If you can eat the cake in your mouth, it is delicious!
Enter the court and become an official! That was something that I had never dared to think about!
Now it is very close and is about to become a reality!
You, this can be regarded as a glorious ancestor!
A moment later, a deafening explosion came from the west courtyard of Wulinghou Mansion.
When Li Changkong saw this, indescribable surprise emerged from the depths of his eyes!
"Steward Yang, prepare a sedan for me! Master, I want to enter the palace to meet the Holy Spirit!"
"Ah, young master, why don't you take a rest first?"
"The stakes are high and there is no time to rest!"
When Butler Yang heard this, he couldn't help but sigh as he looked at the sky where he could no longer see his fingers.
How come my young master works harder than his master?
…
In the palace, inside the Nuan Pavilion.
Liu Yu looked at the memorials in front of him, which were six reports about money, food and soldiers.
To sum up, the recruitment of Qiandu City and the three surrounding states will recruit approximately 200,000 soldiers!
Although they are new recruits, this number is definitely not small.
Normally, with so many people, eating would be a problem.
But thanks to the hybrid rice developed by Lao Li and his apprentice!
With the taxes and imperial grains paid by the whole country, and the imperial court paying to purchase some of them, not only was the grain and grass supply sufficient, but there was even a slight surplus!
This is another great achievement!
With an army and sufficient food and fodder, he planned to send all the military heroes the court could fight to the aid of Shanhaiguan, led by Zhang Xun.
It's already reached this point, he doesn't believe it and he still can't beat it.
Could Tuoba Tianhan really be a god descending to earth?
"Zheng Ying, go back to the palace and rest. I'm tired."
"promise!"
At this moment, the young eunuch shouted from outside the door: "Your Highness, Uncle An Bei wants to see you."
Hearing this, Liu Yu immediately stopped and sat back again: "Hurry up and call in."
