This is really disturbing the more I listen to it.
Even words like "remedial action" came out. It seemed that Lan Yu had caused quite a big trouble this time.
Did he beat the official guarding the city gate again this time? !
Just when Chu Ze was full of thoughts, Zhu Yuanzhang snorted heavily and reprimanded: "Humph, you are trying to clean up the aftermath? He has almost burned out everyone's trust, and he is still trying to clean up the aftermath!"
Chu Ze: "?"
The more I heard about this, the more confused I became.
Why is it even mentioned as "burning"?
And "trust", what's going on?
Whose trust is gone?
Chu Ze looked at Zhu Biao again.
"..." Zhu Biao once again acted as the commentator, "Lanyu did not do it properly this time. The flamethrower is a new weapon. It was put into the army for the first time and has not been used externally. Such a tragedy happened. It really should be Scolding, but the most important thing now is to stabilize the morale of the military."
"The Tatars are eyeing them. Once they hear the news, they will definitely take the opportunity to attack. And the morale of my Ming soldiers will be affected by what they just experienced."
"Father, we have to send people as soon as possible to stabilize the situation to prevent any unexpected events."
After Zhu Biao finished speaking, Chu Ze also explained most of the whole story.
There must be something wrong with the weapons he sent into the army.
Is it a problem with the hand pump?
Chu Ze felt a little nervous.
Looking at Zhu Yuanzhang, who had a slightly expression on his face, Chu Ze said, "Your Majesty, can we ask what happened?"
It was okay for Chu Ze not to speak, but he was stared at when he did.
Apparently he was offended.
Chu Ze: "..." As expected, he loves to sit around and have an angry temper. He doesn't restrain himself at all.
Seeing this, Zhu Biao directly handed over a memorial for Chu Ze to read for himself.
Chu Ze took it, glanced at it twice, and then gasped.
The memorial said that after the flamethrowers were sent into the army, Lan Yu immediately selected a dozen strong soldiers, loaded them with gasoline, and asked them to carry flamethrowers on their backs and start trying to use them.
These processes would have been fine.
But who knows that accidents will appear in the most unexpected places.
I don't know whether I didn't pay attention when loading the gasoline, or I made a mistake when putting the main body of the flamethrower on my back, but I got gasoline on my body.
When the person holding the torch approached, that person instantly became a burning person.
The screams reached the sky.
Pain hit, the man kept struggling and even set several soldiers around him on fire.
Gasoline is equivalent to a bomb when exposed to an open flame.
After a bang, the scene was bloody.
Although Chu Ze didn't see it with his own eyes, he could imagine it.
Suddenly he felt that the memorial in his hand was much heavier.
A dozen people died, and as many as a hundred were injured.
No wonder Zhu Yuanzhang was so angry.
Chu Ze didn't expect that something like this would happen.
Seeing that he had finished reading, Zhu Biao said in a deep voice: "The ministers still don't know about this matter."
If he knew it, there would be another round of impeachment.
Not only Lan Yu, but also Chu Ze couldn't escape.
Because he is the inventor of the flamethrower.
The expression on Chu Ze's face also darkened. He returned the memorial to Zhu Biao and said, "Your Majesty, Your Highness, gasoline is indeed dangerous to a certain extent. We have mentioned this before." And before giving it to Lan Yu, This point is also specifically mentioned in the instructions for use, asking him to be extra small when using and storing it, especially to avoid open flames.
"No one wants to see something like this happen now."
Chu Ze suddenly knelt down and bowed deeply to Zhu Yuanzhang: "Please allow me to leave for the north immediately, so that I can appease the soldiers and civilians on behalf of the emperor, and as the inventor of this thing, I can personally go to the battle to teach them how to use it." This method can not only ensure safety, but also stabilize people's hearts. This is a multi-purpose method, and I also ask for your permission from the emperor."
Seeing this, Zhu Biao quickly walked to Chu Ze and knelt down.
"Father, Chu Ze's words are very reasonable. In our Ming Dynasty, no one knows how to use the flamethrower better than him. With this identity alone, he will promote the flamethrower again than anyone else. It is more convincing and can make the soldiers feel at ease and continue to use this thing.”
The flamethrower was so lethal that he really couldn't bear to put it away.
Zhu Biao was reluctant to part with it, so how could Zhu Yuanzhang be willing to part with it?
He is only worried that if it is promoted forcefully, it will arouse the rebellious psychology of the people.
If Chu Ze is willing to go and eliminate the shadow of this matter as much as possible, it will naturally be good.
Looking at the two people kneeling in front of him, Zhu Yuanzhang was silent for a moment and said: "Okay, I'm sure. Since we are going, we have to make some noise to let the common people and soldiers know that we have them in mind."
"Chu Ze listened to the order. I will immediately appoint you as the inspector of Ningxia. You will go to Ningxia to appease the soldiers and civilians for me, and enter the military camp to teach the use of flamethrowers. By the way, since you have gone, you can take me to inspect Ningxia's political achievements. Let the officials take charge." It happened to save him the trouble of sending new people.
To be a good and frugal emperor, you have to start from these small things.
Chu Ze leaned down again: "I accept the order."
"Okay, okay, get up. It's uncomfortable for us to see you kneeling like this." Zhu Yuanzhang lost his temper. At this time, his mood had improved a lot, and his face was not as ugly as before.
He waved his hand nonchalantly before remembering to ask Chu Ze why he came to the palace.
Only then did Chu Ze hand the improved version of the hand pump to Zhu Yuanzhang.
Zhu Yuanzhang couldn't understand, so he glanced at it twice and threw it back to Chu Ze.
"Since you said it's feasible, then do as you say. When the things are made, we'll have them delivered to you."
What he said was so generous that Chu Ze rolled his eyes inwardly.
If you believe in us so much, then you have your own self and don’t let people stare at us all day long.
Chu Ze just thought about this in his heart and would not express it at all.
He doesn't mind that his life is too good, so why bother plucking hair from the tiger's mouth?
Chu Ze agreed, received the imperial edict and returned to his house.
When Lan Ruoyan heard that Chu Ze was going to Ningxia, she felt so happy that she quickly packed several bags and put them in Chu Ze's carriage.
Then he held Chu Ze's hand, looked at him with bright eyes, and said: "Brother Chu Ze is leaving the capital for business according to the holy order. Yan'er cannot accompany him, so he can only prepare some dry food for brother Chu Ze. Are you here?" Eat on the road. Some of it is for daddy. Remember to give it to him when you get there so that he can take good care of himself. My daughter is at home and is looking forward to returning home safely as soon as possible. "
"Well, we understand, please go back." Chu Ze patted Lan Ruoyan's hand, let go, and turned around to get into the carriage.
As the carriage rolled forward, Zhu Di and others, who had arrived late, looked at Chu Ze's leaving figure and cursed: "This bastard actually lied to His Highness. He promised not to set off for a while, but he ran away now. He deserves it." He won’t get the gift from His Highness!”
(End of chapter)
