Datang Storyteller: Uncovering the Secret of Xuanwu Gate, Li Er was stunned

Changsun Wuji looked at the ruins in front of him, his eyes were dull, and his face was full of fatigue.

What collapsed was not only the house of the Duke's Mansion, but also the face and dignity of his eldest grandson Wuji.

He could hear the other people's comments clearly, and it was because of this that he felt even more uncomfortable.

Thinking that his eldest grandson Wuji has fought with His Majesty all his life and worked hard for Datang, he did not expect to encounter such a thing at this age.

His eldest grandson Wuji is worthy of the sky, and he is worthy of the ground.

Loyal and patriotic.

He just wanted to teach the person who robbed his daughter-in-law and beat his son a lesson, so why is he so angry?

Could it be that he had to endure the humiliation?

Changsun Wuji was confused, unwilling, unable to understand all kinds of things.

"Father, we will rebuild the house after it collapses, don't hurt your body because of it."

Seeing that Changsun Wuji was not in good condition, Changsun Chong hurriedly comforted him.

Changsun Wuji waved his hand, "After dawn, let's go to Zhuangzi to live for a while."

"father……"

"Don't say anything, I want to be quiet."

Changsun Wuji sat on the ruins with his fingers stuck in his hair.

Head bowed, unspeakably sad and lonely.

Seeing this, Chang Sun Chong couldn't help feeling very distressed, but he didn't dare to disturb him.

Royal Palace.

After Li Chengqian learned that the house of Changsun Wuji's house had collapsed, he rushed over with his servant overnight.

"Uncle, are you all right, uncle?"

"I have seen His Royal Highness."

Seeing Li Chengqian, Changsun Wuji felt a little relieved.

It is not in vain for the prince to have such a heart, and he has taught him for so long.

"Uncle, excuse me, what's going on? It's all right, why did the house collapse?"

Changsun Wuji shook his head, "I don't even know."

"Then uncle, you, aunt, and cousins ​​are not injured?"

"Thank you for your concern, Your Highness. No one in the mansion has been injured for the time being."

Changsun Wuji's heart has been ironed a lot.

At least the prince is still on his side, that's enough.

"That's good." Hearing that no one was injured, Li Chengqian breathed a sigh of relief, and then said: "Uncle, you can't live here anymore, why don't you go to the East Palace to make do for the night?"

"No, this is absolutely impossible, Prince, the East Palace is your residence, Prince, how dare I live there."

Hearing that Li Chengqian asked him to live in the East Palace, Changsun Wuji was even more shocked, and couldn't help but rejoice in his heart, and refused again and again.

"Then, I'll find an inn to book it and let my uncle live first."

This time Changsun Wuji did not refuse.

Originally, he planned to live in Zhuangzi, but now, the prince came forward to set up an inn for them, so the meaning was different.

The prince represents the royal family, and is the future prince of the Tang Dynasty.

If the crown prince is willing to believe him, it proves that he is innocent, and there is no such nonsense, what is the anger?These are all rumors!

On the other hand, the prince's willingness to come forward to help him book the inn also shows that the prince is benevolent, values ​​family affection, and respects him as an uncle.

Not only does it indirectly improve his status, but it can also earn a wave of popular support for the prince, so no matter what, the business will not lose money.

Seeing that Changsun Wuji agreed, Li Chengqian immediately went to make arrangements.

In less than half an hour, Changsun Wuji's family moved into the inn.

This incident soon reached Li Shimin's ears.

This time, Li Shimin didn't say anything.

It is not a bad thing for the prince to stand up at this time.

Changsun Wuji is his uncle, so he should help him. His move not only wins over you, Changsun Wuji, but also establishes some folk prestige for him.

This, Li Shimin is willing to see.

Therefore, Li Shimin did not plan to intervene in this matter. Since the prince came forward, he would help resolve these matters.

In the early morning the next day.

Li Shimin found out that among civil and military officials, many people had blue shadows around their eyes. It seemed that he was not the only one who didn't sleep well.

"If you have something to play, you will retreat if there is nothing!"

The head servant knew that His Majesty hadn't slept well all night, so when Li Shimin just sat down, he began to yell at the top of his voice.

"Your Majesty, tonight, Zhao Guogong's house collapsed. Everyone said that Zhao Guogong did something that angered people and was punished by God. I don't know what your Majesty thinks?"

The speaker was Hou Junji, Shangshu of the Ministry of War.

He said this not to agree with the folks, but to test Li Shimin's attitude.

"Oh?"

"Who said that?"

Li Shimin raised his eyebrows with a look of surprise.

"Reporting to Your Majesty, everyone in the market is saying this."

Hou Junji did not lie, indeed, it has spread widely.

Tonight, the weather is clear, the moon and stars are sparse, and there is not even a lightning bolt. How can there be thunder?

If it wasn't God's punishment, who would believe it?
"Then how does Aiqing view this matter?"

Li Shimin asked instead.

"Reporting to Your Majesty, I thought this was pure nonsense. After the incident happened, I went to Changsun's mansion, met Zhao Guogong, and smelled the sulfur smell in the air in front of his collapsed house."

"Although I don't know why there is a smell of sulfur, I can be sure that Zhao Guogong's house did not collapse by himself."

"Someone must have used something secretly."

Hou Junji had indeed met Changsun Wuji, and Changsun Wuji had told him about the smell of sulfur, even though they didn't know what effect sulfur had.

"What? There is such a thing?"

Hearing the name of sulfur, Li Shimin couldn't help but think of what Qin Yu said.

"Gunpowder can be prepared by combining sulfur, saltpeter and charcoal in a certain proportion, which can be used on the battlefield."

Is it really him?

Is this the power of gunpowder?
Li Shimin's face remained unchanged, his thoughts changed all over the place.

If it was really the gunpowder made by Qin Yu, that would be great. The house could be easily collapsed, so wouldn't it be invincible on the battlefield?

Li Shimin suppressed his thoughts and continued to ask: "Did you find anything else?"

Like charcoal and saltpeter?
Hou Junji shook his head, "Nothing else, just a very strong smell of smoke, a bit choking, mixed with a strong smell of sulfur."

He hadn't actually seen it, but Changsun Wuji said that there were these, so there must be.

Li Shimin fell silent.

Not only him, Li Tai and Li Ke also remained silent.

If they hadn't thought of anything when Hou Junji talked about sulfur, then they already had the answer in their hearts after some inquiries from their father.

No wonder Qin Yu would say that they each have their own calculations.

It turned out to be such an algorithm.

"Since Aiqing suspects that this matter is man-made, I will order Aiqing to investigate this matter, hoping to get a result as soon as possible, so as to wash away the infamy that Zhao Guogong bears."

Most people believe in ghosts and gods.

In order to facilitate the rule of the people, the monarch will also fabricate the saying that the monarchy is granted by God.

The reason why the emperor is called the son of heaven is because in their opinion, those who can be emperors are all chosen and arranged by heaven in advance.

The emperor is the son of heaven.

In such a big environment, if Changsun Wuji has to bear such a reputation, I am afraid that the future will be very difficult.

"The minister obeys the order."

After Changsun Wuji calmed down, he also began to become suspicious, and locked the suspicious person on Qin Yu.

After meeting Hou Junji, the two agreed on this plan.

Li Shimin naturally saw it too, since they were suspicious, he just followed the trend.

Regardless of the outcome, he has nothing to lose.

Next, the officials reported some more things, and Li Shimin announced his withdrawal from the court.

Downwards.

As usual, Li Shimin took Li Ke and Li Tai back to the prison of the Criminal Ministry.

As for Li Chengqian, he didn't go to listen to the book because he was worried about his grandson Wuji.

Tongfu Inn.

Changsun Wuji sat in the room with a haggard face, as if he was distracted, or thinking about something.

Seeing him like this, Li Chengqian walked over.

"uncle."

"His Royal Highness is here."

Changsun Wuji stood up and was about to salute.

Li Chengqian hurriedly stopped him, "Uncle, don't be too polite. In private, we are uncle and nephew. You can call me Gao Ming."

Zhangsun Wuji nodded.

He still knows the name of His Royal Highness the Crown Prince.

"Why did your Highness come here so early?"

Changsun Wuji didn't go to the early court, and he didn't know what happened in the court hall. When he saw Li Chengqian, he just asked casually.

"Today, everyone's spirits are not very good, and there are not many national affairs discussed, so it's a little early."

After finishing speaking, Li Chengqian looked at Changsun Wuji seriously and asked, "Uncle, do you really smell the sulfur?"

Changsun Wuji nodded, "Indeed, there was a very strong smell of sulfur at that time, not only I could smell it, but many servant girls could smell it."

"Then uncle can smell other smells? Like saltpeter?"

Li Chengqian asked again in disbelief.

He didn't think of it in the court before, but when he was on the road, he suddenly thought of something.

That is what Qin Yu said, the gunpowder of the four great inventions is made from saltpeter, sulfur and charcoal.

Since Uncle smelled the smell of sulfur in front of the collapsed house, is it possible that this incident was not a punishment from the heavens from the beginning to the end, but Qin Yu's revenge?
Seeing Li Chengqian's expression, Changsun Wuji couldn't help but concentrate, "His Royal Highness, do you know something?"

Li Chengqian shook his head, "No, I just remembered something suddenly."

"Can I tell Wei Chen?"

After seeing Li Chengqian's reaction, Changsun Wuji was sure that Li Chengqian knew something.

This may have something to do with his collapsed house.

"Actually, it's not a big deal." Li Chengqian was very conflicted whether to say it or not.

Changsun Wuji sighed, "Does Your Highness have to hide even Uncle?"

"The Changsun Mansion has undergone such a drastic change this time, Uncle, I have already been physically and mentally exhausted. If His Royal Highness really knows something, please tell the old minister."

"The old minister has lived most of his life, and when he is old, he has such a bad name on his back. The old minister feels wronged."

Changsun Wuji was half-true and half-false, and burst into tears.

Li Chengqian quickly comforted, "Uncle, don't be sad, Gao Ming told you that."

After all, it was his own uncle. Li Chengqian couldn't bear to see him crying.

"Actually, it's nothing, but when my uncle mentioned sulfur, I thought of what Qin Yu said before, that gunpowder, one of the four great inventions, is made of sulfur, saltpeter and charcoal."