Your Majesty, please beg for mercy. The prince's rebellion was successful.

The recruitment process was smoother than expected.

Whether it is the common people who support Zhou Zheng or the gentry and landlords who once secretly opposed Zhou Zheng, at this moment, they almost all have the same attitude, that is, to advance and retreat together with Zhou Zheng.

However, Zhou Zheng knew very well which ones were sincere and which ones were false.

"The news that the Great Xia Kingdom has refined a musket has gradually spread throughout the country."

"Although the common people have not yet received the news, some well-informed dignitaries have already received the news."

"In this battle, they just want to use His Majesty's hand and the imperial court to test Daxia."

"Once the news is true and Daxia really has weapons to counter our muskets, I'm afraid those guys' evil intentions will no longer be hidden."

In the palace, Mu Yun was worried.

Zhou Zheng looked solemn, he still underestimated Daxia's methods.

"Whether Daxia has really refined firearms or not, all it takes is one battle and everything will be clear."

Muttering to himself, this is the first crisis Zhou Zheng has felt in this world.

The emergence of muskets changed the entire pattern of war.

I thought that as long as the production of muskets was strictly controlled, Dazhou would be able to conquer the world. But now it seems that is not the case.

"I am never afraid of guns."

Slowly raising his head, Zhou Zheng's voice was a little heavy.

Muskets are just the basic version of thermal weapons.

In the age of cold weapons, it is natural to be able to crush everything in one go. But in the world of thermal weapons, the existence of muskets is not a magic weapon for victory.

What he really cares about is why Daxia can draw a more sophisticated pistol than Dazhou now? !

Does this matter have something to do with Xiao Qing back then?

"Could it be that I am not the only one in this world who has traveled through time?"

When this bold idea came to Zhou Zheng's mind, his heart shuddered involuntarily.

If this is the case, then things are really troublesome.

"Your Majesty, there is news from Gu Jiang. Everything in Yue County is as you expected."

"My princes, there is no sign of sending troops yet."

Not noticing Zhou Zheng's distraction, Mu Yun continued to report the news.

"It's just an illusion."

"They are all waiting for this time for the imperial court to fight against Daxia."

"But that's good, at least now we don't have to worry about crossing the county."

Zhou Zheng gently touched his temples with his fingers.

"What's going on with the Mo family?"

He let out a sigh of relief. Since he had chosen to fight Daxia, tempering his guns and bullets was a top priority.

"Your Majesty, the Su family will give everything they have, so there is no need to worry about funds."

"The disciples of the Mo family have been up all night, working hard to make muskets and bullets."

"Zhou Ping has also begun training some of the elite recruits."

Speaking of this, Mu Yun had a hint of pride in his tone.

Based on the current situation, even if Daxia did have muskets, they were confident that they could defeat them.

After all, in the world, except for the Mohist family, who can achieve such a level of tempering? !

"In addition, the explosive package developed by His Majesty last time was also improved to some extent by the Mo family."

"Although the accuracy is not as good as that of a musket, the range of damage it can achieve is wider."

Mu Yun's voice was a little excited.

"Um?!"

“Where does the material come from?”

Zhou Zheng was a little surprised. The biggest problem with gunpowder packets and bullets was no longer the craftsmanship, but the raw materials.

There was not much material gathered in the entire Great Zhou Dynasty, so Zhou Zheng did not let the Moh family continue to develop the gunpowder package.

"Your Majesty, Princess Yun Yun brought you here."

Mu Yun smiled, Yun Yun's appearance this time could be said to be a timely help.

Not only did it bring the covenant support of the Yuan Dynasty, but it also brought many raw materials that they were in urgent need of.

"This time, I really owe Dayuan a favor."

Zhou Zheng nodded. With enough raw materials, Zhou Zheng felt more confident.

"Your Majesty, there is a saying that I don't know whether I should say it right or not."

After a little hesitation, Mu Yun looked up at Zhou Zheng again, as if he was hesitant to speak.

"Master, it doesn't matter."

Mu Yun is one of the people Zhou Zheng trusts most, so he naturally hopes that Mu Yun will say everything.

"At present, the imperial court is facing internal and external troubles, and some people with ulterior motives are surging."

"Although the Supreme Emperor is imprisoned, he is still an unstable factor after all..."

Although Mu Yun said it more euphemistically, Zhou Zheng couldn't hear the underlying meaning.

The Supreme Emperor he spoke of was none other than Emperor Tianjing.

As expected, when these words came out, Zhou Zheng was slightly stunned.

"Of course, I have a hundred reasons to kill him, but in the end I can't do it."

With a bitter smile, Zhou Zheng didn't know why Emperor Tianjing would be in danger as long as he lived for one day.

He may not care about the eyes of the world, or he may not care about the history books of future generations, but Zhou Zheng still cannot be truly ruthless.

After all, Emperor Tianjing is the biological father of this body!

"Your Majesty, there are some things that you don't necessarily have to do yourself."

Clenching his teeth, Mu Yun still seemed to be unwilling to give up.

He naturally knew that killing the king and his father would have a huge impact on Zhou Zheng, but he knew better that the death of one person was obviously insignificant compared to the stability of the entire country.

"Master, the reason why I let him live is not to kill him."

"It's not because I don't know his hidden dangers, it's not because I'm really soft-hearted and dare not kill him, and it's not because I'm just trying to gain fame."

"But!"

"I must always remind myself to be a person with a bottom line. I must be a person with the most basic principles."

Slowly letting out the turbid air in his chest, Zhou Zheng slowly shook his head and explained.

"Master, do you know why humans are the most precious existence in the world?"

Standing with his hands behind his back, Zhou Zheng spoke earnestly and thoughtfully.

Mu Yun was stunned by this question. Apparently he had never thought about it.

"Water and fire have energy but no life;"

“The plants and trees are living but ignorant;”

"Birds and beasts have knowledge but no sense."

"Human beings have spirit, life, knowledge, and righteousness, so they are the most noble in the world!"

Zhou Zheng's voice was not loud, but every word seemed to have the force of a thousand pounds, hitting Mu Yun's heart hard.

"What is righteousness?"

"Morality and benevolence are righteousness."

"That is the most basic bottom line for me as a human being."

"If you ignore even the most basic moral principles for your own selfishness, then what's the difference between me and those birds and beasts?"

Zhou Zheng's words filled Mu Yun's head.

His expression kept changing, but then his eyes looked at Zhou Zheng with a hint of respect.

The position of the emperor has made many people obsessed with interests and driven them crazy.

Fortunately, Zhou Zheng, no!

"Old minister, I'm confused."

......

"Report!"

"Your Majesty, Yunxi has something to ask for..."