I, Jiajing, successfully cultivated immortality

"It's so late, what do you want from me?"

Soon after Zhu Zaijing got up from the ground, he heard Jiajing's ancient well without waves.

When Jiajing's words fell, Zhu Zaijing's face was full of tangles, and he said uneasily: "Father, to be honest, the reason why my son came here at this time is to ask my father. one thing!"

When Jiajing heard Zhu Zaijing's words, a hint of curiosity appeared on his face. He raised his eyebrows and then said: "But it doesn't matter!"

After getting Jiajing's permission, Zhu Zaijing stumblingly spoke out all the thoughts in his mind.

"Father...Father, I know that my fourth brother will leave the capital early tomorrow morning!"

Zhu Zaijing paused for a moment when he said this, and then continued: "Therefore, I want to send my fourth brother off in person!"

"Before this, I did a lot of stupid things, which disappointed my father. Because of this, I want to take this opportunity to make up for my mistakes and ease the relationship with my fourth brother..."

When Zhu Zaijing said this, he knelt down on the ground with a plop, as if he was deeply affectionate and had found his way back.

Before this, Jiajing obviously did not expect that Zhu Zaijing would make such a request to him, so he couldn't help but be stunned for a moment.

After a long time, Jiajing came back to his senses, with a look of relief on his face, and then said: "Well, I'm very pleased that you can think so. That's all, I'm sure about this matter. You can go and deliver it tomorrow." Give it to your fourth brother as a gift!"

Seeing that Jiajing agreed to his request, Zhu Zaijing's face was full of excitement that could not be concealed.

Immediately, he raised his head, looked in the direction of Jiajing, and said in a deep voice: "Thank you, Father!"

Jiajing saw the expression on Zhu Zaijing's face. After pondering for a moment, he turned and said: "Okay, it's getting late, let's go down first!"

"Yes, Father, I will resign now!"

After Zhu Zaijing responded, he immediately left Qianqing Palace without any hesitation.

After Zhu Zaijing left the Qianqing Palace, the expression on Jiajing's face suddenly became extremely cold.

When Lu Fang, who was waiting on the side, saw this situation, he immediately stepped forward and said consolingly: "Your Majesty, this is a great thing. It seems that in the heart of His Highness Prince Yu, there is also His Highness Prince Jing..."

Before Lu Fang finished speaking, Jiajing interrupted impatiently: "Okay, no need to say any more, I understand everything!"

When Lu Fang heard what Jiajing said, she had no choice but to retreat to the side angrily and said nothing.

With Jiajing's experience, he couldn't tell what Zhu Zaijing's purpose was.

Therefore, Jiajing did not believe a word of what Zhu Zaijing said previously.

You know, before this, King Yu and King Jing fought to overwhelm each other.

Completely ignoring brotherhood, they fought openly and secretly with each other, using all kinds of methods, hoping to get rid of each other quickly.

Sometimes, hatred does not fade over time, but gradually deepens, from flesh and blood to bone marrow.

Immediately, Jiajing looked back, lowered his head, and said silently to himself: "Huh, it's just a show of beating up a drowned dog..."

After this, Jiajing calmed down, turned around to look at Lu Fang, and said: "Lu Fang, send someone to keep an eye on them when the time comes. I want to know what the two brothers said!"

When Lu Fang heard Jiajing's words, she immediately looked stern, lowered her head, and responded respectfully: "As you command, Your Majesty!"

……

On the other side, the capital, Prince Jing's Mansion.

Although the night was already very late, Zhu Zaizhen was not sleepy at all at this time.

After all, he will officially leave the capital early tomorrow morning, and he doesn't know when he will come to the capital next time.

Since he made up his mind to quit drinking, Zhu Zaizhen has not touched a drop of alcohol for several days in a row.

This change in Zhu Zaizhen shocked everyone else in the house.

"Speaking of which, can the ideas that my father mentioned earlier be really realized?"

Thinking of this, Zhu Zaizhen turned over in bed. In recent days, the words Jiajing said flashed through Zhu Zaizhen's mind from time to time like a slideshow.

After tossing and turning on the bed for a long time, Zhu Zaizhen casually put on a coat, walked out of the room, and paced back and forth in the yard.

At this time, the cold moonlight peeked out of the clouds and fell on the ground, clearly reflecting Zhu Zaizhen's figure.

What Jiajing said before greatly broadened Zhu Zaizhen's horizons.

At the same time, it also made Zhu Zaizhen realize that he should not just limit himself to the illusory throne, but should take a longer-term view.

"Even if you can't inherit the throne, it would be good to listen to your father and become a local emperor overseas in the future. In this way, it will be countless times better than being a vassal king in the Ming Dynasty!"

"But before that, Gu De takes good care of his body and tries his best to ensure that he lives until that time. By the way, Gu has to have more sons. Even if Gu cannot see that day, Gu's son will be able to see him!"

After thinking about this, Zhu Zaizhen felt that his whole person suddenly became enlightened. All the unhappiness he had in recent days had been forgotten by him.

At this moment, a burst of conversation came from not far away, attracting Zhu Zaizhen's attention.

Following Zhu Zaizhen's line of sight, not far away, the housekeeper was talking to the boy in charge of the door.

The boy who was responsible for guarding the door seemed to have encountered something, and his face was indignant. After that, the butler's expression also changed.

After sending the boy away, a tangled look appeared on the butler's face. After hesitating for a long time, the butler seemed to have made up his mind. He gritted his teeth and walked towards Zhu Zaizhen's room.

Seeing this, Zhu Zaizhen immediately stopped the housekeeper.

When the housekeeper heard this, he did not dare to be negligent at all. He immediately came to Zhu Zaizhen in three steps and two steps at a time, leaned down and said respectfully.

"His Royal Highness King Jing!"

"Ah."

Zhu Zaizhen heard this, nodded slightly, and then chose to get straight to the point: "What happened?"

When Zhu Zaizhen finished speaking, hesitation appeared on the butler's face.

After thinking about it for a long time, he said cautiously: "His Royal Highness King Jing, to be honest, King Yu sent someone here not long ago, saying that he had asked your Majesty in advance and wanted to give it to you personally!"

When the butler said this, he had an indignant look on his face. Before Zhu Zaizhen could respond, he continued: "His Royal Highness King Jing, from what I've seen, it's clear that King Yu is here to see your joke. , you must not be fooled by him!"

Zhu Zaizhen took in the expression on the butler's face. After pondering for a moment, he waved his hand and said in an unhurried manner: "Forget it, since the third brother insists on coming to see me off, let him do it! "

"Anyway, we two brothers won't have many opportunities to meet each other in the future!"

When the housekeeper on the side heard Zhu Zaizhen's words, a look of disbelief flashed across his face.

In his opinion, Zhu Zaizhen seemed to be a different person after he went to meet the emperor once.

Not only did he quit drinking, but his temper also improved a lot, and he looked like he had seen through the world and was indifferent to the world.

"Has His Highness King Jing figured it out, or has he given up on himself?"

Just as the housekeeper's thoughts were racing, Zhu Zaizhen's voice sounded again: "Do you understand what I said?"

"Yes, His Highness Prince Jing!"

When the housekeeper heard this, he had no choice but to bow his head and say yes.

……

The night passed in the blink of an eye, and early the next morning, when the sky was still bright, Zhu Zaizhen and his party officially set off and embarked on the road.

The entire team was escorted by a large number of guards and other people, making it impossible to get close.

As Zhu Zaizhen had expected before, among the many officials from the DPRK and China, no one came to see him off, for fear of getting involved with him.

"It's really a waste of time!"

Immediately, Zhu Zaizhen looked away, lowered the sedan curtain, and said with emotion.

When the team was about to march outside the city, Zhu Zaizhen received a report from the housekeeper, saying that Zhu Zaijing and his people were waiting not far away.

After Zhu Zaizhen learned the news, his expression did not change much. He just nodded and got off the carriage.

Zhu Zaijing, who had been waiting not far away for a long time, felt refreshed when he saw Zhu Zaizhen getting off the carriage, and immediately stepped forward to greet him.

"I've met Third Brother!"

Not far from Zhu Zaijing, Zhu Zaizhen stopped, leaned down, and saluted him respectfully.

Seeing this, Zhu Zaijing had a warm smile on his face. After looking Zhu Zaizhen up and down, he turned and said, "We brothers don't have to pay attention to these red tapes!"

After Zhu Zaijing finished speaking, he continued to add without waiting for Zhu Zaizhen's response: "After the third brother learned that the fourth brother was about to leave the capital, he specifically requested the father to come and see you off!"

When Zhu Zaijing finished speaking, a look of gratitude appeared on Zhu Zaizhen's face at the right time, and he responded respectfully: "Well, thank you for your help, third brother!"

Zhu Zaijing couldn't help but feel a little sad when he saw that Zhu Zaizhen looked like he had seen through the world and was indifferent to the world.

You know, Zhu Zaizhen used to be irritable and aggressive. Why did his personality change so drastically in the blink of an eye?

"After going through so much, anyone can grow!"

Thinking of this, Zhu Zaijing suppressed all the chaotic thoughts in his heart and waved to the servant behind him.

Soon, a servant came to Zhu Zaijing, holding an unopened jar of wine in his hand.

Then, Zhu Zaijing pointed his finger at the unopened jar of wine and said, "Fourth brother, this is a fine wine from the Zhengde period. I should fulfill my authority for you!"

When Zhu Zaizhen heard this, his face was calm, he just shook his head and said unhurriedly: "No need, third brother, I have stopped drinking!"

When Zhu Zaijing heard Zhu Zaizhen's words, he couldn't help but be stunned for a moment. After a long time, he came back to his senses.

Everyone in the government and the public knew that Zhu Zaizhen liked to drink on weekdays, but now, Zhu Zaizhen said in front of him that he had stopped drinking. No one would believe such a far-fetched excuse.

Therefore, Zhu Zaijing is still more inclined to Zhu Zaizhen who wants to take this opportunity to give himself a chance. Thinking of this, a hint of imperceptible sullenness flashed across Zhu Zaijing's face.

Then, Zhu Zaijing laughed twice, turned around, looked at the servant on the side, and said: "In that case, let's use tea instead of wine!"

After the words fell, a servant on the side came forward and brought a cup of hot tea to Zhu Zaijing and Zhu Zaizhen each.

Seeing this, the housekeeper who was not far from Zhu Zaizhen couldn't help but have a look of worry on his face. He was worried that Zhu Zaijing had bad intentions. What if he poisoned the house?

Just when he was about to say something, Zhu Zaizhen took the tea cup, took a sip, his eyes flashed with an inexplicable light, and praised: "Well, it's really good tea!"

When Zhu Zaijing heard the words, a smile appeared on his face. After taking a sip from the teacup, he put it down and suggested: "Fourth brother, third brother, there are some tea leaves here, you might as well take them with you." Walk!"

When Zhu Zaizhen heard this, he had no intention of refusing. He immediately leaned down and thanked Zhu Zaijing: "Thank you so much, third brother!"

Zhu Zaijing didn't seem to care about this. He just waved his hand and said, "We brothers don't have to be so open-minded!"

After that, the two fell into silence because they couldn't find a suitable topic.

In the end, it was Zhu Zaizhen who spoke first and broke the silence: "Thank you to the third brother for coming to see me off. Let's say goodbye now!"

After Zhu Zaizhen finished speaking, he bowed his hand to Zhu Zaijing and planned to say goodbye and leave.

Zhu Zaijing looked at Zhu Zaizhen's leaving back with a look of hesitation on his face. Then he gritted his teeth and called out to Zhu Zaizhen: "Fourth brother, whether you believe it or not, before That incident really has nothing to do with Third Brother!"

When Zhu Zaizhen heard this, he suddenly stopped. Immediately, he turned around, looked in the direction of Zhu Zaijing, shook his head, and said unhurriedly: "Third brother, the matter is over. It’s over, I don’t care anymore!”

When Zhu Zaizhen said this, he paused for a moment and then continued: "Third brother, let's say goodbye!"

After Zhu Zaizhen finished speaking, he got on the carriage without looking back.

After Zhu Zaizhen and his party walked away, Zhu Zaijing's face showed a look of sadness.

Then, Zhu Zaijing looked back, turned around, looked at his subordinates, and said, "It's time for us to go back!"

"Yes, His Royal Highness Prince Yu!"

……

Shortly after Zhu Zaizhen left the capital, Yan Song quickly received relevant news.

At this moment, in the room, the housekeeper leaned down and reported respectfully to Yan Song: "Master, not long ago, His Highness King Jing officially left the capital and went to the fiefdom of De'an!"

"After His Royal Highness Prince Yu learned the news, he went specially to see him off!"

After Yan Song learned the news from the housekeeper, he couldn't help but breathed a sigh of relief. He waved his hand and said: "Okay, I understand, you go down first!"

"Yes, sir!"

After the butler responded, he immediately walked away without any hesitation.

After the housekeeper left the room, Yan Song's face was full of emotion, and he said silently to himself: "King Jing, King Jing, let's say goodbye forever!"

After finishing his emotion, Yan Song picked up the tea cup on the table and drank the soaked wolfberry water in one gulp.

Forbidden City, Qianqing Palace.

Jiajing was seen sitting cross-legged on the futon, his eyes seemed to be closed. At this moment, Jiajing had already fallen into a meditative state.

At this moment, Lu Fang was seen walking quietly in front of Jiajing.

Before Lu Fang could speak, she heard Jiajing's Gujing Wubo voice: "How is the situation?"

When Lu Fang heard this, she didn't dare to hide anything, and immediately told everything she knew about the situation.

"Your Majesty, His Royal Highness Prince Jing has officially left the capital not long ago!"

After Lu Fang finished speaking, he took out a piece of paper from his sleeve, carefully handed it to Jiajing, and said respectfully: "Your Majesty, here is the record of the conversation between His Royal Highness Prince Yu and His Highness Prince Jing!"

When Jiajing heard the words, he responded in a subtle way, and immediately took the paper from Lu Fang's hand.

After a few casual glances, Jiajing turned his gaze away and said: "Lu Fang, you did a good job on this matter. Please withdraw all the Jinyi guards along the way. There is no need to send anyone to follow!"

"As you command, Your Majesty!"

When Lu Fang heard this, she immediately looked stern and responded in a deep voice.

……

"It turns out that this is the Arms Department. It's really spectacular!"

Looking at the weapons department in front of them, which occupies a huge area and is closely guarded by guards, Qi Jiguang and Yu Dayou's faces were full of emotion.

Since Qi Jiguang and Yu Dayou had obtained the emperor's permission before that, they could enter and leave the weapons department at will, so they planned to come and see the situation.

In this way, it will also be helpful for the subsequent training.

After presenting the relevant credentials, Qi Jiguang and Yu Dayou were allowed to enter the Arms Department.

The Arms Department was extremely busy, with hurried craftsmen everywhere, and the air was filled with the smell of burning gunpowder.

"Hey, what is that?"

Hearing this, Qi Jiguang followed Yu Dayou's line of sight and saw many craftsmen not far away, rolling the cardboard into rolls very skillfully, and then adding black gunpowder to it according to the established ratio.

After stopping to watch for a long time, Qi Jiguang was not able to see what the craftsmen had made.

At this moment, a strange voice was heard behind the two of them: "That's a paper bullet!"

After the words fell, Qi Jiguang and Yu Dayou followed the sound and saw an official in a green robe not far away looking at the two of them with a smile.

Then, as if he was an afterthought, the green-robed official introduced himself to the two of them: "Two gentlemen, my subordinate is Yi Bin, the chief of the Weapons Department. He is responsible for the research, development and manufacturing of weapons. I think you two Are you General Qi and General Yu?"

When Qi Jiguang and Yu Dayou heard this, they nodded and said in agreement: "Well, that's right!"

After learning the identities of Qi Jiguang and Yu Dayou, Yi Bin couldn't help but breathed a sigh of relief.

Before that, he had received news that in the next period of time, two officials with the emperor's permission would come to visit the Arms Department.

After Yi Bin learned the news, he naturally did not dare to be negligent in the slightest. After all, those who could get permission from the emperor to visit the Arms Department were not just ordinary people.

The future future is bound to be immeasurable, and you have to build a good relationship!

After that, Yi Bin suppressed all the chaotic thoughts in his mind, called a few craftsmen, and began to introduce the surrounding things to Qi Jiguang and Yu Dayou.

"My lords, what you just saw are paper-cased bullets produced by the Ordnance Department. When using them, you only need to bite open the paper-cased bullets and pour the gunpowder inside into the flintlock gun!"

"Paper shell bullets can greatly improve the stability of the gun and the reloading speed. It used to take one shot to fire, but now it can fire at least three shots!"

"Besides, these paper bullets have been tested in war!"

When Yi Bin said this, he had a proud expression on his face.

For him, it would be great if the weapons manufactured by the Arms Department can be used on the battlefield.

After the words fell, a craftsman opened the wooden box, took out two neatly stacked paper bullets, and handed them to Qi Jiguang and Yu Dayou.

The outside of the paper bullet is wrapped in hard paper, and the inside contains already assembled gunpowder. In addition, there is a warhead at the top.

Not only that, Qi Jiguang and Yu Dayou also smelled a little grease from the paper bullets.

After playing with it carefully for a while, Qi Jiguang put down the paper-cased bullets in his hand, looked at Yi Bin aside, and asked: "My lord, you said before that this kind of paper-cased bullets can greatly improve the equipment of firecrackers." Can you let me see the speed and stability of the bullet?"

When Yi Bin heard Qi Jiguang's words, he nodded, and then saw Qi Jiguang calling for a craftsman.

After Yi Bin whispered a few words in the ear of the craftsman, the craftsman quickly followed the order and left.

After doing this, Yi Bin turned around, glanced at Qi Jiguang and Yu Dayou respectively, and said, "In that case, please sir, please come here with me!"

After Yi Bin finished speaking, he led the way ahead. Seeing this, Qi Jiguang and Yu Dayou quickly followed Yi Bin's pace.

After arriving at the testing site, Yi Bin nodded to the craftsmen who had been waiting here and gave instructions.

"Okay, it's time to start!"

After the words fell, two soldiers were seen walking up. After bowing respectfully, they walked to the table not far away.

On a table not far away, there were two firecrackers. The two soldiers picked up the firecrackers on the table.

The two started reloading almost at the same time. Judging from the speed of reloading, both sides were very skilled with the firecrackers in their hands.

One of them uses paper-cased bullets for loading, and the other side still uses the old method of loading.

One of the soldiers bit open the paper bullet and poured the gunpowder into the gun.

After that, he stuffed the metal warhead into the barrel of the gun with a special small wooden stick.

When he saw this, Qi Jiguang realized that these things called paper bullets were very small and easy to carry.

In addition, the charge amount of a sub-cased bullet is fixed, which can avoid the situation of too much charge or too little charge.

In this way, the stability of the gun during shooting and the accuracy of shooting are ensured.

The result was not beyond Qi Jiguang's expectation. The side that used paper bullets for loading had the advantage.

After that, Qi Jiguang and Yu Dayou successively visited a number of new weapons such as grenades and flintlock guns.

Among them, weapons like grenades, which can maximize the damage to the enemy, greatly shocked Qi Jiguang.

What he saw in the Ordnance Department today opened a new door for Qi Jiguang.

At the same time, an extremely bold idea slowly emerged in his mind.

"How about forming an army that relies entirely on firearms to fight, just like the Shenji Battalion!" (End of this chapter)