Of course, this improved version of the matchlock gun will not be manufactured on a large scale and used in military warfare.

If it really had to be manufactured, Zhu Youxiao would only make a small part and then send it to the front lines in Liaodong to respond to emergencies.

These improved matchlock guns built this time were actually used to verify the new technology of Baigong Institute. Judging from the current situation, Xu Guangqi and the others should have succeeded.

Putting down the matchlock gun in his hand gently, Zhu Youxiao's eyes were full of regret.

Zhu Youxiao did not ask to try shooting it himself. In fact, although he wanted to fire a few shots like this, this improved version of the matchlock gun was really not on the same level as the flintlock gun he wanted.

"Let's make some first, and make five thousand to send to Xiong Tingbi." Zhu Youxiao thought for a moment and said in a calm tone.

Although Zhu Youxiao really wants to mass-produce flintlock guns now, judging from the current situation of Baigong Institute, it is not certain when the flintlock guns can be manufactured, so let's give Xiong Tingbi some improved matchlock guns first.

"Yes, Your Majesty, I will make arrangements immediately." Bi Maokang agreed excitedly from the side.

Zhu Youxiao nodded, then walked around here again, and finally took Queen Zhang back to his Qianqing Palace.

Seeing Queen Zhang's big, star-like eyes staring at him quietly, Zhu Youxiao smiled gently and joked: "What is Baozhu looking at? Do you think I'm very good-looking?"

After listening to Zhu Youxiao's words, Queen Zhang's little face turned red, as if she was stained with two peach blossoms. She bit her lips and said, "Your Majesty is naturally good-looking."

Zhu Youxiao found that Queen Zhang was particularly beautiful when she was shy. She was as bright as a pearl, and there was a faint air of book between her eyebrows.

"Then I will let Baozhu take a look at it more in the future. But now the queen should tell me what she was looking at just now, right?"

Empress Zhang thought for a while, her eyes filled with admiration, and said with a smile: "I really didn't expect His Majesty to be like this. I had heard some rumors about Your Majesty outside the palace before, and I also heard people say it inside the palace.

But what I saw today was something I had never expected or heard of before."

This question aroused Zhu Youxiao's curiosity, so he stretched out his hand to hold Queen Zhang's jade-like delicate hand, and asked with a smile: "What do people say about me outside?"

"It is said that His Majesty ascended the throne at a young age, but he has his own ideas and will be an accomplished emperor." Empress Zhang thought for a while and said, but her eyes did not dare to look at Zhu Youxiao, she kept her head lowered, looking slightly shy.

shy.

He stretched out his hand and gently brought Queen Zhang into his arms. Zhu Youxiao put his arms around her slender waist and said with a smile: "Baozhu said it sincerely. Although I have never been out of the palace, I know that outside the palace

Comments on my style."

"They must say that I ascended the throne at a young age, have not read any books, do not understand the way of saints, do favors and trust others in the hope of immortality, use eunuchs in high positions, and use powerful officials to disrupt the government."

"Are I right?" As he spoke, Zhu Youxiao lowered his head and looked at Queen Zhang, with a self-deprecating smile on his face and said: "They also asked you to persuade me more and let me take the right path. For the sake of Ming Dynasty,

For the sake of the people of the world, as a queen, you must work harder."

After hearing Zhu Youxiao's words, Queen Zhang suddenly panicked. She quickly stretched out her hand to hold Zhu Youxiao's broad palm, raised her head and looked at him, shook her head and said: "Your Majesty, that's not the case. They just don't understand Your Majesty."

That’s all, when they get to know His Majesty, they won’t say that.”

After hearing what Queen Zhang said, Zhu Youxiao immediately laughed, as if he had heard something particularly funny.

"It's true that they don't understand me, but if they did understand me, they wouldn't say good things about me. Instead, they would intensify their criticism and even call me the most stupid king in history." Zhu Youxiao said, hugging me.

Empress Zhang was hugged.

"Do you know why I said that?" Zhu Youxiao asked, looking down at Queen Zhang in his arms.

Empress Zhang looked at Zhu Youxiao carefully, she wanted to know what her emperor's true thoughts were in his heart.

But Queen Zhang couldn't see anything. She shook her head blankly and said, "I really don't know."

"Because no matter when people in this world come, they always speak for themselves and their own interests. Only when I do what they think and do according to what they say, will they say good things about me; as long as I do it;

I don’t do what they think or what they say. No matter what I do for the Ming Dynasty or for the people of the world, they will not say anything good about me."

Looking at Queen Zhang's appearance, Zhu Youxiao hugged her hard again, and then said: "This is the world, this is the human heart."

"I am talking to Baozhu not because I want you to do something, but because I want to tell you that since you have entered the palace and become my queen, there are some things that you cannot avoid. So no matter what you do, don't

Listen to what others say and see with your own eyes.”

After saying this, Zhu Youxiao looked at Queen Zhang and said, "If anything happens in the future, you can tell me the truth."

"Actually, I don't trust many people. Of the ministers in this world, I don't know whether they are loyal or traitorous, and I don't know whether what they say is true or false, so I can't trust them."

"Even if he tells the truth this time, what about the next time? Who can guarantee that what he tells the truth next time will be true?"

"So, I need to hear the truth, I want to hear the truth. In this palace, the only one who can speak to me is you, Baozhu. So in the future, you don't have to hide anything in front of me, just tell the truth.

"

"If you don't tell me the truth, then I'm afraid I won't be able to hear the truth. As the emperor of this world, everyone says that I am rich all over the world, but the most difficult thing is to hear the truth."

Seeing Zhu Youxiao's appearance, Queen Zhang was no longer shy. She put her hands around Zhu Youxiao's waist, rested her head on his shoulder, and said, "If I say what I say, your Majesty doesn't like to hear it."

What if?"

"As long as it's the truth, I like to hear it." Zhu Youxiao said with a smile.

"Then I will tell you the truth. In fact, before entering the palace, many people did tell me in various ways, asking me to advise your majesty not to use eunuchs, but to use more people in the court.

Minister." Queen Zhang nodded and said.

"What do you think about Baozhu now?" Zhu Youxiao looked at Queen Zhang in confusion and asked.

"Isn't His Majesty just reusing the ministers in the court? Xu Guangqi in the cabinet is Mr. Xu. I have heard of his name. But there is a lot of noise outside now. I seem to have heard that Mr. Xu's teachings are different from many others."

"I have also read some books and know some allusions, so I don't know who is right or wrong among them."

"After all, sages and sages have quarreled before, and their ideas are different. Many things are either/or. Today, I feel that Master Xu is an upright minister." Queen Zhang tilted her head and said.

"People outside say that Master Xu deceived Your Majesty and flattered Your Majesty at the same time. But I also saw it today. Master Xu knew that what he said would offend His Majesty, but he still said it, and it was not for his own sake.

So I think he is an upright minister."

Nodding, Zhu Youxiao did not expect that Xu Guangqi would actually gain favor from Queen Zhang.

However, he still asked: "What does Baozhu think of Xu Guangqi's proposal today?"

"I think what Mr. Xu said makes sense. After all, state affairs are the most important thing." Queen Zhang said: "Although many places in the palace are abandoned and need to be rebuilt, the Ming Dynasty is indeed spending money now, so let's stop for a while.

Stop it. Let’s build a better palace when we have more money. But I don’t know how to do it, so your Majesty still has the final say on how to do it.”

After listening to Queen Zhang's words, Zhu Youxiao smiled, stretched out his hand and pinched her nose gently, and said: "This matter is a good thing, but we cannot let Xu Guangqi and the others succeed like this, otherwise they will

You have to push yourself even further. I want to tell you something."

So Zhu Youxiao told the story about the Donglin Party's embezzlement of his father's money.

"These ministers standing in the court talk about benevolence, justice and morality all day long, but when they really see the money, their eyes are brighter than anyone else, and they wish they could move the almighty power into their own homes. I will not build a palace anymore.

The money will be used for state affairs, but the prerequisite is that they are not allowed to take this wasted money home."

Zhu Youxiao lowered his head and looked at Queen Zhang, wanting to see her reaction.

But unexpectedly, she saw Queen Zhang's eyes widened and her mouth opened. The O-shaped mouth made Zhu Youxiao very excited, so he went up and kissed her.

After being kissed by Zhu Youxiao, Queen Zhang suddenly became shy and hid in Zhu Youxiao's arms with her head buried in her arms.

"What is Baozhu thinking about, why is he silent?" Zhu Youxiao asked, gently hugging Queen Zhang.

"I was just thinking about such a big sum of money, how much it would be. Those people's hearts are broken. They actually moved such important money to their own homes! Your Majesty will punish them severely!" Empress Zhang hid in Zhu You.

The schoolmaster said in his arms.

"What do you think Baozhu should do with them?" Zhu Youxiao continued to ask.

"I don't know." Queen Zhang shook her head and curled her lips slightly and said, "Your Majesty still has the final say."

After Zhu Youxiao heard what she said, he immediately smiled. The queen was in a happy and carefree age, but after hearing what she just said, her face was stained with a bit of depression, and there was no way to avoid it between her brows.

.

Zhu Youxiao turned to look at Chen Hong who was standing aside, and said: "Let the Chief of Ceremonies draw up a decree, saying that the country is in dire straits and the people are in dire straits. I can't bear to increase the burden on the people, so the palace

The construction is ready to be stopped. As for when to start construction... wait until the people of the world have their own homes. Otherwise, I will never build a new palace."

After hearing Zhu Youxiao's words, Chen Hong raised his head in disbelief.

How could the emperor say such a thing?

Although Chen Hong wanted to persuade his prince, he also knew that he could not say this, so he could only bow and said: "Yes, your prince, I will do it now."

Chen Hong turned around and went out.

Queen Zhang looked up at Zhu Youxiao, with little stars in her eyes.

"What do you think of Baozhu if I do this?" Seeing Queen Zhang raise her head, Zhu Youxiao lowered his head and asked her.

Empress Zhang nodded and said: "Your Majesty has done this, and the whole world will be grateful. No one will say bad things about Your Majesty anymore. It's just that I feel a little wronged by Your Majesty!"

With that said, Empress Zhang hugged Zhu Youxiao and said, "It's better to reduce the expenses on my concubine's side."

"That's it, then let's do it." Zhu Youxiao nodded and did not stop Queen Zhang.

This matter itself was something I planned to use to build up my reputation and get rid of the hostility in the government some time ago.

There is nothing wrong with bringing Empress Zhang along now, as it can establish an image of a virtuous empress for her.

As for his promise, it doesn't matter if he doesn't build a new palace. He won't have the money to build it in the future.

Besides, I don’t have any hobby of gardening.
Chapter completed!