Accidentally dressed as an empress

Gunpowder, if used properly, its value is immeasurable.

Ren Li took a deep breath, his eyes gleaming with a mixture of excitement and nervousness. "Your Highness, if this gunpowder is successfully developed, it will change the existing landscape, both for military and civilian use. However, gunpowder is extremely powerful, and if it is not properly controlled, it may cause disaster."

As for growing rice on saline-alkali land, although it has great potential, the method of improvement will definitely be difficult and require a lot of manpower and material resources."

Yun Xiu frowned slightly, lost in thought. After a moment, he said, "You are right. The matter of gunpowder must be kept strictly confidential. The people involved must be carefully selected, and the development process must be carried out in an absolutely safe place.

As for saline-alkali land, we can gather skilled craftsmen and experienced farmers from all over the country to jointly discuss improvement methods, first conduct small-scale trials, and then gradually expand them after success."

Ren Li nodded in agreement. "Your Highness is wise. We must begin preparations for salt mining as soon as possible. I suggest forming a professional exploration team to further determine the reserves and distribution of potash. At the same time, we can recruit workers around Yunyin City to establish our mining base."

As for the development of gunpowder, I think we can select some loyal, reliable, intelligent and clever soldiers from the army to help with the confidentiality and testing process. "

Yunxiu agreed. "Okay, let's do as you say. Also, regarding the mining of saltpeter, we need to strengthen management to ensure a stable and safe supply of saltpeter."

We need to closely link these industries together to form a complete system.”

The two discussed the details for a long time, carefully considering every aspect from personnel arrangements to material allocation, from safety protection to subsequent development.

After the two finished their discussion, Ren Li went back early.

Yunxiu then walked over to Su Qing.

Su Qing and Zhong Lu were sitting around a bonfire, drinking and chatting. Zhong Lu was boasting to Su Qing with a beaming face, "It was so thrilling when we were in Baili City!

Your Highness and my elder brother were surrounded by the Bailicheng governor's men. They were trapped in the situation and had no way to escape.

The situation was extremely critical at that time. At this critical moment, I arrived like a flash of lightning!"

Su Qing looked at Zhong Lu with some curiosity, "What happened next?"

Zhong Lu spoke with great joy, his eyes wide open, as if reliving the tense situation at that time: "I was thinking in my heart that I must rescue His Highness and Big Brother. They can't fail in this small place.

I immediately shouted loudly, shocking the enemies. Some of the timid ones collapsed to the ground.

Zhong Lu cleared her throat and swung her hand vigorously in the air, as if it was her sword to kill the enemy, and began to speak vividly: "Then I rushed in alone, and I fought all the way to His Highness and Big Brother. It was like entering an empty space.

The horse I rode was a divine horse that could travel a thousand miles a day. The dust raised by its hooves blocked the enemy's vision.

Those soldiers were no match for me. I was like a whirlwind, and wherever I went, they fell like wheat.

As he spoke, Zhong Lu puffed out his chest, raised the corners of his mouth, and became more and more proud. He was about to continue speaking when he suddenly caught a glimpse of Yunxiu standing beside him, and his anger was instantly silenced.

"Oh?" Yun Xiu raised her eyebrows slightly, a faint smile on her lips as she spoke in a long voice, "Thanks to Captain Zhong for saving us. You were like a divine soldier sent from heaven, turning the situation around in an instant."

"Hahahaha..." The smile on Zhong Lu's face instantly became a little stiff, and his eyes began to dodge. He thought to himself that something was wrong. Why did His Highness' words sound a bit sarcastic?

Seeing His Highness's half-smile, Zhong Lu laughed awkwardly a few times, looked around quickly, as if looking for a way to escape, and then hurriedly said, "I'll go help my eldest brother check on the barbecue."

As she spoke, her feet moved quickly, and she couldn't wait to leave this embarrassing place. Her hurried back showed a hint of embarrassment.

After Zhong Lu left in a hurry, Yunxiu and Su Qing looked at each other and both couldn't help laughing out loud.

Su Qing smiled and said to Yun Xiu, "Look at her, she runs so fast, as if there are wolves chasing her." Yun Xiu chuckled and nodded, "She is just too obsessed with face, but her bragging has added a lot of fun to our party."

Zhong Lu trotted all the way to the barbecue stall, his heart still pounding. He secretly regretted that he had exaggerated too much and embarrassed himself in front of Yun Xiu.

Zhong Yi looked at her flushed face and asked in confusion, "What happened to you? Did you get burned by the fire?"

Zhong Lu said vaguely: "Nothing, brother, how's the barbecue? Let me try it." Then he picked up a skewer of barbecue and started chewing it, trying to forget the embarrassment just now.

Su Qing looked at Yunxiu, her eyes full of emotion. She said softly to Yunxiu, "Your Highness, it has been really difficult along the way."

Yunxiu smiled but didn't answer. Every step she took out of Lingyun City felt like walking through a thorny bush, filled with hidden dangers. Those dire situations, even just recalling them, were terrifying.

Su Qing continued, "In my humble opinion, those difficulties are but minor bumps on the road ahead for Your Highness. Your Highness is ambitious, courageous, and resourceful. How could he be easily deterred by these things?"

After hearing Su Qing's words, Yunxiu raised the corners of her mouth slightly, revealing a faint smile, and her eyes were calm.

The bonfire flickered in the night breeze, illuminating Yunxiu's face, which was filled with reluctance. She frowned slightly, a hint of melancholy in her eyes, and said softly, "After this separation, I don't know when we'll be together again."

After saying that, she sighed softly and was silent for a moment. Yunxiu seemed to remember something and took out an exquisite little box from her bosom. When she opened the box, there lay an exquisitely crafted sleeve arrow inside.

She handed the wooden box to Su Qing and said, "This is a sleeve arrow. I give it to you for self-defense. It may look small, but it is actually very powerful. It may be able to protect you in a critical moment."

Su Qing looked at the sleeve arrow, a hint of surprise and emotion flashed in his eyes.

But Su Qing suddenly remembered something. She waved her hands repeatedly, took a few steps back, and leaned back slightly, firmly refusing to accept the box that Yun Xiu handed over. "I appreciate your kindness, Your Highness, but this sleeve arrow is too precious. I cannot accept it."

"Just take it if it's given to you." Yunxiu said.

Su Qing bit her lip, a hint of hesitation flashed in her eyes, but she still insisted: "Your Highness, but I really can't take back this sleeve arrow."

When she saw that the prince's husband had this weapon in his hand, she dared not use the same thing as the prince's husband.

Su Qing quickly glanced around and said, "Your Highness's bow is old. It has been with you for a long time and is a little worn out. Your Highness, why don't you give it to me? I have always been interested in archery and would like to practice it well. Perhaps I can become a skilled archer like you in the future."

A hint of helplessness flashed across Yunxiu's eyes. After a moment's silence, he sighed softly and said, "Okay then. I'll send someone to deliver the bow to you after the banquet."

Su Qing bowed slightly and said respectfully, "Thank you, Your Highness."

Yunxiu held Su Qing's arm and said, "Okay, come on, continue drinking. I can only drink tea instead of wine. There is no other way. My husband is very strict and doesn't allow me to drink."

Yunxiu saw Zhong Yi walking towards her, with an upright posture and graceful steps.

Zhong Yi came closer and his eyes fell on the sleeve arrow in Yunxiu's hand. His eyes were as deep as the night, making it difficult to understand.

Before Yunxiu could react, Zhong Yi had already reached out and taken the hidden arrow away. "Wife, are these a pair?"

Yun Xiu finally realized what was happening. "Yes, it's a pair. I took them out because I wanted to show them to Su Qing. Look at these sleeve arrows. They are exquisitely made and extremely powerful. It would be great if the Xiling military camp could also be equipped with such weapons. Isn't that right, Su Qing?"

Su Qing nodded repeatedly, "Yes, it would be great if the Xiling military camp could be equipped with such weapons."

Yunxiu said, "Once you figure it out, we'll give it to the Lu family blacksmith shop to forge. Each guard will have one."

After hearing Yunxiu's words, Zhong Yi's lips curled up slightly, revealing a gentle smile, which was like the warm spring sun. "For my wife, I must go all out to make her wish come true as soon as possible."