After traveling through time, I was spotted by the new emperor

Ye Wuwei replied:

“The prince is indeed clear about rewards and punishments, so after I made a contribution, he did not restrict my promotion just because I was young.

As for my contribution, even if I tell you about it, the Concubine may not understand it."

The imperial concubine looked at Ye Wuwei with a half-smile in her eyes: "Why don't you tell me about it."

"I'm sure most of you here already know that the prince's army has iron weapons that are comparable to precious swords and sabers. They were forged by the craftsmen under my leadership.

With the iron weapons, the prince's army's combat effectiveness increased by at least 20%.

I believe this is a great contribution, and it is appropriate to promote me to the rank of deputy commander. I just wonder if the concubine can understand?"

After Ye Wuwei finished speaking, the Emperor, General Qi, Grand Tutor Zhuang, Prime Minister Yuwen and others all looked at Ye Wuwei.

They knew that Qi Wushuang's army had iron weapons, and they were also very wary of them, but they didn't know that the iron weapons were invented by Ye Wuwei.

Since the appearance of the iron weapons, the other three families except the Chu family also began to refine them, but they were unable to do so no matter what.

Ye Wuwei looked less than 20 years old, right? How could he be so powerful at such a young age?

Prime Minister Yuwen said:

"Wan iron weapons benefit the country and the people. Since Prince Qi has forged these weapons, he should make them public."

"It's no use asking the prince for this matter. I am the only one who has mastered all the techniques."

Of course what Ye Wuwei said was a lie.

The iron ingots were successfully refined after many trials and the joint efforts of Ye Wuwei and the craftsmen. The craftsmen who had tried with him naturally knew the technique, but Ye Wuwei did not want to put those craftsmen in danger.

"Since you have mastered all the technology, you should make it public."

"I heard that porcelain-making technology is the exclusive skill of the Yuwen family, and porcelain is also beneficial to the people's livelihood. If you, Prime Minister, set an example and make porcelain-making technology public, I would consider it."

Ye Wuwei must have his reasons for saying this.

He concluded that Prime Minister Yuwen would not make the porcelain-making technology public. Even if Prime Minister Yuwen symbolically disclosed some of the porcelain-making technology, he would also disclose some of the technology.

As Prime Minister Yuwen said: Wrought iron is indeed a historical progress, and for the sake of the people of the world, it should be made public.

If one day the iron-making technology really becomes known to everyone, he will tell Qi Wushuang about the gunpowder and grenade technology, which will also allow Qi Wushuang to have an advantage in military equipment.

Prime Minister Yuwen was choked by Ye Wuwei's words.

The reason why the Yuwen clan was able to become the richest family in the world and thus be promoted to one of the four great families was because they mastered the technology of porcelain making.

If the porcelain-making technology were to be made public, how would the Yuwen clan maintain its status as a top family?

The emperor and his companions looked at Ye Wuwei differently again.

I never thought that a man under twenty years old would be so skilled and intelligent. With just two sentences, Prime Minister Yuwen was speechless.

Qi Taiwei had a good relationship with Prime Minister Yuwen, so he stepped in to help him out:

"Prince Qi, if your subordinate doesn't tell you the technology, what if something happens to him? Wouldn't your refining technology be lost?"

Qi Wushuang cooperated with Ye Wuwei very well:

"I never take anything by force, and I never force anyone to do anything.

The ironmaking technology belongs to Ye Wuwei. If he is willing to contribute the technology, that would be great. But if he is not willing, I will not force him."

Qi Cheng thought silently in his heart: When did the prince start lying?

Back then, the prince kept Ye Wuwei in Anping County without even asking for his opinion.

He forced Ye Wuwei to stay by his side without even asking for his opinion.

Fortunately, Ye Wuwei was broad-minded and never had any grudges against the prince because of his tyranny.

If it were anyone else, I'm afraid they wouldn't be able to have such a good relationship with the prince.

Afterwards, many people came out to make things difficult for Ye Wuwei, but when it comes to verbal battles, there are really few people who can be a match for Ye Wuwei, who has received modern professional logical thinking training.

In addition, Qi Wushuang was particularly cooperative with Ye Wuwei today, and said everything in accordance with Ye Wuwei's wishes.

Until the end of the banquet, none of the officials present had gained the upper hand over Ye Wuwei and Qi Wushuang.

This banquet also made Ye Wuwei understand:

Changdu is the territory of the Qi, Zhuang and Yuwen families. The fact that Qi Wushuang has been able to survive in Changdu for two years can only mean that he is very powerful!

But what Ye Wuwei didn't know was:

An official present noticed him not because of his ability to refine iron, but because of Ye Wuwei's appearance.

……

After the banquet, Ye Wuwei got into the carriage and slumped down: "Attending a banquet is more tiring than completing a mission."

Qi Wushuang still sat upright: "Why did you suddenly choose to make it public?"

"It will eventually lead to me. It's better for me to take all the responsibility than for them to deal with other people."

"But you will encounter various assassination attempts next. Are you ready?"

Ye Wuwei chose to announce at the banquet that he had thought of this when he refined the iron, "Hmm."

"Starting tomorrow, I will have Qi Wu stay by your side, and I will also secretly arrange a few people to protect you."

Qi Wu is the most skilled martial artist among Qi Wushuang's subordinates, and always stays by Qi Wushuang's side when they are outside.

"Need not."

"Although your fighting skills are powerful, they are only suitable for close combat. If you really meet an expert, you may not be able to win."

"I know it well."

Ye Wuwei is best at sniping and assassination. In this era of cold weapons, he is not afraid of being assassinated at all.

But you also need to make some preparations.

……

**

The Grand Prince's Residence

After the palace banquet ended, an official quietly entered the eldest prince's mansion.

"Grand Prince, what do you think of meeting Ye Wuwei today?"

"He's very capable, and Uncle Wang trusts him and treats him very well."

"He looks a lot like someone."

"Who?"

"Ye Hongxia."

"Who is Ye Hongxia?"

"Ye Hongxia was originally General Ye's maid. She had been with General Ye since she was a child. Because of her outstanding martial arts skills, she obtained General Ye's consent to join the Ye Family Army and later became a general in the Ye Family Army.

Rumor has it that General Ye and she were close friends."

Qi Yuli was shocked: "You mean Ye Wuwei might be the son of my uncle and Ye Hongxia?"

“I’m not sure about that.

However, Ye Hongxia often followed General Ye and was loyal to him. Logically, she would not abandon General Ye and escape alone.

But Ye Hongxia was definitely not there when the Ye family was in trouble."

Qi Yuli made an assumption:

"Is it possible that Ye Hongxia was pregnant with my uncle's child and went into hiding in order to preserve my uncle's bloodline?"

"That's a possibility, but it could also be a coincidence. There's also the possibility that Ye Wuwei is the child of Ye Hongxia and his partner."

"Investigate Ye Wuwei's background for me. The more detailed the better."

After the official left, Qi Yuli began to think:

If Ye Wuwei was really his cousin, given how much Qi Wushuang valued Ye Wuwei, it would be much easier to win over Qi Wushuang.

As long as Qi Wushuang supports him, he will become the next emperor in no time.