Daming: The system rejected my request for salted fish

"A single trick has caused science and technology to cease to advance, truly causing great harm to Chinese civilization!"

As he spoke, Wei Wu recalled the countless humiliating treaties signed by the Qing Dynasty.

"During the late Qing Dynasty, 8,000 British and French troops invaded Tianjin, and the Qing Dynasty sent 7,000 cavalry and more than 20,000 infantry to meet them."

"Ten thousand casualties, yet only five enemies were annihilated. Throughout history, there has never been such a ridiculous record."

"Why did this happen? Because they have superior technology and advanced weapons. It's a complete technical crush."

"Later, when the Eight-Nation Alliance invaded the capital, forcing the Qing Dynasty to cede territory and pay indemnities, and to sign countless humiliating treaties, I..."

Having said this, Wei Wu couldn't continue.

There's nothing I can do. It's really embarrassing. The more he talks about it, the angrier I get but I don't know where to vent my anger.

On the other hand, Zhu Yuanzhang could fully feel Wei Wu's emotions from his words.

I feel frustrated, angry, and depressed. I am angry that the other party does not fight back, but I am powerless to do anything. I have no place to vent my anger.

But to be honest, even Zhu Yuanzhang himself.

After listening to what Wei Wu said, cold sweat broke out on my back.

The Eight-Nation Alliance invaded the capital, ceded territory and paid compensation, lost sovereignty and humiliated the country, and signed a treaty.

He didn't have to experience these things personally; he could imagine the situation just by listening to the descriptions.

If you apply one or two words to the Ming Dynasty, the urge to pick up a knife and chop people will come back immediately.

After shaking his head to dispel the images in his mind, Zhu Yuanzhang looked at Wei Wu with understanding in his eyes.

"No wonder Li Shanchang's words, meant to save face, made you so angry."

"I just randomly used one or two of your words to describe Daming, and I wanted to kill a few people with a knife to vent my anger."

Hearing Zhu Yuanzhang's words, Wei Wu smiled bitterly, but his eyes were full of determination.

"So, technology must develop at all times. It's impossible without it. Mr. Zhu, let me tell you a situation for you to think about."

"You and Aunt Ma were sitting in the palace, eating hot pot and singing, when suddenly a group of red-haired demons broke through the city gates, killing, burning, and looting."

Clang!

As soon as Wei Wu finished speaking, Zhu Yuanzhang stood up on the spot and pulled out a long sword from somewhere.

"How dare they! If I can destroy the Yuan Dynasty, I can also destroy those red-haired devils!"

I have to say that Lao Zhu is really powerful. Just by drawing the knife, the murderous aura immediately spread out.

Seeing this, Wei Wu continued to speak:

"Therefore, only when we are strong and have technological weapons sufficient to dominate the world can we live a peaceful and worry-free life."

Zhu Yuanzhang understood that Wei Wu was emphasizing the importance of science, and he actually agreed with this.

After seeing so many amazing items, the importance of technology in his heart is no longer in doubt.

After returning the knife to its sheath, Zhu Yuanzhang spoke directly:

"Don't worry, the Imperial Academy of Sciences of the Ming Dynasty is determined to proceed, and no one can stop it. We only asked you to come here to save some time and trouble."

"Also, don't you want to know why Li Shanchang is causing trouble for you?"

Speaking of Li Shanchang, Wei Wu was really curious about this matter.

But before he could ask, Lao Zhu took the initiative to tell it.

"Because the farm we granted to the Academy of Science and Technology was originally intended by Li Shanchang to be purchased from the Ministry of Revenue as a gift to his nephew."

"That farm is quite large and right next to the river. There are thousands of acres of fertile farmland around it. It's a very good location."

"But your Institute of Science and Technology snatched it away. You better be careful, he's not a very tolerant person!"

Hearing Zhu Yuanzhang's words, Wei Wu raised his head high with a proud expression.

"I have you protecting me! Why would I be afraid of him? No, I'll go find my aunt. She said no one can touch me!"

When Zhu Yuanzhang heard this, he immediately pointed at Wei Wu and cursed him.

"You little rascal, I'm enough for you, don't bother your aunt."

After saying that, Zhu Yuanzhang turned and asked questions about Li Shanchang.

"By the way, Xiao Wu, regarding Li Shanchang, we want to know his future fate. Tell us about it."

"You chopped it off!"

Regarding Li Shanchang, Wei Wu was not like Zhu Biao and Zhu Di who had to consider it carefully.

There was no hesitation at all, and he directly served Lao Zhu a hard dish.

To be honest, Li Shanchang deserved to be beheaded, just look at what he had done.

After the founding of the Ming Dynasty, Zhu Yuanzhang favored him to the extreme and gave him a lot of rewards at will.

The purpose is nothing more than to hope that Li Shanchang can be of the same mind with the emperor and the Zhu family.

But this guy doesn't know how to be grateful at all. So many people were killed in the Hu Weiyong case, but no one touched Li Shanchang.

However, he secretly helped Hu Weiyong hide the evidence of his crime. He was deeply favored by the emperor but had no intention of repaying him, and became alienated from the emperor.

In order to build a house for himself, he secretly borrowed 300 soldiers from Tang He.

Civil officials, capital, borrow 300 soldiers. Li Shimin only had 800 people at the Xuanwu Gate!

He dared to violate such a taboo. He was so arrogant that he forgot his own last name.

If he dared to do this when Zhu Yuanzhang was still alive, what would happen if he was gone? Besides, in his later years, Zhu Yuanzhang was paving the way for Zhu Yunwen.

Moreover, Li Shanchang was very long-lived, still alive at the age of 77.

If Sima Yi had not failed in history, Li Shanchang might have had a chance to become a minister entrusted with the care of the young emperor.

But who would have thought that the seventy-year-old Sima Yi would make the Luo River feel dirty with just one oath.

With the precedent of the Luoshui Oath, and the prerequisites that Li Shanchang himself possessed.

Too long-lived + ungrateful + leader of the Huaixi civil service group + concealing Hu Weiyong's rebellion.

Taking all these things into consideration, not to mention Zhu Yuanzhang's personality, even Wei Wu would have killed him if he were in his place.

But Wei Wu didn't expect that after he revealed Li Shanchang's fate.

Old Zhu didn't look surprised at all, but instead had a smile on his face.

Now Wei Wu understood and couldn't help but sigh inwardly.

"Damn, Old Zhu is Old Zhu. No wonder he can become emperor with just a bowl. I am still too naive!"

Anyone with a normal brain would understand Zhu Yuanzhang's reaction.

Li Shanchang had actually been on Zhu Yuanzhang's death list a long time ago.

It is only useful for now, and once it is used up, that will be his death.

The reason why Zhu Yuanzhang asked this question was simply because he was curious whether his decision was correct.

Now that we have Wei Wu's answer, there is no doubt whether it is correct or not.

Even after Wei Wu answered, he was too lazy to mention it again and changed the subject directly.

"By the way, you came to the palace with Mao Xiang so early this morning. Why didn't you come to our place when you arrived, but instead went to your Aunt Ma's place first?"