Chapter 209

"Alchemists?"

Shangguan Wan'er frowned.

Witchcraft and curses are prevalent in Da Qian, and there are quite a few alchemists among them, who specialize in alchemy furnaces to refine immortal pills.

"Junior Official Gao, the lives of alchemists are not the same as those of death-row prisoners; some highly skilled alchemists are even less simple."

"If you want a batch of alchemists, you must tell me what exactly you want to do. So I can give His Majesty an account."

Gao Yang did not try to cover anything up; news of him developing gunpowder reaching Wu Zhao's ears would only be beneficial to him.

Gao Yang walked toward Shangguan Wan'er, leaned close to her ear, and whispered, "The thing I want to research is called gunpowder."

"It's just that the development of this gunpowder is extremely dangerous and its power is immense, but once created, it will have great lethality. It is not only useful for cutting off rivers, but also has great power on the battlefield!"

Shangguan Wan'er only felt a wave of heat hit her ear, making her whole body tense, but when she heard Gao Yang's words, her beautiful eyes widened.

"Is this true or false?"

Shangguan Wan'er looked shocked.

Gao Yang smiled and said affirmatively, "It is naturally true!"

"If this object can be developed and further improved, perhaps it can help Her Majesty pacify the six kingdoms and achieve a great hegemony!"

After these words were spoken.

Shangguan Wan'er's expression was one of shock.

A sentence echoed in her mind: "If this object is created and further improved, perhaps it can help Her Majesty pacify the six kingdoms and achieve a great hegemony."

After confirming that Gao Yang did not seem to be joking, Shangguan Wan'er took a deep breath and said, "I will return to the palace immediately; as for death-row prisoners and alchemists, you can have as many as you want!"

After saying this, Shangguan Wan'er walked away directly.

This left Gao Yang dumbfounded.

This Shangguan Wan'er's mood swings were almost catching up to his father, Gao Feng.

Not long after, Shangguan Wan'er brought a group of alchemists, most of whom had faces filled with confusion and fear.

In fact, they were still sleeping soundly in their mansions when the palace guards kicked open their doors and dragged them out.

But what Gao Yang did not expect was that accompanying them, besides the alchemists, was Wu Zhao, who was wearing a golden dragon robe.

Wu Zhao's eyes were fixed directly on Gao Yang.

She had originally been dealing with the remnants of the Prince Rong case, wanting to keep the bloodshed in Changancheng to a minimum.

Then she heard Shangguan Wan'er's report that Gao Yang, in addition to wanting death-row prisoners, also wanted a batch of alchemists.

This instantly made Wu Zhao explode.

What did Gao Yang take human life for?

Worthless toys?

He was really getting out of hand, wanting whatever he pleased.

But when Shangguan Wan'er said that what Gao Yang was developing could help her pacify the six kingdoms, she fell silent.

Then, Li Long led the guards to directly seize the famous alchemists in Changan City and send them to the Dingguo Duke Prefecture.

Moreover, she had come in person.

"Your subject, Gao Yang, Junior Official of the Ministry of Revenue, pays respects to Your Majesty."

Gao Yang glanced at Wu Zhao's majestic face and bowed calmly.

Wu Zhao went straight to the point, "The alchemists you wanted have been brought to you. What exactly is this gunpowder you want to create?"

At this moment, her heart was full of curiosity about gunpowder.

"Does Your Majesty know about fireworks?"

"The principle of this gunpowder is similar to fireworks, but once the proportions are different, the power is also vastly different."

Then Gao Yang briefly explained gunpowder; Da Qian also had fireworks, but their power was very small, mostly just for making a sound.

So Wu Zhao understood it well, but she did not expect that adjusting the proportions of the gunpowder would result in such power.

Her eyes flickered, and her heart was full of longing.

If Da Qian had gunpowder, its military strength would undoubtedly increase by a large margin.

Her eyes were surprised, and she took a deep look at Gao Yang, clearly not expecting Gao Yang to have this ability.

Gao Yang also felt much more settled in his heart.

First throw out gunpowder, then later throw out flintlock guns, revolvers, and the Maxim machine gun that would make the nomadic tribes dance; with one big promise after another, the Empress should not be able to resist the temptation.

"Your Majesty, please wait a moment. I will go and give instructions to these alchemists so they can start working."

Wu Zhao nodded.

If it were truly as Gao Yang said, then the development of gunpowder should be the most urgent matter.

Gao Yang led the Gao family retainers and locked this group of alchemists and death-row prisoners in a separate courtyard.

"You are all under death sentences, and now you have no right to choose. You can only do as I say. This young master guarantees to you that if this matter is done well, not only will your death sentences be commuted, but there will also be heavy rewards!"

"It's just that this matter is somewhat dangerous and may threaten your lives, so you must listen carefully to what this young master says now!"