Do You Know?: Rule the World

After seeing off Old Tutor Yu, Zhao Han went straight to the Military Equipment Bureau and personally selected several craftsmen with clean backgrounds and tight-lipped minds.

They were placed in a secluded courtyard in the western suburbs, and trusted aides were sent to guard it, strictly forbidding any leak of information.

After the tests of Thunder Bomb and Tiger Cannon are successful, we will report to the government and set up the Gunpowder Bureau and the Shenji Camp.

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At night, the moonlight is warm and the stars are bright.

Yu's house, backyard, flower hall.

Old Madam Yu, Yanran, and Fang and others are all here.

When Old Master Yu said that Zhao Han intended to marry Yanran as his concubine, everyone's face changed immediately.

Yanran suddenly looked up at her grandfather, her cherry lips slightly parted, her almond-shaped eyes full of surprise.

Fang's brows furrowed slightly. When she had heard from Yu Yanhong that the Crown Prince and the sixth daughter of the Sheng family had helped her win the prize at the polo club, she had felt something was amiss.

as predicted!

"His Royal Highness the Crown Prince wants to marry Yanran, this is a great thing!"

"Father, what are you waiting for? You should accept this marriage right away! Everyone in our Yu family is willing to do so."

A gleam of light flashed in Lord Yu's eyes, and he rubbed his hands excitedly.

The prince's ascension to the throne is a foregone conclusion. If Yanran becomes the empress, the Yu family will also gain honor.

Yu Yanhong pursed her lips, glanced at Yanran sideways, and a hint of jealousy and dissatisfaction surged in her heart.

The old lady seemed to be oblivious to what Master Yu said. She turned around and held Yanran's hand, her eyes full of love as she softly asked, "Child, this concerns your lifelong event. What do you think?"

Yanran lowered her eyes, and the scene on the polo field emerged in her mind.

In addition, Minglan praised the prince for his kindness and humility in front of her several times...

After hesitating for a moment, she clutched her handkerchief, her fair cheeks flushed, and her voice was as soft as a mosquito's.

"Grandfather's arrangements must be excellent. My granddaughter will leave everything to him."

The old master's eyes were calm and deep, and he said slowly, "Don't worry."

"Grandfather has thought about this marriage for many days, and he will definitely not let you suffer any injustice in the future."

Yanran nodded gently, "Granddaughter understands. The Crown Princess is the eldest daughter of the Sheng family. Minglan once told me that this elder sister is very gentle and virtuous, and is extremely generous to others."

Upon hearing this, the old master's eyes flashed with relief, "Grandfather is relieved that you think so."

Fang twitched the corners of her mouth, leaned forward slightly, and said, "Father-in-law, Yanran's marriage is now settled."

"Yanhong is about to reach marriage age, so it's time to look for her marriage. We can't be partial to one and ignore the other."

Lord Yu followed behind and nodded repeatedly.

The old master snorted coldly, "Yanhong has been raised by you since she was a child. You can decide her marriage yourselves."

"Mrs. Fan's dowry has been almost completely squandered by you."

"Yanran is getting married, you don't need to worry about her dowry, and you are not allowed to touch the betrothal gifts sent by the East Palace!"

In order to demonstrate the royal family's grace and power, the crown prince took a concubine, and the betrothal gifts were arranged according to the rules for a prince marrying a wife.

In order to gain a foothold in the palace, she would make arrangements with everyone, and her family would also prepare a dowry for her.

"Father-in-law, what are you talking about, daughter-in-law..."

Fang stood up, unwilling to admit the fact that she had moved Yanran's biological mother's dowry.

Lord Yu's face turned red and blue, and he knew that he would not make any achievements in his official career.

Whether one can be rich and glorious in the future and live a peaceful life depends mostly on Yanran.

He said, "Father, Yanran is my daughter after all. When she gets married, I must prepare some dowry."

"Well, first, you guys complete Madam Fan's dowry and return it to Yanran!"

The old master slammed the table, saying that even though his eldest son had many faults, he had never done anything wrong.

In her early years, when Mrs. Fan was still alive, the family was harmonious and happy.

Ever since Fang came into the mansion, there has been no peace in the rear quarters.

She instigated him to use Fan's dowry to secretly support her family and treat Yanran harshly. There was nothing she couldn't do.

If this gets out, the Yu family will lose all face!

"Father, you are making things difficult for me..." Lord Yu frowned as he spoke, with sweat oozing from his forehead.

"Yes, father-in-law, don't you know that we have spent a lot on Yanran over the years. We have the best food, clothing and other necessities. Now you want us to..."

Fang followed suit.

Old Madam Yu sat aside. She never had any ideas and couldn't even quarrel or scold the servants.

Faced with this situation, I felt like there was a fire burning in my chest, but I couldn't say anything.

Seeing how shameless they were, the old master couldn't help but shout, "Get out of here!"

Fang and Lord Yu looked at each other, and left the flower hall angrily with Yu Yanhong.

On the corridor leading to the east courtyard, only Yu Yanhong and Fang's mother and daughter were there.

"Mother, grandparents are becoming more partial now. They even let my eldest sister marry the crown prince as a concubine."

Fang gritted her teeth and said, "It's all your fault. You were determined to win some prize that day, and made the prince pity the eldest girl for nothing."

Yu Yanhong snorted coldly, "It was obviously me who fell in love with her first, but she, as the elder sister, didn't know how to give in to her younger sister at all!"

"Just wait and see, mother. I don't know how she'll bully us in the future!"

Chapter 119: Sharp Weapon, Zhang Guifen Comes to the Training Ground

After Yanran returned to the house, she couldn't wait to send a divorce letter to Youyang and inform Minglan.

After all, in the entire Bianjing city, the only person she could confide in was Minglan.

When Zhao Zhen learned that Zhao Han intended to marry the eldest granddaughter of the old Grand Tutor Yu, he was very pleased and agreed.

Old Grand Tutor Yu was a veteran of three dynasties, highly respected and with a clean family tradition.

Although the eldest son has mediocre talents and unremarkable political achievements, as long as the old Grand Tutor Yu is still alive, the Yu family will always be glorious.

The Ministry of Rites was immediately dispatched to draw up the procedures, the Imperial Astronomical Observatory selected an auspicious day, and the Chancellery prepared all matters related to the engagement.

At the same time, Grand Tutor Yu also secretly made up his mind.

For the sake of Yanran and the reputation of the Yu family, Fang, the daughter-in-law, is not worthy of being the head wife of the Yu family!

However, if you want the eldest son to willingly divorce her and send her back to her parents' home, it will probably take some effort.

After more than ten days, the craftsmen had thoroughly studied the method of extracting saltpeter, and a black powder with a completely new ratio came into being.

It has to be said that the craftsmen in the Arsenal were much smarter than he had imagined.

Even without the threat of the Nine Clans, the job was still done extremely well, but the Tiger Lord Cannon would still take some time to produce.

Today, on the training ground outside the city.

Zhao Han was dressed in formal attire, waiting calmly for the arrival of several powerful military commanders including Zhang Fu and General Gan.

British Mansion, backyard.

Zhang Fu was holding a spear and teaching his fourth son Zhang Yang the Zhang family's ancestral spear techniques, move by move.

Zhang Guifen was wearing a red dress with narrow sleeves and no makeup on her face, she looked very heroic.

At this moment, he was sitting obediently on the stone steps beside him, with his hands on his chin, staring at Zhang Fu.

Zhang Fu's four illegitimate sons were named: Zhang Zheng, Zhang Che, Zhang Xing, and Zhang Yang.

Among them, Zhang Zheng’s biological mother, Luo Xiaoniang, died of a cold when he was two years old.

It can be said that this eldest son of a concubine was raised by the Duchess of England with all her heart and soul.

He lived up to everyone's expectations and inherited Zhang Fu's mantle. He is now stationed in Mizhou with his wife and children.

The Duke and Duchess of England have already decided that after a hundred years, the title will be inherited by their eldest son.

The second son, Chang Cheh, was of mediocre ability and had already married and had children.

The third son, Zhang Xing, was obsessed with poetry and books and had no interest in fame, wealth or power.

The fourth son, Zhang Yang, was only one year older than Zhang Guifen.

Zhang Fu also had high hopes for him, hoping that he would be able to rely on his martial arts to ennoble his wife and children and bring honor to the family in the future.

When he learned from the servant that Zhao Han had sent someone to invite him to the training ground.

Zhang Fu put down his spear and wiped the sweat from his forehead. "Your Highness, did you say what this is for?"

The servant shook his head and bowed, saying, "The messenger said that His Highness has obtained a powerful weapon to subdue Xixia. Please invite the Duke to the parade grounds to see it immediately."

"Oh?" Zhang Fu raised his eyebrows, a hint of surprise flashing in his eyes.

Zhang Guifen, who was standing nearby, stood up after hearing this and said, "What sharp weapon?! Daddy, I want to go and see it too!"

Zhang Yang reached out and patted her shoulder gently, grinning and saying, "Fifth sister."

"How can you go to a place like the training ground? If mother knew about this, she would definitely not forgive you."

Zhang Guifen turned her head and snorted at him, then stepped forward and tugged at Zhang Fu's sleeve, "Daddy——"

"Why don't you take Fern with you? Mother has been keeping me at home for two months. I haven't left the house. I'm almost sick from boredom!"

"Daddy, please!"

Zhang Fu was so moved by her constant persuasion that he finally gave in.

He waved his hand and said, "That's all right, let's go together. Remember the rules and don't run around!"

"If your mother knew, I would never protect you!"

"I won't protect my fifth sister either!" Zhang Yang followed up.

Zhang Guifen pouted at him, "Who asked you to protect me?"