Royal Gold Medal County Magistrate

After studying it for a long time and test-firing it twice, Emperor Jing began to stand in place, stunned, his expression changing constantly.

Even standing at the pinnacle of the world, with knowledge unmatched, he couldn't help but feel a surge of emotions upon seeing such a novel and convenient weapon today.

Thinking about it, he felt somewhat confused and began to pick at the parts of the gun, wanting to get to the bottom of it.

Zhang Biao, eating beef jerky, reminded him, "Your Majesty, if you take it apart, it'll break."

Emperor Jing silently put down the gun and sighed, "With such a divine weapon in the world, is there still a need for future generations to practice soldiery and martial arts? Wouldn't all that I've learned in my life be wasted?"

Although he was delighted by this new weapon in his heart,

the moment he saw the musket, he realized that many old and familiar tactics were completely ineffective.

He couldn't help but feel a sense of being abandoned by the times.

Zhang Biao muttered, "Master said that practicing martial arts is for fitness, building muscles can attract women, and if you keep practicing, you can even attract men."

Emperor Jing chuckled, "Then why haven't I seen him practice?"

"Master also said that as long as you have money, even dogs can be attracted. However, since he came back from this trip, he seems to have been stimulated and is also working out."

Emperor Jing secretly curled his lips, "I didn't expect you, with your rough appearance, to be so vain."

Zhang Biao honestly said, "Not really. At first, it was to protect Master. But after practicing for a long time, I feel uncomfortable if I don't practice for a day."

"Although firearms are convenient, they are too difficult to use. I still haven't mastered the gun kata that Master talked about."

"Gun kata?"

"It's when the bullet is about to leave the barrel, you rapidly shake your wrist, and this shaking gives the bullet a horizontal acceleration, forming an arc."

Horizontal acceleration? What's that?

Emperor Jing asked, somewhat puzzled, "Are you saying that by practicing, the bullets shot from this gun can curve?"

"That's what I mean." Zhang Biao seemed a little regretful, "But I feel like I can't master it, and Master said he's seen it before."

Emperor Jing frowned deeply and silently picked up a bow and arrow.

Drawing the bowstring, he shot an arrow, and the flying arrow followed an arc and steadily hit a tree trunk not far away.

Zhang Biao instantly perked up, "What a great shot! So arrows can be shot like this?"

Emperor Jing couldn't help but feel proud, "Practice makes perfect. Load the gun for me, and I'll try the gun kata too!"

.....

Fang Zheng, on the other hand, had already hunted down the remaining deer.

After waiting for a long time without seeing Zhang Biao return,

Fang Zheng became anxious, thinking about the many wolves in the hunting grounds. "Your Highness, come with me to find Zhang Biao."

Li Yuanzhao looked at the deer struggling on the ground and added another shot.

Somewhat unsatisfied, he said, "Let's go."

Following the original path back, it wasn't long before they heard a burst of gunfire.

Fang Zheng quickened his horse's pace and continued forward. Just as he was about to pass through the woods, he suddenly noticed something, jumped off his horse, and squatted down.

Li Yuanzhao followed closely behind him, squatting down.

Several pairs of shocked eyes looked through the grass and trees at the magical scene before them.

In the open space, Zhang Biao and Emperor Jing were standing in place, constantly shooting.

While shooting, they would also shout loudly, as if the shouts could increase the power.

Even more amazingly, every time they fired a shot, they would swing their arms in a full circle... like spinning a top.

"They actually ran into each other. Old Fang, you can't sell your secret now." Li Yuanzhao covered his mouth and chuckled, "But what are they doing? Can the gun be used like that? Father, aren't you afraid of hurting your back?"

Fang Zheng said seriously, "I don't know. His Majesty has always been wise. There must be a deep meaning in shooting like that. I guess it's to stay fit while killing enemies."

"Damn, he can't hear you. How can you make up such nonsense? Let's go up and take a look quickly."

After Li Yuanzhao finished speaking, he parted the bushes and walked out, shouting loudly, "Father, what are you doing?"

Fang Zheng followed closely behind. Suddenly, he caught sight of a pile of wolf corpses and was shocked. He immediately shouted loudly, "Your subject is late in rescuing you! Please forgive me, Your Majesty!"

"Huh? What are you talking about, Old Fang?" Li Yuanzhao was still in a state of confusion.

Emperor Jing stared at Li Yuanzhao with an unkind expression and said, "Fang Qing, I'm fine. I'm very grateful to Zhang Biao for saving me."

"Ah?" Li Yuanzhao was still in a state of confusion.

Emperor Jing was too lazy to look at him and continued, "I've already seen the musket, and it's indeed powerful! Fang Qing, you've done a great service to me again."

Fang Zheng said modestly, "This is nothing. Isn't it my duty to do these things for Your Majesty? I wonder what Your Majesty and Zhang Biao were doing just now?"

"I was practicing gun kata." Emperor Jing said with a look of regret, "Gun kata is indeed profound. I've shot dozens of times and still haven't mastered it. What kind of expert can shoot curving bullets?"

"Uh? I was just saying it casually. Who said that bullets shot from a musket can curve?"

"Master, you told me that rapidly shaking the wrist can..." Zhang Biao said bluntly.

You believe everything I say? It's one thing for one person to be foolish, but you're leading the emperor astray!

Fang Zheng cursed loudly, "Are you a pig! You believed me when I was joking?"

Emperor Jing's face turned dark, and he glared at him fiercely.

Fang Zheng quickly straightened his face and changed the subject, "Your Majesty, how about... we go back and rest first? There's not much time left anyway. Besides the musket, I have other things to show Your Majesty."

Emperor Jing said in surprise, "There's more? To be honest, today has really opened my eyes and made the wait of these past few years worthwhile! I want to see what other treasures there are."

......

Near the camp, a group of old ministers sat by the stream, chatting and conversing.

Many people held something in their hands.

"Duke Zheng, do you have Comet Yan Le'an? I'll trade you Libra for it."

"I already have Libra, no trade."

"Does anyone have Heavenly Leader Meng Weimin? My grandson pesters me about it every day."

"No, I haven't heard of Heavenly Leader being on the market. You can't get it even for a thousand taels."

"Duke Li, are you still collecting cards?"

Li Yansong's old face twitched, and he said impatiently, "Who wants to collect them? The younger generation in the family are all asking for them. They're just kids, what can you do?"

"Yes, but the stories on the back are really well written, and the illustrations are excellent! Not to mention the children, I'm thinking of collecting a set myself," someone chimed in.

Zhang Dongxiang fiddled with the cards in his hand and quietly approached Li Yansong, "Duke Li, why don't you ask Fang Zheng for a few cards?"

"Go, go, go!!"

"Oh, Duke Li, everyone knows you have nothing to do with him, but if that kid doesn't deny it, it's as good as true! We've been colleagues for so many years, help me get a few cards, I won't ask for them for free, I'll pay!"

Li Yansong's eyebrows and beard trembled, "Are you guys done yet? Who wants to be related to him!"

"Has Heavenly Leader been released? I don't think there's such a card at all, it's all just a trick!"

"Hey, Duke Li is right, we also guess that he hasn't released it at all! But then again, it doesn't make sense, how can he resist not releasing it for a thousand taels a card?" someone asked, puzzled.