Chapter 86 Kill the chicken to scare the monkey!
The next moment, Ye Chi took a step forward, bowed respectfully, and reported to the First Emperor.

After saying that, he took out a peculiarly shaped musket from his sleeve, which once again attracted everyone's attention.

"This thing can be seen as a miniature cannon that anyone can hold in their hands." Ye Chi said as he demonstrated how to use the musket, "Just pull the trigger..."

He gently pulled the trigger, and there was a loud "bang" and the gun vibrated! !
Everyone was startled and looked at Ye Chi in shock!!!

Ye Chi smiled slightly and explained: "The bullet flies out from the barrel, hurting the enemy invisibly, and can even break a copper or iron shield!"

He spoke decisively and confidently.

Then he handed the musket to the First Emperor and let him play with it himself.

The First Emperor looked at the musket curiously, feeling its heaviness and exquisiteness.

He looked up and asked, "How does this compare to a bow and crossbow?!"

Ye Chi replied: "This thing is far more powerful than a bow and crossbow. Of course, the range is still a little worse, but the power is not low."

"One bullet is enough to kill a person. Even a warrior in armor cannot block such a bullet!!"

As soon as these words were spoken, the Lishan camp fell silent again.

Everyone was shocked by Ye Chi's words. They imagined the power of this musket on the battlefield, and an inexplicable awe and expectation surged in their hearts.

The First Emperor played with the musket, his eyes flashing with excitement and admiration.

He knew very well that this thing was different from a cannon. It was more flexible and could hurt the enemy without being seen, and it was not as bulky as a cannon!
It seems that this musket can also become a new weapon for the Qin Dynasty, helping the cavalry to sweep across the four directions and consolidate the country!
Ye Chi took a step forward, bowed his head slightly, and solemnly said to the First Emperor:

"Your Majesty, this musket is so exquisitely crafted and so powerful that it is truly the best weapon in the world!"

Upon hearing this, Ying Zheng narrowed his eyes slightly, revealing his strong interest.

He waved his hand to signal Ye Chi to continue.

Ye Chi took a deep breath and began to explain in detail the power and range of the fire gun: "The power of the fire gun is enough to penetrate gold and split stone, and its range is beyond the imagination of ordinary people. There are complex types and various forms. What's more, the power of one gun can match the power of a hundred arrows!"

"With this divine weapon in hand, who in the world can stop my Qin cavalry?!"

He paused, and continued to explain the manufacturing principle of the fire gun: "The fire gun is made of copper and iron, with gunpowder and bullets inside. When the trigger is pulled, the gunpowder burns instantly, generating huge thrust and shooting the bullet out!"

"This kind of craftsmanship is the same as that of a cannon, but it is much smaller. It is not something that ordinary craftsmen can do!"

"I have already passed on the production method to the Ministry of Works, and they are working hard to create this divine weapon!!"

Although Ye Chi did not say it explicitly, how could the clansmen present not hear the hidden meaning? !
They gnashed their teeth, their eyes were red, as if they wanted to eat Ye Chi alive!
They knew in their hearts that once these muskets were produced in large quantities, they would pose a huge threat to the power in their hands.

Ying Zheng looked at the clans' reactions and sneered in his heart.

He suddenly laughed loudly, shaking the roof tiles and attracting everyone's attention!

Then, the First Emperor glanced at Li Si beside him with a sharp gaze, with profound meaning.

Li Si saw this and understood immediately. He stepped forward and said respectfully, "Your Majesty, I have something to say, but I don't know whether I should say it or not."

"Just say it." The First Emperor waved his hand, his expression full of majesty!
Li Si smiled slightly and said, "Your Majesty, I have heard that all the clan members are eager to serve the country and make achievements."

"Now that the country is in need of talents, why not take this opportunity to let them experience some skills and show the bravery of our Qin people?" Upon hearing this, the First Emperor's eyes flashed with approval, and he nodded and said, "What the Prime Minister said is very true."

"That's exactly what I want. I want the clan members to participate in state affairs and gain experience and grow!"

At this moment, the clans stood up one after another and advised solemnly: "Your Majesty, this is absolutely not allowed!"

"Cannons and muskets are the most important weapons of the country. They are not something that ordinary children can handle! Moreover, the clan law stipulates that children must obtain the approval of the clan to enter the government. Without the order of the clan, how can they arbitrarily interfere in government affairs? Your Majesty, please think twice! "

"Your Majesty, as the ruler of a country, you should put the interests of the country first." Another clan representative stood up and said earnestly, "Although the clan members are willing to serve the country, their abilities and experience are still insufficient! If we rashly let them get involved in government affairs, I'm afraid it will be counterproductive! !"

"Your Majesty, please take back your order!"

"This matter still needs to be considered carefully!"

"Think twice, Your Majesty!"

……

The clans' voices of opposition rose one after another, like invisible barriers, trying to stop the First Emperor's determination!
For a time, voices of opposition and obstruction rose one after another, like surging waves, directly approaching the First Emperor.

The atmosphere suddenly became tense!

These clans intended to use the clan system as an excuse to force the First Emperor to abandon his will and maintain their vested interests and monopoly rights.

The Emperor's face darkened, his eyes swept through the crowd like a knife, and he said in a cold voice: "I am the Son of Heaven, my words are law! Clan and patriarchal law are important, but national affairs are not to be trifled with. I have made up my mind, who dares to obstruct me?!"

His voice revealed unquestionable majesty and dominance, which shocked the clans present!
They looked at each other, knowing that the situation was irreversible. They could only grit their teeth and think about how to deal with this sudden change.

Just as the clans were discussing and the atmosphere was tense, Meng Tian stepped forward and argued in a voice like a bell:
"What you said is too biased!"

"Thinking back then, Gan Luo was appointed prime minister at the age of twelve, assisting Your Majesty, who had not yet become emperor, and made Zhao cede five cities, achieving great success! How can Gan Luo's wisdom and courage be judged by his age?"

"Besides, Wang Ben and I, who were all young, fought on the battlefield and shed blood, which led to the Great Qin we have today!"

“Young people have unlimited potential, so we should give them more opportunities to show their talents!”

Meng Tian's words were so powerful and resounding that the clans were speechless upon hearing his words.

Although they were unwilling, they were speechless in the face of Meng Tian's rebuttal!

Seeing this, the First Emperor smiled slightly and said, "Meng Qing is right! My divine cannons and muskets are the most powerful weapons in the world. With these divine weapons in hand, can't we destroy the mob of Baiyue?!"

“Young people, you should use your talents and serve your country when you have the opportunity!”

"I have made up my mind. If anyone dares to obstruct me, don't blame me for being rude!!"

The words of the First Emperor were full of majesty and dominance, which made the clans dare not speak out.

They knew very well that if they continued to object at this moment, they would probably incur the wrath of the First Emperor!
Moreover, they had witnessed the might of the divine cannon and muskets with their own eyes and knew well how powerful they were.

If they really angered the First Emperor, these cannons and muskets would probably really fall on them...

(End of this chapter)