"Huh? Xiaoxuan, why are you back again~?"
In the Yan Mansion, seeing Li Zexuan leaving and returning, Cheng Yaojin couldn't help but asked in surprise.
After Li Er's "surprise attack" earlier, the court bosses who came to Yan Mansion were no longer in the mood to continue watching electric cars. The reason why they hadn't left yet was because they were waiting for Li Zexuan to come back, because just now Li Zexuan They could all hear the displeasure in Er's tone!
After all, these people can reach their current status because they are all human beings!
Everyone knew that Li Zexuan would return to Yan Mansion after going to the palace, but they did not expect that he would come back so quickly. This time was not enough for a round trip from Yan Mansion to the palace!
Although Li Zexuan was a little depressed in his heart, he did not show it on his face. Instead, he replied calmly: "Your Majesty talked to my nephew about some official business on the way, and he came back after finishing talking!"
"Official business?"
After hearing this, everyone couldn't help but feel suspicious, but Li Zexuan seemed obviously unwilling to elaborate, so they couldn't ask further questions.
Yan Shaoning's eyes flashed and he asked in a deep voice: "Xiaoxuan, did His Majesty blame you for giving me something as valuable as an electric car? If that's the case, then you should drive the car back later!"
Among the people in this room, Yan Shaoning was the one who actually spent the most time with Li Zexuan. He could catch every subtle expression on Li Zexuan's face and guess what Li Zexuan was thinking roughly. Just now, Yan Shaoning could clearly see a very forced smile on Li Zexuan's face when he replied to Cheng Yaojin, so he just said this!
Hearing this, Li Zexuan quickly waved his hands and said: "Shaoning, what are you talking about! Is what your Majesty just told me all about official business? What does it have to do with the electric car in front of the door? Stop thinking nonsense! Oh! By the way! Haven’t the chefs in your house prepared the food yet? Let them serve it quickly! Don’t let everyone go hungry because of me!”
"Yes, yes! Lao Yan, hurry up and get the food served! My stomach is growling with hunger! I have to have a drink with Lao Fang and Shi Wen at noon! What do we old guys think about on weekdays? It’s not easy to get together at the table!”
(Xiao Yu, courtesy name Shiwen)
Cheng Yaojin's eyes flashed, he laughed, and said loudly.
Yan Lide reacted immediately and shouted quickly: "Butler! Instruct the kitchen to serve the food!"
After a while, the group of people sat together and feasted.
For Li Zexuan, although he had just been scolded by Li Er and promised to do his best in the coming days to help the court prepare for the war with the Turks, he still had to have enough food to do things, right? There's nothing wrong with this!
During the banquet, the cheeky Cheng Yaojin always toasted to the two brothers Fang Xuanling, Xiao Yu and Yan Lide and Yan Liben. In his words, they, the generals, had too few opportunities to drink with the civil servants!
However, in Li Zexuan's view, Lao Cheng's move was just to pick on "soft persimmons", such as Yuchi Jingde and Niu Jinda. If Lao Cheng "attacks hastily", he is likely to encounter "double persimmons". "Face-to-face attack", but against a "war scumbag" like Shang Fang Xuanling at the wine table, there is no such risk at all. Cheng Yaojin can challenge four of them alone!
Therefore, after the banquet, Fang Xuanling, Xiao Yu, Yan Lide, and Yan Liben were all very drunk, while Cheng Yaojin and others wiped their mouths, patted their butts and left immediately!
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"Hey! Xiaoxuan! Can you give me one of your electric cars~?"
After leaving Yan Mansion, several people walked together. On the way, Cheng Yaojin suddenly spoke.
Lao Cheng is outspoken and doesn't mince words. In addition, he has always regarded Li Zexuan as his nephew, so there is no need for him to hide some things. If he wants to say something in his heart, he will say it directly.
Hearing this, Li Zexuan's face turned bitter, and he couldn't help but feel a little embarrassed: "Uncle Cheng, this electric car is no better than a bicycle or an electric bicycle. You have also seen what happened just now. If driving causes people to react slowly, it is very likely that they will If you hit someone with your car, and the electric car is huge, once it hits someone, the other person will be killed or disabled, so... "
The implication is that you are so careless, you should just ride a bicycle honestly, right? It wouldn’t be a good idea if you hit someone and kill someone while driving an electric car!
Although Cheng Yaojin drank a lot of wine at noon, he was not drunk at all. Hearing this, he couldn't help but stare and said: "Hey! Xiaoxuan, are you looking down on your Uncle Cheng? That was just a moment." It was an accident. Besides, didn’t you see how steadily I drove before?”
Li Zexuan rolled his eyes secretly, but Cheng Yaojin was an elder after all, and it was not easy for him to dampen the other party's enthusiasm. He could only change his reasons and excuse himself:
"Uncle Cheng, even if you drive smoothly, this electric car needs to be charged! Now even Lantian County is not fully connected to electricity, let alone Chang'an City! Even if I give you an electric car, you You can’t keep driving! Once the battery runs out, the whole car will be like a pile of scrap metal!”
"That's right! What Xiaoxuan said is right. We don't have electricity in Chang'an City right now, and we can't even give you a car to drive! Why don't we just wait patiently. When Chang'an City gets electricity, we can ask Xiaoxuan for an electric car. It’s not too late! Hey! Xiaoxuan, let’s talk first! I want to reserve one!”
Yuchi Jingde interrupted appropriately.
"Haha! I will also reserve one by then!"
Niu Jinda stroked his beard and agreed.
After personally experiencing the stability, speed, and comfort of electric vehicles, I believe no one can refuse such high-tech temptations, especially those active military generals like them!
"Hey, hey! It was obviously me who said it first, you two can't fight with me, Old Cheng!"
Seeing this, Cheng Yaojin immediately became anxious. He shouted dissatisfied, then looked at Li Zexuan and said, "Xiaoxuan, I don't care about the others. After Chang'an City is electrified, you must give me one of these electric cars first!"
"Haha! Uncle Cheng, Uncle Yuchi, and Uncle Niu, don't worry. When Chang'an gets electricity, needless to say, my nephew will definitely give each of them an electric car!"
The power station that supplies power to Chang'an City has not yet been built. Chang'an City will not be able to get electricity until the second half of next year at the latest. By then, Datang's northern border will have been stabilized, and domestic efforts should be made to develop people's livelihood and industry. At that time, if Qiquge Workshop launches electric cars again, Li Er will not have any objection!
"Haha! My love for you is not in vain!"
Cheng Yaojin laughed triumphantly and said.
Everyone chatted and laughed for a while. At this time, they had walked out of the Minfang where Yan Mansion was located and were about to go their separate ways. When they were leaving, Cheng Yaojin suddenly said with a serious face: "Xiaoxuan, when you come back from the north this time, you should be welcomed by His Majesty immediately. Arrangements are made to enter the Xuanjia Army barracks. The Xuanjia Army is known as the most elite heavy cavalry in the Tang Dynasty. There are many fierce generals and countless capable people. When you first enter the barracks, you must be careful and do not violate military regulations. Your Majesty has always been particular about it. Strictly manage the army, and there are strict military orders in the army. If you violate military regulations, Your Majesty will not be able to protect you!"
Li Zexuan's heart moved, and he clasped his fists and said, "Thank you, Uncle Cheng, for reminding me. After the workshop has finished crafting the armor and weapons of the 5,000 Xuanjia Army, my nephew will officially enter the Xuanjia Army camp with the new equipment! I will definitely keep a strict guard at that time." Military rules, be humble and cautious!”
Cheng Yaojin nodded, and then continued: "In addition to strictly abiding by military regulations, you also have to beware of villains! You are now in the limelight in the court, and it is inevitable that there will be no villains who will stumble and suppress you secretly. trap!"
"Villain~?"
Li Zexuan narrowed his eyes, with a thoughtful look on his face.
Cheng Yaojin grinned and said: "Hey! Just like that old man Qiu Xinggong, you should also know that he has disliked you for a long time! This guy is insidious and vicious, and he likes to rely on his old age to show off! You are so young. If you can join the Xuanjia Army, he will naturally dislike you! He has said bad things about you in front of His Majesty not once or twice before, but you must be careful with this guy!
Although Duan Zhixuan is in charge of the Xuanjia Army now, Qiu Xinggong is still an old man in the Xuanjia Army. Duan Zhixuan has to give him a little favor on weekdays. If he finds trouble with you in the army, don't confront him first. Carry it hard to prevent him from using military regulations to pressure you. After you leave the military camp, you tell me, Lao Cheng, and I will come to discuss with him! Others are afraid of him, but I am not afraid of him! Because I am not from the Xuanjia Army! "
At the end of the speech, a devilish smile appeared on Cheng Yaojin's face. Presumably the "theory theory" he talked about was not as simple as just talking about it.
"Zhijie is right! Xiaoxuan, you must not have a direct conflict with Qiu Xinggong in the Xuanjia Army camp in the future. He is your superior after all, and his influence in the Xuanjia Army is deeply rooted. You and him If there is a conflict, it will definitely not be a good thing! If he deliberately picks a fight with you, just send us a message and say that we old guys can support you~!"
After Cheng Yaojin finished speaking, Yuchi Jingde quickly followed up and echoed, patting his chest.
Speaking of which, the two of them, who were often at each other's throats, could actually point their finger at each other today, which was really rare!
"That's right! We old guys can support you!"
Niu Jinda also said loudly.
Seeing this, Li Zexuan couldn't help but feel slightly moved. They said that there is no true love in the officialdom and it's all intrigues. But he, Li Zexuan, is extremely lucky to meet such elders who care about him wholeheartedly. He really can't cultivate in eight lifetimes. What a blessing!
"Thank you uncles for their kindness. My nephew will try his best not to have a head-on conflict with General Qiu in the Xuanjia Army!"
Li Zexuan cupped his hands and said sincerely.
Although he felt that he could handle Qiu Xinggong's deliberate trouble-making in the Xuanjia Army and did not need "off-field support" from Cheng Yaojin and others, he had to accept the kindness of several veterans!
"Haha! Xiaoxuan, you just have to be aware of it! I think with your intelligence, that old man Qiu Xinggong may not be able to get an advantage from you!"
Cheng Yaojin seemed to see something on Li Zexuan's face, and he couldn't help laughing.
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