When Li Zhe jumped down from the lame carriage and had no time to reprimand Li Dan, after hearing his description, Li Dan asked with bright eyes: "Really?"
Then, as if there were mountains of gold and silver waiting for him to grab at the door, the chubby figure ran out like the wind, leaving behind a somewhat astonished Bai Chun and an unlucky-looking Li Zhe.
It was also because of this incident that Li Dan realized that before complete success, the carriage was still very dangerous when running at high speed, so if he wanted to test drive the carriage next, he could not let his "Golden Master" Bai Chun personally tried it.
It would be best to try it with Li Zhe, the Seventh Emperor's brother, who, with a livid face in the end, asked someone to carry the carriage back to Prince Ying's palace that day after he had the wheels removed.
After more than half a year of testing, the originally inconspicuous black wheel in Li Zhe's eyes was finally completely transformed by Li Dan when he left Chang'an and went to Anxi to meet Li Hong.
So now, when Li Hong looked at Li Dan and asked about this, Li Dan instantly forgot that his father and the seventh brother, the experimental rat, were beside him, and immediately told Li Hong with joy that these days, he Some good stuff in the works.
Even at the end, Li Dan actually pulled Li Hong's sleeve to avoid suspicion, avoiding the Prince of Tang Dynasty and His Royal Highness the King of England who had been eavesdropping coldly, and whispered to Li Hong: "There is a big move in Taiyi City. Come over and have a look. The medicinal kitchen doesn't dare to let him show off to others easily. No one knows about it now. Only Bai Chun, me, and the four of them know that the power is too great, and the movement is too loud. With a bang, I'm afraid A living person would fall apart."
Li Dan, who was still frightened, was about to pull Li Hong out of the door of the imperial study. He sighed and shook his head, not noticing at all that his father Long and his brother were standing behind him, looking at him curiously, shaking their heads and sighing. His.
When he felt a pain in the back of his head, Li Dan suddenly woke up. He just wanted to report to the emperor brother, and he was so excited that he really forgot about Father Long and the seventh brother, the experimental rat.
"Unfilial son, you just stay in Taiyi City every day and don't come out! Do you know whether your princess gave you a boy or a girl?" Li Zhi glanced at his palm, and he didn't hit anyone for a long time in these years. Yes, and I spanked Li Dan. The last time in my memory was probably when he peed on me, and I spanked him lovingly.
"Hui... Hui... Hui, father, look like a boy." Li Dan looked at his father Li Zhi respectfully and replied nervously.
"Cough cough cough... You unfilial son, you are going to piss me off... Li Hong, don't stop me." Li Zhi looked at Li Hong standing at the door and kicked Li Dan on the butt, and then Li Dan took advantage of the situation. , and staggered out of the study.
The Emperor of the Tang Dynasty, who was blocked, pointed angrily at Li Hong, while Li Zhe hurriedly ran out from the other side at a very fast speed.
Seeing Li Zhe's leaving figure, Li Hong supported Li Zhi's arm, and the father and son walked into the study again.
"Since we have decided to ascend the throne, we should do it sooner rather than later. A few days ago, I have asked the Ministry of Rites, Honglu Temple, Zongzheng, Taichang, etc. to select a good and auspicious day. In less than a month, it will be a good day. Remember the procedures given to you by the Ministry of Etiquette. When the day comes, even Hua Meng and the other eunuchs may not have the experience to help you with the various procedures." As soon as Li Zhi sat down at the tea table, the palace maid could take it. Here comes this year’s new tribute tea.
Li Hong waved the maid to leave, and then made tea for Li Zhi himself. After seeing that Li Zhi's expression softened a lot, he said cautiously: "Father, when this minister ascends the throne, our Tang Dynasty will Is there really no war or bloodshed?"
"What do you want to do? You still think you haven't done enough over the years? It's been more than ten years since you started to conquer Anxi when you were fourteen? I have given you a lot of trouble around the Tang Dynasty, what else do you want to do?" Li When Zhi patted the tea table, the delicate white jade inlaid gold cup almost made him jump.
"I didn't want to do anything. You also know that we, the Tang Dynasty, want to keep the prosperous Tang Dynasty created by you and Grandpa Huang, and let foreign countries continue to be worshiped as the supreme country. Naturally, we can't rely only on virtue." Li Hong licked Licking his lips, he poured a cup of tea for Li Zhi respectfully. After seeing Li Zhi nod his head in agreement, he continued: "Facts have proved that Dezhi etiquette is only an auxiliary method. It can only be used with strong military strength." Only then will the foreign countries around our Tang Dynasty truly worship our Tang Dynasty as their superior country. In the past ten years, my ministers have used troops everywhere, firstly to eliminate potential threats to our Datang, and secondly to promote our Datang and the country. Father, your reputation, and moreover, through diplomacy and military means, these foreign countries will not be able to pose a threat to the Tang Dynasty again in a short period of time. "
"I understand what you are saying. Nowadays, the Tang Dynasty is prosperous and prosperous. The country is rich and the people are strong. Even if it is compared to your grandpa, who is revered as the Khan of Heaven by all the countries in the world, it is much more powerful. Father and the emperor Your mother, Empress Taishan, was enshrined several times and was awarded the title of Emperor and Queen of Heaven. Today, all nations worship her, and the prosperity is prosperous. While she is enjoying peace and prosperity, she once again uses military force. The Tang Dynasty and the Chinese people are known as brave, ruthless, barbaric and rude. I'm afraid it will be spread all over the world for a long time, this is not appropriate." Li Zhi was also a little embarrassed.
It is said that Li Hong has just returned from Dashi. Now Dashi has not even had time to return his own certificate of credence. If Li Hong wants to use troops, it is naturally impossible to refer to Dashi.
A few days ago, because of the ambiguous relationship between the Japanese princess and his royal family, and the matter of royal blood, Li Hong showed an extremely tough attitude towards the Japanese country. Obviously, if he uses troops again, he will definitely target the Japanese country again. .
Although the Japanese Kingdom was sometimes enemies and friends with the Tang Dynasty, in the final analysis, it was just a small place. In addition, the Tang Dynasty navy often cruised here. Every year, the Japanese royal family also donated a large amount of gold, silver and jewelry. The Tang Dynasty was now rich and powerful, and there was no need to deliberately use troops again for the sake of a small and small country.
What's more, in the past few years since Li Hong's expedition to Anxi, although the Tang Dynasty claimed to have many soldiers and generals, as well as countless good soldiers and generals, after more than ten years of intermittent war, I am afraid that the people will also be lazy in the war. If they continue to use troops, I am afraid that it will It will waste people and money.
"What my father said is true. I also thought about this issue when I returned to Chang'an from Dashi. However, I believe that I must not show any sympathy, mercy, or tolerance to the Japanese country. Since I have the opportunity and the right to For this reason, we must not miss the opportunity to assimilate them into our Chinese nation and the vassal state of the Tang Dynasty..."
Li Hong paused for a moment, watched Li Zhi put down the tea cup, poured tea again and said: "The reason why the people are lazy in fighting is because the soldiers are not brave and the generals are not wise, and the country is invincible. Now our Tang sword points to all directions." , but it can be overwhelming and victorious in every battle. Whether it is soldiers or people, it is obviously difficult to get tired of war for a while. Moreover, in this expedition to the Japanese country, in addition to hoping to carry forward the culture of our Chinese nation, I also hope that through this battle, we will Let’s test out our Taiyi City’s new weapon, and once we have this weapon, our Tang Dynasty will be invincible in the world!”
"Then you should tell me, what is this so-called Taiyi City weapon of yours?" Wu Mei appeared at the door of the study at some unknown time, with only Bai Chun behind her. Pei Wanying and others were not seen. traces.
Li Hong chuckled and asked Wu Mei to sit down, then quietly took Bai Chun's hand, and the two sat down again with the emperor and the empress.
"Are you satisfied with the car that Li Dan provided for you and your father?" Li Hong did not answer immediately, but asked Wu Mei.
Simply relying on rubber wheels was obviously not able to meet the needs of the emperor and empress of the Tang Dynasty's carriage, and it was even more impossible to achieve what Li Hong said would make the carriage run as if it were running on flat ground.
The cars of the emperor and empress of the Tang Dynasty were the same as the cars of heads of state in the previous generation. Obviously, they could not be used by civilians. Whether it was in terms of material selection or construction style, they would often choose the best materials.
As a result, the carriage must be extremely heavy, but still flexible and maneuverable. The eight-wheel drive and six-wheel drive are equivalent to the large-displacement engines of the previous generation. As the weight of the carriage increases, its inner core power must be Also follow the rise.
Although Emperor Zhu and Feng Che do not care about speed or pursue speed, in other aspects, their requirements are often too strict.
Therefore, after Li Hong reminded Li Dan several times, the simple springs and bow plates were completely different from the shock absorbers produced before the Tang Dynasty, and were installed on the emperor's car and the phoenix car.
In this way, the walking carriage, like a house, became a comfortable mobile palace while being luxurious. It was specially designed for carriages traveling from Chang'an to Luoyang. It can now accommodate eunuchs, maids, as well as dozens of emperors and empresses. No problem, and there's more than enough space.
"I know it was your idea, but this hard work should also be Li Dan's. As the royal brother, you won't even want to take this little credit." Wu Mei rolled her eyes at Li Hong, although she was following Li Dan. Li Hong said, but obviously he was telling it to Bai Chun.
Now that Bai Chun is in the East Palace, even the princess who gave birth to twins for Li Hong cannot shake her status. Now that she and Li Dan have jointly made this carriage, Wu Mei and Li Zhi can reward Li Dan, but Bai Chun It would be difficult for Chun, a person whose status was neither high nor low, to be rewarded by Li Hong.
Being nameless and having no status, we also have to consider the feelings of the Princess of the East Palace and others, so no matter what it is, as long as there is Bai Chun's contribution in it, Wu Mei and Li Zhi will treat it as invisible.
At most, he could recruit Bai Chun to the palace, and then accompany the couple to have meals together, or stay in the palace for a few days. This was already a kind of grace that no one in the Tang Dynasty could match.
(End of chapter)