Datang: Salted fish at the beginning, Gao Yang was given marriage by Li Er

Chapter 127

The last golden light sinks to the west mountain, the tired birds return to their nests, and the night is gradually approaching.

The carriage galloped on the bluestone road, and galloped towards Tai Chi Palace.

Li Ke lifted the curtain of the car and kicked, his eyes reflected the shadow of the black tiles and red walls retreating rapidly, his mood was agitated, faintly mixed with anxiety.

As Li Xian said, the power of charcoal benefits all people in the world.

The strategy of plowing is regarded as Li Xian's unintentional dedication, which will expand the fertile land in the world, and a large number of people will no longer starve.The merit of this charcoal is to gradually prevent the people of the world from suffering from the severe winter.

The meritorious deeds of the sky are of no use to a carefree person like Li Xian, but they will benefit a prince infinitely.

The blood of the royal family flows in the veins, and Li Shimin's ambition to unify the Kyushu is inherited. It is absolutely impossible to say that he does not have the ambition to become king and emperor!

Li Chengqian took the position of crown prince at the age of eight, but now the two kings of Wei and Wu who have grown up are obviously more favored, and it seems that it is not out of reach to touch the position of crown prince.

On the swaying carriage, candlelight was thrown into the undulating curtain, and the smile on the corner of Li Ke's mouth was reflected in the gap.

The meritorious deeds are right in front of him, and Li Xian, who is free and easy by nature, has no intention of getting involved in high-ranking officials and rich salary. This is a great opportunity for him, an opportunity to elevate his status in the heart of his father!
After reporting to the soldiers blocking the way, Li Ke hurriedly stepped off the carriage, led by the soldiers, to Taiji Palace.

The night is slightly cool, and the cold moon hangs high, illuminating the brightly lit palace.

The figure at the desk in the hall seriously reviewed the memorial, and after a while, he pinched his sore eye sockets and got up with a flick of his sleeves.

"Autumn is getting stronger and the weather is getting cooler. Many states and counties have reported that they have a good harvest this year, but they have no countermeasures against the cold. I feel so uneasy."

Twist a handful of wormwood powder and fill it into the bronze furnace, with the fragrance of wormwood, driving away the mosquitoes that hit the candle.Eunuch Rong patted the dust off his palms, bowed slightly, and responded.

"Your Majesty, now that Mr. Li is giving enlightenment to Sinong Temple, Qu Yuanli will definitely be able to create it by the end of the year."

"At that time, it will be popularized and fertile land will increase. In addition to planting tattered corn, the common people can also grow some hemp and kudzu. The next winter will definitely be better."

Eunuch Rong could only say some comforting words, after all, winter is like a natural disaster for ordinary people.

Needless to say, rich households, expensive charcoal and furs are the first-class things to keep out the cold, but for the lower class people, gather more firewood, sell most of it, and save some for cooking and heating during the severe winter.

Walking through the center of the hall, Li Shimin looked serious and worried.

"In the report report, it was mentioned that many poor people felled excessively in recent years, and the towering trees on the edge of the forest disappeared, making it more difficult to get firewood. Some brave people went deep into the jungle, but they were buried under the claws of wild beasts."

"Before this time, I felt uneasy in my heart."

Li Shimin's worry is not unreasonable. There is a poem that says that the rich wine and meat stinks and the bones are frozen to death.

Most of the poor and poor households are far away from the cities and towns, and they don't have much fertile land in their hands. Some families even rely on firewood to make up for the food shortage.But now the big tree has been cut down, and the branches have become less, not to mention the winter, survival has become a problem.

If it is suddenly cold in winter and the weather is abnormal, the consequences will be unimaginable.

Eunuch Rong stood aside, looking at this sad figure in his eyes, and sighed slightly in his heart.

Of course, the prosperity of the Tang Dynasty is true, there is plenty of food and clothing, and the door is not closed at night, which is also mentioned in the paradise under the feet of the sky.In fact, there are many remote mountainous areas, and there are indeed too few people who have received this kind of grace.

"Father!"

In a hurry, a slightly joyful voice came into the hall, interrupting the two of them from contemplating.

Li Shimin's pacing figure was slightly suffocated, and he turned his head to look outside the Dongkai hall.

Li Kekuo stepped inside, bowed and cupped his fists.

"My son has seen his father."

Visiting the palace in the middle of the night surprised Li Shimin, and turned around, a little surprised.

"Ke'er, the night is getting dark, but do you have something important to report?"

Li Ke got up and stood up straight, with a smile on his handsome face illuminated by the candlelight, and responded loudly.

"My son recently met a strange person who can separate poisonous charcoal smoke and use it as cooking fuel."

"The weather is turning cold now, so I will report it to my father, it may be of great use."

As soon as these words came out, Li Shimin and Eunuch Rong looked at each other, and a light flashed in their bright eyes.

Carbon charcoal is not a rare item for the royal family. After all, the Changsun Mansion and the Ministry of Industry use this material to mint currency and smelt weapons.

Especially the coal unearthed in Henan Road is only the tip of the iceberg, but it is enough to supply continuously.

But if it is said that poisonous smoke can be separated and entered into ordinary families, the significance of this is immeasurable.

Li Shimin brushed his beard under his chin, leaned on the seat, and beckoned Li Ke to sit down.

"Tell me in detail."

Li Ke sorted out his thoughts a little, looked up at Li Shimin, and spoke cautiously.

"My son also unconsciously felt a little bit, and discussed with a few wise men and came up with a feasible strategy."

"Make a device that can turn the coal used for smelting into a fuel that can be used in ordinary households."

The words were hazy, and Li Ke's heart was pounding wildly. After all, these were Li Xian's original words. As for himself, he had never seen this utensil, let alone describe its general shape.

Sweat broke out from the tip of his nose under the candlelight. Li Ke looked at Li Shimin, who was stroking his beard and thinking carefully, and added a sentence.

"Father, this thing is difficult to describe, and the hair making is cumbersome but very simple."

"If you don't wait for the completion of the work, the minister will take the lead in presenting it for the emperor to have a look at."

Li Shimin listened to the clouds and fog, and was at a loss.But hearing Li Ke's last sentence, the frown slowly relaxed.

Looking at Li Ke standing in the hall, Li Shimin's eyes were a little more appreciative.

"Ke'er, the food problem in the Tang Dynasty has now been solved, and the number of years has increased. The next thing is to keep warm. If you can offer this thing, it can be regarded as a solution to the urgent need of the father."

"Guannei Road and Shannan Road are rich in reserves. If the utensils are fully developed, given time, the people of Tang Dynasty will no longer be afraid of the cold winter."

"Ke'er, just feel free to do it, if you succeed, I will reward you a lot!"

The praises were added, Li Ke breathed a sigh of relief, and bowed his hands in salute, with great joy on his face.

"As the prince of the Tang Dynasty, I am very happy to be able to share the worries of my father."

"Concerning the people of the world is what a minister should do. As for the reward, the minister would never dare to accept it."

Li Shimin smiled loudly, stood up with support, and suddenly looked at Li Ke with a hint of curiosity in his eyes.

"Ke'er, are you a guest of talented people and strangers with fantastic ideas?"

"I, I really want to see you."

Ok?
Li Ke's heart tightened suddenly, panic flashed across his face.

This was originally Li Xian's idea, but Li Xian is indifferent to fame and fortune, and he happened to borrow flowers to offer Buddha, how dare Li Shimin see this person?
Suppressing the panic in his heart, Li Ke squeezed out a smile and looked at Li Shimin in front of him, feeling a little guilty.

"Father, the urgent task at the moment still needs to be produced, and many trivial matters have not yet been sorted out."

"If the emperor wants to see you, it's better to wait until these tools are fully completed, and it won't be too late."

Li Shimin was taken aback for a moment, then smiled even more, and patted Li Ke's shoulder with his big hand.

"Ke'er, you must have such a sincere heart for the country and the people."

"I will obey you once, go."

(End of this chapter)