Datang Nongwang

Chapter 727 Shocked Li Yuan

Li Chongyuan hates it.

Hate Kong Yingda.

Of course, he also has a lot of resentment towards Li Shimin.

Being an envoy to other countries is not a good job, let alone a good thing.

and.

The meaning of the imperial decree was to let him Li Chongyuan go on an envoy to wandering ghost countries.

what is there?
The land of white mountains and black water is not a place for people to stay at all in the present.

Even in his previous life, Li Chongyuan knew that in the country where the white mountains and black waters are located, people would freeze to death in winter.

Right now, it's almost winter.

Winter is here, and Li Shimin still asked Li Chongyuan to go on an envoy to these countries. If this is not to kill Li Chongyuan, what is it?

Although there is no deadline or anything above the imperial decree.

But in such a place, Li Chongyuan was really afraid that he would die there.

The language barrier is already secondary.

The main thing is cold.

Li Chongyuan yelled loudly and had no end with Kong Yingda, which showed that Li Chongyuan's hatred for Kong Yingda had reached its peak at the moment.

Put it on the usual.

No matter how much Li Chongyuan hated anyone, it would not be like this.

Besides, Wang Li was still in front of him.

Wang Li looked at the furious Li Chongyuan, and wanted to say something, but he didn't seem to know what to say.

Wang Li knew.

What is the meaning of Li Shimin's imperial decree, but he also knows that it is a difficult and dangerous mission for Li Chongyuan to go to Liugui Kingdom and other countries above the imperial decree.

He, Wang Li, had never been to the place where Liugui Kingdom was located, but he also heard about the situation there when he saw the envoy of Liugui Kingdom come to meet Li Shimin last year.

It's an extremely cold place over there.

It is a place where wild beasts dominate.

It can be seen that it is not a good thing for someone with thin arms and legs like Li Chongyuan to go to this kind of place.

but.

Although Wang Li didn't know what words to use to comfort Li Chongyuan, but his mission was very clear, and he reached out and patted Li Chongyuan's shoulder lightly and said: "Junwang Li, the matter of this trip to various countries, the Holy Majesty also There is no other way, and you should not blame the Holy Majesty."

"Hehe." Li Chongyuan smiled.

Can you not blame it.

This is what people do.

Is that where people go?
Wang Li ignored Li Chongyuan's sneer, and went on to say: "Junwang Li, the sage ordered you to get ready and set off within three days."

"What? Three days? Manager Wang, don't you look at what time it is now. It's almost winter. If you let me go now, wouldn't that kill me? If your majesty doesn't like me, don't bother It’s such a big effort, just issue an imperial decree and let me kill myself, so why bother me like this.” After Li Chongyuan heard the words, he jumped up again.

After Wang Li heard Li Chongyuan's words, he looked at Li Chongyuan coldly, "Junwang Li, be careful. Don't you know what the situation is now?"

"Of course I know. Isn't it that Kong Yingda is behind the scenes and wants to kill me? I, Li Chongyuan, am not afraid of anyone, so why should I be afraid of him, Kong Yingda, and that these scholars will fail? At worst, the king of this county will get some gunpowder and send them all away. Go to the west." Li Chongyuan didn't listen to any explanation at all.

To let him go on an envoy to wandering ghosts and other countries at this time would be to kill Li Chongyuan.

Wang Li sighed deeply, squinted at Li Chongyuan, turned and left.

but.

When Wang Li left, he sighed and said, "Jun Wang Li, think about why the Holy Majesty did this. I will send you out of Chang'an City in three days."

Wang Li left.

But Li Chongyuan was still furious.

Wang Li, who returned to the palace, repaid Li Shimin.

After Li Shimin got the reward, he didn't say much and continued to deal with his official duties.

evening.

Wei Zheng, who got off the Yamen, did not go back to the mansion directly, but went to Li's house instead.

When Wei Zheng came to Li's house, the old lady greeted her personally, "What kind of wind is this? It brought Zheng Guogong to my Li's house. Zheng Guogong, please come inside."

Wei Zheng rarely went to their door.

But today, Wei Zheng came to Li's house suddenly, which is a strange thing.

"Madam Xiangjun, the old man came to disturb you this time." Wei Zheng cupped his hands.

Entered the hall and served tea.

Before the ass is hot, Wei Zheng directly appealed to the old lady what he said to Li Shimin today.

After hearing this, the old lady was stunned for a long time, then she let out a long sigh of relief, and thanked him: "Thank you Zheng Guogong. My Yuan'er is young, and his temper is too straightforward, and he sometimes offended people in court. Fortunately, An important minister like Zheng Guogong said a few words on his behalf, I, as a mother, thank Zheng Guogong for my son who is not up to date."

"Shande is a good boy. There is no one in the court who is as old as Shande. As an elder, I don't want him to have an accident. Although Shande sometimes does It has indeed passed, and in the future, please teach Mrs. Jun a good lesson, and don't let him do anything out of line. If possible, I hope Shande can come to apologize." Wei Zheng replied.

in fact.

Wei Zheng also knew that what he said later was also for nothing.

He knew Li Chongyuan well, and even suffered at the hands of Li Chongyuan.

But he, Wei Zheng, was originally in the middle ground, so he was able to help Li Chongyuan this time out of his own heart, and he didn't want anything to happen to Li Chongyuan.

As for the Kong family, Wei Zheng was very close to the Kong family.

What's more, he, Wei Zheng, is also a scholar.

Li Chongyuan put down such words in the Imperial College, and he, Wei Zheng, was also one of the scolded.

But now, Wei Zheng suggested that Li Shimin give Li Chongyuan the name of an envoy to other countries, so as to resolve the contradiction between Li Chongyuan and a scholar, or to use time to dilute this contradiction.

Intentions are good.

But Wei Zheng is also a little cautious.

recent.

A master of the Kong family often came to his house and asked Wei Zheng to write a letter to impeach Li Chongyuan, hoping to take away Li Chongyuan's title and dismiss him from official positions and so on.

This also forced Wei Zheng to make troubles on both sides.

Therefore, he used such a method to suggest to Li Shimin that Li Chongyuan should go on an envoy to another country.

In this way, he, Wei Zheng, would not offend Li's clan, and he would not offend the master of the Confucian family, nor would he offend all the scholars and all the civil servants.

Although it was said by Wei Zheng that Li Chongyuan was sent as an envoy to Yeguo.

But who knows?

Li Shimin didn't say it, he Wei Zheng didn't say it, Wang Li didn't say it, no one knew that Wei Zheng got this suggestion.

The old lady listened to Wei Zheng's words, "What Zheng Guogong said is true. I'll go and teach him tomorrow, and let him come to the door to apologize."

Wei Zheng nodded and left.

The old lady sent out of the house.

After watching Wei Zheng's carriage leave, the old lady frowned.

The butler behind him said softly, "Old Madam, Zheng Guogong seems to be doing it for the little man, but he is also doing it for himself."

The old lady turned her head to look at the housekeeper and let out a long sigh.

The old lady was like a mirror in her heart.

Wei Zheng came to the door, how could she not know what was going on inside.

What happened in Chang'an City recently, and the many literati besieging Li Chongyuan's mansion, nothing worries her more than her.

Naturally, the old lady must send someone out to find out the news.

With all kinds of news gathered, the old lady naturally understood that Wei Zheng came to the door this time to inform him of his match with Li Shimin.

Day two.

The court is still in the middle, and the civil servants are constantly attacking Li Chongyuan.

The old lady went to the former Prince Qin's mansion and advised Li Chongyuan for a long time, but Li Chongyuan didn't say a word, didn't say a word.

In the end, the old lady could only shake her head and leave with a sigh.

Day three.

Li Yuan in Li Zhuang, after getting the news, sent his servant Jin back to Chang'an.

"Xiao Langjun, the master thinks that you have caused such a big trouble this time, why not take this opportunity to go out and hide. Tomorrow, the master will return to Chang'an and go to Xisha Island with you." Jin's servant entered the palace queen , to the original Qin Palace.

Li Chongyuan was helpless, "It's so cold, uncle chooses to go to Xisha Island at this time, okay?"

"That's what the Lord's family told me, and I've already told the Holy Majesty." Jin's servant replied.

Li Chongyuan was curious, "What did your majesty say?"

"The Holy Majesty didn't say anything, but I think the Holy Majesty should have left the palace by now, and went to Lizhuang." The servant Jin shook his head.

Time is running out.

Li Chongyuan didn't know what the result would be, but he thought it was impossible for Li Shimin to stop Li Yuan. Although he was not worried, the imperial decree ordered him to leave the capital in three days. Li Chongyuan should also prepare well, "Tang Li, go find me Aunt Huan, let her board the boat tomorrow morning."

"Xiao Langjun, Mrs. Chen Huan is at the house." Tang Li replied.

Li Chongyuan was shocked, "What!!!"

Early morning of the fourth day.

When Li Yuan arrived, under Wang Li's secret escort, he went to Bashui Wharf with Li Chongyuan.

There are many people who send each other off, but not many.

There are people sent by Li Shimin, as well as the old lady, and these brothers of Li Chongyuan.

Li Yuan was going to Xisha Island. Although it was a big deal, no one could stop what Li Yuan insisted on doing, not even his son Li Shimin.

yesterday.

Li Shimin heard Jin's servant said that Li Yuan was going to Xisha Island, so he hurried to Li Zhuang to persuade him for a long time, but he still didn't persuade Li Yuan.

No, Li Yuan and Li Chongyuan arrived at Bashui Wharf early in the morning and boarded the paddle steamer.

Li Yuan was going to such a far place, so it was impossible for Li Shimin, the son, to remain indifferent.

All kinds of imperial guards were sent out, and the imperial army also dispatched a lot.

Although these people did not board the paddle steamer, they followed the paddle steamer all the way to the lower reaches of the Wei River.

After boarding the boat, the paddle steamer headed down the Weishui River.

Once on the boat, Wan'er was like a curious baby, drilling here and there.

He even asked his fourth brother about things above the sea from time to time.

After the girl's interest finally faded away, Wan'er sat beside Li Yuan again.

Now, Wan'er is like Li Yuan's accompanying girl, always following Li Yuan's side and waiting for Li Yuan's orders.

Li Yuan was going to Xisha Island, so Wan'er naturally wanted to follow.

As for the imperial physician, in addition to Zhang Wenli, Li Shimin even sent two additional imperial physicians to accompany him.

As for the guards, they were still Li Yuan's people.

Fortunately, Chang'an is not too far away from Xisha Island.

The paddle steamer was fast enough and steady.

This is not.

A few days later, the paddle steamer had left the Yellow River and entered the sea.

On the boat, Li Chongyuan kept thinking about what Li Shimin said the day before he left Beijing.

On the afternoon before leaving Beijing, after Li Shimin came back from Li Zhuang, he went to the original Qin Palace and left a message.

"Li Chongyuan, did I instigate the Supreme Emperor to go to Xisha Island? Let me tell you, Li Chongyuan, if something happens to the Supreme Emperor, I will ask you."

Li Chongyuan was scared.

Li Yuan's going to Xisha Island was really instigated by him, Li Chongyuan.

For example, if something happened to Li Yuan, the head on Li Chongyuan's head would really be lost.

The fact has already come true, Li Chong has no choice but to be careful in everything.

seven days later.

The paddle steamer arrived at Xisha Island.

After arriving at Xisha Island, Li Yuan was shocked, Wan'er was shocked, and everyone was shocked.

As soon as the boat docked at the pier, Wan'er rushed off the boat like crazy, and ran to the place where the Type A paddle steamer was docked, shouting while running: "Fourth brother, fourth brother, this boat is so big! , how old is she? Will she drive me to the sea in the future?"

Li Chongyuan helped Li Yuan get off the boat.

"Yuan'er, you really opened my eyes, I can't even imagine it. You really built such a big ship, and not just one, but a dozen." Li Yuan was so shocked that he was at a loss. up.

The boat is indeed big, and it is true that there is more than one ship.

Before Li Chongyuan returned to Beijing, Li Chongyuan owned ten Type A paddle steamers.

Moreover, the shipyard has been building Type A paddle steamers, and several of them have been built, but those Type A paddle steamers that have just been built need to be tested and sea trials before they can officially join the fleet.

What's more, in Li Chongyuan's shipyard.

There is also a huge A-type paddle steamer being built by Wanhong and the others.

According to the time, this huge A-type paddle steamer will almost be completed in the near future.

How huge?

Seventy feet long is considered huge.

Seventy feet long, equal to more than 230 meters.

This huge A-type paddle steamer was built by Li Chongyuan and Wan Hong and the others as the first ship.

At the same time, it is also an alternative attempt.

After all, what Li Chongyuan wanted to build the most was a treasure ship.

How long was the treasure ship of the Ming Dynasty? It was nearly 45 feet long and [-] feet wide, which was basically the same size as Li Chongyuan's Type A paddle steamer.

If it weren't for the fact that the treasure ship was too expensive in wood and manpower, Li Chongyuan might have chosen to build a ship like the treasure ship.

but.

The paddle steamer is more suitable for Li Chongyuan, and it is also more suitable for long-distance sailing, and it is easier to repair if it is damaged.

At the same time, the load capacity is large, and it also saves manpower, space and wood.

Shocked, Li Yuan came under the Type A paddle steamer, looked at the huge ship in front of him, and sighed, "I still underestimated you, uncle is really blind. Such a huge ship, uncle fair I can only see it, I can only see it in my body."

"Uncle, this is still a small one. There is a bigger one in the shipyard." When Li Yuan arrived at Xisha Island, it was impossible to hide many things, so he pointed directly at the shipyard in the distance.

Li Yuan followed Li Chongyuan's point, and was even more shocked, "Go, go and see your bigger boat, Yuan'er, uncle can't wait."

(End of this chapter)