Great Tang princess

Chapter 807 Proposal
Early the next morning, after Li Yuechen finished his daily practice, he went to the Ministry of War and explained Liu Zihe's matter to the senior cadres.

"That's the way it is. There are still many soldiers trapped in South America. After Kurt's ship returns, a rescue operation needs to be organized." Li Yuechen said.

"Your Highness, people need to be rescued, but since Kurt is stationed there, he must keep at least two ships, and the Qingdao Navy's daily training is also inseparable from the ship. At present, there are only six ships behind the big ship. This..." Yao Yuanchong said slowly.

"The seventh ship is already under construction." Li Chongrun said, "According to the report of Qingdao Shipyard, it should be able to go to sea within three months."

Li Xian thought for a while: "But one ship is definitely not enough. After all, it will take a year on the road. At the same time as the rescue in the past, there must be a lot of goods that need to be transported back..."

Having said that, everyone nodded in agreement.

People need to be saved, but at the same time of saving people, we must try our best to maximize the benefits of this trip.

The distance between the two continents is too far, and it takes two years to go back and forth, so other issues must be considered.

Li Yuechen thought for a while: "How about this, leave two ships for Kurt and two for Qingdao Navy training, and then build three ships to go to South America, save people and at the same time, try to transport as much rubber trees and other goods back. ..."

"It's feasible, but the trees are transplanted, and they need to be watered continuously during the process of returning from the boat, so the consumption of fresh water is quite a lot..." Li Xian replied.

At this time, Wang Wuqiong suddenly spoke, pointing to the map and asked: "Your Highness, I wonder if this island can be replenished with fresh water?"

Everyone looked down, and she was referring to Saipan Island that Li Yuechen marked on the map some time ago.

"I can." Li Yuechen nodded, and then asked, "What do you think?"

Wang Wuqiong said: "Your Majesty, I remember that Your Highness once said that the Princess Islands can also replenish fresh water. If so, how about using these two places as post stations for replenishing fresh water?"

As soon as the words came out, the others thought for a while, and couldn't help nodding their heads in agreement.

In any case, geographically speaking, if fresh water can be replenished from these two places, there is no need to carry too much fresh water when departing from South America, and a certain amount of space can be freed up to store more goods.

"It's not a bad idea." Li Yuechen nodded slightly.

Then he was slightly stunned: "In this way, maybe the route back may be more perfect."

While speaking, he got up, picked up a pencil and began to draw on the map.

"Speaking of which, I just remembered that since they are going to South America, they should be able to spare some time on the way. There is an island here, called Easter Island for the time being. There should be fresh water here. And about this location, there is also an island that can The island that replenishes fresh water, let’s call it Fiji. The Solomon Islands also have fresh water, but I don’t know if there are people on these islands at this time... Then you can reach Saipan from here, and after replenishing fresh water , you can come back directly..."

After finishing the painting, Li Yuechen stood up straight, thinking in his heart that it was thanks to himself that he remembered it, and he had slightly improved the world map.

It’s just that these islands themselves can only remember a rough location, and the specific latitude and longitude are not clear, so they can only measure it with a sextant after they go there, and then record it.

This can be regarded as an additional contribution to the subject of geography. Although it is said that it is more than 1000 years ago, the movement of the island should also be in units of ten thousand years.

Even if there is a gap with the future position, it shouldn't be too far off.

After deciding on the route to go to rescue people when the time comes, the meeting is considered to be over.

As for whether there is a problem with this route, no one doubts it at all.

Not for anything else, just because this is what Li Yuechen said.

……

After the meeting, Li Yuechen went to the Engineering Academy to observe the progress of the internal combustion engine.

Because the method of pouring was abandoned and hand-casting was used, it took a lot of time. Now only rough embryos are made, and a lot of grinding is needed later.

After observing for a while, Li Yuechen didn't stay here any longer, told them to speed up as much as possible, and then got up and left.

Now that it is July, this year's military exercises should also be taken into consideration.

Because the Northeast Military Region has the task of continuing to push the national border outward, they don't need to participate in this year's exercise.

The same is true for the Yizhou Military Region. Things are so busy in Tubo now, how can they have the energy to continue the exercise.

So this year's exercise is the Eastern Capital Qianniuwei and the Qingdao Military Region.

As for the location of the exercise, let the cadres discuss where it is more appropriate to put it.

Now they can already do things in this area, and they don't need Li Yuechen to do it himself.

……

A few days later, Li Yuechen was called into the palace by his elder brother.

When she came to Jixian Temple, she sat down carelessly: "Brother, why did you ask me to come?"

"About Run'er's marriage..."

"What's the use of asking me about Run'er's marriage?" Li Yuechen was puzzled.

Li Xian shook his head: "The key is that he has been with the woman from the Lu family for some time, and many people have seen the two of them go to the football game together. If we don't mention marriage, it will inevitably make people think that my royal family is ruining good women. ..."

"Speaking of which, this is indeed a problem." Li Yuechen nodded in agreement.

After all, Li Chongrun was the emperor's son, and he was born with a halo, no matter where he went, he was always easy to be noticed.

The same was true for Lu Yao who was by his side. The two of them went to watch the game together, and others would naturally think that there was something between them.

In this case, if you don't mention marriage, it seems a bit unreasonable.

After thinking about it, he raised his head and said, "Then why not call Run'er over and ask him what he means."

"Alright." Li Xian nodded and said to Sun Jingbang, "Go and call Run'er, and send someone to call the Queen too."

"Here!" Sun Jingbang agreed, turned and left.

Afterwards, the siblings sat down and chatted while drinking tea. After a while, Wei Lian'er came over.

When I heard that I was going to discuss marriage with my son, I immediately sat down and expressed my views.

"I said it's time to think about it. Your Majesty kept saying that you don't have to worry about it a few days ago..." Wei Lian'er squinted at Li Xian and complained.

"I didn't expect that he would keep procrastinating..." Li Xian felt a little wronged.

Not long after, Li Chongrun also came over.

After saluting, he sat beside him: "Grandpa and Madam asked the child to come over, do you have any orders?"

"This time, it's about your marriage. If the woman from the Lu family doesn't like it, she should break up as soon as possible, so as not to ruin her reputation." Li Xian opened his mouth and taught him a lesson.

When Li Chongrun heard this, he was slightly taken aback: "Speaking of which, the boy is planning to talk to his parents about this."

"You don't want to go back on your word, do you?" Wei Lian'er's eyes widened, "You've watched football games with others many times, so it's not okay if you go back on your word. Even if you don't want to be your wife..."

"Oh, I'm thinking too much!" Li Chongrun shook his head helplessly, "I'm planning to propose marriage, but I just want to explain it to her personally."

"Since you have thought of proposing marriage, you can go directly, as long as your parents agree, won't the matchmaker's words be fine?" Wei Lian'er asked.

However, Li Chongrun shook his head: "I still want to explain it myself, don't worry, I'll go today."

With that said, he stood up and left.

"Run'er, wait..."

Wei Lian'er wanted to say something, but by this time he had already run out.

In desperation, she turned her head to look at Li Yuechen: "What the hell... does this child want to do?"

"I can probably guess it, sister-in-law, don't worry, I'll follow and have a look." Li Yuechen smiled, got up and ran out all the way.

After catching up with Li Chongrun, he asked gossipingly, "Is Run'er planning to propose marriage?"

"Marriage proposal? What do you mean?" Li Chongrun was bewildered.

"Uh... that is, you plan to explain to her personally?" Li Yuechen asked.

Li Chongrun nodded: "That's right, my nephew really likes her, so I have to explain it myself."

"Okay, I support you!" Li Yuechen nodded, "You take her to Taiping Restaurant today, and my aunt will book a box for you!"

"Thank you, aunt!" Li Chongrun agreed and left quickly.

For his nephew's lifelong event, Li Yuechen rode directly to Taiping Restaurant, called the shopkeeper, ordered the largest box, and ordered food.

He went into the box next to him and waited.

Today, the Taiping restaurant is still a wooden building, and the sound insulation of the boxes is actually not very good.

As long as the slit is opened slightly, you can clearly hear what is being said inside.

Therefore, when many people talk about things, they usually choose Lelou with better sound insulation.

And Taiping Restaurant, in the final analysis, is a place to eat, and will not talk about any shameful things here.

……

Seeing that the time was approaching, Li Yuechen waved to the guards: "Don't make any noise for a while, you know?"

"Don't worry, Your Highness!" The guards agreed, and all became quiet, motionless.

Li Yuechen listened to the movement outside while eating.

Although this is the second floor, the noise in the hall on the first floor can still be heard to the second floor.

It's just that their noise didn't affect too much, so Li Yuechen didn't care.

At dusk, the restaurant became more and more lively.

While eating, Li Yuechen paid attention to the movement around him.

Not long after, I heard Xiao Er's voice: "You two gentlemen, this way please!"

Hearing that it was coming, Li Yuechen put down his chopsticks directly, and walked to the wall to listen.

On the other side, Li Chongrun led Lu Yao into the box and sat down.

Before I could speak, the dishes were served one after another, and the quantity was not many, only four dishes.

Li Yuechen also considered that there were only two of them after all, so it was better not to waste it.

After serving the food, Xiao Er turned around and went out, closing the door respectfully.

Lu Yao smiled: "Why did the prince treat me to dinner today?"

"Hey, didn't you go to the football game before, and today you want to have dinner together..." Li Chongrun replied.

Although his culture is not bad, the word "dinner" is rarely used in the army, and it usually means eating.

In the final analysis, it is still a matter of habit, especially those who have been in the grassroots, and generally seem out of place with the upper class in many things.

As he spoke, he sat opposite her: "I actually have something to say today, so I didn't ask for wine..."

Lu Yao was slightly taken aback: "My lord, please tell me."

"It's not an order, but I just want to chat casually." Li Chongrun shook his head, "Eat first, let's talk while eating."

Afterwards, the two chatted one after another.

Li Yuechen, who had been eavesdropping next door, was not in a hurry, so he sat against the wall, waiting for the two of them to talk.

After a while, the two had almost eaten.

Li Chongrun thought for a while, and said, "Speaking of which, you and I have been together for a long time, and I really like you, so I plan to propose marriage. I wonder if you...would like to..."

Hearing such a straightforward expression, Li Yuechen next door couldn't help but clenched his fists.

Yes, good nephew, it's a straight ball, it's not bad, it has a bright future.

Lu Yao is not a twitchy character. Hearing such a straightforward expression, he thought for a while, and then replied: "I... also like the prince! If the prince is willing to propose marriage, it would be great!"

Again, most of the girls in this era are more manly in character.

The same is true for Lu Yao, plus she is an official, so there is no twitching at all.

Hearing her straightforward answer, Li Chongrun stood up without saying a word, "If that's the case, then I'll go to propose marriage tomorrow, what do you think?"

"Okay, everything is up to the lord!" Lu Yao smiled and nodded, but then suddenly asked: "It's just that I'm three years older than the lord, the saint..."

"Don't worry, neither Grandpa nor Auntie will have any objections!" Li Chongrun shook his head and said that it was nothing serious at all.

Seeing that he answered without the slightest hesitation, Lu Yao nodded: "In that case, I don't have any doubts! I am really happy to be with the prince during this time."

"Well, so do I!" Li Chongrun nodded slightly.

Li Yuechen next door smiled silently, and almost couldn't help applauding.

Then the two got up and left. Li Yuechen didn't continue to follow, but just looked at the back of the two leaving on the window sill, showing a satisfied smile.

This can be regarded as the mandarin duck tree that I selected. No matter what, the two of them can finally get married, and I can be regarded as a part of the credit.

Coupled with the fact that Li Chongrun has always been regarded as a son, at this moment, there is also a sense of satisfaction that the son has finally married a wife.

That night, Li Chongrun went back to the palace and told his parents what had happened.

After all, it is rare to propose marriage by oneself. Li Chongrun hopes that his father can go to Lu's family to propose marriage for him.

Of course, Li Xian didn't have any objections, so he agreed without saying a word.

Wei Lian'er also said with a smile that it's best to go to Lu's house together tomorrow, and have a good chat with Lu Yao's mother.

On the other side, Lu Yao also talked about what happened today when she went home.

Seeing that her 21-year-old daughter was finally getting married, Lu Yao's mother also laughed.

(End of this chapter)