Great Tang princess

Chapter 849 Development
The news that the dudes began to inquire about motorcycles soon reached Li Yuechen's ears.

So she asked people to release the news that this thing can be bought, but there are conditions.

The first is expensive, the price of a car of this thing is 5000 yuan.

The second is that you must first take a driver's license test, and you can only ride on the road with a driver's license.

The price didn't surprise the dudes who were asking around.

Isn't it just money? It's a small problem!

But this driver's license really makes a group of people a little confused, but it's useless if you don't understand, that's how the law is.

The emergence of motorcycles represented the beginning of motor vehicles entering the civilian field, so Li Yuechen wrote a memorial to the emperor and assigned tasks to the University of Political Science and Law.

She proposed the traffic law, which was refined and perfected by the University of Political Science and Law, and then officially promulgated.

Since it was a document issued by the emperor himself, the University of Political Science and Law didn't say anything.

Immediately follow the basic regulations sent by Li Yuechen, start research and refine them.

At the same time, the dandies also inquired about the location of the driving school, and began to pay for registration.

However, considering that it will take some time for the traffic law to be perfected, the motorcycle driving school will not start until the spring of next year.

The main reason is that she still has a lot of things to do in the future, and she really doesn't have time to teach these dandies how to ride motorcycles.

Motorcycles and cars are definitely not just a single product, but one of the by-products of the engine.

Therefore, during this period of time, Li Yuechen made several trips to the Engineering Academy to ask them to study a few more things.

That starts with quad bikes, which are true all-terrain vehicles.

But having said that, in fact, the off-road performance of this so-called all-terrain vehicle is not as good as that of two-wheeled off-road vehicles at certain times.

The main problem is the size. Quad bikes are large and not suitable for crossing narrow jungles and too rough mountain roads.

In addition, the body is also heavier, and the same engine is far inferior to the explosive power on a two-wheeled vehicle.

If it was a master of Li Yuechen's level, he could leap across ravines under four meters on two rounds of cross-country riding.

If there is a suitable height difference or a steep slope that allows the body to jump high, the width can even reach six or seven meters.

But the four-wheeled motorcycle will not work, and the weight of the body itself will be greatly restricted.

However, quad bikes still have their place, and Li Yuechen wanted to try them out to see if they could replace horses and become the mounts of cavalry.

At least motorcycles run much faster than horses. Theoretically speaking, it should be feasible for two people, one in front and one in back, to focus on driving in the front and attack in the back.

Besides, motorcycles are much easier to control than horses, maybe they can form a battle formation or something.

Of course, it's really hard to say whether it will work or not. We can only look at it after it is made.

There are others, which are reserved for naval use.

Two-person motorboats and multi-person speedboats.

These are all good things for performing missions at sea and short-distance voyages, and they should be able to come in handy.

Then she drew the design drawings of these things and handed them over to the Engineering Academy for them to study them slowly.

Now that the engine has been made, it doesn't matter whether it is a motorcycle, a motorboat, or even a speedboat.

In essence, the engine is covered with a different shell. If some aerodynamics and other issues are considered, it will not be too complicated.

Because aerodynamics is not only understood by Li Yuechen, but also by this group of highly skilled craftsmen.

It's nothing more than a system, but since different craftsmen in the Academy of Engineering began to communicate and integrate different knowledge, new cognitions have also begun to emerge.

I'm afraid it won't be long before these things will meet right away.

……

After the first batch of motorcycle students finished their studies, it was summer, and it was so hot that it was to death.

After sending these soldiers back to the military area where he was serving, Li Yuechen's escort also completely threw away their horses and replaced them with motorcycles.

In this way, when she travels by car in the future, she doesn't have to worry about the guards being unable to keep up.

Their motorcycles are not the silver-white ones that just appeared on the scene, but have red and black paint.

The words "Princess Mansion Guard" are even written on the side of the car body, which is very powerful and domineering.

When traveling, there are eight motorcycles in front of the car and eight motorcycles in the back, wrapping the car in the middle, which is much more domineering than a horse-drawn carriage.

There is one person on each motorcycle, so that even if something happens that causes damage to the motorcycle, two people can ride temporarily.

Although Li Yuechen has always maintained a low-key style, but after all, she is a majestic eldest princess, so she still has to put on a show.

Thus, such a domineering convoy appeared in the Eastern Capital City, often appearing on the main street.

Li Xian's eyes were very hot when he saw it. Taking advantage of the June [-]th court meeting, he called his sister to the palace and drank tea in Jixian Hall.

While chatting, the topic started to change: "Speaking of which, your convoy is running around the city all day, when will you give it to your brother..."

"Brother, as the emperor, he seldom goes out of the palace on weekdays, and he doesn't need it." Li Yuechen picked up his teacup, "Nowadays, the cost of cars and motorcycles is very high, so it's better not to waste resources."

"How can it be said that it is a waste of resources?" Li Xian became anxious all of a sudden, "As a brother, as the emperor of a country, how can he be inferior to a princess like you? How decent is it?"

Having said that, he changed his tone again: "Besides, it's for your own good."

"For me?" Li Yuechen raised his eyebrows, "How do you say that?"

"You wander around the city all day long. With such a luxurious motorcade, if someone talks about it, you'll feel presumptuous. Although I don't mind it, it's always bad for people to gossip behind their backs..."

Seeing that the elder brother started to use all means, Li Yuechen felt helpless: "Okay, okay, don't talk about it, anyway, this is not possible, the cost is too high..."

"That's not how it is!"

At this time, Wei Lian'er who was standing next to her suddenly spoke up: "Your Majesty's ostentation is always indispensable. Since the cost is high, how about letting Webster pay the money?"

Good guy, I almost forgot that my sister-in-law is also a big dog.

Although Webster was not considered a top rich and noble family, his background was not bad.

If you really want to build a convoy for the emperor, although it is a bit expensive, the money is not unaffordable.

But this aroused Li Yuechen's curiosity: "Why did sister-in-law pay this money?"

"Your Majesty has paid a lot for me over the years. Husband and wife are one. If Your Majesty wants it, I am naturally willing to help..."

While speaking, he showed a smile, revealing his love.

But don't say it, what you said is very reasonable.

It is well known how well Li Xian has treated her these years, so much so that gossip about the emperor being afraid of his wife has spread everywhere.

And Li Xian never clarified it. He would rather bear the name of being henpecked and be happy every day.

It is already extremely unbelievable that a husband and wife can do this, and they are still an emperor.

So Wei Lian'er also thought about doing something for her husband.

Although the country's finances are getting richer year by year, Li Xian, the emperor, has not become much richer, and is still about the same as before.

Now he wants a more domineering team, so he will pay for it himself.

Although the price of gasoline is not low now, a majestic emperor doesn't travel by car every day, and it doesn't cost much.

However, it is worth mentioning that products such as gasoline and kerosene will probably not take long before foreign countries begin to realize the true value of Weishui.

Fortunately, Wei Lian'er's hidden guards have been keeping an eye on this news, trying to delay it as much as possible.

After all, only foreigners will know the true value of Weishui later, which will be more conducive to the development of Datang.

Speaking of this, after several months, the king of the Great Food Kingdom also gave the messenger a reply.

It can agree to Datang's request to double the size of the land, which is equivalent to 300 million yuan.

The technology of the airship and the two finished products add up to 500 million. This land is worth 300 million, and the remaining 200 million is paid with gems, spices or gold.

After receiving it, the Ministry of Rites consulted Li Yuechen for his opinion.

If she had any opinions, she would wake up laughing from a dream.

After the land is expanded, it will be as big as the future Kuwait, or even a circle bigger.

Just talking about the value of this land is enough for Datang to have no shortage of oil for a long time to come.

So a few days ago, Li Yuechen had already suppressed a smile and signed an agreement with the envoy of the Great Food Kingdom, and he was in such a good mood these days that he was about to go to heaven.

After hearing my sister-in-law's answer, I thought about it for a while: "Okay, sister-in-law will offer you a cost price. I'll get a motorcade for my brother."

Li Xian immediately smiled after hearing this: "That's a good relationship!"

There is no problem at all in designing a fleet for the emperor. Get a luxury off-road vehicle that is nearly six meters long as the emperor's car.

The front and rear motorcycles add up to [-] motorcycles, and five motorcycles on each side, which will definitely pull him up.

At that time, the painting on the motorcycle will write the words "Royal Guard", and it will be painted in black and gold.

The same is true for the car, which is completely black and painted with golden strokes to ensure that outsiders can feel the domineering emperor when they see it.

"Brother, wait for me for a period of time, at most a year, and it will be done."

"Another year?" Li Xian opened his eyes wide.

Li Yuechen smiled helplessly: "It takes time to make cars and motorcycles, not to mention training qualified drivers from inside guards."

"If the driver doesn't say anything, then the car can't supply my palace first?" Li Xian asked.

"There is nothing wrong with it, but with a limited supply of troops, we can minimize the number of deaths of our Tang soldiers, what do you think, brother?" Li Yuechen asked rhetorically.

Hearing these words, Li Xian fell silent.

He remembered the scene of the Luoshui overflowing many years ago, and the soldiers rushed into the water one after another.

Those soldiers are all warriors of the Tang Dynasty. If you think about it carefully, if you, the emperor, can think about them more and let them sacrifice as little as possible, that would be a great thing.

Thinking of this, he nodded: "Brother Wei understands, supply the army first, and brother will talk last, don't worry!"

Hearing my brother's answer, Li Yuechen smiled with satisfaction: "No problem, brother, don't worry!"

……

Although it is said to be about a year, in fact, with the completion of various work such as car production and driver training, it is already the beginning of Guangshun's fourth year.

In the fourth year of Guangshun, the third day of February, Weishi.

Outside the city gate of the Eastern Capital, an extremely luxurious convoy slowly appeared and drove towards the city.

At the front of the convoy were two rows of a total of ten motorcycles. The drivers on the cars were all wearing black military uniforms with shining epaulettes on their shoulders.

If anyone who has served in the army is present, they can recognize that the people here are at least third-rank non-commissioned officers.

Now, the two sides of the right lane, which has been divided into two-way lanes, are already full of soldiers in military uniforms.

Each of them has a knife almost as long as a person hanging from their waist, which is the standard weapon of the royal guard.

Those on motorcycles only had an ax as their cold weapon, but everyone carried a shotgun on their backs.

Following the motorcycle was a four-wheel off-road vehicle nearly two feet long.

The whole body is pure black, but there are golden lines on the doors and front hood and other places with borders, shining in the sun.

There were also motorcycle riders with guns on both sides of the off-road vehicle, followed by ten motorcycles.

On both sides of the streets in the city, there were crowds of people watching the excitement, many of them even boldly waved at the black SUV.

And such behavior did not cause the soldiers to stop them. Anyway, they just waved their hands, and they didn't do anything out of the ordinary.

This is the scene of the emperor coming back from going out to participate in the spring plowing ceremony today, and many people spontaneously greeted him on both sides of the street.

Today's Tang Dynasty has changed too much, and the public's attitude towards the royal family has also undergone great changes.

At least from the current scene, it can be seen that the emperor is no different from an idol in the eyes of the people.

And Li Xian in the car also smiled and looked at the people on both sides of the road outside the window, and couldn't help but smile slightly: "Speaking of which, I haven't seen anyone wearing patched clothes in recent years."

"It disappeared many years ago." Li Yuechen, who was sitting in the co-pilot, smiled without looking back, "Isn't this a good thing, it means that the people of Tang Dynasty are living a better life."

Li Xian stroked the beard on his chin: "Well, and this face looks good too."

"Guotai Minan, this is naturally normal." Li Yuechen replied, "I just hope it can last forever."

"Not to mention, this year's spring plowing ceremony is much more lively than before." Li Chongrun, who was in charge of driving, also laughed.

Originally, the inner guard was supposed to be in charge of driving, but Li Chongrun said he wanted to try, so he drove when he came back today.

He does have a driver's license, but he doesn't usually drive much, and he just wants to practice more while he can.

On the way back to the palace, Li Xian suddenly said: "Speaking of which, shouldn't it be time to return to Chang'an next year?"

"Yeah, the days here won't be too long, let's enjoy it more." Li Yuechen replied.

"At this time, Chang'an is ready?"

"Don't worry, everything that needs to be done has been done, the Daming Palace has also been repaired, and everything that should be there!" Li Yuechen laughed.

The main reason is that there are various facilities such as bathhouses in the imperial palace of the Eastern Capital. Li Xian was afraid that he would not be used to living in the Daming Palace when he went back.

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