Li Shimin

Chapter 233 The old man is here

Li Xuan laughed lightly and continued.

"Even if His Majesty doesn't come, I'm going to suggest to His Majesty to open a cement workshop near Qingzhou and a cement workshop in Xingyang, and at the same time lay a cement road from Chang'an to Xingyang, from Qingzhou to Xingyang, and from Xingyang to Qingzhou and Chang'an Lay concrete roads!
In this way, construction can be started everywhere, and the paving can be completed in less than two months! "

"First pave concrete roads for Chang'an and Qingzhou?"

After hearing this, Li Shimin, Changsun Wuji and others were startled.

Immediately, after thinking about it for a moment, they all looked happy.

"What Xuanba said is very true. Luoyang is the accompanying capital, and paving cement roads is better than paving Luoyang first!"

"These reasons are reasonable, and there are so many aristocratic families in Luoyang, they will definitely agree!"

"Even if the aristocratic family disagrees, the Changsun family and the Zheng family must agree!"

"Anyway, no matter what deals those aristocratic families make secretly, the first concrete road is to be built in Luoyang first!"

"Luoyang is connected to the Grand Canal. As long as the cement road between Luoyang and Chang'an is connected, our Datang's control over the south will definitely be strengthened, and the food in the south can be quickly transported to all places in Guanzhong!"

"..."

Without Li Xuan's words, Li Shimin and Changsun Wuji suddenly realized the benefits and feasibility of laying the cement road in Luoyang first.

They were only thinking about how to deal with those aristocratic families before, but they never thought about jumping out of the circle of aristocratic families and laying concrete roads according to their wishes.

How could the aristocratic family who gave priority to paving those roads disagree?
Anyway, the imperial court has the greatest say in the Road Construction Department and the Housing Construction Department!When the family came in, they just wanted the family to pay for it.

"Your Majesty, the most urgent task at the moment is to start a cement factory first. You can take advantage of the establishment of the Housing Construction Department and the Road Construction Department to give some benefits to His Majesty's confidant ministers, such as paving cement roads for the princes and families, or first Build concrete roads for the counties around Chang'an City!"

Li Xuan reminded.

"This?"

Hearing this, Cheng Chusi, Fang Xuanling and the others were startled.

Li Shimin and Du Ruhui's faces were full of joy.

Among them, Fang Xuanling came from the Qinghe Fang family and was a descendant of Yao.Cheng Zhijie came from the Cheng family in Dongah, Jeju, not far from Qinghe.

Not to mention Li Xiaogong, the Li clan is from the Chengji Li family in Longxi.

Except for Li Xiaogong, from Chang'an to Luoyang, and then to Qingzhou, they can also pave and build cement roads for their Patriarch.

Du Ruhui, but the real Jingzhao Du's family, is from Duling County near Chang'an City.

In the past few days, the head of the Fang family and the magistrate of Duling County have come to look for him every day.

"Moreover, taking advantage of these few days, the general supervisor can keep an eye on it all the time, and teach more people who are proficient in laying cement roads. Good thing!"

Li Xuan continued.

"Xuanba's words are justified!"

Li Shimin said quickly.

Du Ruhui bowed respectfully to Li Xuanba, and Li Xuanba's suggestion relieved him of the big siege.

"Hey, will you be a prisoner?"

Suddenly, Cheng Zhijie's expression brightened.

Li Shimin and Li Xuan looked over, and sure enough, they saw Gongsun Nian, the general supervisor, walking over with a sad face.

"I have seen His Majesty, His Highness the Crown Prince, Your Majesty, and Your Excellencies!"

Seeing Li Shimin, the general supervisor squeezed out a smile on his face.

"What do you worry about as a prisoner?"

Li Shimin asked.

"Returning to Your Majesty, for the past few days, I have been visited by many aristocratic families every day, and I can't shirk the banquet. It is really a headache!"

As Li Shimin's confidant, the general supervisor naturally knew what his majesty's attitude was towards those aristocratic families.

Hearing this, Cheng Zhijie, Changsun Wuji and others on the side nodded in agreement.

Although they are nobles of the state, these days, those aristocratic families can always come to the door through various relationships, and they can't refuse.

"Weichen really wished he could live on the construction site every day instead of going back to his house!"

"I didn't expect the general prisoner to have such a wish!"

Li Shimin was startled, his eyes were full of strangeness.

"It's just right, I have something to do, I will arrange it for you!"

Gongsun Nian was overjoyed, and quickly said: "Your Majesty, please give me instructions, I will definitely do my best!"

"I want to pave concrete roads for the counties and counties around Chang'an. Is there any problem with this matter being supervised?" Li Shimin said.

"May I ask Your Majesty, which county will be paved first?"

Gongsun Nian was taken aback for a moment, and was immediately overjoyed.

"What do you suggest?"

Li Shimin asked.

Gongsun Nian was stunned, and quickly said: "Your Majesty, I feel that the concrete roads should be paved for Chang'an City first. The gates of Chang'an City are often crushed by vehicles and horses, so there are gullies everywhere. Whenever it rains, there will inevitably be puddles, and the people will complain endlessly!"

"good!"

Li Shimin nodded slightly.

"Your Majesty, I implore Your Majesty to pave and build concrete roads for Duling County at the same time!"

On the side, Du Ruhui also hurriedly cupped his hands and said.

"Can!"

Li Shimin glanced at Du Ruhui in surprise, and nodded slightly, "But Duling County is only twenty miles away from Chang'an City, so it's not worth setting up a card to collect merchant tax!"

"Return to Your Majesty, the Du family and all the aristocratic families in Duling County know about this matter, and they will all contribute the money!"

Du Ruhui said quickly.

"can!"

Li Shimin nodded and looked at Gongsun Nian.

"So, is it feasible for Chang'an City and Duling County to build cement roads together?"

"Please rest assured, Your Majesty, the minister will work around the clock to complete the construction quickly!"

Gongsun Nian nodded quickly.

"I don't want you to stay day and night, I just want to teach more people who are proficient in cement during this period of time!"

Li Shimin said.

Gongsun Nian was startled, and quickly cupped his hands, "I will definitely do my best!"

"Very good!"

Li Shimin nodded in satisfaction.

Afterwards, after chatting with Li Xuan again for a long time, Li Shimin took Changsun Wuji and others and left slowly.

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Day two.

Lijiazhuang welcomes another wave of tourists with special identities!

Li Xuan had no choice but to squeeze out a smile and greet him personally outside the door.

"Old man Cui Xuanlan from the Cui family of Qinghe, I have met His Royal Highness King Jin!"

Outside the door, a benevolent and well-dressed old man saluted Li Xuan respectfully.

"Li Xuan met Patriarch Cui!"

Li Xuan hurriedly returned the gift.

Afterwards, Li Xuan prepared to meet the old man Cui and walk in.

Suddenly, an old man in fine clothes standing in front of Zheng Mingde also saluted Li Xuan.

"Old man Zheng Yuanzhe from the Zheng family in Xingyang has met His Royal Highness King Jin!"

Li Xuan was astonished, but he still managed to squeeze out a smile and returned the salute.

"I've seen Patriarch Zheng!"

After that, he led the two old men into the house.

After entering the room, Cui Xuanlan and Zheng Yuanzhe greeted Li Yuan, Li Chengqian and others who were on the sofa.

After tossing for a while, the two old men breathed a sigh of relief and sat on the sofa.

Afterwards, he looked at the whole hut curiously.

As the patriarchs of five surnames and seven families, they are all the emperors in their respective states and counties. They have never saluted like this for so many years.

It never occurred to him that the dignified prince, the third younger brother of His Majesty, would actually live in such a small hut.

"I don't know if the two Patriarchs came to the door, but what's the matter?"

After Cheng Chusi and others brought tea, Li Xuan still asked the same question.

"The old man heard that His Highness is willing to help our family, laying concrete roads for Qinghe Cui's family first, so come to pay our respects!"

Cui Xuanlan and Zheng Yuanzhe were taken aback, and said hastily cupping their hands.

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(End of this chapter)