Cultivation of chastity

Chapter 107 The First Spy of Yue Palace
"Me! Mistress?!" Peacock didn't react when he heard Li Tai's words, or Peacock had never thought about such a thing.

It's like after being sold to Li Tai by Zheng Fengchi, she thought she could only be a bird in a cage in the Yue Palace, but she didn't expect Li Tai to let her take care of the dowry after assessing her ability, and now she has gradually become the Yue King. The white gloves of the Wangfu, manage all kinds of business outside the Yuewangfu.

Although Peacock does not deny it, if there is no signboard of Yuewang Mansion behind him, then he must not be able to do so smoothly.

But Peacock himself also knows that being sold by his relatives and coming to this strange environment, only the wealth he owns can make him feel a little warm, even if this kind of warmth is a little bit self-deceiving.

But no matter how you say it, it was only when Peacock really came to the Yue Palace that he was in a trance of being a new man.

Even so, Peacock never thought that he could become a female wife, and he never thought about such a thing.

"Yeah!" Li Tai nodded, "If you don't want to do it, then recommend someone.

The main reason is that the textile ability is good enough to at least convince the female students, and they can be more fair in dealing with things. "

"Your servant obeys!" Peacock replied to Li Tai with a sigh of relief unconsciously when he heard Li Tai's words.

"By the way, it's winter. How is the mine running? Can we supply boiled water?" Li Tai asked again.

Peacock hastily replied to Li Tai at this moment,

"Since the Weishui River was dredged and water transportation was built, honeycomb charcoal can be circulated upstream and downstream of the Weishui River by boats.

Bathhouses for people to take a bath and boiled water shops for fetching water have been built in the Weihe wharf area, and small shops have been opened in the vicinity.

However, it has become very difficult to continue driving to the inland beyond the Weihe River! "

"It's okay, let's open it along the Wei River!" Li Tai waved his hand, but he didn't take this matter to heart.

Li Tai is very clear that in the final analysis, it is the problem of floating population and cost.

Because the surrounding roads have not been repaired, the transportation cost of the river is the lowest, so honeycomb briquettes are made and can be transported very conveniently through the Weishui River.

But if it is not for the shops near the Weishui River, the cost of honeycomb coal is too high, and the second is that there are too few consuming groups.

Strictly speaking, it is very normal for a store in the service industry to close down.

"There is another thing!" Peacock thought,
"Because the days are getting colder every day, local villagers near the coal mine often come to pick up ore near the coal mine.

Although they have been expelled several times, there will always be people who steal the mine at night.

These things are relatively rare in Chang'an, but they are much more common in Qinzhou and Yuanzhou where the people are poorer.

So, I think it should be informed to the local government, so that these people do not come to steal again. "

To tell the truth, it seems that some large households who own mountains, rivers and rivers will basically notify the local government to declare their sovereignty.

If some people moved every plant and tree here, even if they were beaten to death, the people would die in vain.

Of course, it is generally not so serious for the upper class, but the people who work at the bottom, in order to show their rights, will use chicken feathers as arrows, and they will not feel that they are wrong if they really drive people to death.

"..." Li Tai couldn't help sighing when he heard Peacock's words, and said,

"I remember there is a honeycomb charcoal factory near the mine, right? Don't target these common people, let them take it.

As long as the coal mines picked up are sent to the honeycomb charcoal factory, a basket of raw ore can be exchanged for one-third of the honeycomb charcoal, and they will change it themselves! "

"This is not good, this is our coal mine!" Hearing Li Tai's words, Peacock was very reluctant.

"We are the Yue Palace, not a merchant's house!" Li Tai stretched out his hand and touched the peacock's nose, and said kindly,
"Peacock, you are serious and responsible in doing things, and you are better at business, but don't be limited by the business itself."

Peacock Hongxia crawled all over her cheeks, obviously feeling ashamed of her inadequacy, and said, "It's because my subordinates have lost their temper."

Li Tai watched the peacock admit his mistake, nodded and said: "It's okay, if the guy from the foreign race dies, he will die.

But treating the tribe and those workers who work in the mines with a certain degree of kindness will help the development of the entire mining system! "

"Subordinates understand!" Peacock nodded to Li Tai when he heard Li Tai's words.

Li Tai continued: "By the way, you have also taken over the business of coal and boiling water.

After all these years of boiling water, are there any craftsmen who are talented in boiling water? "

Hearing Li Tai's words, Peacock was a little puzzled, because she didn't understand what it means to boil water to be more talented!

Li Tai looked at the peacock's bewildered expression, and continued:
"After the water is boiled, there will be water vapor upwards, and the hot water can't be wasted!
Find some craftsmen to see if you can make a piston on it to hold down the steam, and then make some tools to change the power of the steam.

In this way, this thing can exert force continuously, and can change the direction of force. If it can replace the water flow, it may become a new mill! "

Hearing this, although Peacock couldn't understand it at all, he didn't doubt the possibility of this thing at all.

In Peacock's view, first, the direction Li Tai pointed out is absolutely correct.Second, if not successful, please continue to refer to the first point.

"My lord, I will organize people to try it!" Peacock immediately replied to Li Tai.

Li Tai nodded and didn't say much, because in Li Tai's view, as long as the peacock walks in this direction, he will definitely gain something.

To be honest, many people think too high-end about steam engines.

It is believed that the development of the steam engine requires the development of the industrial system, the advancement of metal materials, the need for a separate condenser, an insulating layer outside the cylinder, oil-lubricated pistons, planetary gears, parallel-moving linkages, centrifugal Type governor, throttle valve, pressure gauge, etc. configuration.

But in fact, this kind of thing is an industrial steam engine, which was taken out for the first industrial revolution.

For Li Tai, what he needs is just the prototype of the steam engine, the "steam ball", and on this basis, he should find a way to convert this kinetic energy into mechanical energy, and let this mechanical energy perform simple movements such as the simplest rotation.

As for the function of this thing, as long as it reaches the level of a stone mill, it is enough to grind wheat and millet.

Yes, Li Tai's idea is so simple, it is this kind of machine that can play a role in agriculture!
Li Tai doesn't think that he can produce an industrial-level steam engine in this era, because this kind of thing involves the overall social productivity, but Li Tai believes that he has already arranged for boiling water, and the technology of boiling water in the entire Tang Dynasty is the top. .

Then I completed the waterwheel technology in the past few years, so I naturally combined the two to see what I could research.

Li Tai never believed that the development of technology in the East should be copied from the Western model.

Because Li Tai feels that the national conditions of China and the West are different. For the East, the importance of agriculture far exceeds that of the West.

And this thing is probably not even the original version of the steam engine when it is invented, but as long as it can be invented successfully, it can become an important bridge connecting the coal industry and agriculture.

The most important thing is that this thing can generate value in agriculture, and then there is a basis for survival in the land of China.

As long as it is useful for agriculture, there is no need for Li Tai to secretly research some trans-epochal steam engine.

As long as this thing can participate in the most basic grain processing skills such as grinding, the Chinese people will definitely try their best to improve it, so that this thing can participate in the overall process of grain processing, thereby improving production efficiency.

At this time, there is no need to say anything. Coal will be valued by the court immediately.

Because in the eyes of normal people, this process is to increase the efficiency of food processing by burning useless coal.

The matter of energy will really attract people's attention.

Unlike now, when Li Tai bought coal mines as much as he wanted, the entire court was left alone, and some people even laughed at Li Tai for being stupid.

Because the coal mines that Li Tai keeps contracting, it seems that except for heating in winter, in most cases, the coal is just used to boil water or keep eggs.

Peacock completed the task report, Li Tai also ordered the task, and left soon.

Li Tai couldn't help frowning when he thought of this matter. After thinking about it for a while, he felt that he should pay more attention to it.

"It's just that the research of Peacock's subordinates is still not enough, and we still need to get some master craftsmen to help!" Li Tai thought.

Li Tai thought of this, so he immediately called Bai He and asked, "When shall we go to the Ministry of Civil Affairs to pay taxes?"

"It's just these few days!" Bai He said to Li Tai, "Master Du has checked the number, and it will be delivered in a few days!"

"I'll send this tax to the Ministry of Civil Affairs!" Li Tai said calmly, "I just need to go to Taipu Temple."

When Bai He heard Li Tai's words, he hurriedly said, "Then I'll go and inform Lu Sima to get ready to enter Chang'an."

Li Tai waved his hand and asked Bai He to get ready.

Li Tai watched Bai He leave, and couldn't help but think of the words he wrote in his diary to praise Du Ruhui.

It's been so long, and it's been brewing for so long, but nothing happened.

It doesn't matter whether it's Li Shimin alienating Du Ruhui or getting close to Du Ruhui, but what kind of reaction is there if there is no reaction!

It has to be said that Li Tai was a bit confused, but since Li Shimin didn't react, he naturally couldn't move around, just pretend that nothing happened and continue to do his own thing steadily.

"Sure enough, I'm still too positive. I can't understand the rhythm in this high-end game!"

Li Taiduo hopes that he has the IQ of Chen Ping and Jia Xu, so that he can know autumn when a leaf falls, but he can't understand the current rhythm!
While Du Ruhui was working in the Weishui River, he was puzzled, "According to the logic, the sage should invite me back to Beijing?"

To be honest, Du Ruhui was not demoted to work in the Weihe River, but because of his sudden illness in the past few days, he had to recuperate for half a year, so it was inconvenient for him to return to the court directly.

After all, Dai Zhou has been doing his job for a long time, and although he hasn't removed the code word, he is about to become Minister of the Ministry of Officials.

It happened to be Li Tai's water transportation plan, so Du Ruhui was arranged for this plan. Now that this plan is slowly coming to an end, in Du Ruhui's view, he should go back to the center of the imperial court to be his official secretary. !
But the reality is that Li Shimin doesn't seem to have any intention of calling him back to the central government, which inevitably makes Du Ruhui puzzled?
In fact, as the project came to an end, Fang Xuanling also drew up a memorial for Du Ruhui to return to the central government.

But after Li Shimin saw it, he called Fang Xuanling over, looked at Fang Xuanling and said:
"The others are following what you played, Xuanling, but Keming has gotten too close to Qingque these days!"

"Saint, Keming works diligently, works diligently for the country and the people, and devotes himself to the country and the people. Although the Weishui water transportation is mostly based on the suggestion of the King of Yue, I guarantee that Keming is absolutely selfless and has a loyal heart to the Tang Dynasty!" Fang Xuanling said quickly.

"Don't I know Keming?" Li Shimin waved his hand, "But I'm worried about Qingque!"

Hearing this, Fang Xuanling could only shut up. Facing Li Shimin's words at this moment, Fang Xuanling knew that everything he said was wrong!
"So Qing, is there a way to not insult Keming, but also let Keming leave the center for a period of time.

It makes Qingque understand that you should not make personal friends with important ministers, let alone have delusional thoughts! "Li Shimin begged Fang Xuanling.

"If the saint just asks Keming to leave the center temporarily, there is no other way!"

Fang Xuanling said silently in his heart, Lao Du, you will definitely forgive me, and then said with a righteous face,

"The Weishui water transport system has come to an end, and the Weishui water transport system is an experiment of the Grand Canal system.

The sage can let Keming be the envoy to dethrone him, and specially inspect the counties and counties along the canal from Youzhou to Qiantang.

One is to investigate the water potential of the canal and prepare for the start of canal water transportation.

The second is to inspect the virtuous and unworthy officials, ask about the sufferings of the people, appoint people who have been stagnant for a long time, and dismiss incompetent officials.

In addition, the inspection time can be extended a bit, and it can be regarded as letting Keming go out to relax. "

"Hmm~" Li Shimin nodded when he heard Fang Xuanling's words, "When Keming finishes dealing with the Weishui matter and asks him to come to the capital, I will have a personal talk with him."

Li Shimin said here to look at Fang Xuanling, and added, "When the time comes, you will be with me, remember to say good things for me."

"Okay, okay!" Fang Xuanling couldn't help but smiled wryly, but Fang Xuanling couldn't help muttering in his heart at this moment.

His Majesty placed a lot of King Yue around him.

Du Ruhui only approached a little bit, but was actually dismissed by His Majesty.

It seems that His Majesty will not give the King of Yue a chance to repeat the story of Xuanwu Gate!
Thinking of this, Fang Xuanling felt a lot more relaxed.

For Fang Xuanling, seizing the heir is really too dangerous, and he only hopes that Datang will be passed on steadily.

Although Du Ruhui has been suffering for a while now, it shows that Li Shimin has no intention of abolishing the elders and establishing the younger ones.

And it proved that Li Tai has Li Shimin's people by his side, which made Fang Xuanling heave a sigh of relief.

At the moment, in the study of King Yue's Mansion, Li Tai is concentrating on writing his diary.

Tomorrow, I have to write it down when I go to Chang’an, and I need to write it down when I’m going to Taipu Temple. The purpose is also clearly written. I miss my mother Aye, so I need to write it down carefully!

spy?Lick the dog?Lao Tzu is the number one spy in the Yue Palace, and Li Shimin's number one dog licker!

"Wow, wang wang!"

(End of this chapter)