The ministers begged me to ascend the throne

Chapter 207 Joke Liang Zhaoyi

At the beginning of Shen Shi, when the riding and archery training was over, Zhao Yao hurried to Lanyuan Pavilion.

At this time, the fourth prince was still busy in Lanyuan Pavilion.

The ministers of Lanyuan Pavilion usually leave the palace at four o'clock in Shenshi.At the end of Shenshi, the gate of the palace will be keyed.

"Fourth brother." Zhao Yao didn't even change his clothes, and ran all the way to Lanyuan Pavilion to find the fourth prince.

The fourth prince was sorting out the papers he had copied in the afternoon. Seeing Zhao Yao coming to him out of breath, he quickly put down the papers in his hand, walked forward, and asked worriedly: "What's the matter, what happened?"

Lin Xueyi at the side brought Zhao Yao a cup of tea thoughtfully, "His Royal Highness, please have a sip of tea first."

"Thank you." After Zhao Yao thanked him, he took the teacup and drank it in a big gulp.

After drinking a cup of tea, Zhao Yao let out a comfortable sigh.

Seeing that Zhao Yaoran's face was covered with sweat, the fourth prince asked with concern, "Did something happen?"

Zhao Yao waved his hand and said, "Fourth brother, nothing happened."

"Really nothing happened?"

"Fourth brother, you said to take me to see how to make paper, did you forget?"

Hearing what Zhao Yao said, the Fourth Prince remembered this matter, and said apologetically, "Sorry, I forgot."

Zhao Yao pouted to the fourth prince: "I knew you forgot, but it doesn't matter, I don't care about you."

The fourth prince pretended to be grateful: "Thank you tenth brother for not fussing with me."

"Fourth brother, take me now." Zhao Yao said anxiously, "There is still time to go now, otherwise the key will be issued later."

"That's why you came to me without even changing your clothes?"

"I'm not in a hurry."

The fourth prince flicked Zhao Yao's forehead with his fingers, and taught him with a stern face: "You should go back to the Kunde Palace to take a bath and change clothes first, instead of running around sweaty, don't you know that you are not in good health? "

"Fourth brother, I'm fine..."

Before Zhao Yao finished speaking, he was interrupted by the fourth prince: "You will catch cold, first follow me to Xingde Palace to take a shower and change clothes."

"Fourth brother, no need..." Before he finished speaking, seeing the fourth prince looking at him sternly, Zhao Yao's scalp became numb, and a flattering smile appeared on his small face, "I listen to fourth brother." Fourth brother The fierce eyes are really scary.

The fourth prince gave Lin Xueyi a few words, and then led Zhao Yao to leave Lanyuan Pavilion.

"Fourth brother, is it too late for me to go to Shang Fang Ling after I take a bath and change clothes?" Zhao Yao carefully looked at the fourth prince's eyes, "The craftsmen will leave the palace later." Otherwise, he wouldn't go to school. So I ran to Lanyuan Pavilion to find the fourth brother.

"There are many eunuchs in Shang Fangling who are craftsmen, and they will not leave the palace." The fourth prince looked helplessly at the anxious Zhao Yao, "You can go to Shang Fang Ling at any time."

"Ah?" Zhao Yao was stunned for a moment, then smiled embarrassedly, "I didn't expect that."

The fourth prince said helplessly and amusedly: "What do you think you are in a hurry for?"

"There's no rush now."

Although it is now June and the weather has become hotter, the wind in the evening is still a bit cool.

Zhao Yao was covered in hot sweat from running before, but now it has turned into cold sweat. The wet underwear sticks to his body, which is not only uncomfortable, but also a bit cold.

The fourth prince was afraid that Zhao Yao would catch cold after blowing the wind, so he hurriedly led him back to his room in Xingde Palace.The servants in the Fourth Prince's room had prepared hot water long ago, and Zhao Yao could take a bath as soon as he arrived.

Zhao Yao stays with the fourth prince from time to time, so he has clothes with the fourth prince.Even if not, the fourth prince will ask someone to make some clothes for him.Furthermore, the fourth prince's childhood clothes are still there.

After bathing, Zhao Yao urged the fourth prince to take him to Shangfangling.The fourth prince had no choice but to take him to Shangfang Ling.

After Yu Hai learned about this, he hurriedly reported it to the Eighth Prince.

"Go to Shang Fangling?" The eighth prince raised his eyebrows in doubt, "What is the tenth brother going to Shang Fangling?"

Yu Haidao: "It is said that the fourth prince took him to see how to make paper."

"Papermaking?" The eighth prince showed surprise, "The tenth brother is curious about papermaking?"

"What's so good about making paper."

The Eighth Prince chuckled and said, "Who knows him. Ask him tomorrow."

The fourth prince brought Zhao Yao to Shang Fang Ling.Shang Fangling is in a relatively remote and inconspicuous location in the imperial city.The two of them walked for half an hour before arriving.

Shangfangling is a place dedicated to making utensils.Utensils include many things, not just utensils needed in the palace.

Knowing that the fourth and tenth princes were coming, Shang Fangling's chief eunuch rushed out to greet them.

The fourth prince explained his purpose, and the eunuch Han Gonggong hurriedly took them to the paper-making yard.

The paper needed in the palace was made by Shangfangling's paper-making institute.

The Papermaking Institute is very large, except for a few craftsmen, the rest are eunuchs in the palace.

Seeing the fourth and tenth princes coming to the paper making yard, the eunuchs were all startled. After all, no noble person had ever been here, let alone a prince.

Eunuch Han called Ding Luo, a young eunuch, who was the eunuch in charge of the papermaking academy and the most powerful paper craftsman in the papermaking academy.Eunuch Han asked him to introduce the papermaking process to the fourth and tenth princes.

Seeing that the fourth and tenth princes were interested in papermaking, Ding Luo was naturally very enthusiastic and introduced to them in detail how they made paper on weekdays.

The fourth prince and the tenth prince listened very seriously.

When Zhao Yao heard something he didn't understand, or something he was curious about, he would ask Ding Luo for advice.

According to Ding Luo, the current paper is made of bark, hemp, rags and old fishing nets.These materials are obviously very cheap, but the paper made from them is not cheap, because the papermaking technology at this time is not too mature, or not perfect.

Papermaking did not appear very long ago, but was invented more than 20 years ago, so this paper is not cheap.

Now all the paper in the world is similar, regardless of high-grade or low-grade paper, that is to say, the paper used by Emperor Wu of Zhou on weekdays is the same as the paper used by ordinary people.However, many aristocratic families and rich people continue to write in brocade silk in order to show their identities.

Zhao Yao stood aside, carefully observing how the eunuchs made paper.

Seeing that Zhao Yao was frowning tightly, the fourth prince asked with concern: "What's wrong?"

"Fourth brother, have you noticed that the paper we use now is yellow and very rough." The paper in Zhao Yao's world in the dream is very fine.By the way, they have a paper called "xuan paper", which is very powerful and easy to use.

"It's always been like this, is there something wrong?"

"I have a way to improve."

When Ding Luo heard what Zhao Yao said, his eyes lit up immediately, and he asked curiously, "Your Majesty, what method are you talking about?"

The fourth prince also asked curiously: "What method?"

"Now the materials we use to make paper are too simple. Have you ever thought about adding other things, such as straw, bamboo, mulberry bark and rattan bark?" Zhao Yao said, "The paper made from these things, It will be better than the paper made now, if you don’t believe me, you can try it.”

Ding Luo humbly asked: "Your Highness, why do you say that?"

"Aren't many of our clothes made of these things, I think you can try to use these things to make paper?" Zhao Yao said seriously, "You can also add other things, I think you can try one by one, Maybe it can make beautiful white paper."

"White paper?"

"Yes, the paper is as white as snow." Zhao Yao recalled the rice paper in Zhao Yao's world in his dream, and said, "There are beautiful textures on the paper, and the backside will not be soaked when you write on it."

The kind of paper Zhao Yao mentioned was exactly what Ding Luo wanted to make, but he couldn't figure out a way.Hearing what Zhao Yao said now, his brain seemed to be opened suddenly.

"Paper made of mulberry bark, bamboo and straw will definitely be very strong. I strongly recommend you to try it."

Ding Luo hurriedly saluted and said, "Your Majesty will definitely try everything that His Majesty said."

Zhao Yao said confidently: "Believe me, the paper made from these things will definitely be very good."

The fourth prince said to Eunuch Han and Ding Luo: "The tenth brother said so, then you all try."

"Yes, Fourth Highness."

Zhao Yao looked at the papermaking courtyard for a while, and then followed the fourth prince out of the papermaking courtyard.

The Fourth Prince was about to say something when he heard Zhao Yao ask Eunuch Han: "Is there any clay in the Shang Fang Ling?"

Eunuch Han said respectfully: "Yes, do you want it, Your Highness the Tenth?"

"I want it to make something." Zhao Yao asked again, "Are there any craftsmen in Shang Fang Ling who are good at carving characters?"

"There are many."

"Choose someone with good skills and come to me at noon tomorrow." Zhao Yao ordered again, "It's best to be an eunuch." If it's a normal craftsman, he will leave the palace at the end of Shen Shi.If it is a eunuch, he can call him at any time.

"The servant will definitely choose a eunuch with good carving skills for you."

Zhao Yao nodded and said nothing.

Eunuch Han asked in a submissive tone: "Your Highness, do you have any orders?"

Zhao Yao thought for a while and said, "No."

Seeing that Zhao Yao was fine, the fourth prince said to him, "Let's go back."

Eunuch Han respectfully sent Zhao Yao and the fourth prince out of Shangfang Ling.

"Brother Ten, those things you said can really make good paper?"

"Yes, very capable." Zhao Yao said firmly, "Fourth brother, just wait and see."

"Tenth brother, why are you so sure?" The fourth prince asked with a puzzled look on his face, "How did you know that these things can make paper, and it can make good paper?"

"Fourth brother, I dreamed about it." Zhao Yao didn't lie, he did dream about it.

"Did you dream about it?" The fourth prince was a little stunned.

"I really dreamed about it, I didn't lie to you, fourth brother." Zhao Yao's expression seemed extremely sincere.

The fourth prince looked at Zhao Yao, then asked with a smile, "How could you dream of these things?"

"I don't know, I just dreamed of it suddenly." Zhao Yao said solemnly, "Then I wanted to try it, maybe it will come true."

The fourth prince could see that Zhao Yao hadn't lied anymore, and he didn't have any doubts about Zhao Yao's words in his heart.

"What did you want the clay for?"

"Fourth brother, I want to make something with clay. If it is made, it will be a good thing." Zhao Yao smiled at the fourth prince and said mysteriously, "Fourth brother, wait for me to make it out. Let me tell you, you will be scared to death by then."

"Scared to death?" The fourth prince laughed, "What are you trying to scare?"

"Fourth brother, you will know when the time comes."

"Then I'll wait."

Just as Zhao Yao was about to say something, his stomach started rumbling.

"Fourth brother, I'm hungry."

The fourth prince reached out and rubbed Zhao Yao's little head, and said with a smile, "Go back and have dinner."

Back at the fourth prince's room in Xingde Palace, Zhao Yao had dinner with the fourth prince, and told the fourth prince what he had done outside the palace these days.

A simple matter, Zhao Yao can say very interestingly and amusingly, making the fourth prince and Wei Mian laugh non-stop.

The fourth prince sighed in his heart, an insignificant thing in life would become a fun thing in the eyes of the tenth brother.

At the same time, Emperor Wu of Zhou was having dinner in Kunde Hall.

Emperor Wu of Zhou knew in his heart that if Liang Zhaoyi was fine, she would not take the initiative to send someone to invite him to Kunde Palace for dinner.

Liang Zhaoyi cooked a table of home-cooked dishes that Emperor Wu of Zhou loved to eat on weekdays.During this period of time, the weather became much hotter, and Emperor Wu of Zhou's appetite became less good.

When the weather is hot, Emperor Wu of Zhou will lose his appetite.

No matter what dishes the imperial dining room made, Emperor Wu of Zhou couldn't let him eat a few more bites.Only the meals cooked by Liang Zhaoyi could improve Emperor Wu's appetite.

During the dinner, Liang Zhaoyi didn't say anything, but kept adding food to Emperor Wu of Zhou.

Sun Kui saw that Emperor Wu of Zhou ate two bowls of rice and drank two more bowls of soup with a whetted appetite. He was very curious: Is there any secret to the food cooked by Lady Zhaoyi, so that the emperor loves it so much?
Emperor Wu of Zhou stopped eating when he was full.

Liang Zhaoyi was afraid that Emperor Wu of Zhou would not be able to sleep at night, so he asked Emperor Wu of Zhou to take a walk in the yard to digest food.

Emperor Wu of Zhou took Liang Zhaoyi's hand and walked slowly: "What did that brat Xiao Shi do?"

"He Lianfang wants to help Yaoyao cultivate power, and also help Yaoyao cultivate fine work."

When Emperor Wu of Zhou heard this, he was not surprised at all.

"I didn't expect him to move so fast."

Upon hearing this, Liang Zhaoyi raised her eyes and looked at Emperor Wu of Zhou in surprise: "You know?"

Emperor Wu of Zhou nodded his head slightly: "Well, I already knew that He Lianfang wanted to assist Xiao Shi to take the top position, and then let Xiao Shi rebel against me."

Liang Zhaoyi was startled: "Then you still let Yao Yao approach He Lianfang?"

"I didn't let you, but Xiao Shi approached He Lianfang himself." Emperor Wu of Zhou said softly, "He Lianfang made a bet with me."

"What bet?"

"Just bet on whether Xiao Shi will rebel against me in the future." Zhou Wudi said with a smile, "He Lianfang will do his best to assist Xiao Shi, and then encourage Xiao Shi to rebel against me. He is sure that Xiao Shi will fulfill his wish , I bet Xiao Shi won't get his wish."

Liang Zhaoyi glared at Emperor Wu of Zhou coquettishly: "You know what Xiao Shi is thinking, why do you ask He Lianfang to assist Yao Yao?"

"He wants to help Xiao Shi, why should I refuse." Emperor Wu of Zhou smiled deeply, "I hope Xiao Shi can fulfill his wish."

"Xiao Shi doesn't like that seat just like you do."

"Otherwise, why would he be my son." He has ten sons, but Xiao Shi is the only one who resembles him the most. "This brat has done a lot of things this time out of the palace."

"It's done a lot of things." Liang Zhaoyi told Emperor Zhou Wu all the things Zhao Yao did out of the palace this time, including the matter of soap.

After hearing this, Emperor Wu of Zhou was shocked, and immediately smiled and said, "As expected of my son!" Xiao Shi, a brat, is quite capable, and he actually made Mr. Xiao work for him. "This brat's brain is really clever, and he can think of a way to pay tribute."

"Is it really okay for He Lianfang to help Yaoyao?" Liang Zhaoyi didn't quite believe He Lianfang, after all, this person is a lunatic.

"It's okay, he will faithfully assist Xiao Shi." Emperor Zhou Wu comforted Liang Zhaoyi, "Everything is under my control, nothing will happen."

Hearing what Emperor Wu of Zhou said, Liang Zhaoyi felt relieved.

"Don't worry about your second brother and them, I will send someone to protect them secretly." Zhou Wudi said, with a gratified smile on his face, "After hearing about the Huns, Xiao Shi thought of forming an army Caravans go to various countries in the Western Regions to do business and quietly inquire about the news of the Huns, which is better than many people.” Among the sons, only Xiao Shi, a stinky boy, has always cared about the affairs of the Huns.It is said that he is most like his second son, and he doesn't care about the new Shan Yu.

"He also said that when he grows up, he must drive the Huns far away, so that the Huns will not dare to think of going south to invade for decades, or even hundreds of years."

"Ambition, worthy of being my son." Emperor Wu of Zhou thought so too. "I'll arrange someone to help Xiao Ten."

Liang Zhaoyi understood what Emperor Wu of Zhou meant and nodded.

"This brat said he is smart, he is indeed smarter than many people, but he really thinks he did these things, I don't know?"

"He really thinks so."

Emperor Wu of Zhou sneered and said, "After all, I'm still a child."

Liang Zhaoyi laughed and said, "Yaoyao was originally a child."

Emperor Wu of Zhou walked with Liang Zhaoyi for a while, talked for a while, and then left the Kunde Hall and returned to the imperial study.

Empress Xie and Concubine Rong felt relieved when they learned that Emperor Wu of Zhou had only had dinner in the Kunde Palace and did not stay overnight in the Kunde Palace.At the same time, he ridiculed Liang Zhaoyi for being overconfident.

They thought that Liang Zhaoyi invited Emperor Wu of Zhou to Kunde Hall for dinner to compete for favor, but they didn't expect Emperor Wu of Zhou to go back after dinner, so why didn't they make fun of them.

When Sun Doudou saw that Emperor Wu of Zhou had returned, he hurriedly asked his master, "Master, why didn't the emperor stay in the Kunde Hall?"

"What do you say?"

Sun Doudou looked at a blank face: "I don't know. It's rare for Madam Zhaoyi to take the initiative to invite the emperor to have a meal in the Kunde Palace. It stands to reason that the emperor should stay in the Kunde Palace, but the emperor did not. Could it be that the emperor treats Madam Zhaoyi..."

Before he finished speaking, Sun Kui beat his head hard: "What nonsense are you talking about?"

"The emperor..."

Sun Kui glared at Sun Doudou, and said in a stern tone, "This is not something you should ask about."

"Master, the other empresses in the palace saw that Empress Zhaoyi had tried so hard to invite the emperor to the Kunde Hall for dinner, but the emperor did not stay in the Kunde Hall. The other empresses would laugh at Empress Zhaoyi."

"Do you think Mistress Zhaoyi would care?" Sun Kui sneered, "Other empresses make fun of Mistress Zhaoyi, but they are the most ridiculous."

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