Hengdao Sixteen Kingdoms

Chapter 762 Surge

If it's just to keep out the cold, you don't need cotton at all, just fill the linen with cotton wool.

One of the great advantages of hemp is that it has a high yield and is easy to grow. It can be harvested three times a year. It is now the main clothing material. Although it is rough, it is durable.

Its existence is reasonable, and it must be reasonable to be used by China for thousands of years.

What is pursued nowadays is not comfort, but protection from the cold and shame.

"I was wrong." Li Yue slapped his thigh. In the short term, the demand for cotton cloth is actually not large. Filling the linen cloth with cotton wool is enough to meet the current needs.

Everything is done step by step.

Technology is formed through accumulation time and time again, and only by accumulation can we develop.

In fact, it is not just a problem with the spinning wheel, but also a problem with cotton seeds. Cotton has been improved for hundreds of years in later generations.

Tiangongyuan alone is not enough. It requires the joint efforts of the entire Taixue and the navy to find better cotton seeds.

Liu Cao had a proud look on his face, "Your Majesty really wants to spin cotton, I can improve it slowly."

"Then slowly improve, come and bring things in!"

"Wei!" Zhou Jixiang trotted away.

Not long after, seven boxes of gold and silver were brought in.

"When you build a water-powered spinning wheel, I will do what I say. I will reward you with the money first. The credit will be recorded in the account book and you will be rewarded in the future." Li Yue never talked nonsense and went straight to the real money.

The eyes of the craftsmen around him were astonished, "Thank you, Your Majesty!"

"Your Majesty, His Royal Highness the Crown Prince has something important to report." Zheng Lin came to report.

"Prince?" Li Yue thought for a moment, and there seemed to be nothing important happening recently.

Back in the east hall, Li Jian waited for a long time.

"To inform my father, the Chang'an Order has recently sent a memorial."

"Oh?" Li Yue glanced at Li Jian. It seemed that there was no need to make such a big show of his performance.

When I opened it, I found that things were not simple.

Chang'an ordered Du Chuan to join the Chaling Restaurant and occupy 212 private houses, and also beat two people to death.

Li Yi is naturally behind Chaling Restaurant.

"How could such a thing happen?" Li Yue frowned. Li Yi was not a stupid person. He should not have invaded people's houses, or more than 200 people.

Obviously, this is a counterattack by the prince's forces.

Li Jian is also very sensitive to power and knows that once Li Yi gets financial power, his power cannot be underestimated.

"The inside story has not yet been found out. My brother has always been lenient, or someone may have framed him." Li Jian instead spoke for Li Yi.

"What do you think should be done?" Li Yue pushed the ball back.

"My son, I think we should investigate deeply and clear my brother's name." Li Jian had a business-like attitude.

It seemed that Wang Meng was right to ask Xiu Mu, as the undercurrent came so quickly.

"Then continue the investigation, but it cannot affect the Northern Expedition." Li Yue drew a red line.

Being in the core of power and not being able to fight among others will be a fatal weakness.

Which promising king in history was the White Lotus?

Who is the simple person who can stand in the court?

"My son, I know." Li Jian handed over his hand.

Li Yue tapped the table with his fingers, "I am going to let Wu Huihao lead his troops to put down the rebellion in Ningguang and Guangzhou. What do you think?"

"My father has a long-term plan. The south of the Yangtze River is hot and humid, and there are swarms of snakes and insects, as well as poisonous miasma. It will be inconvenient for the imperial court to spend troops on expeditions. Moreover, Daliang is about to send troops to Mobei. It is not suitable to send troops from the north and the south at the same time. We can take advantage of Wu Hui's powerful force to achieve three goals with one stone." "

"You are right." Li Yue nodded happily, but the conversation suddenly changed, "How do you think I should settle your elder brother?"

Li Jian's expression remained unchanged, "Father has made his own decision, how dare I say more?"

This statement speaks volumes about his city.

At this moment, a eunuch outside the palace reported: "Your Majesty, Your Highness wishes to see you." "Oh? His ears and eyes are not slow either." Li Yue was startled.

Both sons are not simple. As soon as Li Jian started to attack, Li Yi heard the news.

This made Li Yue admire the strength of his two sons with admiration.

To be honest, Li Yue really couldn't see the depth of the water unless the two of them fought.

"Brother, please see me. I will leave first."

"Resigning for what? We are all one family, why not confront each other face to face." Li Yue said with a smile.

"Wei." Li Jian's expression remained unchanged.

Not long after, Li Yi walked into the palace, and when she saw Li Jian there, she looked obviously stunned, but quickly regained her composure, and cupped her hands, "Greetings to the father, and to the crown prince."

"No gift."

"Brother, you are so polite." Li Jian returned the courtesy.

After the ceremony, the palace suddenly fell into silence, and the atmosphere was obviously awkward and tense.

Li Yi coughed a few times and seemed to hesitate to speak.

"Why are you here in such a hurry?" Li Yuexian broke the calm.

"My son..." Li Yi rolled his eyes and glanced across the faces of Li Yue and Li Jian, "My son is here to apologize."

Li Yue was stunned, this was really unexpected, "What crime are you asking for? Touching someone else's widow's bed, or robbing someone else's food?"

"Hey, how can I be so miserable? Didn't my father let me run the Chaling Restaurant? As soon as I came out of the mountain, my life was unlucky. Several diners had a dispute with the people of Chang'an. The two parties fought, and the people died. Two, four of my ministers died and eleven were injured."

"Four people died on your side?" Li Yue turned to Li Jian.

Can ordinary people have such fighting power?

Ordinary people dare to go against Li Yi's people?

His words were actually a hidden reminder that the prince was powerful in Chang'an.

Li Jian stayed in Chang'an with Wang Meng for two years. Wang Meng's people were almost also the prince's people, so Chang'an was basically Li Jian's territory.

As expected, Li Yi had some tricks up his sleeve. With just a few words, he was able to remove himself cleanly and even drag Li Jian into the water.

"The Chang'an Order's memorial did not mention this matter." Li Jian said calmly.

"The prince didn't know something. These four people died of serious injuries when they were sent back. His ministers were not strict in controlling them. This happened just now. He is fully responsible. Please punish me, father." Li Yi knelt down on one knee.

The palace fell into silence again.

One had an upright look on his face, while the other had his eyes rolling.

Li Yue could now see that Li Jian was not responsible for this matter. He had no need to do so. The bigger the incident in Chang'an became, the more passive he became.

Instead, it seemed like Li Yi took the initiative to stir up trouble.

Of course, it cannot be ruled out that the people below made their own decisions.

This is not the first time the two have clashed. When they asked for the title of King of Wu, it can be seen that Li Yi's power is not small.

Even if Li Yue doesn't support him, the battle for the rightful son will be inevitable.

Hiding in the dark is more dangerous.

Li Yue was not interested in figuring out the twists and turns, but if he continued to investigate, he would definitely uncover more of the prince's things, and maybe even involve Wang Meng.

By then everyone will be passive.

"Now that the Northern Expedition is imminent, and the rebellion continues in the south, it is not appropriate to start a new branch. With the Ministry of Punishment to find the perpetrators, Chaling Restaurant is temporarily postponed to open in Chang'an."

Li Yue glanced at Li Yi, a little underestimating him, and aimed at Li Jian's heart as soon as he made a move. This kid is really a good hand in internal fighting, but it is a pity that he is not used on the right path.

(End of this chapter)