Datang: Ten Years of Proton, Leading an Army of Millions to Return

Empress Changsun thought for a moment and said, "Your Majesty, I do have an idea."

"Look, we in the Tang Dynasty need railways. There is a huge demand. Why don't we ask Dayan to build it, just like the communication station in Chang'an?"

"By then, won't we be able to own trains?
"Of course, we have to pay a price and ask for help from Da Yan, but compared to the money we paid, being able to build the railway on the land of Datang is a big profit for us."

"Railways and trains have really helped the development of our Tang Dynasty!"

This sounds reasonable.

Li Shimin suddenly turned his head and looked at her.

His brows suddenly furrowed, and his breathing became rapid.

This….
Yes!

Just like the telegraph communication station in Chang'an, how about letting Dayan come to Datang to build railways?

In this way, although Dayan could openly penetrate into the Tang Dynasty, the imperial court would still have to pay some price and purchase services related to train operations.

But, compared to that little bit of silver, it goes without saying that the train will bring huge benefits to Dayan!
Moreover, at that time, if, if Dayan is hostile to Datang, or if friction occurs, can I find a reason to take these railways for myself?

If you think about it this way, you’re really going to make a lot of money.

After all, this train is on the land of the Tang Dynasty. If I really want to seize it, Dayan can't control it.

However, I don’t know whether Dayan is willing to build a train in the Tang Dynasty.

This method may really be a good choice.

"this…."

Li Shimin swallowed his saliva and glanced at Empress Changsun: "Guanyin, what you said is a good way."

"Once the smallpox is cured, I can consider it. Maybe it is really feasible."

Li Shimin began to make plans in his mind.

It was at this time that the train began to check tickets.

Li Shimin and the other three walked over.

Although the train is running today, the number of passengers is relatively small compared to the past.

After all, it’s so cold and not many people travel far.

After getting on the car, Li Shimin went straight to the dining car.

After running around all night, he was extremely hungry, not to mention that the temperature at night was really too low. The four of them gritted their teeth and made it through.

At this time, you should eat something well and then have a good sleep.

When I wake up, maybe I will have arrived in Yanyun City!

Thinking of this, Li Shimin couldn't help but sigh in his heart, the train is really amazing.

I really don’t know how the Emperor of Dayan came up with this sleeper berth.

By the time Li Shimin and his three companions arrived at the dining car, many passengers had already chosen to dine.

Li Shimin found a seat and everyone sat down.

“Fellow villagers, are you also going to get vaccinated?”

As soon as I sat down, an old man at the next table started talking to me with a smile.

At this time, the food had not yet arrived and everyone was very bored.

Li Shimin pursed his lips and smiled at the man: "Yes, isn't the smallpox outbreak serious? I thought, let's go to Yanyun City to get an injection."

"It can also make you feel more at ease."

“I just don’t know whether this smallpox vaccine is actually useful.”

Li Shimin answered without thinking.

"Of course it works."

"Didn't your majesty say about this vaccine? Once it's gone from the body, what is it called, the immune system? Yes, the immune system will know how to deal with it, and then when smallpox comes in, it can just eat them."

"Hahaha, I'm going to get the smallpox vaccine too."

"Doesn't my daughter work in Yanyun City? She has been urging me to get vaccinated for the past two days, saying that I am old and the sooner the better!"

"In fact, I thought, there's no need to bother with that. She'll call me sooner or later anyway, it's just a matter of a few days earlier or later. But I can't stand my daughter constantly urging me."

"Well, after the first day of the Lunar New Year, I'll go there."

The old man said proudly.

His words showed that he was quite proud of his daughter.

Li Shimin smiled, nodded, and started chatting politely with the old man.

However, it was just a casual chat and Li Shimin was mostly the listener.

Because he found that his knowledge of smallpox was nothing like that of the old man.

Gradually, the dining car was filled up.

There were also people setting up tables around the old man.

“I’m going to get vaccinated too.”

"But it's a side trip, hahaha. Mainly, I want to see if I can get another batch of cotton clothes."

A man next to the old man interrupted.

"Cotton coat?"

"Then you guys should be rich this winter."

When the old man heard what the man said, he changed the subject and continued with a smile.

Cotton clothes?
Li Shimin frowned slightly.

It can't be considered as making a fortune, just a small profit. I just made the difference.

"Oh, I have to say, this cotton coat is really good. Not only is it cheap, but it also keeps you warm as well as sheepskin or something like that."

The man said quickly.

"That's a modest statement."

"I have a relative who is planning to go to Hedong Road and Hebei Road next year to open up a large area of ​​land and grow cotton."

“Cotton is really good.”

"Who would have thought that we, the ordinary people, could wear such warm clothes in winter?"

"Your Majesty is truly amazing. The crops he has taught us are of greater use than others!"

The old man laughed.

At this time, Li Shimin also noticed the clothes the man was wearing.

This clothes is very thick.

But it doesn't look like sheepskin.

Generally speaking, the main means of keeping warm during the winter in this dynasty was sheepskin or fox skin.

But this thing is very expensive.

How can ordinary people afford it?
People usually stuff some leaves, straw or something like that into their clothes to keep warm.

However, the effect is very poor and is far inferior to those clothes made of animal skins.

But this cotton...
Li Shimin pursed his lips. He felt a little strange about the name and couldn't help asking, "What is cotton?"

"Why haven't I heard of it?"

Li Shimin asked.

Empress Changsun and Li Junxian also looked over.

"Official, I can tell from the first glance that you are a wealthy man."

"These cottons are worn by common people. You must look down on them. My lord, your clothes are made of the finest fox fur. They are much warmer than cotton."

"Feel it, this is the cotton coat I'm wearing."

"Although the effect is not as good as what the official wears, but the price is low and the effect is also very good."

"When we get to Yanyun City, you can buy one to try."

The man stretched out his arms and said with a smile.

Li Shimin pinched it, felt it was novel, and couldn't help but put his hand in again.

All of a sudden, I felt as if my hands were wrapped in fire.

It's so warm.

No worse than fur!!

"How much is this thing?" Li Shimin widened his eyes, looked at it over and over again, and asked in surprise.

"Hahaha!"

"Cheap! Fifty coppers."

The man laughed: "But this is still this year's price. I guess the price will be lower next year because there is less cotton this year after all."

"what?"

"Fifty cents?"

Li Shimin could no longer hear what the man said next. He took a deep breath and was extremely shocked. Fifty coins each?
Can you buy such a great cold-proof item at this price?

Oh my God!
If this is the case, the people of Dayan will be able to live comfortably even in winter.

There is a stove at home and cotton-padded clothes when going out!
Be nice!

This winter will never be so hard to endure again.

You know, in Chang'an, such good warm clothes are always available.

What kind of magical thing is this cotton!
This effect is not much weaker than that of sweet potatoes and potatoes.

Li Shimin was stunned.

"Yes, just fifty cents."

"Sir, hey, these are what we poor people wear, you don't know."

"However, with this cotton, the poor people's lives are really not much worse."

"Next year, I will also get some cotton and ask my wife to make two quilts. Damn, if I cover myself with this, I won't feel cold even if it snows outside and buries the house."

"Hahaha."

The man laughed.

The food is here.

Li Shimin nodded naively, swallowed hard, turned around and started eating.

They also started eating next to them.

"Cotton, this effect is so amazing."

"This winter, the people of Dayan are probably living a very comfortable life, much better than the people of Tang."

Empress Changsun exclaimed.

"Fifty cents, fifty cents to buy such a cotton coat, wow." Li Junxian was also amazed.

Li Shimin said nothing more.

He just kept eating, but his mind was in turmoil.

Great inflammation!
The Great Emperor of Yan!
hiss!!!
Cotton coat!

With this price and this effect, it is a magic weapon for ordinary people!

With this thing, why worry about winter?

This feeling of happiness is unimaginable.

Li Shimin's breathing became a little rapid.

He really couldn't understand how the Emperor of Dayan discovered such a magical object!
Envy, jealousy and hatred.

After eating, they returned to their seats.

The carriage was quite empty.

The four of them shared a berth.

Just at this moment, the train started moving.

Woo woo woo….
There was another whistle and the car headed north.

Clang!
Clang!
Clang!
The sound of the wheels became faster and clearer.

At this moment, the scorching sun in the east completely broke through the clouds.

Yesterday’s cloudy and dull weather is gone. The sky is high and the clouds are vast. The azure blue sky, coupled with the endless silver-clad landscape, is intoxicating.

“What a beautiful view.”

"If there weren't so many troubles, winter would be addictive."

Li Shimin sighed.

"Ah." Empress Changsun sighed, "Your Majesty, you haven't rested all night. You should go to bed soon."

"After a good night's sleep, we should be able to reach Yanyun City at night."

As Empress Changsun spoke, she and the palace maid climbed onto the upper bunk.

Li Shimin nodded.

He glanced at Li Junxian.

"Li Junxian, you've worked hard too, let's sleep together."

"Don't worry about anything else on the train. Besides, don't worry about Dayan here."

"sleep."

Li Shimin stretched and lay down on the bed.

He closed his eyes.

His tense spirit finally got some relief. He was thinking about the cotton-padded jacket. When he arrived in Yanyun City, he must buy one to study. Then he soon fell asleep in a daze.

Li Junxian didn’t sleep.

He sat with his arms folded, just closing his eyes to rest for a while.

……

Great inflammation.

Yanyun City.

Yanyun Palace.

"Your Majesty, according to statistics, after so many days of continuous vaccination, almost all of Yanyun City has been covered with smallpox vaccines."

"Now, the production of smallpox vaccine has increased several times."

"I suggest that we start vaccination on a larger scale now?"

Li Shizhen said in a deep voice.

Guo Shoujing nodded repeatedly. He looked at Li Kuan and said in a low voice, "Yes, Your Majesty, we now have the ability to expand the range."

"I think it's time to expand."

"We don't have much time now, Your Majesty. If you calculate, we only have two months. After two months, I'm afraid that the Tang Dynasty will begin to have a large-scale outbreak."

"According to our intelligence, the Tang Dynasty's efforts to control smallpox have had absolutely no effect at all."

"The aristocratic families in Jiangnan are in a state of disarray, which has led to a decrease in the motivation of officials at all levels."

"In these two months, we must make a difference with the Tang Dynasty. Even if we cannot vaccinate all the people of Da Yan in these two months, we must protect the people to the greatest extent possible."

"So, Your Majesty, I think the next batch of vaccinations should be targeted at Hedong Road and Hebei Road."

"These two lands almost separate the Tang Dynasty from us."

"As long as we have these two months to vaccinate all the people in Hedong and Hebei provinces with smallpox vaccine, then even if the Tang Dynasty becomes chaotic, we will be able to handle it easily."

Guo Shoujing took a deep breath and analyzed them one by one.

Li Shizhen nodded repeatedly. He had thought about this idea before. It can be said that this decision was the choice they made after discussing it together.

Li Kuan smiled softly when he heard this.

"You are right."

"It's pretty much what I thought."

"Then, let's get ready."

"Don't say two months, one and a half months. We only have one and a half months."

Li Kuan gave a time.

Guo Shoujing and Li Shizhen suddenly stood up and clasped their fists together.

"Yes, Your Majesty!"

"My lord, take your orders!"

These words were said by Li Shizhen.

Li Kuan waved his hand and Li Shizhen hurried away.

"Principal Guo, I heard that the aristocratic families have started to make small moves again recently."

"How do you think we should deal with this?"

Li Kuan smiled and glanced at Guo Shoujing.

The aristocratic families in Jiangnan Road secretly transported smallpox patients to Dayan. The Tang Dynasty was unaware of this, but it could not be concealed from the supervision of the Western Factory.

"His Majesty!"

"They are courting death!"

Guo Shoujing's eyes narrowed and his breathing suddenly became rapid.

"Your Majesty, they are transporting smallpox patients. This is a good opportunity for us in Da Yan."

"Humph!"

"It won't be long before the Tang Dynasty will definitely ask us for support for smallpox vaccines. By then, with the help of this bargaining chip, the Tang Dynasty will be our plaything. At that time, the Tang Dynasty will have to agree to our request, whether it agrees or not!"

(End of this chapter)