Aristocratic Concubine

Chapter 470 Building a bridge with cement (2)
What flattered Shangguan Yeli and his wife was that His Highness the Crown Prince once again greeted them personally outside the Wumen Gate. Shangguan Yeli dismounted immediately and bowed respectfully to His Highness the Crown Prince.

There was a rare smile on the prince's stern face, he raised his arms falsely, supported Shangguan Yeli and his wife and said, "You didn't break your promise, and I did the experiment myself, the cement and the wine are both good, the Holy Majesty is also very happy."

When Wanqing heard that she was going to the palace to face the saint, she was still a little worried, and she didn't know if the emperor's poison had cured in the past year or so. When he was in Dayong, Zeng Cheshou Changbo talked about it, but Uncle Shou Chang had too much grievances with the emperor, no one like himself could persuade him, now that he came back, I am afraid that the emperor would have other thoughts because of the poison, that would be really troublesome.

After complying with the etiquette and customs, Wanqing and Shangguan Yeli followed the officials from the Ministry of Rites into the Hall of Supreme Harmony exhaustedly. The emperor entertained the Beirong envoys in the hall, accompanied by officials of the third rank and above.

When Wanqing walked into the hall wearing Princess Dayong's makeup, many officials cast strange glances. Although Wanqing didn't look sideways, she could still feel the complexity and strangeness in everyone's eyes. She took a deep breath and said calmly. Following behind the officials from the Ministry of Rituals, she sat in the designated seat. The fifth prince of Beirong, Chi Yan, happened to be sitting on her head. Chi Yan came to Beijing before their husband and wife. When he saw Wanqing sitting down, he slightly lowered his eyebrows. Giving her a stable look, Wanqing suddenly felt strange, this is supposed to be her homeland, but she returned to her homeland, but she wanted the prince of another country to be at ease, she couldn't help but stare at Chiyan, and raised her brows slightly.

This is my country, you only have to worry about yourself.

Chi Yan pouted, and cursed in a low voice: "A dead woman who doesn't know what's good or bad." While snorting, she turned her head to one side, and stopped looking at Wanqing.

The officials of the Great Zhou Dynasty in the main hall saw that Wanqing flirted with the five princes of Beirong as soon as they came, and they seemed to be intimate. It can also make a lot of noise, and even have an ambiguous relationship with the prince of Beirong.

Shangguan Yeli was still wearing Da Zhou's official uniform, so naturally he couldn't sit with Wanqing in this attire, and the officials of the Ministry of Rites specially arranged him opposite Wanqing, between Dali Siqing and Zuodu Yushi, that The two are well-known iron-framed ministers in the court, tough guys among literati, and the imperial envoy has the right to hear and comment. It is obvious that the imperial envoy is very displeased with Wanqing who is dressed as a Beirong princess. Shangguan When Ye Li sat down, he heard the old man snort coldly.

I haven't seen her for more than a year. The emperor seems to be in poor spirits and seems to be a little thinner. Wanqing glanced at the emperor who had just sat on the dragon chair. The attire was also startled, but she quickly calmed down, a hint of appreciation flashed in her eyes, and Wanqing felt a little at ease.

After the meeting ceremony, the crown prince asked Shangguan Yeli to introduce the use of cement in the main hall. The imperial wine used in the palace today is all grape wine that Wanqing sent back from Longyang Town before. Zhou Guo only drank grain wine, although he also had fruit wine, but it was not as strong and pure as the wine brewed by Wanqing, so after a few glasses of wine, the emperor had a smile on his face, and asked Shangguan Yeli to introduce cement Use it, and let people practice it in public.

Shangguan Yeli has long been familiar with the properties and various uses of cement in Wanqing. When he talked about the need to use cement to build tall buildings and bridges across rivers, the minister of the Ministry of Industry and Commerce finally couldn't help it: "Master Dudu...Oh, no, I almost forgot that since the son left his post without permission and went to Beirong, your post of governor has been removed, so I should call you the son of the son, isn't it? My son, you have also been blowing sandstorms in Beirong for half a year, and your brain is not working. Since ancient times, whether it is Dazhou, Yi, or Beirong, have any buildings built more than four floors? Could it be that the son of the world thinks that you have Is it impossible to be a genius? Don’t talk about the bridge across the river. I have been working on the river for so many years. When did I see that a bridge can be built on the big river? It’s a dream.”

These words are quite embarrassing, and I don't know if this servant is too upright or has another purpose, Shangguan Yeli narrowed his eyes slightly, and the lively voices in the hall stopped immediately, everyone was watching Looking at Shangguan Yeli, many officials had obvious smiles on their faces. This servant actually brought up the matter of Shangguan Yeli leaving his post without permission from the very beginning. If he said it in public, even the emperor would not be able to deal with it. After all It is a fact that Shangguan Yeli made meritorious service, and it is also a fact that he left his post without permission.

"Idiots talk in their sleep. I have a very clear mind. What I said is naturally not a dream. I have just explained the role of cement. The tall building is just a metaphor. It can be built, but I am afraid that I will not be able to climb it. However, a six-story building can still be built, and it is much stronger than a three-story wooden building in the capital. It is also fireproof, waterproof, and insect-proof. If you don’t believe me, you can block it with me. As for building bridges, I am an amateur, but my wife said that as long as you have the construction technology, you can certainly build it with cement."

"In this way, my son, you have never really seen how to use cement to build a bridge. Everything is based on what your wife said, so you boasted in front of the Holy Master. People say that my son is disregarding the country's affairs and national security for the sake of women. It can be seen." The Zuodu Imperial Envoy next to him was indeed not a kind person, and he was merciless when he opened his mouth.

Wanqing frowned when she heard that, these ministers launched an offensive against her husband and wife in front of the fifth prince of Beirong, the emperor didn't seem to respond at all, could it be that these people all acted according to the emperor's wishes?Then why, the previous decree was full of rewards without any rebuke?

Shangguan Yeli's face was very ugly. He stared coldly at the gray hair of Zuodu Yushi, and his voice was slightly mocking: "Who said that this official left his post without authorization? My duty is to defend the country of Tuwei. Has Zhou’s territory lost half an inch? Can the borders of the Great Zhou be plundered? The casualties of the soldiers of the Great Zhou are heavy? More than a hundred pieces of lotus root coal, I wonder if adults can use it well?"

What he said was straightforward, and a little bit unreasonable, but the Zuodu imperial envoy was questioned so much that he leaned back, his face was pale, and he was a little uncomfortable, because he saw with his own eyes that the lotus root coal stove was really hot. Firewood is much stronger, and it is also more convenient and cleaner than silver frost charcoal, so I like it very much. I am happy to use it after receiving a gift from Mr. Shangguan, but I still hold on to the mistakes made by others, which seems unkind. only……

(End of this chapter)