"What about you?" Yuan Tiangang looked at Li Chunfeng and asked.
Li Chunfeng took a sip of wine and then threw the bottle to Yuan Tiangang.
"I also care about the common people, but I am more willing to follow God's will."
"Then you will help Brother Yunxiao speak in front of His Majesty and let him solve this locust plague?"
Li Chunfeng waved his hand: "This locust plague is also caused by nature. Even if Brother Yunxiao doesn't say anything, it is only a matter of time before the locust plague is resolved."
"If it can be resolved as soon as possible, why delay and let the people suffer?"
Li Yunxiao rolled his eyes, how could these two guys get into an argument without even saying a few words.
Yuan Tiangang took a sip of wine, then put his hands behind his back and looked at Chang'an's appearance.
"Although the locust plague has been resolved, the food supply has dropped sharply. I think that before March, there will be chaos among the people again."
Li Yunxiao crossed his legs, put his chin with one hand and said with a smile: "It's enough to open the national treasury and put food in it. Don't say that there is no food in the national treasury. I don't believe it."
Li Yunxiao has watched many scenes in TV dramas. Whenever there is a disaster, the problem is solved by opening the national treasury and distributing food.
Of course, what he saw were all scenes where corrupt local officials secretly withheld food, causing people to live in dire straits, but it had to be said that this was a good move.
Yuan Tiangang nodded and said in a heavy voice:
"Over the years, there have been disasters among the people, and His Majesty did indeed do this. However, we cannot open the treasury every time there is a natural disaster. Sooner or later, the treasury will be exhausted."
"Besides, the people have had bad luck in recent years, and the food harvest has been very small."
"If an enemy invades, the treasury is empty, and the people have no food, how will the Tang Dynasty respond?"
Li Chunfeng said: "The Tang Dynasty has begun to show signs of prosperity, why is Brother Yuan so unfounded?"
Yuan Tiangang said seriously: "For the sake of the people of the Tang Dynasty and your majesty's inheritance for eternity, I, Yuan Tiangang, must prepare for a rainy day!"
Hearing this, Li Chunfeng also fell silent at this time, seeming to be thinking about a solution.
Li Yunxiao sat up at this time and said calmly: "I have a way to try, but it will take a long time."
"any solution!?"
The two immediately looked at Li Yunxiao.
Li Yunxiao pretended to be mysterious and said, "Let me ask a few questions first."
"Is there abundant water in the south and flooding will occur during the rainy season? Is there a year-round drought in the north and drought will occur during the hot summer?"
Li Chunfeng and Yuan Tiangang's eyes suddenly lit up.
Yuan Tiangang said: "You are right, it is true, keep talking!"
Li Yunxiao continued: "If this is the case, why not build a super reservoir in the south where the rivers are rushing."
"In this way, during the rainy season, the reservoir will be filled with water and the people will be protected from waterlogging."
"Then we will find a way to build a canal that is transparent from north to south. Whenever there is a drought, we can open the gates and release water, and transfer the water stored in the south to the north. In this way, wouldn't we get the best of both worlds and solve it directly!"
After Li Yunxiao finished speaking, the excitement he imagined did not appear.
"Brother Yunxiao, the method you mentioned is feasible, but now, I'm afraid it will be difficult to implement. The funds and manpower alone are a big problem. Besides, how much food and various supplies will be consumed, and how will they be transported?"
Yuan Tiangang said calmly: "Not only is it difficult to achieve, it is simply impractical."
"I see, I thought too much."
"No, no." Li Chunfeng's eyes lit up: "It is difficult to complete the complete opening of the canal, but a lot of it has already been built. If only a section of the road is built, it may be feasible, but it will not be as complete as imagined. "
"The most important thing is that the workers' food, clothing, housing and transportation are not easy to solve. If it is forced to operate, it will definitely waste people and money."
Li Yunxiao pondered for a moment and said: "If you put it that way, it's just a matter of food and clothing. We are poor now, but we can take our time. Give me some time, and I might be able to research some ways to help. "
"Brother Yunxiao, are you serious about this!?" Yuan Tiangang asked in surprise.
Li Yunxiao shook his head and nodded: "Monks don't fight...it's not right, it's not right, poor Taoists...it's not right either, oh, just trust me anyway!"
The corner of Yuan Tiangang's mouth curled up, and he looked towards Li Chunfeng, showing the appearance of a winner.
If this method is feasible and can slightly solve some natural disasters close to the people, then it means that the will of man has defeated the will of God!
The same is true for man's determination to conquer heaven!
"But I have to ask first. I think most of our buildings are made of wood and stone. They don't look very strong."
"Do you know where I can find plaster?"
"Gypsum?" Li and Yuan looked at each other and shook their heads.
They didn't even hear it.
“What about the limestone?”
Li Chunfeng pondered for a moment and said, "I've heard of such a thing over there on Henan Road."
"Okay! Just have it!"
"Since there is limestone, the gypsum mine should be nearby. Brother Yuan, I need you to send someone to search for it."
"Okay, but what are you trying to do by looking for these two things?"
"cement."
"cement?"
"Oh, you don't have to worry about what it is, it's useful anyway."
"Then I'll go now!"
After Yuan Tiangang said something, he jumped down from the pavilion and disappeared into the darkness.
As early as when Yuan Tiangang applied to establish a special organization, he had more than a dozen people at his disposal. The lowest strength of these dozen people were all in the big star ranks, and they were first-class experts.
Li Chunfeng pinched his fingers and shook his head after a moment. He still didn't think of anything about Li Yunxiao.
Li Yunxiao got up at this time, went into the house, took out a set of pens and paper, and started drawing something on it.
"Brother Li, while it's still dark, can you help me find the best blacksmith?"
"Why don't you go to the blacksmith yourself?" Li Chunfeng whistled, and a bird landed on his hand.
Immediately afterwards, he took Li Yunxiao's pen and wrote a letter, then tied it to Feiniao's leg and let him go.
"Tsk, tsk, tsk..." Li Yunxiao looked at the flying birds and unconsciously thought of the communication equipment.
Half an hour later, a dozen big men came running down the mountain carrying large and small bags, and soon they came to them panting.
"Master Li, why are you calling me to help? Look, I have brought all my disciples!"
The blacksmith's name was Zhang Tieman, and Li Chunfeng was kind to him. After receiving the summons, he immediately packed up his affairs and ran over with his apprentices. They didn't even want the shop!
Li Yunxiao felt the auras of several people for a while, and found that they were all not ordinary people. They were all around the small star level. Even the leader at the front had the same aura as him, he was a mid-star level.
Li Chunfeng pointed at Li Yunxiao.
Zhang Tieman stepped forward and cupped his hands: "What does this gentleman want to build?"
Li Yunxiao handed him the drawing paper.
"Made according to this, the size will be like... Just this big." Li Yunxiao said, making two gestures, about one meter in diameter.
Zhang Tieman looked at the drawing paper and frowned.
To be honest, this painting is really abstract. Aren't they just squares?
"Sir, you are..."
"Just do it, don't ask about the rest, just tell me if it can be done."
"Okay! Leave it to us!"
Zhang Tieman agreed, and then found an open space. The apprentices opened their backpacks, set up the stove, and then started to light a fire.
At the same time, the iron and some metals in the remaining backpacks were taken out one by one.
Li Chunfeng took the map and looked at it for a long time, but he also didn't understand it.
"What is Brother Yunxiao making?"
Li Yunxiao whispered: "Manual Yachudie, no, no, it's a manual dough press."
....
In the Royal Study Room of the Imperial Palace.
Yuan Tiangang reported the matter.
After hearing this, Li Shimin was stunned for a long time.
Then he looked up to the sky and laughed, stepped forward and patted Yuan Tiangang on the shoulder.
"Okay! Okay!!"
"Yuan Tiangang! This method is feasible. Although we, the Weishui Alliance of the Tang Dynasty, do not have enough financial resources, the execution of this method can be postponed. You have made great contributions and helped the people of the Tang Dynasty! You are really my lucky general! Hahaha Ha ha...."
Li Shimin laughed excitedly. If such achievements were completed, wouldn't Li Shimin be able to leave a significant mark in the long history?
Yuan Tiangang pondered for a moment and then said: "Actually, this method was not my idea."
"Huh?" Li Shimin stopped laughing and asked, "Who suggested it?"
"It's Chen's brother, Li Yunxiao!"
"Li Yunxiao said that? Was it him again?"
"Exactly."
Li Shimin immediately grabbed Yuan Tiangang's shoulders.
"National Master, can you go and persuade him to become an official under me?"
It would be a pity for such a talented person to come up with such a method and leave him unofficial!
Li Shimin could have used force to subdue him, but he was worried that this guy would give up.
If he loses a talent who serves the country and the people because of himself, then Li Shimin is really stupid.
Yuan Tiangang shook his head: "I have already said that he does not like being an official."
Li Shimin pretended to be distressed, then smiled bitterly and said: "I like this proposal very much, and I want to give him a reward. Tell me, what does he like? Do you want a gold medal for immunity from death?"
Yuan Tiangang thought for a moment and said softly: "Maybe... maybe he wants money."
"Money?" Li Shimin read, then laughed.
"Okay! Imperial Master, please go back first. I need to discuss this matter with the ministers at the court tomorrow morning!"
"Then, about the mining in Henan Province..." Yuan Tiangang asked.
Li Shimin waved his hand: "As a bad commander, you are fully responsible. If you dare to block it, you can handle it yourself!"
"My lord, take the order!"
After Yuan Tiangang finished speaking, he turned and left.
After he left, Li Shimin's eyes flashed with purple-gold internal energy.
boom!
The inner force was released, mixed with Li Shimin's wild laughter.
"Blessed General! He, Li Yunxiao, is my blessed general! If the people of the Tang Dynasty can take a breather in the future, Jie Li, you will wait for me!"
After laughing, he seemed to sense something, and a cold flash flashed in his eyes: "Get out!"
"Your Majesty, I'm trying to eat locusts today. I was worried about your Majesty's lack of appetite, so I made ginseng porridge for you."
When Li Shimin saw the visitor, he immediately calmed down and smiled.
"It turns out to be the queen."
Queen Changsun put the food on the table.
"I was very happy to see His Majesty just now, but was it resolved because of the locust plague?"
Li Shimin shook his head, and then talked about the South-to-North Water Diversion.
After hearing this, Empress Changsun was just like Li Shimin at first, with wide eyes and a look of disbelief.
Why haven't they thought of this method?
But after that, Empress Changsun frowned slightly.
"Your Majesty, I'm afraid the manpower required for this kind of thing will reach an unimaginable number..."
Li Shimin nodded.
"Don't worry, Queen. I will discuss this matter with everyone at court tomorrow morning. When Jieli is dealt with, I will let them start work."
"If this Jieli is not eliminated, I will have trouble sleeping and eating in my heart. I want to see Jieli come to me in person to apologize!"
After Empress Changsun heard this, she suddenly whispered: "Your Majesty, in that case, why not ask that Li Yunxiao to come with him? This person is so smart. If you don't control him, it will be your Majesty's loss."
Li Shimin took a deep breath, and a murderous intention emerged uncontrollably.
"Of course I know, but he just can't get enough of him. The Imperial Master and Li Chunfeng also interceded for him. I can't force him to do anything in front of them."
Empress Changsun smiled lightly and said: "If Your Majesty can trust me, I am willing to go and find him."
Li Shimin raised his eyebrows.
"How do you want to explore?"
Queen Changsun said softly: "Li Yunxiao, Li Chunfeng and the Imperial Masters left the Locust Banquet today and headed to Anle Pavilion."
"I know this."
Li Shimin's secret lines are all over Chang'an, and it's too easy to know something.
Empress Changsun continued: "Since ancient times, when a hero is troubled by beauty, or money and power, he will always want one. Your Majesty is inconvenient to tell you in person, so I can do it for you and see if he really doesn't care about anything. "
Li Shimin pondered for a moment and nodded.
"Then thank you, Queen. If Li Yunxiao is willing to submit, I will grant him a fief. If he is not willing, Queen should not embarrass him. After all, Yuan Tiangang and Li Chunfeng are still here, and I can use them."
Queen Changsun nodded: "I understand."
With Yuan Tiangang and Li Chunfeng protecting Li Yunxiao, Li Shimin would not want to use force if he did not have a rebellious heart.
