The next day.
Yuan Tiangang came to Li Yunxiao's room early and knocked on it.
Seeing no one responded, he opened the door and walked in.
As soon as he entered, he was stunned.
"Brother Yunxiao, why do you look like this again?"
Li Yunxiao opened his panda eyes and said with some annoyance: "Brother Yuan, I am at the peak of the middle star level now, why do I feel like I am going to die if I don't sleep for two days?"
"I felt like I was too breasty just now..."
Yuan Tiangang didn't say anything, but took out three silver needles. Li Yunxiao waved his hand quickly: "No, no, no, no, no, please, I'm energetic, really."
Yuan Tiangang smiled helplessly, put away the silver needle and said with a smile: "Who told you that people who practice martial arts can go two days without rest?"
"Even I will feel sleepy if I don't rest for two days."
"Okay, hurry up and freshen up and come with me, Your Majesty invites you!"
"What the hell? Invite me?" Li Yunxiao sighed.
"Brother Yuan, you didn't say all those things were my fault, did you?"
Yuan Tiangang was startled: "That was all your credit. If you don't say it's you, why don't you say it's me?"
"Holy crap! He asked and you just said it?"
"Brother Yuan, if you are so mean, won't I be getting deeper and deeper into the court? Then I will still..."
"Your Majesty will reward you with gold and silver treasures." Yuan Tiangang interrupted him and said calmly.
"Lead the way! It's too late to explain, hurry up!"
Yuan Tiangang was stunned for a moment, and the next moment he was pulled by Li Yunxiao and ran quickly towards Chang'an City.
Come to morning.
At Li Shimin's suggestion, Li Yunxiao recounted the South-to-North Water Diversion matter again.
"Wonderful, really wonderful!"
At that moment, many ministers in the DPRK were so shocked that they couldn't help but nod.
Li Yunxiao's move to divert water from the south to the north may not be enough to deal with it in the short run, but in the long run it can definitely prevent future natural disasters.
With such a strategy, could the future of the Tang Dynasty not be prosperous?
At this moment, some ministers looked seriously at Li Yunxiao.
If yesterday's solution to the locust plague was a coincidence, then this South-to-North Water Diversion move proves that he is no ordinary person!
Li Shimin was also in a good mood. He looked at Li Yunxiao with a smile and asked:
"Li Aiqing, how long do you think it will take to complete the South-to-North Water Diversion Project?"
Li Yunxiao was stunned for a moment, why did he become Aiqing? He doesn't have an official title yet...
Yuan Tiangang stood aside and frowned slightly. He glanced at Li Yunxiao and felt that he had interfered with the other party's unwillingness to become an official.
But he had to say this, because Li Yunxiao said the method, and it was impossible for him, Yuan Tiangang, to take away his credit.
Li Shimin naturally called him Aiqing on purpose, in order to slowly win over and change Li Yunxiao's thinking so that he could blend in.
Referred to as brainwashing....or subtle influence.
What can you do without an official title? Li Shimin can still call him Aiqing!
Li Yunxiao gave a salute and then replied:
"Your Majesty, if we use the power of most people, we should be able to dig out a huge river in less than five years."
"If it is narrower, the time will be advanced even further. It depends on what His Majesty wants."
"During this period, His Majesty can directly use the treasury resources to recruit the people as labor force. In this way, the people will have work to do and make money, and the negative impacts caused by the locust plague will certainly be avoided."
"As for the money problem, I don't have a good solution for the time being."
"But when we start construction, I am trying to find a solution to the problem that food cannot be stored for a long time. I will use..."
He continued to talk for a quarter of an hour, and the people below were stunned for a while.
Even Li Shimin and Yuan Tiangang are the same.
Li Shimin wondered at this time: "Li Aiqing, the instant noodles you mentioned can really be stored for a long time and can be eaten immediately after soaking in water?"
Li Yunxiao nodded: "Of course, I'll give you some time, not much, seven days. After seven days, I'll invite your Majesty and all of you to taste it for yourself!"
"good!"
Li Shimin stood up and looked at Li Yunxiao with burning eyes.
"Did you know that there is no such thing as joking in court?"
Li Yunxiao curled his lips and began to put pressure on him again.
Li Yunxiao has come to understand Li Shimin a little bit these past few times. Li Shimin cherishes his talent, and if he doesn't make a big mistake, he will definitely not do anything to him.
"The following sentence is true, and we will know in seven days!"
Li Shimin nodded and glanced at the ministers below the court.
Fang Xuanling understood.
At this time, they need to come forward and give a few compliments.
Fang Xuanling came out sideways and saluted Li Shimin.
"Your Majesty, I feel that Li Yunxiao's strategy is extraordinary and he will definitely be a future pillar of the Tang Dynasty."
"He can come up with such a big project as the South-to-North Water Diversion Project, and he can research that..."
"instant noodles."
"Ah, yes, instant noodles can solve the food problem. Therefore, I dare to ask your majesty to reward Li Yunxiao with an official position!"
Li Shimin burst out laughing and looked at Fang Xuanling appreciatively.
The one who knows him is Mo Xuanling!
"What Duke Liang Guo said makes sense! Li Yunxiao can come up with such a clever plan at such a young age, so he deserves a reward!"
"Li Yunxiao, do you want to work by my side?"
Li Yunxiao said calmly: "I am of low strength, but I happen to know some things. I forgive you for not having the strength to serve as an official."
"Oh? Don't want to?"
"It's not that I don't want to, it's that I really don't have the ability."
"No, I think you are capable!"
"No ability."
"able!!"
"No, no, no, I can't."
Yuan Tiangang saluted at this time and said: "Your Majesty, Li Yunxiao cares about the head and not the tail when doing things, and makes mistakes frequently. I know him well, and I am afraid it would be a mistake to let him be an official."
The only people who can directly say in court that the emperor has done something wrong are Yuan Tiangang, the Imperial Master, and some individuals.
Li Yunxiao rolled his eyes at Yuan Tiangang. Although he was helping him, his words were a bit unpleasant.
Li Shimin is not angry either. He just wants to force Li Yunxiao. If it works, he will accept it. If it doesn't work, then let's talk about it.
"Okay, in that case, I will give you another reward."
"I have decided to implement the South-to-North Water Diversion Plan. I admire it very much, so I will reward you with ten thousand taels of gold!"
"If this happens, there will be a reward of 100,000!"
"Li Aiqing, what do you think of my reward?"
Ten thousand taels of gold. This reward made many ministers jealous. This was not a small amount. Even if some officials were corrupt, it would only be one thousand eight hundred taels of silver a year.
But everyone knows that this is just a verbal agreement. Who knows how many decades or hundreds of years it will take for the project to be completed? At least it is definitely impossible to start construction now.
Li Yunxiao's eyes lit up, money, this is a good thing.
He didn't know how much ten thousand gold was, but it was definitely a lot!
"Thank you, Your Majesty, thank you!"
Li Shimin nodded with a smile, looked down, and said: "Fang Xuanling, Du Ruhui, I have decided to leave the South-to-North Water Diversion matter to you two to solve. I will look for candidates for the time being. When I say it is okay, I will carry out the project. You must complete this important task well!"
"Yes! Your Majesty, I will definitely live up to your Majesty's holy words!"
Fang Xuanling and Du Ruhui lowered themselves to accept the order.
They are one of the few people whom Li Shimin can trust the most. Letting them take charge of this project shows how much Li Shimin cares about this matter.
At this time, Li Yunxiao suddenly said: "Your Majesty, when the time comes to start work, why not bring Xu Jingzong with you."
When Xu Jingzong heard this, he was slightly startled. Why did this guy mention himself?
For any of them, as long as this big project is done well, it will be a great achievement.
It was his fault that Li Yunxiao had no reason to be so kind to him.
Then, he seemed to have thought of something, and cold sweat instantly soaked his back.
Li Shimin was a little confused when he heard Li Yunxiao's words.
"Why?"
Li Shimin knew very well what kind of strength Xu Jingzong was.
Although he is very smart, he is still far behind Fang Xuanling and Du Ruhui.
Li Yunxiao's eyes wandered, as if he didn't feel comfortable speaking.
When Li Shimin saw this, he smiled lightly and walked down.
Li Yunxiao immediately stepped forward and whispered in Li Shimin's ear: "There are corrupt officials in big projects. If you bring one more person, you can manage it more."
Li Shimin was slightly startled. If he dared to mention corrupt officials in front of him, was he mocking him for being an emperor?
I didn't know how before, but at least he is the emperor now, and corrupt officials are destined to be weakened.
Since ancient times, corrupt officials have definitely existed, but there are differences.
He, Li Shimin, cannot guarantee that there will be no corrupt officials in this world, he can only say that it will be weakened.
Li Shimin just thought for a moment and then whispered: "Even if there are corrupt officials, I will clean them up. But although Xu Jingzong is greedy for life and afraid of death, and as timid as a mouse, he is smarter and is a talented person. You have a grudge against him. I I saw it yesterday."
"If you want revenge, I can demote him to a commoner immediately, but after that, you have to come..."
Li Yunxiao quickly shook his head and interrupted Li Shimin's proposal.
"I've said it before. It's your Majesty's business whether you do it or not. It's not that I'm humble. It's that I really am not that material. I have to be self-aware."
The corner of Li Shimin's mouth twitched, and his majestic face instantly fell into a dull state. He really wanted to punch Li Yunxiao hard!
If you don’t get enough oil and salt, you won’t be fooled no matter how you fish!
Li Shimin sighed slightly. He thought Li Yunxiao's proposal was very good.
Sometimes, the more greedy and fearful a person is, the more interested he will be in this kind of project, especially Xu Jingzong. If he were in charge of the project, I am afraid that the officials under him would be investigated very strictly.
"Okay! I promise you!"
"Xu Jingzong!"
"I'm here!"
"From now on, as long as the construction starts, you, Fang Xuanling, and Du Ruhui will be responsible for the project together!"
Xu Jingzong wanted to cry, but this hot potato finally fell on his head.
Compared with Fang Xuanling and Du Ruhui, his weight is obviously insufficient. If he is really found to be a corrupt official, his brain...
"Li Yunxiao, Li Yunxiao, you have done me terrible harm!"
He complained in his heart, but he still showed a loyal and courageous smile and shouted: "My lord, follow the decree! I will live up to your Majesty's instructions!"
"Okay! Retreat!"
Li Shimin waved his hand, and everyone knelt on the ground and shouted long live.
Li Yunxiao wiped the cold sweat from his forehead. He was pretending to be indifferent before. This pressure was not ordinary.
Thinking of this, he directly attacked Yuan Tiangang.
Yuan Tiangang reacted instinctively, reaching out and grabbing his fist.
"Oh? Are you still blocking me? You almost caused me to die here."
Yuan Tiangang said calmly: "You will not die. I can calculate that you will live a long life and can live until death."
"Oops? When did you become so talkative and know how to criticize others? Who can survive until death?"
"Okay, it's just a joke, don't complain, you still made thousands of gold."
"What a bullshit! I got that gold on my own merit. What does it mean to pick it up? Next time if you get credit for it, just tell him directly that I don't want to be an official, just give him some money."
Yuan Tiangang said calmly: "I said it, but he didn't listen."
"Oh, he didn't listen and you obeyed, so my life and death will be fine?"
"I told you, you won't die. It's not too late for His Majesty to cherish you."
After going back and forth, Li Yunxiao stopped talking, but he had to let this anger out!
call out!
Li Yunxiao, who was at the pinnacle of Zhongxing, instantly fought with Yuan Tiangang, who was in the great heaven position, outside the palace.
