"I haven't seen Aiqing for quite some time. Why are you here today?"
Li Shimin wasn't going to beat around the bush with him and asked directly.
A large part of why this guy resigned was to avoid him.
Anyone with a discerning eye can see this.
Otherwise, with his reputation as the second in the Lingyan Pavilion, it is absolutely impossible for him to stay at home and should still be an official in the court.
Li Shimin actually had some guesses about his coming today, and it might be related to the incident just now.
"Your Majesty, I came here today to present a gift to Your Majesty." Li Xiaogong replied.
"A gift?"
"Yes, Your Majesty, please move outside the palace. This thing is too big and cannot enter the palace."
Li Xiaogong's words actually aroused Li Shimin's interest, and he immediately followed him outside the palace.
In the open space outside the palace, a carriage was parked at the moment.
The appearance of the carriage is no different from an ordinary carriage.
It looks very ordinary.
"Is this your gift today?"
Li Shimin asked with some confusion.
No matter how you look at it, it looks like an ordinary carriage.
"Your Majesty, please be patient. You can go to the carriage first. You will know the power of this thing later."
Li Xiaogong did not explain directly and still kept mumbling.
With the mood to find out, Li Shimin got on the carriage. The carriage was not big and could only accommodate three or four people at most.
But after entering, Li Shimin found that the interior was very luxurious, and even the seat cushions were extremely comfortable to sit on.
At this time, the carriage suddenly started to move.
"Your Majesty, have you noticed that this carriage drives very smoothly?"
Li Shimin opened the curtains and looked out the window at the scenery moving backward.
Since they were in the palace, the horses were under the control of the driver and did not run too fast.
At this moment, when he was reminded by Li Xiaogong, he suddenly found that the carriage was unexpectedly smooth, which was completely different from the carriage he rode in before.
"This...why is this?"
Li Shimin looked at him and asked in surprise.
"Your Majesty, please take a look."
Li Xiaogong smiled slightly and took out a metal product from the box on the side.
"This thing is called a bearing, which can effectively make the vehicle less shaken. If combined with a shock absorber, it can make the carriage run more smoothly."
"Today's gift is this bearing and the shock absorber installed in the carriage."
Li Xiaogong manufactured a total of three vehicles with shock absorbers in the past few months.
Except for the one he used himself and gave to Li Ke, the rest is the current one.
Now that his business is getting bigger and bigger, it is naturally impossible not to attract the emperor's attention, so that car is prepared for today.
However, the reason why it took so long to come over was also because Li Ke met with him yesterday.
This kid is too reckless.
The case that this boy personally investigated was not finally concluded until yesterday morning. However, in the afternoon, this boy came to see him.
It’s simply that those who don’t know are fearless.
That brat didn't notice it, but he, Li Xiaogong, couldn't help but notice it.
Therefore, I have to wipe that brat's butt today.
It's just a pity that I could have been able to eat alone for a while, but now it's unlikely.
Li Shimin suddenly heard new vocabulary and was surprised and confused.
"In other words, the reason why this carriage is so stable is because of the bearings and shock absorbers."
"Please show me this bearing."
"Your Majesty, please take a look."
Li Xiaogong presented the bearing in his hands with both hands.
Holding the bearing in his hand, Li Shimin looked at this novel thing carefully, but he didn't understand mechanics after all.
Can't see why.
However, the excellent stability of the carriage can be felt firsthand.
This is a good thing!
Li Shimin couldn't help but praise, there are so many carriages in the world, this thing is a big money-making project!
only……
He looked up at Li Xiaogong, who had a respectful smile on his face.
"Brother, if you need anything, you can just say so. I will definitely do my best to satisfy you."
"Your Majesty, I am now well-clothed and well-fed, living a prosperous life, and have no needs."
"Besides, I didn't invent this thing. I just borrowed flowers to offer to the Buddha and got some glory."
Li Xiaogong said with a smile, his face full of sincerity.
"Borrow flowers to offer to Buddha?"
"Who invented this thing? Please recommend this person to me. I will reward him well!"
Li Shimin believed Li Xiaogong's words very much.
His cousin is not only a great leader, he is also very emotionally intelligent as a person.
After establishing the country, Li Shimin asked him.
[My brother has made countless contributions to the Tang Dynasty. I have always wanted to reward you. But I don’t know what kind of honor can be worthy of my brother’s achievements. Why don’t you tell me what you want, and I will definitely agree to it. 】
At that time, Li Xiaogong replied like this.
[Your Majesty, I have been riding horses and making great achievements in my life, but I have never had time to enjoy it. Why don't you, Your Majesty, give me some gold, silver, jewelry, and beautiful dancing girls? 】
Li Shimin agreed to these requests on the spot.
In the following period, Li Xiaogong gradually lost his real power.
In the end, he even left the court and became an idle prince in Chang'an, living his happy life every day.
Looking back to the carriage, Li Shimin was extremely curious about the person who invented the shock absorber and bearing.
During the time they were chatting, the carriage kept moving, and there was basically no big vibration inside the carriage.
Although this is due to the fact that the ground is flat enough, the role played by these two things cannot be denied.
But after Li Xiaogong heard Li Shimin's words, a strange look appeared on his face.
"Your Majesty, the one who invented this thing..."
"It is His Royal Highness King Wu—Li Ke."
Regarding this matter, Li Xiaogong felt that it was quite outrageous.
It's been a few months since I took this thing out, but that guy Li Ke hasn't told his father yet.
If it weren't for him, Li Shimin might not know about this until next year.
As expected, Li Shimin looked startled when he heard this name.
"What brother said is my third prince?"
"It is the King of Wu, and the King of Wu had commissioned this item to be made in my shop a few months ago."
OK OK!
This kid actually hid a big one, I really underestimated him!
Li Shimin suddenly remembered what happened a few months ago.
It seemed that the reason why he went to the blacksmith that day was because of the thing in his hand.
"Yesterday, His Highness King Wu came to discuss with me again. Next, I will open a factory in the wasteland south of the city."
"Open a factory?"
