"Come here and arrange for the craftsmen to quickly build this thing according to this drawing."
Zhu Di looked at the pressure cooker drawings in front of him and immediately ordered people to do it.
According to the instructions in the drawing, the speed of making rice with this thing is increased several times. It is a good thing for burying pots to make rice during marches and battles!
"Your Highness, I can see that this Li Xiao must be Lu Ban."
"Previously we developed snowflake white salt and Fengyoujing, and now we have this pressure cooker. It's really amazing!"
At this time, Yao Guangxiao was in Prince Yan's palace, discussing business with Zhu Di.
Yao Guangxiao gradually understood the role of Li Xiao. No wonder the future is half the emperor's life. This is another kind of dragon-supporting technique.
"Hahaha, it seems to be true. One after another, there are always new inventions appearing, and they are all good things that benefit the country and the people."
Zhu Di lowered his flag and looked forward to it, then looked at his confidant Ye Bu Shu Qian Hu Ju Chen next to him, and asked: "By the way, something seems to have happened to Li Xiao in Dezhou?"
This man named Ju Chen has thousands of households at night. He is in his mid-twenties, has sword-shaped eyebrows and starry eyes, and is very heroic. His martial arts skills are unfathomable, and his light kung fu ranks among the top three in the Ming Dynasty.
Although Ye Bushou was Zhu Di's spy in Beiyuan, few people knew that Juchen was under Zhu Di's control.
Zhu Di had already arranged for many confidants to go deep into the court to find out information for him, and even Ye Bushou entered the court's Jinyiwei system.
Chen, who did not accept Qianhuju at night, cupped his hands and said: "Your Highness, after investigation, it is true that something big happened.
Zhu Di said: "What's the matter?"
Ju Chendao said: "Feng Sheng's eldest son Feng Wen was smuggling tea horses and was captured by Jin Yiwei Qianhu Ji Gang and Shandong Inspector Lu Zhen. He was escorted to the capital to solve this major case. Li Xiao also participated in it and used this gramophone. Know the other party’s traces and catch them all in one fell swoop!”
Zhu Gaosui did not mention this.
Because Zhu Gaosui was not at the scene and did not know the whole story.
He didn't ask in detail, he mainly sent the invention back.
On the other hand, when Ju Chen was not admitted at night, Li Xiao, Lu Zhen, Gu Cheng and others were discussing things in the room that day, and Ju Chen overheard them all from the roof.
"Yes, Li Xiao used a gramophone to learn about the other party's whereabouts. This gramophone can hear the other party's conversation."
"Gramophone? Is this it?"
Zhu Di pointed to the simple gramophone on the table.
Ju Chen cupped his hands and said: "Your Highness, it is exactly this thing. However, this thing is a simple version. It only shows its principle. It can only leave the sound and cannot listen to the sound remotely."
Qianhu, who did not collect money this night, was very smart and had long understood the logic behind this.
"how to use?"
Zhu Di asked looking at the strange object in front of him.
"Come here and demonstrate."
With that said, Ju Chen came over, pointed the simple gramophone at Zhu Di, and said, "Your Highness, please speak to the mouth of this cup."
Then he started rocking the rocker.
"say?"
Zhu Di was stunned for a moment, then he said casually to the rim of the cup: "Stick to the green mountains and don't let go. The roots are still in the broken rocks."
Because he liked this poem very much and often talked about it, he said it casually.
After finishing speaking, Ju Chen adjusted his position back and then continued to rock the joystick.
Soon, Zhu Di's voice came from the simple gramophone.
“Stay firm on the green hills and don’t let go, your roots are still in the broken rocks.”
The timbre is exactly the same as Zhu Di's. You can immediately tell that it's Zhu Di's voice. It's just like Zhu Di repeating it again.
hiss.
Zhu Di and Yao Guangxiao both stood up suddenly and took a breath of cold air.
This is too outrageous!
This simple thing can actually repeat his voice!
too exaggerated.
In the past, the things Li Xiao created, such as snowflakes, white salt, fireworks, firearms, etc., were relatively unreliable.
They can't understand this thing at all.
"Did this king's son-in-law develop this thing?"
Zhu Di was shocked and said, "It's amazing!"
Ju Chen said truthfully: "It was made on site by Mr. Li Xiao. These things are common objects, but when combined together they produce a strange reaction."
"By the way." Ju Chen added: "I heard from Mr. Li Xiao that the principle is to use the lines carved by sound waves to vibrate the pointer and restore the original sound."
This businessman who does not charge thousands of households at night is extremely capable, and almost everything Li Xiao said that day was recorded in his ears.
"I don't understand, I don't understand!"
Zhu Di immediately ordered: "Come here, call the craftsman R&D principles. Hey, wait a minute!"
He suddenly thought that Li Xiao was his son-in-law, "No, no, hahaha. But I am confused. Li Xiao is my good son-in-law. When he comes back, he will definitely give this to me, hahahaha."
Although Li Xiao was not in Prince Yan's Mansion, good news about Li Xiao always came from the Mansion, which made Zhu Di feel very good.
"Master, you are really a good fortune teller. This Li Xiao is really the lucky star of my Prince Yan's palace, and his lucky star shines brightly!" Zhu Di looked at Yao Guang Xiaodao.
Yao Guangxiao smiled slightly and clasped his hands together: "Li Xiao's role in the future will not stop there."
Hearing this, Zhu Di asked curiously: "I would like to hear the details."
Yao Guangxiao narrowed his eyes: "The secret must not be leaked. When the time comes, you will naturally know it."
Zhu Di snorted coldly.
This monk always shows off his skills at critical moments, which makes people feel itchy.
However, the son-in-law has made an alliance with his daughter and is about to get married. Even his own family is not in a hurry.
Zhu Di opened the letter and saw the economic theory mentioned by Li Xiao.
Then, his brows furrowed slightly. The theory was actually different from his ideas.
Han Yu of the Tang Dynasty once said that after looking at the virtuous families and countries in the past, success was due to diligence and frugality, and failure was due to extravagance.
But Li Xiao's theory was just the opposite. Zhu Di looked down curiously.
There is also an example from Li Xiaoju above:
In the animal kingdom, there is a group of hardworking bees.
They spend a lot of money to enjoy life.
Other animals thought they would perish soon. Unexpectedly, this bee colony soon prospered and its life got better and better.
In this bee colony, such a wise man also appeared.
He told everyone: Our squandering is a waste of resources. We should be frugal instead of squandering.
Everyone thought that what the philosopher said was right, so they gave up the concept of squandering, and every bee began to save resources and even live frugally.
The expenses were indeed reduced a lot, but the results were unexpected!
This bee colony not only failed to thrive, but declined. Because there is no competition and no consumption, they begin to lie flat. When you earn enough for living expenses every day, you don’t want to be busy anymore.
See the big because of the small.
A family can indeed achieve a peaceful life by saving money.
But if all families save money and refuse to spend it, then the flow of money in the market will decrease.
Likewise, the channels for income will gradually become fewer.
Without money flowing, the economy will fall into depression.
The importance of currency flow is very important. If money flows into the pockets of a few people, such people can only make the money flow back into the sea through squandering.
"That seems to make sense."
After reading it carefully, Zhu Di couldn't help but sigh.
After speaking, Zhu Di handed the paper to Yao Guangxiao.
“Frugality declines, but luxury thrives?”
Yao Guangxiao also seemed a little confused, and then looked carefully.
After reading it, his expression was the same as Zhu Di's, both were surprised.
Li Xiao's philosophy gave many examples to illustrate this issue.
"Unexpectedly, Mr. Xiao actually knows how to do business."
Yao Guangxiao was slightly surprised. This seemed to be another dragon-supporting technique, but this dragon-supporting technique was very strange. It was based on the country's wealth.
Zhu Di asked, "Master, do you think this makes sense?"
Yao Guangxiao only knew a little about economics and shook his head: "It seems reasonable, but I'm not sure whether it will be useful."
Zhu Di nodded and said: "Such a method is indeed difficult to test. It is impossible to write a letter and ask the Holy Father to encourage the people to do extravagant things, right? This is too different from the previous concept."
"It's not that you can't experiment."
Yao Guangxiao actually wanted to know if this principle would work, so he came up with a plan.
Zhu Di asked curiously: "How to say?"
"Your Highness, you must have forgotten."
Yao Guangxiao smiled and said: "Didn't you plan to let Li Xiao become a civil servant and find him a position as the magistrate of Dong'an County?"
"Indeed, eldest brother has agreed, but now we can only wait for him to return to Peking before taking up his post."
Zhu Di's eyes lit up: "What the master means is"
"That's it."
Yao Guangxiao smiled slightly and said: "Li Xiao has so many principles. There was the theory of land ownership before, and now there is this trade and economic technique. All of them need to be proven effective in practice.
His Highness is the vassal king of Peiping. He is given a small county town and a small area. He is asked to manage it well, develop on his own, and display his skills. After a few years, it will be clear whether it is effective or not. "
"Good idea, I think so too."
Zhu Di nodded, then frowned and said: "Even if it is effective, it seems to have nothing to do with me. This world is not my decision, but it can easily lead to disaster."
The implication is that even if Li Xiao's principles are the principles of governance, he has no right to interfere with the governance of the court. Moreover, it has been reported from King Yan that he has concerns about seeking to usurp the throne.
Now Zhu Di has no intention of becoming an emperor. He just wants to manage a piece of land and protect the Ming Dynasty's border for his eldest brother.
"Even so, it would be good to prosper Beiping."
Yao Guangxiao clasped his hands together and said, "And what if it comes in handy one day?"
Yao Guangxiao watched the sky at night and felt that something big was going to happen recently. He couldn't tell what it was, but since he last read Li Xiao's palm, he was half as good as the emperor.
He is very sure of one piece of information: the world in the future may change hands!
At this time, Yao Guangxiao had begun to slowly seduce Zhu Di, planting seeds in his heart.
What if it comes in handy one day?
After hearing this, Zhu Di wondered, what was going on in this master's mind?
How could it be possible for myself
Zhu Di frowned slightly, then looked at Ye Bu Shui Qian Hu Ju Chen and said, "By the way, what big things are happening in the court now?"
Ju Chen asked for words and just looked left and right.
It means to reject others.
There was no one else in the hall, just the three of them.
Zhu Di said: "But it doesn't matter, the master is not an outsider."
Hearing this, Ju Chen came over and said softly: "There is indeed a big event. Very few people know about it."
Zhu Di frowned slightly, "What's the matter?"
When it comes to royal matters, Ju Chen hesitates: "Subordinate."
Zhu Di: "But it doesn't matter."
Ju Chen then whispered: "According to the news, the current crown prince Zhu Biao is ill."
Hearing this, Zhu Di sighed and said: "My elder brother has never been in good health. Hey, he works too hard. All the important affairs of the court are now on him, and now there is no prime minister to share the burden with him. It is indeed hard."
Ju Chen continued: "Prince Zhu Biao's physical condition is very bad. I am afraid that the hospital will be helpless and he may not survive next month."
Ye Bushou is indeed worthy of being a top intelligence organization, and it has even found out such secrets.
This is the secret of secrets, involving all aspects.
This matter has been concealed for a long time, but it was discovered by Ye Bushou.
It can be seen that Zhu Di has cultivated Ye Bushou very well.
Hearing this, Yao Guangxiao looked calm, but his heart was filled with ecstasy! ! !
In the Ming Dynasty, under the arrangement of the current emperor, Zhu Biao was able to handle tasks well and could control all his younger brothers. Brothers, friends, and brothers were respectful!
With Zhu Biao here, the Ming Dynasty is monolithic, and there is nowhere to display his dragon-slaying skills!
variable! variable! variable!
It turns out that all the variables lie in Zhu Biao himself! ! !
"What!"
After hearing the news, Zhu Di stood up suddenly and said angrily: "Ju Chen, the prince's matter is of great importance, don't talk nonsense about it!!"
Hearing this, Ju Chen immediately knelt on the ground and said, "I don't dare. I have to check this matter again and again before I can be sure. This is a secret report obtained at the expense of three brothers. The prince has not left home."
Hearing this, Zhu Di staggered and became unsteady, feeling extremely sad in his heart.
"Brother."
The relationship between Zhu Di and his eldest brother Zhu Biao has always been very good. They are brothers and have a deep brotherly love!
When I was a child, I was completely brought up by Zhu Biao.
Every time he gets into trouble, Zhu Biao is the first to stand up and speak for himself.
"Brother, why are you like this?"
Zhu Di's eyes turned red, and he felt extremely sad. He stood up abruptly, "I, this king, will go to the capital now to visit my eldest brother!"
"Absolutely not!"
Yao Guangxiao's expression changed, and he hurriedly advised: "Your Highness, the prince is seriously ill. This is a secret! If you rashly come to Beijing, where did you get the news? And if His Highness really comes to Beijing at this time, what will the Lord think of you?" The king cannot leave the fiefdom at will. If you go there rashly, if the prince really dies suddenly and you enter the capital at this time, what will the civil and military officials in the court think? That is because you have ulterior motives!"
Upon hearing this, Zhu Di calmed down instantly.
Just now, I was thinking about my elder brother Zhu Biao, and I got excited and lost my mind.
Now that I calm down, I realize that I just made a mistake.
It was absolutely forbidden to enter the capital at this time. The fact that the prince was seriously ill was a secret, something he had found out by himself. Even if he had no intentions, his father would definitely be suspicious of him if he knew about it.
"Your Highness is indeed a man of temperament, but everything is destined by God." Yao Guangxiao consoled him.
"It was me who was rash."
Zhu Di waved his sleeves to wipe away his tears, then looked at Ju Chen and said: "Ju Chen, this is a sensitive period. Please stop all actions in the capital overnight to avoid being noticed. That will lead to endless troubles!"
"Yes! I will do it now."
"Back off."
Ju Chen bowed his hands and retreated.
In the main hall, only Zhu Di and Yao Guangxiao were left.
Zhu Di felt sad and suddenly thought of his son-in-law Li Xiao's medical skills!
"By the way, my son-in-law has extraordinary medical skills and can bring back the dead. Since he can cure Gu Cheng's mother, he can definitely cure my elder brother too!"
Thinking of this, Zhu Di was so ecstatic: "I will go back now and write a letter asking Li Xiao to rush to the capital to treat my brother's illness and injuries!"
Upon hearing this, Yao Guangxiao's expression changed again.
This is not possible. With Li Xiao's ability, if he is really cured, wouldn't it mean that he has changed his destiny? Then wouldn’t he be unable to perform the dragon-slaying technique for the rest of his life?
"Absolutely not!" Yao Guang Xiao said.
"Is it possible?" Zhu Di said sternly: "My eldest brother is in danger now. Isn't it okay for me, the younger brother, to have someone treat him?"
"Again."
Yao Guangxiao clasped his hands together and said: "How did His Highness learn that the Prince is seriously ill? This is a secret. If you send Li Xiao there, the Holy One will definitely know that you planted spies in the palace. Even if Your Highness is doing it for your brother's good, it is inevitable that the Holy One will meet with you." I’m suspicious of you!”
One word awakens the dreamer.
Yao Guangxiao once again pointed out the inappropriateness of this move.
Zhu Di's expression was painful and his throat was tight: "But do I have to stand by and watch my elder brother die?"
"Your Highness, there is a certain destiny somewhere."
Yao Guangxiao sighed and said: "Let nature take its course. This is destiny. Li Xiao cured Gu Cheng's mother during this trip. This news will definitely spread. When the Holy One knows about it, he will summon Li Xiao to the capital without the need for His Highness to say more. "
"What if it's too late by then?"
Zhu Di asked.
"There is a certain number somewhere."
Yao Guangxiao clasped his hands together: "Amitabha."
Zhu Di stood up and walked around the room with his hands behind his hands.
After a long time, he finally said: "The world has just stabilized. If my eldest brother really leaves, then who in this world can achieve great things and take on great responsibilities?"
Speaking of this, Zhu Di was suddenly shocked.
A treacherous thought came to mind.
To put it bluntly, if my brother's health is really bad.
brother to brother
I have a chance to compete for this great treasure!
no!
Absolutely not!
How could this king have such an idea? Zhu Di quickly gave up this treasonous idea.
But the seeds have been planted!
"Amitabha. The poor monk retires"
Yao Guangxiao had already seen what Zhu Di was thinking. Knowing that Zhu Di had already had an idea, he said "Amitabha" and withdrew.
Zhu Di was sitting in this room alone.
Silent and with complicated eyes.
Once a thought appears, it will grow slowly like a seed.
at the same time.
Beijing, East Palace.
On the bed, Zhu Biao looked weak, his lips were white, and he looked sick.
No one knew that Zhu Biao was seriously ill.
Not even the Crown Princess Lu nor Zhu Biao's sons Zhu Yunxi and Zhu Yunwen knew about this.
In the foreign language, it is said that state affairs are handled in the East Palace.
Zhu Biao has been recuperating in the East Palace.
In fact, Zhu Yuanzhang was in the East Palace, helping Zhu Biao correct the memorials.
From the outside, it seems that Zhu Biao is actually handling state affairs in the East Palace.
Matters of serious illness must not be spread to outsiders.
The country has not long been stable, but if word spreads that the prince is seriously ill, the court will be unstable!
"Biao'er. Are you feeling better?"
Zhu Yuanzhang took the tea soup and personally gave Zhu Biao medicine, showing a loving father and deep love between father and son.
"Father, I have rested for a few days and I am feeling much better."
Zhu Biao's lips turned white, but he forced a smile: "I make my father worried."
Zhu Yuanzhang said sadly: "It's all our fault. However, you suffered so much and fell tired on the hospital bed. I didn't listen to your opinion earlier and deposed the prime minister. The whole world's affairs are against one person."
"Why."
Zhu Yuanzhang sighed, Biao'er's illness was caused by overwork.
This also has something to do with him. Ever since Hu Weiyong abolished the prime ministership, he has been correcting endless memorials every day.
"Father, I will recover from my illness. Father, please don't worry about me."
Zhu Biao said: "Don't embarrass those doctors."
"Okay Biao'er, you can rest in peace and recuperate, and don't worry about the rest."
After Zhu Yuanzhang gave Zhu Biao the medicine, he got up and left the dormitory.
Then, he saw a group of doctors from the Tai Hospital standing aside shivering.
These doctors lamented in their hearts that if the prince died, they would be buried with him.
The last time something like this happened was that of Queen Ma, but Queen Ma tried her best to persuade them to save them.
But after Queen Ma died, Zhu Yuanzhang's temper became violent and he killed countless heroes!
This time, if the prince really leaves, not even gods can save them!
Sure enough, as soon as he left Zhu Biao's bedroom, Zhu Yuanzhang looked at the group of imperial doctors and said coldly: "If the prince does not get better within a month, you will all die."
"It's Your Majesty."
The imperial doctors surrendered one by one.
"If there is any news about Biao'er's serious illness, Ling Chi will be executed and the nine tribes will be punished."
Zhu Yuanzhang reminded again.
"Yes, Wei Chen takes the order."
"Get lost."
After saying that, the imperial doctors exited the East Palace as if they were fleeing.
Then he went to discuss how to treat the prince. After all, his own life was at stake.
When there was no one in the hall, Zhu Yuanzhang sat in front of the desk and began to review the memorials.
This is where Zhu Biao revised the memorial.
Zhu Yuanzhang never dreamed that he thought he would enjoy his old age, but now he would do this.
After correcting for a while, the elderly Zhu Yuanzhang felt soreness in his back and dizziness.
"Hey, Biao'er has suffered a lot these years."
Zhu Yuanzhang murmured.
Then, he saw the secret report from Jin Yiwei.
The major crime committed was shocking!
"I miss the Ming Dynasty, and there is such a huge corruption, smuggling tea and horses, how audacious!"
Zhu Yuanzhang was very angry. No wonder there was no negative news from the Jinyi Guardhouse in Dezhou. They had already communicated with everyone.
"Feng Sheng, Feng Sheng, old brother, we really don't want to kill you."
"Why"
Thinking that Biao'er would still need Feng Sheng in the future, Zhu Yuanzhang decided to let Feng Sheng go.
So, he made a correction in the memorial: Feng Wen discussed the crime and dealt with it.
Then, he saw the secret report about Li Xiao, which contained a gramophone record.
Because the princess requested not to disclose his whereabouts, and the princess was Ji Gang's savior, Ji Gang did not record other things.
"This grandson-in-law Li Xiao is an interesting person. He can always invent some weird things."
"However, he has dedicated this technique to the fourth child. Let's ask the fourth child for it later."
"Fourth, you are a wonderful grandson-in-law. I'll have a chance to meet you."
Thinking of his other son Zhu Di, Zhu Yuanzhang curled up his lips and gave a rare smile.
Time passes quickly.
Ten days passed in the blink of an eye.
At this time, the craftsmen arranged by Zhu Di developed the pressure cooker.
And Li Xiao and others also arrived in Yangzhou!
(End of chapter)
