Seeing that the emperor turned a blind eye to his gaze and clearly knew where the money had gone, Zhang Yang withdrew his gaze and continued to make a wood carving.
Changsun Wuji replied: "Since it is a scam by a businessman, and the clansmen who are descendants of the aristocratic families say that they were deceived, and the other party is a descendant of the clan, I think we should ask Zongzheng Temple."
Let's talk about it, what does it mean that the emperor always looks at me?
Zhang Yang glanced at Cen Wenwen beside him, leaned back slightly, and simply moved two steps to change positions with him.
Cen Wenwen was surprised at first, and then continued to listen to everyone's deliberations.
The matter has been characterized as a businessman's scam, and it is a businessman's deception. Naturally, it has nothing to do with the DPRK and China. Everyone can clean up the relationship. As for how to arrange the subsequent matters, they will continue to investigate.
As for what can be found, let's first look at the ability of the Dali Temple Minister.
Lishan is the culprit, and the emperor is also an accomplice. Zhang Yang seems to hear a gloomy voice in his heart saying, sooner or later, the emperor will betray you, will you just let him slaughter you?
Zhang Yang held his forehead, feeling that he was getting closer and closer to split personality. It felt very uncomfortable to be plotted by the emperor all day long.
If I don’t retire, I’m afraid I will suffer from persecution paranoia.
The discussion continued, and Cen Wenwen said: "The countries want to build Tiankhan Avenue, and I don't know whether Zhang Shilang has made arrangements for the posthouse on the official road."
Hearing this, Zhang Yang's scalp tightened suddenly from the trance state just now, "Brother Wenwen, you are hurting me again."
Under the eyes of everyone, Cen Wenwen hesitated to speak and remained silent, his expression innocent and a bit simple, "Why did Mr. Zhang say this?"
Zhang Yang clicked his tongue and said sadly: "The Tiankhan Avenue starts from the Tianshan Mountains and goes all the way to Hanhai in Mobei. Many roads lead to Chang'an City. There are nearly a hundred posthouses along the way. Who will pay for the construction of so many posthouses? Out? The Shangshu Province will go bankrupt, and the court will go bankrupt."
Everyone was silent for a while. From the moment Zhang Yang posted the word "no money" on the door of Shangshu Province, anyone who wanted to get money would probably have no good results.
Before Cen Wenwen could reply, Zhang Yang said again: "The countries have said that they will build Tiankhan Avenue, so let the countries take the money and build post houses everywhere. We can supervise the progress of the construction. Only in this way can it be considered a success." The most economical and safest way, the focus is on saving money.”
The word "saving money" came into Li Shimin's heart. Running a country and pacifying the frontiers requires money. Naturally, you can try methods that can save money.
Zhang Yang added: "On the basis of peaceful coexistence, we can also look at the sincerity of the various countries to submit to the Tang Dynasty. The better and larger the posthouses are, the better their sincerity towards our Tang Dynasty."
Changsun Wuji whispered: "Those Confucian scholars and old gentlemen will not agree with your approach, but..."
After a pause, he continued: "If your Foreign Affairs Council decides to do this, the DPRK and China will not stop you. You will have to bear the infamy yourself."
The DPRK and China are naturally happy with this method of saving money and trouble.
We are all human beings, and we will not waste our efforts, let alone spend our money.
The big court meeting in Taiji Hall has just ended, and now there is a small meeting in Xingqing Hall.
It is a good thing that the emperor is diligent and dedicated to creating great achievements.
As the emperor's employees, they can only be forced to take chicken blood.
Li Shimin patted the desk, "Leave this matter to the Ministry of Rites. If you can't handle it well, I will punish you severely."
You handle the matter, and if you get into trouble, you take the blame.
This is what the emperor means...
The prince walked over quickly and said, "Your Majesty, Master Yan from the Ministry of Industry is here with the pendulum clock."
Li Shimin nodded slightly and said: "Everyone, there is one more thing. Lishan sent a strange object, which is said to be able to divide time into hours."
Duke Zheng stood up and said, "I would like to see the new objects made by Lishan."
Everyone stood up and faced the pendulum clock being pushed on the trolley.
Cen Wenwen was about to step forward when he saw someone was holding him by the corner of his clothes. He looked back and said, "What are you doing with Mr. Zhang holding me?"
Zhang Yang put a hand on his shoulder, "Brother Wenwen, I have always regarded you as a friend."
Cen Wenwen asked in surprise: "Why does Mr. Zhang keep saying that your subordinate position will harm you?"
"Not to mention whether it will harm me or not, when I asked His Highness the King of Jin to build something, I handed the matter over to the Ministry of Works. How come I was impeached and had to give it up?"
Cen Wen himself was also the Secretary Supervisor and Young Supervisor, and all memorials had to be approved by the Secretary Supervisor before being assigned to various ministries.
When it comes to which memorial belongs to whom, the secretary and supervisor know best.
Cen Wenwen explained: "The original memorial was sent by the Censor's Office, and it was the Censor Xu Xiaode."
"It turns out it's him. It's okay."
Zhang Yang stood there and sighed, this Xu Xiaode was really wrong to the situation and not the person, a little too right to the matter and not the person.
After all, we were officials in the East Palace together at the beginning, but now if we talk about impeachment, we will impeach them.
Zheng Gong and Fang Xuanling were talking quietly while looking at the clock, and even began to delve into the relationship between its principles and time.
Zhang Yang glanced at the Xingqing Palace, where his wife and the queen were coaxing their daughter together. She seemed to have fallen down from playing too much and was crying at the moment.
After the general meeting, there will be a small meeting. When will this day end?
After everyone's curiosity about the clock ended, Li Shimin sat back and said, "The case in Luoyang will continue to be investigated, and the whereabouts of the defrauded money will be investigated. Xuanling, you and Dali prepare the regulations."
"Here."
Li Shimin took a deep breath and said: "As for the highway that the envoys from various countries want to build, what are the plans of the Ministry of Rites?"
Zhang Yang replied: "I think we can let all the countries repair it on their own. As for the repair, all countries can supervise each other and report inappropriate behavior to the Tang Dynasty. We at the Diplomatic Academy can mediate it in line with the concept of peace for the world."
Duke Zheng whispered: "In this way, Datang can act as a mediator and can do more things. Young people should be passionate and upright. Such calculations are not good."
"Mr. Zheng's words are inappropriate." Changsun Wuji added: "Although it is just a calculation, it is also a plan. Since the Khans of all countries have to take action instead of just talking, the young man must be passionate and upright. , but there must also be a gap in the heart.”
Mr. Zheng is a relatively upright person, so Changsun Wuji's words sounded somewhat uncomfortable.
Cen Wenwen frowned, as if he was thinking but had no words.
Li Shimin patted the table and said: "The Foreign Affairs Council will come up with the charter as soon as possible."
"Here."
The emperor finally stood up and said, "We will continue to investigate the disaster in Shuofang, and we must investigate the case in Luoyang to the end."
Duke Zheng nodded and said, "Here."
After a small meeting, everyone left.
Now he and the emperor were the only ones left on the scene.
The pendulum was placed aside, and there was a regular clicking sound.
The pendulum that Yan Liben made for His Majesty was a luxurious version. It was even inlaid with some jade stones and even had gold edges around it. The wood was also changed to better purple wood.
It was also waxed and the hands inside the clock were replaced with two copper needles.
Li Shimin said in a deep voice: "Don't worry, I won't betray you."
Zhang Yang looked at the modified pendulum and opened the cover at the back. He didn't make many improvements to the gear part, but he added a lot of copperware.
Copper is lighter, more malleable, and durable.
In order to increase the length of the pendulum's operation, he also dropped three sets of falling objects. When one iron ingot fell, the other began to rise.
The third group gives a balancing effect.
It's a clever design, but I wouldn't have used such a cumbersome method, and the loss of potential energy conversion would be too great.
"Can't you hear what I'm asking you?"
Zhang Yang came back to his senses and said, "I believe your Majesty will not betray me."
Only then did the emperor's expression show a smile. He smiled and tried to look as friendly as possible.
"You are Yue'er's husband and the brother-in-law of so many children. I will not harm my own relatives."
Zhang Yang stood with his hands folded. He didn't know why he felt a chill down his spine when he heard these words. The wind blowing was a bit stronger now, as if someone was crying or calling for injustice.
"I'm not worried about leaving that five hundred thousand guan in Lishan Mountain." Li Shimin drank tea, "I've already sent people to clean up the clues left along the way."
"Thank you, Your Majesty."
"You young people are too rough in your work. I have changed all the people at checkpoints along the way. You can rest assured that no one will mention Qingque's delivery of the goods now. I can't be 100% sure, but I can 80% of the time. Convinced.”
"For the sake of safety, these coins must not be entered into the palace."
The origin of the money is unclear, and there are taboos for this money entering the palace.
The imperial palace is not as good as Lishan. Lishan can be rich, but the source of the money in the palace must be clear. If others ask where such a large amount of money was sent to the palace, where did the money come from, won't anyone be suspicious?
Besides, how many people within the palace walls are the spies of noble families?
Li Shimin understood the stakes, and when he couldn't get the money, he compromised and said, "Lishan's books can be taken out."
"I'll make arrangements when I get back."
"It's also time to let them see the wealth of Lishan. You can hide the papermaking and printing skills for several years." Li Shimin nodded and said, "Throughout the ages, people who can endure for a while can often achieve great things."
Zhang Yang smiled bitterly and said: "Your Majesty is joking, I just want to be a rich man."
Li Shimin said again: "I will help you."
"One more thing." Following the emperor's footsteps, Zhang Yang said again: "Your Majesty, will you let me leave the court?"
Li Shimin picked up Xiao Qingqing and said, "There are so many things in the court, I need you to arrange them."
Zhang Yang added: "Let me resign. This will be good for Your Majesty and the Tang Dynasty. I always feel like I am going crazy recently."
Xiao Qingqing looked at her father, then at the dark-faced man in front of her who needed to be called grandpa. She pouted and thought for a moment and said, "Dad, I want to go home."
Li Shimin asked again: "Isn't it fun in the palace?"
"Dad is not happy in the palace. Dad always lowers his head when he is unhappy."
Xiao Qingqing said it bluntly.
The child stretched out her hands to go to her father's arms. Zhang Yang took her and whispered: "The child's nonsense made your majesty laugh."
Li Shimin put his hands on his back and sighed: "Yes, with so many things in the court worrying about, how can you be happy?"
"You cannot resign. The government still needs you to preside over the expenses. During this period, I allow you to stay in Lishan and focus on paper production and printing. We need more books to be published. In the future, you must come whenever there is my will. At court."
"I have one more thing." Zhang Yang looked at the group of children, "The children must not fall behind in their studies. From now on, we will set aside ten days every month to come to Lishan to teach the children and teach them some knowledge."
"These children can't live without you as my brother-in-law, and I promise you."
The emperor was particularly easy to talk to, which actually made Zhang Yang feel uneasy.
Holding his daughter and his wife in his arms, Zhang Yang was suspicious as he walked out of the Xingqing Palace with a group of princesses and princes behind him.
After taking the children to the entrance of the village, Li Zhi asked curiously: "What does my brother-in-law's new home look like?"
Zhang Yang looked in the direction of Chang'an City and confirmed that no soldiers were chasing him. "Just go and see."
Children crowded into the world walking up Lishan Mountain.
When we reached the top of the mountain and walked along the trail for a while, our eyes suddenly opened up. Beautiful houses were right in front of us beside the open Huaqing Pool.
Xiao Wu and Xu Hui took Li Lizhi to see and prepare a room for the child in Lishan.
After coming out of the palace, they came to this free world again. While they were happy, they were also full of curiosity.
"Why did brother-in-law put a big stone here?"
Zhang Yang replied: "I planned to build a statue of the little bear, but then I found that my craftsmanship was not good enough, so I gave up."
"Yan Liben's craftsmanship is very good, let him make the statue."
"He is the minister of the Ministry of Industry, and he is not an ordinary craftsman. How can he be invited here and there?"
Li Zhi also realized something was wrong, scratched his head and smiled naively.
The children were playing by the Huaqing Pool. Zhang Yang looked at his daughter, thinking about the arrangements for the future, and walked into the kitchen.
Aunt Wang was busy, "Marquis, the food is not ready yet."
Zhang Yang opened the steamer to see if the buns were cooked and took two of them, "I'm going to the factory and asked my aunt to take care of the children."
"Here."
While eating steamed buns, Zhang Yang walked down the mountain and untied the reins of the Sanhe horse. It always raised its head and moved its hooves very gracefully even when walking around.
After letting go of the rope, it ran into the forest nearby.
This year is a very busy year for Lishan, and the tenth year of Zhenguan is also a very important year for Li Shimin.
Regarding the achievements accumulated over the past few years, if the country must be strong, the emperor's power must be even stronger.
Li Yue was sitting by the Huaqing Pool and had just finished reading the account book in her hand.
"Mom, do these account books look good?"
The child just doesn't understand why the mother can spend so much time on the accounts. Youdao is a loving mother and a strict father.
Only the two aunts knew that they were loving fathers and strict mothers in Lishan.
Li Yue is very strict with this daughter.
She picked up Xiao Qingqing and whispered: "Do you know what your father's dream is?"
Xiao Qingqing shook his head.
Li Yue said again: "You are the princess, and your father has single-handedly built the poor Lishan Mountain into what it is now. Some people say that your father is good at using money, and they say that he is good at dancing and has a lot of money. In fact, your father is not just watching. Instead of the money in front of him, he wants the wealth of this world.”
"Where is the wealth in this world?" Xiao Qingqing asked in a low voice.
"In many, many places, your father has a map. That map marks the locations of several major silver mines in the world. Your father also has a book. What is written in that book is the power that can change the world. That is Science, if you learn these things, it won’t be enough for you to reclaim mountains and seas.”
