While Li Er was enjoying this rare family affection, a guard quietly walked in, whispered a few words in Li Junxian's ear and then left.
Li Junxian looked at the emperor, as if he was hesitant to speak.
Seeing this, Li Er asked: "Is something wrong?"
"Your Majesty, according to reports from spies, Fang Jun was pulling dozens of cars out of the city!"
Li Junxian answered truthfully.
"Oh? What does that kid want to do?"
"I don't know, but it is said that the prime minister asked General Yuchi to mobilize some soldiers outside the city to help Fang Jun transport those things..."
Hearing this, Li Shimin's eyes lit up.
Could it be that that boy really had a way to prevent it from raining in Guanzhong?
Only this reason can explain Fangjun's strange behavior.
Otherwise, no matter how courageous Yuchi Gong was, he would not dare to mobilize the soldiers guarding the capital to serve him.
Just as he was about to say something, another spy came to report.
"Your Majesty, Fang Jun just announced at the city gate that it will rain in Guanzhong on time at 1:10 o'clock today!"
"Did Fang Jun really say that?"
"Exactly!"
His Majesty Li Er was overjoyed and looked extremely excited.
As long as it rains in Guanzhong during these two days, all problems will be solved.
I looked at the time and saw that it was just after noon, and there were still several hours left.
After thinking about it, Li Er waved his hand and said: "Jun Xian, get ready. I'm going to see what method that kid uses to make it rain in Guanzhong?"
"promise!"
Li Junxian responded, turned around and left.
After hearing the conversation between Li Shimin and Li Junxian, Princess Gaoyang and others were a little confused.
Li Zhi asked in confusion: "Father, is it going to rain in Guanzhong?"
Although he rarely left the palace, he still had some understanding of the continuation of the drought during this period.
During this period of time, my father had been worried about the drought.
According to a report from the Taishi Bureau, the drought will continue for at least another month!
Why is it suddenly going to rain now?
At this time, Li Shimin was in a good mood and laughed: "There is a high probability that it will rain, otherwise Fang Jun would not be so grand."
"Great, the people in Guanzhong are saved!" Li Zhi immediately clapped his hands and cheered.
Little Sizi raised his little head and asked cutely: "Father, is the Fang family brother a god? Why can he make it rain in Guanzhong?"
"Father doesn't know either!" Li Shimin was stunned.
If Fang Jun can really make it rain in Guanzhong at 1:00 today, it would not be an exaggeration to say that he is a god!
For a time, Fang Jun became more and more mysterious in Li Er's mind.
Princess Gaoyang was completely confused at this time.
It’s unbelievable that the husband I have always looked down on can really make it rain in Guanzhong!
She couldn't believe her ears.
But Li Er didn't seem to be deceiving people at all.
Now it seems that the rumors are really wrong!
I originally thought that my husband could only wield swords and guns, but now it seems that he is really versatile in both civil and military affairs.
Fortunately, my request to cancel the engagement was unsuccessful.
Otherwise, you would have lost such a good husband.
If Fang Jun knew that what he did would change Princess Gaoyang's outlook, he wouldn't know whether to be sad or happy.
Just when Li Er and others were talking about Fang Jun.
At this moment, Fang Jun was slowly escorting dozens of carts of supplies out of the city.
The bright sun hung high in the sky, releasing its fiery power, and the ground was burning.
Fang Jun was riding on the horse, with a grimace and frown.
The weather is really hot!
Fortunately, there are clouds passing by from time to time in the sky, so we are not always exposed to the sun.
Fang Jun's eyes twitched as he looked at the cart after cart of silver iodide on the carriage.
This is the result of two days of non-stop work.
However, as long as it can make it rain in Guanzhong, everything is worth it.
The reason why Fang Jun prepared so much was not just to let the rain fall for a while.
After all, the fields in Guanzhong have been dry for so long, and rainfall must continue.
Otherwise, a light rain will have no effect at all.
Fang Jun plans to carry out these dozens of carts of silver iodide products in three days.
Only in this way can rainfall be effectively absorbed.
Wiping the sweat from his forehead, Fang Jun turned to look at Cheng Chuliang and Yuchi Baolin beside him and confirmed: "Did you hear clearly what I told you?"
"After you arrive at the designated place, starting from the end of Shenshi today, you will lead people to burn these talismans. Where there are many clouds, they will be burned under that place."
"You can pause after it rains. If the rain starts to decrease and the burning starts again, for three consecutive days, can you hear me clearly?"
Cheng Chuliang and Yuchi Baolin nodded, and asked with a grimace: "Yai Ai, is this method really feasible? If it doesn't rain, will we be beheaded by His Majesty..."
Fang Jun glared at these two fools: "Just do as I say and you'll be fine!"
Fang Jun didn't dare to say that he was 100% sure.
But more than 80% is still OK.
You must know that the talisman paper is just a cover-up. What can cause artificial rainfall is the silver iodide in the talisman paper.
As long as these silver iodides are sent to the sky, as long as there are clouds in the sky, it will be impossible not to rain.
Seeing these two idiots still wanting to ask, Fang Jun directly waved his hand and said: "Okay, let's part ways as planned. Cheng Chuliang will go to Lantian, Yuchi Baolin will go to Xinfeng, and I will go to Lishan..."
"We each bring 200 people to cooperate. Remember, after it rains, don't let these talismans get wet!"
After speaking, he waved to the soldiers escorting the carriage.
Soon, the long convoy quickly split into three parts and left in three different directions.
…
Not three moments later, there was a mountaintop in Lishan Mountain.
Fang Jun sat on the top of the mountain and admired the beauty of Lishan Mountain.
Not to mention, the vegetation and air in ancient times were great.
Even though the drought has been going on for so long, the mountains and forests are still as lush as ever.
Now all the trees within a few feet of Fang Jun have been cut down and cleared away, just to prepare for artificial rainfall later.
This time, the Lishan side that Fang Jun was responsible for was the closest, and they had to wait until Cheng Chuliang and Yuchi Baolin arrived at the scheduled location.
In Fang Jun's opinion, if three people carry out artificial rainfall at the same time, they may be able to achieve the effect of 1+1>2.
As time goes by, the sun is not so hot, and the clouds in the sky are getting thicker and thicker.
This also made Fang Jun more confident.
He didn't believe that such thick clouds couldn't make it rain with a catalyst.
Just when Fang Jun asked people to take out the talismans with silver iodide and place them.
A large group of people came up from the bottom of the mountain.
When the group of people came up the mountain, Fang Jun's eyes suddenly went straight.
"Your Majesty, what are you doing here in this barren mountain?"
Li Junxian, who was dressed in armor, rushed forward with a group of guards, followed by a middle-aged man in the middle, who was the current emperor, His Majesty Li Er.
At this time, Li Er seemed to be in a good mood. He looked at the busy Fang Jun with interest and asked, "I am very curious about how you make rain, so I came here to take a look."
But seeing Fang Jun clearing out an open space on the top of the mountain, and the open space was filled with talismans, I really couldn't understand Fang Jun's intention.
"What are you doing? Are you here to worship heaven?"
Li Er finally couldn't help it anymore and asked.
"Sacrifice to heaven?"
Fang Jun was stunned, glanced at Li Er, and said to himself that the emperor's imagination was really rich.
"No, I'm making artificial rainfall."
"Artificial rainfall?"
Li Er was stunned.
This is no different from those magic sticks in the imperial court!
They are all about drawing symbols and burning paper.
If burning talisman paper to pray for rain would bring rain, then Guanzhong would not be so dry.
Is there any difference in this boy's talisman?
With this thought, Li Er picked up the talisman paper next to him and looked over it.
But looking around, I can't see why.
However, he still saw a little difference.
These talisman papers were not written with cinnabar. Instead, they had a silver-white coating on them, as if they had been brushed with silver water.
The corners of Li Er's eyes twitched.
Fang Jun, this turtle calf, is too wasteful!
It's ridiculous that it can be covered with silver!
Can you be more serious about such a noble thing as praying for rain?
Could it be that this kid wants to use money to bribe the gods in the sky?
Seeing Fang Jun still directing and asking people to put up all the talismans, Li Er felt that he was being fooled and said angrily: "You kid is planning such a big battle, you really think you are a god. Burning a few talismans can make it rain. If you can't make it rain in Guanzhong, believe it or not, I will chop off your head?"
No wonder Li Er was so angry.
Originally, I heard Fang Jun’s concrete guarantee, so I thought the other party had some tricks up his sleeve!
But now it seems that they are just some talisman paper dipped in silver powder.
In Li Er's opinion, this is simply nonsense!
Seeing the emperor's rage, Fang Jun could only explain the principle of artificial rainfall to this old antique.
Unfortunately, due to the limitations of cognition and knowledge, the more Li Er talked about it, the more confused he became.
However, this also made Li Er feel relieved a little.
At the very least, Fang Jun was not fooling around.
But it was impossible for him to admit his mistake. Li Er could only pat Fang Jun on the shoulder, smiled brightly and asked: "How long will it take to be ready?"
"All the talismans have been placed. As soon as the time comes, artificial rainfall can begin!" Fang Jun said respectfully.
His Majesty Li Er nodded: "Just be prepared, as long as it rains, I will definitely reward you!"
After saying that, he walked directly to the side and sat down.
Obviously, Li Er wanted to see it rain before leaving.
Soon, the time came to the end, and Li Er couldn't help but ask again: "How long will it take?"
"Okay soon!" Fang Jun was speechless.
Looking at the sun in the sky, it has begun to set in the west, and the clouds in the sky are getting thicker and thicker.
Fang Jun laughed directly!
It seems that God is helping me!
With such thick clouds, just a little catalyst can make the damn sky rain.
It seems that this thief doesn't want to see the people of Guanzhong in ruins.
They say that God is ruthless, but humans are affectionate!
At least my efforts over the past two days were not in vain.
As long as it rains for a few days, there may not be a good harvest this year.
But as long as the people are not allowed to starve to death, it is the greatest merit, and everything you have done will be worth it!
Following Fang Jun's order, all the arranged talisman papers were ignited, and the billowing smoke rushed directly into the sky.
However, to Fang Jun, this thick smoke was equivalent to cannonballs filled with silver iodide flying into the sky and blending with the clouds.
"The clouds have turned dark and stopped. It's going to rain... great..."
Fang Jun blinked when Li Er's call came to his ears.
Is it necessary to be so excited?
In the blink of an eye, I saw Li dancing with his hands, completely losing the image of an emperor. He was no different from those who performed great dances.
Too lazy to pay attention to this lunatic, Fang Jun looked up at the sky.
The dark clouds in the sky have covered the sunset, and the sky is as dark as a black cloth, as if you can touch it on the top of the mountain!
A gust of cool wind blew past me, and the moist wind made my whole body feel comfortable.
After a while, a heavy downpour fell from the sky. The raindrops washed the dry earth, and the trees became green and green under the moisture of the rain.
His Majesty Li Er was not afraid of the heavy rain at all, and hugged Li Junxian beside him and cried.
Indeed, he had been waiting for this rain for too long!
For a moment, Li Er laughed like a madman.
My face is wet, I don’t know if it’s the rain or the tears of excitement...
This artificial rainfall instantly caused a chain reaction. The scope of the rainfall continued to expand and gradually spread throughout Guanzhong.
…
While Li Er was watching Fang Jun's artificial rainfall in Lishan Mountain, countless people in luxurious clothes also gathered at the Cui Mansion in Chang'an City.
Cui Yongping stood in front of the window with his hands behind his hands, feeling the cool and comfortable breeze blowing in from the window.
Looking up at the dark clouds getting closer and closer, my heart seemed to be clenched tightly by an invisible fist, making me feel a little breathless.
Didn’t the Taishi Bureau say it would never rain within a month?
The dark clouds in the sky have blocked the sun, and the low pressure seems to be covering the earth. Isn't this a sign of rain?
If it rains...
Cui Yongping simply couldn’t imagine it!
During this time, they had been jointly asking the emperor to issue an edict to punish themselves, among which the Cui family was the most active.
Once it rains in Guanzhong, wouldn't it be unreasonable for them to ask the emperor to issue a sinful edict?
I originally thought that this time I could make Li Shimin lose face.
Who would have thought that stealing the chicken will end up losing the rice!
Do we really want to bow to His Majesty Li Er?
It's okay to admit defeat to the emperor!
But this is not just a matter of admitting defeat, but a game between the family and the imperial power.
If they lose, their voice will be greatly reduced in the future.
Because once it rains, it proves that His Majesty Li Er is not at fault.
If you want to use this specious reason to suppress Li Er in the future, you will become a traitor with ulterior motives!
Moreover, this time the Cui family is taking the lead. Once they lose, the family's thousand-year reputation will be destroyed.
To admit defeat would be worse than taking Cui Yongping's life!
If Li Er takes advantage of the situation and wields the butcher's knife to take out his anger on the Cui family, who else can stand by the Cui family of Qinghe?
Not only was Cui Yongping worried, the living room behind him was filled with representatives of major aristocratic families.
These people all looked gloomy and worried.
Dozens of people gathered in the hall of Nuo University, but there was silence.
Even when they were sitting, they could clearly feel that the light was getting very dark.
And from the coolness in the breeze, you can feel that a heavy rain is coming.
The coming heavy rain seemed to pour directly into their hearts, giving them a chill.
Everyone has only one idea now, what should we do now?
During this period, they forced Li Er quite a lot.
Families like them don't dare to bet on the limits of His Majesty Li Er's kindness!
Once the emperor takes the opportunity to cause trouble, those aristocratic families who forced Li Er to issue a criminal edict will be in big trouble.
Cui Yang, the Minister of Rites, had a dark face and said hesitantly: "Everyone said... could this be a trap by the emperor, deliberately letting the Taishi Bureau reveal false news so that we can jump out and catch them all?"
