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Li Shimin knew Zhao Chen's lazy temperament. Mr. Zhao was good at everything, but he was too lazy. He was obviously so talented and outstanding, but he still wanted to stay by the pond fishing all day long, either with Chang Le or with him. Relax on the road.
I had already given him many positions, such as the Minister of Reform and the President of the University. However, the first Minister of Reform, Zhao Chen, had never been to the government at all. Fang Xuanling and the others were responsible for all the tasks, and he was the president of the university. , not to mention, throw away the principal.
Therefore, this time Li Shimin is going to Hedong Road with Zhao Chen. If Mr. Zhao comes up with any new ideas or things along the way, it will be of great help to Datang.
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So, the next day.
The mighty convoy set off from Chang'an and headed east directly.
There were many people in this motorcade, including doctors from the imperial hospital, courtiers, and the army. The most important thing was the carriage in the middle.
"Hey, Your Majesty, I really can't figure it out. If you go to Hedong Road, just go to Hedong Road. Why do you have to drag me along? Ha~~~~"
Zhao Chen yawned and was in low spirits.
Li Shimin on the opposite side smiled and said: "Mr. Zhao, we can't go to Hedong Road without you. Sun Simiao and Huang Renming have already sent memorials about the plague on Hedong Road, saying that there are methods to control the smallpox plague."
"It's normal. Just do as I say and you'll be fine. It's just the smallpox virus, so it's not a big problem."
Zhao Chen yawned: "But since you're here, I've also brought a microscope. It's time to mention my level in the medical field of the Tang Dynasty. They are all Chinese medicine, so how can that be done?"
Li Shimin asked curiously: "Are there other kinds of medicine besides traditional Chinese medicine?"
"Yes, this kind of medicine is generally called modern medicine. It is two different systems from traditional Chinese medicine. If traditional Chinese medicine can be combined with modern medicine, it will be considered an improvement."
Li Shimin was even more confused, but he didn't ask in detail because he knew that Mr. Zhao had his own way of doing things.
The convoy drove forward in a mighty manner, and the army soldiers accompanying the carriage did not all walk, but all rode on bicycles. In this way, the driving speed was greatly accelerated.
Li Shimin opened the curtain and looked ahead, only to see the motorcade driving on a wide cement road. Along the way, he didn't feel much sound or bumping from the carriage.
"Cement road, Mr. Zhao, this cement road is really much better than the official road."
Zhao Chen yawned: "Yes, when the oil comes out, we can make asphalt roads."
It¡¯s a pity that Li Shimin found that he only traveled on this cement road for a few hours. When he reached the end, he saw the road construction team under construction in front, and the convoy had no choice but to make a detour.
"It's a pity. This cement road is smooth to drive, but it will take a while to repair it."
Zhao Chen smiled and said: "The current speed is already very fast. My estimate is to establish Datang's preliminary main road system in three years. It is very likely that three years will not be enough, so we need to continue to invest a lot of money." craftsmen so that the road can be built faster."
"Furthermore, technological research and development should also be faster. If we can enter the age of steam engines and have large-scale tools, it will be much easier to open mountains and build roads. It will not be a problem to open mountains and build bridges when encountering water."
Not long after, the convoy arrived near Luoyang. Luoyang was also building roads, and not only one, but also a road to the south.
After passing Luoyang, the cement road disappeared again, and it became a dusty official road again.
Li Shimin looked at the villages along the way and couldn't help but said: "Stop for a moment, I want to go to the villages and have a look."
This place is no longer considered to be within the pass, it is far away from Chang'an, and it is also relatively far from Luoyang. Li Shimin wants to see how the people here live.
When the motorcade stopped, Li Shimin got off the carriage, and a group of courtiers followed him directly to the village not far away.
When I came to the village, I saw people busy working, some plowing the fields, dogs barking at the entrance of the village, some children running around, and the elderly in the village burning firewood with smoke curling up.
When they saw Li Shimin and his party coming to the village, the villagers were stunned and hurriedly scrambled, not knowing what the etiquette was.
Li Shimin smiled and said, "You don't have to be polite. I just came here to take a look around. How was last year's harvest?"
ThatThe old man who was questioned said cheerfully: "Your Majesty, last year's harvest was not very good, but fortunately there was newly introduced grain, which gave us a surplus of grain."
"Oh really?"
"That must be true. Your Majesty, look, this is the cellar at home. It is full of potatoes and sweet potatoes. These two grains are better than wheat. They grow quickly and bear more fruits. This year I will plant more. Five acres of land."
"What about the rest of the village?"
Li Shimin asked with concern. He also walked into the cellar and realized that what he said was true. The villagers' cellars were filled with potatoes and sweet potatoes, so that they would not be afraid of the famine in the coming year.
"It's all the same. Look at this one. Because they have more money, they also bought a bicycle. A three-wheeled one is much easier to use than a scooter. It can also transport goods and is convenient for going to the city."
Li Shimin walked out and saw a three-wheeled bicycle parked in the village hall next to him.
"Okay, okay."
Li Shimin smiled and said: "You are living a good life, and I am happy in my heart. By the way, what do you use for plowing? A curved shaft plow?"
In the ninth year of Zhenguan, Quyuli had already put into mass production. The chamber of commerce under Zhao Chen established another store called Datang Agricultural Tools Store, but it was not opened in Chang'an, but specifically in Chang'an. Stores were opened in some small counties.
"Oh, Your Majesty, you have used them, and our hoes are all newly bought, and they are much more durable than the ones we used before."
Seeing the curved shaft plow they used, Li Shimin laughed loudly: "Okay, yes, life is getting better and better, and there is hope."
After visiting this village, Li Shimin returned to the motorcade, and behind him many ministers were taking pictures of the horses.
"Congratulations, Your Majesty, the lives of our people in the Tang Dynasty are getting better and better."
"Yes, I still remember that in the second year of Zhenguan, the people could not even eat. All these changes are worth it."
Li Shimin¡¯s face was full of smiles.
"Your Majesty governs the country well, and your Majesty is a wise king."
"Your Majesty is a wise king."
The courtiers behind all bowed.
When Li Shimin was happy, he saw Zhao Chen silently beside him and couldn't help but ask: "Mr. Zhao, are you thinking about something again?"
Zhao Chen shook his head: "I just don't want to speak."
Li Shimin laughed: "Why don't you want to speak?"
"Your Majesty, these courtiers behind you are all sycophants. As soon as I open my mouth, wouldn't I be like them?"
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Li Shimin was stunned for a moment, and the group of courtiers behind him were also stunned for a moment, and then they looked at Zhao Chen with fire in their eyes.
Fang Xuanling was dumbfounded. Mr. Zhao had offended a large number of ministers in the DPRK. (Remember the website address: www.hlnovel.com