Datang: Integrate three times the combat power of Lv Bu at the beginning

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But he didn't expect that it took a lot of effort to make a hole and a few cracks.

The hardness of the cement pipe was much stronger than he expected.

When everyone heard his doubts, they all gathered around to find out.

"This is...steel?" Cheng Yaojin exclaimed in disbelief, "There is steel in this cement pipe, no wonder I tried my best, but I couldn't break the cement pipe."

"Steel is added to the pipe wall?" Li Shimin walked forward in disbelief.

Sun Liuchuan stepped forward and explained to everyone: "There is a skeleton made of steel bars inside the cement pipe, and then the cement is injected into it, just like the human skin and flesh have an extra skeleton, and the hardness will be much improved. .”

"hiss……"

Everyone gasped, what kind of fairy idea is this, it can be thought of like this.

Li Shimin turned his head, looked at the indifferent Li Chengqian, and said in astonishment: "Chengqian, you also came up with this... this stuff?"

Li Chengqian nodded as if nothing had happened, "It's my son, but it's nothing..."

It's old Versailles right from the start.

"This...is this nothing?" Yu Shinan, the new minister of the Ministry of Industry, said in astonishment.

After Duan Lun retired and returned to his hometown, the Ministry of Industry needed someone to take the lead in this matter, so Li Shimin transferred Yu Shinan, the secretary supervisor of Taichang Temple, to the Ministry of Industry as Minister of the Ministry of Industry.

Yu Shinan was not only good at politics, but also superb in calligraphy. Together with Ouyang Xun, Chu Suiliang and Xue Ji, he was called the "Four Great Masters of the Early Tang Dynasty".

"Hey..." Cheng Yaojin said with a smile: "Master Yu, you have lived in Taichang Temple for a long time, but His Royal Highness has created too many new gadgets."

"Let's not talk about it, let's talk about the Shenwei cannon and the Shenwei firecracker. They are really good things."

When he talked about this, Cheng Yaojin became interested.

Li Shimin interjected: "Chengqian, your road renovation plan is to bury the cement pipes in the soil, and then lay a layer of asphalt on the ground?"

At this time, Li Shimin became very interested in the road traffic improvement plan of Li Chengqian's system.

It is not necessary to build roads alone. If urban drainage and road traffic improvement are completed together, it will be a big deal.

Datang will take a big step forward on the road of development.

Chapter 500 Take it from the people, use it for the people

This is roughly what it means. Erchen has prepared specific construction drawings, and Luban Pavilion has trained mature craftsmen. As long as the funds from the household department are in place, the Datang Road Traffic Improvement Project can be implemented. "

Li Chengqian looked at Li Shimin and said calmly.

Liu Zhenghui, Minister of the Ministry of Household Affairs, came forward and said submissively: "Mother...His Royal Highness, I have the courage to ask you, if the drainage system is incorporated into it, the construction cost..."

Liu Zhenghui's mind was always filled with money, as if he had seen the money in the treasury flowing out of the treasury like water.

Li Chengqian pondered: "The amount of capital injection probably needs to be doubled."

"Do you want to double it?" Liu Zhenghui's face was pale, and he almost spat out a mouthful of old blood.

Li Shimin was much calmer than him, and said quietly: "Chengqian, if it is doubled, the money in the treasury is really not enough."

"If this is the case, I am afraid that the money in the national treasury will not last until the end of this year."

Li Shimin is not in a hurry at this time, you say it out loud, I have no money.

"It's okay..." Li Chengqian waved his hands calmly, "Qinghuo Trading Company can undertake this project, and the money will be left to Erchen to figure out a way."

I go……

Everyone looked at Li Chengqian in disbelief, this shouldn't be, this is not like the style of His Royal Highness.

When Li Shimin heard this, the joyful expression on his face was not revealed, and he was suppressed by him.

If things go wrong, there must be a demon, Li Chengqian would kindly bear such a huge expense?

Obviously not!

"Well, Chengqian... If this project is undertaken by Qinghuo Trading Company, I will feel very sorry..."

Li Shimin wanted to catch him so he said.

Li Chengqian said bluntly: "Father, there is no need to embarrass yourself. If you don't want to, I will just refuse to accept this project."

Between the words, there is no sign of caring.

"Look at you kid..." Li Shimin changed into his father's tone, "You are always so irritable when things happen, I can't blame you?"

"I didn't say that Qinghuo Trading Company is not allowed to take over this project. Aren't I afraid that you will be under too much pressure?"

Having said that, Li Shimin began to play the emotional card.

He found that when talking with Li Chengqian, don't communicate according to the etiquette of a monarch and his ministers.

Either as a father or as a friend.

Li Chengqian said sternly: "Is the pressure too great? That's the matter of the ministers. It has nothing to do with the father. It has something to do with the development of the Tang Dynasty. This matter cannot be sloppy. I hope the father will not be too careful."

Hearing this, Li Shimin's face was full of black lines, "You son of a bitch, you wait for me to catch the opportunity, and you must look good."

"Your Majesty, in the opinion of the old minister, you should promise His Highness the Crown Prince. If you follow this method to improve the transportation of the Tang Dynasty, the money invested is not a small amount."

Liu Zhenghui tried to persuade Li Shimin from the sidelines.

As the Minister of the Household Department, he naturally has his own little calculations, and he will never pay out even a penny if he can afford it.

If it weren't for his iron cock character, Li Shimin really didn't need him.

Li Shimin glared at him, "Why are you so anxious, you can't hold your breath at all, don't you see that I am discussing with Chengqian?"

"It is related to the development of Datang, and there must be no carelessness."

Liu Zhenghui may not understand Li Chengqian's character, but Li Shimin does.

Li Chengqian has contributed a lot to the development and construction of Datang and developed many good things, but he has never paid a penny.

Every time the money was extorted from him.

Li Chengqian said this time that the reconstruction project of Datang Transportation was contracted by Qinghuo Trading Company, and the money was also borne by him. This obviously did not conform to Li Chengqian's so-so temperament.

Li Shimin stood where he was, silent, thinking secretly.

But no matter how he thought, he couldn't think of a good solution. If he said that he would not vote for this project, the pillars of the Tang Dynasty standing around would have to eat him alive.

Li Shimin frowned, shook his head again and again, he made a decision, and was sternly made a decision by Li Chengqian, he was in a dilemma.

moment……

Li Shimin pondered and said: "Talk about the conditions, I don't want people in the world to think that I always want to take advantage of you, the prince."

As soon as these words came out, everyone turned their gazes to Li Shimin with astonishment.

Don't you?

Li Shimin played a trick and retreated to advance.

He knew that Li Chengqian would not let him take advantage of this for nothing, so he might as well say it to show his generosity.

Li Chengqian responded: "Since the father insists on this, the minister there will be disrespectful. There are really two conditions for this."

"One: This money, Erchen, is regarded as an advance. After the tax revenue of the later Tang Dynasty comes up, you have to return this money to Erchen."

"There is nothing wrong with that." Li Shimin agreed, "This money should have been paid by the household department. Since Qinghuo Trading Company is willing to advance the funds, I must pay back the money."

"Tell me another condition."

Li Chengqian continued: "The second condition is that my son must charge all merchants a certain road maintenance fee."

"Road maintenance fee?" Li Shimin looked at him blankly, full of doubts.

Li Chengqian explained: "The road maintenance fee refers to the fees charged by Qinghuo Trading Company to the fleet of commercial companies driving on the asphalt road, which is used for road construction and maintenance fees."

"If the construction of the asphalt road is completed, a special maintenance organization needs to be established. This money will be used for this purpose, and it will be taken from the people and used for the people."

"What a good one. Take it from the people and use it for the people." Liu Zhenghui suddenly praised: "His Royal Highness, your words are really good, and you have spoken the aspirations of our household department."

Liu Zhenghui's sudden speech startled Li Shimin.

He turned his head to look at Li Chengqian, and replied: "Okay, I promise you, the money for road maintenance can be collected by Qinghuo Trading Company."

Li Shimin asked doubtfully, "Only these two conditions?"

He didn't think it should be. Li Chengqian made it clear that he was cheating, so he simply mentioned these two conditions, which made him a little unbelievable.

But what Li Shimin didn't know was that the income Li Chengqian estimated from collecting road maintenance fees was enough for Qinghuo Trading Company to make a lot of money.

But even if he told Li Shimin about this, he would not believe it, because Li Shimin has not fully understood the potential of commercial development so far.

If it takes another three to five years, Datang will definitely crush all the countries in the world, whether it is agriculture, commerce, technology or military.

At that time, Li Chengqian's dream will come true.

Li Chengqian nodded and said: "That's right, I only have these two small requests. If the emperor agrees, the road rectification in the Tang Dynasty will be officially launched tomorrow."

The words are clear, hit it off.

The cooperation between Li Chengqian and Li Shimin can be regarded as officially reached.

Chapter 501 Father and Son Showdown

Chang'an City...

Tai Chi Palace...

The autumn wind in September blows the martial arts arena outside the Wude Hall.

This is the place where the prince's clan and the disciples of Qianjing Gaomen practice martial arts.

After the flood in the pass subsided, Qinghuo Trading Company undertook the drainage system and road renovation work.

Several Protectorate Mansions in the surrounding area were set up one after another, Li Shimin finally lived a comfortable life for a few days, and nothing bothered him anymore.

"See Your Majesty..."

"See father..."

Li Shimin came to the Martial Arts Hall of Wude Hall, and the princes and clan children who were practicing martial arts stepped forward to salute one after another.

In the Tang Dynasty, martial arts prevailed.

In the circle of the second generation of officials, if you don't know how to wield swords, no one will take you to play, let alone pick up girls.

Li Shimin stood on the high platform and waved his hands, "Go ahead, don't worry about me."

After the words fell, he sat on the chair beside him.

After hearing the words, everyone retreated one after another, and continued to practice martial arts and fight on the martial arts arena.

Li Shimin loves to practice martial arts, and Datang Shangwu has a certain relationship with Li Shimin.

When he has nothing to do or is upset, he likes to go to the martial arts arena to practice swords.

Sweating profusely, cut off three thousand threads of trouble.

"Your Majesty, look at these royal clansmen and high-ranking disciples, give us the Tang Dynasty more confidence, practice in the martial arts field every day, rain or shine."

Changsun Wuji stood beside Li Shimin, pointing to the disciples practicing martial arts in the martial arts arena.

After the establishment of Tubo and Tuyuhun Dufu was completed, Changsun Wuji returned to Chang'an City after finalizing the major events.

After returning to Chang'an, the first thing to do was to report to Li Shimin.

But he was pulled out by Li Shimin to relax.

"Auxiliary machine, stop standing, sit down and talk." Li Shimin waved to Changsun Wuji, motioning him to sit beside him.

For this uncle, Li Shimin still loves him very much.

As long as it is to tell him to do something, it must be done beautifully and clearly.

"Thank you, Your Majesty." Changsun Wuji responded, turned around and sat down.

"How is it? The overall situation of Tuyuhun and Tubo is already under control."

Li Shimin picked up the cup and took a sip.

"Your Majesty, don't worry, everything has been taken care of by the old minister, and there will be no mistakes."

"It's mainly the tribal leaders of Tubo and Tuyuhun who have regarded His Royal Highness as a god-like figure."