Li Yuan left in the carriage.
Zhangsun Wuji stood on the spot, looking like a frosted eggplant. He hugged the wooden box and looked a little dejected. The personal guards of the King of Qin behind him also stayed behind.
They would guard the entire blacksmith shop and wait for the Golden Guards to take over.
Zhangsun Wuji hurriedly returned to the Zhangsun Manor. He thought that Zhangsun Wugou had already left, but he didn't expect that not only was he still there, but even Li Shiming had come.
"Shimin, shouldn't you be in the palace?" Zhangsun Wuji asked.”
Zhangsun Wuji and Li Shiming had known each other for more than ten years. Not only were they brothers who had a life-and-death relationship, but they also had a relationship with Zhangsun Wugou.
Therefore, in private, when there were no outsiders.
They addressed each other very intimately.
When Li Shi Min saw Zhangsun Wuji return, he smiled and said,""Wuji, how is it? Why did father ask you to go over?”
Li Shi Min was also anxious.
In the past, he had always led troops to war. Now that he had lost his place with Li Jiancheng, sitting in the Imperial Palace, he had no idea what to do.
He could only assist Xiao Yu and the others in reviewing the memorials.
When Zhangsun Wugou's news reached the palace, he immediately went to check it out. He found that Li Yuan was indeed not in the palace, so he hurried out.
If he could help Li Yuan from the side.
He felt that this was a good start.
Zhangsun Wugou had known Li Shiming for many years, so he naturally knew what Li Shiming was thinking. Moreover, he had inherited his bloodline from Li Shiming.
Naturally, he was very concerned. He said,"Shi Min, His Majesty wants me to go to the blacksmith shop to refine the Godly Zhuge Crossbow.”
Li Shi Min was shocked.
He frowned and immediately said,"Godly Zhuge Crossbow? Such a divine weapon could change the course of a war, so why would his father let the blacksmith forge it?”
"Shouldn't the Crossbow Bureau be the one making it?”
Zhangsun Wuji glanced at Li Shiming and said,""Shi Min, shouldn't you ask why there is the Godly Zhuge Crossbow?”
Li Shiming's face revealed an unfathomable expression, then he patted Zhangsun Wuji's shoulder and said,""Wuji, you still don't know how resourceful father is.”
"I'm already used to seeing such things.”
Zhangsun Wuji was a little surprised. He did not understand why in such a short time.
Li Shi Min actually admired Li Yuan so much.
It was so exaggerated that they believed it without any reason.
Although Zhangsun Wuji thought so, he did not hesitate and continued,"I don't dare to speculate about His Majesty's holy will.”
"But the Great Tang's only danger is the Turks.”
"The art of forging weapons is also to strengthen the Great Tang's military strength so that it can resist Jie Li Khan.”
Li Shi Min listened to Zhangsun Wuji's words and pondered.
The Turks were the greatest threat.
Li Jiancheng would soon head to the border town. Although Shuofang was nothing in the eyes of the officials, it was still the territory of the Great Tang.
As long as the good news came.
Then, the people of the world would remember Li Jiancheng's contributions. This was unlike before the founding of the People's Republic of China.
However, after the world was at peace for two years, although there were some natural disasters and man-made disasters.
However, compared to war, no amount of suffering was anything. The people no longer wanted to be homeless.
Li Shiming's expression turned serious as he thought of this. He looked at the wooden box in Zhangsun Wuji's hand and said,""Wuji, go and see Imperial Father."
"Where did you get this wooden box?”
Zhangsun Wuji was slightly taken aback. He then placed the wooden box on the table and pushed it aside."This is what His Majesty ordered me to do. He said that there was a map inside.”
"It recorded the three great iron mines and asked me to use the miners of the Zhangsun Clan to assist in mining and smelting iron.”
"But…"
As Zhangsun Wuji spoke, his expression became desolate again.
He really cared about money.
Li Shiming didn't mind. He knew Zhangsun Wuji's personality. He opened the wooden box and looked at the few pieces of paper inside.
His pupils constricted slightly.
Then, he immediately held it in his hand. It was clear that this paper was not commonly used in the Imperial Palace. It was the same paper that Li Yuan had given to Li Yuanji in the royal study.
Li Shi Min knew that this was definitely a treasure.
Then, he opened it and took a closer look. He did not know much about smelting iron, but he could see the values on it clearly.
The Great Tang would be able to expand its army tenfold.
Li Shi Min heaved a sigh of relief after reading it.
Zhangsun Wuji came over and said,"Shimin, you are now in charge of Chang 'an.”
"Can you get it for me from King Qin's Mansion?"
"You also know that my Zhangsun Manor doesn't have any source of income.”
Zhangsun Wuji was lying through his teeth. Even Zhangsun Wugou, who was sitting at the side, could not bear to listen anymore.
Li Shiming handed him the blueprint and said,""Imperial Father, why would he care about such a small amount of money? Just look at the things on it and you'll know that you've definitely earned a lot.”
I know you've definitely made a fortune."
"I also know how much money your Zhangsun Clan can earn from the iron mine.”
"Now, it can make you rich every day.”
Zhangsun Wuji blinked as he listened to Li Shiming.
Then, he eagerly took the blueprint and looked at it carefully. He couldn't help but purse his lips and look at Li Shiming with extreme joy."Shimin, can this really be achieved?”
"Just by following these steps, the number of iron smelted can be increased by so much?”
Li Shi Min was extremely confident in Li Yuan. He stood up and said,"Father's orders, do as you wish, don't delay.”
"If you need anything, I will order the Ministry of Revenue and the Ministry of Works to help you.”
"It's getting late and we have to return to the palace now. There are still many political matters to deal with and we can't make any mistakes.”
Zhangsun Wuji sent off Li Shiming and Zhangsun Wugou, then sat in the main hall with incomparable joy.
Then, he instructed the butler,"Butler, ask Chong-er to come over."”
"I have something for him to do."
The butler quickly went to look for him. Zhangsun Chong did not dare to delay. After seeing Zhangsun Wuji, he bowed and said,"Father, why are you looking for your son?”
"I'm studying the scriptures with a few gentlemen.”
Zhangsun Wuji looked at him angrily and said,"Chong-er, does that mean that you went to Yandui Pavilion to study?”
Zhangsun Chong blushed.
Yanchui Tower was a famous place for fireworks in Chang 'an.
He thought that he would go without anyone noticing, but he did not expect Zhangsun Wuji to know as well. He could only lower his head silently and did not dare to speak.
"Chong-er, you're not getting any younger. Father has an important matter that His Majesty has arranged for you." Zhangsun Wuji said.”
"If you succeed, you can also give me some face in front of His Majesty.”
"Remember, don't be careless."
After hearing Zhangsun Wuji's words, Zhangsun Chong realized that he had nothing to do in Chang 'an, but his family background was extraordinary.
Therefore, he couldn't be a playboy or a playboy. He felt very bored.
Zhangsun Chong had long wanted to go out, but he did not have the chance. He said excitedly,"Father, if His Majesty has any instructions, just say it.”
"I will definitely be able to complete it."
Zhangsun Wuji looked at Zhangsun Chong and told him what Li Yuan had told him.
Then, he gave him some money to check out the three iron mines and recruit miners.
Zhangsun Wuji sat there by himself, holding an abacus and calculating how much silver he could earn.
Unfortunately.
What he didn't understand was that if a large amount of iron entered the Great Tang, the price of iron would drop, but it was still a military necessity, so the price wouldn't drop by much.
Of course, Li Yuan wouldn't care about these things.
After all, as a superior, if he did everything himself, wouldn't he be exhausted?
Li Shiming, Zhangsun Wuji, and the others were busy.
Li Yuan was sitting in the teahouse, listening to a story while looking at a little girl with interest. The little girl was about two or three years old.
He sat in the middle of the table with a few maids serving him. They listened to the storyteller's words and giggled.
The people around him didn't care.
After all, this little girl was obviously the daughter of an official. Moreover, she did not seem to be overly noisy, so he did not care much.
Li Yuan looked at her, then glanced at Guan Yu and summoned a hidden Golden Guard over.
Although he was traveling incognito.
However, this kind of protection was still very comprehensive.
The secret guard came over and knew that Li Yuan did not want to expose his identity, so he stood at the side.
"Do you know which family that little girl is from?" Li Yuan asked while eating the dried fruit.”
The task of the secret guard was to investigate all the suspicious people around Li Yuan. He looked at the little girl and felt a little lucky.
Previously, when they knew that Li Yuan was here, the surrounding people had also secretly investigated.
Only this little girl was not from Chang 'an.
However, it was impossible for the little girl to be an assassin, so the secret guard ignored her. In the end, he realized that Li Yuan's gaze had fallen on the little girl several times, so he wanted to investigate.
But now, it came in handy.
If he didn't know Li Yuan's question, he would probably face punishment when he returned.
The secret guard lowered his head and said meticulously,"Your Majesty, that little girl's father is the second daughter of the governor of Yangzhou, Wu Shi.”
"Wu Shi came to the capital to report on his work. His daughter likes this place, so she ordered the maid to serve here.”
Li Yuan smiled and waved his hand casually, signaling for the secret guards to leave.
A warrior!
Second daughter!
Wu Zetian!
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