The white snow covered the palace walls and roof, making the whole palace more magnificent.
Li Shimin stood on the balcony of the palace, holding on to the glazed railing, quietly admiring the wonderful scenery.
The concubines surrounded the prince and princesses and played in the snow, and the laughter and laughter resounded throughout the palace.
Li Shimin couldn't help but laugh, his eyes filled with relief. The air in the palace was filled with fresh fragrance, and with the appearance of snow, the atmosphere in the palace became clearer. White snow covered the trees in the palace, and the branches were bent down.
, as if welcoming the children. Looking around, the green trees and white snow in the palace contrast with each other, presenting the most beautiful picture.
The princes and princesses were running in the snow, chasing each other. They stepped in the snow, making "squeaking" sounds, communicating with each other and enjoying the pure winter.
The concubines were watching over them, accompanying these babies. The wind blew, and it was a bit cold, making people shiver. Li Shimin raised his head and looked up at the sky. In an instant, snowflakes hit his face, and he felt the cold taste, as if stimulating
Opening his eyes made him more awake.
He took a deep breath, and a warm current surged in his heart. "This snow scene is so beautiful, and the army of the Tang Dynasty has been advancing towards the west. Our soldiers of the Tang Dynasty will be victorious in every battle! All invaders will be defeated by our Datang army."
Destroyed by the army."
Li Shimin said it unconsciously, and the concubines also quietly approached Li Shimin from behind.
"The strength of the Tang Dynasty is all due to Your Majesty!"
The concubines said softly. Li Shimin turned around and saw the happy scene of children playing nearby, and smiled happily.
At this time, Li Shimin was no longer depressed as before, and was replaced by happiness.
Because just half an hour ago, Cheng Yaojin sent back another message.
The news is that the Tang army will be able to defeat the Turks and break through some of the Tibetan defense lines.
These places were previously disputed areas between the Tang Dynasty and Tubo.
At this time, even Songtsen Gampo put forward a fierce reaction.
But this fact still cannot be changed.
Because the current army of the Tang Dynasty is too powerful. It is so powerful that Songtsen Gampo is very afraid.
This kind of power is unbearable for a small Tubo.
For this matter, Li Shimin commended Cheng Yaojin.
Let Cheng Yaojin keep it up.
Encourage him to go west.
Naturally, Cheng Yaojin would not miss this opportunity to perform meritorious service, so he headed west without stopping.
At this time, the Turks could no longer withstand the anger of the Tang Dynasty.
And just after Li Shimin hung up the phone, Duan Lun came.
Li Shimin's eyes were still looking at Xue.
Watch the actions of the princes and princesses.
Watch the joyful scene of them playing.
"Your Majesty! Regarding the cross-sea bridge, I am here to report!"
Li Shimin turned around and asked: "So how is the situation now?"
"Your Majesty! It is going very smoothly now. Construction may start after the Chinese New Year. The construction period is about two years. If our funds are in place, the construction period will be faster."
Duan Lun said again.
This bridge needs to be designed and explored, it cannot be built just because you say it can be done.
If you encounter some impossible positions, you have to change the route.
And just the design and exploration will take a lot of time.
When Li Shimin heard that two years would be better, he couldn't help but feel even happier.
"That's very good! It's really wonderful! You have to follow up on this matter carefully. If you need money or anything else, just ask. This is a good thing that benefits the country and the people, and it should be promoted."
"Yes, Your Majesty! I understand!"
"What about the viaduct? How is it going now?"
Li Shimin suddenly asked about the viaduct.
At this time, Shi Lun said: "As for the viaduct, it may not be completed until spring. Because it involves the places where many residents live. There may be some unnecessary troubles during the construction. But these are all under control.
Within the range.”
The construction of the bridge was not that quick.
Because it is in a busy area, if it were in other places, the speed might be improved.
But even so, this speed is enough.
After hearing this, Li Shimin nodded.
Next, Li Shimin said seriously: "You have to do this well."
"Yes! Your Majesty. I will definitely do it well."
"That's good! If you need anything, just ask. The imperial court will do its best to help you!"
"Yes! Your Majesty!"
"Is there anything else?"
"temporarily unavailable!"
"If there's nothing else, then you can leave first."
"Yes! Your Majesty." Duan Lun walked out of Tai Chi Palace and turned back not long after.
Li Shimin is admiring the snow.
"What else happened?"
"Your Majesty, the people in Dengzhou spontaneously raised funds. The money they raised said they would support us in building the cross-sea bridge, but I did not accept it. What do you think of this matter?"
“How much money did they raise?”
Li Shimin asked this.
"About 100 million taels!"
One hundred million taels is really a lot.
In the past, Li Shimin might have accepted it, but now he will not accept it.
So he said: "We cannot accept people's money. This is our bottom line. If we accept people's money, then where is my face?"
This is indeed the case. If Li Shimin accepted this money, his reputation would indeed be bad.
"Then I understand! Your Majesty!"
"Okay, just understand. If you have nothing to do, go ahead. I still have some things to arrange."
"Yes, Your Majesty!"
Duan Lun then exited the Tai Chi Palace. After leaving, another person walked in. The person who came was none other than Dai Zhou.
He quickly walked to Li Shimin.
Every time Dai Zhou comes here, nothing good happens.
It should be the same this time.
So Li Shimin asked: "What's the matter?"
Li Shimin understood the saying that people should not go to the Three Treasures Hall if there is nothing to do. At this time, Dai Zhou came here because he must have something to do.
"Your Majesty, we have received some information!"
"What information?"
"Some information about Shengtang Group!"
Dai Zhou said.
Li Shimin's heart was at a loss, what about the Shengtang Group?
That must be something very important.
So, he asked: "Shengtang Group, if you have any information, please tell me!"
"It is rumored that Shengtang Group will launch something called a rocket into the sky every once in a while. The rocket is very long, estimated to be as high as a ten-story building. And there is an extremely advanced thing placed on the top of the rocket. Listen.
They say this thing is called a satellite."
After Li Shimin heard this, he was immediately shocked.
First is the rocket, ten stories high?
So how much damage does this thing cause?
If a rocket comes down, tens of thousands of people may be killed or injured, right?
It seems that he still underestimated Li Min.
I underestimated the entire Shengtang Group.
Unexpectedly, Shengtang Group could possess such a thing. To Li Min, these things were considered child's play.
However, Li Shimin paid more attention to satellites.
After all, this thing is advanced, and it launches rockets because of it.
It shows that its importance is more important than the rocket.
Therefore, he asked: "What is a satellite? Please explain it to me."
"The function of a satellite is like an antenna. It can fly tens of thousands of miles in the sky without falling down."
Dai Zhou said this, which shocked Li Shimin.
He was confused.
“What can travel tens of thousands of miles without falling?”
Obviously this was a bit too much for him.
"Satellite, Your Majesty! Listen to them, as long as it reaches a certain height, no matter what it is, it will stay there and not fall down."
Dai Zhou said again.
As for the explanation of this thing, he could only say this.
But from his words, we can know that Dai Zhou really has a lot of information about satellites.
Therefore, he can explain it so clearly.
"Is it so magical?"
"Yes, Your Majesty, it is so magical. These things are called science among the Shengtang Group!"
Dai Zhou finally mentioned science.
But Li Shimin didn't understand what science was.
An artificial satellite is an unmanned spacecraft that orbits the Earth in space. Its main function is to forward and transmit radio signals. It can also use its instruments to measure various parameters of the Earth.
The principle of artificial satellites is based on the principle of thermonuclear reaction. Simply put, this energy can push the satellite to rotate, and then send signals outward through various antennas.
When the satellite's rotation speed reaches 80 revolutions per second, it begins to enter an unstable state, so it needs to rely on inertia moment to maintain its rotation speed. This inertia moment is provided by a small rocket engine called an attitude control engine.
, it can control the attitude of the satellite by changing the magnitude and direction of thrust.
In addition to thermonuclear reactions and inertial moments, artificial satellites also utilize other physical and chemical principles. Solar panels can collect solar energy and convert it into electrical energy for use by satellites.
Satellites are also equipped with various instruments and equipment, such as remote sensors, communication equipment, navigation equipment, etc., to complete different tasks and functions.
But all this knowledge was too new for Li Shimin, and he didn't understand it even if I told him.
And all Dai Zhou can do is to speak as simply as possible.
It was said so that Li Shimin could directly understand its meaning.
"Then tell me about the specific function of the satellite."
"Yes, Your Majesty!"
Dai Zhou thought for a while.
Then he said: "Take this period of time as an example. Shengtang Group has produced a new thing called navigation. It is equivalent to an eye placed in the sky. This eye can find things on the ground.
Anything and everything. Its function is very impressive. Furthermore, our telephone communications are also transmitted through satellites. One satellite can transmit a lot of data. It can be responsible for the call needs of the entire Datang! It is
It's like a person receiving our message and relaying it to others."
"Is there more? I understand this."
Dai Zhou said it was the eyes, then Li Shimin understood.
"There are also meteorological observation satellites, which can predict the occurrence of disasters in advance. There are even satellites with detection resources, which can help us detect the existence of some resources!"
"Where did you get this information? Why do you know so much?"
"Your Majesty, I studied the information all night yesterday, but there are still many things I don't understand. And I can only use my words to explain what I know."
Dai Zhou said this, if he uses too technical terms, he will not be able to explain clearly.
But if it were based on his understanding, the result would be different.
"It's also like a TV station. It used to need antennas, but now they don't need them anymore because there are satellites. Even radios are like this. With satellites, you can receive signals anywhere, and you can know it no matter where you are.
, this is very important, just like fishermen fishing, if they have no direction, it will be easy with satellites."
…
Dai Zhou said more and gave very detailed examples.
Li Shimin was extremely shocked.
I never imagined that satellites could have such a role.
So, he mentioned a little bit.
"Listening to what you said, I really understand. So, what do you think if we can also have some satellites?"
Since this thing is so good, why can’t I have it myself?
This is what Li Shimin has in mind and what he wants.
"Well, I have to ask Shengtang Group about this. I don't know if they are willing to do it."
"Why don't you say no? At worst, I'll give them the money!"
Li Shimin said this.
At worst, give money, this method is simple and crude.
This is also what Shengtang Group has always done.
However, whether Li Shimin will be able to own satellites by then is another matter.
I'm afraid that Li Shimin will use satellites to do some invisible things.
Like a satellite monitoring the Shengtang Group.
It's really hard to guarantee whether he would do such a thing.
If Shengtang Group refuses to give, then Li Shimin really has no choice.
But it all still depends on Li Min’s intention.
"Okay, go to Shengtang Group and ask them, we want satellites."
Li Shimin finally said.
"Yes! Let me go and have a look!"
"Okay, go ahead, this matter needs to be dealt with quickly."
"clear!"
But after Dai Zhou walked out of Tai Chi Palace, it didn't take long for him to come back again.
This time, he said again: "No, Your Majesty, we don't have much money now. If the satellite comes again, all the money can be spent."
Li Shimin spent a lot of money on building the bridge.
Although taxes are increasing every year, these taxes must be used to do something that is beneficial to people's livelihood.
Now it seems that if Li Shimin spends more money in one place, he will spend less money in other places.
Things that may affect people's livelihood.
Therefore, Dai Zhou came back to talk about this matter.
"You go and talk first. If it doesn't cost money, that's the best. If you do need money, you can negotiate a lower price. If that doesn't work, let's talk about it next year!"
In the end, Li Shimin also realized that he couldn't do this, so he relaxed.
The main reason is that he doesn't know what use this satellite is to him.