Changsun Wuji nodded solemnly, gritted his teeth and said, "The whole of Chang'an knows that Muchuan has always been at odds with Chong'er, and even bullied Chong'er many times."
"I guess Chong'er was poisoned by Muchuan when he was at sea."
"What a shame that Muchuan kid actually planned and caused the ship to catch fire, and even transferred the infamy to my eldest grandson."
"It's so abominable!"
Listening to Changsun Wuji's narration, Queen Changsun also clenched her fists, her face full of anger.
She originally didn't have a good impression of Muchuan, the future prince-in-law.
After all, in her eyes, Muchuan first became the number one scholar by bribing examiners, and then he neglected good officials to get involved with merchants, and even coaxed his own daughter into the smoky land of merchants.
All in all, after learning that Changsun Chong's death was related to Muchuan, Queen Changsun had already begun to murder Muchuan.
"Brother, do you have any proof?"
Queen Changsun looked at Changsun Wuji and asked seriously.
If there is evidence, she can even directly bypass Li Shimin and imprison Muchuan for questioning.
Changsun Wuji shook his head and said dejectedly: "This Muchuan is good at poisonous schemes. He did the whole thing flawlessly. If it weren't for my informant, even I would have been deceived."
Hearing this, Queen Changsun also frowned slightly.
Without evidence, it would be difficult to directly convict Muchuan of his crime.
After all, Muchuan had just returned from a mission and was now a meritorious minister. Li Shimin took him seriously.
Li Lizhi was listening, completely stunned.
She never expected that Muchuan would actually be involved in Changsun Chong's death.
She had guessed this when she heard the news about Chang Sun Chong's disappearance, but she didn't expect that this guess would actually come true.
Muchuan, why are you so impulsive?
"Sister, this matter has nothing to do with you. You are weak, so don't get angry because of it."
Changsun Wuji smiled bitterly and said, "Let me, the head of my eldest grandson's family, handle the affairs of my eldest grandson's family."
Changsun Wuji emphasized the words ‘Changsun’s family’ very seriously.
This naturally aroused the dissatisfaction of Queen Changsun. She said displeasedly: "Brother, what are you talking about? Although I am married, I am still a member of the Changsun family after all."
"Chong'er was killed by a thief, how could I turn a blind eye?"
"Brother, you can rest assured, I will tell your Majesty the details, and your Majesty will definitely vindicate Chong'er!"
When Changsun Wuji heard this, he immediately knelt down, but Queen Changsun stopped him.
"In that case, it's time to help my sister." Changsun Wuji's voice was almost pleading.
When she left the Prime Minister's Palace, Li Lizhi still looked lost.
On the carriage, Queen Changsun had a cold face, and she also became angry when she saw Li Lizhi's appearance.
"Stinky girl, do you know Muchuan's true face now?"
Empress Changsun said dissatisfied: "You keep saying how good he is, now you should wake up, he is just showing off for you."
"A show for me?"
Li Lizhi looked at her mother blankly, but quickly shook her head, "No, he doesn't know my identity."
"Silly girl, do you really think Muchuan doesn't know your identity?"
Empress Changsun sneered: "If he doesn't know your identity, do you think he will discuss business with a woman like you? Will he give half of Longrich's revenue to you for free?"
Hearing this, Li Li's heart became even colder.
"This kind of human spirit only has interests in his eyes. In my opinion, he knew you were a princess when he saw you for the first time."
"That's why he puts on a show in front of you to deceive you."
"Look at you, if your uncle hadn't exposed Muchuan's true identity this time, you would still have been kept in the dark!"
Li Lizhi's hands and even her body began to tremble slightly.
What her mother said made sense, but Li Lizhi never wanted to believe that Muchuan was such a person.
However, judging from the problems that have been exposed now, no matter how unwilling she is, she has to believe it.
Muchuan, it turned out that from beginning to end, I was the only one who was a fool
At this time, Muchuan was busy in the workshop, and he did not know what happened in the Prime Minister's Mansion.
He is now only concerned with the manufacture of steam engines.
As of now, the steam engine is 80% complete.
The combustion-powered boiler has been completely completed, and now all that is left is the most sophisticated power device.
As long as the piston movement can proceed smoothly, the steam engine will be fully formed.
However, at this stage, the craftsmen encountered huge difficulties.
Under high-temperature steam, ordinary fine iron is easily oxidized, and will become completely rusty and stuck after operating for a period of time.
Muchuan naturally attached great importance to this.
The forging of steel has started before the workshop, and now it is time to bring a batch of steel over for emergency relief.
For this new type of metal, the craftsmen were full of surprises.
They have never seen that kind of metal that is so strong that it does not leave rust even under high temperature steam.
In short, after replacing key parts with steel, the oxidation problem was finally solved.
In the workshop, a group of people gathered in front of a unique-looking iron lump, with nervousness and excitement written all over their faces.
Muchuan felt the same way. He swallowed, nodded to the operator, and signaled the test to begin.
As the coal burns, the water in the boiler boils, and the resulting steam expands and pushes the piston.
Click.
Click, click, click!
As the harsh piston sound sounded, everyone cheered excitedly.
Muchuan also breathed a long sigh of relief. He now felt that this voice was the most beautiful voice in the world.
Hundreds of people worked overtime for nearly a week and finally produced the perfect steam engine.
At this time, Muchuan finally realized that without the blueprint given by the system, it would be difficult to complete such a cross-generational product by himself even if he spent his whole life.
The completion of the steam engine completely ignited Muchuan's ambition.
With this treasure, I finally have the chance to realize the world I envisioned.
Next, Muchuan planned to write to Li Shimin to advise him to build the railway.
With the steam engine, the manufacturing of trains can basically be put on schedule.
Once the train comes out, the entire Tang Dynasty will completely enter a new era.
After all, in ancient times, the most important factor affecting development was the long distance.
But with trains, the past of long and slow journeys will become history.
This not only has great significance for commercial industry, but also has decisive implications for population exchanges.
Of course, all this depends on whether Li Shimin is willing to approve it.
It is nonsense to build a major project like the railway just relying on the efforts of the Muchuan family.
Whether it succeeds or not will depend on the morning meeting three days later.