Chapter 2421 When the inner volume has become a habit of the gods and the earth
Cheng Chubi looked at Li Yifu's serious face and couldn't help but utter a sound of surprise.
"Oh, I didn't expect that this old man who is over fifty years old is quite fast, and he actually booked it again."
"Yes, the official did not expect that the gray-haired Xu County Cheng is currently busy with his busy schedule.
How can I still find time to talk about marriage in such a busy season?" Ke'er had just explained that such a set of iron stoves only costs 450 cents.
But it can burn peat, which has a strong smell and smoky smoke.
Moreover, the heating effect is really eye-catching.
Li Shimin picked up the tongs on the side, picked up a piece of bituminous coal with a very glossy surface, and examined it in detail.
"I have countless peat in Datang. It is considered to be of high quality and low price."
"But there is a lack of suitable stoves, nephew Chu Bi, I don't even know how to praise you..."
After hearing this and seeing the approving look from Li Shimin, Cheng Chubi smiled shyly and stepped forward.
"If uncle thinks this thing can really benefit the country and the people, then my nephew will be relieved."
Seeing Cheng Chubi's appearance, Li Shimin almost burst into laughter. He didn't understand what this kid was thinking.
Hehehe said happily, stroking his long beard.
"Well, don't worry, no matter what kind of person I am, anyone who has made meritorious service to the court will definitely not be treated badly."
"Don't worry, I will think it over carefully, and I will get you the reward you deserve later."
"My nephew, thank you uncle for the reward." Cheng Chubi couldn't help but be overjoyed and quickly saluted the wise and mighty Emperor of the Tang Dynasty.
I couldn't help but feel a little more fond of the considerate Uncle Li in front of me, and I couldn't think about jumping on his grave for the time being.
Over there, Li Jiqian sat cross-legged beside the iron stove and stretched his neck happily.
"Your Majesty, I have to say that burning peat is indeed more comfortable than that of a charcoal stove.
With such a big iron stove, the whole house feels much warmer, and it really feels as warm as spring."
Ashnadur nodded with deep understanding, wiped the hot sweat from his forehead, and shook his head in disbelief.
"Indeed, especially on the grasslands, the Turks have the most difficult time in winter.
If we could have such a stove, life would be much better. Cheng Sanlang is really amazing..."
After hearing their words of praise and praise, Cheng Chubi said a few words of humility.
He reached into his arms and handed the iron stove making instructions and drawings that he had prepared in advance into Li Shimin's hands.
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Li Shimin carefully looked through the instructions and drawings handed over by Cheng Chubi.
Then he turned around and handed it over to Zhao Kun, who was behind him, and asked him to go to the Ministry of Industry to purchase a batch of iron stoves and transport them to the palace.
After doing all this, Li Shimin sighed with a sigh on his face.
"This stove is indeed a good thing. As the emperor of the Tang Dynasty, I consume a staggering amount of charcoal and bamboo charcoal every winter in the palace."
"If we can replace it with peat, it will not only keep the room warm, but also save money in the palace."
Li Ji quickly put down the tea bowl in his hand and bowed respectfully to Li Shimin.
"Your Majesty never looks down upon the common people in the world. You are truly a wise king."
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Li Ji had already paid homage to him, and Cheng Chubi and others naturally did not dare to neglect him. They prostrated themselves one after another and paid respectful tribute to the king who wanted to create a prosperous age in the Tang Dynasty.
"Okay, everyone, please get up, what does this mean..."
Although Li Shimin looked satisfied, he still waved his hand modestly.
"Although I am the emperor, I hope that the Tang Dynasty can have long-term peace and stability, but... the surrounding areas of the Tang Dynasty.
There will always be many people with ulterior motives who see the prosperity of the Tang Dynasty and are greedy for the wealth of the Central Plains, and they always want to take a bite."
"Just like Gaochang, it's just a small country. I treated him very well, but he repaid me with kindness, passing through border towns and destroying my crops."
"I decided to reprimand him. If he dares to do it again, I will definitely let him end up like Tuyuhun."
Li Ji stroked his long beard and nodded with deep understanding.
"Your Majesty is right, but Gaochang is farther away than Tuyuhun, and it goes deep into the Western Regions. If you want to get it, you must plan carefully first."
Cheng Chubi immediately realized that Gaochang Kingdom seemed to have been in the Zhenguan period, because it repeatedly jumped between the Tang Dynasty and the Western Turks.
In the end, Li Shimin, the heroic leader of the Tang Dynasty, was angered, and finally ordered the master Wu Ben to be killed.
Seeing how Li Shimin was so angry that he was about to burst into flames, he must have been unable to hold back any longer and wanted to take action.
Just when Cheng Chubi was thinking wildly, he happened to hear Li Ji discussing the issue of military supplies with Uncle Li.
Because if you want to go to Gaochang, you have to go deep into the Western Regions, and you have to guard against the countries in the Western Regions and even the Turks.
Therefore, under such circumstances, Datang's soldiers and horses would be in danger.
This will lead to problems in the supply of military supplies...
"Then let the soldiers carry more rations."
As a paramilitary enthusiast and a disciple of the generals, Cheng Chubi couldn't help but intervene when he heard such things.
"Bring more rations? You speak lightly." Li Ji couldn't help but glare at Cheng Chubi.
"Generally, when soldiers march, they can only carry ten days' worth of rations at most. No matter how much they carry, how can they still have the energy to carry weapons and armor?"
Hearing the word "dry food", Cheng Chubi couldn't help but become curious.
"Uncle, what kind of rations do these soldiers eat?"
"Two liters of millet a day, and some pickles."
"raw?"
Li Ji immediately became happy.
"Nonsense, it's not raw. Why should we cook it in advance? I'm afraid that within two days, all the soldiers' rations will go rancid."
Li Shimin looked at Cheng Chubi who was thoughtful, then glanced at Li Ji, and then asked Cheng Chubi with a smile.
"What's wrong, nephew, why are you suddenly interested in the soldiers' rations?"
Cheng Chubi scratched his scalp and said, "Uncle, don't you think the rations for our Tang soldiers are too monotonous?"
"And it's not just a matter of monotony. It takes almost three kilograms of millet to meet the needs of the soldiers for a day."
"If we can develop military rations that are both lightweight and can fully meet the dietary needs of soldiers."
"Let the soldiers originally only carry ten days of food, but it becomes twenty days, or even one month's food..."
"Cheng Sanlang, what are you talking about?" Li Ji couldn't help but bulge his eyes.
"Do you know that if soldiers can't eat two liters of rice a day, they will be hungry?