Chapter 2820 Cheng Sanlang and Li Ji's secret interest transaction
Although a group of close friends would like to say that you are always happy, but such unpleasant words can only be kept in the stomach.
"Your Majesty, this name is catchy and it also highlights the power of this gunboat..."
Fang Xuanling lit it up to His Majesty, and all the important ministers also praised Your Majesty for your great naming skills.
This is true. After all, the name of this cruiser makes people feel very grand and majestic.
It's much better than the name "Xianren Basket" given by His Majesty before, which I thought was spicy.
Seeing all the ministers fawning over them and flattering them endlessly, the Emperor of the Tang Dynasty relaxed his eyes and laughed heartily.
"Okay, gentlemen, now that it's getting late and I still have some matters to attend to, I won't keep you here."
"I think the merits of Li Aiqing and those two younger generations will be discussed at the court meeting tomorrow. What do you think?"
"What your Majesty said is true. Cheng Sanlang, uh...this British father-in-law and his son, and General Niu, have improved this type of cruiser and admiral ship that can roam the sea.
He can not only provide us with the coastal defense of the Tang Dynasty, but also become a new support for the Tang Dynasty in conquering rebellious countries, so he really deserves to be commended."
Fang Xuanling nodded without thinking, but almost slipped his tongue, but luckily he corrected it in time.
But fortunately, none of the important ministers are experienced, and they all know how this feat was achieved.
Li Shimin watched with a smile as the important civil and military officials left Wencheng Hall, moved his arms, and began to walk up and down the steps of Wencheng Hall.
At this moment, the Emperor of the Tang Dynasty was in a state of pain. Although that boy Cheng Sanlang was really capable and had made many meritorious deeds, he was willing to give the credit to others, as long as he was willing to share the benefits.
However, this behavior of letting people come so blatantly to take credit every now and then is really annoying. Li Shimin couldn't help but let out a long sigh...
He raised his hand to beckon Zhao Kun to his side and whispered a few words in a low voice. Zhao Kun was stunned and looked at His Majesty with a sure look.
Li Shimin nodded calmly. "Just follow my words and tell that boy directly."
"I understand." Zhao Kun nodded, immediately turned around and walked away quickly.
Li Shimin stood in front of the steps, watching Zhao Kun walk away quickly. Not long after, he heard light footsteps coming from behind him.
Just when he was about to start something, he felt a pair of soft little hands covering his eyes, and a crisp and sweet voice sounded from behind him.
"Guess who I am?"
Li Shimin immediately put all his worries behind his mind and directly enjoyed the Tao.
"It must be my beloved daughter, Xiao Sizi."
"Dad is so amazing, he guessed it right away." Li Mingda's always bright smile appeared in Li Shimin's sight.
"Of course, daddy was still thinking about you just now, and then you showed up like this..."
Not far behind, Empress Changsun silently raised her hand to stroke her forehead. The way her husband and little Sizi got along was always so, well... full of innocence and childlike interest.
At the court meeting early the next morning, a new merit memorial appeared at the court meeting. This time, no one was willing to come out and make a fuss about their presence.
The salt production method will be fully promoted in the areas suitable for Datang, that is, the coastal areas of the Jiaodong Peninsula under the jurisdiction of the Qingzhou Metropolitan Government.
In addition, Chai Lingwu, Li Jingren, and Qin Huaidao were all promoted to one rank, and were given thousands of catties of gold (actually copper coins) and some silk and satin.
As for the achievements brought about by the second merit memorial, Li Ji, the elder, only received financial rewards, but two young men, Li Siwen and Niu Weituo, were also promoted to one rank from casual officials and were given thousands of catties of gold.
Some silk and satin.
For the reward given by the Emperor of the Tang Dynasty, all the civil and military officials in the court expressed their approval and approval.
The main reason is that everyone knows very well that Cheng Sanlang is willing to let others take advantage of him, so who is willing to oppose it and offend everyone?
Just like the Gu Yushi who jumped out of the egg to find fault before, he probably realized his mistake and just resorted to committing suicide.
At this moment, he was lying on his bed in pain, moaning and groaning, because he really didn't want to go to Qingzhou and humiliate himself.
He is like this, how can other people still seek death themselves like moths rushing to the fire? Of course there will be no fool like that.
On the coast of Dengzhou, Cheng Chubi was looking at the expanded pier. A large number of craftsmen first poured the concrete into a super large and thick concrete shape on the seaside.
Then it was transported to the seaside, and then moved along the breakwater that had been laid before. After that, it was operated by many workers and simple machinery.
Those twisted king blocks are sunk on both sides of the breakwater to reduce the impact of waves on the breakwater.
In this way, even if there are strong winds and waves outside the port, the waves formed in the port will be greatly weakened, preventing excessive waves from causing inconvenience to various operations of ships in the port.
However, Cheng Sanlang, Li Ke and Fang Jun, a standard trio of monsters, were walking on the beach while admiring the busy construction site.
As for the rest of the martial arts disciples, they all have their own serious affairs, because the elder Li Ji has always been good at utilizing waste.
Since he was already here, he naturally had no intention of going back in a short time, so he simply packed all the martial arts disciples into the temporary residence of the Qingzhou Governor's Mansion, where they each performed their duties.
A group of martial arts disciples are really complaining, but this elder is very sophisticated and strict in running the army.
These martial arts disciples, in order to follow Cheng Sanlang and become famous, gritted their teeth and worked honestly.
Li Ke was the Grand Governor and had no one to control him. Fang Jun, in the name of the Grand Governor's close personal army leader, had to follow him.
But Cheng Sanlang didn't want to fly, so he didn't care about flying. What's more, the big things he wanted to do were originally authorized by His Majesty.
In addition, there was a secret benefit transaction with Li Ji, an old guy with no martial ethics.
Li Ji was able to take the credit this time with his own sons Li Siwen and Niu Weituo, who had won the lottery.
In exchange for Li Ji's full support for everything Cheng Sanlang, the governor of Qingzhou, does, regardless of whether it is reasonable or not.
Anyway, you, Mr. Li Ji, can report it to His Majesty, but at least you cannot object as long as it does not harm the core interests of the Tang Dynasty.
Li Ji also knew very well what kind of person Cheng Sanlang was. It was normal for him to be a monster, but it was harmless. The important thing was that this boy was doing no harm.
Moreover, Cheng Sanlang and Qi King Li Ke conveyed openly and secretly that they were under His Majesty's instructions, so the soft-spoken Li Ji naturally relaxed his supervision of this evil trio.
"Brother Chu Bi, let's go back. It's really too sunny today..."
Li Ke, who was wearing a silk hat, stretched out his hand to wipe the sweat from his face and urged Cheng Sanlang.
"There's no rush, no hurry. Look, there's a fishing boat coming over there. It just so happens that we're not busy today. Let's wait and see if there are any good goods."
"Brother Chu Bi, do you know how to cook seafood?"