He trusted Fang Jun and knew that Fang Jun doted on Si Zi. He never thought that Fang Jun would dare to lie to him about Si Zi.
And Sun Simiao's reputation is known all over the world, and he has a method of killing human flesh and white bones.
Since it was Sun Simiao who said it, it is naturally a hundred times better than the quack doctors in the palace who were helpless when Empress Changsun became ill.
"That's all! Maybe this is God's will? Do you want to eat sea fish more often?"
His Majesty Li Er frowned: "Chang'an is more than a thousand miles away from the sea? Although water transportation is convenient, it is a long distance after all. Shipping fish to Chang'an is inevitably not new. This is a problem..."
Fang Jun said: "Your Majesty, don't worry. After returning, the minister told the navy to specially allocate ten new speed boats. After catching the sea fish, put them into the cabin tank as soon as possible. Use ice cubes to lower the temperature of the tank to ensure that the sea fish can be as safe as possible."
Live longer so that when the clipper arrives in Chang'an, the sea fish should still be fresh."
His Majesty Li Er nodded, but this method was a bit extravagant.
In the past, ice cubes had to be stored in winter, and the quantity was limited. How much ice cubes would be consumed to transport marine fish from Huating Town in Jiangnan to Chang'an for many years? Even the emperor could not afford it!
But when I think of Fang Jun's method of making ice, I feel relieved.
However, His Majesty Li Er immediately asked: "It's okay to transport like this in summer, but in winter the Yellow River and Weihe River will be frozen. Isn't it a waste of time?"
Fang Jun was also stunned for a moment, but ignored the question.
After thinking about it, Fang Jun said: "Then let's build a road. The official road can now go directly to Tongguan. It won't take much trouble to build a short road from Tongguan along the Wei River to Chang'an."
His Majesty Li Er almost laughed angrily: "Such a long road of at least more than a hundred miles, with many rivers, beaches, and rocks along the way. It will take three to five years to complete it. Not to mention how many migrant workers are used, the cost will be hundreds of thousands of dollars. You actually said
It won’t take much trouble?”
Fang Jun said disdainfully: "You pointed at the officials from the Ministry of Industry, but they are not allowed to repair it until the year of the monkey and the horse month. In the spring of next year, the humble ministers will fund the repairs without the court paying a penny."
Are you kidding, is it still difficult to build roads now that you have gunpowder?
The officials in the imperial court who have nothing to do with their bodies are not clear-headed at all. Gunpowder can blow up city walls, but it can't break mountains and rubble?
His Majesty Li Er was silent for a moment.
To be honest, he was a little jealous.
Mom, as an emperor, I am not so luxurious as to eat sea fish and seafood every day! Is this little bastard Fang Jun going to pamper Princess Jinyang to heaven? I am willing to go out of my way to get Princess Jinyang fresh sea fish.
Build a road?
This is not a matter of how much money is spent. To build a road, you need to cross rivers, build bridges, and close mountains to clear roads. The effort expended is the most important!
Could it be that this little bastard has some plans for my Sizi?
Looking at Sizi, her delicate face already had the appearance of a beautiful woman, but the baby fat on her cheeks showed that she was too young! And Fang Jun's reputation in this area has always been very good, except at home.
Apart from his wife and concubines, he never gets involved with women, and even if he visits a brothel, he mainly fights...
Fang Jun's character in this aspect was guaranteed, and His Majesty Li Er breathed a sigh of relief.
Maybe it’s just more love for a child without a mother?
Thinking of this, His Majesty Li Er's heart aroused sadness again...
He sighed dejectedly and waved his hand: "Go, go, remember to take good care of Sizi, and come back whenever you want. We'll talk about road construction in the spring next year."
"No! So Wei Chen is resigning now?"
"Go ahead."
His Majesty Li Er waved his hand to chase people away.
Fang Jun led the two little princesses to leave.
When a princess travels, she must follow a set of rules even if she keeps everything simple. After struggling for a long time, a carriage drove out of the Suzaku Gate under the escort of the imperial guards. Fang Jun followed the carriage on a horse, following from time to time.
The two little girls talked and laughed and returned to the house after a cup of tea.
The mansion had already received a message saying that the two princesses were coming. Naturally, the middle door was wide open, and Fang Xuanling, Lu and their family members were all dressed up in front of the door to greet them.
This is a rule. Even if the two princesses are a little older, and even if Fang Xuanling is the prime minister, given the natural gap in class, etiquette cannot be ignored at all.
"Your Majesty, Xuanling, is waiting for your two highnesses."
Fang Xuanling bowed his head and saluted.
The car curtain opened, Princess Jinyang took Princess Hengshan's hand, got out of the car with a smile, gave Fang Xuanling a slight blessing, and said obediently: "Uncle Fang is exempt from the courtesy, I and my sister are here unexpectedly, hope you can
Don't dislike me, uncle. Before leaving the palace, my father even asked Si Zi to say hello to my uncle."
Fang Jun looked at the serious and dignified Princess Jinyang in surprise. He really didn't realize that the little girl looked so serious.
Princess Gaoyang stepped forward and took the two sisters' hands, smiling and saying, "Why are you here?"
She is the elder sister, so there is no need to come to greet her. However, Fang Xuanling and the Lu family have both come out, so her not coming seems like she considers herself to be of a higher status than Fang Xuanling, which is a bit inappropriate.
Princess Hengshan spoke quickly and shouted: "Brother-in-law wants to take us to see goldfish. Sister Seventeen, where are the goldfish? I want to see it!"
Princess Gaoyang's pretty face was half-smiling, she glanced at Fang Jun, pulled her two sisters along and said with a smile, "Okay, come with my sister."
He took the two little princesses and walked towards the house.
Princess Jinyang turned back to greet Fang Jun: "Brother-in-law, come quickly!"
"well!"
Fang Jun agreed and followed him with all his might.
Passing by Wu Meiniang, the girl pulled Fang Jun and asked in a low voice: "Why are your two highnesses here at this time? Will the key to the palace be released in a while?"
Fang Jun said casually: "I have no plans to go back. The two girls heard that there were rare southern things at home and they clamored to come. If it's late, we can stay here."
Wu Meiniang rolled her eyes and said with a half-smile: "Stay here...how can we stay here?"
Fang Jun didn't react: "Of course I live with Gao Yang, do you want to live with me?"
Wu Meiniang bit her lip, rolled her eyes, and showed an expression of "you wish for it".
It's a pity that Fang Jun and Dian'er Dian'er followed the three princesses to the flower hall to see the goldfish and didn't pay attention...
There is a large fish tank in the middle of the flower hall. It is made of glass and is crystal clear. More than a dozen red and yellow goldfish are swimming happily. The fish tank is large, but the water is very shallow. In this era, there is no oxygen pump, which cannot solve the problem of the fish tank.
To solve the problem of oxygen, we can only increase the contact area between the water surface and the air as much as possible, and the water in the fish tank should be shallower so that the oxygen in the air can be dissolved into the water to the maximum extent.
"Wow! So beautiful!"
"Yes, yes, sister, look, this one is golden!"
The two little princesses were startled and amazed around the fish tank. Girls can't resist their love for such bright and beautiful things.
While the two little girls were looking at the goldfish, Princess Gaoyang pulled Fang Jun aside and asked in a low voice: "If you bring them out so late, what will you do when you return to the palace later?"
"I won't go back. Your Majesty promised to let them live at home."
"Then we need to arrange for someone to tidy up the guest room. We haven't had guests in our house for a long time."
Princess Gaoyang frowned, feeling that it was not appropriate. Although the guest room was clean and spacious, it was actually a bit of a courtesy to let two wealthy princesses sleep in the guest room.
Princess Jinyang was rejoicing around the fish tank. After hearing what Princess Gaoyang said, she said, "I don't want to go to the guest room! Sister Seventeen, Xiaoyao and I will sleep with you tonight!"
Princess Hengshan's little head was eating rice as fast as a chicken: "That's right, I haven't slept with Sister Seventeen for a long time. Sister Seventeen, don't you want us no longer after you have a brother-in-law?"
Princess Gaoyang's pretty face darkened, and she said awkwardly: "How could it be? My sister likes you the most, so just sleep with her at night!"
"Oh, great!"
Princess Hengshan cheered and looked at the goldfish with Princess Jinyang again. She was dishonest and used a fork to poke the goldfish in the water. She giggled happily when she saw the goldfish running away in panic.
Princess Gao Yang turned back and glared at Fang Jun: "You are doing this on purpose, right?"
Fang Jun was stunned: "What's your intention?"
Princess Gaoyang looked at the four maids at home. Seeing her burning gaze, the maids all hurriedly lowered their heads.
Princess Gaoyang became more and more angry, thinking she had figured out Fang Jun's trick, and said bitterly: "Why, with a maid as beautiful as a flower, I can't get into your eyes, Lord Marquis?"
Fang Jun was confused: "What are you talking about? I don't understand."
Princess Gaoyang's pretty face has a sinister look on her face, and her eyebrows are raised. I've been washing myself in vain, but you brought back two oil bottles for me? Okay, you black-faced god stole Mei Niang during the day, and you are thinking about it at night.
Are these beautiful little maids deliberately avoiding me?
With her silver teeth clenching and her tone as cold as a cold wind, Princess Gaoyang stretched out her slender hands, pinched the soft flesh under Fang Jun's ribs hard, and cursed through gritted teeth: "Fang Jun, you are doomed.