When Li Min pulled down the curtains and the laboratory became dark, the light bulb emitted orange-red light, brightening the dark room.
The light emitted by this light bulb is actually much brighter than the bulb.
And this was done with just a potato, a few wires, and a strange little gadget that could light up. This is really amazing.
If it could be popularized, I believe that thousands of households in the Tang Dynasty would no longer have to light oil lamps and candles.
As long as electricity can be researched, it will benefit millions of people in the Tang Dynasty!
Next, the research topic Li Min gave them was to make batteries and light bulbs.
With their current scientific research foundation, they can only make some simple batteries and light bulbs.
As for the generator, I definitely don’t have the foundation to make a large generator, but there’s no need to think about it.
However, as long as batteries and light bulbs can be manufactured, it will be an epoch-making reform.
After assigning the topic, the scientific research institute immediately started research in full swing.
And this year, fifteen countries have sent many aristocratic children to study at Yizhou University.
Currently, the number of students enrolled at Yizhou University has reached 20,000.
In addition, the women's college is also constantly expanding.
With the cradle of cultivating culture, I believe there will be more and more scientific researchers in a few years.
Science and technology will inevitably enter a period of rapid development.
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In Chang'an City, Li Jing fell ill.
After learning the news, Princess Qin Mengxin was very sad and worried, and planned to return to Chang'an City for a visit.
Li Min couldn't leave for the time being, so he planned to stay a few days later and finish the affairs here before going there.
Qin Mengxin could only return to Chang'an by herself.
Li Min was worried about her safety, so he decided to let Xue Xiaoxiao accompany her back.
In recent years, Xue Xiaoxiao has practiced Yi Jin Jing and has reached the level of Xiaocheng.
With Xue Xiaoxiao following him, Li Min sent fifty more Huya special forces members to follow him to ensure that Qin Meng was safe.
After Qin Mengxin and Xue Xiaoxiao left, Li Min felt a little deserted every day after returning home.
And in a few days, it will be Wu Meiniang’s birthday.
In previous years, birthday banquets were held at the Jiedushi Mansion.
But this year, the princess and Xue Xiaoxiao were away, so Li Min decided to celebrate Wu Meiniang's birthday with a special birthday.
In the past few years, Wu Meiniang has been busy managing the Chinese Commercial Bank for him.
Wu Meiniang is indispensable for the scale of China Commercial Bank today.
Li Min was also very busy with his affairs, so we didn’t actually see each other much in two years.
Li Min always felt that he owed Wu Meiniang a lot.
In this case, let’s make it up to her on this birthday this year!
Two days later, it was Wu Meiniang’s birthday.
On this day, Li Min did not prepare a banquet in the mansion.
Instead, he went directly to the headquarters of China Commercial Bank in Yizhou.
After entering the headquarters, Li Min came to the president's office and found a long queue outside the office.
These are the heads of various departments of China Commercial Bank who came to consult President Wu Meiniang on matters.
After seeing Li Min, the people outside quickly wanted to say hello to Li Min.
However, they were all stopped by Li Min.
He was also planning to give Wu Meiniang a surprise.
Li Min waited for less than half an hour before the people who asked for instructions dispersed.
Li Min walked into the CEO's office and found that Wu Meiniang had just stood up and stretched, with a look of exhaustion on her face.
Wu Meiniang did not look here, and did not notice that the person who came in was Li Min, the King of Shu.
"What's the matter with you?"
Li Min coughed twice, and then said, "I'm going to ask for a day off for you, and I'll ask the president for approval."
Hearing Li Min's voice, Wu Meiniang suddenly raised her head and realized that the person who came in was none other than the King of Shu, Li Min.
Wu Meiniang asked in surprise: "Your Highness, why are you here?"
Li Min looked at Wu Meiniang, smiled slightly and said: "Meiniang, I didn't say anything just now. I am here to help you ask for leave."
Wu Meiniang said helplessly: "Your Highness, I also want to take a rest, but there are still things that have not been dealt with today, and it will not be until the afternoon at the earliest."
Li Min walked to Wu Meiniang and said softly: "Meiniang, don't deal with anything today, leave it to them to solve it themselves. Today is your birthday, and I have decided to give you a unique birthday. I wish you a unique birthday.
Happy birthday to you!"
Hearing Li Min's words, Wu Meiniang was stunned at first, and then said in surprise: "Yeah? Is today my birthday? If Your Highness didn't say it, people would have forgotten it!"
Li Min laughed and said, "Let's go, I'll take you to celebrate your birthday!"
Wu Meiniang nodded happily, then called her female assistant in, gave a few instructions, and then walked out happily.
"Your Highness, please wait for a while while I change my clothes."
Li Min nodded, and then waited for about half an hour before Wu Meiniang changed her clothes.
I have to say that women really have no concept of time when it comes to dressing up.
However, when Wu Meiniang appeared in front of Li Min wearing a purple dress, Li Min was really shocked.
It turned out that Wu Meiniang had grown from a young girl to a young girl without knowing it.
And her charming manner added even more to it.
At this time, under the careful dress up, Li Xuan looked straight at him for a moment.
Wu Meiniang was happy and shy at the same time. She couldn't help but chuckle and said, "Your Highness, why are you looking at me like that?"
Li Min came back to his senses and couldn't help but chuckled: "Who made you so beautiful today?"
"Then what your Highness is saying is that I wasn't beautiful before?"
Oh, woman!
Li Min said seriously: "No, every time I see you, I find that you become more beautiful!"
Hearing Li Min's words, Wu Meiniang couldn't help but smile like a flower, and then couldn't help but ask: "Your Highness, where are you going to take me to celebrate my birthday?"
Li Min couldn't help but said to Wu Meiniang: "Meiniang, today I am going to take you to the river. Let's catch fish, hunt and have a picnic. I will bring a few guards to guard the outside. No one else will be invited. It will be just the two of us celebrating your birthday.
,what do you think?"
Wu Meiniang couldn't help but said happily: "That's great, thank you, Your Highness!"
This time, Li Min only took Li Yuanfang and fifty members of the Huya Special Forces with him, and took Wu Meiniang to the nearby Qinghe River.
After arriving at the river, Li Min ordered the guards to guard the outside from a distance.
He also ordered Li Yuanfang to send people to hunt.
There are people living nearby, so naturally there are no large beasts.
But there are still pheasants, hares, and some other birds.
And the Huya special forces team members brought out by Li Yuanfang will definitely gain a lot.
If he didn't rely on them and relied on them to catch fish by themselves, Li Min was afraid that he would not be able to eat...
At this time, the weather is just about to get hot but not too hot.
The clear river water flows along the river bed.
The river is several feet wide, and the deepest part can probably reach a person's knees.
The water in the river is clear, and you can clearly see the water plants on the river bank and the fine sand on the bottom of the river.
You can see groups of white-striped fish swimming freely in the water at any time in the river.
In the grass layer, there are also grass carps that are more than a foot long and black catfish.
On the grassland on the river bank, the grass layer can cover people's knees.
Butterflies can be seen everywhere, and various birds fly out of the grass from time to time, probably sitting in their nests on the grass.
The scenery in this wilderness is so beautiful.
Just standing there can make people intoxicated.
Not to mention, I still have my beloved by my side.
At this time, Wu Meiniang's heart was filled with happiness, and it was almost overflowing from her heart.
At this time, Li Min had already taken off his shoes, rolled up his trouser legs, and shouted to Wu Meiniang: "Meiniang, come to the river to catch fish."
"Hey, here it comes!"
When Wu Meiniang came, she was wearing a skirt, which was not convenient for going into the river.
Fortunately, she already knew that she was going to the river to play, so she brought a change of clothes.
And those guards set up a tent right by the river.
Wu Meiniang walked into the tent, changed her clothes, and came to the river again.
This time, she took off her shoes and played with her trouser legs, revealing a section of her bare legs.
Then he stepped on his feet and walked to the river step by step.
First I stretched out my little feet to test the water temperature, it was still a little cold.
Wu Meiniang didn't dare to enter the river all at once, and was still testing it bit by bit.
Li Min, who was next to him, smiled evilly and pulled Wu Meiniang directly into the river.
Wu Meiniang couldn't help but exclaimed, and was shocked by the ice cold water in the river.
He couldn't help but clenched his small fist, hit Li Xin's chest twice and said, "Your Highness, how bad are you!"
The river water was very cold when we first went down, but it didn't take long for us to get used to it.
Next, Li Min took Wu Meiniang and started catching fish in the grass.
In the early days, because they did not have enough to eat, many villagers would catch fish by the river. There were not many fish in the river.
But now, all the people in Jiannan Road work in factories after farming.
Children have also gone to school. After school, they have to read, write and do homework. How can they have time to catch fish by the river?
The past few years of recuperation have resulted in more fish in the river.
There are aquatic plants along the river, and many small fish like to feed in the aquatic plants.
So when you are in the grass by the river, you can gently reach out and press it hard when you are close to you. Basically, you will not be empty-handed.
Li Min had already held down several small fish in the grass, and then used his other hand to slowly take them out from the grass and threw them to the shore.
The small fish was thrown out of the water, scattering a stream of water droplets.
After throwing it to the shore, it kept jumping in the grass.
Every time Li Min caught a small fish, Wu Meiniang would let out a cry of surprise.
However, she caught it several times, but she couldn't even catch a small fish.
Li Min smiled slightly and said: "Meiniang, come here, I will teach you how to catch it."
"Look, if you walk over gently, don't be in a hurry. Move your hand slowly, and when you are almost to the edge of the grass, press it hard. You can basically catch fish. Just try what I said.
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Wu Meiniang nodded, and followed the steps taught to her by Li Min, first gently moving to the edge of the grass, and then pressing it hard.
This time, she really felt that there was a slippery little fish under her hand, which was constantly struggling.
Wu Meiniang shouted excitedly: "Caught it! I caught it!"
However, when she let go and prepared to catch the fish from the grass, the fish ran away.
"Hmph! The fish ran away, it ran away! How annoying!"
Li Min couldn't help laughing and said: "Then just arrest him again!"
After a while, Wu Meiniang held down a small fish again and couldn't help shouting excitedly: "Your Highness, Your Highness, come and help me catch fish, I caught one!"
Li Min nodded, hurried over, and took out a small fish from Wu Meiniang's little hand.
Wu Meiniang took the small fish from Li Min and was very happy.
He quickly grabbed the small fish, ran to the tent with his feet, took out the bucket, filled the bucket with water, and then put the small fish into the bucket.
The few small fish Li Min caught earlier were also thrown into the bucket.
Then, Wu Meiniang herself learned to catch fish and had a great time.
Li Min scratched it for a while and then lost interest.
Then Li Min went ashore and sat on the grass, watching Wu Meiniang catch fish excitedly.
Just taking her out today and catching fish with her can make her so happy.
This was also during normal times, when she was too busy and tired taking care of business, and had been depressed for too long.
Usually, I am also very busy, so I unconsciously ignore her existence.
From now on, I have to find more time to spend more time with her.
Wu Meiniang had a great time playing, but she was so excited that she suddenly felt extremely happy and sad.
It turns out that the water in this river is deep and shallow.
For example, in places where the river is curved, the river sand underneath cannot be retained and will be washed away by the flowing water.
The water here is much deeper than the normal water level.
But Wu Meiniang was only focused on catching fish and didn't even look at the water level under her feet.
As a result, he missed the mark and fell directly into the puddle, with his hands flopping on the surface of the water.
Li Min, who was sitting on the grass, couldn't help being startled and ran over quickly.
Fortunately, the water depth in that place was actually no deeper than Wu Meiniang's chest.
After a few puffs, Wu Meiniang stood up on her own.
Li Min jumped down directly and pulled her up.
After landing, Wu Meiniang couldn't help but sneeze twice.
Li Min asked worriedly: "Mei Niang, is it because you have a cold?"
Although Wu Meiniang was dripping with water and looked like a drowned rat, she didn't look angry at all. Instead, she looked very happy with a smile.
"It turns out that this is what it feels like to fall into the river. It seems very funny!"
"Your Highness, don't worry. I'll just change my clothes and I won't catch a cold!"
Hearing Wu Meiniang's words, Li Min couldn't help but said angrily: "Is it fun to fall into the river? Huh, wait until next time, if you fall into water deeper than you, you will know!"
Wu Meiniang giggled and said: "Your Highness, aren't you still here? I'm not afraid!"
Wu Meiniang went into the tent to change her clothes, wiped the water stains on her head, and came out and said to Li Min: "Your Highness, I have changed, please come and change quickly!"
In order to win over Wu Meiniang, Li Min got wet all over, and his clothes stuck tightly to his body, which was very uncomfortable.
And when the wind blows, it feels a little cold.
However, he came without any clothes.
So, Li Min shook his head and said: "I don't need to change it, it will be done in a while!"
Wu Meiniang smiled and pushed him into the tent and said: "Your Highness, go change clothes quickly, they have brought clothes for you!"
Mei Niang is very attentive and even brought clothes for herself.
After changing clothes and drying her hair, Wu Meiniang couldn't stay in the tent any longer.
She ran out and caught grasshoppers and butterflies in the grass, having a great time.
Well, the number of grasshoppers in the grass layer is now quite rare.
The reason is that the number of grasshoppers is decreasing year by year due to excessive hunting.
The initiator of the figurines was naturally the King of Shu, Li Min.
It was all because of his all-locust feast that almost the entire Tang Dynasty fell in love with eating grasshoppers.
The price of grasshoppers has also remained high.
This has made the grasshopper breeding industry very prosperous in recent years.
As for grasshoppers in the wild, many people capture them.
But now, at the end of the day, I can't catch many anymore.
…
Wu Meiniang played until evening. She was tired and then stopped.
At this time, Li Yuanfang had ordered people to bring in a lot of game, as well as mushrooms and various vegetables brought from the city, and ordered the soldiers to cook.
After a while, the alluring fragrance spread.
Soon, the food was ready, and Li Yuanfang ordered people to deliver the food to the tent.
As for them, they gathered around the pot and ate large pieces of meat directly from the bowl.
Today is the two-person world of His Highness and the CEO, and they will not come over to disturb them without looking at them.
Before eating, Li Min smiled and said to Wu Meiniang: "Meiniang, I have a birthday gift for you. Please wait a moment and I will get it for you."
Um?
After hearing Li Min's words, Wu Meiniang couldn't help but show curiosity on her face.
Isn't it the best birthday gift for Your Highness to take you out to play today?
When His Highness came down, I obviously didn't see him bringing anything. Could it be that he had this gift with him?
However, if it is carried with you, wouldn’t it be enough to pay for it yourself?
Do you still need to look for it?
Just when Wu Meiniang was confused, Li Min pretended to be looking for something and bought a cake directly in the mall.
The cake is not big, and even the cake that is too big cannot be eaten by two people.
But the cake was very delicately made.
"Mei Niang, this cake is a birthday gift for you. I hope you like it."
cake?
Could it be that they were bought from the old Xu family store in the city?
After Wu Meiniang opened it, she discovered that it was not the case.
Xu's old shop has never made such a big cake.
It's not so beautifully made, and even the taste is probably far inferior.
Although Wu Meiniang hasn't tasted the cake yet, she can tell just by looking at the appearance and smell that it must be delicious.
Wu Meiniang's eyes were covered with moisture before she knew it, and she said softly to Li Min: "Your Highness, I like your gift very much. I am very happy today, thank you, Your Highness."
Li Min couldn't help but grabbed Wu Meiniang's hand and said with a smile: "Meiniang, I won't allow you to say thank you again in the future. Today is your birthday, as long as you are happy and happy! I wish you happiness every year and every year.
now."
"Come on, light the candles first, then blow them out and make a wish. After making your wish, we can start eating."
Light candles, blow candles, make a wish.
After completing this series of actions, Li Min began to cut the cake.
Wu Meiniang tasted it, and the sweetness of the cake soon reached her heart.
This cake was the most delicious cake she had ever tasted in her life.
After dinner, Li Min said to Wu Meiniang: "Meiniang, it's getting late, let's go back to the city!"
Wu Meiniang shook her head and said: "Your Highness, I don't want to go back. Can we stay here for one night?"
Huo!
There are so many mosquitoes and all kinds of small bugs in the wild. If you stay here for one night, you will be covered in bites.
However, Wu Meiniang rarely begged him.
Today is her birthday.
And Wu Meiniang's request was so trivial that Li Min couldn't bear to refuse her.
Therefore, Li Min couldn't help but said to Wu Meiniang: "Okay, since you like it, let's stay here for one night."
Fortunately, Li Yuanfang and the others did not just bring a tent.
When Li Yuanfang heard that he was going to sleep in the wild, he immediately ordered his Huya Special Forces soldiers to set up tents all around and surround the King of Shu's tent in the middle.
In the evening, Li Min bought another bottle of mosquito-killing spray and sprayed it in several tents.
At night, lying on the temporary bed spread on the grass, Wu Meiniang was still very satisfied and happy, even though the bed was hard and she was lying there.
But Wu Meiniang only missed one thing, that is, it is very cold at night outdoors.
At night, Wu Meiniang was shivering from the cold and could only squeeze into Li Min's arms.
Then rely on Li Min's body temperature to keep warm.
Early the next morning, Wu Meiniang woke up from Li Min's arms.
After getting up, Wu Meiniang felt sore all over her body, but she was extremely happy.
"Your Highness, thank you!"
Li Min smiled and said: "Didn't I tell you yesterday? From now on, you are not allowed to say the word thank you."
…
A few days after Wu Meiniang's birthday, Shangguan Tingzhi's wife actually gave birth to a daughter for him.
This surprised Li Min.
Let me tell you, how old is this little guy?
We just got married last year, so the baby was born so soon?
As Shangguan Yi was Li Min's most important right-hand man, when his granddaughter was born, Li Min naturally wanted to come to congratulate her.
After congratulating each other, Li Min also presented a beautiful jade bracelet.
Shangguan Tingzhi asked Li Min to give his daughter a name.
It is also a custom in the Tang Dynasty to beg elders or superiors to grant names.
After being asked for a name, Li Min couldn't help but said: "I see that she is gentle and approachable, so why not call her Shangguan Wan'er!"
Upon hearing this name, Shangguan Tingzhi couldn't help but be overjoyed and said quickly: "Thank you, Your Highness, for the name."
When Shangguan Wan'er, who was just born, heard the name, she bit her fingers in her mouth and opened the corners of her mouth, as if she was smiling.
This couldn't help but make everyone marvel at it.
Is this Shangguan Wan'er?
Well, it seems that he was born many years earlier than in the original historical trajectory.
Some things are quietly changing.
But there are still some things that are still happening step by step.
At this moment, news came from the Chang'an Palace that Queen Changsun was critically ill and was expected to live for a few days.
Well, according to the original historical trajectory, Empress Changsun died of illness this year.
The death of Queen Changsun was also the beginning of Prince Li Chengqian's madness.
Starting from this year, Datang will enter a troubled period.
Li Min began to arrange the affairs of Yizhou.
I'm afraid he will go to Chang'an in a few days.
At this time, Empress Changsun's spirit was getting worse day by day, and she also had a premonition that death was waving to her.
And there were still many things in her heart that she couldn't worry about.