Chapter 78 Cao Cao is a title and a belief

Of course, there was another curious thing in Liu Xuan's eyes.

That was the most beautiful woman in the Zhenguan period of the Tang Dynasty who was extremely beautiful and unparalleled in the world.

At this time, Zheng Liwan should be about sixteen years old, right? She might have encountered something when she came to Chang'an at this time.

When I saw her last night, I was as astonished as any other woman. In addition, sitting in front of Zheng Youlai, she might be something special. She should be a descendant of the Zheng family in Xingyang. ❁♦

These days, this kind of woman is like a firefly in the dark night, unable to be hidden.

In the seventh year of Zhenguan, Empress Changsun was still not in bad health, and she was not in a hurry to find another woman to serve Li Shimin. Zheng Liwan seemed to have arrived in Chang'an a year in advance.

Of course, Liu Xuan could slap his chest and swear to God at this time that he definitely didn’t have any thoughts about Zheng Liwan. He mainly wanted to encounter a true love in this cold world and understand why she Call her Cao Cao.

There is a saying in later generations: Thousands of years ago, Cao Cao was a spirit. Thousands of years later, Cao Cao is a title and a belief.

Curiosity is pure curiosity.

No one should think too much!

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Yesterday's poetry meeting was a mess, and the subsequent auction did not take place.

Li Lizhi didn't give away anything she stole from Li Shimin's internal funds.

The poem Li Shu prepared was even more difficult to use in front of a group of earth-shattering poems.

As for Li Hui, carrying a bag full of gold accessories, she was very tired in the end and had no chance to buy Liu Xuan treasures such as calligraphy and paintings that would be auctioned later.

Despite this, the three sisters were excited along the way because Liu Xuan seemed extremely happy yesterday.

In the early morning, Li Lizhi woke up very early. The things she didn't send out last night must be put back into her father's internal funds tonight, and her father must not find out.

After secretly putting it back, Li Lizhi decided to go back.

But when passing by the Manna Hall, I found no one inside.

"Father is not here?"

Li Lizhi's eyes suddenly lit up and she had a special idea.

If you take out one or two things from the Manna Palace, your father will probably not notice it, right? There are too many good things in the Manna Palace. My father is busy with everything, so why would he care about it?

Even if I take more, not one, not two, not three...

Thinking of this, Li Lizhi suddenly laughed.

There were not many disturbances in the court today. Wei Zheng was not rude, but Li Shimin always felt that something was missing.

After the mediocre flattery, the court dispersed.

Li Shimin summoned Changsun Wuji to the imperial study.

"Auxiliary machine, there is something you need to do."

When Changsun Wuji heard Li Shimin's words, his squinted eyes instantly lit up: "Your Majesty has entrusted me with this, and I will definitely die without mercy."

Li Shimin waved his hand and smiled: "Don't be so nervous."

"Auxiliary machine, you have followed me for many years, and I have never asked for anything from you."

"Nowadays, there are always rumors going up and down the court, saying that I am too kind to you and that you are playing tricks on me."

The sweat on Changsun Wuji's forehead suddenly fell down.

He never expected that such a thing would come out of Li Shimin's mouth.

I never expected that these words would be so straightforward, without any modification...

"Your Majesty, I deserve to die!"

Changsun Wuji was very sensible and immediately apologized.

Li Shimin grinned: "It doesn't matter, it's time to shut their mouths with practical actions."

"This matter belongs to you!"

Li Shimin smiled and took out a booklet with many graphics and small characters as logos. These were all things Li Shimin wrote down from Liu Xuan.

"Auxiliary machinery, this kind of thing should be sold together with my coal. It can be used in conjunction with it. The number of people in the world who can use coal will buy a stove. What do you think?"

In an instant, Changsun Wuji changed his previous submissive and passive attitude and straightened his back.

"My lord, Sun Wuji, thank you so much, Your Majesty, long live, long live, long live!"

"I cannot repay Your Majesty's kindness..."

Li Shimin interrupted directly: "Hey, it's too early to say this now."

"This is a good thing, a good thing for meritorious service. I only have one request. The price of such a thing cannot exceed twenty coins."

Changsun Wuji looked at the graphics on the booklet, and the joy in his mind suddenly turned into the current shock.

Twenty cents?

No, what's going on, Your Majesty?

No matter how many times a blacksmith makes a thing, the price still costs tens of cents? What's more, this thing looks quite difficult...

"Your Majesty, I have never seen this thing before."

"Isn't it just an iron stove? What's the difference between seeing it and not seeing it before? Just follow the prescription, follow the instructions, and follow the instructions. Auxiliary equipment, you can't do it, right?" Li Shimin squinted his eyes and smiled, but no matter who Here, you can see the murderous look in his eyes.

"Mining coal and selling it is a good strategy that I have decided on. Only this method can save the people from the dire straits. In the winter, the weather is very cold. If there is no coal, how will the people of the Tang Dynasty survive the cold winter?"

"If there is no iron stove, how will they use coal? You don't want the people in the world to survive the winter safely, do you?"

Li Shimin pointed to the stove that was newly installed last night: "Look at this masonry and clay stove, there are always some places that don't fit perfectly."

"Go, auxiliary machine, if this is done, I will give you a big reward!"

After going out, Changsun Wuji felt desolate in his heart.

No, twenty cents for an iron stove would probably be lost to my grandma’s family.

Your Majesty, what does this mean?

Changsun Wuji was walking on the road with his hands behind his back, his whole heart was filled with turmoil, Your Majesty, you have changed.

Just after taking a few steps, I heard a deep voice.

"Lord Sikong, I finally found you!"

Changsun Wuji looked up and saw a face he least wanted to see. He turned around and wanted to leave.

Wei Zheng grinned: "I finally stopped you. Did you forget something when you asked me to polish my pen last time?"

The corners of Changsun Wuji's mouth twitched twice, and his eyes narrowed further.

"Shizhong Wei, it turns out that's what happened. Last time you left without saying a word. I thought you disdained those worldly desires."

Wei Zheng smiled and was not in a hurry: "Hey, last time there was something urgent and I was in a hurry to go home. Master Sikong was forgetful. I just came here to remind him."

Changsun Wuji knew that the money had to be paid out.

It doesn't matter, anyway, the iron stove thing should be... can be earned back, right?

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In the early morning, the Liu Mansion was very lively.

The cold late autumn didn't seem to dampen Liu Renyuan's enthusiasm.

He stood in the yard and his mouth was steaming with excitement.

"Twisting... eh, that's right..."

"Take two steps. Once you learn it, take two steps if it's okay."

The ten maids in front of me were each feeling more uncomfortable than the last. They walked like cats, and they always felt that something was not right.