"Father! This variable speed bicycle is indeed different from the previous bicycles. This is the second generation variable speed bicycle developed by Strange Interest Pavilion. The Marquis of Yong 'an sent someone to deliver it to the palace. He asked me to give it to father on his behalf! "
In the Sweet Dew Palace, Li Er walked down from the dragon bed and curiously sized up the bicycle. Li Chengqian hurriedly explained.
The bicycle that Li Zexuan gave to Li Er was naturally different from the other variable speed bicycles. This difference was mainly reflected in its appearance. Li Er's bicycle had a five-clawed golden dragon pattern on it, representing the Emperor. In the entire world, only Li Er could ride it!
"Variable speed? Does that mean this bicycle can change its speed? "
Hearing this, Li Er was puzzled.
"Oh! This, I have studied it in private. The Marquis of Yong 'an's new variable speed bicycle uses the pedals to drive the chain. The chain drives the rear wheel to move forward. The rear wheel is equipped with large and small gears with different numbers of teeth. You can use the variable speed controller on the handlebar to let the chain ride on different gears! The smaller the rear wheel's teeth, the greater the transmission ratio. Stepping on the pedals, the number of revolutions the rear wheel makes will increase, and the bicycle will run faster! "
Li Chengqian hesitated for a moment before explaining to Li Er.
It could be seen that Li Chengqian had done some homework before this. Otherwise, he definitely wouldn't be able to answer Li Er's question!
Unlike Li Tai and Li Ke, Li Chengqian was more interested in Yanhuang College's engineering. However, he was still the heir to the throne. He was usually busy helping Li Er deal with government affairs. In terms of engineering, he naturally didn't know as much as his two younger brothers. Therefore, if he wanted to explain the principles of the variable speed bicycle to Li Er, he had to do his homework!
Hearing this, Li Er looked at Li Chengqian in surprise. Then, he said with a smile that wasn't a smile, "Hehe! I didn't know that Chengqian knew so much about engineering. "
Li Chengqian said embarrassedly, "Father, you flatter me. Actually, I don't know much about these things. It's just that before I came, I asked a few teachers who knew about engineering! This time, other than gifting father a bicycle, Xiao Xuan also gifted me and Changle one each! Your son has also sent people to inquire about it. Little Xuan's Yan Huang Chamber of Commerce has only started selling these chain-driven bicycles today. An ordinary bicycle without the ability to change speeds costs 599 strings of coins. Today, the Yan Huang Chamber of Commerce is only selling three bicycles with the ability to change speeds, and each one costs 1,199 strings of coins! "
"Haha! You're honest! But that kid is selling his bicycle at such an expensive price. He really has the nature of a profiteer! "
Li Er looked at Li Zexuan with some admiration. However, as he said that Li Zexuan was a profiteer, he looked at the bicycle with admiration and said, "This variable speed bicycle is indeed not bad. I will accept it! But you and Changle have never practiced martial arts, so you have to be careful when riding! "
If this had happened in the Song and Ming dynasties, with the appearance of bicycles, the emperor would definitely not have allowed his children to ride them. This was because it would damage the prestige of the imperial family. However, the Tang dynasty was a very liberal one. The nobles of the Li Tang dynasty were greatly influenced by the Hu culture. For example, the nobles liked to eat mutton and did not like to eat pork or chicken. It was because of this liberal atmosphere that Li Er did not forbid Li Chengqian and Changle from riding bicycles!
Li Chengqian smiled and said, "Many thanks for father's concern! Your son indeed does not know martial arts. However, father may have forgotten that Changle has not only recovered from her illness, but also knows some internal martial arts. Father need not be overly worried! "
Hearing this, Li Er could not help but stare blankly. He had actually forgotten that Li Lizhi's illness had recovered. Sometimes, when protecting someone becomes a habit, even when that person has become strong and no longer requires protection, you can't help but care for them and protect them. Li Er was in this situation with Changle!
"Your Imperial Majesty, Princess Changle and Princess Gao Yang request an audience!"
While Li Er was in a daze, Zhao Song walked in and bowed.
"Oh? Quickly let them in! "
Li Er recovered his wits, a trace of warmth involuntarily appearing on his face. He hurriedly said.
"Understood!"
Zhao Song accepted the order and left.
Not long after, Changle walked in with a delicate little girl.
"Father! Father! Gao Yang has missed you! "
Upon entering the hall, before Changle could even greet Li Er, the little girl beside her ran up and hugged Li Er's arm, acting spoiled.
The little girl was about three or four years old. Her hair was tied into a small ponytail. Her delicate appearance was extremely adorable.
This was the future Princess Gao Yang who would give Fang Yi a green hat!
Li Er could not help but rub the little girl's head. With a loving smile, he said, "Haha! Is that so? Father has also missed our Gao Yang! "
Finished speaking, Li Er lifted Gao Yang up and kissed her. The stubble on his face immediately caused the little girl to tilt her head back.
After teasing little Gao Yang for a while, Li Er looked towards Changle and asked,
"Hm? Changle, why are you looking for Father today? "
Changle said softly, "Father, Changle just tried riding the bicycle that Brother Xiao Xuan gave me. I realized that this variable-speed bicycle is more than ten times better than the previous one. However, the palace is only so big, and Changle is a little tired of staying here. I want to ride the bicycle to Chang 'an City for a stroll. I've specially come to ask for Father's permission!"
"Father, Father! Gao Yang wants to ride on Sister Changle's bicycle! Gao Yang also wants to go out of the palace to play! "
At this moment, Gao Yang tugged at Li Er's large hand and said in a childish voice.
Seeing the two little angels looking at him with burning eyes, Li Er could not bear to refuse. He pondered for a moment and nodded, "Yes! That's fine! Changle, you go! But you must return to the palace before 5 pm! "
Changle said happily, "Yes, yes! Don't worry, Father. Changle is only going to the Warm Tang Foundation to talk to Sister Yuxi. I won't go too far! "
Li Er nodded.
Changle, on the other hand, brought Gao Yang and left.
Li Chengqian looked at his sister's back as she left. Then, he looked at Li Er with a worried expression and said, "Father! Do you want me to send some people to protect Changle and Gao Yang? "
Li Chengqian had always doted on this younger sister of his.
Li Er waved his hand and said, "There's no need! I'll get Zhao Song to take care of them later! You can go about your business! "
When Li Chengqian heard that, he immediately felt relieved. He cupped his hands and said, "Yes! I'll take my leave! "
At this moment, Li Er nodded at Zhao Song. He did not say anything, but Zhao Song had already understood Li Er's meaning. He quickly cupped his hands and took his leave!
In the main hall, Li Er turned his gaze to the speed-changing bicycle again. The more he looked at it, the more he liked it. Men loved bicycles, regardless of the era.
"Hmph! This kid doesn't make good use of his time to do proper things. Instead, he's always playing dirty tricks. Looks like I have to find time to teach him a lesson! "
For Li Er to be able to sit in his current position proved that he was not a person who coveted pleasure. Although the bicycle made by the Curious Pavilion workshop was good, it was just a small trick to him. He had the world in his heart. Therefore, after a moment, he could not help but mutter to himself.
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"Chou Niu, tell me, what kind of secret project has the academy been working on recently?"
Two days later, it was Friday again. Cheng Chumo was a martial artist, so his recovery speed was several times better than the average person. His injuries were basically healed. Naturally, he had no reason to continue staying at Yanhuang Medical Hall. Thinking of last week's "car accident", he did not return home. Therefore, on Friday afternoon, Cheng Chumo went home.
After dinner, Cheng Yaojin called Cheng Chumo to the study and asked mysteriously.
Yes, that's right! Old Cheng's house also had a study!
Some people liked to fiddle with things the more they lacked something! Cheng Yaojin was cultured, so he had a study at home. He had collected many good books, but the dust on the books was probably an inch thick. He had hoped that his two sons would be able to improve themselves in their studies, but it turned out that he had thought too much. Therefore, the books on the shelves were even less read. This study naturally became a temporary meeting room for the family.
"What? What secret project? Dad, what are you talking about? "
After hearing Cheng Yaojin's question, Cheng Chumo was dumbfounded. Speaking of which, he had been "picking up girls" at Yanhuang Medical Hall this week. How would he know what had happened at the academy? He also did not know that Li Zexuan had included him in the list of participants of the secret project in order to cover up his "car accident"!
But Cheng Yaojin did not know this! He thought that Cheng Chumo was like Li Zexuan, who wanted to keep the project a secret from outsiders. Therefore, he could not help but stare at him and say angrily, "You brat! I'm your father. Do you want to keep it a secret from me? Do I look like the kind of person who doesn't watch his mouth and easily leaks secrets? "
Cheng Chumo was even more confused by Old Cheng's yelling. He wondered if his father had taken the wrong medicine today. "Dad! What secret? What secret do I have to keep? I'm your son. What secret do I have that you don't know? That … But Dad, you do seem to be the kind of person who doesn't watch his mouth. In the past, Bao Lin and I peeked at Widow Zhang taking a bath, and you were the one who told them! Bao Lin and I couldn't go out for a long time … "
Cheng Yaojin was so angry that he almost vomited blood. His old face was as black as ink. He could not help but roar, "Shut up! What kind of nonsense is this? I'm talking to you about the secret project of Yanhuang College. Don't talk to me about other things, and don't play dumb with me! Little Xuan has already told me that you've been busy with that research project recently, so you didn't come home last weekend! "
"Huh?"
Cheng Chumo was stunned when he heard this. He remembered that he had asked Li Zexuan to help him hide the car accident from Cheng Yaojin. Now, no matter how stupid he was, he probably knew what was going on. "Uh … Dad! You're talking about this! I … I can't tell you. The students of the academy must keep the matters of the academy strictly confidential. They can't reveal it to anyone, not even their family members! This is the rule! Dad, don't make things difficult for me! "
Cheng Chumo was someone who had memorized the "Yanhuang College's Confidentiality Regulations" and passed the Yanhuang College's confidentiality exam. He quickly thought of a way to dodge Cheng Yaojin's question.
In fact, if he could, he would rather not dodge because he was playing with fire! But the problem was that he did not know what the secret project Cheng Yaojin was talking about was. He could only think of a way to dodge it!
Sure enough, when Cheng Yaojin heard this, he was so angry that his eyes were bigger than copper bells. His eyes were about to spit fire. He slammed the table, stood up and roared, "Unfilial son! Bastard! I think you're all grown up now! You dare to play dumb in front of your dad and tell lies. See if I don't beat you to death today! "
Cheng Chumo felt bitter in his heart. He was not playing dumb, he was really dumb!
Seeing that Cheng Yaojin was about to beat him up, Cheng Chumo jumped up from the chair and ran out of the house without looking back. He shouted as he ran:
"Mom! Save me! Dad is going to kill someone! He's so angry that he's going to put justice before family! "
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"Yamachō, do you think this is considered done?"
The next morning, Li Zexuan came to the workshop again to check on the progress of the killer project. Li Tai came over with a cone-shaped iron cylinder and handed it to Li Zexuan.
Li Zexuan took the cone-shaped iron cylinder and asked suspiciously, "Is this the loudspeaker I told you about before?"
Compared to the loudspeakers that were hung around the waist in his previous life, the one that Li Tai brought was a little too bloated. It was about 1.5 times the size of a normal loudspeaker, and its appearance was a little ugly. It was really hard to "bite" it!
"Uh … Yamachō, this thing is just an experimental sample. It does look a little ugly, but it's still effective. Why don't you try it?"
Seeing that Li Zexuan was a little disgusted, Li Tai was a little embarrassed.
Hearing Li Tai's words, Li Zexuan looked at the loudspeaker in his hand suspiciously. He then raised the loudspeaker to his mouth, hesitated for a moment, and shouted, "Hey! Hey! Hey! "
"Hey! Hey! Hey! "
Li Tai, who was standing in front of Li Zexuan, had forgotten to move to the side. At this moment, he suddenly felt a huge wave of sound coming towards him. He quickly covered his ears and ran to the side of Li Zexuan!
"Eh? Although the sound is a little rough and not delicate enough, the amplification effect is still okay! "
Li Zexuan also heard the sound coming from the loudspeaker, and he couldn't help but be a little surprised.
Hearing this from Li Zexuan, the little fatty was suddenly very happy. He quickly said, "Yamachō, so the loudspeaker I made is up to standard?"
Li Zexuan nodded and said, "Yes! It's basically up to standard! Later on, we just need to adjust the sound effect! Qingque, you were able to make such a loudspeaker experimental model in just a few days. That's pretty amazing! "
After saying that, Li Zexuan gave Li Tai a thumbs up!
This was the truth. He really didn't expect Li Tai to be able to make such a rough loudspeaker in such a short time.
Li Tai was suddenly as happy as a 200-pound child. He didn't even know where to put his hands. He only heard him laugh and say, "Hehe! That won't do either ~! Yamachō, you flatter me, you flatter me … "
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