"I didn't expect you to think so highly of Li Zexuan, Erlang!"
In the bedchamber, after Li Er finished speaking, Empress Zhangsun couldn't help but sigh with emotion. "This child has only returned to Chang 'an for a little more than a year, but he is already in the court and has been conferred the title of Marquis. Sometimes I am really curious how Spiritual Master Ling Xu trains his disciples to actually produce such an outstanding person like Li Zexuan!"
Empress Zhangsun couldn't help but associate Li Zexuan with her own children. After all, in terms of age, Li Zexuan wasn't much older than Li Chengqian and Li Tai!
A trace of doubt flashed through Li Er's eyes. He had only heard of Spiritual Master Lingxu from Baiqi's intelligence, but had never seen him in person. Hearing Empress Zhangsun sigh with emotion, he couldn't help but be curious about Spiritual Master Lingxu's methods of teaching his disciples.
"Haha! Li Zexuan is indeed talented, but Chengqian, Xiaoke, and Qingque aren't bad either! Chengqian is now conscientious and is learning how to manage government affairs from me. In time, when I grow old, Chengqian will certainly become a wise ruler.
Xiaoke is dedicated to managing the Yanhuang Bank. Yesterday, he came to me to ask for people, saying that he wants to set up a department called the Gold-Clad Guard in the bank to supervise the illegal matters within the bank and to protect the bank's safety. If the bank can really become orderly under his management, then my Tang Empire will be able to recreate a super golden age no less than the Qin Emperor's Hanwu era.
Qingque's grades are among the best in Yanhuang College, and her achievements in engineering are comparable to several of the college's discipline leaders. Now, she has become the deputy chief designer of the second and third trump card projects of Yanhuang College, leading the advancement of these two projects. Yesterday, I heard people say that Qingque has successfully built the first steam engine in the workshop of the Interesting Pavilion! I heard Li Zexuan mention this before. It is a good thing! "
It was rare to hear Li Er ramble on about such trivial matters, so Empress Zhangsun listened very patiently. But when she heard about the steam engine, she couldn't help but interrupt, "Your Majesty, what is this steam engine? How is it a good thing? "
Li Er smiled mysteriously and said, "Huhu! In Li Zexuan's words, the steam engine is a power machine, a machine that uses fire to generate power. It can be used to drive generators to generate electricity or other machines to work. It's truly convenient. It's hard to imagine how prosperous our Great Tang would be if this machine could replace human labor on a large scale. "
Empress Zhangsun opened her small mouth in surprise. "Using fire to generate power? The Cyan Sparrow can actually create such a miraculous thing? "
At this moment, Empress Zhangsun was only short of saying, "Is this still my son?" She found it hard to imagine that the child who only knew how to fight for his parents' favor not so long ago had now become a master of engineering and created such a wonderful product. The change between before and after was really too great!
"Haha! Maid Guanyin, don't underestimate Qing Que! I can see that as long as this child uses his intelligence in the right place, no one can compare to him! "
Li Er smiled proudly. Then, he looked at the sky outside the window. He stood up and said meaningfully, "Alright! It was almost time for the morning assembly! There are some things that I should tell everyone in the court ~! "
Empress Zhangsun quickly stood up and said, "I will dress Your Majesty!"
Although she was the mother of a nation, in front of Li Er, she always regarded herself as his wife. Things like serving Li Er and dressing him, she would usually do it herself and never let anyone else do it. This was already a tacit understanding between husband and wife!
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"Hongsheng, have all the armors and equipment been loaded?"
At the new workshop of the Strange Taste Pavilion, although the sky was not yet bright, it was already in full swing. Dozens of craftsmen were moving goods back and forth. Li Zexuan, dressed in military attire, found Zhang Hongsheng and asked.
"Marquis, all the armors and equipment have been counted. In half a cup of tea's time, they will all be loaded onto the carriage!"
Zhang Hongsheng bowed and cupped his fists.
Although Li Zexuan had just arrived at the workshop, the craftsmen were already busy, especially Zhang Hongsheng. He did not even go home last night. This morning, he had already gotten up before dawn to arrange for the craftsmen to count the armors and equipment and load them onto the carriage!
After all, it was 5,000 sets of armors and equipment. It would take a lot of time just to count them, let alone load them onto the carriage!
When Li Zexuan arrived at the workshop, there was already a long line of carriages in front of the workshop. They were all carriages that specialized in transporting goods.
"Good! Thank you for your hard work! Hongsheng! "
Li Zexuan patted Zhang Hongsheng's shoulder and said.
In fact, he did not tell Zhang Hongsheng to do these things in advance. It was Zhang Hongsheng who took the initiative to do them in advance. If it were not for his subordinates who were so easy to deal with, he might not have been able to reach the barracks on time today!
"Hey! This is nothing! It's not hard at all! "
Zhang Hongsheng waved his hand and shook his head with a smile.
"Sir! Your things! "
At this moment, a crisp female voice rang out. Li Zexuan turned around and saw Li Yu holding a black package and walking towards him quickly.
Li Zexuan went forward and received it with both hands. He opened the package and saw two stacks of manuscripts lying quietly inside. One stack was unbound and was obviously Li Jing's original manuscripts. The other stack was bound and even had an exquisite kraft paper cover. It was obviously Li Yu's masterpiece!
This girl is quite meticulous!
Li Zexuan praised in his heart. He then looked at Li Yu and smiled. "Good! Little Yu, thank you for your hard work! You must have slept very late last night, right? "
Although Li Yu's face could not hide her tiredness, she still smiled sweetly. "It's okay! Sir! It's not hard for Little Yu to work for you! "
Compared to the help Li Zexuan gave her, what she did was insignificant. Li Yu had always been grateful to Li Zexuan!
"You little girl!"
Li Zexuan shook his head helplessly and said, "Go back and rest after you've given the orders to the editorial department today! It's easy for girls to get wrinkles if they stay up too late! "
Li Yu wrinkled her nose and whispered, "I won't get wrinkles!"
Zhang Hongsheng walked over and cupped his fist. "Marquis, all 5000 sets of weapons and armor have been loaded. There's a total of 100 carriages. Do you want to check?"
Li Zexuan perked up and waved his hand. "No need! I'm not worried about you! After I leave, Hongsheng, help Faubert with the workshop. He's old now. Try not to let him tire himself out! "
Zhang Hongsheng cupped his fist. "I understand. Marquis, don't worry!"
"Mm!"
Li Zexuan nodded and looked at Li Yu. "Little Yu, I have to go to the barracks. Take care of yourself. If there's anything, send me a telegram!"
Li Yu took a deep look at Li Zexuan and cupped his hands as a disciple. "Take care, Mister!"
"Mm!"
Li Zexuan made a sound of acknowledgment and then shouted to his bodyguards, "Move out! Destination, Chang 'an City! "
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