The sun was setting in the west. Looking at the time, it would not be long before all the shops closed. However, Li Zexuan was forcefully dragged by Li Xiaogong to the palace.
"Are you still worried about the curfew? What should I say to you? It's just a curfew. In a while, His Majesty will give you a warrant. The patrolling marquis will naturally not make things difficult for you. The officials will also open the doors for you. What are you afraid of? "
In the Li family's "luxurious limousine", Li Xiaogong saw Li Zexuan looking at the sky outside the window from time to time. He pondered for a moment and understood what Li Zexuan was thinking. He comfortably leaned on the sofa and said unhappily.
"Ugh …"
Li Zexuan thought that it was true. He secretly thought that he was used to being an obedient child!
"Your Highness is right!"
"Haha!" However, your carriage is really comfortable, especially this stool. Sitting on it is soft, even more comfortable than lying on a bed. Brat, how about you give me one later?
"Li Xiaogong was like some of the big bosses in modern times. He sank his entire body into the sofa. He used his hand to touch his old waist and sighed in satisfaction.
"Uh, Your Highness, the production of this carriage is currently not enough. However, in a few days, there will be a batch of carriages to sell. At that time, I will give you another one. How about it?"
Li Zexuan silently cursed Li Xiaogong in his heart. He was afraid that Li Xiaogong had drunk too much. Otherwise, he would not be rubbing his old waist now. At the same time, he was somewhat regretful. If he knew that he would be going to the palace with Li Xiaogong, he would not have taken a carriage when he came.
"Bam!"
Li Xiaogong patted the armrest of the sofa and said angrily: "Brat, don't play dumb with me. Two days ago, you just gave a carriage to Shu Bao and Zhi Jie! You don't have one when it's my turn? Are you afraid that I won't give you money? "
These words were a bit shameless. At this moment, Li Zexuan really had no choice but to give it. Otherwise, he would offend the other party.
"How would I dare? That brat will have someone send a carriage to Your Highness tomorrow!"
Li Zexuan said with a pained expression. He swore to himself that he would never take a carriage to visit someone's house again before the "caravan" was mass-produced and sold. Every time he took a carriage, there would be one less caravan! As a person, one shouldn't act tough!
"Tsk, look at your stingy appearance. Although this carriage is a little luxurious, this prince can still afford it. Later, this prince will have someone send the money for the carriage to your house!"
Li Xiaogong curled his lips and mocked.
"Eh, Your Highness, this really isn't a matter of money. It's just that this kind of carriage is really too rare. This little one originally built this carriage to prepare for next month's wedding. My original intention was not to make money!"
Hearing Li Zexuan's words, Li Xiaogong's face turned red. As an elder, it was really shameful to steal someone's wedding car!
"Cough, cough, oh, this king just remembered that Xiao Xuan will be getting married soon. At that time, this king is afraid that this king won't be able to make it back in time. However, Princess Consort will definitely personally go to congratulate on behalf of this king and present a large gift!"
In other words, this king would still want this carriage, but when you get married, this king will compensate you with a large gift!
Li Zexuan rolled his eyes in his heart. He pretended to cup his hands and said, "Thank you, Your Highness!"
"Haha! You're welcome, you're welcome! "
Li Zexuan: "…"
… … …
"Hmm? This is the tool you made to distinguish directions? "
Taiji Palace.
Li Er held the newly made compass in his hand and looked at it curiously as he asked.
"Yes! This humble subject calls this a compass. In the past, when passengers were at sea, they mostly relied on the sun, moon, and stars to distinguish directions. However, when it's cloudy and rainy, they can't distinguish between north, south, east, and west. With this compass, even if it's cloudy and rainy, they won't get lost! "
Li Zexuan bowed and answered.
Li Er fiddled with the compass for a while and found that it was indeed convenient. Thus, he said, "Hmm, not bad. To be able to make such an exquisite and practical compass in such a short time, I'm afraid that in the entire Tang Empire, only you can do it! How much does it cost to make? "
As an emperor, Li Er was very qualified. The first thing he thought of was whether it was worth it or not, unlike Li Xiaogong, who directly asked for a thousand.
"Replying to Your Majesty, the cost of one compass is about three or four strings of coins. Your Majesty, please don't think it's expensive. I'm sure you know the approximate cost of the glass and the exquisite mechanism inside, so this humble subject didn't say much."
As Li Zexuan spoke, he secretly looked at Li Er's expression. It wasn't easy to earn money from an emperor!
"Hmm, you're quite honest this time. How about this, according to the four strings of coins for one, the Imperial Court's fleet will purchase two hundred compasses. As for the civilian merchant ships, have them buy from you. You must ensure that every five ships have at least one compass!"
Li Er knew a thing or two about the prices of goods in Chang 'an. He silently calculated in his mind, then nodded and made his decision.
"Your Majesty is wise!"
Li Zexuan inwardly breathed a sigh of relief and hurriedly began to flatter the emperor.
"You brat! This time, the Imperial Court's fleet is going south. If they make a loss, this humble subject will settle the score with you! "
Li Er heard Li Zexuan's insincere flattery and laughed as he scolded.
"Hehe, Your Majesty, don't worry. This time, the Imperial Court will definitely make a profit and not a loss. At least ten times the profit!"
If sea trade couldn't make them rich, then what business in the world could? Li Zexuan was still confident about this.
"That's for the best! You brat, you should be rewarded for making such a powerful maritime weapon. However, the Imperial Court has been preparing for the Southern expedition recently, so it's not appropriate to give out excessive rewards. How about this, when the fleet returns, if it's really as you said, this humble subject will be rewarded and you will be promoted! How about it? "
Merits should be rewarded, and mistakes should be punished. Li Er knew how to use people, so he naturally knew how to make his subjects submit.
"Thank you, Your Majesty! What I have done is what I should do. I've never coveted rewards! "
When Li Zexuan heard that he would be promoted, he was a little excited. A while ago, he had wanted to be a Marquis. He didn't know if he could directly be promoted to a Marquis this time. In a moment of pride, he couldn't help but say a few more words to show his loyalty.
However, Li Er didn't fall for it.
"Oh ~? Is that so? Then pretend that this humble subject didn't say anything! "
"…" Li Zexuan was speechless.
…
Li Er's last sentence was, of course, a joke. As a monarch, he naturally wouldn't do anything that went back on his word.
Leaving the palace, Li Zexuan held the warrant that Li Er gave him. For the first time, he enjoyed special treatment in Chang 'an City under the night sky. Along the way, he "defeated five obstacles and six generals" and finally returned home.
"Xuan 'er, why are you back so late today? The doors are all closed. How did you get in? "
Madam Li and Father Li had been waiting in the hall. Seeing that Li Zexuan had returned, Madam Li hurriedly stood up and asked.
"Mother, it's the thing that His Majesty asked me to do. It's already done. Just now, I was delayed in the palace for a while. Here, I used the warrant that His Majesty gave me to pass the inspection of the patrolling marquis. Then, I used this to let the officials open the door."
Li Zexuan took out a piece of paper from his sleeve and casually threw it on the table as he answered.
"Hey, you child! How can you just throw away His Majesty's warrant! "
Madam Li carefully put away the piece of paper as she reprimanded him.
"Mother, isn't it just a piece of paper? Let's eat quickly! After eating, I still have to mark the papers for the students! "
"Mm, not bad. After staying in the Imperial College for so long, you've made some progress!"
Father Li's face was full of smiles as he comforted him.
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