The situation in the Imperial Court had suddenly changed.
Li Zexuan, who was originally charged with two crimes, actually managed to resolve the dangerous situation with just a few words, allowing him to escape danger.
This quick-wittedness and calmness did not seem like a brat who had just entered the Imperial Court for the first time.
Cheng Yaojin, Qin Shubao, Niu Jinda, and the others all looked at Li Zexuan with admiration.
Li Er felt that everything should be fine now, so he asked, "Does anyone else have anything else to report?"
Unexpectedly, someone actually stood up at this time. It was Yan Lide.
Yan Lide's mood today was really full of twists and turns. He had originally planned to ask for credit for Li Zexuan at the beginning of the Imperial Court. Who knew that Li Zexuan would be impeached one after another? He could not understand. Li Zexuan was just a commoner. Why would the big shots in the Imperial Court have the time to impeach him?
In the middle, he had thought of helping, but he had been obsessed with craftsmanship and architecture all his life. He was not good at scheming.
What surprised him was that Li Zexuan had managed to turn the situation around by himself.
Seeing that the situation was settled, he hurriedly stepped forward and said, "Your Majesty, this old subject has something to report."
Li Er was just about to ask a casual question and then prepare to dismiss the Imperial Court. Today's Imperial Court had been going on for a long time. He did not expect Yan Lide to have something to report.
Li Er pulled himself together and asked, "What is it, Yan Lide?"
"Your Majesty, this old subject wants to ask for credit for Li Zexuan!"
"Oh?" Li Er was energized. Today's Imperial Court had been very interesting. Li Zexuan, a commoner, had almost become the main character of this Imperial Court.
"Yan Lide, what credit does Li Zexuan have?" Li Er asked with interest.
The other ministers also looked curiously at this young man.
"Your Majesty, Li Zexuan invented a new component a few days ago called a roller bearing. This object can be installed at the connection points of all machinery and can greatly reduce resistance. Currently, he has developed it and used it on carriages.
Compared to the carriages with traditional bearings, this new type of carriage was more agile and had less resistance. After testing by the craftsmen who will supervise the construction, under the same amount of animal power, the new type of carriage can carry more than 80% of the goods. It is extremely beneficial for transporting provisions when two armies are at war. "
"Oh, is there such a thing?"
Li Er stood up excitedly. He had fought in wars for more than ten years and knew the importance of efficiency.
"Replying to Imperial Father, there is indeed such a matter. When I first partnered with Li Zexuan to establish the Strange Interest Pavilion, he had already proposed the concept of roller bearings, and it was also approved by Minister Yan's son, Yan Shaoning. "
At this moment, Li Chengqian jumped out to support his good friend.
Li Er looked at Li Zexuan and then looked at Li Zexuan. He laughed and said, "Good, good, good. Li Zexuan, We didn't think that you would be so talented at such a young age. You should be rewarded!"
Yan Lide continued.
"Your Majesty, I'm not done yet! Three days ago, Li Zexuan invented a new type of plow called the curved shaft plow and produced a batch yesterday. Not only does this plow save more energy, it is also more agile.
After testing it yesterday, it has been proven that the curved shaft plow is at least three times faster than the long shaft plow we used before. I believe that the imperial court should promote the curved shaft plow to solve the problem of the lack of cattle in Tang. "
Emperor Li Er, who had always been calm, could not remain calm at this moment. He said in disbelief.
"Official Yan, is there really such a magical plow in this world?"
Yan Lide bowed and said, "Your Majesty, I am willing to guarantee with my life that this is absolutely true."
Cheng Yaojin also stepped forward and said, "Your Majesty, I can also guarantee. Yesterday, my family's Chou Niu also went with Li Zexuan to the farmstead. He also saw it with his own eyes. This curved shaft plow is indeed faster and saves more energy. Even a man with slightly more strength can pull it."
"Hiss ~"
As soon as Cheng Yaojin finished speaking, the officials in the imperial court immediately became excited and all of them gasped. Previously, Yan Lide had said so much, but many of them did not have a direct understanding of the curved shaft plow. Now that Cheng Yaojin said that people could actually pull the plow to plow the land, they were instantly shocked.
To them, pulling pears to plow the land was simply a fantasy. Was this curved shaft plow really that magical?
Li Er also felt that Cheng Yaojin's words were a bit exaggerated. He looked at Li Zexuan and asked,
"Li Zexuan, is this curved shaft plow really that magical?"
Just now, when Yan Lide came out and said that he wanted to claim credit for himself, Li Zexuan was a little dumbfounded. Coming to Taiji Palace today was really like riding a roller coaster, with ups and downs. It was f * cking exciting.
Li Zexuan took a long time to react. When he heard Li Er's question, he quickly replied,
"Your Majesty, it is true. Yesterday, hundreds of villagers in the Han Village witnessed the speed of the curved shaft plow with their own eyes. I dare not hide anything. Also, the Qiqu Pavilion workshop has already started to produce the curved shaft plow. There will be more and more villagers who will be able to use the curved shaft plow. At that time, more people will know the superiority of the curved shaft plow. "
"Good!"
Li Er could not help but say good. These days, he had been worried about the problems of the villages around Chang 'an for the spring plowing. He originally planned to transfer cattle from the north, but who knew that he would be robbed by bandits on the way.
When he received the news, Li Er was so angry that his nose was crooked. However, he did not have the time to deal with the bandits because the spring plowing period was almost over. He had to hurry and transfer cattle from other places. These days, Li Er was really sullen.
Now that Li Zexuan had invented the more efficient curved shaft plow, all these problems were solved. Moreover, this thing could be regarded as a divine tool that benefited the country and the people. It was really too important. Li Er, who had been sullen for a few days, could finally breathe a sigh of relief.
"Can this curved shaft plow be mass produced?"
Li Er was not overly excited. He knew that time was tight. The villagers were anxious for the spring plowing.
Li Zexuan replied,
"Your Majesty, the structure of the curved shaft plow is not complicated. My workshop can make one or two hundred of them in a day. However, the villagers are anxious for the spring plowing. My personal ability is limited and cannot satisfy the needs of all the villagers in a short time. I am willing to give the blueprint of the curved shaft plow to the imperial court and let them make it. This way, the villagers will not miss the spring plowing as soon as possible. "
Firstly, the curved shaft plow did not make much money. Secondly, Li Zexuan did not have the ability to produce a large number of curved shaft plows at once. It would delay the spring plowing of many villagers. It seemed that it was better to give it to the imperial court.
Li Er laughed and said, "You are quite righteous. Not bad, not bad. Yan Lide, this matter will be handed over to your Ministry of Works. During this time, order all the craftsmen to work overtime and rush out a batch of curved shaft plow."
Yan Lide quickly cupped his hands and said, "Yes, Your Majesty. I will personally supervise."
"Mm, that would be best. But I will have to trouble you!" Li Er nodded and smiled.
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