When the two of them talked about training, they looked at each other and smiled. They both understood what it meant.
The mobilization of local troops had to be reported to the imperial court. Even if the troops were deployed at a critical moment, they had to be reported at the same time.
It was most convenient for the army to catch all kinds of animals alive.
There were many people and a wide range of coverage, so it was easy to manage.
The local soldiers in the southwest wanted to make money, so they set their sights on the Li Family Zhuangzi.
The army went into the mountains to catch animals in the name of training.
If they caught animals, they could hire boats and find people to raise them all the way to Chang 'an.
The training did not have to be reported to the imperial court. The local government was responsible for it.
In the past, they were unwilling to train on a large scale because it consumed a lot of food and delayed the people in the Chong Residence from doing farm work.
But now, it was different. They went into the mountains for training and caught animals' along the way '.
For example, pandas cost 10,000 yuan each. The price of other animals could be negotiated.
"Li Dongzhu, I thought of something. Can you raise animals in the southwest?"
Zhou Gang thought that animals in different places needed different temperatures.
Li Yi nodded, "It's just money. We can raise pandas as long as we have bamboo shoots. If we encounter bamboo that they like to eat in summer, we'll see the price."
"Pandas are easier to raise in summer. I understand." Zhou Gang expressed his understanding.
Li Yi shook his head, "Summer is the most expensive. Pandas are afraid of heat. The temperature is a little low now, so they will help to adjust the temperature.
Keep it above zero … Pandas are more comfortable with the cold and heat of spring.
It's still the same in summer. We need a lot of ice to cool down. I can't turn on the air conditioner for pandas.
We have to build a pool for pandas to go in when they're hot. We also have to build a pergola … "
When Li Yi talked about pandas, a smile appeared on his face as he explained to Zhou Gang.
He said that they couldn't be too cold or too hot. They also had to warm and cool the area. They couldn't eat too much ice.
The panda field must have a climbing frame. Pandas like to climb up and sleep.
As Zhou Gang listened, he began to calculate the cost of raising pandas for the Li Family Zhuangzi.
After calculating, he asked directly, "How much does it cost to raise six pandas a year?"
"Not counting the field, other buildings, and labor costs, the six pandas cost 2,000 yuan a year. It should be enough."
Li Yi gave a number that was not very accurate.
He was calculating the growth area of the Qinling Mountain range and whether it should be artificially planted.
Lantian County was the mountain where he defeated the fifty Turks. It was part of the Qinling Mountain Range.
Pandas loved to eat Arrow Bamboos. Now, they were eating the bamboo shoots of Arrow Bamboos. Moreover, they were Cold Arrow Bamboos. After eating them, they hugged them tightly and refused to let go.
The main expense was ice money. They had been locked up in a big house. The temperature was okay in a cool place, but they couldn't not let the panda bask in the sun.
He had to use an ice blower to stabilize it, make the pillars, and build a glass house. He had to prevent the giant panda from touching the glass as it would shatter if it touched the glass.
If it was somewhere other than Chang 'an where there was not so much bamboo, it would be troublesome.
"Not counting anything else, two thousand a year? Li Dongzhu, why are you spending so much money on animals? "
Zhou Gang began to feel sorry for the money. Two years of Qian Yi, and it was used by six animals.
In addition to the courtyard, the house, the people working, and the running water, they could fight a small-scale war.
"Look, it's so fun to keep. Let everyone see what a giant panda looks like.
There were many animals in the zoo, and the adults and children could learn from them.
There were also some animals in the Royal Garden, and there were dwarves performing, but it was not open to the public. "
Li Yi said with a smile. The children were very curious. They could watch the animals and teach them patriotism at the same time.
He wanted to tell the children how beautiful the Tang dynasty was and that it was impossible for someone to come and take it away.
At the same time, he wanted to see how interesting animals were in other places. He wanted to help the people there to live a good life.
As for spending money, it was easy to make money!
Zhou Gang didn't know Li Yi's plan. When he heard that there were more animals to be raised, he thought of the days in the Zhe Chong residence and felt sad.
He was not Yao Chong, Bi Goo, and the others. He didn't know Li Yi. He knew that Li Yi was rich, but it was Li Yi's own money.
The soldiers fought so hard and died, and the people behind them spent a lot of money to raise animals for fun …
For a moment, Zhou Gang was depressed and ate in silence.
"Zhou Zhangshi, I'm researching new weapons. The money I spent was countless times more than the money I spent on building the zoo. There are some results.
My next step is to make good steel, which is more than what I can make now.
When the new weapons come out, it will be easier for the brothers to fight. If possible, no one will die.
If you help me catch animals, won't the brothers have more income? "
Li Yi's ability to read people's expressions was needless to say, but most of the time, he didn't say it.
If he didn't say it, he could still be friends.
Now he knew Zhou Gang's thoughts. He was a warrior on the front line, so he had to take care of his emotions.
Sure enough, when Li Yi picked up the weapon, Zhou Gang's mood instantly improved.
"Li Dongzhu, your hot air balloon is so useful. In the jungle war in the southwest, the southwest barbarians have nowhere to hide. We can always ambush in advance."
Zhou Gang gestured and pointed to the sky with his hands in the shape of a hot air balloon.
There were many mountains in the southwest. Once the hot air balloon rose into the air, there would be some movement if they wanted to ambush in the mountains.
From one mountain to another, it was impossible to see the situation at all.
The hot air balloon floated high. From the ground, they used binoculars to look at the flag signals. The small force of a hundred people always had zero casualties.
"Li Dongzhu, once the wind was too strong and the hot air balloon was tied by a rope. It swayed violently in the sky, so the people above untied the rope.
Everyone looked for it. Later, they ran more than seventy miles before they found the hot air balloon.
The wind was too weak. The hot air balloon that fell rose again and then fell again.
If it weren't for the lack of alcohol, they would have been able to fly back by themselves. "
Speaking of hot air balloons, Zhou Gang told Li Yi a story.
"In the future, we won't use alcohol. The burning value of alcohol is low. We will replace it with gasoline and diesel. I will sell all the kerosene and keep the gasoline and diesel for the brothers."
Li Yi told Zhou Gang about the hot air balloon in the future in advance.
"Li Dongzhu, have you been thinking about war? Building things with the Ministry of Works, the Ministry of Finance, and the General? "
Zhou Gang was a little embarrassed. Just now, he had criticized Li Yi for spending too much money for fun.
"No such thing." Li Yi waved his hand: "I don't have any cooperation with them. They just build the shell of the hot air balloon. I provide things."
"Ah? The things you make in Zhuangzi are not under their control? "Zhou Gang understood the meaning of Li Yi's words.
"Why should they control me? My technology in Zhuangzi is not leaked. If I give it to them, it will be over. "Li Yi held the wine cup.
"The imperial court doesn't care about you? His Majesty doesn't say anything? "Zhou Gang found that he couldn't keep up with the rhythm.
How could there be such an existence in the Tang dynasty? He could make all kinds of military equipment and still be free.
Look, the Qianniu Guards and the Winged Knights, one is on the periphery, and the other is in Zhuangzi.
As for His Majesty … His Majesty is very good, the Empress is also good, and … Anyway, you know that I will spend more money to help my brothers. "
When Li Yi spoke, he paused for a moment and changed the topic.
"Li Dongzhu, you are really our brother. In the future, when you go to the southwest, we brothers will take you to play." Zhou Gang was moved.
"It doesn't matter who takes who to play. When I make something good, I will take you to play." Li Yi drank.
"What does Li Dongzhu like to play?" Zhou Gang said and winked.
"You can ask the former Winged Knights, they know." Li Yi also winked.
"Li Dongzhu, I'm ready. Your medicine is too effective." Shen Yong took a bath and changed his clothes.
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