Li Shentong gritted his teeth and said, "Fang Xuanling, go back and tell His Majesty of Qin. I, Li Shentong, am willing to help His Majesty of Qin. However, I can only act within my capabilities. I cannot force others to do something against their will. "
Fang Xuanling said, "Of course. You won't force His Majesty of Huai 'an. Furthermore, in terms of seniority, Duke Huai An is the Duke of Qin's uncle. How could he force you? His Majesty of Qin only needs His Majesty of Huai 'an's help, not to make things difficult for him. "
Li Shentong said, "I believe in His Majesty of Qin."
Fang Xuanling said, "His Majesty of Huai 'an will not regret his decision today. Since he has made his decision, I will return to His Majesty of Qin's Mansion to report the good news."
"Go!"
Li Shentong smiled.
After Fang Xuanling left, Li Shentong's smile became even brighter.
Li Jiancheng didn't need him.
His Majesty of Qin needed him.
Li Shentong knew that Li Shimin's position was rather awkward. Under such circumstances, Li Shentong would be of great help to Li Shimin if he sided with His Majesty of Qin. Therefore, Li Shentong believed that he could gain Li Shimin's favor.
Li Shentong was thinking of revenge against Li Jiancheng.
He was dissatisfied with Li Jiancheng.
Li Jiancheng had bullied him in Hebei Province, but he had killed Mu Qi. Mu Qi's death was nothing to be pitied. After all, Mu Qi's status was lowly and he wasn't a noble.
However, Li Jiancheng had beaten him up.
This time, Li Shentong had pushed the blame to Li Jiancheng, causing Li Jiancheng to be scolded. Li Shentong believed that Li Jiancheng must hate him to the core.
Therefore, since Li Shentong was on Li Shimin's side, he decided to make contributions and let Li Shimin see his influence. He wanted Li Shimin to think highly of him and entrust him with important tasks.
That was Li Shentong's plan.
Fang Xuanling left Huai 'an Mansion and returned to King Qin's Mansion. He told Li Shentong about Li Shentong's allegiance.
Li Shimin didn't seem very happy. If he didn't need to rope Li Shentong in to increase his strength, he wouldn't have done so. Li Shentong had killed three generals under his Majesty of His Majesty of Qin, directly or indirectly.
This was Li Shimin's grudge.
However, Li Shimin could only suppress these thoughts and temporarily ignore these old matters.
Li Shimin looked at Fang Xuanling and ordered, "Xuanling, send the news here to Erlang immediately. Let him know what happened in Chang 'an. Before the road had been repaired, Erlang had predicted that the Eastern Palace would make a move. This time, not only did we instigate Li Shentong, but we also weakened the Eastern Palace. This is a great victory for us. "
Fang Xuanling replied, "I understand!"
Li Shimin waved his hand, and Fang Xuanling withdrew.
Fang Xuanling's message was quickly sent out and reached Du Qi's hands in the shortest time possible. It was already April, and the weather was even warmer.
When Du Qi saw the contents of the letter, a smile appeared on his face.
This time, he had caught a big fish.
With Li Shentong.
There was also Li Jiancheng.
After Du Qi destroyed the letter, he continued to head in the direction of Lantian County, constantly patrolling along the way. The further he went, the smoother the construction became because all the obstacles from the Eastern Palace had been removed.
Everything was going smoothly.
After a trip, Du Qi arrived at Lantian County and returned the same way. When Du Qi returned to Chang 'an, it was already May. At this time, the first section of the road from Chang' an to Lantian County had been paved with sand and stone, and the road had become smooth.
The edge stones on both sides had also been built. Next, it was to pour sand and stone concrete. This was a relatively time-consuming process because the next step was the most crucial.
At the beginning, there was a section of the road that was experimented. Now, only this section of the road needed to be connected. Although it was still time-consuming, it was not difficult in general.
Du Qi stayed on this section of the road for three days.
After three days, another kilometer of road was built. Including the previous experimental road, it was about one and a half kilometers. This was already dry and hard. The road was flat, and there were no potholes in the cement soil poured by concrete.
The drainage was also done everywhere.
Du Qi walked on the dry and hard road with a smile on his face.
It was done!
Next, everywhere would be poured.
At most three months, or even less than three months, everything would be completed. Of course, the manpower, material, and financial resources consumed in this were also extremely terrifying.
All of this was worth it to Du Qi. The appearance of this road would shock the world.
When the time came, the road construction everywhere would not be free.
They had to pay for the road construction.
Du Qi turned and returned to Chang 'an. After entering Chang' an, Du Qi did not return to the Du family. It was still early, but not long after noon, he went straight into the palace to see the Emperor.
Du Qi went straight into the palace and saw Li Yuan in the Sweet Dew Hall. He saluted and said, "Your Majesty!"
Li Yuan had a smile on his face and said, "Erlang, after this round of inspection, you grew a little taller and also a little thinner. This round of inspection, you have worked hard. "
Du Qi shook his head and said, "Your Majesty, this subject did not work hard. The construction of the road is beneficial to the country and the people. This subject is willing to do this. Moreover, I am actually just walking around and taking a look. It's nothing. "
Li Yuan said directly, "Regarding the matter of Li Shentong arranging people to obstruct and cause trouble, We have already dealt with it. Whether it is Li Shentong or the Crown Prince who instigated Li Shentong, We have dealt with them both. "
"Thank you, Your Majesty!"
Du Qi bowed and thanked.
For Du Qi, for Li Yuan to be able to do this, it was already not bad. Every time it involved the struggle between Du Qi and the Eastern Palace, Li Yuan was always partial to him.
This was enough.
Li Yuan continued, "You have also worked hard for a period of time. Next, have a good rest."
Du Qi said, "Your Majesty, this time, this subject entered the palace because I have something important to report."
Li Yuan said, "What is it?"
Du Qi opened his mouth and said, "The construction of the road from Chang 'an to Lantian County is in full swing. But some roads have already been built in many places. Especially the first section from Chang 'an to Lantian County, more than one kilometer of road has already been completed. "
"This section of road has been completed."
"This humble subject entered the palace to request an edict specifically to invite Your Majesty to visit and take a look at this road."
"This subject can guarantee that this is the world's first such perfect and sturdy road. This kind of road is even more sturdy and durable than the road paved with stone slabs in the palace. For a long time in the future, there will be no problems with this road. "
Du Qi thought for a moment, then said, "At least for ten years, there will be no problems."
Actually, ten years was an underestimate.
There were no cars in this era, unlike the roads of later generations. Because the cars were overloaded, the road's load was too great, leading to problems on the road. In this era, there were only carriages, as well as the trampling of warhorses.
With this kind of load, not to mention ten years, even if it was twenty or thirty years, the road's wear and tear would be extremely weak.
When Li Yuan heard Du Qi's words, he was even more surprised, because he noticed the ten-year conclusion that Du Qi spoke of.
Ten years would not be a problem.
This was not simple.
Li Yuan said, "Erlang, are you sure that the newly built road will not have any problems within ten years?"
Du Qi said, "There definitely won't be any problems."
Li Yuan nodded and said, "Since you are so sure, We will go and take a look at the road that has been built. This time, We will bring the civil and military officials of the imperial court, and let the Eastern Palace, the Duke of Qin's Residence, and others participate. Erlang, all the civil and military officials of the imperial court will go. Are you sure there really won't be any problems with the road? "
If there were problems with the road, it would be Du Qi losing face.
So much so that after the various officials saw the situation, because the road was extremely crucial, Li Yuan had no choice but to deal with Du Qi.
Thus, Li Yuan had these words.
Du Qi said confidently, "Your Majesty, please be at ease. There will not be any problems with this road."
"That's good!"
Li Yuan said no more, saying, "Go back and make preparations. Tomorrow morning, We will lead the civil and military officials of the imperial court out of the city to inspect the first section of the road from Chang 'an to Lantian County."
"This official obeys the decree!"
After Du Qi agreed, he said, "Your Majesty, this official will go back and make preparations."
"Go!"
Li Yuan waved his hand.
After Du Qi left, Li Yuan looked at Xiao Li and ordered, "Xiao Li, make the arrangements. Tomorrow morning, before nine o 'clock, all the civil and military officials of the imperial court will gather outside the eastern city and follow Us to take a look at the road that has been built. "
"Yes!"
Xiao Li immediately agreed and went to inform the people in the palace.
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