Unsurprisingly, Shang Tong Mo Fang became popular.
Almost everyone in Chang 'an City, from the young masters of noble families to the children of commoners, had one. Even the Imperial Palace was not spared.
In the Imperial Palace.
Li Shimin and Empress Zhangsun were enjoying a rare moment of leisure. Princess Jinyang and Li Zhi were playing with Mo Fang attentively.
"Father, Mother, look at my Shang Tong Mo Fang!" Princess Jinyang raised the newly restored Mo Fang high in the air and showed off to Li Shimin and Empress Zhangsun with joy.
When Morton Publishing released the Mo's formula again, they did not purposely make things difficult for the public. The reason why the Mo's formula was popular in the future was because mathematics had developed to a certain level. Coupled with the simulation of computers, it was the simplest formula. Now that the conditions were not ripe, Morton Publishing directly released the seven-step formula of the Mo's formula.
Although there was a formula, it was still a big problem for children. Every level restored gave them a great sense of achievement.
"Good, good, good! My aunt is the best! "Li Shimin pretended to be shocked and praised repeatedly.
"Father, do you think I'm Mo Jiazi's younger brother now?" Princess Jinyang opened her eyes wide and asked hopefully.
"Younger brother Mo Jiazi?" Li Shimin was puzzled.
"Mo Fang said that if you want to become Mo Jiazi's younger brother, you must first restore the Shang Tong Mo Fang of the Mo Family. Third Sister, Fourth Sister, Fifth Brother, and Sixth Brother are all Mo Jiazi's younger brothers. I also want to become Mo Jiazi's younger brother! "Princess Jinyang said with a pout.
When Meton released the Mo Fang, he also advertised for the Mo Family, claiming that recovering the Mo Fang in the future would be one of the prerequisites for becoming Mo Jiazi's younger brother. In the palace, after the other princes and princesses recovered the Mo Fang, they all claimed to be Mo Jiazi's younger brother. This made Princess Jinyang very envious.
Li Shimin couldn't help but laugh. He couldn't help but ask curiously, "Why does Tang Zi want to be Mo Jiazi's little brother?"
Princess Jinyang said proudly, "If I become Mo Jiazi's younger brother, I'll be as powerful as Meton."
"If you want to become Mo Jiazi's younger brother, then do you know the origin of Shang Tong and Mo Fang?" Li Shimin asked.
"Mo Fang is the Mo Family's mechanical technique, and Shang Tong is one of the Mo Family's philosophies. Love with Impartiality and Non-Aggression, Shang Tong and Virtuousness …" Princess Jinyang said in a catchy manner.
"Tang Zi is so smart!" Li Shimin praised.
"Father, do you think I'm Mo Jiazi's younger brother now?"
Li Shimin couldn't help but laugh. "Yes, Tang Zi is so powerful, of course you're considered."
"Oh! I'm Mo Jiazi's younger brother too. "
"I know mechanical techniques too."
Princess Jinyang jumped up excitedly.
"But Ninth Brother still can't recover, he can't be compared to me!" Princess Jinyang pointed at Li Zhi and mocked him. She even ran over to Li Zhi to show off in front of him, causing Li Zhi to mess up the Mo Fang that was almost ready.
Li Zhi snorted and lowered his head to fiddle with the Mo Fang in his hand.
Seeing Princess Jinyang and Li Zhi having fun, Empress Zhangsun sighed. "I have to say, Meton's Mo Fang is really unique. It's interlocking, and it's also educational and fun. Each layer is more difficult than the previous one, making people unable to stop. The palace has been crazy these days."
"Shang Tong and Mo Fang!"
Li Shimin looked at the square in his hand and nodded. "Not only in the palace, but in my opinion, the whole Chang 'an City has heard about it. It won't be long before it will be popular in the entire Tang dynasty."
Li Shimin knew more about the charm of Mo Fang than Empress Zhangsun. In fact, it was not only naughty people who liked it. Mo Fang was simple and convenient, easy to carry, and infinitely changeable. Even adults could not help but be addicted to it.
"More importantly, the Mo Family's ideology is also widely spread. Love with Impartiality and Non-Aggression, Shang Tong and Virtuous People …" Empress Zhangsun spoke fluently and said the Mo Family's ideology.
Li Shimin nodded and said, "This Mo Fang is not only profound but also very interesting. When children play with Mo Fang, it can also open their wisdom. It is widely known in Chang 'an City that the reason why Mo Jiazi is so smart is because of Shang Tong and Mo Fang. When the Mo Family launched this item, it became popular in Chang' an City."
Empress Zhangsun smiled and said, "In my opinion, the biggest advantage of this item is that it's cheap!"
In this era, there were too few toys for children to play with, and most of them were inanimate objects. The sudden appearance of a Mo Fang that was full of fun and could be used by everyone was naturally very popular. Five copper coins for one, even an ordinary family would be able to afford it.
"Meton is very cunning, but his biggest advantage is that he adheres to the Mo Family's ideology. Even the common people can benefit from the things he makes." Li Shimin sighed. Every new item of the Mo Family must have one thing in common, which was that it could be promoted on a large scale and benefit the majority of people to the greatest extent.
People were like water. Water could carry a boat, but it could also capsize it. Li Shimin knew this very well, and this was why he particularly valued the Mo Family.
"The Mo Family can be where it is today because of His Majesty's insight." Empress Zhangsun nodded and said.
When the Mo Family first appeared, it was extremely weak. In addition, the revival of the Mo Family was extremely sensitive. If it were not for Li Shimin's personal care, the revival of the Mo Family would have been suppressed many times, and there would not be today's situation.
"A young man can think for the country, but the important officials of the imperial court put their minds on strange and lewd tricks. It really makes me very disappointed."
Li Shimin's eyes involuntarily drifted to the side, where Princess Jinyang and Li Zhi had thrown aside the exquisite doll. Yang Siqi once said that there were only two such dolls in the world. Yang Siqi used one of them to compete with Meton, and the other was offered to the Emperor by Duan Lun.
If it was someone else who offered it, it would be fine. However, Duan Lun was the Minister of Works of the imperial court, and was an official of the imperial court. In addition, Li Shimin had repeatedly ordered the imperial court to prohibit extravagance. Duan Lun's actions could be said to be breaking the law.
"Come, send an edict to the Ministry of Works. The country is recruiting skilled craftsmen to serve the country. The Minister of Works offered strange and lewd tricks to tempt the emperor and officials. He has failed in his duties and will be demoted by one rank as a warning to others." Li Shimin shouted.
"Yes!" Pande immediately presented the edict.
"Yang Siqi of the Dengling Family!" Li Shimin thought for a moment, then lightly waved his hand and said, "This person's original intention was to compete with Meton. He did not do anything wrong, so there will be no reward or punishment."
"Your Majesty is wise." Empress Zhangsun looked at Li Shimin with admiration.
The Minister's Estate.
The Minister of Works, Duan Lun, listened to the edict and was covered in cold sweat.
Pande said with a smile that was not a smile, "Sir Duan, Your Majesty's thunder and rain are all grace. Sir Duan, please accept the edict!"
Duan Lun respectfully received the edict and wiped away his cold sweat. He respectfully bowed towards the imperial palace and said, "I ask Eunuch Pang to report to Your Majesty. This old official will definitely reflect on myself and will not disappoint Your Majesty's teachings."
After Pande left, Duan Lun looked at the edict in his hand and his heart burned with anger. The Minister of the Six Ministries was a position of primary third rank. He was demoted by one rank and became the only secondary third rank in the Six Ministries. It could be said that he lost face.
What was more important was his title. He, Duan Lun, was an official of the Sui Dynasty. When Li Yuan attacked and occupied Chang 'an, he led the soldiers of Lantian County to welcome the Li Tang Army. That was why Li Yuan valued him and married his daughter to him.
He had been opportunistic all his life and everything had been smooth sailing. However, this time, not only did he finally hit an iron plate, not only did he fail to obtain Mozi's secret, he went for wool and came home shorn. His title was demoted by one rank and he became the biggest laughing stock of the imperial court.
"Mo Jiazi!"
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