In the Ministry of Rites, undercurrents were surging, and in Chang 'an City, the situation was even more turbulent.
Although the military parade had ended, its influence continued to grow. After the people's parade ended, countless people gathered together and talked about the grand occasion of the military parade. The figures of the majestic soldiers were still unforgettable!
"I have no regrets in my life after watching the military parade!" Countless people exclaimed.
There were also many literati who were full of passion and wanted to compose a poem, but they found that they could not describe the grand occasion even if they tried. Famous painters could not even paint a corner of the grand occasion even if they tried their best.
Through the mouths of the people, the various exciting parts of the military parade were presented to the world one by one. Those who did not watch the parade were filled with regret. Missing such a grand occasion was probably the biggest regret in their lives.
"At that time, we passed by the Vermilion Bird Gate and shouted that everyone is responsible for the rise and fall of the world! His Majesty was at the Vermilion Bird Gate, watching us with his own eyes. "Countless people who participated in the parade were delighted to show off to others.
"Everyone is responsible for the rise and fall of the world. Although we are commoners, we still have to contribute to the world!"
The people said proudly. Only then would they be able to live up to the slogan they shouted at the Vermilion Bird Gate and the promise they made.
"Why don't we donate to the Red Cross too? We can do our part for the rise and fall of the world! "A man in green suggested.
Instantly, countless people responded. The strength of ordinary people was naturally weak, but if they accumulated their personal wealth bit by bit and used the Red Cross to do things that benefited the country and the people, they would definitely be able to make their own contributions.
Moreover, the Red Cross was presided over by Princess Changle and Empress Zhangsun, so its credibility was naturally guaranteed. In addition, the Red Cross had contributed a lot during the disasters of the Tang dynasty and played a pivotal role. Moreover, it regularly released its financial information every month, so it was naturally deeply trusted by the people.
In a short period of time, countless people went to the Red Cross to donate money. Those who had money gave money, those who had things gave things, and many people signed up to be volunteers for the Red Cross to do their best.
In just that afternoon, the Red Cross in Chang 'an City alone received more than 10,000 strings of cash! This was an incredible number. It was believed that as the impact of the military parade continued to spread, the donations from the people of the Tang dynasty to the Red Cross would reach an even higher record.
"This is all thanks to you!" Princess Changle was overjoyed. When she learned about the number of donations and the number of new volunteers, she couldn't help but look at Meton gratefully. If it weren't for Meton's success in organizing the military parade, the Red Cross Society wouldn't have experienced such explosive growth.
"Brother-in-law is amazing!" Princess Jinyang exclaimed excitedly.
"Of course not! It was Changle who ran the Red Cross Society well and won the trust of the people! "Meton said humbly. Since Li Shimin granted the marriage, Meton and Princess Changle could finally walk openly in Chang 'an City.
After the military parade was over, the two of them finally had some free time. Meton naturally wouldn't let go of this heaven-sent opportunity and wanted the two of them to meet in private.
Things progressed very smoothly. Princess Changle successfully left the palace. However, she was accompanied by Princess Jinyang. While the two were having a proper date, having a burden on them was simply a killjoy.
Princess Changle said proudly, "Of course. Last time, during the flood in Shandong, our Red Cross Society donated a lot of money and things. We have a good reputation among the people."
Meton reminded her, "However, we have to do a good financial disclosure. Every donation must have a final destination. Otherwise, if there is a problem, not only will an organization that benefits the country and the people be damaged, but I'm afraid that it will also affect the reputation of the royal family."
He knew that the Red Cross Society of the future was not transparent in its accounts, so it had many problems and lost its reputation. When Meton was reborn, it had been almost ten years, but it still hadn't recovered its reputation.
"Mo Jiu is right!" Before Princess Changle could answer, a familiar voice sounded. Li Chengqian pushed open the door and entered, followed by Li Zhi and Li Tai.
"Although the Red Cross Society has many benefits, it is also a double-edged sword! Although it can benefit the royal family, it can also damage the royal family's reputation. "Li Chengqian analyzed.
Princess Changle nodded and said, "Big brother, don't worry. Changle will keep a close eye on it and won't do anything that will damage the royal family's reputation."
Princess Changle was determined to emulate Princess Pingyang. Naturally, she wouldn't easily give up on the Red Cross Society, an organization that benefits the country and the people.
Meton asked the three of them to take a seat. He felt helpless. He originally wanted to have a secret meeting with Princess Changle, but it turned out to be a public gathering. Princess Jinyang stuck close to Changle, while Li Chengqian and Li Tai consciously separated Meton, making it difficult for Meton and Changle to even say a word.
Li Chengqian snorted coldly in his heart. He was already unhappy that Meton had spent so much time alone with Changle the last time he entered the palace. In addition, he hated Meton for calling him brother-in-law. How could he let Meton off so easily?
"Come! Serve the dishes! "Meton had no choice but to call out to everyone.
At this moment, the weather was gradually turning cold. Hot pot was once again popular in Chang 'an City. As plates of fresh beef and vegetables were served, everyone couldn't help but feel hungry.
"Come, try this plate of spinach!" Meton picked up a plate of spinach and put it into the steaming hot pot.
After a year of breeding spinach, although the quantity was still small, it was no longer as urgent as last year. Otherwise, this plate of vegetables would definitely kill Su Lingnong.
"Brother-in-law, I want to eat beef!" Li Zhi said.
Changle pinched Li Zhi's chubby face and said, "If you eat more, you'll end up like your Brother Qingque."
Li Tai smiled bitterly. His figure was a taboo for others, but to Changle, it was often used as a tease!
Meton advised, "It's okay to eat some beef. As long as you exercise diligently, your body will be better. The strong bodies of the herdsmen on the grasslands have a lot to do with eating more meat!"
"That's right!" Li Zhi raised his head and retorted.
Princess Changle said helplessly, "You can eat, but you can't eat too much!"
"Thank you, Sister Changle!" Li Zhi said sweetly.
Plates of beef and mutton were served, and everyone ate heartily. Since the Western Expedition to Tuyuhun, a large number of cattle and sheep suddenly appeared in the Tang Dynasty. The ban on slaughtering cattle in the Tang Dynasty almost existed in name only. Beef was no longer a rare thing in Chang 'an City.
"I heard that Brother Mo has witnessed the changes of the world in Qinghai. I was ordered by my father to write the Annals of the Earth. I wonder if you can part with some of your treasures?" Li Tai suddenly came over and said.
"Changes of the world?" Li Chengqian also put down his chopsticks and said with interest.
Meton looked at Li Tai and Li Chengqian playfully and asked the three of them to take a seat. At this time, Empress Zhangsun was still alive. The competition between the two was not obvious. Moreover, they were brothers and had a good relationship. There was no trace of the fierce competition between the two in history.
Meton explained, "It's just some shells. If Emperor Wei likes them, just take them!"
Meton naturally knew that Li Tai was talking about the shells of ancient creatures that he had collected when he returned from the Western Expedition. There were a lot of them in Qinghai. Naturally, they were not that precious.
"So, in that vast desert, there was a vast ocean many years ago!" Li Zhi could not help but be shocked when he heard this.
Li Tai's expression also flashed. If he asked for those shells, he was afraid that Murong Shun would give them to him. One of the reasons why he personally asked Meton was because he wanted to ask Meton about this problem.
Meton nodded and said, "Of course. Otherwise, where did those shells come from?"
Everyone was speechless. No one had thought that the vast ocean would turn into the desert of today. They had always heard about the changes of the world, but they never thought that they would be able to verify it with their own eyes.
"Then, can Brother Mo tell us the truth in detail?" Li Tai asked. If he could figure out the truth behind the changes of the world, then his 《Kuo Di Zhi》 would have a qualitative change. Once it became a book, its value would naturally multiply.
Meton nodded and pointed to the hot pot in front of him and said, "Let's assume that this hot pot is the shell beam from many years ago. The vegetables and meat in it are the aquatic plants and fish in the water. If we don't add water to it, I believe that this hot pot will quickly dry up. "
Li Tai had a flash of inspiration, but he couldn't grasp it. He couldn't help but scratch his ears and cheeks anxiously.
"Without water, a large number of fish and shells died, and some low-lying areas became salt lakes. If you don't believe me, you can taste it and see if the soup base of today's hot pot is particularly salty!" Meton pointed to the bottom of the pot, which had only a little bit of soup left.
Li Tai picked up his chopsticks and tasted one of the vegetables. He couldn't help but feel his mouth and tongue dry from the saltiness. However, his heart was suddenly enlightened. He said in shock, "You're saying that the deserts of the entire Qinghai were once lakes and seas, and the deserts were once lakes and seas, and the salt lakes are now the only traces of lakes and seas."
Meton looked at Li Tai with appreciation and nodded, "That's right!"
"But where did all the water go?" Princess Jinyang asked, puzzled.
Meton didn't answer, but asked, "The clothes we washed were dried by the sun, so where did the water go? Where did the water in our hot pot go? "
"You're saying that the white smoke from the boiling water is water?" Li Tai came to an incredible conclusion. Even he couldn't believe it.
Li Chengqian and the others suddenly looked at each other. Water could actually be smoke?
"This is the evaporation studied by the Mo Family. Water has three forms: solid, liquid, and gas. When the weather warms up, an ice cube will slowly melt and become water. When it's hot and boiling, it will become steam." Meton explained.
Meton's explanation was very clear, but everyone was as confused as steam.
"If this hot steam meets something cold, what will happen?" Meton smiled mysteriously. He reached out and picked up the cold iron tray and placed it on top of the boiling hot pot. Soon, bean-like water droplets attached to the cold iron tray. Meton tilted it slightly, and a series of water droplets fell like rain.
"Rain!" Li Tai stood up abruptly and looked at the scene in front of him in disbelief.
Princess Jinyang heard him and innocently ran out of the window to look at the bright sunlight outside. She didn't understand and said, "Brother Qingque, it's not raining at all! The sun is shining! "
Li Tai didn't hear her. He didn't expect to have an unexpected gain today. He actually solved the formation of rain.
Li Chengqian gradually understood the theory behind it and couldn't help but congratulate Li Tai. "Congratulations, Fourth Brother. With this discovery, your name will go down in history!"
Li Tai was also beaming with joy. No one expected the formation of rain to be so simple. This was an incredible discovery! It was enough to overturn everyone's understanding of rain.
Before this, everyone thought that rain was controlled by the Dragon King. Every time there was a drought, they would worship the Dragon King and pray for rain. During the drought last year, Li Shimin personally killed the Dragon King in order to break the feudal superstitions. Today, everyone actually solved the formation of rain. Didn't this prove that Li Shimin's killing of the Dragon King was correct?
"I don't dare to claim all the credit. Thank you, Brother-in-law, for your guidance!" Li Tai stood up and said solemnly. He directly changed the way he addressed Li Chengqian.
"Li Tai!" Princess Changle was embarrassed and angry, but her face was full of pride.
Meton smiled bitterly and said, "This is the essence of the Mo Family's secret winemaking technique. Even if I don't say it, I believe that Emperor Wei will be able to solve it in no time."
"Secret winemaking technique!" Li Chengqian looked at the water droplets that kept dripping down and couldn't help but be enlightened. It turned out that the famous wine Quenching A Thousand Worries was actually made in this way.
When everyone heard Li Chengqian's explanation, they finally understood the theory behind it. They couldn't help but look at Meton with strange eyes.
"Could it be that the secret winemaking technique is also Mo Zi's secret technique?" Li Zhi asked excitedly. Everyone was curious about the endless secret techniques of Mo Zi.
Meton shook his head and said, "Of course not. If everything relied on Mo Zi's secret technique, it would have been used up long ago. In fact, the inspiration for the secret winemaking technique originated from the Hand Washing in a Frying Pan that I exposed before."
"Hand Washing in a Frying Pan?" Everyone thought for a long time before they remembered this matter. It was also something that broke the feudal superstitions at that time.
"The principle behind the Hand Washing in a Frying Pan is that the vinegar in the frying pan will first boil and evaporate, leaving only oil in the end. At that time, I suddenly had an idea to use this method to distill the wine liquid. If the final product is water, then what's left is wine. If the final product is wine, then as long as it's collected, it will naturally become an extremely pure wine," Meton explained.
Everyone suddenly understood the cause and effect. From the Hand Washing in a Frying Pan to the secret winemaking technique, and then to solving the secret of the rain, everything was interlinked. It was really exciting.
"Draw parallels and draw inferences from one case!" Li Tai couldn't help but ponder.
"Brother-in-law is so amazing!" Princess Jinyang and Li Zhi couldn't help but cheer.
Princess Changle couldn't help but show a look of admiration, which made Li Chengqian at the side couldn't help but snort.
After the meal, Li Tai hurriedly left as if he had found a treasure. Meton brought Princess Changle and the others to Xi City.
Countless envoys of the Tang dynasty came to the military parade, and at the same time, there were also countless barbarian merchants. Xi City was particularly prosperous. In addition, the people who came to Chang 'an City to watch the military parade were all rich people. Naturally, they wouldn't miss the opportunity to plunder the foreign specialties.
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