Datang: Ten Years of Proton, Leading an Army of Millions to Return

"Principal Guo, just tell me what you have to say.

Li Kuan rolled his eyes at him and said unhappily.

"Your Majesty, you have made great contributions in this battle outside Yanmen Pass. If you want anything, just tell me and I will do my best to find it for you."

Li Kuan was stunned for a moment, and said unhappily: "Principal Guo, you came all the way here just to tell me this? If someone wants to kill me, I will definitely teach them a lesson."

Li Kuan shook his head gently and said seriously.

It's not that he is noble and has no desires, but Guo Shoujing may not be able to give him what he wants.

"The barbarians are rampant. I have long hated them and want to get rid of them as soon as possible! I am wondering if we can march east to Goguryeo?"

Guo Shoujing finally returned to the main topic, but when he mentioned Goguryeo, his expression became a little gloomy.

"Eastern Expedition to Goguryeo?"

Li Kuan's face looked a little strange when he heard this, because he was no stranger to the Eastern Expedition to Goguryeo.

You should know that Emperor Yang of Sui Dynasty did this, but after several expeditions to the east, not only did he fail to destroy Goguryeo, but he intensified his own internal conflicts.

In the end, the situation worsened and the entire dynasty fell apart.

It can be said that if Emperor Yang of Sui had not rashly launched an expedition to the east, it might not be Li Er who would be sitting on the throne now!

"All the civil and military officials in the court believe that if we are well prepared, we can go on the expedition to the east. I would like to hear your opinion."

Guo Shoujing seemed not to notice the change in Li Kuan's expression and continued speaking, looking at Li Kuan with a hint of anticipation in his eyes.

"Principal Guo, to fight against foreign enemies, we must first stabilize the country!"

Li Kuan sat up from the rocking chair and his face became extremely serious.

"Oh? What does this mean?"

Guo Shoujing immediately became interested when he heard this. It turned out that His Majesty did have his own ideas.

It was worth it for him to come here in person!
"Emperor Yang of the previous dynasty, regardless of the conflicts among various forces in the court, rashly launched an expedition to the east, which gradually brought him down. If you want to launch an expedition to the east, you must get the court to agree!"

The small voice spread, but it made Guo Shoujing agree with it very much.

Even though Guo Shoujing was the prime minister, he was sometimes subject to checks and balances!

Although the power in the Great Yan court is not as powerful as the Guanlong Group in the Sui Dynasty, which checks and balances the royal family, some power groups in the court also give him a headache.

If not for this, Guo Shoujing would not have thought of developing the Yan League with Li Kuan.

"Then your majesty, how do you think we can solve this problem?"

Guo Shoujing shook his head and looked at Li Kuan again.

"Developing the Yan League and employing trusted ministers and generals is to develop our own forces that we can control!"

Since ancient times, an eternal topic in feudal dynasties has been monarchical autocracy, and what they ultimately want to do is to concentrate as much power as possible in the hands of the emperor himself.

Guo Shoujing nodded. He understood these principles, but he was too confused to think of the key points for a while.

"Chen Qingzhi believed that there were four conditions for the eastern expedition to Goguryeo..."

Guo Shoujing did not stop and repeated exactly what Chen Qianzhi had said in the court.

The Gewu Academy was founded by Li Kuan, and it played a crucial role in the construction of warships.

As for the logistical supply issue, he has not figured it out yet, and Li Qiu's opinion might be of great use.

"A warship?"

Li Kuan fell into deep thought after hearing this. Although the warships in his previous life were extremely powerful, there were even aircraft carriers!

but now,

The conditions in Yan Dynasty are limited, and it really takes some thought to develop a suitable and powerful warship.

However, with the foundation from the previous life, it is more than enough to build some warships in the cold weapon era.

"Leave this matter to me. I will discuss it with the people from the Institute of Gewu."

Li Kuan pondered for a moment, then spoke.

The original intention of establishing the Gewu Academy was to study strange and ingenious techniques. This time it comes in handy, letting the world know its usefulness!
"So good!"

When Guo Shoujing saw Li Kuan, he was very happy to take the task.
"Do you have any other ideas on logistics?"

Guo Shoujing stared at Li Kuan with sharp eyes, trying to get more of what he wanted from him.

"Logistics supply? Isn't that simple?"

"Oh? How simple is that?"

Seeing that Li Kuan seemed to have some ideas about this issue, Guo Shoujing immediately pricked up his ears.

"Principal Guo, what are the main things in logistics supply?"

Li Kuan did not say it clearly, but asked Guo Shoujing back.

"Food, supplies, weapons and other things."

Guo Shoujing was a little surprised, but still answered truthfully.

The logistics supply in ancient times was not complicated. It was nothing more than the supply of food, fodder and bags.

The number of troops on the expedition was extremely large, and they often marched at a rapid pace.
It is impossible to carry too much food and fodder with the army.

The amount of food and fodder consumed by a large army every day is a huge number, which requires logistical supplies!

"To march east to Goguryeo, we only need to build a grain and fodder depot and a military depot on the eastern coast! Put a large amount of grain and weapons there in the form of warehouses in advance. This way, the supply line will be greatly shortened!"

Under Guo Shoujing's gaze, Li Kuan spoke slowly.

………………

After a long time, at the gate of the Du Mansion.

Guo Shoujing got on his carriage and hurried to the palace with a smile on his face. It was obvious that he had benefited a lot from Li Kuan!
"Brother-in-law-brother-in-law-guess who I am?"

After Guo Shoujing left, Xiao Yuanyuan, who had been waiting for a long time on the other side, tiptoed to behind Li Kuan, covered Li Kuan's eyes with her little hands, and spoke in a raised voice.

"Ah? Who are you?"

Li Kuan had already noticed the unusual movement behind him, and he said with a smile on his face as if in surprise.

"Guess what! There's a reward for guessing it!"

Xiao Yuanyuan stood on tiptoe and glanced at Li Kuan secretly. When she found that Li Kuan did not notice her, she continued.

"Guess? I'll guess then! I guess you're definitely not Sister Yuan! That chubby little Sister Yuan doesn't have that voice."

Li Kuan was very cooperative, and Xiao Yuanyuan behind him heard the first half of his sentence and laughed secretly, but when Li Kuan spoke, the smile on her face froze and her little mouth pouted.

"Humph! Who are you calling a fat boy? I don't want to play with you anymore!"

Xiao Yuanyuan seemed to be touched on a sore spot. She snorted coldly, withdrew her little hand, and ran away angrily.

"Hey, Sister Yuan, didn't you ask me to guess? Why are you angry?"

The little girl was about to get angry again, and Li Kuan came over when he saw this.

"Humph! Who told you to call me a little fat boy?"

Xiao Yuanyuan turned her head away, waiting for Li Kuan to come and coax her.

"Okay, Sister Yuan, I was wrong. How about I use the pigeons on the roof to make you braised baby pigeons to atone for my sin?

"Really?" Hearing that there was something delicious, the little foodie turned his head with saliva flowing from the corners of his mouth.

"Brother-in-law! Where are the pigeons?"

Xiao Yuanyuan looked up at the roof where the pigeon had stayed before, but it was empty now. Not to mention the pigeon, not even a pigeon feather could be seen.

"Forehead……."

Li Kuan felt Xiao Yuanyuan's angry expression and didn't know what to do for a moment.

What a pigeon! You can't even stay on the roof for a little longer!

"Sister Yuan, how about I take you out for a walk? There's something fun to do!"

Seeing that the little Loli was about to have another attack, Li Kuan quickly spoke.

It seems like a good idea to send Xiao Yuanyuan to the Institute of Gewu! It would allow him to prepare for the warship and get rid of Xiao Yuanyuan.

"What's so fun? No! I won't go out with you unless you make it clear. Who knows if you're trying to trick me."

Xiao Yuanyuan's big eyes rolled around, with a hint of suspicion on her face.

"Um... this... bicycle! Yes! I'll get you a bicycle!"

An object suddenly appeared in Li Kuan's mind. If he could get the bicycle out, the little girl would surely cheer for joy!
"Bicycle? What is this?"

Xiao Yuanyuan was a little confused because she had never heard of this thing before.

"You'll find out if you follow me out. I promise you'll have fun with your kite."

Li Kuan was afraid that Xiao Yuanyuan would be dissatisfied, so he spoke quickly.

Half an hour later, Li Kuan brought Xiao Yuanyuan to the Gewuyuan, found some wood and started to make it.

A bicycle, powered by a chain and gears.

It mainly consists of three parts: body, wheels and lift.
"Come here."

Li Kuan did not alarm other people, but just called a few carpenters and blacksmiths.

"Your Majesty, what are your orders?"

Several craftsmen came up to Li Kuan, looking somewhat excited.

Among the four classes of scholars, farmers, merchants and artisans in feudal society, the status of craftsmen was not very high. They considered it an honor to be asked to do work by the Majesty whom they respected.

"According to these drawings, can you make these things?"

Li Kuan took out two drawings and handed them to the carpenter and the blacksmith respectively.

The carpenter was responsible for the body and wheels, while the blacksmith was responsible for the gears and chains.

"This"

The blacksmith at the side took a look at the drawing in her hand and was a little puzzled. She could make this strange object with many protruding teeth, but the chain was extremely delicate.

"What? Is there any difficulty?"

Li Kuan thought that Dayan’s iron casting technology was extremely advanced and making these things would be a piece of cake.

But he ignored the people here and never thought about what he was doing."

"I'll come myself."

An hour later, Li Kuan came out carrying a chain made of forged steel and two gears of different sizes.

Then take the wooden body wheels and start assembling.

A moment later, a brand new wooden bicycle appeared.

"Brother-in-law! Is this a bicycle? What use is it for?"

Xiao Yuanyuan blinked her big eyes and looked at the bicycle in front of her curiously.

"Come on! I'll take you for a ride!"

Without saying a word, Li Kuan picked up the bicycle and walked out to the street.

"boarding!"

Li Kuan picked up Xiao Yuanyuan and put her on the seat in the back, and then he sat on it himself.

Put your right foot on the pedal and push hard, and the bicycle will slowly move forward.

Due to limited conditions, the gears produced were not very precise and were somewhat difficult to pedal.

But the little Yuanyuan behind Li Kuan seemed to have discovered a new world and was enjoying it!

"Go! Brother-in-law! Go!"

Xiao Yuanyuan just raised her hands, and her two short legs were flapping their arms happily.

"Okay! Sister Yuan!"

Li Kuan responded and exerted force on his legs. The speed of the bicycle gradually increased, much faster than that of pedestrians.

Isn't that His Majesty? How is that possible!

When the pedestrians on the streets of Yanyun City saw Li Kuan, their faces were full of disbelief.

Didn't His Majesty die young? How could he appear here? Could it be that His Majesty appeared in spirit?
"Look, that's the second young lady of the Du family! The sister of His Majesty's wife! His Majesty is really fine!"

A passerby pointed at Xiao Yuanyuan behind Li Kuan and said.

"How could such a person as Your Majesty die? I said that everything that happened before was fake!"

On the other side, an old man looked at Li Kuan, whose figure was gradually disappearing into the distance, with tears in his eyes.

Almost no one thought to find out why Li Kuan was okay.

They only know that as long as the patron saint in their hearts is fine, that is enough!
On the other side, Li Kuan did not pay attention to the situation behind him. He drove Xiao Yuanyuan all the way and unknowingly arrived in front of Cheng Yaojin's mansion.

"Um... this wooden wheel is not very durable..."

Li Kuan stopped the car in front of Cheng Yaojin's house and muttered when he saw the cracked wheel.

"Brother-in-law! Why did you stop? Keep going!"

When had Xiao Guoyuan ever experienced such a pleasure? Although the previous kite was also very exciting, it was not as enjoyable as the one in front of him.

"Sister Yuan, the wheel is broken and the wood is not good enough. I'm afraid I can't ride it anymore."

Li Kuan touched Xiao Yuanyuan's head and said with some regret...
"Can't ride anymore? This is just the beginning..."

Xiao Yuanyuan looked a little sad when she heard that. It just started and it’s going to end soon?
What a bummer!
"Sister Yuan, how about we leave it at that for today? We can go back and select some good wood and make a sturdier one."

Li Kuan smiled as he gently touched Xiao Yuanyuan's head and comforted her softly.

"No... I want to continue... -Fine wood?"

Xiao Yuanyuan hasn't had enough fun yet, so why would she want to go home like this?

She turned her little head and put a chubby thumb in her mouth, thinking about Li Qiu's words. When she turned around, she suddenly saw the plaque of Cheng Mansion not far away.

"Isn't this the old goblin's house? Hey... my brother-in-law said he wanted good quality wood, the door of the old goblin's house looks pretty good!"
Her gaze slowly moved downwards to look at the two tall and sturdy doors below the plaque in the middle of the Cheng Mansion. Her big eyes turned around, as if she had thought of something, and her big eyes suddenly lit up.

"Brother-in-law! Brother-in-law! What do you think of the gate of the old demon's house? Is it strong enough? Is it durable enough? Can it be used as the wheel and body of this bicycle?"

(End of this chapter)