Three whips break the father-son relationship, please call me prince

Chapter 144 The prototype of the telescope, Li Shimin in those days

The method of pouring steel had already appeared during the Northern and Southern Dynasties.

The Sui and Tang dynasties inherited its steelmaking technology, iron smelting and other technologies. However, during the Zhenguan period, it did not attract much attention and was mostly used to make farm tools.

In the field of weapons, steel is not used on a large scale.

"Master Yuan, the Ministry of Industry can make it, right?"

Li Chengqian asked.

"Your Highness, the Ministry of Industry can refine it, but as far as I know, the output of the Ministry of Industry is not high."

Yuan Tiangang said: "The reason why I brought it here is, first, the quality of this iron is extremely high, and second, it is Wang Tieniu's method of iron smelting."

Li Chengqian weighed the steel block. The quality was indeed not low, but he was curious about the method of iron smelting.

"How to say?"

"I saw him at home, building a blast furnace, heating it with charcoal, and smelting iron from it..."

Blast furnace ironmaking method?
Li Chengqian thought of this subconsciously, and he couldn't help but look at Wang Tieniu. How could this honest and strong man come up with such a method?

"Wang Tieniu, you speak."

Wang Tieniu rubbed his head and said, "Your Highness, this is a legacy passed down from my family."

"My family has been blacksmiths for generations, and it has been passed down from generation to generation."

Yuan Tiangang continued, "This time it was not an accident that I saw, I asked repeatedly, and made a big promise, but Wang Tieniu was still unwilling to reveal it."

Hearing this, Li Chengqian couldn't help but smile, "How could they easily tell you what they have been eating for generations?"

"That's fine."

"Wang Tieniu, you go to Tiangongfang first. I will send people from the Ministry of Industry to cooperate with you to develop the blast furnace ironmaking method."

"Master Yuan's promise is my promise."

"Don't worry about the iron smelting method being leaked."

Wang Tieniu thanked him again and again and left.

Li Chengqian was filled with emotion. Now that he had the blast furnace, he no longer had to worry about steel.

I guess my muskets and artillery won’t be far away.

His thoughts were wandering, but Yuan Tiangang brought another person.

"Your Highness, this man has mastered a magical method."

"He can make the glass smooth and bright, shining brightly."

Li Chengqian was suspicious and looked at him strangely.

Glass?

Smooth and bright, shining brightly.

It's not glass, is it?

To be honest, glass has existed for a long time, but it was not as good as people imagined.

really.

When the thing was taken out, you could tell at a glance that it was nothing but glass.

Why are there so many good things among the people of our Tang Dynasty?

Why haven’t I discovered it yet?

If Yuan Tiangang had not been forced to go out this time, how could he have known about these good things?
So, sometimes, he was really disgusted by the passive behavior of court officials.

There is no shortage of talent or inventions among the people.

But because of the lack of attention, many inventions appeared, but ultimately died out and disappeared in the long river of history.

After all, for an individual invention, what he can afford is probably the cost of the initial discovery. If he wants to continue researching the invention, how can he afford it if there is no one to invest and support?

"What is this thing good for?"

Li Chengqian said calmly.

Yuan Tiangang was stunned, and the man who made the glass was also trembling.

"Your Highness, is it useless?"

"It looks good but is not practical, and it is flashy but not practical."

The evaluation given by Li Chengqian made Yuan Tiangang feel depressed. He had expected something, but it was not recognized.

"Your Highness..."

Han Shanjin said weakly: "This thing is indeed as your highness said, but I discovered it by accident. Using it can see things very far away."

He carefully took out a wooden tube. Yuan Tiangang's eyes popped out, "Han Shanjin, why didn't you tell me before?"

He was really angry.

I have searched the world for talents for the crown prince, and selected you to show yourself to him, yet you dare not reveal all your secrets to me.

Han Shanjin shrank back in fear and said, "I dare not tell you, for I am afraid you will take a fancy to it and take it for yourself..."

Li Chengqian was a little amused. This guy was quite clever.

Defenses can not do without.

It did help to guard against Yuan Tiangang's move.

Although Yuan Tiangang would not have such thoughts, how could others know whether you, Yuan Tiangang, are as nice as you say?
"Then why did you take it out again now?" Yuan Tiangang said angrily.

"Your Highness looks down on glass, and I'm afraid of losing my head." Han Shanjin's words almost made Yuan Tiangang collapse.

Then he smiled bitterly, thinking that the other person had done nothing wrong.

"Show it to me."

Changsun rushed over to get the thing and handed it to Li Chengqian.

"Your Highness uses it this way..."

Before Han Shanjin could finish his words, he saw the prince in front of him and began to watch.

Li Chengqian was looking at Yuan Tiangang, and his figure suddenly became much bigger.

It's a telescope.

But it can only be said to be a prototype and needs further improvement.

"Chinu, you try it."

He handed it to Li Zhi, who imitated his movements and exclaimed, "Brother Crown Prince, this is amazing. When people get bigger, things get bigger too."

“That’s from far to near.”

Li Chengqian said that Changsun Chong also wanted to try it, but Li Zhi didn't want to let go.

Let the two of them argue.

Li Chengqian said: "I approve of this thing."

“Glass is nice, too.”

"Han Shanjin, report to Tiangongfang. I won't give you an official position for now, but if you do well in the future, it's not impossible for me to ask for a title for you."

I can paint a rosy picture for Li Shimin and for all the officials.

For a commoner like you, the pie in the sky that this prince has painted for you is enough to kill you.

"I thank His Royal Highness the Crown Prince for his grace."

Han Shanjin is obviously a smart man, at least his brain is much more active than the old farmer and Wang Tieniu.

"Your Highness, minister..."

"Master Yuan, you are good at face reading, so why did you get fooled today?"

Li Chengqian was not without a hint of joking. "I was wrong this time. I hid it too well and was too patient." Yuan Tiangang said helplessly.

If the prince had not been uninterested in the new type of colored glaze and had frightened Han Shanjin, he would not have taken out the real thing.

"There are many smart people in this world, and there are also many thoughtful people."

Li Chengqian nodded: "When you are looking for talents in the future, be more careful."

"Don't let him get sold out, or I will lose a great talent."

What a great talent.

The people brought back by Yuan Tiangang will be of great use to the world.

"I thank you for your teachings, Your Highness."

After Yuan Tiangang left, Li Zhi and Chang Sun Chong competed to make a crude telescope.

Li Chengqian was considering the development of Tiangongfang.

One of his future focuses will be Tiangongfang.

Tiangongfang is where he accumulates strength and also where he wants to support a group of upstarts.

In the following time, Li Chengqian was on duty abroad and would go to Chaotian Workshop whenever he had time.

at the same time.

Northland.

Li Shimin was inspecting the army, talking cordially with the soldiers, and showing off his horsemanship and archery skills.

This caused the soldiers to cheer loudly.

"No way."

"It's not as easy as it used to be."

Li Shimin couldn't help but sigh. Time flies. He is no longer as energetic as he was when he was the General of Tiance.

"Your Majesty is in the prime of life, how can you belittle yourself?"

Changsun Wuji smiled.

Li Jing said: "I am the one who is really in a bad state. Your Majesty can ride and shoot, but I cannot pull the bow."

He did it casually, praising Li Shimin and belittling himself at the same time.

Your Majesty must take him with him wherever he goes, regardless of whether his body can bear it or not.

He knows the pain in his heart, and others know it too.

But what can we do? No matter how hard it is, we have to feed ourselves.

Li Shimin was in a good mood and arriving at the military camp was like returning home.

The people inside spoke nicely and were all strong and brave soldiers.

"Xue Li!"

Li Shimin shouted: "Come and show us your archery skills."

"I want to see who is better, you or me."

Xue Li was highly appreciated by Li Shimin.

Perhaps because he knew that Xue Li was an excellent archer, he himself was proud of his superb archery skills.

It's a bit like a hero cherishing talent.

"Haha."

Cheng Zhijie raised his head and laughed, "Your Majesty, if you were the general of Tiance back then, I would still think that your archery skills were invincible in the world."

"Now, you are the emperor. Apart from hunting in your spare time, when have you ever practiced archery?"

"Xue Li is the one who shoots and kills enemies on the battlefield."

"Your Majesty is unfamiliar with this, but Xue Li is proficient."

"How can we compare this?"

Li Shimin pointed at him and scolded him with a smile, "You old man, you keep saying that I am old."

He didn't care.

Cheng Zhijie's words were actually very beautiful. He praised Li Shimin's power when he was young, and said that he was now the emperor.

The last words actually gave Li Shimin enough room to step aside.

No matter how good Xue Li's archery skills were, Li Shimin would not lose face.

It is your honor, Xue Li, to compete in archery with the emperor.

As a soldier in the army, winning is what you deserve. If you lose, it proves that Your Majesty is still as brave and vigorous as ever.

"I have not, sir, but I am speaking from the facts."

Cheng Zhijie yelled.

"Ha ha!"

Yuchi Jingde rubbed his hands and said, "I heard that Xue Li is also very good at fighting on horseback."

"I also want to fight him."

Cheng Zhijie said, "Brother, you should just forget it. It's no big deal if I shoot you and you fall to the ground. But if you get hurt, that's a big deal."

"With your body, take a rest."

Yuchi Jingde glared and was about to have a fight with Cheng Zhijie.

Xue Li was also ready. He rode a white horse, holding a bow in one hand and a rein in the other, urging the horse to gallop and move quickly.

Draw the bow and shoot the arrow in one go!
call out!
The arrow was shot and the bull's eye was gone.

Rough penetration followed by continuous arrow shooting, all of them.

"This kid really doesn't know how to restrain himself."

Cheng Zhijie muttered softly.

He is fierce, but his brain is still a little lacking.

Li Shimin was very satisfied with what he saw and nodded, saying, "He has the style of me in my old days."

"..."

Everyone laughed and said nothing.

have to.

You are the Son of Heaven, whatever you say is what it is.

After all, your archery skills were indeed extraordinary back then.

"Your Majesty, I still feel that it's not enough. Back then, I held the spear and you held the bow, and we fought against each other without a rival in the world. How domineering and powerful we were."

Yuchi Jingde said so.

"Yes, who else could have done it but me back then..."

At this time, someone from Chang'an came and delivered the contents of the grand court meeting.

Li Shimin waved his hand and was not in a hurry to watch, but Changsun Wuji's heart skipped a beat.

He had received news about the incident in Chang'an County a long time ago, and he also knew that Changle had dealt with the matter.

But His Majesty never talked to him.

This made him a little worried, and he couldn't guess what His Majesty was thinking.

(End of this chapter)