Mohist Tang

“putting it that way, with the technology of building bridge piers in the river, it will not be long before Great Tang will conquer the north and south of the river, and the moat will become a thoroughfare.” Empress Zhangsun suddenly said joyfully. .

Mo Dun hearing this bitterly shook his head: “Back to the Imperial Consort, with the existing technology, it is only possible to build a bridge on the Yellow River. As for the Yangtze River, even in the dry season, there are two 30 feet deep water levels. , It is impossible to build bridge piers, so my son-in-law is really powerless to build a bridge on the Yangtze River.”

Mo Dun did not lie on this point. Even the Yellow River will have the chance of a 100-year-old dry-off. Normally, the Yellow River Bridge cannot be overcome, and there is hope when the Yellow River runs out. However, the water level of the Yangtze River is extremely deep, even during the dry season, it is impossible to build a bridge on the Yangtze River without modern equipment.

“Ah!” Empress Zhangsun was suddenly disappointed.

Princess Changle hurriedly and comforted: “Mother Empress rest assured, although it is not possible to build a bridge on the Yangtze River, my daughter believes that one day I, Great Tang, will be able to build a bridge on the Yangtze River.”

Mo Dun nodded and said: “Although it cannot be done with the current Mohist Technology, we are in the right direction. Whenever it is to build a bridge on the Yangtze River, building piers is the top priority. With Mohist Technology My son-in-law believes that this day will definitely come.”

Empress Zhangsun’s mood improved slightly. Now there are rivers in Great Tang where bridges can be built, and only the Yangtze River blocks the north and the south. It’s a great regret.

Even Li Shimin couldn’t help but regret again and again. He couldn’t help but feel a little disappointed when he was not able to achieve his success in the first battle.

Mo Dun suddenly had an idea: “Although it is impossible to build a bridge on the Yangtze River at present, my son-in-law believes that there is an alternative to the bridge that may solve the problem of blocking traffic on the Yangtze River. “

“Oh!” Li Shimin and Empress Zhangsun looked at them with great interest.

“Ferry!” Mo Dun seriously said.

“Ferry, what is ferry? I have only heard of ferry.” Li Shimin frowns saying.

Mo Dun explained: The ferry can only ferry people or carry a small amount of cargo. This is extremely inconvenient to load and unload, but this is not the case for the ferry. The bow is flat, and its level with the ferry port. Drive the Carriage to the ship, and the ship directly connects the Carriage to carry the cargo to the opposite shore. As a result, the Carriage does not need to be loaded or unloaded. After reaching the opposite shore, you only need to put on the horses and set off directly. Sure enough, it is a wonderful way!” Empress Zhangsun couldn’t help but exclaimed. In this way, wouldn’t it save a lot of time.

Although Li Shimin was heart-stirring, he continued to question: “It can be transported with a car and cargo. This ferry is definitely huge. The Yangtze River is panting, and I am afraid that there is no sail or oar to go through.”

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“Its simple. I just need to put the opposite pier outside of several li downstream. Take the Yangtze River as an example. I will build a west ferry port on the upper reaches of the south bank. After the ferry is fully loaded at the west ferry port, Go down the river and finally stop at the north bank ferry outside of several li. After emptying the carriage on the ferry, fill the river with cargo and cargo again, and continue down the river to the east outside of several li downstream of the north ferry. The ferry is docked. In this way, I only need to build three ferry crossings in the east and west at the Yangtze River Fortress. Mo Dun put out his vision in full.

Princess Changle was puzzled: “What should I do when the ferry arrives at the East Ferry?”

Mo Dun explained with a smile: “When the ferry arrives at the East Ferry, this The mission of the first round is over, you can go upstream to the West Ferry Port with an empty boat, and wait for the next ferry again. If the wind is not in the right direction, the trackers on the shore can also pull back to the West Ferry Port.”

Li Shimin can’t help being nodded. In this era, trackers are not uncommon, especially many sections of the Beijing-Hangzhou Grand Canal require trackers to pull them. According to Mo Dun’s vision, the east ferry to the west ferry is only more than ten miles away, and it is still empty. Ships are not too difficult.

Empress Zhangsun suddenly realized that the ferry is indeed much more convenient than the previous ferry, although not as convenient as the bridge, it is much stronger than the previous ferry.

“Now what I need is some bigger and safer ferries. I believe that this problem will definitely not be difficult for the Marine Department of Great Tang.” Mo Dun believes.

“This is nature!” Li Shimin said proudly.

In the State Treasury of Great Tang, there are a lot of drawings of the dragon boat that Yang Guang went to the south of the Yangtze River. With these drawings as a reference, he believes that the ferry that Mo Dun envisioned will soon appear on the Yangtze River. Above.

In this way, in time, my Great Tang will be a smooth journey, and the people of the world will no longer have to be blocked by the rivers, and Mo Dun can do a great job…” Empress Zhangsun said joyfully with a look of joy.

Even Li Shimin has to admit that Mo Dun did have two sons, and the problems that plagued the past dynasties were solved in three or two.

And Princess Changle on the side looked at Mo Dun with admiration, her face full of pride.

“Imperial Consort doesn’t need to praise him. With his lazy character, his tail is up to the sky.” Li Shimin coldly snorted and said.

Mo Dun laughed and said: “My son-in-law is indeed a tired and lazy character, but it is not a shortcoming, but an advantage.”

“Advantages!” Li Shimin was anxious and said with a smile, “I have never seen such a brazen person.”

Mo Dun unceremoniously raised his head and said: “My son-in-law thinks that laziness is an advantage because the world is progressing. It is promoted by generations of lazy people. People are tired to walk, so lazy people invent cars, people are tired of labor, so invent various tools, even in the Mohist Family Research & Development department, in order not to take the stairs , Specially developed elevator, you can go upstairs and downstairs without climbing stairs………….”

“Uh, uh……” Li Shimin and the others stared at Mo Dun dumbfoundedly. He wanted to refute his nonsense, but found that what Mo Dun said has several points of crookedness.

“putting it that way, you Mohist Family are also a bunch of lazy people.” Li Shimin asked rhetorically.

Mo Dun said without any shame: “Mohist Family Son is certainly not a lazy person. Mohist Family is not developing Mohist Technology because of laziness, but to save more time to do more efficient work. More work, so the invention of Mohist Family is not because of laziness, but because of being more diligent.

However, lazy people are the beneficiaries of Mohist Technology. It is precisely because of these batches of “lazy people” “This gave Mohist Technology a place to survive and a foothold.”

Although Mo Duns words are inconsistent, Li Shimin understands the meaning. People have nothing to do, and Mohist Technology can use the least. The strength of the people to do the same work will naturally be welcomed, which is also the fundamental reason for the revival of the Mohist Family.

Whenever Mohist Family Mohist Technology is born, the biggest advantage is to simplify the originally heavy or difficult work. Who wouldn’t like this kind of Mohist Family.

Soon, Yushan was ready and interrupted the conversation.

During the warm hospitality of Empress Zhangsun, Mo Dun quickly blended into the family atmosphere. Even Li Shimin unprecedented to drink wine with Mo Dun, of course he used it as a gift The Crystal Relieving Thousand Worries.