I'm a marquis in Datang

With a light cough from him, the two young eunuchs lowered their heads and stood obediently aside.

Li Yuan took Xiao Li and walked straight forward.

It's just that Xiao Li glared at the two little eunuchs when he followed Li Yuan step by step.After walking a certain distance, Li Yuan looked at Xiao Li beside him, and asked, "Xiao Li, what are they talking about?"

Xiao Li arched his back slightly, and said in a sharp voice: "Your Majesty, what they are talking about is a book called "The Romance of the Three Kingdoms". This book is already very popular in Chang'an, and countless people follow it. "

After a pause, Xiao Li said again: "These ignorant bastard slaves, who just read books in private, talk about it openly, regardless of the occasion. Your Majesty, after the old slaves come down, they must be punished properly, strictly disciplined, ordered They're so annoying."

Li Yuan waved his hand and said, "That's not necessary, but I'm curious about the book Romance of the Three Kingdoms, so bring it to me."

"Yes!"

Xiao Li answered with a bow.

"Let's go back to the palace. I might as well read a book, and I'm too lazy to see Zhang Jieyu. Her words are similar to those of Concubine Yin De."

Li Yuan originally planned to go to Zhang Jieyu's yard, but there were many things to worry about.Especially at Zhang Jieyu's place, Zhang Jieyu had to say some nonsense about Du Qizi, which made Li Yuan not like going there either.

Simply, go back to Ganlu Hall.

As soon as Li Yuan returned to the Ganlu Hall, Xiao Li sent the first five manuscripts of the Romance of the Three Kingdoms after a short while.After Xiao Li took it, he stood respectfully in front of Li Yuan and said, "Your Majesty, please take a look."

Li Yuan took it, and raised his brows when he saw the opening chapter.

These days, no buzzwords.

It is a popular poem, but the form of Ke Ci was originally born in Yuefu.Moreover, in the Sui and Tang Dynasties, the format of words had already appeared, but it was not popular, so even if Linjiang Xian started the chapter, it was not considered unconventional.

The opening song "Linjiang Immortal" already caught Li Yuan's eyes.

This poem is bold and unrestrained, but also contains vigor; the high-pitched words and sentences are not lacking in depth.The whole text is generous and tragic, full of charm, and it is soul-stirring to read.

Li Yuan nodded his approval after seeing Linjiang Immortal Queen.In his heart, he recognized the Romance of the Three Kingdoms more.Looking at the leopard from the inside, we can already see the extraordinaryness of this book from the details.

Li Yuan continued to read.

When he was reading, he would unconsciously examine everything in the book as his own emperor.When he finished watching the first five episodes of Romance of the Three Kingdoms, he said with emotion: "Xiao Li, Luo Guanzhong, although he is joking about history and has changed some things in history, but the big things remain the same, and the small things are not restricted. , it’s really not that simple.”

After a pause, Li Yuan continued: "The Romance of the Three Kingdoms is full of talent, style, wisdom and strategy. Now, I understand why people in the palace like to discuss. Now, I am also eagerly waiting for the follow-up The content. Speaking of it, this is only five short chapters, tell me, will there be more in the follow-up?"

Xiao Li said: "Your Majesty is so wise, you can see through the true meaning of the book at a glance."

After a pause, Xiao Li said: "Speaking of which, this book has only been published five times now. The bookstore that sells this book is Zailai Bookstore in West Market. Luo Guanzhong's identity is temporarily unknown."

There was a look of expectation in Li Yuan's eyes, and he ordered: "I am looking forward to the follow-up content, and at the same time, I also want to meet Luo Guanzhong. To be able to write such an article must be a person with great talent. Such a person, used to Writing a book is really a bit of a waste. Judging from the text, he must be capable if he has a strategy in mind. You arrange someone to investigate Luo Guanzhong's situation immediately."

"Yes!"

Xiao Li agreed.

He bowed in response, then turned and left.

Li Yuan turned to the first chapter again and re-watched it again.Although there are only the first five chapters in this book, in fact, a lot can be seen through the contents of the first five chapters, so Li Yuan is looking forward to it.

Xiao Li didn't leave for a long time, but he came back within half an hour.He came to Li Yuan's side again, with a strange expression on his face, and said, "Your Majesty, I have already found out about the situation in the bookstore again. This Luo Guanzhong has also been found out. Speaking of which, Your Majesty has met Luo Guanzhong."

"what!"

Li Yuan was a little surprised.

With a thin body, he leaned forward slightly, put his hands on the desk, and said, "Tell me!"

Xiao Li said seriously: "Your Majesty, this book was sold at Zai Lai Bookstore. A few days ago, Zai Lai Bookstore in West Market was an insignificant bookstore that was on the verge of closing down."

"That is to say, Du Qi went to Zailai Bookstore and bought Zailai Bookstore. Then, there was Romance of the Three Kingdoms in the bookstore. According to the results of the investigation, these Romance of the Three Kingdoms

The contents of the book were all written by Du Qi. "

"Who is Luo Guanzhong? I don't know for the time being. I only know that this book was written by Du Qi, so this old servant boldly speculates that this Luo Guanzhong is Du Qi."

Xiao Li bowed his body and put forward his opinion.

After hearing this, Li Yuan frowned.

It's Du Qi again, he now highly praises Du Qi.Not only Du Qi knows how to manage, but also Du Qi knows how to advance and retreat, and he speaks and does things well.

Originally, Li Yuan had already looked at Du Qi with admiration, and admired Du Qi very much.

Unexpectedly, Du Qi was involved in this bookstore now.Thinking of Du Qi's various situations, Li Yuan instinctively felt that Xiao Li's analysis was very likely to be true, and that Romance of the Three Kingdoms should have something to do with Du Qi.

Even Luo Guanzhong, the author of Romance of the Three Kingdoms, is most likely Du Qi.

Xiao Li is an old man who has been by Li Yuan's side all the time. He is familiar with Li Yuan's nature, and he knows that Li Yuan is quite appreciative of Du Qi now. Just go out of the palace for a private visit and go to Du's house to find out."

"That's the truth!"

After hearing this, Li Yuan showed a bright smile on his face, and said, "Let's go, let's go out of the palace."

"Yes!"

When Xiao Li got the order, he immediately went to arrange it.

Chapter 108 Ice Making Success

successful ice making

Du's house, the backyard.

Du Qi is now busy making ice cubes with the saltpeter he bought.Liu Jian stood aside nervously, with a look of awe on his face.In Liu Jian's view, it is impossible to make ice successfully on a hot day, which is too extraordinary.

At this moment, Du Qi had already arranged everything.He fetched a slightly larger wooden basin.Put half of the water in the wooden basin, and then take a smaller clay pot and fill it with water.

After finishing all this, Du Qicai took out the saltpeter he bought and threw the saltpetre into the water.When the saltpeter enters the water, it reacts with the water and quickly absorbs heat.

So much so that there was smoke rising from the clay pot.As the heat continued to be absorbed, it was visible to the naked eye that ice flowers had appeared in the clay pot. After a while, the water in the pot had already condensed into ice, exuding a bone-piercing chill.

This is the result of saltpeter.

In fact, even now, gunpowder has not been invented for the time being, and saltpeter, one of the raw materials of gunpowder, will not be banned, so the official use of saltpeter is small, and ordinary people can buy it.When gunpowder is invented, saltpeter, as one of the raw materials of gunpowder, will be controlled by the imperial court, and it will be impossible to sell it to ordinary people in large quantities.

Liu Jian stood aside, looking at the ice in the pot, with an incredulous expression on his face, and murmured: "Master, how is this possible? How could a basin of water turn into ice directly. Could it be, this is the master's fairy method No?"

"Of course not!"

Du Qi shook his head and replied, "It's just a trick, not worth mentioning."

The ice cubes in clay pots are in good condition.