Kidnapped by Princess Changle at the beginning

Zhu Neng's voice suddenly called out.

A few old men gathered around a fire, looking very happy, just like a child.

Because what was burning in the fire was neither firewood nor charcoal, but coal.

They had been ordered to look for coal, and even if they found it, they didn't know how to use it.

But only now did I realize that this thing, which is like rock and soil, can actually burn, and the burning time is longer than that of firewood and charcoal, and the firepower is stronger.

Seeing the old men bouncing up and down, Chen Chu rolled his eyes.

Unknowing bunch of guys.

Coal has actually been discovered a long time ago.

But it has never become a formal combustion raw material.

Zhu Neng and others were originally ordinary people, and later became robbers. It is only natural that they have never seen burning coal.

Chen Chu waved his hand, called several people over, and asked, "Old Zhu, what do you think is this coal compared to firewood?"

Zhu Neng said without thinking: "Okay, boss, firewood is not as good as coal."

"Why can't you compare?" Chen Chu asked.

Zhu Neng stammered, "Boss... this, good is good... can't compare to... uh... I..."

I didn't say anything for a long time.

Chen Chu was dumbfounded.

Lao Zhu represents a large group of craftsmen in ancient times.

These craftsmen have high skills and wisdom.

But they never ask.

As a result, there are many great inventions and creations, but there is no progress—development and progress.

For example, the compass, Sinan, existed during the Warring States period, and since then Sinan has been used in warfare, navigation, etc., but no one has ever asked why Sinan always points to the north.

This also led to the development of a few years ago, but missed the opportunity to discover the magnetic field.

Chen Chu sat them down and said, "Let me summarize for you, this coal has three advantages over firewood."

"One, coal is easy to preserve, it can be stored in warehouses, it can be buried in the ground, and it will never go bad. Firewood will get wet and worms and so on."

"Secondly, the burning time is long, the heat is high, and the efficiency of concentrated combustion of coal is not comparable to that of firewood. Firewood needs someone to add firewood continuously, but coal fire will not have this problem."

"Third, it is convenient for transportation. Because coal has high combustion efficiency, it is small in size and convenient for transportation."

"have you understood?"

Chen Chu raised his head, and saw Zhu Neng and the others all staring wide-eyed and bewildered.

Hey!

Play the piano to the cow!

Blind.

He waved his hand and said speechlessly: "Go, roughly mark the places with coal mines on the map, and return to Chang'an City early tomorrow morning."

Tonight, Chen Chu planned to bring people to stay here overnight.

He needs to figure out which areas the coal extends to in the surrounding area.

Zhu Neng took people with maps and pencils, and started grouping to enclose land.

Silent all night.

Early the next morning, Chen Chu returned to Chang'an City with a group of people.

As soon as he entered Chang'an City, Chen Chu went straight to Duke Lu's mansion.

When he arrived at Duke Lu's mansion, Chen Chi directly approached Cheng Yaojin, and asked straight to the point: "Fourth brother, are you familiar with the surrounding areas of Chang'an City?"

Cheng Yaojin laughed: "Fifth brother, you are underestimating me, old Cheng. I am very familiar with all the places inside and outside Chang'an City..."

Chen Chu didn't talk nonsense, directly took out the map of Chang'an City, pointed to a circle on it, and said: "There is a piece of land here, about thirty miles away from Chang'an City, and it belongs to a hill. Land of the Lord?"

Chen Chu's plan was that if it was an unclaimed land, then he would find a reason to occupy it.

If it is an owner's land, it will be more troublesome and needs to be bought.

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Chapter 258 Changsun Wuji's Selfishness

Cheng Yaojin heard Chen Chu's rapid speaking, and saw Chen Chu's serious expression.

Immediately not daring to be negligent, he carefully took the map and checked it carefully.

Then he patted his head and said: "This land is a barren mountain, no, I remembered, this land belongs to the Changsun family... that is, Changsun Wuji's..."

Cheng Yaojin said: "In this world, in addition to the five surnames and Qiwang, there are also large and small noble families. The Changsun family is one of them, and their strength should not be underestimated... If you say that in Chang'an City, the big family with the most land is the Changsun family." home! Next is the Du family..."

Chen Chu asked, "Could it be Du Ruhui's family?"

Cheng Yaojin nodded: "Looking at it now, it's true, but it's hard to say in the future. Du Ruhui has two characters. The older one is called Du Gou. He injured his leg in Dengzhou and became disabled. I'm afraid there is nothing to hope for in this life." However, the youngest son, Du He, spends his days and drinks, eats, drinks and plays, oppresses the common people, often sells land, and his huge family business is about to be wiped out..."

Chen Chu didn't have time to care about how the Du family was doing. He frowned, thinking in his heart that Changsun Wuji was a fine person, if he asked him directly for the land, he would definitely not give it to him, and maybe he would find out something.

"Fourth brother, let's go, enter the palace." Chen Chu said suddenly.

Cheng Yaojin was taken aback: "Fifth Brother, you are in such a hurry, what are you going to do?"

Chen Chu walked out without looking back: "Go into the palace, lie to the land...ah no, ask for the land."

Liar?

Cheng Yaojin was even more confused.

However, he felt that this was not an easy matter, so he hurriedly followed Chen Chu's footsteps.

……

Royal Palace.

Ganlu Temple.

outside the hall.

A figure hurried up.

It was the current Sikong, the eldest grandson Wuji.

Beside Changsun Wuji, there are Wang Gui and Fang Xuanling.

Gao Chen stood at the door, and rushed to greet him: "My lord, Mr. Wang, Mr. Fang, Your Majesty is taking a lunch break."

"It's okay, we can wait here!"

Several people waited at the door for a while.

A little eunuch came to report, and the three hurried into the hall.

Li Er rubbed his sleepy eyes, saw Changsun Wuji and the three of them, and said in surprise: "Aiqings, you... You came here in a hurry, did something serious happen?"

Changsun Wuji hurriedly said: "Your Majesty, it's not a big deal. The minister and others were just chatting in Zhongshu Province, and suddenly mentioned that Chen Chu took the initiative to petition that day to plant potatoes for the Tang Dynasty, but after so many days, there was no movement." , Now it’s going to be winter, and the folks have already started digging the ground to prepare for the next year’s spring planting. Chen Chu hasn’t moved at all, which is unreasonable. After thinking about it, I decided to remind His Majesty... Potatoes are a big deal Tang Sheji has already been delayed for a year by Huang Shiren, the chief supervisor, but he cannot be delayed any longer..."

Fang Xuanling and Du Ruhui said at the same time: "Yes!"

Then, there is no indication.

Changsun Wuji became anxious, tugged at Fang Xuanling's sleeve, and said in a low voice: "Master Fang, on the way here, didn't we already agree, let's persuade His Majesty together, why didn't you say a word?"

Fang Xuanling said in surprise, "I just said something!"

Changsun Wuji: "..."

He looked at Wang Gui again, and reminded: "Master Wang, you should say something."

Wang Gui groaned, looked at Li Er and said, "Your Majesty, Master Changsun is right."

no?

Gone!

Changsun Wuji was so angry that he wanted to vomit blood.

Seeing this, Li Er suddenly smiled, and said, "Auxiliary machine, you don't have to hide it anymore, this is all your idea, right?"

Changsun Wuji was ashamed.

He was betrayed by two pig teammates.

He nodded.

Li Er asked curiously: "Can you tell me why you recommended Chen Chu to plant potatoes in the first place, and why you are in a hurry to let Chen Chu plant potatoes now?"

This also made Wang Gui and Fang Xuanling curious.

Because they were also forcibly pulled by Changsun Wuji to take the head.

Changsun Wuji scratched his head, and said awkwardly: "Your Majesty... Your Majesty, I actually have selfish intentions... The reason is that my daughter-in-law is already pregnant, and the doctor said that she will give birth in a few months... I, I When I think that Chen Chu and I are in-laws, and when my grandson is born in the future, he will inevitably come to make trouble again, I... I want to drive him away, and it would be perfect for him to grow potatoes... Find something for him to do, And it’s still going outside the city, I think he won’t experience paying attention to our family in the future.”

After hearing this, Li Er and the others were all dumbfounded.

Changsun Wuji turned out to be because of this reason?

Chen Chu's land is too unjust.

Li Er said helplessly: "Auxiliary machine, auxiliary machine, you have followed me for more than 30 years, and you are so old, why do you still have the same knowledge as a child?"

Changsun Wuji said anxiously: "Your Majesty, it's not that I'm ignorant, but that Chen Chu is too shameless. Think about it, when he knew that Chong'er was going to marry Princess Gesang, he actually accepted Princess Gesang as his goddaughter in advance. After that, my grandson will marry Princess Gesang." What if he suddenly appeared and wanted to name the child? Although Princess Gesang is a Tubo princess, she has also entered the Qi State Duke's mansion and became the daughter-in-law of the eldest grandson's family. Very filial, every now and then, I have to go to the Nanhu Mansion to pay a visit to the eldest princess, I... I am really worried..."

Li Er waved his hand and said, "Forget it, auxiliary machine, since Chen Chu took the initiative to invite Ying, I won't blame you for anything, but I have given full power to Chen Chu to grow potatoes, and I will I promised him that no matter what he does, I won't ask... Forget what you just said, Chen Chu must have made her own arrangements, and I won't interfere."

Changsun Wuji was surprised and said: "But, Your Majesty, after all, Chen Chu is young, what if he can't do it well?"

Li Er smiled and said, "You said at the beginning that there is no one in this world who is more suitable for growing potatoes than Chen Chu. Why, you have to change your mind now?"

Changsun Wuji had nothing to say.

At this moment, Gao Chen rushed in and said, "Your Majesty, Chen Chu, the son-in-law, Cheng Zhijie, General of the Right Martial Guard, please see me."

Li Er laughed loudly and said, "It's true that Cao Cao will be here soon, let him in quickly."

After a while.

Chen Chu and Cheng Yaojin walked in side by side.

The two greeted each other.

Li Er said: "Chen Chu, just now I was talking about you with some lovers, why are you here?"

Chen Chu bowed and said: "Father, I came here to plant potatoes. Now, I have led people to select a piece of land for planting potatoes. It is the most suitable, but I heard that this land has an owner. Yes, that’s why I’m here to tell my father.”

Li Er asked, "Where is this land?"

Chen Chu didn't talk nonsense, and directly took out a new map.

Take out a pencil.

Draw a circle about thirty miles away from Chang'an City, and say, "Father, this is here. In the past few days, I have brought people around to search around Chang'an City, and finally found that the soil in this place is Water quality, light, etc., are the most suitable for growing potatoes..."

Zhangsun Wuji and others gathered around and watched carefully.

Suddenly, Changsun Wuji exclaimed: "Ah, isn't this the land of my Duke Qi's mansion?"

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Chapter 259 Are You Sick?

Hearing Changsun Wuji say that this is the land of Changsun's family, Li Er asked: "Auxiliary machine, can you confirm?"

Changsun Wuji said happily: "Your Majesty, have you forgotten that there are some barren hills from Chang'an City to the north for about twenty miles, all the way to the north, which you rewarded to my ministers at the beginning? There are more than 6000 mu..."

Li Er asked: "Chen Chu, how much land do you need to grow potatoes?"

Chen Chu thought for a while and said, "At least two thousand mu."

Chen Chu asked Zhu Neng and others to calculate that the hills with coal cover an area of ​​about [-] mu.