Chapter 6: Beautiful prospects

The East Palace is not far from Pingkangfang, and it will be here in just a short while. This is Chen Wanrong's second time to come to the East Palace. The first time he came to see Chen Zairong, he didn't even enter the gate, and he only stood outside for a while. It was still the familiar bluestone pavement and the vermilion gate. At the door was a group of tall soldiers, with bright helmets and armor, heroic and proud, standing straight in the local area, like wooden stakes.

"Stop." As soon as the two arrived in front of the East Palace, the officer came up to meet him.

Chen Zairong knew that he was going to ask questions, and before he could speak, he introduced: "This is my brother, the prince is waiting to see him."

"Chen Wanrong?" The officer looked at Chen Wanrong, his eyes shining with divine light, as if he wanted to see Chen Wanrong through.

Chen Wanrong ignored his bright eyes and said lightly: "That's it!"

"Get in, the prince has asked several times." The officer took a step to the left and gave in.

Chen Zairong led Chen Wanrong into the East Palace. Chen Wanrong knew that the East Palace was not small in size, but as soon as he entered the gate, he realized that the grandeur of the East Palace was far beyond his imagination. The houses were stacked, one after another, and I could not tell how many entry there were at a glance.

Inside the gate is a square paved with bluestone, with three roads on the left, center and right. Follow Chen Zairong along the fork on the left and heading to the front of the second house. I saw a person standing at the middle door, none other than Gao Lishi, standing quietly, looking straight ahead, looking at the nose and the heart.

Gao Lishi saw Chen Wanrong and quickly came up to him, complaining: "Shopkeeper Chen, where have you been? You are here now. Do you know that the prince has been waiting for you for a long time and has fallen asleep."

Chen Zairong knew from Chen Zairong that the prince had a lot of affairs these days, so he probably was very sleepy. Even in this situation, he was waiting for me. However, Chen Wanrong went out to Gaohui Wu Daozi, and was really dissatisfied. He smiled and bowed: "I have met Eunuch Gao. I have had something to do and I'm really embarrassed to let the prince wait for a long time."

"Move less." Gao Lishi reminded Chen Zairong, "Okay, there is nothing you have to do here, so you can go and do it."

Chen Zairong is a guard, and he can follow him when traveling. This kind of report is Gao Lishi's duty to serve daily life. He said, "Go farewell for a while, and turned around and left."

Gao Lishi walked in his head, and Chen Wanrong followed into the house. Gao Lishi whispered: "You sit for a while first, I'll bring you a cup of tea. Be careful not to speak out."

Although it is an Eastern Palace room, its furnishings are no different from those of ordinary people. A table and a few chairs do not have red felts, nor is it magnificent. The only thing that impresses people is that the murals on the walls are profound and must be made by famous masters and cannot be possessed by ordinary people.

Chen Wanrong was secretly surprised. He didn't expect that Li Longji's living room was so simple and had no sign of luxury. In any case, he could not be associated with the Emperor Minghuang of Tang who was scolded for being very generous and extravagant in history.

Now Li Longji is thinking about rectifying the Tang Dynasty, recreating the brilliant achievements of Emperor Taizong of Tang, advocating frugality, and suppressing luxury. As for the luxury that was criticized by later generations, it would have to go after decades. At that time, the Tang Dynasty reached its peak and was prosperous for a while, and was known in history as the "Kaiyuan Prosperity". At the same time, his aura was also eroded, and gradually he could not listen to loyal opinions and liked to flatter people, which led to the "Anshi Rebellion" and destroyed his lifelong achievements.

He didn't want to affect the prince's rest, so Chen Wanrong naturally fulfilled it. He nodded slightly and did not speak. However, Li Longji's voice came from the room on the left: "Shopkeeper Chen has arrived?"

Gao Lishi hurriedly replied respectfully: "Go back to the prince, Chen Wanrong is here."

"Call him in." Li Longji ordered.

Gao Lishi responded and walked in front, and Chen Wanrong followed. There was a door hole on the left, with a curtain hanging down. Gao Lishi lifted the curtain, and Chen Wanrong stepped in.

After a look, there was no luxurious furnishings in the house, just a few chairs and a few desks. With the arrangement of the front hall, Chen Wanrong was no longer surprised.

Li Longji was half lying on a soft chair, with a pillow on his back, a robe covered with his body, and a plate of cut meat, a wine glass, a pair of chopsticks, and a pot of wine on the tables in front of him. There was half a glass of residual wine in the wine glass, and the cut meat in the plate was irregular and a bit messy. He must have eaten some.

Chen Wanrong understood that Li Longji was eating, but he was too tired. He fell asleep while eating. Maybe Gao Lishi put on a robe with a slight foot. There was blood in his eyes and a little slacking. This was a sign of distress, but his spirit was still flying, and he was still so charming. Chen Wanrong was a little embarrassed and wanted to salute. Li Longji shook his hand and pointed to a chair next to him and said, "Sit."

After responding, Chen Wanrong sat down and said, "The prince summoned him and should have arrived in time, but when something happened, he went out and failed to arrive in time, so he made the prince wait for a long time. It was a crime, so please punish him."

Li Longji was very reasonable and smiled and said, "Don't say anything, who has no urgent matters? I happened to take this opportunity to rest. You came to Chang'an and should have seen you earlier, but you have too many things and can't take it apart for a while. Manager Chen wouldn't think I'm acting like a prince, right?"

Chen Wanrong hurriedly said, "The prince is so serious, how dare I have such an idea? The prince has state affairs to deal with. Isn't it okay for me to wait?"

Li Longji patted his stomach and smiled mockingly: "The Wudian Temple has not been filled yet, so he said while eating." He picked up the wine glass and took a sip of wine, grabbed a piece of meat, and stuffed it into his mouth. Then he turned his head and said to Chen Wanrong: "It's still easy and comfortable at your home, you don't have to think about anything, talk and laugh, how happy it is."

Chen Wanrong could understand this idea. Just looking at his current distress, he knew that the state affairs were really exhausting. He smiled and said, "If the prince likes it, he will come often in the future. However, state affairs are important, and he is afraid that he will be responsible for the big plan of the world."

Li Longji patted the table with his right hand, then sat upright and put his robe aside: "Okay, Chen Wanrong, you are hidden in the cotton! You are not a court official yet, and you actually tried different ways to remind me to put state affairs first. Damn it!"

The word "hatred" is a laughing and scolding, because he had a smile on his face, and he was not angry at all. Chen Wanrong added: "The prince's words are heavy, and there is a saying that 'You cannot get both fish and bear's paws'. If you have gains, you will lose something. The prince works hard for state affairs, eats all night, and walks around when you are tired. It is also the right thing to do."

Li Longji sighed lightly: "Shopkeeper Chen, you think so, I believe. But some people don't think so. They always think that the prince's body is worthy of a state affairs, and it should be the most important thing in every situation. Even breathing seems to be wrong."

I absolutely never expected that the famous Emperor Xuanzong of Tang would complain to me. Chen Wanrong was stunned for a moment and then said, "The prince actually doesn't need to take it to heart. They are kind-hearted. Just listen to both sides. They are not trying to restrain the prince, but just remind the prince that the state affairs are the most important. Although it is beneficial to sing and should not ignore the state affairs."

"You, you, when did you become a censor?" Li Longji pointed at Chen Wanrong, laughed, and stood up and said, "It's well said. If everyone of the censors speaks like you, it would be much more pleasant. Even the prince should take care of eating, sleeping, and walking, as if they were like housekeepers."

People are born to like pursuing freedom. They are so long-lasting. After a long time, anyone will be upset and complain. Chen Wanrong can understand his mood, but just smile and don’t respond.

Li Longji complained for a while, sat down again, shook his head and said, "However, what they said may not make no sense. But if they can give this prince a little freedom, it would be good to breathe."

This is Li Longji, a talent for the emperor who is dedicated to seeking governance. The prime ministers he appointed in the early stage were all famous and famous, Yao Chong, Song Jing, Zhang Shuo, Zhang Jiuling, Han Xiu, all the officials who were stubborn. Especially Han Xiu, they always had to argue with Li Longji. The two quarreled very hard, which made Li Longji thin. Someone asked Li Longji, Han Xiu always quarreled with you, you have lost all your weight, and you still use him as prime minister. Isn’t this not being able to get along with yourself? Li Longji laughed and replied, “However, I quarreled, I slept soundly. Still using Han Xiu to seek governance, it is a good story.”

Chen Wanrong admired his mind very much: "The prince's broad mind is a blessing for the Tang Dynasty and a blessing for the people!"

"Are you flattering?" Li Longji stared at Chen Wanrong, his eyes flashing with a divine light.

Chen Wanrong defended: "The prince is wise, and you should know that what I am telling the truth. There is a saying that 'a good medicine is good for the disease, and honest words are bad for the ears and actions'. Maybe the censors say something is a bit intense and unpleasant. As long as it is beneficial, there is no need to pursue their tone. If you have resentment, it doesn't matter. If you vent it, forget it, don't remember it in your heart. As for people, who doesn't have time to get resentment?"

Li Longji burst out laughing and kept slamming his high fives: "It's reasonable, it's reasonable! Okay, I will remember what you said today. From now on, if you have any anger, just let it go." He walked to Chen Wanrong and joked halfway: "Maybe, I'll ask you to make an angry one day."

Chen Wanrong answered cleverly: "That is also my honor to contribute to the country!"

"Must and wrong!" Li Longji pointed at Chen Wanrong and said with a smile, pacing, widened his chest and twisted his neck, unrestrained, very comfortable: "Shopkeeper Chen, I found that you have the same strength today, which is something that the ministers don't have. Do you know which one is?"

Chen Wanrong didn't know anything, so he hurriedly said, "The prince is so serious, I am superficial and have no strengths."

"Your strength is that you have no sense of restraint when talking with you." Li Longji comforted her very happily and stretched out her waist and said, "If it were not you in front of me, but a minister, if I do this, they will definitely have a stern face, and some people will say that I am rude and lazy. Only by talking to them with a stern face and being honest will they say that it is in line with the prince's identity, bird!"

The prince said swearing, but if Chen Wanrong hadn't heard it with his own ears, he would have really not believe it. He was stunned for a moment. Li Longji looked at Chen Wanrong's astonished look and said happier: "I didn't expect the prince would also say swearing? In fact, I was wild before. These swearing words are just a bird, and even more ugly than this can be said in a long list."

Chen Wanrong became more and more shocked as he heard it. He didn't know what to say. Li Longji laughed and returned to the main topic: "Don't you think that the prince's words are rude?" He stared at Chen Wanrong, eager to know the answer.

"When I go back to the prince, I dare not have such thoughts. Instead, I think this is true temperament and precious!" Chen Wanrong answered honestly: "I don't hide it from the prince. Sometimes I will swear and curse people. People are not wood, and everyone has time to be angry. If you scold me, just curse me. If you scold me, forget it. This is a man!"

"Skewed theory, wrong theory!" Li Longji smiled happily, and his pace became much lighter: "I have heard people say such a strange theory for the first time, but it is quite interesting."

He kept rushing all day long, and if there were any mistakes, someone would give advice and was tightly restrained. He talked freely in front of Chen Wanrong for a few times. It was fresh and unrestrained, so there was no reason for it to be unhappy.

It can be seen that he was really happy. Chen Wanrong continued, "Prince, what I told the truth. I remember one time, I had an argument with someone on the street and finally started fighting. The result was that the three of them hit me, which made me bleeding. It was strange that after the fight, my body hurt, but my heart was relieved. Afterwards, I thought that it might be because of the lack of resentment. From then on, I would be angry when I was angry, and even if I finished it, I would never remember it in my heart."

Li Longji was very interested: "I didn't expect that you are a polite person, but you have such indecent things. I didn't tell you that when I was a child, I was more wild than you, and I always ran out alone to cause trouble. They still couldn't find anyone after they messed with me." He blinked his eyes, and he was quite naughty.

He is extremely smart. Even if he causes trouble, he will be exposed for a few moments. Such hidden things are generally not told to others, unless they are very suitable for them. I really didn't expect that I would become the one who can say everything in Li Longji's heart.

Just when Chen Wanrong was surprised and suspicious, Li Longji missed him very much: "I haven't done such a thing for many years. Okay, let's not talk about these things anymore. I'll tell you something serious. Come to the East Palace and we will spend time together day and night, how about it?"

"Go to the East Palace?" Chen Wanrong thought he had heard it wrong, and got Li Longji's reaffirmation, so he believed it was true. He hurriedly said, "The prince knows that I have nothing to do, why should I come to the East Palace?"

Li Longji shook his head and said, "Who said you have no strengths? You don't know martial arts and can't handle government affairs, but you have wonderful ideas. More importantly, talking to you makes people relaxed. If I'm tired, I'll talk to you and talk about interesting things. Wouldn't that be good?"

Isn't that what a fame is raised? This is something that has attracted eternal infamousness. Those who are as humorous as Dongfang Shuo can only join this ranks. Chen Wanrong refused and refused: "The prince is very kind, and I should do my best, but I don't know how to tell jokes, and I don't dare to take this position."

Li Longji's face sank: "I think you want to climb another high branch?"

Chen Wanrong thought he was talking about Princess Taiping, so he hurriedly said, "Why did the prince say this? Now that he is running into the Eastern Palace, he must be a celebrity in front of the emperor. I can still see this clearly, why bother to look far away?"

"You are a sensible person." Li Longji then gave the answer: "The father has an appointment with you. The father wants me to ask you, what do you want to do? If you have any ideas, say it and report it to the father's sage."

This is a good thing for Chen Wanrong to choose. No matter what, I never expected that Ruizong would repay me like this. His head buzzed: "I am grateful for my thanks to the emperor's love. But I have no intention of being an official, and I don't want to be an official."

"Beautiful, you!" Li Longji's tone increased a lot: "Do you think your father is the Emperor Zhongzong and is awarded official titles indiscriminately? If you want to be an official, go to dream."

Since he is not an official, what does he mean? Chen Wanrong was stunned for a moment. Li Longji looked at Chen Wanrong and then said, "Father thought you are a person with ingenuity and can't be wasted. He wanted you to go to the Weapon Supervisor to do things. Is it interesting?"

Chen Wanrong is a chemistry expert, and it is not an exaggeration to be praised by "genius talents" based on his chemical knowledge. Not to mention, Chen Wanrong, a modern thing that modern people have seen and known, has broad prospects in the Tang Dynasty and will have a significant impact. Even the great scientists of the Tang Dynasty could not compare with Chen Wanrong. He asked Chen Wanrong to go to the weapon supervision, and Ruizong had a very accurate vision.

The advantage of removing the weapon supervisor is that Chen Wanrong can mobilize the power in the weapon supervisor to do chemical engineering, and the prospects will be even more wonderful. Not to mention, this equipment alone will save much more trouble and effort. With the help of the weapon supervisor, Chen Wanrong can make the chemical equipment he needs, and acid and alkali fertilizers may not be impossible in the Tang Dynasty.

Thinking of a bright future, Chen Wanrong's eyes shone. However, when he thought about it, there were shortcomings. The main reason was that he would be controlled by others. The reason was obvious. The weapon surveillance serves the court, which means that it is necessary to make weapons and gunpowder. If you want to make acid and alkali, you may not be able to get support. Not to mention, the research work in the weapon surveillance must be decided by the above. Even if Chen Wanrong proposed a plan, it is likely that he would not approve it because it exceeded their cognitive scope, which would restrict Chen Wanrong's hands and feet.

Relatively speaking, if you set up your own projects and do it yourself, although you don’t have that strong technical strength to obtain the equipment you need, after all, you are much more free, and it is easier to make more chemical products. As for equipment, wait until the time is right before you find a way.
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