When Li Er opened his mouth, he went out to eat first, which made Duan Lun and Du Ruhui speechless for a while. However, since Li Er said so and as Li Er said, there has been nothing troublesome recently, so he can take a rest.
So naturally he followed the good example, bowed and followed Li Er's footsteps.
…
But when he came to the palace, he got on the horse and Duan Lun followed Li Er out of the city for a few tours. Li Sheng, who Li Er had met many times, had never seen him before, so it felt a bit strange.
I thought it would take a while this time, but...
It didn't take long to reach the destination.
Li Er stopped in a small forest on the western outskirts of the city and got off his horse.
Du Ruhui also dismounted, his expression no different.
When Duan Lun saw this scene, he thought it was a bit strange. Going out for a meal...so close?
I originally thought that Li Er wanted to go further for hunting or something...
And looking at Li Er's dismounting and finding the way to walk, he is very skillful. Is there any place of interest nearby? For example, a little-known restaurant...
With this in mind, Duan Lun followed Li Er and walked towards the woods.
Du Ruhui was taking a leisurely stroll, but after all, Duan Lun had not followed Duan Lun out a few times. As he walked and looked at the dense forest around him, he couldn't help but feel a little nervous.
"Around here... Your Majesty, the forest is so dense, we have to be careful, there may be bandits."
Duan Lun felt that he still had to mention this. As a minister, he had to raise the issue of the monarch's safety when it came up. This was his duty.
But when Duan Lun said this, Li Er burst out laughing,
"Duan Zijin, you are thinking too much, hahaha! In the Tang Dynasty, there may be bandits everywhere, even in the palace! But in this area, there is absolutely no chance!"
"ah?"
Duan Lun couldn't help but be startled, "There are forbidden troops stationed nearby...?"
Thinking this, Duan Lun subconsciously turned to look at Du Ruhui and found that this guy also had a meaningful smile on his face.
This made Duan Lun very surprised. My dear, you are the Minister of War, and His Majesty's closest confidants are so careless about security issues. This is too exaggerated.
In Duan Lun's view, Du Ruhui was somewhat derelict in his duties.
However, when Du Ruhui heard this, he was still smiling.
"Hahaha, don't worry, Zijin. Are there any Imperial Guards around here... Actually, there aren't, but it can also be said that there are!"
"No, but there is?..."
Duan Lun was confused when he heard what was going on.
But think about it, besides the temple, there are also rules in the world. Maybe there are some powerful people around here who can scare the young people, that's not even sure.
"When the Tang Dynasty was founded, it was naturally too early to say that the country would be peaceful and the people would be safe without thieves. But it is true that there are no bandits around here. Don't worry, Zijin, just leave...hehehehe..."
Duan Lun was still a little confused, but seeing that Li Er and Du Ruhui were both so calm, he also walked forward.
I'm busy with paperwork, so it's very pleasant to be able to go out for an outing once in a while.
But soon, Duan Lun remembered several issues that he had been pondering over during his time in Shangshu Province.
The industrial advantage of Datang was, honestly speaking, impossible to maintain for a long time.
In order to maintain the advantage of the Tang Dynasty Forbidden Army for a long time, this industry must continue to progress. The key is to progress faster than the barbarians, always one step faster, or even more... to this point.
And this is also the best way of military construction visible to the naked eye. After all, when it comes to farming the land and making things, how can the Hu people compare to the Han people.
But this advantage seems to have to be established before it can be established. How to establish it specifically gives Duan Lun a headache.
Following Li Er as he walked deeper into the woods, Duan Lun was always a little absent-minded, wondering when he could meet this mysterious Holy Marquis...
Although there are unparalleled literary and military talents, the famous ministers in the mountains are not close to prosperity.
These masters are always like this, Duan Lun can only secretly look up and worship...
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Li Sheng was in the courtyard at this time, and his desk was placed in the open air.
There are several stacks of papers on the desk, and Li Sheng is writing and drawing.
The golden breeze brings coolness and the fragrance of osmanthus floats. It is a good time for the summer heat to fade away and it is cool and pleasant.
Li Sheng was still working on the design of the steam locomotive at this time and had entered the next stage.
Practical steam engines are always complicated, especially when designing, these parts must be taken into consideration. Whether Datang can build it or not, it can be said that it will not be accomplished overnight.
Even if the next stage becomes this stage, it is still not the final stage, and the finished product cannot be seen in a hurry.
But it doesn't matter. Li Sheng's research and development is still going on. He doesn't intend to get the results for a while. Steady progress is the greatest efficiency, although it is a bit boring.
However, the gentle autumn breeze was blowing slowly, and even if you were bored, you would not feel uncomfortable. It was still much stronger than the high temperature on Nakazusho Island.
Li Sheng was working on the design. At this moment, the maid Mian'er came over with an exquisite tea cup and placed it next to Li Sheng.
Without turning his head, Li Sheng could smell the rich aroma of milk tea in the tea cup.
The milk tea brewed by the ancients undoubtedly did not have any suspicious additives. The spices in it may be lacking compared to later generations, but Li Sheng is not worried about this, he has the goods in hand hehe...
The taste is amazing.
Li Sheng was about to drink it when Mian'er put down the milk tea and said, "Young Master guessed so many lantern riddles last night, you are so awesome."
"Ah, let's stop with the simple ones. In fact, they are all word puzzles. They can be expanded upon..."
Born in a place with extremely rich information resources, Li Sheng's knowledge is certainly not comparable to that of the ancients. This is naturally a series of various brain teasers - ah, but then again, things like guessing at lantern fairs are called Li Sheng's.
If he goes there again, it will be difficult for him to be interested even if it involves brain teasers.
However, Li Sheng's calm demeanor immediately caused a change in Mian'er's expression.
I just feel that this young master’s talent is indeed beyond the reach of ordinary people. He seemed to have thought of something in an instant...
"Young Master is very talented. Miss Wei must admire him very much, right?"
"Hmm? A good guy."
Li Sheng didn't hear what the maid was saying at all, so he just complained and drank the milk tea by himself.
But then Mian'er said, "Young Master is already weak at his age. If you want to consider the future, this Miss Wei needs to be more considerate..."
What I mean is that you should stop being so straight as you treat me, and you should use your brain.
Li Sheng shook his head directly, "Are you kidding me? I have always followed the mass line. There are so many people in the academy, do you want me to make friends with them one by one... eh?"
While I was talking nonsense, suddenly the door of the small courtyard moved.