Chapter 20 Put it down quickly, I am ashamed of my family
Li Longji was overjoyed and said: "Twenty-one, since you can do it, do it immediately. The Supervision Department of the Taishi Bureau and the Ministry of Works will fully cooperate with you. Mr. Li, you can implement the specific matters."
Li Mu said: "Father, I mean the same thing, but you don't need a big place. There is a yard and a dozen craftsmen, and it is enough to make some fine iron, tin, zinc and the like."
Li Mu didn't just talk nonsense. In his previous life, a friend of his had a small workshop that made lightning rods. He often went there to help. An ordinary lightning rod could be sold online for only a few dozen yuan.
In this era, it is a treasure. The key is that it can avoid many disasters.
Li Congshan was doubtful and could not help himself at this time, so he had to say: "Whatever His Highness the Prince wants, I will prepare and I will definitely make all kinds of guarantees."
It sounds good, but I don't believe it in my heart.
Li Mu said: "I need to carefully draw and study this thing. Give me a quiet environment. It is best to separate the manufacturing site and the place where I study it, but not too far away."
Li Congshan said: "This is easy, I will implement it for you immediately. In addition, our Taishi Bureau specially arranged for Mr. Fu Xianyue to cooperate with you. What do you think?"
Li Congshan pushed Fu Xianyue out again. It was the Taishi Bureau's credit for the success. If he failed, he would not bear the responsibility.
Li Mu grinned and glanced at Fu Xianyue, who looked calm.
Of course Li Mu is willing to match men and women. This sister Fu is steady and dignified, and she will definitely be good as an assistant.
Li Mu said seriously: "I will obey my father's arrangements in everything."
Li Longji naturally agreed with everything. This twenty-one kept surprising him, and Li Longji's love and affection overflowed.
After just a few words of agreement, Li Congshan took the opportunity to slip away, followed by Fu Xianyue and Li Mu.
Encountering such a natural disaster, Li Longji was so angry that he originally wanted to punish Li Congshan and the others from the Taishi Bureau. However, surprisingly, Li Mu's words made Li Longji calm down.
Watching the three people leave, Li Longji sighed deeply.
Li Longji asked: "Li Heng, what do you think of Twenty-One?"
Li Heng was startled, then hurriedly bowed and said: "Father, the twenty-first prince has a pure character, is smart and studious, and has a quick mind. He will definitely be a rare talent in our Tang Dynasty in the future."
Li Longji snorted coldly and turned to Gao Lishi, "Xiao Gao, what do you think?"
Gao Lishi said: "Your Majesty, I dare not speak nonsense."
Li Longji sneered and said: "Are you still talking nonsense? Tell me, or go get the durian."
Gao Lishi complained in his heart and could only say: "The twenty-first prince knows a lot and is filial to His Majesty. The main reason is that His Majesty teaches well."
Li Longji snorted again with disdain and said: "Li Heng, Xiao Gao, you all listen to me, the nature of twenty-one is not as simple as you say."
Li Heng and Gao Lishi both bowed and listened. The clerk on the other side, holding a pen in his hand, was waiting for Li Longji to say something shocking.
Li Longji said: "What comforts me most about Twenty-One is that he is not greedy for power, gold or silver, and has a warm-hearted heart that is compassionate and compassionate. Can you see it?"
Li Heng immediately said: "My son is stupid. When my father said this, I was enlightened."
Gao Lishi echoed: "Your Majesty said that you are compassionate and compassionate. Is that a high praise?"
Li Longji said: "Li Heng, as a prince, you should have such a broad mind. Staring at power and position all day long and thinking about money and women is too impetuous and impatient."
Li Heng was so frightened that he fell to his knees with a plop, "Father, I don't dare, I know it's a crime."
Li Longji said coldly and arrogantly: "It doesn't matter if you don't dare or you know the crime. Remember, sooner or later, what is yours will be given to you, not yours. Don't have any delusions."
Li Heng looked cold, "The children will remember what their father taught them."
Li Longji said: "You don't have to sit idle here even if you are going to get some lightning rods on the 21st. I will leave it to you to take charge of this disaster relief. You and Li Linfu can discuss it and don't let me down."
Li Heng complained and said: "Negotiating with Prime Minister Li? This?" How can two enemies negotiate.
Li Longji said displeasedly: "What's wrong with Li Linfu? He is a tiger. Are you afraid that he will eat you? Why don't you go quickly?"
Li Heng didn't dare to argue, so he agreed and came out quickly. The clothes inside were soaked through. Every time he saw his father, he would be scared to death. These days are really not what people live.
Li Mu was in a good mood and came out of the hall. Li Congshan, an old man, made an excuse and left everything to Fu Xianyue's help, and escaped by himself.
Although Fu Xianyue felt that Li Mu's words were a bit harsh, she was a scholar, so she didn't care about it. She was very interested in Li Mu's weird words.
Fu Xianyue arranged for several officials to prepare the site and communicate with the manufacturing supervision department about the materials and craftsmen. He and Li Mu walked to the intersection.
Fu Xianyue asked: "Your Highness, if my guess is correct, you must want to see the house that was hit by lightning now?"
Li Mu smiled and said: "Mr. Fu is really thoughtful. That's what I mean. Forget about Miyagi City, let's go to the Imperial City Street to see it, and then go to the Big Wild Goose Pagoda."
Fu Xianyue didn't say anything and just led the way. He walked very quickly, without any of the coquettishness of a girl from a rich family.
Li Mu had to walk quickly to keep up.
The two walked through the streets and inspected four or five houses that had been struck by lightning. It was terrible to see. Finally, they went to the Big Wild Goose Pagoda. A large piece of the top of the tower was shattered. If the heavy rain hadn't come in time, it would have inevitably caused more damage.
Big fire.
When we returned to Chengtianmen, it was almost dark, and several officials from the Taishi Bureau came over and reported the situation to Fu Xianyue.
Fu Xianyue approached Li Mu and asked, "Your Highness, it's getting late now. Why don't you go back to your residence to rest and meet tomorrow morning?"
Li Mu said: "Go back home to rest? No need. I will feel uneasy when I see such a tragic situation when I go back. What about it, is there a venue?"
Fu Xianyue's nose felt sore, and she was so moved that she wanted to cry. She had been worn away by the lazy and slow pace of the yamen.
At this moment, even if the natural disaster has just passed, the lights in the Foreign Education Office are still bright, wine is being drunk, dancing is happening, and the princes and ministers are still arrogant and extravagant. Who would work all night?
Fu Xianyue said: "Okay, since His Highness the Prince is not going back, I will accompany you there. The house and grounds have been packed up, so let's go and have a look."
Li Mu agreed, and the two took advantage of the night to move forward.
Li Mu asked: "Is your Taishi Bureau very efficient? Which street is it on?"
Fu Xianyue sneered and said: "Efficiency in work? Your Highness, today is all because of you. Otherwise, it would be normal for a trivial matter to take three or two days."
Li Mu said: "Delay and prevarication are officialdom. Fortunately, we are staying out of it."
Fu Xianyue said: "His Royal Highness, the research and design office arranged for you is right in front of Chengtianmen Street, Yanjing Lane on Hengjie 5th Road, and the processing site is on Hengjie 6th Road, separated by a street, very close."
Li Mu said: "This is the best."
The two chatted and laughed and quickly arrived at the entrance of Yanjing Lane. There were few residents here and it was dark at night.
Fu Xianyue stepped into a large puddle at the entrance of the alley and fell hard.
Li Mu was caught off guard and did not hold him back. Fu Xianyue got all muddy and wet.
My foot was also sprained.
Li Mu kept blaming himself: "Oh, this happened because I reacted too slowly, causing you to be thrown like this? What should I do?"
Fu Xianyue was even more embarrassed. When he stood up, even though it was night, he was covered in mud and water and felt uncomfortable and unsightly. He couldn't walk yet.
Fu Xianyue was so ashamed that she said: "It was all because of my carelessness and it had nothing to do with His Highness the Prince. It happened just before I saw it. It really made His Highness laugh."
Li Mu said: "In that case, there's no need to be polite. If Mr. Fu doesn't mind, I'll help you go."
Fu Xianyue wanted to refuse, but there was no reason. His face had already turned red with embarrassment. Fortunately, the night concealed everything.
Li Mu decisively held Fu Xianyue's hand. Fu Xianyue was too nervous to come close. He took a step and staggered again, almost dragging Li Mu to the ground.
Li Mu said: "This won't work. Mr. Fu, I'm offended. I'll carry you over."
After Li Mu finished speaking, he didn't give Fu Xianyue a chance to think. He squatted down, carried Fu Xianyue on his back, and started trotting.
Although Fu Xianyue is a few years older than Li Mu, she is aloof by nature and only focuses on research, so she has long passed the best age for marriage.
In the dark, being carried away by a man, Fu Xianyue was anxious and ashamed, with tears streaming down his face. He wanted to cry but didn't dare, for fear of disturbing others.
Feeling aggrieved, he sobbed on Li Mu's back in a low voice: "What a shame, what a shame. Your Majesty, please put it down."
Li Mu said: "In urgent matters, Mr. Fu should not be a stickler for rules. It's dark and no one is around. Let's go there quickly, otherwise it will be even more embarrassing and ugly."