Although there were many types of fabrics in the early Tang Dynasty, the raw materials were hemp and silk.
Either way, the thermal insulation effect is very poor.
Cotton and flannel with good thermal insulation properties have not yet appeared.
In his early years, Li Shimin led troops to conquer the north and south, and he had a relatively good understanding of the situation among the people.
The winter weather in ancient times was much colder than in later generations, and countless people froze to death every year.
If it is true as Lin Xuan said, then Bai Diezi's importance to the Tang Dynasty can be said to be very great.
Li Shimin even thought more. If the soldiers of the Tang Dynasty had clothes that were effective in keeping out the cold, the soldiers of the Tang Dynasty could fight in winter.
He has a secret in his heart that he has never told anyone.
He wanted to accomplish what the previous Sui Dynasty had failed to do and attack Goguryeo.
Li Shimin knew that this idea was somewhat shocking, so he did not confide it to anyone.
But this plan never faded.
Over the years, he has been analyzing the reasons for the failure of the Sui Dynasty. One of the reasons is the bitter cold in Liaodong.
As long as we have warm clothes, we can avoid severe cold. Li Shimin believes that with the elites of the Tang Dynasty, Goguryeo can be wiped out.
Lin Xuan nodded solemnly and said, "It's absolutely true!"
Li Shimin quickly asked: "Are there any clothes made of white folds? Let me see."
"Now?" Lin Xuan stared at the boss.
Although it is August now, the weather is not particularly hot, but it is still around 30 degrees.
In this weather, it will be too hot if you wear a little thicker clothing. What is the difference if you add cotton or not?
This does not show the warmth of cotton at all.
Li Shimin also reacted and coughed twice to cover up his embarrassment and said: "How many Bai Diazi's seeds are there in total?!"
"Your Majesty, the seeds total more than thirteen thousand kilograms." Lin Xuan said!
Lin Xuan thought about it for a while but still had no intention of telling Li Shimin now.
Anyway, potatoes are only a little over a thousand kilograms now. Next year, I can plant them on a few acres of land at most, and I can grow them myself.
But cotton is different. With more than 10,000 kilograms of seeds, you can plant almost 8,000 to 9,000 acres.
He couldn't let his tenants grow them all. If he wanted to promote them, he had to rely on Li Shimin.
Li Shimin nodded and said: "You did a good job. As soon as the weather gets cold, make a piece of clothing and send it to me immediately. If Bai Diazi is indeed very effective in keeping out the cold, you guys will be rewarded!"
"Thank you, Your Majesty!"
Lin Xuan breathed a sigh of relief when he saw that Li Shimin finally stopped asking about Hou Junji.
Li Shimin pondered for a while and said, "I want to keep Hou Junji, can you do anything about it?"
No matter what, Hou Junji was considered loyal after following him for so long, and he was very capable. After Li Shimin lost his temper, he decided to spare him once.
But as an emperor, he cannot make people think that he is favoring Hou Junji.
Lin Xuan lost his voice and said: "Your Majesty wants me to commit perjury?"
He is not a fool. If Li Shimin doesn't want to deal with Hou Junji, he has plenty of ways, so why bother asking him.
He simply wanted Lin Xuan to testify for Hou Junji and settle the matter quickly.
Li Shimin didn't say anything, so he acquiesced.
Lin Xuan shook his head and said: "Your Majesty, I cannot do this!"
Hou Jun gathered his troops to plunder, but Lin Xuan did not stop him and could not stop him.
But if he was asked to testify for Hou Junji, he would not be able to pass the test in his heart.
Li Shimin looked at Lin Xuan with a gloomy face and said, "Do you want to resist the decree?"
To be honest, Li Shimin certainly likes people like Lin Xuan who have no ambitions.
But as an emperor, what he prefers is that everyone is under control, and Lin Xuan is always not among them.
Lin Xuan said in a neither humble nor arrogant tone: "Your Majesty, although I don't know the truth or falsehood of Mr. Wei's impeachment, it is not groundless. I am asked to testify, but I can't do it!"
"boom!"
Li Shimin stood up and shouted: "Lin Xuan, you are so presumptuous!"
Lin Xuan lowered his head and said nothing.
Li Shimin looked at Lin Xuan for a long time and said, "Go down!"
"I excuse you!" Lin Xuan bowed and retreated.
Walking out of the hall, Lin Xuan exhaled. Although Li Shimin was angry because of his rejection, he had no regrets.
…
"Dad, are you okay?" Hou De asked with concern.
Hou Junji nodded and said: "Everything is fine, everything is fine. How are you doing with the things that dad told you?"
Hou De nodded quickly and said: "Dad, my son has already been there. Duke Zhao said that just because of his corruption, dad will not be in big trouble."
Hou Junji frowned and thought for a while, then relaxed his brows.
Changsun Wuji's intention was nothing more than to tell him that he would never be able to get rid of his corruption.
But there is room for maneuver in the other two matters. Ask him if the tail is clean.
Hou Junji thought carefully and realized that Hou Qing was responsible for the death of King Gaochang, and Hou Qing would not betray him.
Except for Qibi Heli, who knew something about the death of Princess Gaochang, others could not provide any evidence even if they suspected it.
Thinking of this, Hou Junji breathed a sigh of relief.
If he had thought carefully about these things before, he would have been able to understand them.
But after he was imprisoned by Li Shimin, his mind was so confused that he couldn't concentrate on thinking about these things.
"Dad, what should we do now?" Hou De asked.
Hou Junji pondered for a while and then said: "Go back and seal all the things I brought back from Gaochang. Don't miss any of them. Don't worry about other things."
Now that things have happened, the treasure will definitely not be saved. Thinking of this, Hou Junji can't help but feel a little distressed.
Hou De nodded quickly and said, "Dad, let's do it now."
…
Cui Zhifeng said: "Uncle Clan, are we really not going to help Hou Junji?"
Cui Hao shook his head and said: "It's not that I won't help, it's that I can't help."
Cui Hao became angry when he mentioned this matter.
In order to eliminate Li Shimin's suspicion of Hou Junji, they made great efforts.
Five of the officials who took refuge with them died.
Who knew Hou Junji was so greedy that he would cause such a big stir in Gaochang.
If Hou Junji dies, all their investment in Hou Junji will be in vain.
Cui Zhifeng was stunned and asked: "Why?"
Cui Hao said: "Li Shimin is not a fool. If our people don't participate in the impeachment, it's impossible for him not to be suspicious. If he intercedes for Hou Junji again, he will be telling Li Shimin that he is with us, and then he will really be dead."
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If Li Shimin knew that Hou Junji was involved with the family, Hou Junji would have no chance of surviving.
Cui Zhifeng said hurriedly: "Then we will ignore Hou Junji?"
Cui Hao thought for a moment and said, "It's not easy for us to get involved in this matter. Let King Wei give it a try."
No matter what, the family has always longed for military power. After finally winning over a Hou Junji, he naturally didn't want anything to happen to Hou Junji.
Although Hou Junji is only doing this for profit and does not want to join them, now that he is on the ship, it is difficult to leave.
…
After Lin Xuan left the palace, he went directly to the military camp.
After returning from the expedition, the soldiers returned home in batches, and there were not many people in the camp.
"Cool!"
Lin Xuan came to the camp, but before he entered, he heard Cheng Chumo's voice coming from inside.
The sound was too fascinating, but Lin Xuan knew that Cheng Chumo must be using saltpeter to make ice again.
Every time he drank ice water before, he would make this sound.
Lin Xuan shook his head, opened the door curtain and walked in.
"See General!"
Cheng Chumo and others were a little surprised when they saw Lin Xuan coming in, so they quickly stood up and saluted.
Lin Xuan waved his hand and said: "I am still planning to use this to make money, don't let me know."
"make money?"
Cheng Chumo and others' eyes lit up and they said, "How to make money?"
The furniture shop they had just purchased before leaving for the expedition had not yet opened when they left, but they had already made a lot of money when they came back.
They had no doubts about Lin Xuan's ability to make money. When they heard Lin Xuan said he wanted to make money, they all became interested.
Lin Xuan smiled and said: "We won't be able to do it this year. You will know next year."
It's already early August, and it will start to cool down in more than a month at most.
The preparation of saltpeter may seem magical, but it is actually very simple.
It's not cost-effective to do it now. It's better to use this to make a fortune next year.
Seeing that they wanted to ask more questions, Lin Xuan raised his hand to stop him and said, "I have already reported the matter about Bai Diezi to His Majesty. Your Majesty said that after verification, he will be rewarded heavily."
"Okay, luckily Hou Junji didn't let us enter the city at first." Cheng Chumo said with a smile.
Yuchi Baolin said: "Yes, otherwise we would also be implicated by him."
Lin Xuan said with a faint smile: "Didn't you still blame him for not letting you make meritorious deeds?"
"Forehead!"
Cheng Chumo and Yuchi Baolin scratched their heads in embarrassment.
"Ha ha!"
Xue Rengui and Qin Huaidao laughed out loud when they saw their expressions.
Lin Xuan smiled and shook his head: "I will host a banquet at home tonight, and I will add a virtue award when the time comes. Let's have a good gathering. Rengui, you will come too."
"General, there are still people to guard the camp, so my subordinates won't go." Xue Rengui refused.
Lin Xuan waved his hand and said: "There is nothing important in the army. Just ask others to watch. You must go tonight."