Traveling through Du He, Li Chengqian's rebellion begins

According to Du He's original plan, he wanted to screen the curved plows of the four divisions internally first and determine the one with the best effect.

Unexpectedly, after Li Chengqian learned about the competition among the four departments of the Ministry of Works, he immediately became interested and asked to be the tester to judge.

Everyone in the four departments agreed with Li Chengqian's decision.

Because if Du He were to make the judgment, people from the Ministry of Works, the Ministry of Military Farms, and the Ministry of Water Resources would not feel at ease, thinking that Du He would favor his good brother Xiao Kai.

Xiao Kai also didn't want to be criticized and wanted to win by his strength.

Just as Li Chengqian was being carried onto the high platform by his personal guards on a sedan chair, a fast horse suddenly galloped from the direction of the imperial palace.

The imperial guards on horseback shouted loudly: "Your Majesty has ordered that in half a quarter of an hour His Majesty will bring civil and military officials to witness the birth of the new plow!"

wow~

A sudden uproar broke out among the officials watching around the platform.

They really didn't expect that such a trivial matter as the Ministry of Works testing a new plow would actually attract His Majesty.

When the officials from other departments who were mixed in with the officials of the Ministry of Works heard that Li Shimin and important civil and military officials were coming, their faces suddenly showed a hint of panic.

Because they came here secretly and did not say hello to the heads of various departments.

On the high platform.

The howling north wind was raging in the wilderness, and the fierce wind made the sleeves of Du He, Li Chengqian and others rustle slightly.

Du He tightened his snow-white fox fur coat and muttered helplessly.

"Your Majesty, why did you come here just when we were about to start?"

After hearing Du He's complaints, Li Chengqian, who was sitting on the sedan chair, felt much calmer.

Because Du He had told him in advance yesterday that the new plows innovated by the four departments of the Ministry of Industry were very effective in turning the soil, and there were also unexpected surprises.

Since the new plow has significant improvements, it would be best if your Majesty could come and see it with his own eyes. Maybe if your Majesty is happy, the reward to the Ministry of Works will increase.

Li Chengqian smiled and said, "Du He, if you don't have enough clothes on, go downstairs and wait for a while. Don't catch a cold."

Du He shook his head and said, "Thank you for your concern, Your Highness. As long as Your Majesty can give us more rewards, I will not feel cold even if I wear one or two fewer clothes."

Yu Chang, Xiao Kai and others who were standing behind Du He all showed envy on their faces when they saw Du He wearing a thick fox fur coat.

The Tang Dynasty laws had strict requirements on the dress of officials, and they were required to wear official robes outside when on duty.

Therefore, the clothes they wore were not warm enough, and their bodies were shivering slightly from the cold.

Since Du He's fox fur coat was a reward from His Majesty, he wore it every day and no censor dared to impeach him.

After all, it is a reward from the emperor, and wearing it is a kind of honor.

Less than half an hour.

Li Shimin, accompanied by Prince of Jin Li Zhi and hundreds of civil and military officials, came here in a mighty group.

Li Shimin, riding on the dragon chariot, did not go up to the platform, but sat inside the chariot with Jin Wang Li Zhi.

On the high platform, Du He thought that Li Shimin would come over and say a few words to encourage people, but he didn't expect that he didn't even get off the dragon chariot.

Moreover, the other ministers who followed them looked at the people from the Ministry of Works as if they were monkeys, with mocking expressions on their faces.

Moreover, Du He saw Fang Yiai in the crowd at a glance.

I saw Fang Yiai crossing his arms across his chest, glancing at me with disdain, looking like he really deserved a beating.

"Fang Yiai deserves a beating just like Cui Shenji."

If Choi Sun-ki was not his good friend, with his arrogant and annoying personality, he might have been beaten up by him long ago.

From the dragon chariot, Li Shimin's majestic voice was heard.

“Let’s start testing the new plow!”

Du He shouted in response from the platform: "Yes, sir!"

Then Du He turned his head and looked at Li Chengqian, and found that his eyes were looking at Li Zhi who was sitting in the dragon chariot, and his hands were clenched into fists.

Du He reminded in a low voice: "Your Highness, we are on the high platform in front of everyone, so we have to control our emotions."

"Let us test the new plow now. Your wisdom will surely spread among the people!"

After hearing Du He's reminder, Li Chengqian slowly turned his gaze away.

He gave the order in a deep voice: "Test the new plow now!"

Because in yesterday's drawing of lots, the new plow of the Water Department was tested first, and the new plow of the Resource Department was tested last.

So after hearing Li Chengqian's order, the people from the Water Department skillfully harnessed the straight-beam plow and the new plow to oxen of similar physique.

Li Chengqian, supported by two of his personal soldiers, personally held the new plow and prepared to drive the oxen to plow the field.

The civil and military officials were moved when they saw the prince, whose leg injury had not yet healed, brave the severe cold to personally test the new plow.

"Your Highness, please be merciful!"

"Today, I actually saw the shadow of Your Majesty on the prince's body!"

"The Tang Dynasty has welcomed two successive generations of holy rulers. This is truly a blessing for the people of Tianshan!"

Inside the dragon chariot.

When Li Zhi heard the officials' praises for Li Chengqian, a hint of jealousy appeared on his face.

Just as he was lost in thought, Li Shimin, whose eyes had been fixed on Li Chengqian, asked in a low voice.

"Pheasant, what do you think of this scene?"

Hearing his father's sudden question, Li Zhi came back to his senses.

He quickly replied in a low voice: "Father, I have seen what the Crown Prince has done and I believe that only by setting an example can we gain the loyal support of all officials."

“A wise ruler cannot just sit on a high throne and rule the world, but must also walk into the fields and into the lives of the people.”

Hearing Li Zhi's answer, Li Shimin first nodded, then shook his head slightly.

If what Zhinu said was what he thought in his heart, it proved that he had not yet understood enough.

Li Shimin then asked: "Any other thoughts?"

Li Zhi knew that his answer would not satisfy his father, so he frowned and thought seriously, then spoke with a lack of confidence.

"Only those who win the hearts of the people can gain the support of officials and the people?"

"Yeah." Li Shimin nodded with a smile.

Everything a monarch does, whether it is promising and granting fame, wealth and honor, or like Li Chengqian testing the new plow with his injured leg now.

The ultimate goal is to win people's hearts!

When Li Zhi saw that his answer was approved by his father, a look of joy suddenly appeared on his face.

At this time, Li Chengqian and a personal guard of the Eastern Palace were driving their respective oxen to plow the fields.

After just a few dozen breaths, the expressions of the civil and military officials who were originally discussing the matter suddenly became surprised.

Because the new plow used by Li Chengqian was much faster than the straight-beam plow next to it, and it turned the soil deeper than the straight plow.

When Li Chengqian returned to the starting point from the other end of the field, the soldiers who were plowing the fields with straight plows had only returned halfway.

"Oh my God!"

“The new plow really works!”

"And the newly plowed soil is so deep that the weeds might be uprooted!"