The reason why Luo Yong presented this pair of boots to Li Shimin this time was not to wear them personally, but to let him see the military role of these boots.
This was not a truly peaceful era.
According to the distribution of power at this time, the Tang Dynasty occupied the Central Plains, with Tubo in the southwest, Western Turks in the west, Xueyantuo in the north, and Mohe and Shiwei in the northeast.
None of them were fuel-efficient. lamp.
As for the surrounding countries, which country does not want to have more land and population, especially the Tang Dynasty's land is so fertile and rich.
Under such circumstances, frictions on the borders are inevitable.
Since war is unavoidable, Luo Yong hopes that the soldiers of the Tang Dynasty can at least die less.
It is said that swords have no eyes on the battlefield, but in addition to the injuries and deaths when facing the enemy head-on, the long marching route, and the harsh combat environment , often also greatly consuming the health and lives of soldiers.
In this age without antibiotics, even an inconspicuous wound will send you to the death gate.
Without a pair of comfortable shoes, you have to march in a harsh environment, so many people will be injured.
Just like the horses in the past were not shoed, if the hoofs are worn out, the horse will be useless.
In this era, war not only means bloodshed and sacrifice, it also means an endless road, severe cold and heat, unpredictable weather, disease and death.
Li Shimin can naturally think of things that Luo Yong can think of.
As an emperor, his understanding and emphasis on military affairs are definitely not comparable to that of an idle person like Luo Yong.
So when Hao Jianping presented him with this pair of rubber-soled leather boots and told him the benefits of these boots, the emperor's originally somewhat lazy gaze suddenly became solid.
Under such gaze, Hao Jianping only felt that the pair of boots in his hands weighed a thousand pounds.
In the afternoon of that day, several officials in Chang'an City unexpectedly received the order to enter the palace to meet the Holy Spirit, and hurried to the palace.
Not long after, they hurried out of the palace.
After making some arrangements, they took their people out of the city.
Here, In the rainy and snowy weather, he rode a fast horse and rushed out of Chang'an City without looking back.
The Emperor ordered them to go to the Qinling area to collect a large amount of Eucommia leaves and build a warehouse on the spot for storage.
As for the follow-up work, he will send people to inform them at that time.
What they have to do now is to collect as many Eucommia leaves as possible.
In addition, Eucommia seeds and Eucommia saplings should be purchased as much as possible and transported to Chang'an City.
His Majesty the Emperor will then have them planted in the mountainous areas around Chang'an City.
After arranging these tasks, Li Shimin summoned Tang Jian again.
"How are you doing, my dear?"
His Majesty the Emperor smiled and sat on the wooden couch.
The clothes on his body were not heavy, but he did not feel cold, and neither did Tang Jian.
The skilled craftsmen in the palace had already installed floor heating in this palace.
The fire wall was built, and it is said that they were all modified from the fire kang.
After winter this year, when a few fires were burned, everything in the palace was warm.
The ministers no longer complained when they went to court.
They spread out cushions and sat on the ground.
It was also warm, even for some old men.
Being warmed by the floor made me feel sleepy, which made me laugh a lot.
"Your Majesty, everything is fine."
Tang Jian bowed.
"Sit."
His Majesty the Emperor asked him to sit down.
This time, instead of giving him a cushion to sit on the ground, he was asked to bring a stool over and the two of them sat across from each other.
"I heard that when you came back from the north last time, you made a special trip to Lishi County."
After the two sat down, His Majesty the Emperor asked.
"Back to Your Majesty, we were going south from the grassland area and came all the way through the pass.
After passing Mengmen Pass, we heard from the locals that Luo Sanlang of Xipo Village, Lishi County, had built an unusually smooth cement road in the village.
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Road, so I went over to take a look."
Tang Jian replied.
"What is a cement road?"
His Majesty the Emperor has many ears and eyes, and he has actually heard about this matter for a long time.
However, he was focusing on promoting corn at that time, so he did not put more effort into this matter, let alone let anyone publicize it.
"This matter is somewhat miraculous.
The locals just mix yellow mud, lime and other materials, break it into mud, calcine it, and then crush it into powder.
In this way, it becomes cement, which can be used after mixing it with water. , paving the ground and building walls, it is much stronger than ordinary soil."
Since His Majesty asked, Tang Jian naturally knew everything.
He also visited the cement workshop for a while.
Although he didn't know the specific formula, he was familiar with the process of making cement.
I have some understanding of the process.
"How come you didn't come to talk to me when you came back when there was such a wonderful magic?"
His Majesty the Emperor said.
"The governor of Shizhou didn't report this matter to His Majesty."
Tang Jian immediately threw the blame.
This is not his job.
Why should he report everything?
I think he, Tang Jian, also made great contributions to the Tang Dynasty.
He even almost lost his life several times, but just because he took in several people He was just a lamb, so he was demoted.
Who would feel comfortable if he were replaced?
"But it's not as clear as what you said."
Of course, Li Shimin couldn't say that the Shizhou Governor didn't report this matter to him.
If he really said that, wouldn't it prove that the Shizhou Governor didn't take him seriously?
As an emperor, he You should be a coward.
In fact, the governor of Shizhou also reported this matter to him, so he just said this in a hurry.
Hao Jianping came to be an official through the imperial examination, and his family background was not as profound as those of the assassins in Chang'an City.
He acted very cautiously, and he also took him as the emperor seriously.
The monarch and his ministers talked again, and then His Majesty the Emperor expressed his intention of announcing Tang Jian's entry into the palace this time.
He actually wanted Tang Jian to go to Lishi County again to discuss the terms with Naluo Coffin Board.
It would be best if you could help him get the recipe for Eucommia gum and the recipe for cement.
"Since Your Majesty wants those two prescriptions, why not simply announce that Luo Sanlang is coming to Chang'an?"
Tang Jian suggested.
"My dear, I am afraid that the wind and snow will make it difficult to travel."
The emperor asked you to go do something, but you just went and you dared to push back.
"What's the trouble with these Xu Fengxue?
How can they be compared to those outside the Great Wall."
When Tang Jian was negotiating with the Turkic King, he almost left his life outside the Great Wall.
The reason why the Tang Dynasty was able to successfully destroy the Turks was And it's Tang Jian's contribution.
Even if you are the emperor, you can't just kill the donkey.
"Ai Qing, I'd better bring a few more people with me when I go here.
Fur clothes and heaters should be fully prepared."
Anyway, you have to go, and you have to go if you don't.
"I wonder what your Majesty will reward Narosaburo this time."
We can't let him go there empty-handed to ask for something.
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"Five hundred guan of money and one hundred bolts of silk," said His Majesty the Emperor.
"This" cement and eucommia gum combined together, such a great invention, not to mention the official status, is actually not even willing to give a false title.
No matter how much money it is, it is not a white body after all.
"But I think I gave you too little," His Majesty the Emperor asked. "" Tang Jian pondered.
It seems that the coffin board is less popular with the emperor than him.
"I heard earlier that you were bribed by Narosaburo with an umbrella.
I still didn't believe it, but now it seems to be true."
His Majesty the Emperor joked.
"Hey, it's just a gadget."
He even knows an umbrella so clearly, and he was just pretending to him before.
That's all, how can he still know about cement?
Regardless of whether he was happy or not, after receiving the order, Tang Jian had no choice but to go about his business obediently.
In the middle of winter, he led a large team of chariots and horses and headed towards Lishi County in the wind and snow.
As for His Majesty the Emperor, the reason why he did not summon Luo Yong to the capital this time, but asked Tang Jian to negotiate with him, was the reason.
It didn't seem like much.
The main reason was that the last meeting was not pleasant.
Although Luo Sanlang flattered him loudly, he was also very courageous when he criticized him in front of him.
As an emperor, can he be able to criticize anyone he wants?
If he accidentally reveals his anger, that kid But his life is at stake.
Even if he, as an emperor, has a good temper and can bear it, the impact of this incident will be very bad if word spreads.
He is criticized every now and then.
Can he still have dignity as an emperor?
There are also considerations in not granting him an official title.
If you seal these disobedient thorns one by one, you will only make yourself uncomfortable.
Let him stay in Lishi County to farm the coffin board.
If he can produce some good things, it will be a good thing for the country and the people.
Even the military deployment in the Mengmen Pass area needs to be intensified, so as not to let the barbarians kidnap him.
Luo didn't know it yet, but just because of his hot-headed confrontation, his career was completely ruined.
A few days later, His Majesty the Emperor had a conversation with his beloved general Yuchi Jingde and admired the boots.
For General Youwuhou, who had experienced many battles, appreciating this pair of leather boots was more enjoyable than those romantic affairs.
The monarch and his ministers first commented on the rubber-soled leather boots, and then Yuchi Jingde put on the boots.
They left the palace and went to the martial arts training ground.
When Luo Yong asked Cobbler Feng to make this pair of leather boots, they were made according to the specifications of warriors.
The size was too large and the shoe shape was slightly wider.
At this time, when Yuchi Jingde put it on his feet, it was still slightly tight except for the sides of the soles.
One point, the others are also suitable.
The general You Wuhou used swords, spears, swords and halberds on the martial arts training ground.
He practiced sparring with others and galloped on horseback.
Finally, he happily returned to Li Shimin.
"What a pair of good boots.
Your Majesty just saw that I am still moving well."
The general was in a particularly good mood as he started to move his body.
His voice was several times higher than usual when he spoke.
"Jingde's martial arts skills have not fallen behind."
His Majesty the Emperor praised.
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"These boots are really easy to wear.
You can run and jump freely.
The soles are soft and strong.
You see, I have been running in the snow for so long, and the insides of these boots are still dry."
The general said at this moment The son was so happy that he did not hesitate in his normal image of being an official in court.
He even took off one of his boots and handed it to the emperor to see.
"Indeed."
His Majesty the Emperor thought his feet smelled too bad, so he didn't really get closer to take a look.
He just took a brief glance.
"These boots are really good, and they keep your feet warm when you wear them."
Yuchi Jingde said, and put on the boots again.
A palace servant next to him held his original pair of shoes and pushed them towards him.
Not even a glance.
"Hiss" His Majesty the Emperor originally wanted to say something, but after thinking about it, he decided to forget it.
There are thorns everywhere in this place, both inside and outside.
It is rare to find someone who is honest, honest and willing to listen to him.
So that afternoon, General You Wuhou wore these new boots and happily left the palace.
But he didn't know that if it weren't for those thorny heads to serve as a foil for him, how could he get such a big deal today?
After all, these boots fit the Emperor himself.
The author has something to say: Let me take a look at the territorial map of the ninth year of Zhenguan.
I have always had the feeling that the Tang Dynasty was very powerful and the surrounding areas were just small organizations and small forces.
After looking at the map, I found that this was not the case. gd1806102: