In the next few days, the two of them traveled by car.

Starting from Xining, we visited the colorful Danxia landform scenic area.

Then there are the Jiayuguan Tower, the Crescent Moon Lake at Mingsha Mountain, and the Mogao Grottoes in Dunhuang...

We rode camels and camped in the desert.

I played another game by the way.

You know what, fighting in the desert really has its own unique flavor.

The two of them took a tour along the Qinghai Northwest Grand Loop Scenic Area.

Moreover, I play games every night when I go to a new place.

A full eleven days.

It was already mid-May when we returned to Qingdu.

Zhuang Zhou continued to devote himself to the construction of Datang.

The first phase of the photovoltaic power generation project has been launched.

Before leaving Qingdu, Zhuang Zhou went to the auction company to check out the decoration situation.

Zhuang Zhou had previously proposed to decorate the auction company to make it more distinctive.

The main reference is the style of antique shops.

The designer skillfully incorporates modern and classical elements, creating a room that is both solemn and elegant while also incorporating modern convenience and comfort.

Overall, Zhuang Zhou was quite satisfied.

I estimate that the first autumn auction can be held in autumn at the latest.

I have been busy for so long and have accumulated so many treasures.

It’s time to convert it into money!

…

Time flies, and it’s June in the blink of an eye.

Now the crops in Mount Li have grown.

The corn has already bloomed and produced tiny kernels.

During this period, Zhuang Zhou only did one thing.

It means gathering people and conducting training.

In order to build a solar power station, we must first train a group of professional talents.

Now Li Er is also watching closely and runs towards Mount Li whenever he gets a chance.

The imperial court gave money when needed and people when needed.

There is only one goal, which is to build the first solar power station as soon as possible.

Technical training would definitely not be completed by Zhuang Zhou alone.

So, now he doesn't have to be so shy anymore.

Just let Ural release the explanatory video.

This is a very troublesome thing.

Zhuang Zhou had to first train everyone on the numbers 123 and the letters ABC...

This is not the most troublesome thing.

The most troublesome part is setting up the electric poles, pre-burying the pipes, and pulling the wires.

The weather is getting hotter!

Zhuang Zhou also wanted to get the first phase of the project started as soon as possible.

In June, the midsummer sun is scorching.

The construction site at Mount Li is a busy scene.

Zhuang Zhou and the technical team worked day and night, and everyone had a common goal in mind.

Let Datang’s first solar power station be erected on this land as soon as possible.

During the day, Zhuang Zhou not only has to go to the construction site in person to guide the workers in their construction.

Meetings are also held from time to time to summarize work progress.

Discuss problems encountered with the technical team and plan the next work plan.

In the evening, we have to go back to the modern warehouse to move materials.

Despite the heavy workload, Zhuang Zhou felt unprecedented fulfillment and satisfaction.

Time goes by day by day.

The first phase of the Lishan solar power station project is also progressing at full speed.

Early in the morning.

Zhuang Zhou is directing workers to set up the solar base support.

Although it was the first time for these workers to do such a thing.

But after all, it is not high-tech.

Do it a few times and you will become proficient at it.

It will take some time to complete the full installation.

They were busy until around noon when a eunuch came to the palace to announce the imperial decree.

He urgently summoned Zhuang Zhou to the palace to meet the emperor.

When Zhuang Zhou arrived at the Council of State, a group of bigwigs had already gathered there.

Zhuang Zhou originally thought that they were going to discuss solar power stations.

It seems that it is not the case.

"Your Majesty, I wonder why you summoned me here today?"

Li Shimin smiled slightly and did not directly answer Zhuang Zhou's question.

Instead, he turned to look at Cheng Yaojin:

"Duke Lu, please explain!"

Cheng Yaojin nodded and said in a deep voice:

"Brother Zhuang, do you know the recent situation on the border?"

Of course Zhuang Zhou couldn't know this, he didn't care about it anyway.

Besides, he has been busy with the solar power station during this period.

He shook his head and asked:

"What's going on? Are the Turks on the border starting to stir again?"

The biggest border threat in the early Tang Dynasty was the Turks.

Of course, Tubo, Khitan and Nanzhao also frequently invaded the border.

However, as early as the fourth year of Zhenguan, the Turkic tribes had jointly requested Li Er to become the Heavenly Khan.

After that, all the tribes on the grassland recognized Li Er's identity as the Heavenly Khan.

But now, four years have passed, and the Turks seem to be getting restless again.

This is inevitable as grassland tribes do not engage in agricultural production.

Once there is a shortage of food and life becomes unsustainable, people have no choice but to resort to robbing.

For them, the Tang Dynasty was undoubtedly the best target for plunder.

Although this is a fierce tiger.

But if you are extremely hungry, what can a tiger do?

Cheng Yaojin glanced at Li Er and then continued:

"We previously sent an envoy to Tuyuhun to discuss salt lake mining, and we received a reply last night.

Tuyuhun has already agreed to our request."

Zhuang Zhou was delighted when he heard this:

“This is a good thing!

Once the salt lake is truly mined, the Tang Dynasty will have enough salt for consumption."

Zhuang Zhou has no control over what happens in the future.

At least during his stay in Chang'an, he could solve the salt problem.

To be honest, Zhuang Zhou wants to make money.

But I never thought of making money from salt.

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