Liu Tan said, "This is a new type of plow."
Gongshu Yi looked up at him and then looked down at the drawing, his face full of disbelief. At this moment, he was thinking: Is Your Highness lying to me?
The Gongshu family was not well off, and Gongshu Yi had been exposed to farming since he was a child, and had even used a treadle plow, but he was unable to combine what was drawn on the drawing in front of him with the plow.
Aside from the vaguely visible plow body, what does the rest of the area have to do with the plow? What is it used for? And why are there so many plow bodies?
Liu Tan sat there and asked, "Do you understand?"
Gongshu Yi weighed the pros and cons in his mind, then gritted his teeth and decided to go back and gather all his brothers and sisters to research. He didn't believe that they couldn't figure it out!
But before he could pretend to be rich, he heard His Royal Highness the King of the Northern Territory knock on the desk and say, "Tell the truth."
Gongshu Yi could only whisper, "I don't quite understand. No, I can understand the numbers on the blueprint, but... how do I use this?"
Liu Tan knew this would happen. After all, the moldboard plow was quite different from the traditional plow used by flower growers, not to mention that it had suddenly become so much more advanced.
He waved at Gongshu Yi and said, "Come, I'll explain it to you."
It's called an explanation, but in fact it's just a recitation of the functions of each part. The focus is on what effect Liu Tan wants.
Gongshu Yi was a little confused after hearing this: "Since Your Highness has even drawn up the blueprints, why not just summon the craftsmen to make it?"
It seems that there is absolutely no room for the Gongshu family to play a role here.
Liu Tan said gravely, "Because I only know the general outline of this, I don't know anything else. I need to try a little bit. You have experience and can avoid some detours. Um, you... can do it?"
Gongshu Yi finally understood what Liu Tan meant. To put it simply, they should be more proficient in this area, so they know what level each part should be completed to. If they simply let the craftsmen do it, they might need a little bit of experimental data.
Liu Tan is not afraid of wasting things, but he doesn't want to waste time!
Gongshu Yi thought of this and immediately promised, "We will definitely work hard!"
Liu Tan said, "We have to get it out before February at the latest. If you don't, I'll fine you!"
The feudal monarchy is so unreasonable, they punish people at will!
Gongshu Yi didn't think there was anything wrong and left with full confidence.
Liu Tan stretched and said, "Well, it just so happens that the work has been handed over to them, so we can prepare for the Lantern Festival."
Lu Xuan, who had been tactfully standing by without interrupting him, asked, "How are we going to celebrate the Lantern Festival?"
Liu Tan said, "What else can we do? We can just live our own lives. If anyone wants to get together, let them. Anyway, there won't be any palace banquets."
For someone like Liu Tan who absolutely doesn't want to go out if he can stay at home, socializing is actually quite a headache. That's why the Northern Kingdom is more harmonious, and he really feels the joy of doing business here.
Otherwise, Liu Tan would have submitted a petition requesting the reduction of his fiefdom not long after he became a vassal - he wouldn't have to worry about this after returning to Chang'an.
Of course Lu Xuan was happy that there was no palace banquet.
Although she had joked before about reserving the position of queen for him, Lu Xuan always had to sit at the bottom during formal occasions.
He was not dissatisfied because he could not be on equal footing with Liu Tan. He was just unhappy because he was too far away from Liu Tan and he could not show it too obviously.
No matter how unscrupulous the two of them are, they have to restrain themselves in such situations. Besides, not everyone knows about their relationship.
Lu Xuan asked happily, "How do you want to play?"
Liu Tan turned to look at him and said, "It's nice to watch from the city wall, but I think it's better to participate in person."
Lu Xuan understood instantly that this meant he wanted to go on a secret visit.
On the fifteenth day of the first lunar month, Liu Tan and Lu Xuan didn't even bring any guards with them, and they changed their accessories into more ordinary ones. They looked like two young men from wealthy families, and they rode out of the palace on horseback.
Before they left, Miao Rui and Bigao circled around Liu Tan and said, "Your Highness, please let me follow you. I promise not to disturb your Highness and the King of Wusun."
Liu Tan waved his hand and said, "No need. Consider it a vacation for you. It won't be long, but you two haven't had any rest this year. While we're out, do whatever you want. Just don't set the palace on fire."
Bigao smiled bitterly: "Your Highness, you are joking. You...you didn't even bring your guards with you, and you didn't even let me follow you. There are so many people outside, maybe some bandits have sneaked in. You..."
Liu Tan turned around and looked at him expressionlessly: "Do you think I'm eight years old?"
He is already eighteen years old, and is accompanied by a tall and straight young man from a minority ethnic group who looks like someone not to be trifled with. This combination is the most difficult to target, and one would have to be crazy to target them.
It would be better to say that this is the time when there are the most thieves.
Miao Rui and Bigo were ruthlessly left behind. As Liu Tan left, he warned them, "If the Prime Minister comes over or sends someone over, just tell them that Axuan and I went on a private trip. No one is allowed to disturb us today, understand?"
Miao Rui and Bi Gao had no choice but to agree, thinking in their hearts, how could Huo Xiang come here on this day?
Who knew that Huo Guang didn't come, but sent Huo Shou to deliver a lantern. Previously, in order to create the Lantern Festival, Liu Tan directly promoted that lighting lanterns on the fifteenth day of the first lunar month was for praying for blessings.
In order to complete this statement, Liu Tan sent several glass lamps to the homes of important officials.
Even Huo Shou was not left out. Huo Shou had been neglected for many years. Although he was domineering and no one dared to mess with him when he was in the countryside, and Huo Guang visited him from time to time and treated him well, he was still very excited to be suddenly cared for by another person. So after obtaining Huo Guang's consent, he made a lantern by himself.
However, his lanterns were made of paper, and the recipe was kindly provided by Huo Guang.
On the fifteenth day of the first lunar month, he excitedly came to show it to Liu Tan, but unexpectedly, His Highness was nowhere to be seen.
Huo Shou returned home somewhat disappointed. Huo Guang saw him looking dejected, his ears drooping, and couldn't help asking, "Why? Your Highness doesn't like it?"
That shouldn't be the case. Liu Tan has always been a very gentle person. Even if he really doesn't like Huo Shou, he won't criticize him in person.
Huo Shou looked up at Huo Guang and said, "His Highness is with the King of Wusun and he said he doesn't want to see outsiders."
Huo Guang paused, then remained silent for a long moment before saying, "It's okay. He'll see it sooner or later." Seeing Huo Shou's lack of interest, he couldn't help but pat his nephew's head and said, "Get ready and change your clothes. Uncle will take you to see the lanterns."
After hearing this, Huo Shou became happy again and happily went to change his clothes and prepare to go out.
As they were leaving, Huo Shou said, "Uncle, how about we go to both the East and West Markets? I heard the lanterns in each place are different."
Huo Guang replied, "Of course you can, but you must follow me closely when we get to the West Market."
Huo Shou was very happy. On weekdays, his uncle seldom allowed him to go to the West Market. After all, the West Market was a mixed crowd and the environment was not very good. Moreover, even though Liu Tan was very strict in the management of Shuofang City, there were bound to be thieves and the like, and thieves had also begun to emerge recently.
If it was just some money lost, Huo Guang would not care too much, but if Huo Shou was kidnapped by a bandit, Huo Guang would probably go crazy.
At this time, Liu Tan and Lu Xuan were also discussing on their horses: "Should we go to the East Market first or the West Market first?"
Lu Xuan thought for a moment and said, "Let's go to the West Market and see if the boss is still there."
"Ah? Which boss?" Liu Tan was a little surprised, thinking that Lu Xuan had secretly gone to Xishi to make enemies with some boss.
Then he heard Lu Xuan say, "It's the boss who set up the pot-tossing game. He still owes me a jade pendant."
Liu Tan: ???
It's been so long, why are you still thinking about it?
He was at a loss whether to laugh or cry and said, "Just let him go."
Lu Xuan insisted, "No, I said last time that I would win the jade pendant back and give it to you."
Liu Tan said, "Didn't you give me a better one?"
Lu Xuan insisted: "Not the same."
Liu Tan lit a candle for the boss in his heart, thought for a moment and said, "Then let's go to the East Market first."
Lu Xuan turned to look at him. Liu Tan said, "I just came back from the East Market. There shouldn't be many people there. If I go there now when there are a lot of people, I'll attract too much attention. If I get discovered, I'll probably get into trouble."
A large number of people would easily lead to a stampede. Those people might not dare to do anything to Lu Xuan and Liu Tan, but they were bound to watch. It would be terrible if someone died at this time.
Lu Xuan nodded and said, "Okay."
Liu Tan turned around and looked around and said, "Hey, I originally wanted to organize a city-wide lantern festival, what a pity..."
It's a pity that he didn't succeed, but when you think about it, people in the future will cover the entire city with lanterns. Now he has at least set up two markets, which is not bad.
The lanterns in the East Market are all relatively large. In addition to the lanterns placed at intervals on both sides of the road, shops also place lanterns in front of their own store doors.
Moreover, those who can open a shop in the East Market are basically wealthy people. Although the lanterns are not exquisite, they look quite vivid.
Liu Tan and Lu Xuan had already placed their horses in a special stable. The two of them walked hand in hand on the road, ignoring the strange looks from others.
Liu Tan didn't think there was anything wrong. It had to be said that status and money were probably a person's greatest confidence.
He now knew that even if everyone disliked him and Lu Xuan, they still couldn't do anything about them. If they knew their identities, they probably wouldn't even dare to discuss them.
Compared to his calmness, Lu Xuan felt like he was about to float up at this moment.
Just now when Liu Tan took the initiative to hold his hand, the thousands of lights became meaningless in his eyes, and only that person was left in his eyes and heart.
As they walked, Liu Tan approached Lu Xuan and said, "I really underestimated the creativity of the people."
Originally, he thought that since he had made lanterns in the shape of lotus and fish, everyone would follow suit. However, he never expected that they would come up with so many new shapes. Although he could understand the images of chickens, ducks, and geese, he really didn't understand what the store owner was thinking when he put a pig's head at the door?
Liu Tan, watching, grumbled to Lu Xuan, "Everyone's really letting themselves go. It's like a riot of demons. I wonder what the situation is like in West Market."
Lu Xuan, who had been silent until now, said in a deep voice, "West Market... maybe there's someone he knows there."
"Ah?" Liu Tan followed Lu Xuan's gaze and immediately saw Huo Guang's uncle and nephew not far away from them.
Liu Tan: "Hahaha...what a coincidence!"
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