Li Shimin was stunned for a moment, then burst into laughter: "Okay! I will take Sizi to the Ministry of Works to see how Sizi builds this steam engine!"
Soon, Li Shimin took the little princess, followed by Empress Zhangsun, Li Lizhi, and all the civil and military officials in the court to the Ministry of Works.
When the craftsmen in charge of the construction saw the emperor coming in person, they all knelt down and saluted.
Li Shimin waved his hand to let them stand up, then pointed at the little princess and said:
"Today, my little princess is going to build a steam engine here. You all need to watch carefully and learn from her!"
The craftsmen looked at each other, confused.
But they dared not disobey the emperor's words, so they all gathered around and looked at the young princess curiously.
The little princess didn't take it seriously and directly ordered, "Let's go! Take me to the blacksmith shop! And bring all the best iron ingots you have!"
"Also, I need copper or steel for steam engine boilers and water pipes, as well as leather or rubber for sealing, and all sorts of other things..."
The little princess gave orders in an orderly manner, her tone revealing an unquestionable firmness.
The craftsmen in charge of the construction were confused.
But seeing how serious the little princess was, and with His Majesty the Emperor also present, they did not dare to be negligent in the slightest.
Soon, someone led the little princess to the blacksmith shop, while others were busy preparing the various materials and tools she needed.
Li Shimin, Empress Changsun and others watched quietly from the side, with expectant looks on their faces.
Especially Li Shimin, his heart was filled with excitement and curiosity.
He originally thought that the little princess would cast a spell to create a steam engine.
But now it seems that is not the case at all.
Could it be that... she really knows how to make this complicated machine by herself?
Or is it to command these craftsmen under the supervision of the Chief Engineer to build steam engines?
Led by the craftsmen, everyone soon arrived at the blacksmith shop.
There are blazing fires, clanging hammers, and a bustling scene.
The little princess looked around and nodded with satisfaction.
"Move the iron ingots here." The little princess said, pointing to an open space.
The craftsmen hurried to action, moving the heavy iron ingots to the location designated by the little princess.
The little princess stood aside, observing the iron ingots carefully, as if thinking about how to turn them into a sophisticated steam engine.
Suddenly, the little princess took action.
With her natural strength, she picked up an iron ingot, placed it on the anvil, then swung the hammer beside her and began to hit the ingot.
The craftsmen were stunned. They didn't expect that the little princess actually knew how to forge iron!
The ministers were stunned, Empress Changsun was stunned, and Li Shimin was even more stunned.
They didn't expect that the little princess actually planned to build a steam engine by herself?
Under everyone's gaze.
The hammer in the little princess's hand seemed to have life, jumping on the iron ingot, and every strike was precise and powerful.
Over time, the iron ingot gradually deformed and eventually became...
Suddenly, with a "clang", the hammer was thrown to the ground by the little princess.
She threw herself directly into the arms of Empress Changsun, "Mother, Sizi is very tired and needs to sleep~~"
As soon as she finished speaking, the little princess fell asleep in Empress Changsun's arms.
After all, although the little princess was born with supernatural powers, she was still a child after all.
Even if she had the intention, she was ultimately limited by her age and physical strength.
The blacksmithing work just now had exhausted her strength.
Looking at the little princess sleeping peacefully in Empress Changsun's arms, everyone was at a loss whether to laugh or cry.
A glimmer of admiration flashed in Li Shimin's eyes. He didn't expect that his little princess would have such perseverance and determination.
Although the steam engine was not completed in the end, this spirit and courage are invaluable.
"Okay, everyone, go away."
Li Shimin waved his hand and asked everyone to leave. "Let Sizi have a good rest. We will continue tomorrow."
The craftsmen also dispersed, but they were all full of respect for the little princess in their hearts.
The next day, the little princess regained her spirits and started her steam engine manufacturing business again.
This time, Li Shimin refused to let her do the ironworking herself, but instead instructed the craftsmen to do it.
The little princess also knew that she was reckless yesterday, so she did not insist on doing it herself.
Instead, he stood aside and began to carefully guide the craftsmen in their operations.
"Look, this part needs to be polished more carefully, and the joints here must fit perfectly.
Otherwise the steam engine will leak and won’t work properly…”
The little princess held the blueprint and explained it in detail, pointing out the areas that needed attention during the casting process.
The craftsmen gathered around the little princess, listening attentively to her every word.
His eyes followed the detailed drawing in her hand.
Although each of these craftsmen has unique skills and rich experience.
But faced with this unprecedented mechanical device, they couldn't help feeling a little helpless.
"Well, do you understand the principle?" The little princess raised her head and asked in a childish yet majestic voice.
"I understand, Your Highness!" The craftsmen answered in unison, with looks of admiration on their faces.
The little princess nodded with satisfaction, and then solemnly handed the drawings to the craftsmen.
"In that case, let's start casting the parts according to the instructions on the drawing."
The craftsmen took the drawings carefully, as if they were taking on a heavy responsibility.
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