Chapter 500 No one takes advantage, no one suffers
"Master Su, please take my car!" Li Chengqian invited.
Su Bucheng was a fourth-rank official. When the Su family invited guests to the palace banquet, one carriage could only accommodate the couple, Xiaotao, and Atang.
Su Laoer, Su Laosan and Su Ying have made outstanding political achievements in Lingnan and were specially invited to participate.
Su Lao Er and Su Lao San each rented a carriage at Duting Posthouse.
"Yes!" Su Ying did not refuse.
"I want to ride in my brother's car too!" Li Tai, who was about to get in the car, squeezed over immediately.
Li Chengqian rolled his eyes speechlessly. This Qingque was really too cunning. He was afraid that he would be too close to Lord Su.
The three of them were squeezed in the car. Li Chengqian wanted to ask something but couldn't, so he closed his eyes and rested.
Li Tai was completely unaware and remained in high spirits. "Master Su, does that centrifuge have other uses?"
Su Ying's surprise flashed across her face. "Could it be that His Highness the Fourth Prince has thought of more uses for it?"
"No, I see you haven't finished speaking." Li Tai showed a surprised expression, "Did I see it wrong?"
"Uh..." Su Ying pondered, she had never expected that the Fourth Prince was really very smart.
He is also very strategic and is best at speaking frankly. He will ask you directly, will you say it or not?
He did not have Li Chengqian's hesitation. He was favored by his father and was the second legitimate son, so he could attack or defend.
There is nothing to worry about when doing things, and every seemingly innocent act of coquettishness and question is full of little tricks.
It doesn't matter if he finds out. It would be fatal if the child of the royal family had no brains.
He couldn't help but sigh, if Li Chengqian had the courage to disregard the consequences and speak frankly to His Majesty about his inner thoughts and feelings, wouldn't the rift between father and son be so deep? Would he not be led astray by those sour Confucian scholars?
If you put yourself in His Majesty’s shoes, anyone would like Qingque if you were in his father’s position.
When encountering problems, Li Chengqian closed his heart and sulked. No, it was the emperor who didn't even give him a chance to explain himself.
Li Tai was different. He could speak frankly and the emperor had the patience to listen to him.
Over time, people will naturally feel that Li Tai is lovable and considerate, while Li Chengqian is rebellious and unruly.
So having a father who is strong and unmatched is both a blessing and a misfortune!
The throne of crown prince fell to the ninth prince Li Zhi, not only because he was the only child left by Empress Zhangsun, but also because the emperor felt guilty towards Li Chengqian.
After more than ten years of hard work, it was ruined under heavy pressure. His Majesty must have reflected on this.
Otherwise, he would not have brought Li Zhi with him and taught him personally.
Yes, who else can teach the emperor the art of ruling people except the emperor?
Those sour Confucian scholars are nothing but ministers. What else can they do besides trying to figure out the emperor's psychology?
Rather than admonishing Li Chengqian, it would be more accurate to say that they were taming and controlling Li Chengqian according to the emperor they wanted.
But Li Chengqian has the emperor's blood in him, and he is tough at heart and will not be tamed, so he confronts those ministers fiercely.
However, the emperor blindly believed the slander of the sour scholars and determined to accuse Li Chengqian of the crime.
In the end, the good prince was forced to go crazy and rebel.
By the time the emperor reflected and understood, Li Chengqian had already made a serious mistake and died of illness in exile in Qianzhou.
Therefore, he personally taught Li Zhi that his time was running out and his health was deteriorating, so he could only quickly let a prince become the crown prince and have the ability to take over the country.
"Master Su?" Li Tai leaned closer to Su Ying. Is it difficult to answer? She didn't speak for a long time!
"Ah? Oh!" Su Ying came back to her senses and smiled apologetically, "I was lost in thought. Your Highness, please forgive me!"
"Qingque! Don't be rude!" Li Chengqian opened his eyes and frowned slightly.
"Hmph! I didn't even ask a question, and I didn't do anything to Lord Su. Why are you so nervous?" Li Tai was unhappy.
"Forget it, if you don't want to say it, then don't say it!" Li Tai felt a little disappointed, thinking that Su Ying was closer to his brother.
"Your Highness, there's nothing you can't say!" Su Ying didn't want the two brothers to have any grudges over this.
"It was just a fleeting thought at the time. It wasn't very mature and unlikely to be realized."
"What idea?" Li Tai was curious. Lord Su's ideas were always bizarre, both reasonable and unreasonable.
"That centrifugal device, I was wondering if it could be used to make milk powder?" Su Ying said.
Milk powder was invented by the Mongols. Genghis Khan's army relied on milk powder for supplies, which solved the problem of military food. They also relied on milk powder for long-distance marches and battles in the desert.
If the Tang army had milk powder, would they be able to sweep across the Western Regions without being constrained by military rations?
"?" Li Tai grabbed Su Ying and asked in surprise, "How did you come up with that?"
"Qingque, let go!" Li Chengqian became anxious and stepped forward to pull Li Tai's claws away.
"Master Xiao Su! Can you really make milk powder?" Li Chengqian was struck by lightning. It was really shocking that cow's milk could be refined into dry powder.
"Well, Your Highnesses, I'm just saying this. Whether it will work or not will have to wait until Your Highness the Fourth Prince develops the centrifugal device before we can verify it.
Besides, it seems that there aren't many powerful people in the Tang Dynasty!" Su Ying felt a little regretful.
"There are not many cows, but there are quite a few sheep, so why can't it be goat's milk?" Li Tai wondered.
"Doesn't goat milk have a strong smell? I guess it can be extracted, but we still have to consider how to remove that smell. Besides, cow's milk is more nutritious than goat's milk," Su Ying explained.
"If that doesn't work, let's build a ranch and raise cattle!" Li Tai said decisively. "Once the centrifugal device is developed, we'll build a system to make milk powder."
Li Chengqian looked at Su Ying and intuitively felt that she might have something else to say.
Sure enough, Su Ying continued, "Whether this matter succeeds or not, your two highnesses must not make it public!"
"Why?" Li Tai was puzzled.
Su Ying stared into his eyes, "Think about who is in the Northern Desert, and what they have the most!"
"Hiss!" The two princes took a breath at the same time and understood instantly.
There are not many cattle and sheep in the Tang Dynasty. If the Turks learn from them, there will be cattle and sheep everywhere, making milk powder convenient.
At that time, people will use milk powder as military rations, eliminating the constraints of cattle and sheep, and can ride horses for long-distance raids, which is more mobile and free.
The enemy is becoming more powerful, and the Tang army will have to pay a greater price to deal with the Turks.
No wonder Master Xiao Su refused to say it at that time!
Li Tai glanced at Li Chengqian out of the corner of his eye, his mind racing. He had to tell his father this important information as soon as possible!
Milk powder is beneficial to the enemy, and to the Tang army as well! It must be developed as soon as possible!
Thinking of giving Aye a huge surprise tonight, Li Tai was so excited that his chubby hands clenched tightly and he couldn't sit still.
Li Chengqian was much calmer, but his chest rose and fell noticeably, and it was obvious that he also had this intention.
Su Ying turned her head and saw Li Chengqian looking at her, "Master Su, why don't you come with me to see the emperor later?"
"Yes, Your Highness!" Su Ying bowed.
"I'll go too!" Li Tai was a little annoyed. How could he let his royal brother take away the credit?
"Okay!" A triumphant smile flashed across Li Chengqian's eyes.
It would not be appropriate for me to go alone to see the emperor, or to bring only Lord Su with me. It would be better to make it clear and go together.
No one takes advantage, and no one suffers a loss.
The carriage from the East Palace drove straight into Chengtian Gate and headed towards Liangyi Palace.
"Hey, what are Gao Ming and the others doing?" Du He asked as he looked at the carriage going away.
Their carriage stopped at Chengtian Gate and they could only enter the palace on foot.
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