novelden Chapter 2176: Violation of the Rules Again
Chapter 2176: Violation of the Rules Again
They were the craftsmen left here by Prince Ji's Mansion, specifically responsible for making tools for the factory. Wang Wencheng's affairs did not have much impact on them.
Because they don't need to go to Wang Wencheng's workshop to work, but are under the jurisdiction of Ji Wangfu Office.
This time, Prince Ji summoned them and told them to build a carriage, but when they saw the blueprints, they were a little confused.
It was the first time in their lives that they had seen an eight-wheeled carriage.
Although the wheels do not need to be too large, a cart with eight wheels is still about thirty feet long and seven feet wide.
"Don't worry about what you're shipping, just make it."
Li Shen did not say what he was going to transport.
"Your Majesty, I am not trying to find out your secrets. I just want to know how heavy the things are to be transported, so I can know what size of cart to use."
Another craftsman hurried to explain.
"Oh, so that's how it is. I don't know exactly how much it weighs, but it must be at least over ten thousand pounds.
When you build it, you should make it as if it can carry 30,000 pounds."
"Thirty thousand pounds?"
Upon hearing this number, the two craftsmen were dumbfounded. King Ji actually dared to ask them to make a carriage that could pull 30,000 kilograms.
Isn't this a fantasy?
What kind of carriage can pull 30,000 kilograms of things?
"What? You can't do it? I spend so much money every year to support you, and this is your level?"
Seeing the two people's surprised expressions, Li Shen scolded.
"Your Highness, please calm down. This is what I meant. I am just a little shocked that I need to transport such a heavy item.
However, I still want to say one thing, Your Majesty, this carriage is very heavy.
Add tens of thousands of pounds of stuff, and I'm afraid the horses won't be able to pull it."
The craftsman explained to Li Shen in panic that for a carriage that could carry tens of thousands of pounds, the material itself was extremely important.
Not only does it have to be strong, but also thick. The load-bearing beam in the middle has to be as thick as an arm. How much more than a thousand pounds does the entire car weigh?
“You don’t need to worry about this. I will use military horses to pull it. If four horses are not enough, I will use eight. If horses are not enough, I will use sixteen.
All you have to do is design the corresponding lock on the shaft."
Li Shen replied indifferently after hearing this.
"This..." The craftsman was speechless, or seemed to be hesitant to speak.
"What? Is there anything wrong?" Li Shen asked with a frown.
“Your Majesty, since the pre-Qin period, there has been a saying that the emperor has six chariots. Our Tang Dynasty also follows this rule, which was formulated by Kong Yingda and others.
The Crown Prince and the Prince traveled in a carriage with four horses, but the chariots were different: the Crown Prince's was a golden chariot, while the Prince's was an ivory chariot.
Your Majesty, using eight or sixteen horses is beyond the rules."
Wang Xuance on the side explained.
"What? Violating the rules? Bullshit, do you think I'm in a carriage? This is a truck. I don't think that bastard dares to impeach me."
After hearing this, Li Shen immediately became like a fighting cock.
"Your Majesty, that being said, don't we have too many enemies? There will always be some people who will seize upon your mistakes and won't let go.
Maybe His Royal Highness the Crown Prince and His Majesty won't care if it happens once or twice, but if it accumulates, it will eventually affect His Majesty."
Seeing that King Ji was angry, Wang Xuance advised him.
Some things become shit if you talk about them too much.
Just like Yue Fei, he learned to be loyal to his country for decades, and finally turned it into serving his country with all his heart.
It really makes me cry.
However, Li Shen did not care about what Wang Xuance said. What was the matter with the extremely rare Chengdu and the handle? As long as this thing was transported to Chang'an City,
Finally, when it was put there, no one dared to say a word.
"Just do as I say. Remember, the wheels must be wide and round, unlike the wheels of the past."
Li Shen finally decided. As long as the wheels are wide enough, they can carry tens of thousands of pounds of things. With eight wheel positions and sixteen wheels,
Li Shen didn't believe it would work.
The craftsmen agreed immediately. They didn't care whether it was against the rules or not. They just did whatever King Ji asked them to do.
"Yes, I will obey the orders of His Highness Prince Ji."
"Go down." Li Shen waved his hand.
"Your Majesty, it has been completed, and it is almost the same as we expected."
After watching the two craftsmen leave, Wang Xuance came to Li Shen and said.
"Well, very good. Now it's time for me to perform. I will go to the workshop first and clean it up.
As soon as their carriage is built, I will set off for Qu Zhiping. The return trip will probably take more than half a month.
The affairs of Xizhou Prefecture will be handed over to you."
Li Shen nodded and a smile appeared on his face.
Finally it was his turn to play.
"Don't worry, Your Majesty. I will take good care of Xizhou Prefecture."
Wang Xuance bowed and saluted.
"I am very confident in your work. Go ahead and bring back my money.
No matter what means you use. "
"Yes, I will never disappoint your Majesty."
Wang Xuance bowed again and made his promise.
The next day,
News came from Xizhou City that Prince Ji was going on another long journey to suppress the rebellion.
This touched the people of Xizhou very much. How many days had King Ji returned? He was going out to suppress the rebels again. All this was for the people of Xizhou.
Pei Ziyu and the others were also very happy when they heard the news. Wang Xuance's plan had been accomplished, and their second step of asking for money was completed yesterday.
Now all we have to do is wait for news.
More importantly, Prince Ji no longer pays attention to this matter.
Two days later, Li Shen prepared the supplies and food, and surrounded by the ministers, he left Xizhou City and headed for his own industrial park.
All the workshops inside belong to Prince Ji's Mansion, but they are all closed now.
The departure of King Ji made the entire Xizhou feel much more relaxed. King Ji's presence made the officials and the clerks very depressed and nervous.
Pei Ziyu and General Li laughed happily.
As soon as King Ji left, they would regain the right to speak, and Wang Xuance, their agent, had been assimilated by them and became one of their own.
"Come on, Brother Wang, I would like to offer you a drink. Brother Wang is indeed very resourceful. He really convinced King Ji to go to the workshop. This will give us more time."
Inside the governor's residence, there was a banquet table with three people sitting around it: Pei Ziyu, General Li, and Wang Xuance.
After Prince Ji left, they gathered together, and Pei Ziyu even had someone prepare a table of dishes.
"Haha, Brother Pei, you are overpraising me. I am just telling the truth. Prince Ji is a money-loving person, so he naturally wants to go to the workshop to take a look."
Wang Xuance also picked up the wine glass and took a sip.
"I can't believe that His Royal Highness Prince Ji is so rich that he is actually so interested in money."
Pei Ziyu couldn't help but admire Li Shen. He was such a rich man, yet he was still so greedy for money?
"Haha, Pei Changshi, if Prince Ji wasn't so greedy, he might not have the wealth he has today.
Money? It's always greedy."
(鹄, 忾, 愎, 肓, 忎. I know a few of them without looking them up on Baidu.)