I’m Marquis in Great Tang

The next day, early morning.

Early in the morning.

The Dagongongs of Entire Court gathered at the east gate of Chang’an City.

Everyone became a small circle, and they discussed each. At the forefront are Pei Ji, Chen Shuda, Xiao Yu and the others, these are the core courtiers of the Li Yuan era. As for Li Shimin, Li Jiancheng, Li Yuanji and the others, they are on the other side. The others, such as Li divine ability, Li Xiaogong and others, and many small Officials of the DPRK formed their own circles.

Everyone discussed spiritedly.

Talking about today’s affairs.

When Li Yuan asked Xiao Li to send the letter, he also said that today’s purpose is to go to the scene to see the results of Du Qi’s road construction. Regarding the road construction, it was said to be in a frenzy, but the road was closed and the Imperial court officials did not take care of it, so no one knows the final result of the road construction, after all, I have not personally seen it.

Among the people’s discussions, some people think that Du Qi is sensational and deliberately gaining attention.

Some people think that Du Qi has real materials.

Du Qi really does things.

At this time, Du Qi’s Carriage arrived at the city gate. He got off the Carriage and strode over. Du Qi didn’t go to the area where Li Shimin was. He just nodded to Li Shimin and walked to the side to stand on his own.

No one came closer.

No one talked to Du Qi either.

After all, the officials of the Imperial court are mainly divided into two factions.

The first one is from Eastern Palace.

The second person is Prince of Qin.

The minority is neutral.

The problem is that although Du Qi is well-known and praised by many people, from start to finish, Du Qi is not an official in the court, has no influence in the Imperial court, and has never participated in any government affairs. of.

So he doesn’t know anyone.

Du Qi is also happy and quiet, he slightly closed eye to rest his mind.

Li Shimin saw Du Qi alone and wanted to walk over, but Zhangsun Wuji held him back. After Zhangsun Wuji’s eyes, Li Shimin also realized that his relationship with Du Qi should not be vocalized, so Li Shimin did not go over.

Time is passing by.

When I was away, I was getting closer and closer.

At this time, the sun is already shining. After all, the weather in May is not very hot, and the weather is quite refreshing. The weather is not hot or cold, which is very good.

“Wheel! Wheel!”

At this moment, there was another sound of wheels turning.

It was the Carriage that Li Yuan was riding in. The Carriage stopped and the curtain lifted, but Li Yuan was seen walking down from the Carriage.

After standing still, Li Yuan swept around.

His eyes fell on Du Qi’s body.

Li Yuan saw Du Qi standing alone, and the people around him in groups of three or four, gathered together, chatting and talking, but Du Qi was alone, Li Yuan sighed for no reason.

I think Du Qi is rather pathetic.

The moment this thought arises, the next moment has been suppressed.

Li Yuan regained his composure.

Li Yuan walked straight to Du Qi’s side, stood still and looked around at the people around him, and asked: “Are everyone here?”

“reporting to Father Emperor , Everyone has arrived.”

Li Jiancheng stood up and answered.

His eyes swept across and landed on Du Qi’s body, with a cold color in his eyes. Deep in the eyes, there is more hatred. It’s just Li Jiancheng who hides this sentiment well.

Li Yuan instructed: “Since everyone is here, let’s go and see a section of the road repaired by Du Qi. You all come to see and comment by the way.”

“Yes!”

Everyone answered together.

“Go!”

Li Yuan gave an order and took Du Qi to the front.

Because it is not far, it is only a quarter of an hour away, so the entire group is on foot. Li Yuan talked to Du Qi as he walked, not aware of the passage of time, and in a blink of an eye he has reached the starting point of the first stage journey.

On the side of the road, there is a dedicated person guarding it to avoid trouble.

Du Qi and Li Yuan walked straight forward together. As soon as you exit the mud road, you enter the concrete Cement Road. This Cement Road is two zhang wide, and you can see the thickness from the side, almost four inches thick. Such roads are poured piece by piece and then spliced ​​together, steadily lying on the ground.

One by one, the Small Officials have stepped on the concrete road cast by Cement.

If you step on it, the road will not be affected at all.

Li Yuan rubbed the soles of his feet a few times, and even asked Xiao Li to fetch a sword and thrust it into the ground with the tip of the sword a few times, without seeing any wear on the road.

Li Yuan was shocked.

The road is so hard.

When Li Yuan was shocked, Li Jiancheng, Li Shimin, Xiao Yu, Pei Ji, Chen Shuda and other civil and military officials at the Imperial court, all tried the road, all of them exclaimed , Is even more amazed.

This road is simply unprecedented.

The road surface is extremely hard and is not affected by wind, sand, rain and snow. Especially the pavement of the road, there are neat scratches, and the soles of the feet are not slippery.

“His Majesty, this thing is really amazing.”

Pei Ji came to Li Yuan’s side, stroked his beard under his jaw, and exclaimed: “This road is built, Then from Cháng’ān to Lantian County, the speed of rushing according to This old official estimate can save at least half of the time.”

“Of course, for ordinary people, if you don’t hurry, it will have little effect. , But it is always more comfortable to walk.”

“For marching wars, especially for transportation of supplies, this kind of road is simply cheap to the extreme. When the horses are carrying the supplies, the road is smooth, so it is easy to run. “

“According to the previous roads, even if the roads are built, many places are inevitably bumpy, and there is always something wrong.”

Pei Ji praised it.

When I looked towards Du Qi, I was full of praise.

Chen Shuda stroked his beard under his jaw and echoed: “His Majesty, I don’t know how expensive this road is. This old official is certain that if such a road runs through the main roads of all counties, His Majesty The control over various places has also been strengthened. Once something happens, you can reach it in the shortest possible time through this road.”

The rest of the people praised.

Everyone can see that such a path is excellent.

While everyone praised, Li Jiancheng stood by, but his expression was somewhat indifferent. There was more anger in the depths of those eyes. Because he and Du Qi are enemies, the more Du Qi is in the limelight, the more upset Li Jiancheng is. He can’t see Du Qi as good.

Li Jiancheng did not speak.

Just watched quietly.

In the praise of everyone, Li Yuan looked towards Du Qi and asked: “Erlang, this road is well-built. In such a short period of time, it has reached the point where it is right now, which is very good. I want to ask. Yes, is the road from Cháng’ān to Lantian County the same for each section?”

Du Qi said: “His Majesty, the minister dares to guarantee his personality. There is absolutely no problem. Each section The roads of this place are indistinguishable from the roads of this place.”

“Good, good, good!”

Li Yuan nodded one after another, his face full of joy .

This is a good thing.

Li Yuan said resolutely: “Erlang, what is the cost of this road? If I want to build such roads on the main roads of states and counties across the country, do you think it can be widely promoted?”

Du Qi said: “His Majesty, promotion is possible, but large-scale promotion is probably very difficult. Furthermore, if it is to enlist and do work, I am afraid it will cause a huge burden to the people.”

“The best way is for the Imperial Court to pay the money, outsource this Engineering Project, and hand it over to a professional person. This is just a waste of money.”

“At the same time , It can also allow the people to do something, so that it will not increase the burden of the people.”

Du Qi said resolutely: “Road building is originally a good thing, but a good thing must be done well, otherwise it will be easy Become a disaster.”