In the hall, Sun Simiao and Du Ruhui were surprised by the difference in temperature between indoor and outdoor. The wind outside was biting, the inside was as warm as spring, and there was no charcoal basin in the hall.

The two of them looked around curiously, trying to find out the secret.

The ghost doctor looked at the two of them at this moment and said with a smile: "Uncle Sun, Mr. Du, are you two curious about this wall of fire?" ”

A wall of fire?

The ghost doctor continued to explain the structure and function of the wall of fire, and when the two of them reached out to feel the temperature of the wall, they couldn't help but marvel.

"His Royal Highness King An Le is truly a genius who can build such a miraculous house. If this method is popular, not so many people will die from tobacco poison every winter. ”

Every winter, deaths due to improper ventilation are frequent. In Chang'an City alone, there have been more than a dozen such incidents this year.

Outside the hall, Shen Xingchen quickly stepped forward to open the sheepskin curtain for Tang Xiao. Sun Simiao and the three stopped talking when they heard the movement, and when they turned around, they saw Tang Xiao appear at the door, and slowly got up and saluted.

"The three gentlemen don't have to be polite, they don't have to worry about being late, and I hope you will forgive me." Tang Xiao sat down on the main seat and asked, "Elder Sun, can the medicinal food of the two kinds of meat I provide you have any results?" ”

Sun Simiao nodded, explained the effects of these medicinal diets one by one, and praised them again and again. After listening to the medicine king's narration, Tang Xiao was finally relieved: sure enough, there was not much deviation from the efficacy in his memory.

"I don't know where Your Highness got these recipes?"

Hearing this, Tang Xiao was a little stunned, and smiled awkwardly: "These dishes are made by Chef Fan of the Royal Mansion according to my tastes and preferences over the years. ”

The three of them didn't have much doubt about Tang Xiao's nonsense. In addition to admiration, I couldn't help but be in awe of Chef Fan, who had only met three or twice. If they hadn't tasted these dishes made of meat, they would probably have some bad opinions about the restaurant like most people.

"If it can be popularized in the hands of His Highness, it can be said to benefit all people. Sun's old bones have to follow His Highness first, and I hope Your Highness will not dislike it. ”

"Old Fairy Sun said with a smile, with your help, you can't ask for anything."

During the chat, Tang Xiao introduced them to the workshop of the Grange, which immediately aroused the interest of Sun Simiao and Du Ruhui. So, accompanied by Tang Xiao, Sun Simiao and Du Ruhui first visited the brick kiln and cement kiln, and then visited several workshops powered by waterwheels by the river.

Sun Simiao never thought that the waterwheel would be so useful, and asked, "Your Highness, can the old man stay here for a while and take a look around?" ”

Tang Xiao nodded and smiled: "Old Sun, let Xingchen accompany you to take a good look." If anything, ask him to inform me. ”

Sun Simiao thanked him and went to the paper mill not far away under the leadership of Shen Xingchen. Only Tang Xiao and Du Ruhui were left next to the waterwheel.

The waterwheel rotated slowly, the water murmured and splashed.

"Mr. Du is used to living in the palace these days?"

"Du thinks this grange is better than the palace."

Looking at Du Ruhui's meaningful smile, Tang Xiao smiled helplessly: "Mr. Du doesn't have to turn around, since Mr. Du has taken Mr. to the palace, Mr. should understand the meaning." If there is anything to say, Mr. just say it clearly, worry-free must know everything, and say everything. ”

Hearing this, Du Ruhui's expression became serious, and he pointed to the high wall blocked by trees in the distance and asked, "If Du Mou's guess is correct, it should be the real bargaining chip in His Highness's hand." Dare to ask Your Highness, I don't know if it's right? ”

Tang Xiao nodded and said with a smile: "It seems that Mr. Du should have found something in the worry-free study, right?" ”

"Du thought that His Royal Highness deliberately put it in the open, so it seems that Du may have seen something that should not be seen."

"That plan is indeed deliberately left by me to sir, since sir, he should know the importance of this grange!"

Du Ruhui sighed lightly and was silent for a long time.

Seeing this, Tang Xiao opened his mouth and asked, "Mr. Du, do you think there is anything wrong?" ”

"His Royal Highness's plan, Du would rather he had never seen it."

"Why does the gentleman say that?"

Du Ruhui frowned and said, "Has Your Highness ever thought that if you really insist on doing this, not only will you need a lot of money, but those powerful people will definitely try their best to create difficulties for Your Highness." ”

"Sir's concerns, worry-free naturally understand. As Mr. can see, this plan will take at least five years to be initially realized. A journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step, and only by taking the first step can we know how to take the road in front of us. ”

"If there is a bumpy mountain road full of thorns in front of you, won't Your Highness refuse to stop?"

The cold breeze blows on the face, and the sound of the water is like a song. In the distance, a mountain road winds up from the foot of the mountain, hidden among the barren grass and trees.

After being silent for a long time, Tang Xiao pointed to the looming mountain road and said: "I don't know if Mr. knows that there is no road to this Tsinghua Mountain, just because a monk built a reclining Buddha temple in the mountain, and since then there has been this mountain road." I have always believed that there is no road in this world. Even if there are thorns in front of you, as long as someone takes the lead and takes the first step, the latecomers will naturally follow. ”

Hearing this, a touch of respect flashed in Du Ruhui's eyes. However, the worry in his heart became even heavier. From ancient times to the present, those pioneers who dared to innovate in history have not ended well.

Tang Xiaosheng was born in the royal family and has a prominent status. However, it is precisely because of this identity that he must not become a pioneer.

With a sigh, Du Ruhui looked solemn: "Your Highness, there are some things that others can do, but you can't do them." What's more, His Highness's plan will threaten the many interests of the family's magnates, and even His Majesty will not dare to break this delicate balance. ”

What Mr. Du said, this king remembers in his heart. Please rest assured, Mr. This king's methods are not limited to these. As for those powerful families, this king wants to see what moths they will produce! ”

Looking at Tang Xiao's self-confidence, Du Ruhui shook his head, still very unoptimistic in his heart. Although this plan is beneficial to the country and the people, the interests involved in it are enough to make those powerful people rise up and attack it.

Although he was well aware of this, he did not speak out against it. As Tang Xiao said, even if you know that it is a thorny road, someone must always take the first step.

Although there are worries in my heart, there are still some expectations. The young man in front of him may be the person he has been waiting for, right? If you look closely, he really resembles his father......

Du Ruhui looked at Tang Xiao, bowed slowly, and made a courtesy.

Such a move really frightened Tang Xiao, and hurriedly stepped forward to support him, and said, "Sir, please get up quickly, don't be like this!" ”

"Du has a request, and I hope His Royal Highness will agree."

"Sir, get up and speak!"

"Your Highness, please listen to Du's speech. Du knew that he could not stop His Highness's plan, and asked His Highness to hand over this plan to Du for implementation, so that Du would open up a new path for His Highness. ”

Tang Xiao looked at Du Ruhui in a daze, and suddenly felt that the thin figure in front of him was extremely tall. How could he bear to let this elder, who was nearly half a hundred years old, carry such a burden for him!

On the northern horizon, a dark cloud slowly came.

Maybe it will snow tonight......