The emperor is supreme and can do whatever he wants. Being diligent and upright is an emperor, and ignoring the government and being unscrupulous is also an emperor.

But are the emperors really happy? The answer is clearly no. As the saying goes: mortals have mortal happiness, and immortals have the troubles of immortals.

As long as you are not a fool, there will be entanglements and worries when you have thoughts; As long as there is a sense of distress and wants to continue to sit firmly in the position of chairman of Daming, we must have joys, sorrows and sorrows for the ups and downs of the national situation.

Compared with Fan Xiaohui and Li Chengcheng, Zhu Youxiao felt more worried and tired than them. In particular, knowing the hardships that China has experienced in history, we have to develop a heavier sense of responsibility.

Chengcheng and Xiaohui are full of food and drink, and the emperor is not so tyrannical, as long as they please the emperor, they seem to be very happy.

Perhaps, this is the happiness of them in the position of palace maids, right?

The emperor looked at Fan Xiaohui's eyes thoughtfully and appreciatively. Historically, she was her own Fan Huifei; Now, she is her own personal palace maid.

Fan Xiaohui was under the gaze of the emperor, her big eyes blinked slowly, and the corners of her mouth were pursed and she lowered her head with a smile. Fingers lightly twisted on the skirt a few times, and said in a low voice: "Emperor, the birthday festival is coming, and the slave maid has embroidered a small purse for you." ”

Pouch? I really don't have anything to put money into.

Zhu Youxiao smiled and said, "Take it to me." ”

Well! Fan Xiaohui hurriedly took it out, held it in both hands and handed it over.

Zhu Youxiao took it with a smile and fiddled with this very delicate little "wallet". Like the shape of a small ingot, yellow silk cloth, red thread embroidered with the word "longevity".

Loosening the small rope at the tie, Zhu Youxiao stretched out his finger and probed inside, looked up at Fan Xiaohui, and teased: "It's empty, you didn't put a few silver coins in it, where is your money?" ”

Fan Xiaohui opened her mouth, looking a little surprised, but soon knew that the emperor was joking, so she also replied with a smile: "The emperor is rich all over the world, how can you get those little money from slaves and maids?" ”

Zhu Youxiao laughed, stood up, patted his waist, and ordered: "Well, the small wallet is good, tie it here." ”

"Emperor, it's a small purse." Fan Xiaohui was also happy when she heard that the emperor liked it, and while correcting it, she stepped forward and tied the small purse around the emperor's waist.

Fan Xiaohui tied her purse seriously, straightened her waist and raised her head, facing the eyes of the emperor and Xi, and couldn't help but smile happily in return.

Zhu Youxiao stretched out his hand to touch the girl's face, and said with a smile: "There is no important official business today, and the time in this palace is not short, so I will take you out for a walk." ”

Fan Xiaohui nodded vigorously, her face full of joy. That small appearance made Zhu Youxiao can't help but pinch it again.

……………………….

Although Zhu Youxiao was very afraid of death and was afraid of kicking his legs before his career was competitive, which would lead to the failure of the good situation, Daming went back to the old road.

This possibility exists, and Zhu Youxiao does not think that in a few years, the pros and cons will be eliminated and the Ming Dynasty will be renewed.

The retreat of the conservative forces is only a superficial phenomenon, and it is the result of joint pressure from the imperial power and the new forces. If the emperor changes, the conservative forces may not be able to make a comeback.

No way, in feudal countries, the emperor played a vital role. If the king is bright, the country will prosper, and if the king is dark, the country will decline, and there have been too many clear proofs in history.

Therefore, apart from watching the new weapons exercises and a few trips to the Academy of Sciences, Zhu Youxiao basically did not leave the palace.

Of course, the security work has also been strengthened, the guards in the palace, the secret protection of the Jinyi Guard and the East Factory, and the security of the capital are quite strict.

With the purge of the palace and the purge of the opposition, Zhu Youxiao felt safer. Especially today, when there is no scheduled trip, the possibility of leaking information is even less.

What's more, Zhu Youxiao thinks that it is unlikely to openly assassinate the king. The only way to harm him is to use some kind of conspiracy.

For example, what kind of immortal medicine fairy water, strong pills, and kidney tonic medicines, it seems that several Ming emperors have been recruited. Therefore, Zhu Youxiao will not eat any such thing.

Walking to the streets of the capital again, the emperor did not take a car. The bulletproof car with the insignia on four wheels and the carriage is a steel plate is too conspicuous.

Surrounded by plainclothes palace guards, it can also be called Ouchi masters. Now there are no sniper rifles, car bombs, or suddenly out of the palace, Zhu Youxiao is not too worried.

Of course, it was Lu Jianxing and others who were nervous to protect him. There may not be someone who specializes in assassinating the emperor, but it is impossible to be afraid of it if it is not long-sighted.

"Emperor-" As soon as Fan Xiaohui, who was following the emperor, spoke, she realized that something was wrong, and without waiting for the emperor to turn her eyes, she quickly changed her words: "Young master, has the capital changed again?" ”

Zhu Youxiao bowed slightly, the road surface was trimmed, a stone-covered drainage ditch was added to the side of the road, garbage was removed, and there were three bags in front of the store.

Obviously, the effect is visible. Although there is a big gap with later generations, it is a big improvement from before.

Thinking about the current Xiyi City, it must be dirty and messy, and the smell is fishy. Thinking of this, the emperor pursed the corners of his mouth, revealing a little disdain.

With the sound of sparkling wheels, a new carriage drove by, the curtains of the glass windows half-opened, and a half-hidden young woman's face could be seen looking out curiously.

It was the daughter of the British princess, Zhu Youxiao couldn't help but smile when he saw the emblem of the carriage. To have such a carriage now is either rich or expensive. And to let the female dependents go out in the car, the concept of the British public is also changing!

Well, there are more and more vehicles, and it's time for the Five Cities Terracotta Division to have another job as a traffic commander.

Thinking in his heart, the emperor reached out and took out a silver coin from his purse, handed it to Fan Xiaohui, and said, "Go buy two bottles of thirsty water, there are selling them over there." ”

"Young master, wait a minute." Fan Xiaohui happily took the silver coin, trotted to the roadside stall, and brought two bottles of thirsty water in a while.

Zhu Youxiao also had to admire the shrewdness of the businessman, who did not have to drink the thirsty water with a bowl on the side of the stall, but made some clay bottles, like small wine jugs.

Take the bottle of thirst water, you can throw away the bottle when you are done, or you can go to the thirst water stall and buy it again. Of course, bottled thirst water is more expensive, but it is not without a market.

"It's an interesting bottle." Zhu Youxiao looked at the bottle and took a sip, the citrus-flavored sweet water was not bad.

Fan Xiaohui took it like a small vase, and said with a smile: "Young master, the slave can arrange a flower when you take it back." ”

Zhu Youxiao smiled, heard the sound of copper coins in the girl's waist bag, and ran errands in his pocket, no wonder he was happy!

The Academy of Sciences is still in the old place, but in Huangzhuang outside the city, another branch has been built. The main reason is that some jobs require more spacious places, and the noise of creating utensils in the city is also a bit disturbing.

For example, the improvement of hot air balloons has been transferred to the outside of the city. There are also some experiments in the cultivation of crops, which have also been transferred to Huangzhuang outside the city.

Even so, when the emperor and the others came to the gate of the Academy of Sciences, they still heard the clanging sound inside.

When I entered it, there were not many people coming and going, probably because of the diversion. Zhu Youxiao and the others followed the sound to a courtyard, and saw Xu Fuyuan and Wang Jizhong directing the craftsmen to create something.

"It's all about motivation." Wang Jizhong's face was a little bitter, and he said: "Relying on your hands and feet, you really can't last long." ”

Xu Fuyuan nodded yes and said, "It's really tiring, I kicked once, and my leg hurt for several days." ”

Zhu Youxiao saw that there was another utensil next to him, which was driven by a belt, and it was a propeller-shaped thing on it.

It is a power plant that is intended to be attached to a hot air balloon so that it can move in the air in the direction it is maneuvering, right?

Zhu Youxiao felt that the goal could be achieved, but as Wang Jizhong and Xu Fuyuan said, it was difficult to last by relying on manpower.

Unfortunately, there is no way to solve this for the time being. There is no trace of the steam engine, let alone the smaller ones.

"Brother Shen." Xu Fuyuan's eyes widened suddenly, and after the shock, there was a look of surprise on his face, and he hurried over.

Haha, I put on a fake beard, you can recognize it?

Zhu Youxiao hurriedly bowed his hand and said with a smile: "Brother Xu, don't come to harm!" ”

"Unharmed, unharmed." Xu Fu ran to the front, arched his hand, and said with a little dissatisfaction: "Why is Brother Shen so busy, he hasn't been here for more than half a year, right?" ”

Wang Jizhong also ran over, bowed his hand, and said with a smile: "I wait for Brother Shen to come to give guidance every day, but you are a dragon who sees the head but does not see the end!" ”

Zhu Youxiao looked apologetic and explained: "I'm really sorry to be entangled in mundane affairs. After a pause, he added: "But so-and-so's letters have not stopped, and I see the words as they are, please forgive me." ”

"Just letters—" Xu Fuyuan shook his head, looking indescribable.

Wang Jizhong smiled bitterly and said: "Just a few words of guidance, we don't know the essentials, groping for experiments, time-consuming and labor-intensive!" ”

It is necessary for you to study and practice by yourself, and then you will be impressed! Besides, I'm not a scientist, and I'm just an impression.

Zhu Youxiao smiled apologetically, turned around and walked to the propeller of the belt drive, observed it, and said, "I think that if you change to a chain drive, it will be more efficient." ”

Xu Fuyuan and Wang Jizhong followed, and when they heard the guidance of "Shen Lang", they glanced at each other and nodded in unison.

Wang Jizhong said: "The chain drive is also being developed and tested, if it is successful, it should be used on the bicycle painted by Brother Shen first." ”

The bike is good, and even though it doesn't have the cushioning of the tires, it makes the travel speed much faster.

You know, in history, until two hundred years later, there were wooden two-wheeled bicycles with handlebars.

Moreover, the bicycle, which can only move forward by pedaling on the ground, still caused a sensation, first appearing on the streets of Paris in the hundreds and in the mailman.

Zhu Youxiao smiled and was full of confidence in the advent of the bicycle.

And looking at the propeller device, he touched his chin and thought about the boat drive. If you change the direction of the propeller, increase it, and turn it up, can it become a helicopter?

…………………