Daming: Mixed in Dangzhi County, Beiping

"Teacher, why has no official reported this matter?"

Zhu Gaochi was confused again.

Forehead!
Guo An was startled, then said with a complicated expression, "Your Highness, how can anyone report their own evidence of crime on their own?"

Zhu Gaochi added: "Teacher, among all the officials in the capital of Ming Dynasty, they must not be all thieves who exploit and oppress the people!"

Guo An added: "Your Highness, they are not, but their families and relatives may not be!

Or, their classmates and colleagues may not be...

Furthermore, the officials in the capital court are busy with government affairs all day long and do not go to the surrounding villages. They cannot see what the lives of the people below are like. If they cannot see the suffering of the people, they will naturally not report it... …”

"In fact, it is not necessarily officials who exploit the people, but more of the officials and gentry...

Could it be that His Highness has forgotten that evil gentry Zhang Xixian from Jiangning County?Although many officials have justice in their hearts, they are also bound by family and clan ties! "

Zhu Gaochi was immediately furious, "How dare they?"

On the side, Zhu Di suddenly said: "Does Guo Qing want us and Chi'er to go down for a walk?"

"Your Majesty is wise, but Wei Chen has no such intention. It's just that His Highness just talked about this matter, and Wei Chen had a debate with His Highness!"

Guo An quickly raised his hands and saluted.

If Zhu Gaochi hadn't argued with him, he wouldn't have wanted to mention this disappointing thing during the Chinese New Year!
Zhu Di glanced at Zhu Gaochi and said, "I have nothing to do today, so I went out to walk around the capital.

Just a few days ago, instead of reporting the memorial, people in Jiangning County and Shangyuan County began to suffer from frostbite. Many people were frostbitten. We also asked the Ministry of Household Affairs to allocate some money and food for relief. Today we will go down to see how those people are doing. ! "

Guo An quickly flattered him and said, "Your Majesty loves the people so much, he is truly a wise monarch!"

On the side, Zhu Gaochi blinked his eyes. Although he had learned from Guo An how to shamelessly flatter Zhu Di.

But at this moment, my mind was still in a mess, and I couldn't think of words to flatter him, so I could only nod my head.

……

After half an hour.

A carriage slowly drove out of the palace gate.

Guo An couldn't help but said: "Your Majesty, why don't you take the minister's carriage?"

"Ok?"

In the car, Zhu Di and Zhu Gaochi, both holding a heater in their hands, looked at Guo An with doubts on their faces.

Outside the car, Yi Shiha and Liang Hu couldn't help but feel their hearts skip a beat. Is this Marquis floating?Are you beginning to dislike His Majesty's driving?

Zhu Di was not angry at all, but asked curiously: "Is Guo Qing's carriage warmer than ours?"

Guo An cupped his hands and said respectfully: "Your Majesty's carriage is so luxurious and magnificent that it is far from comparable to the carriage of a minor minister, and it is also extremely eye-catching.

The appearance of Weichen's carriage is extremely ordinary, even if it enters some villages, it will not be so conspicuous..."

"It turns out that Guo Qing thinks our carriage is too ostentatious!"

Zhu Di smiled softly, "If that's the case, then take Guo Qing's carriage!"

"Thank you, Your Majesty!"

Guo An said with gratitude on his face.

Immediately, several people transferred to Guo An's carriage.

The cotton and leather cushions in Guo An's carriage were no less than those in Zhu Di's carriage!

Even when Zhu Di and Zhu Gaochi entered, they felt that Guo An's carriage was warmer than his?

Ok?
Looking at it, a trace of surprise flashed in Zhu Di's eyes, "Guo Qing's carriage is actually wider than our carriage?"

Guo An chuckled and said, "Your Majesty is aware of everything, and nothing can be hidden from Your Majesty!"

Zhu Di asked again: "It's even warmer than our carriage?"

"Your Majesty Shengming!"

Guo An nodded slightly again.

"Guo Qing really enjoys it!"

Feeling it carefully, Zhu Di's eyes shone brightly, which made Guo An feel a tremble in his heart. It seemed that he shouldn't call Zhu Di into the carriage.

"It makes Your Majesty laugh. I don't have any big ambitions. I just want to enjoy myself!"

Zhu Di was already used to Guo An's enjoyment.

Therefore, he just nodded slightly and ignored Guo An, still more curiously looking at this carriage that looked very ordinary and narrow on the outside, but was spacious and extremely luxurious inside.

The more he looked, the more his eyes shone brightly.I don't know how much time passed, but Guo An was already drowsy under the shaking of the carriage.

On the side, Zhu Di suddenly shouted.

"wrong!"

Guo An and Zhu Gaochi were both awakened.

"Your Majesty, I don't know what's wrong!"

"Your carriage is wrong!"

Zhu Di squinted his eyes and said slowly: "The base and body of your carriage are both made of one layer of steel plate. Even the windows are made of two layers of glass...

Let's just say, no wonder your carriage is more comfortable and warmer than ours.

the most important is……"

Zhu Di stared at Guo An closely, "Guo Qing, now that you have left the capital, why doesn't your carriage bump?"

On the side, Zhu Gaochi also sensed it carefully for a moment, and his face was full of surprise.

"Is this really the case? You're so calm?"

Guo An smiled slightly and said: "Your Majesty, this is because the wheels of the carriage are equipped with tires!"

"tire?"

Zhu Di and Zhu Gaochi were both startled.

"Guo Qing, what are tires?"

"Your Majesty still remembers that when he was in Beiping Mansion, Wei Chen bought a batch of Eucommia bark and asked Tao Yiping, Yang Ting and other craftsmen to develop rubber!"

Hearing this, Zhu Di suddenly thought about it, "It's a dark and tough object? We remember that time, you were happy for several days!"

"Your Majesty has a good memory!"

Guo An casually flattered and said: "Your Majesty, tires are made of that rubber, and then full of air is injected into it and put on the outside of the wheel!"

"What is that?"

Zhu Di frowned and thought for a moment, then shouted outside: "Jiang Hu, stop the car!"

"Here!"

Jiang Hu responded and the carriage gradually stopped!

Zhu Di got out directly, followed closely by Zhu Gaochi and Guo An.

After getting out of the carriage, Zhu Di squatted on the side of the wheel and looked carefully.

Sure enough, just as Guo An said, the wheel, which was originally forged from pig iron, turned into a round, black circle. It could be pinched a little with your hands.

"This thing can actually make the carriage so smooth and not bumpy?" Zhu Di still looked surprised.

"Your Majesty, that is indeed the case!"

On the side, Guo An nodded slightly.

Zhu Di said again: "Jiang Hu, let the carriage take a few steps slowly!"

"Yes, Your Majesty!"

Although Jiang Hu on the side was also full of curiosity, he still pulled the horse and slowly took a few steps forward.

Zhu Di, on the other hand, was staring closely at the wheel.

I saw that no matter whether there were potholes in front, or small branches and rocks, the tires outside the wheels would dent accordingly when passing by them. After passing by, they would quickly return to their original round appearance.

Zhu Di couldn't help but look surprised, "This thing is so magical and can be contracted freely?"

Guo Andao: "This is the magic of rubber!"

"It's magical!"

Zhu Di nodded slowly, "Guo Qing can actually make such a magical thing from the bark of Eucommia ulmoides. This is an eye-opener for us!"

With that said, several people got in the car again and walked forward.

However, after getting on the carriage, Zhu Di still asked with curiosity on his face.

Perhaps, men are naturally interested in these machines.

Guo An also gave very detailed answers. Although Zhu Di didn't understand some things, it didn't diminish Zhu Di's enthusiasm.

In this way, after walking for a long distance, we finally encountered a village!
... (end of this chapter)