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Chapter 445 Birthday gift, visit the palace

The emperor is supreme and can do whatever he wants.Diligent Qing is just an emperor, and he is also an emperor who ignores government affairs and is licentious.

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

As long as you are not a fool, you will have entanglements and worries if you have thoughts; as long as you have a sense of urgency, if you want to continue to sit firmly in the position of chairman of Daming, you must feel joy, anger, sorrow and joy for the ups and downs of the country's situation.

Compared with Fan Xiaohui and Li Chengcheng, Zhu Youxiao felt more worried and troubled than them.Especially knowing the suffering that China has experienced in history, it has to give birth to a heavier sense of responsibility.

Cheng Cheng and Xiao Hui had enough to eat and drink, and the emperor was not so tyrannical. As long as they please the emperor, they seem to be very happy.

Perhaps, this is their joy in being a court lady?
The emperor thoughtfully looked at Fan Xiaohui with gentle and appreciative eyes.In history, she was her own concubine Fan Hui; now, she is her personal maid.

Under the gaze of the emperor, Fan Xiaohui blinked her big eyes slowly, pursed the corners of her mouth and bowed her head with a shy smile.Twirling the hem of the skirt with her fingers a few times, she said in a low voice: "My lord, the Longevity Day is coming soon, and this servant has embroidered a small purse for you."

Purse?I really don't have anything for money.

Zhu Youxiao chuckled and said, "Bring it to me to see."

Ok!Fan Xiaohui quickly took it out, held it in both hands and handed it over.

Zhu Youxiao took it with a smile, playing with this delicate little "purse".Shaped like a small ingot, it is made of yellow silk with the word "Longevity" embroidered with red thread.

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

Fan Xiaohui opened her small mouth, looking a little surprised, but soon realized that the emperor was joking, so she also smiled and replied: "The emperor is rich all over the world, how can I get the little money from my slaves?"

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

"My lord, it's a small pouch." Fan Xiaohui was delighted to hear that the emperor liked it. While correcting her, she stepped forward and tied the small pouch around the emperor's waist.

Fan Xiaohui tied the purse carefully, straightened her waist and raised her head, facing the eyes of the emperor Hexi, she 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 business today, and I will be bored in this palace for a long time. I will take you out for a walk."

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

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

This possibility exists, and Zhu Youxiao does not think that in a few years, the advantages and disadvantages will be eliminated, and the Ming Dynasty will be completely new.

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

No way, in a feudal country, the emperor played a vital role.The country prospers when the king is bright, and the country declines when the king is faint. There have been too many proofs in history.

Therefore, apart from watching the new weapon 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 Jin Yiwei and Dongchang, and the public security in the capital are all quite strict.

With the purge of the palace, the opposition forces were wiped out, and Zhu Youxiao felt safer.Especially today's unplanned trip, the possibility of leaking news is even smaller.

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

For example, what kind of immortal medicines and immortal waters, Dali pills, and kidney tonic medicines were offered. It seemed that several Ming emperors were tricked.Therefore, Zhu Youxiao would not eat any such things even if he was beaten to death.

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

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

Of course, the ones who were nervous were the accompanying guards, Lu Jianxing and others.There may not be those who specifically assassinate the emperor, but those who don't have long eyes and frighten Long Live are unavoidable.

"Emperor—" Fan Xiaohui, who was following the emperor, realized something was wrong as soon as she opened her mouth. Before the emperor looked at her, she quickly changed her words: "Master, has the capital changed again?"

Zhu Youxiao nodded slightly, the road surface was repaired, stone-covered drainage ditches were added beside the road, garbage was cleared, and there were three guarantees in front of the store. He did not add work to Wucheng Bingmasi.

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

Thinking about the current Xiyi city, it must be dirty and messy, with a strong stench.Thinking of this, the emperor pursed his lips slightly, showing a bit of disdain.

With the sound of sparkling wheels, a new-style carriage passed by, the curtains of the glass windows were half drawn, and a half-covered young woman's face could be seen looking out curiously.

It's a female family member of the British government. Zhu Youxiao couldn't help smiling when he saw the emblem of the carriage.To own such a carriage now is either rich or expensive.And to allow female relatives to go out by car, the concept of the British public is also changing!

Well, there are more and more vehicles, and it's time for the Wucheng Bingma Division to have an additional traffic command job.

Thinking in his heart, the emperor stretched out his hand to squeeze out a silver coin from his purse, handed it to Fan Xiaohui, and said, "Go and buy two bottles of thirsty water, there are sellers over there."

"Master, wait a moment." Fan Xiaohui happily took the silver coins, trotted to the roadside stall, and brought two bottles of thirsty water in a short while.

Zhu Youxiao also had to admire the shrewdness of the businessman. Instead of drinking thirsty water from a bowl at the side of the stall, he made some clay bottles, like small jugs.

Take the bottled thirsty water, you can throw the bottle away after drinking, or you can go to the thirsty water stand to buy it and fill it up.Of course, bottled thirsty water is more expensive, but it is not out of the market.

"This bottle is interesting." Zhu Youxiao looked at the bottle and took a sip. The citrus-flavored sweet water was not bad.

Fan Xiaohui held it like a small vase, and said with a smile: "Master, I can put a flower in it when I take it back."

Zhu Youxiao laughed, and heard the sound of copper coins in the girl's pocket, and the errand expenses were in the pocket, no wonder he was happy!

The Academy of Sciences is still in the old place, but a branch has been established in Huangzhuang outside the city.The main reason is that some work requires a more spacious place, and the noise of making utensils in the city is also a bit disturbing.

For example, the improvement of hot air balloons has been transferred outside the city.Some crop planting experiments were also transferred to Huangzhuang outside the city.

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

Entering inside, there are not many people coming and going, probably because of the diversion.Zhu Youxiao and others followed the sound to a courtyard, and saw Xu Fuyuan and Wang Jizhong directing the craftsmen to build something.

"The key is motivation." Wang Jizhong said with a bitter face, "I really can't last long with my hands and pedals."

Xu Fuyuan nodded in agreement, and said, "It's really tiring. I pedaled once, and my legs hurt for several days."

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

It should be a power device that wants to be installed on a hot air balloon so that the hot air balloon can move in the air according to the direction of manipulation?

Zhu Youxiao felt that the goal could be achieved to some extent, but as Wang Jizhong and Xu Fuyuan said, it would not be sustainable by manpower.

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

"Brother Shen." Xu Fuyuan's eyes widened suddenly, and after he was astonished, his face was filled with surprise, and he hurried over.

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

Zhu Youxiao hurriedly cupped his hands and said with a smile, "Brother Xu, don't come here without any problems!"

"I'm fine, I'm fine." Xu Fuyuan rushed forward, cupped his hands, and said with some dissatisfaction, "Brother Shen is so busy, hasn't he been here for more than half a year?"

Wang Jizhong also rushed over, cupped his hands in salute, and said with a smile: "I've been waiting for Brother Shen to come to give advice every day, but you are a dragon who sees the head but doesn't see the end!"

Zhu Youxiao apologized, and explained: "I'm really sorry for being entangled in mundane affairs." After a pause, he added: "But the letters of XX have never stopped. The words are as good as the face. Please forgive me." indivual."

"It's just letters—" Xu Fuyuan shook his head, looking like he couldn't explain it in words.

Wang Jizhong smiled wryly, and said, "It's just a few words of advice, we can't get the point, fumbling and experimenting, it's time-consuming and labor-intensive!"

It is only if you study and practice on your own, it will be impressive!Besides, I'm not a scientist, and I'm just describing it based on my impressions.

Zhu Youxiao smiled apologetically, turned around and walked to the belt-driven propeller, observed it, and said, "Someone thinks that it will be more efficient if it is changed to a chain drive."

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

Wang Jizhong said: "The chain transmission is also being developed and tested. If it is successful, it should be used first on the bicycle drawn by Brother Shen."

The bike is nice, and even without the cushion of the tires, the speed of travel is greatly increased.

You know, there were no wooden two-wheeled bicycles with handlebars until 200 years later in history.

Moreover, this kind of bicycle, which can only be moved forward by pedaling, still caused a sensation. First, hundreds of thousands appeared on the streets of Paris and were equipped with postmen.

Zhu Youxiao smiled and nodded, full of confidence in the advent of bicycles.

While looking at the propeller device, he stroked his chin and thought about the ship's drive.If you change the direction of the propeller, enlarge it, and rotate it, can it become a helicopter?
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(End of this chapter)