area51novel Chapter 400
Chapter 400
A morning passed quickly, and Su Chen determined the size of the kang, which was seven feet long and six feet wide.
More than twenty kang boards were cast, enough for two kangs. Red bricks would be piled up inside the kang to place the kang boards, and iron bars would be placed inside so that they would not collapse.
Such a size would make it convenient for many people to sleep in a bunk bed in the future. Six or seven people could lie horizontally.
At nearly 11:30, Li Tai and Princess Changle returned to the manor after school.
"...Su Chen!"
Princess Changle came to the living room, glanced at Su Chen's hands wearing the gloves she gave him, and smiled slightly.
"This pair of gloves is well-made and made of exquisite materials! The color matching is even more beautiful. It is a rare fine product. I like it very much!"
Su Chen understood and raised his hand to touch the gloves, using all the words he could use.
Although it was a bit against his conscience.
Princess Changle felt embarrassed to hear this, because she knew that her "craftsmanship" was not good.
Color matching?
It was just a pair of light blue single-color wool gloves!
Li Tai couldn't listen any more and quietly walked aside.
"Su Chen, what delicious food have you prepared for lunch today?" Li Tai quickly interrupted their chatter.
"How would I know? I was making a kang this morning!"
Li Tai became interested after hearing this. Su Chen had mentioned the kang to him more than once. "Take me to see it!"
"It's not finished yet. We only made the kang board this morning. It's estimated that we can start making the kang tomorrow."
"Well, let's talk about it tomorrow!" Li Tai nodded and walked towards the restaurant.
"Su Chen, do you want gloves with fingers?" Princess Changle and Su Chen also followed him to the restaurant.
"No, wearing such gloves is just convenient for taking things at ordinary times. Don't you have gloves yourself?" Su Chen was not used to wearing gloves, and his hands never got rotten in winter.
Princess Changle nodded and said, "I'll knit another pair another day."
"Oh, how about you wear this pair first?" Su Chen raised his hand and asked.
"No. Just wear it!"
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"My Lord, the King of Shu and Young Master Changsun have just entered the manor and are in the living room." Wang Xi came to the manor late and didn't know Xue Rengui yet. He just heard from other people in the manor that Mrs. Xue's son had a good relationship with the Lord.
At around four o'clock in the afternoon, Su Chen was checking the condensation of the kang cover, and Wang Xi suddenly came to report.
"Damn it, those two birdmen are just returning to the manor now." Su Chen laughed and cursed happily, clapped his hands and walked towards the living room.
In fact, Su Chen didn't know the situation very well. Even if Li Ke and Xue Rengui rode horses, it would take about ten days to return to Chang'an from Yunzhong.
They also had to bring the spoils of war, 3,000 war horses, back to Chang'an. Even with 500 Xuanjia soldiers, it would not be easy.
So Li Ke and Xue Rengui went to find Changsun Chong and others to help drive the horses.
Ten minutes ago, Li Chengqian heard that they returned to the manor and was chatting with them now.
Xue Rengui saw Su Chen coming and immediately stood up and saluted, "My Lord!"
"Su Chen, long time no see!" Changsun Chong and Wei Shuyu returned to Chang'an with Li Ke and others this time, and brought two hundred Chang'an workers to drive the horses.
"Oh! You are willing to come back?" Su Chen replied sarcastically.
"Rengui, how is it? Have you met a girl named Liu Yinhuan?"
Su Chen walked straight to Xue Rengui and patted his shoulder and joked.
Xue Rengui was startled. This was the second time he heard the name of the woman Liu Yinhuan from Su Chen.
"My Lord, Rengui has not met this woman."
Honest man Xue Rengui answered seriously.
Su Chen smiled and patted Xue Rengui's shoulder again, "Haha, don't worry! You will meet her in the future."
"Li Ke, did you gain anything from this trip? Did you kill anyone?"
Then Su Chen looked at Li Ke, who was usually not good at talking and laughing.
"Killing is not satisfying."
Perhaps because they hadn't seen each other for a long time, Li Ke forced a smile and continued:
"We brought back the equipment of 3,000 cavalrymen, especially the 3,000 high-quality war horses. Do you want to go and see them now?"
The 3,000 war horses were not far from the periphery of the manor, guarded by 500 black armored soldiers.
Su Chen was a little surprised to hear that there were 3,000 war horses.
"How do you plan to place those war horses?"
Li Ke thought about it. He and Xue Rengui had no soldiers, and it seemed that there was no use keeping them.
Glancing at Xue Rengui, "I'll take your advice on how to arrange it."
Su Chen nodded slightly, and after thinking, he asked, "Didn't you take 500 black armored soldiers with you? Have they returned to the palace now?"
"At this time, they are guarding the 3,000 war horses outside the manor." Li Ke shook his head and replied.
"All five hundred Xuanjia soldiers will stay here, and we will select the best five hundred war horses. The others will be left with His Majesty, and we will ask for them back when they are useful in the future."
Su Chen plans to form a "Divine Artifact Camp" with five hundred people.Let's train bombing and missiles first.
He remembered that the five hundred black armor soldiers were equipped with bows and arrows, which was just right.
"... Su Chen, this father..." Li Ke knew that he didn't have the courage to make this decision.
Su Chen waved his hand, "I'll just report to His Majesty."
Li Ke nodded and said nothing more. He knew that Su Chen's voice in the Tang Dynasty was almost the same as the imperial edict.
"Rengui, you just came back and haven't seen your mother yet? Go!"
Xue Rengui nodded and saluted everyone.
Immediately, Su Chen looked at Changsun Chong and Wei Shuyu, "Changsun Chong, Shuyu, where are you now? The arch bridge across the Yellow River should be built, right?"
"The construction team has entered Rui County, Shanxi, about thirty miles away from Fenglingdu."
Opposite Tongguan is Fenglingdu in Shanxi, which is the corner of the Yellow River. It is also the junction of three provinces and has always been a battleground for military strategists.
However, they have now encountered the first mountain, and the progress of the project has slowed down.
"Currently, the total cement road has been completed for about 370 miles. The progress may slow down in the future. It will take time to burn the mountain at the end of the year."
Chang Sun Chong roughly told Su Chen about the progress of the project.
Without explosives and advanced tools, when encountering a stone mountain during road construction, they can only burn it with fire and then pour water, using the principle of thermal expansion and contraction to make the stone explode.
Moreover, the slope must be guaranteed when building that cement road. Whether it is a horse-drawn carriage or a bullock cart, it will be difficult to transport goods if the slope is too large.
Therefore, as long as you encounter a stone mountain, the construction difficulty is very high.
"However, I just heard from my cousin the prince that you have developed a mountain-opening artifact?" Chang Sun Chong changed the subject and asked about the explosives.
The letter sent to Chang Sun Chong and others before did not mention explosives.
Su Chen nodded and smiled mysteriously, "I'll show you another day!" Then he looked at Li Chengqian and said, "Brother-in-law, write a letter to His Majesty and say..."
Li Chengqian waved his hand and refused directly: "Write it yourself!"
Of course he knew what the letter was about. Su Chen wanted to secretly detain 500 Xuanjia soldiers and war horses.
Is this kind of thing something that ordinary people can bring up?
Even if it was just a retelling of the ghostwriter, Li Chengqian didn't want to get into trouble, so as not to get beaten for no reason.
"Tsk!"
Su Chen looked down on Li Chengqian and looked at the housekeeper and said, "Wang Xi, is there any problem with the manor arranging 500 people and war horses?"
Just in case, Su Chen confirmed with the housekeeper.
Wang Xi answered without hesitation: "My Lord, no problem at all!"
"Well, go and settle the five hundred black armors now! Also notify the kitchen to prepare a richer dinner. I'll go write a report first.
It's a little late today. Send someone to deliver the war horses and letters to the palace tomorrow."
Su Chen nodded, and then he would take care of the black armor army.
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Note: The history books do not record the date of birth of Changsun Chong.