The Prodigal Son of Zhenguan

Li Fu's eyes widened in surprise.

"That is to say, this thing has existed for a long time, and it is called Bai Diezi?!!"

Damn it!

What's the point of working so hard for so long? !

Is it considered a cotton jacket interlayer?

"That is to say, cotton has been used in people's daily lives, and there have been records of it a long time ago." Li Fu looked at the two.

Although he was surprised, he was not shocked.

It is a very common thing for someone to make cotton cloth.

But what Li Fu did not expect was that this thing existed in the Han Dynasty.

It was also recorded in the Book of the Later Han Dynasty.

Then why did no one pay attention to it since it was recorded?

"Yes." Yao Silian responded.

"The record says that Gaochang has this technology now." Li Fu repeated again: "That's easy, just study it and learn it. There are so many people in the Tang Dynasty, so we can use it."

Li Fu didn't think it was a big deal. Since there is a ready-made technology, just learn it.

Who doesn't have some housework to do? This is not surprising.

"I never thought that such a thing has existed for a long time, but it was just used as an ornamental plant and planted in the garden. No one found that it has such a wonderful use." Li Shimin frowned.

If Li Fu hadn't thought about planting so much cotton on the farm and making it into quilts and cotton clothes, it is unknown when the benefits of cotton would be discovered.

And his ministers.

They have read books and even recorded it in Shu.

None of them said anything.

Because they can't use it.

In winter, they all have warmer furs to wear.

As for whether the people are cold or not, what does it have to do with them?

Thinking of this, Li Shimin was extremely chilled, and the more he thought about it, the angrier he became.

Even if Li Fu was slow, he could see that Li Shimin was unhappy.

"It's not too late to find out now." Li Fu quickly spoke to ease the current atmosphere: "Even if it was discovered earlier, it would be useless. The Central Plains was in chaos, and the people were trembling with fear when farming, let alone growing cotton. Even now, the people of the Tang Dynasty cannot be allowed to grow cotton. Food is more important. Therefore, it's not too late, and there's no need to be so anxious.

Gradually promoting cotton products is something that takes a long time to do."

After hearing these words from Li Fu, Li Shimin's expression eased a lot.

"Okay, let's leave it at that for cotton." Li Shimin was a little tired.

It's impossible to expect the officials of the court to care about this matter.

You can't expect them to discover things, but you can tell them to do it. At that time, whether it's trade with Gaochang or cotton entering Guanzhong and promoting it, it still depends on these officials to do things.

As for discovering cotton and applying cotton.

It's not good to blame them too much in this matter.

Fortunately, just as Huairen said, it is not too late to find out now that the timing is right.

Li Shimin asked the officials of the Ministry of Works and Yao Silian to leave first.

Then, he looked at Li Fu.

"I have already told Li Wu about this." Li Shimin said, "If the craftsmen on your side can't research anything, there will be ready-made ones sent to your farm at that time."

Li Fu bowed and smiled.

"I think that for craftsmen, this thing should not be difficult. The difficult part is often how to go a step further and make things more refined." Li Fu said.

"Not only cotton, but also wool." Li Fu had a faint smile on his face: "In fact, I think these things are interoperable."

Li Shimin lowered his eyes.

"Then I understand, the Baiqi Division on the grassland will also take action."

Li Shimin looked up again, with a warm smile on his face.

Research from scratch, how can it be faster than doing it easily?

At worst, we can let the craftsmen take advantage of the existing research. If they can figure out the trick and make more sophisticated tools, wouldn't that be even better?

"Tell the craftsmen that if they make better tools, the court will reward them." Li Shimin waved his hand.

"Yes, I understand." Li Fu responded.

Then Li Fu also mentioned Sun Simiao to Li Shimin, saying that he would invite Sun Simiao to Chang'an City and come to the palace to check the pulse of the empress.

Li Shimin naturally agreed to this.

"Okay, just come to the palace when the time comes. The empress has been recuperating for so long according to the prescription he gave. I can really see that the empress is in much better health than before."

Li Shimin was also happy when he mentioned this.

After hearing Sun Simiao's reminder, Empress Changsun's stomach has not moved until now. Even if Li Shimin stayed overnight in Lizheng Hall, the couple just chatted and talked aboutSleep when you are tired.

In a month, Li Shimin occasionally summoned other concubines to his bedroom three or two times, and the rest of the time, he almost slept in Lizheng Hall.

"After the polo match, I will go to the manor with Taoist Sun." Li Fu said, "I haven't been back for a long time. I don't know how many things I have to arrange after I go back."

"You have been in Chang'an for so long, isn't the manor safe and stable? Why are you in a hurry?" Li Shimin smiled.

"Safety is safety, but some things can't be settled just by seeking safety, especially when Taoist Sun comes, I can't let him stay in the manor without showing up, right? It took a lot of effort to get him to agree to live in the manor." Li Fu explained, "I am still counting on Taoist Sun to bring students."

"Since there is hope, then when he is in the manor, food, clothing, housing and transportation, don't I have to show the greatest sincerity?"

Li Shimin nodded.

That's right.

"However, I think my wife should be able to stay in Chang'an for a few more days. She hasn't met her former close friends for a long time. It just so happens that Chang'an is very lively recently because of the polo match. Let's make an appointment to go and join in the fun."

"You are considerate." Li Shimin glanced at Li Fu: "You brought up the cotton issue. Some things still need you."

"Let's wait until there is news from Gaochang. It's just that the cotton hasn't arrived in Guanzhong yet, so everything is nonsense. The trade with Gaochang, my second brother still has to be discussed in the court. How to trade, where to choose the place, these specific things, I don't understand, so I won't say more."

The trade between the two countries involves a lot of things on the border. Li Fu really knows nothing about it. Anyway, there are so many capable people in the court, let them discuss it. With them, the Tang Dynasty will not suffer.

"There is one thing, the price of cotton cannot be too high, otherwise many things will be difficult to handle in the future."

Li Shimin nodded in agreement.