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He hurriedly said: "Stop, stop, it's no wonder that such a young child can tell who he looks like. Besides, you see, I have thick eyebrows and big eyes. Steel Hammer doesn't even have eyebrows. I don't look like that at all. Just talk about it at home, don't say it outside..."

Li Lizhi spoke unintentionally.

Gesang did not understand the rules of the Central Plains.

But I can't stand someone spreading it to the outside world.

Originally, Changsun Wuji was dissatisfied with Chen Chu, and he never let Chen Chu go to the Duke of Qi's mansion.

If Changsun Wuji knew that Gang Hammer looked like Chen Chu, he might not be able to resist using a knife to chop Chen Chu.

After explaining something, Chen Chucai said with a smile: "Today is the first time I meet my two grandchildren. I made some gadgets in advance, so let's treat it as a gift."

Chen Chu took out two small wooden boxes from her arms and handed them to Gesang.

Gesang didn't answer, but said: "Godfather, what you gave must be very valuable, the steel hammer and the hammer are still small, they don't need gifts now..."

Chen Chu persuaded, "These are all worthless gadgets, and I gave them to Steel Hammer and Iron Hammer."

Gesang refused repeatedly, but then accepted.

The box was half the size of a palm. Outside the box was inlaid with a piece of rough stone, which could be pushed out by pressing the lower part. Inside was a small drawer-shaped box containing twelve thin wooden sticks. The outer layer of this wooden stick is wrapped with thread and soaked in oil, and the bottom is a red circle.

Gesang had never seen such a thing before, so he couldn't help asking: "Godfather, what is this? Why have I never seen it before?"

Gesang was a princess in Tubo, with a detached status.

After marrying Changsun Chong, she became the young lady of Duke Qi's mansion, and her status in Chang'an City was even more unparalleled.

Something that she has never seen before is naturally a rarity.

Li Lizhi took a closer look, but was also at a loss: "Husband, is this what you have been working on these days? It seems useless!"

Chen Chu thought to himself, it would be strange if you had seen her before.

This is unique in Datang.

He introduced with a smile: "This is a match, it can be said to be an advanced version of the fire book... Let me demonstrate it to you!"

Chen Chu took out a box of matches again, took out one, and used the red part at the bottom to stroke lightly against the stone flakes on the matchbox.

Puff.

A flame burst out from the bottom of the stick and burned slowly until it reached the root of the stick before the flame went out.

Both Gesang and Li Lizhi looked shocked.

Everyone knows Huozhezi.

That's because there is fire in the fire booklet.

But Chen Chu's matches were different, it was like starting a fire out of nothing.

Li Lizhi asked in disbelief: "Honey, how did you do it?"

Chen Chu said with a smile: "It was made out of randomness..."

He didn't just mess around.

The key to this match is phosphorus.

The phosphorus that Chen Chu made before was extracted from bones. Not to mention the cumbersome procedures, the amount of extraction was still very small.

Until recently, some phosphate rocks were suddenly dug out of Meishan Coal Mine. These phosphate rocks would burn by themselves when exposed to high temperatures. The workers thought it was ghost fire and alarmed Chen Chu.

After Chen Chu went to check it himself, he found out that it was phosphate rock.

So he asked Zhu Neng to collect phosphate ore specifically, and use the simplest method to produce a batch of phosphorus.

Then there are matches.

Gesang stared dumbfounded at Chen Chu's demonstration, and then saw Li Lizhi take out a stick, stroke it lightly, puff it, and burn it.

She looked at the two boxes of matches in her hand, suddenly stuffed them all to Chen Chu, and said, "Godfather, this gift is too expensive, we can't have it..."

As long as you are not a fool, you can tell that this match is better than Huozhezi. I don't know where it is.

The simplest point is that if the fire pocket is taken out, it will definitely go out after a long time.

Matches avoid this problem.

Gesang naturally didn't dare to ask for it.

However, Chen Chu stuffed the two boxes of matches into the hands of Steel Hammer and Iron Hammer respectively, and said, "To others, this may be a treasure, but to me, it's not worth a few pennies."

After persuasion for a long time, Gesang finally accepted.

Chen Chu took out a few and performed in front of the steel hammer and hammer.

The two little guys who were just born were usually kept away from strangers, but they smiled when they saw Chen Chu.

Chen Chu suddenly saw balls of white cloud-like things falling out of Steel Hammer and Iron Hammer's clothes. He picked it up and looked at it, and his eyes widened immediately.

This is cotton?

Pure natural cotton!

Cotton is common in later generations, as are cotton fabrics.

But in this era, it is a rare thing. In terms of clothes, high-ranking officials and nobles wear silk, while ordinary people wear linen.

As for the cotton cloth, there was none at all.

In Datang, there is no cotton.

Chen Chu traveled to Datang for nearly two years, and it was the first time he saw this pure natural cotton.

Seeing Chen Chu losing his composure, Gesang hurriedly asked, "Godfather, what's wrong with Ji Bei?"

Gibe?

It seems that this is Tubo's name for cotton.

He picked up two balls of cotton, looked at them carefully, shook his head and said, "This thing is not called Jibei, it should be called cotton."

cotton?

Gesang was taken aback, thought for a while, and said, "This thing really looks like a flower, and it's extremely soft. The name godfather's cotton is the most appropriate. Why don't we call it cotton from now on."

Chen Chu asked suddenly: "Gesang, do you have these cotton seeds?"

Gesang said: "Godfather, it just so happens that cotton is in my hometown, which can be used to keep out the cold, and when it blooms, it is snow-white, which symbolizes holiness, so I happened to take some seeds with me at the beginning... If Godfather wants it, I will I'll bring it back to you."

Chen Chu nodded: "Okay, you give me the seeds as soon as possible... By the way, you just said that cotton is very common in Tubo?"

Gesang nodded, "Yes, cotton is everywhere in Tubo."

Chen Chu remembered that in the Tang Dynasty, Tubo was very powerful. Not only was there a lot of food, but also horses, cattle and sheep. It was because of the influence of the climate. At this time, Tubo had a humid climate and abundant rainfall, which led to the prosperity of Tubo. Otherwise, How can Tubo, a place of bitter cold, challenge the mighty Tang Dynasty? Songtsan Gampo could even marry Princess Wencheng of the Tang Dynasty.

In this way, the present Tubo is just suitable for growing cotton.

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Gesang stayed in the Nanshan mansion for two hours with the hammer and steel hammer, then said goodbye and left.

Before leaving, Gesang said with some concern: "Godfather, I like the name of Steel Hammer and Iron Hammer very much, but I am worried that my husband and father don't like this name. If they don't want this name, I will be very upset." sad……"

Chen Chu said with a smile: "Gesang, you don't have to worry about this matter. Your eldest grandson will definitely like these two names very much."

"Really, that would be great!"

Gesang left with his two sons.

After she left, Chen Chu and Li Lizhi returned to the courtyard.

Li Lizhi tilted her head suddenly, and said, "Husband, I suddenly figured it out!"

"What do you want to understand?" Chen Chu asked curiously.

Li Lizhi grinned and said, "My husband is planning to cooperate with the eldest grandson's family to do the match business?"

Chen Chu: "..."

Having a smart wife is just different.

Nothing can hide from her.

Chen Chu nodded.

He took out matches to send steel hammers and iron hammers. In fact, he wanted to lure Changsun Wuji over to do business with the Changsun family.

Li Lizhi was a little puzzled, and asked, "Husband, we can do the match business by ourselves, why should we bring in the eldest grandson's family?"

Pulling others in means that the profits will be shared.

Chen Chu laughed, and introduced: "Wife Lizhi, I not only want to attract the eldest grandson's family, but also the royal father, as well as Duke Lu's mansion, Duke Yi's mansion, etc., which are my elder brothers..."

Now, Li Lizhi was even more confused: "Why do so many people join in?"

Chen Chu chuckled: "I made a sudden decision after meeting Gesang, because of cotton. As for the reason, I will explain it to you later. The most important thing right now is to start the match business first, Lizhi Wife, if we only talk about personal property, the two of us are already one of the best in the world. Now that we are under the protection of our father, no one dares to think about us, and no one can say what will happen next... Wood If you are better than Lin Feng, you will be destroyed, and if you are better than others, you will be wronged, so we must think about the future..."

Li Lizhi's eyes lit up: "So, husband, are you cultivating allies?"

Chen Chu reluctantly nodded: "Well..."

Allies alone are not enough.

It is necessary to change the system of this feudal dynasty.

Of course, he didn't dare to say that.

Otherwise, if Li Er knew about it, he would definitely tie him up and chop him up.

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The Duke of Qi.

Today, many people still come to congratulate.

Changsun Wuji kindly entertained these guests and sent them away politely.

He returned to the backyard, saw Chang Sun Chong, and asked, "Chong'er, have you checked the list for today's arrival?"

Chang Sun Chong said: "Father, I have checked everything, there is no name of Chen Chu, and Chen Chu has not been to Duke Qi's mansion today."

Changsun Wuji nodded: "That's good, alas, this kid Chen Chu is really annoying..."

He drank some wine, his face flushed slightly.

Changsun Wuji explained, and walked to the backyard: "Chong'er, go and bring the two grandchildren, I want to take a good look at them, by the way, my father has already discussed with Wang Gui, Master Kong and others, please help , give the two grandchildren a good name, there should be news in a few days, in the next few days, you can choose some gifts and visit Master Kong, you know?"

"Got it, Dad!"

The eldest grandson rushed into the yard to hold the child.

After a long while, he suddenly rushed out staggeringly, his expression changed drastically: "Father, it's bad, Gesang is gone, and so are the two sons..."

what?

Changsun Wuji's complexion changed: "Could it be that someone kidnapped you? You are so courageous, and immediately sent your servants to look for Princess Gesang and the two children. Chong'er, you just follow me into the palace and settle this matter." Report to Your Majesty and Queen, please order your Majesty to investigate..."

The eldest grandson's family was happy to add two children, but they disappeared after a few days of happiness.

Changsun Wuji was a little confused for a while.

Immediately, Qi Guogong's mansion started to move up and down.

Changsun Wuji dragged Changsun Chong to rush out, but was suddenly stopped by the housekeeper.

The housekeeper said: "Master, the young lady is back! The two young masters are back too!"

"where?"

"It's just outside."

Zhangsun Wuji and his son rushed out.

When they got to the gate, they saw Princess Gesang, Steel Hammer, Iron Hammer, and several maids getting off the carriage and rushing to the mansion.

The eldest grandson rushed forward and asked, "Oh, Gesang, where did you go and why did you come back? My father thought you and your two grandchildren were kidnapped, and he was about to enter the palace to ask His Majesty Check this out."

Gesang stepped forward to pay respects, and said, "Father and husband don't need to worry, Gesang just went to Nanshan Mansion to meet his godfather and godmother today."

What?