Love Affairs in Chang’an Chapter 251: Mistaken call and collision

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Li Ke stayed in the capital before returning, and Qin Mubai had to take on the important military and political affairs of Xiangzhou alone. The emperor attached great importance to the rituals in Xiangzhou, and sent a special conference to pick the bones and advocate "perfectionism" as the overseer, Qin Mubai secretly complained.

For two consecutive days, Qin Mubai brought together Jiang Zuo, large and small officials under the rule of Xiangzhou, to discuss and arrange various tasks. In general, there are three major things:

First, arrange the prince and Jiang Xia in advance. Since it is the royal court ceremony, there must be many officials who will come at that time, at least, there will be many people in the East Palace and Jiangxia Palace. Therefore, Xingyuan Mansion cannot be too small. According to Xiao Yu's words, it is to "build a new building", but how can two large mansions be built temporarily in just three months? And they just stayed for a while and left, which is enough for life and money. Qin Mubai is a local official, and the waste of manpower and material resources will be his own. Therefore, he thought about countermeasures and expropriated the two rich Xiangzhou riches who were arrested earlier-Ouyang Jun and Duan Rongji's mansion. Come over, be repaired and appropriately transformed, and used as the palace of the prince and the king of Jiangxia will have no problem.

In fact, Qin Mubai is not worried about the Prince and King Jiang Xia. The only thing that worries him is whether Xiao Yu, a critical old man, will agree. Therefore, you must convince him in advance.

The second major event is the major civil engineering in the tomb of Emperor Yang. Qin Mubai asked Xiao Yuan's opinion. Xiao Yuan said that the marsh and water port in Xihecao should be transformed into a royal garden suitable for carriages and horses. On the stone **** where the underground palace of the mausoleum is located, a "Ming Hall" (a palace exposed on the surface) should be built to display some of the cultural relics of the former Sui Dynasty and inscriptions and records. Yang Guang’s coffin can be placed in the underground palace, but the body must In addition, spices are used for antiseptic treatment, gold clothes are put on the jade coffin...

These requests made Qin Mubai's head a big hit. Just talk about rebuilding the West River Channel—a puddle in a radius of several tens of miles to be transformed into land, isn’t it moving mountains and filling the sea? How can it be done without the labor of tens of thousands of people?

In fact, to put it plainly, the so-called sacrifice to Yang Guang is just a political show for the emperor. But there is no way, Xiao Yu is such a real person, and he especially likes to hold chicken feathers as an arrow. After being demoted several times, he has not been reused, and he must be depressed. This time I was finally entrusted with a "heavy task", and I definitely wanted to do a better job to show my "ability."

But Qin Mubai really wanted to scold the old man, because he didn't hurt his back when he was standing. Firstly, it's not the usual style of Zhenguan Datang to work hard and waste money. Secondly, in just three months, how can he meet his requirements? Let alone three months, even three years may not work!

No way, Qin Mubai has to go to Xiao Yu to bargain. If the standard is not lowered, this errand cannot be done.

The third major thing remaining is to properly arrange Xiao Yu and his accompanying people. Xiao Yu went south, in addition to bringing more than a thousand imperial soldiers and soldiers to prepare for the tomb of Emperor Yang, hundreds of craftsmen, and tens of thousands of stones of various building materials, grain, grass, money and other materials. Among them are more expensive items such as gold and mercury. This matter can only fall on the military. Therefore, Qin Mubai asked Pang Fei to take charge, and the soldiers of the Xiangzhou Military Mansion temporarily set up a large army garrison to house the things that Xiao Yu brought. These people, animals and materials.

Easy said, but it's really tedious and complicated to do. Ten days later, Xiao Yu saw Xiangzhou hustling up and down, but he didn’t see the mansion he wanted, and the Xihecao project had not started, so the boss was unhappy. He sent people to urge him and couldn’t help himself. Angrily, ask Qin Mubai to see him in Guanyi.

Qin Mubai was so busy that he was suffocating the fire in his stomach, wishing to go to the post office to meet him for a while.

It's midsummer, and the weather is hot and humid, with a lot of mosquitoes. Xiao Yu, who came from the northern pass to the wet and tidal land of Jingxiang, was extremely unsuitable for the inconsistent water and soil. His temper became more weird and violent due to his rising anger and bad business affairs. When Qin Mubai came to Guanyi, he could almost smell the smell of gunpowder from his body.

"Qin Mubai, you came just right!" Before Qin Mubai came in and sat down, Xiao Yu rushed up and went crazy, "Why didn't you act according to the orders of this pavilion? Where is the official position you established? Why the construction of the West River Channel has not been started?"

"Elder Xiao Ge!!!" Qin Mubai was immediately ignited by him, shouted, and stunned Xiao Yuan all over his body, turning his eyes straight and almost flying away.

Seeing Xiao Yu's stunned expression, Qin Mubai was so angry and funny.

"Please listen to the words of a humble job!" Qin Mubai said, "The request you made is beyond human ability."

Xiao Yu was supposed to have a strong heart, but was extinguished by Qin Mubai’s powerful voice, but seeing that Qin Mubai was even more angry than him, he Sheng swallowed, and whispered: "Is it so serious?"

"Elder Xiao Ge, I think your old man is not in charge. I don't know how much firewood, rice, oil and salt are expensive." Qin Mubai was not polite, and said bluntly, "In three months, you let me drain dozens of miles. Mizusawa, fill up the Zuowa and build the Mingdian, is it possible? Let alone three months, even three years will not work! Or you will board the ship tomorrow and take a look at the West River Channel? There is the Tonglian Han River, Don’t you let me move the mountains and the sea? As for the prince and the king of Jiangxia, I have selected them. The decoration and renovation of the two mansions will definitely satisfy the prince and the king of Jiangxia. If there is something wrong, Duan Duan will not be able to turn you Elder Xiao Ge is here to commit the crime, someone Qin will come to see them!"

"Uh!..." Xiao Yu was shocked and said hurriedly, "It doesn't have to be, it doesn't have to be. General Qin, if you have something to say, why get angry?"

Qin Mubai took a long sigh of anger and calmed down his anger, and said: "The humble job has nothing to say, and I also ask Ge Lao Haihan. However, in a small Xiangzhou area, it is really impossible to do things in a short time. To be as perfect as possible, to meet the requirements of Elder Xiao Ge. The project of Xihecao can be discussed after Elder Ge has seen the topography. It is just that these two lines are the same. In any case, the humble servant insists on choosing the old house for renovation instead of building a new one."

"But... the prince is the crown prince of the country, leaving Beijing to go south, and can he stay in the old house of someone else? Wouldn't it be detrimental to the royal majesty if it is spread out?" Xiao Yu said still not giving up .

"Of course not." Qin Mubai said, "Not only will it not detract from the imperial majesty, but it will also let the world know that my prince of Tang Dynasty's diligence and thrift is a good example. Didn't the emperor always advocate thrift? Isn't it right?"

"Uh... okay, okay, it's up to you." Xiao Yu waved his hands again and again, and he felt a bit of retreat.

"Thank you Elder Ge. So, the humble post will retire first. Tomorrow, the Humble Servant will send someone to the post to pick up Elder Ge, and go to Xihecao together." Qin Mubai arched his hands and walked away. , I don't want to talk nonsense with Xiao Yu.

"Uh..." Xiao Yu looked at Qin Mubai's striding Liuyun figure, was stunned for a while before returning to his senses, and muttered, "Smelly boy, is he so fierce? It's just irrational, bullying. Old man!"

Walking out of the post house, Qin Mubai was happy and funny, and said in his heart: There is no reason to talk with a sour old man like Xiao Yu. If you give him three points, he must open a dye house chain store. Make it clear that he is just a supervisor and a symbolic figure, and I will do everything, so I cannot listen to him. From now on, I will do whatever I like, and do everything cheaply. I don't have to fear that he will go to the emperor to sue me for these things, let alone offend him.

There are so many things, Qin Mubai didn't want to stay longer. When he got out of the post and was waiting to be mounted, he suddenly heard a voice calling him: "Hey, isn't this General Qin?"

Qin Mubai looked back and saw that a middle-aged man was very familiar, but he couldn't remember where he had seen him.

"Your Excellency is familiar, but Qin's old knowledge?" Qin Mubai stopped by the horse and asked.

"Haha, General Qin is so forgetful." The man stepped forward and arched his hands, smiling, "Is the tiger-headed golden spear of the general and the father-in-law still useful?"

"Oh, remember it!" Qin Mubai slapped his forehead and smiled, "It turned out to be an order to supervise the left school office. You see my memory is really bad."

"It's okay. It's normal for a big person like a general to occasionally not remember a small role like a villain." Tu Shuling said with a smile.

"Tu Shuling said that, you can see it outside. Why, you also followed Xiao Yu to the south and came to Xiangzhou?" Qin Mubai asked.

"Yes! Half of the craftsmen in our left school office are here." Tu Shuling sighed and said in a low voice, "When I got here, I lived in a temporary military camp. There are so many mosquitoes that can’t fall asleep night after night, but it’s miserable for us. To say, it’s all to blame on Xiao Yu. In fact, the saint just said casually and asked him to take care of the rituals. He’s good, not the sacrifice of the former emperor of Sui. The management is more solemn than the sacrifice to the first emperor. After receiving the edict, he took the initiative to ask the emperor, saying that for such a major sacrifice, the court must send the royal family to express its sincerity. The emperor Jinkou has been opened, and he had to bite the bullet and agreed to Xiao Yu's For many rude requests, the prince and the king of Jiang Xia were sent to Xiangzhou to preside over the ceremonies with the king of Wu. Now, well, even the prince was moved by his Xiao Yu, can we still move the crowd? So...we are thousands of hundreds The number one followed him south. Hey, it's really bad luck!"

Qin Mubai laughed loudly, leading the horse to beckon him to go forward with him, and said as he walked: "You are okay, Xiangzhou is a bitter here. Forget it, let’s not talk about it. You came to the post. Are you looking for Xiao Yu?"

"Yes!" Tu Shuling said, "Several of the officials we were with were not used to the life in the military village. Many people vomited and vented their stomachs, and their bodies were bitten by mosquitoes. I have a refreshing skin. So I want to move back to the Guanyi together. I just made a special trip here to ask Xiao Yu for a Jun order."

"Forget it, you don't have to go to him. He is now resentful, and he must be caught and scolded. Since you are my old acquaintance, then I will help you." Qin Mubai He smiled and said, "Bring the few left school officials who are familiar with you and live in Xiangyang County. I am responsible for renting a comfortable inn for you. But remember, don't disturb too many people." /

"So, it's General Wan Xie Qin!" Tu Shuying was overjoyed upon hearing this, and hurriedly bent over and bowed his hands in a salute. This is like, he was supposed to sleep in the wild, live in a simple tent, eat army food cooked in a big pot, and suddenly stay in a free five-star hotel. Can he be unhappy?

"It's just a matter of raising your hand, don't say thank you." Qin Mubai smiled slightly and said, "In the future, maybe I will be troubled by the order to help me build weapons and armors, so I don't want to refuse then."

"Haha, that definitely won't. General Qin has orders, just say it. Anyway, Tu also has a royal salary. Who should do things for, why not help General Qin?" Tu Shuling was also refreshed. Laughed.

Qin Mubai couldn't help but feel bright, and said: "Don't tell me, at the moment, I really have a tricky job that needs the help of a master craftsman. I don't know if the painting will make you..."

"But there is an order, don't hesitate!" Tu Shuling sternly bowed his hands.

Qin Mubai calculated for a moment, patted him on the shoulder, and smiled: "Tu Shuling, how about we do a business?"

"What business?"

"If you help me make this artifact, I will not only give you one hundred thousand dollars in private, but also recommend that you be an official Cao Zheng in Xiangzhou Governor's Mansion, how about it?" Qin Mubai said.

"Huh?" Tu Shuling was shocked when he heard it!

One hundred thousand dollars is not a small sum, but that's all. The most tempting thing is the official Cao Zheng of Xiangzhou Governor's Mansion. Although he will be an order to supervise the left school administration, he is also an official of rank six or seven, but to put it bluntly, he is just a craftsman. The four major social strata of Shi, Agriculture, Industry and Commerce. Although his order has a rank, it does not have any social and political status.

But the official Cao Zheng of Xiangzhou Provincial Governor's House is different. He is the "Minister" with real power in his hands. If the official position is exchanged, then his surname Tu has actually completed the class conversion from "work" to "shi". This may be an "innovation" he could never accomplish in his life.

"General Qin, are you serious about this?!" Of course, Tu Shuling couldn't believe it.

"Do you think I am like a joke?" Qin Mubai said seriously.

"Okay! The humble position will take this job! One hundred thousand dollars is definitely not dare to accept, as long as General Qin fulfills his promise after the event is completed, he will transfer the humble job to Xiangzhou Provincial Governor's Mansion to serve the job. This life is deemed to be sold to the general!" Tu Shuling said vowedly.

"Excellent. Now, just follow me and get on!"

The two rode together to the "Research Institute" outside Xiangyang. Since Qin Mubai picked up the four Niu Wuzhi masters and apprentices, he has repeatedly repaired this place, and now it has become a quiet, secluded and peaceful place. All kinds of tools, materials and equipment are very complete. The three old men, Da Lei, Er Lei and San Lei, are here day and night to study Fan Zhu's cannon, and they are very busy. There are also people who serve them for food, clothing, shelter, and transportation. Anyway, they will never be treated badly.

Qin Mubai put Tu Youhailing in, and introduced each other with the three old men. The old men heard that this was the "master Fan Zhushi" invited by Qin Mubai from Chang'an, and they all respected Tu Youhai.

Qin Mubai asked Tu Youhai to look at the drawing of the cannon and asked him if he was sure.

Tu Youhai smiled relaxedly: "General Qin, this is much easier to make than that piano! That is, Fan Zhu's polishing is a bit difficult, but it's just a laborious task. The key is to master the temperature of the molten iron when it is released, so , Which can ensure that the barrel wall can withstand high temperature and heavy pressure."

"A master is a master!" Qin Mubai raised his thumb to praise him, "Then leave it to you!"

"Hold on! I will definitely not do it alone. The three masters please forgive me for being rude. Whenever I am a party, there will be a few people who will cooperate with me. I will definitely not be able to change a stranger. I have a few. The celebrity servants also came to Xiangzhou, just as my deputy." Tu Youhai said to Qin Mubai, "When you go to the humble position and summon them, you can immediately start to cast cannons for General Qin Fan!"

"Okay, great!" Qin Mubai laughed happily, and said to the three old men, "Three masters, don't even think about idle. Master Tu casts a gun, you make a five-finger **** Lei, each division of labor, one cannot be less!"

"Old people and others must obey!"

Qin Mubai secretly rejoiced in his heart, and thought: If painted with the sea can really cast a cannon, it would be cool. Is there anything more powerful than this game of destroying the city and the village? Furthermore, if such a cannon is mounted on a warship like the Shenyu flying ship, no matter how water or naval battles are, who in the world can rival the Datang Navy?

After thinking about it, Qin Mubai wanted to laugh again: It seems that Xiao Yu, an old man, has done some good things by accident! If he hadn't used his chicken feathers as an arrow, how could people like Tu Youhai appear in Xiangzhou? !

Haha!