The Golden Age Chapter 829: Master Digger

Qin Xiao walked over to a stone beside him and sat down, looking at the stone that was blown up by the fire and thunder, and said: "Master, if the court really allows the new army to be trained, do you think we can build a fire? Lei Jun?"

"Huo Lei Army?" Yuwen Chengchao thought for a while, nodded and said: "This idea is really good. The Huo Lei Army can exist as a special force. They can ambush the enemy with fire and thunder on the battlefield. Siege of the city, with the presence of the Thunder Army, can also greatly reduce casualties."

Qin Xiao smiled and said: "It seems that the big prince has the same idea as mine. This fire and thunder army does not have to be too many, and they do not need to be good at fighting. Their main task is to dig the ground and bury the mines, and to ignite the fire accurately. Their request is to act swiftly and swiftly."

"Other soldiers and horses need to be equipped with knives and guns. This team only needs to be equipped with shovel for digging the ground." Yuwen Chengchao thoughtfully said slowly: "After they have to bury or class, they can cover it well. , Not being seen by others." Thinking for a while, said: "If you really want to form the Huo Lei Army, I think you need people who know the art of civil engineering. They can observe the terrain and make accurate judgments on the thickness of the soil. , So how many fire mines are most suitable for a certain place can be judged in advance."

Qin Xiao smiled and said: "The eldest son thinks better than me. Yes, if you find such a talent, he can lead the Huo Lei Army."

"In this way, I really think of a person." Yuwen Chengchao smiled: "This person is very good at terroir, and he can observe the terrain. The method is very good."

Qin Xiao's eyes lit up: "The old man knows such a person?"

"Knowing is knowing." Yuwen Chengchao smiled: "However, this person's reputation is not very good, and he may not be willing to come and help."

"Who is the old man talking about?"

"Yingchuan Sikong Ling." Yuwen Chengchao smiled and said: "When it comes to digging and digging, I am afraid that few in this world can match him. If the Huo Lei Army is handed over to him for training, there will be no three Months, I can guarantee that everyone in the Huo Lei Army is a master at digging soil and breaking banks."

Qin Xiao felt that the name was strange, but Yu Wen Chengchao was able to compliment him. This Sikongling is definitely not an ordinary person. He humbly asked: "Grandpa, what does this Sikongling do?"

Yuwen Chengchao smiled mysteriously, lowered his voice and said: "The tomb thief who digs the grave!"

Qin Xiao was taken aback, and Yuwen Chengchao had already explained with a smile: "Brother Qin may not know that there are three hundred and sixty lines in the world, and many of the professions are not visible and unknown. Very few people know their existence. This tomb robber is also a business. They steal tombs to take the funerary treasures from the coffins. The tombs of ordinary people are not easy to move. But if it is a tomb of a high-ranking official, the more repaired it is. Luxury, the easier it is to be remembered by tomb robbers."

"In that case, Sikong Ling got rich from the dead?" Qin Xiao sighed.

Yu Wenchengchao nodded and said: "Not everyone has the ability to do the tomb robbery business. I don't know much about this business, but Sikong Ling is also considered a leader in this business."

"How did the eldest son know such a person?"

"It was seven or eight years ago." Yuwen Chengchao recalled: "I didn't know who found it back then. There is an ancient tomb in Xiling.

I also said that there are so many treasures in the ancient tomb. It's not a matter for ordinary people to listen to it. It's not a serious matter, but it's a big deal when it reaches the ears of the tomb thief who specializes in this number of livelihoods. That year, Fenggan Mansion City suddenly appeared a few people and horses, and most people would naturally not pay attention, but if there was any movement in Fenggan Mansion City, I naturally knew it. "

"I see, it is the tomb thief who has passed by."

Yuwen Chengchao smiled and nodded: "Yes, there were three tomb robbers in total, Sikong Ling was among them, and he only brought two companions. All three people wanted to rob the ancient tomb. I won’t elaborate on the matter. Anyway, the ancient tomb was really found by Sikong Ling. The three people fought for the treasure. Although Sikong Ling had the ability to robber the tomb, he was weak in power and was not an opponent of the other two. Moreover, he was seriously injured and dying, and he almost had to see the King of Yama."

"Could it be that... the old man saved him?"

Yu Wenchengchao nodded and smiled: "Although I disdain what these people did, the three teams of tomb robbers digging the tombs are still very interesting, so I took the fat fish and they kept watching the show in secret... ...!" At this point, his expression suddenly became sad.

Qin Xiao knew that he had remembered those brothers that he had at the time. Although they charged with Fat Fish, it is difficult for the others to meet again, especially Dapeng. Yuwen Chengchao has always trusted him, but who knows it is. The traitor lurking around, Yu Wen Chengchao thought of those brothers, naturally depressed.

Qin Xiao could understand Yuwen Chengchao’s mood, patted Yuwen Chengchao’s arm, Yuwen Chengchao smiled reluctantly, and continued: “Sikong Ling was bound to die. I rescued him, but didn’t reveal his identity to him. When he left, I even gave him a entanglement. But I believe he must have inquired who I am when he left, but he has never come to find me."

"Such a great kindness, he knows that it is unnecessary to visit and thank you." Qin Xiao smiled and said, "Maybe he is thinking about repaying one day." I thought that Yuwen would be generous and righteous, and he would go and save Sikong Lingye. Nothing strange.

"Later, I heard people say that Sikong Ling had washed her hands in the golden basin and did not continue to dig graves and tombs, and started an antiques business in Yingchuan." Yuwen Chengchao smiled: "If You really want to form the Huo Lei Army. Then I can send someone to send him a letter. If he agrees, the Huo Lei Army will naturally become more powerful, otherwise we don’t have to force it."

Qin Xiao laughed and said: "My lord, you are really a lucky star in the sky. Today I am looking for you to discuss the formation of the Huo Lei Army in the future. This is just my idea, but I have no plan at all for how to proceed. This is not bad. , But you recommended a master to me, good, this is really great."

"Don't be happy too early." Yu Wencheng's expression became serious: "Let’s not say whether Sikong Ling would agree to come and help. We still need the court’s permission to train in the south of the Yangtze River." After a slight pondering, he said: "The matter of soldiers and horses is extraordinary. Brother Qin is currently only Shaoqing of Dali Temple. Will the court put such a heavy burden in your hands? It’s not counted.” He said in a low voice: “The formation of a new army, there must be other people in the court who are thinking about this matter, especially the prime minister, how can he miss such a good opportunity? If the prime minister recommends his people to come by How about recruiting new troops?"

Qin Xiao nodded and said: "The big young man is extremely worried, in fact, this is also what I am worried about. So this

The second time I went to Beijing, I tried my best to take this matter down. "

"Don't rush everything." Yuwen Chengchao whispered: "If the saint really entrusts this task to you, then it would be great. If the state of the country is in trouble and there are other candidates, we don't have to be discouraged. Recruitment Training the new army, I believe that even if the saint really agrees to hand over to the state minister, he will definitely not hand over the entire new army to the state minister. Some people in the army will inevitably be held in check. Then you will strive to stay in the south of the Yangtze River. The new army is effective, our Huo Lei Army can still be formed, and the Huo Lei Army can be firmly controlled in our hands."

Qin Xiao smiled and said: "In fact, if the saint entrusts me with the recruitment and training of the new army, she will not completely let me command the new army, and she will also put nails in it."

Yuwen Chengchao smiled and said: "If this is the case, then you don't have to worry, we will have a solution then."

At this moment, when they heard the sound of horseshoes, the two looked up, but saw two fast horses galloping forward, and one of them got off the horse first, and said, "Master Shaoqing, Master Cishi is in a hurry, please. Back to the city."

Qin Xiao did not delay, and the group hurried back to the city. When they arrived at the Cishi Mansion, the Cishi Fan Yang was already waiting in the lobby. Seeing Qin Xiao came back, he didn't talk nonsense. He led Qin Xiao to the side hall, but saw it early. Someone was waiting and saw Qin Xiao coming in. The man stepped forward and said, "Caomin Lin Hong, pay homage to the lord!" He was about to kneel down. Qin Xiao had already stretched out his hand to hold him and smiled: "You don't need to be polite." /

"My lord, the errands that your majesty confessed are pretty much the same as what Caomin has done." Lin Hong respectfully said: "Come here today and I will tell the adults in detail."

Fan Yang is a shrewd man, and smiled: "Master Qin, you talk here first, the old man has something to do, so I won't accompany you." He left.

Qin Xiao thought to himself that Fan Yang, the old fellow, could sit in this position, and he did have a set.

"One hundred and thirty thousand taels of silver has arrived outside the city." Lin Hong said softly: "In addition, there are antique treasures, calligraphy and paintings, which are equivalent to no less than eight hundred thousand taels of silver. This one hundred and eight hundred thousand taels are both. It was raised from Suzhou and Yangzhou, and it went very smoothly. In Hangzhou, I have also greeted some family members secretly. Within three days, it is not difficult to raise 500,000 taels of cash. In addition, I can also raise money. To antique treasures worth three hundred thousand taels, it can add up to two six hundred thousand taels."

Qin Xiao nodded and said: "The princess said to send three million taels to Beijing, how to solve the remaining 400,000 taels?"

"Don't worry, adults." Lin Hong said: "Kyoto Baofenglong Bank has a deposit of no less than 500,000 taels. In addition, our Jiangnan family has many shops in Kyoto. They all agreed, as long as the Jiangnan family can go smoothly. After this catastrophe, he will do his best for as much money as he needs. Caomin can also use a personal guarantee. When he arrives in Kyoto, he cannot make up three million taels of silver, and he will bear the blame."

Qin Xiao breathed a sigh of relief, and said softly: "Thanks to you this time, you have worked hard." I know that although these silvers are used by the Jiangnan family to save their lives, they will be escorted into Beijing and given to the palace by themselves. The credit seems to be no small in the palace.

"The big families also wanted to give adults a piece of their heart." Lin Hong whispered: "However, the grassroots knows that adults are upright officials and will not accept them easily. I have already agreed with some big families in Jiangnan. When money is needed, we will support the adults at all costs. The warehouse of the Jiangnan family is the warehouse of the adults!"