As soon as the engineering examination is over. Xiang Lang rushed to Chang'an overnight. The reconstruction and expansion of Chang'an City is a major project that he personally is responsible for. The project was completed in one day. He will not feel at ease for one day. Xiang Lang has just arrived in Chang'an City. Liu Xin's letter was delivered. then. Xiang Lang couldn't take a break. And hurried to Yiwucheng.
Liu Xin saw Xiang Lang's face haggard. Can't help but smile: "Juda. Let you run back and forth. It's really hard for you."
Xiang Lang shook his head. He said, "I'm sorry. It's nothing to be tired. It's just the coal mentioned in the Lord's letter. The subordinates have checked many classics. They haven't figured out what it is. I'm really ashamed."
original. When Xiang Lang left Chang'an. I also carried a large amount of information with me. He wants to make preparations in advance. Avoid being asked three questions by Liu Xin. Along the way. He is busy going through the information. I want to find records about coal. The result was nothing. Also lost for the past few years. All the classics were copied from bamboo slips onto paper. It's much easier to look up. Otherwise he would be more haggard.
Liu Xin laughed. Said: "Juda. You don't understand what coal is. It's not to blame you. But you have to remember. Coal is a good thing. It can replace firewood. And it works better than firewood."
There was a pause. Liu Xin continued: "I've seen Wu Wu here. Good job. How is the reconstruction of Chang'an going."
Xiang Lang sighed. Said: "According to the lord's instructions. The subordinates have already sold part of the land in Chang'an City for public development and sale. Basically, the sale has been completed. The wealthy families have brought a lot of wood and stone from Guandong and other places. Now they are from Wuguan to Chang'an. On the road. Almost all caravans transporting wood and stone. But these wealthy households are busy building their own houses. They rarely sell wood and stone. If the trees in the Guanzhong are not cut down, I am afraid it will be difficult to complete the reconstruction of Chang'an City before the end of this year. The subordinates are courageous. Please allow the lord to allow his subordinates to send someone nearby to collect materials. Wherever the trees have been felled, the subordinates will surely ask people to replant them in time."
Liu Xin lowered her head and thought for a moment. He shook his head and said, "No. The trees in Guanzhong must not be felled. Since the reconstruction of Chang'an City will be difficult to complete this year. Then postpone it for one year. When those family members repair their homes, they will always sell the extra wood and stone. . And some savvy businessmen will not miss this opportunity. The top priority is to quickly organize personnel to go to Gumo to mine coal."
Xiang Lang heard that Liu Xin did not urge him to hurry up and rebuild Chang'an. Could not help but breathe a sigh of relief. He said, "The subordinate is about to ask the lord. How should this coal be mined."
Liu Xin thought for a while. Said: "Just smash it with an iron pick and a head. Transport the smashed coal to Niwu with a camel horse. Build a warehouse in the city of Yinwu. Open up a place outside the city to build a smelting yard. As for how. It's up to your research institute to smelt better iron. There is one thing you must keep in mind. This matter is more important than the construction of Chang'an City. You can organize manpower to do it now."
Xiang Lang heard Liu Xin speak so seriously. Don't dare to neglect. Give a deep ceremony. Hurry out and mobilize manpower. There are many people under Xiang Lang now. There are 100,000 engineers in the Corps of Engineers alone. Plus the craftsmen of the research institute. It is a huge team. But half of the Corps of Engineers built new cities on the grasslands. The other half are on the construction site in Chang'an City. As for the craftsman. Except for those who moved to Yuzhang County. Most of them still stay in Xiangyang. Xiang Lang is now only able to mobilize the engineering corps for the construction of Chang'an City. Fortunately, Liu Xin has promised to postpone the construction of Chang'an City for one year. It is not a big problem to transfer 10,000 engineers to Gumo.
Arrange the mining of the Gumo coal field. Liu Xin breathed a sigh of relief. Although he doesn't know much about coal mines. I don't know how to use this coal to smelt better ironware. But he believed. With coal. Dahan's skilled craftsmen will surely come up with solutions to these problems.
Liu Xin turned and returned to the backyard. This was originally a mansion built by Dong Zhuo for himself in Xiwu. The previous part has been dismantled. The dismantled wood, bricks and stones have all been shipped to Chang'an. The materials used to build Chang'an City. And there is no time to remove it later. It was used as Liu Xin's temporary residence in Xiwu. Before Liu Xin stepped into the courtyard. He heard a burst of laughter. It's Diaochan and the others practicing dance.
really. Saw Liu Xin coming in. Lu Qiling greeted her quickly. Holding Liu Xin's hand. Repeatedly said: "Godfather. You came just right. Linger's Hu Xuanwu is now almost catching up with Liya's sister. Linger dances one for you to see."
Liu Xin looked up. Seeing that Liya had just put away her dancing posture. Qiao's face was still blushing. Could not help shook his head. Said: "Ling'er. Go ahead and practice by yourself. I'll talk to your sister Liya about it."
Loulan Princess Liya heard Liu Xin looking for her. It rushed over like a gust of wind. Those big beautiful eyes flashed suddenly. Asked slyly: "My lord. Are you trying to drive me away again. No matter what you say. I won't go back. I still want to see Central Plains. Don't worry. I'll follow behind. It doesn't interfere with you. "
originally. Liu Xin was planning to return from the northern line before Yumen Pass. Go down a bit. Escort Liya back to Minni City. But because of the discovery of the Gumo coal field. Liu Xin temporarily changed her mind. Speed up the return journey. Of course, it is impossible to detour and dredge the mud. Liya was unwilling to let others escort him back to Shanshan. In addition, she gets along well with Diaochan and Lu Qiling. As a result, he followed Yi Wu. Along the way. Liu Xin also asked several times to send her back to the city of mud. They were all rejected by her. This time. Liu Xin hasn't spoken yet. She directly refused.
Liu Xin was slightly taken aback. Immediately he smiled and said: "Princess. Liu didn't rush you back. It's because Liu went too hurried this time. Forgot an important thing. I want you to go back and do it for me. As long as this is done. When do you want to come to Central Plains in the future? Liu must welcome it."
Liya glanced suspiciously at Liu Xin. Asked: "What is important."
Liu Xin said solemnly: "Do you remember the black whirlwind."
Liya's expression was stagnant. Suddenly saw the color of concern. Anxiously asked: "My lord, is there news of the black whirlwind."
Liu Xin shook his head. Said: "Black whirlwind comes and goes without a trace. It is so easy to get news from her. However, Liu has already inquired into it. Black whirlwind is Shanshan. So. Liu wants to invite the princess back. Use your identity. In Shan Shan Jing secretly searched for her whereabouts. He caught the black whirlwind. Liu must thank you very much."
Liya curled her lips. Said: "Why should I help you."
Liu Xin laughed. Said: "If the princess wants to play in the Central Plains with all her heart. She is unwilling to help. Then Liu will not reluctantly. In fact, Liu is not incapable of dealing with the black whirlwind. It just takes a little more effort. Although the black whirlwind is fascinating, it is in the desert. But it can't do without the water source. Liu will then dispatch a large army into Shanshan. Heavy troops are stationed at all water sources. See if she can escape to heaven.
Liya grabbed her heart. Hurriedly said: "Since Master Liu trusted the little girl. The little girl promised to return to Muni City. Help the adults catch the black whirlwind."
Follow Liu Xin's team these days. Liya had long seen that the strength of the Han army did not lie in personal bravery. It's strict discipline. As long as Liu Xin really gave the order to watch the water source. These Han soldiers can absolutely guard the water source strictly. Although the black whirlwind is powerful. But he wanted to fight against the Han army by himself. Even face a pre-established ambush. It's definitely not good. Rather than let Liu Xin send the Han army to deal with the black whirlwind. It's better to leave it alone.
Liu Xin heard Liya agree to her request. Could not help but laugh. Said: "Then Liu will ask the princess for all rights."
Liya waved her hand. Said: "It's okay. It's okay. I'll leave now."
Liu Xin said nothing. Immediately arranged for 500 cavalry to escort Liya back to the city of mud. Considering that Liya is a woman. Liu Xin chose four out of twelve female guards to walk with her. Until Liya's figure gradually disappeared at the corner of the avenue. Liu Xin let out a long sigh of relief. Finally fooled her away.
In order to let Liya go home. Liu Xin really used a lot of brains. It's best to implement it on Black Whirlwind. I don't know in the future that Liya will know that Black Whirlwind is actually a woman. What will she look like. Liu Xin couldn't help laughing.
Diao Chan didn't know when he came to Liu Xin. Lean gently on his shoulder. Said quietly: "Master. In fact, Miss Liya and Nujia can talk very well. And since entering Yumen Pass, she has been fascinated by the beautiful scenery along the way. Why do you need to send her away."
Liu Xin took Diaochan into his arms with ease. Looking at the West, he sighed slightly. Rhetorically asked: "Chan'er. Do you know why I set up the market in Maoling. And the Huren caravan from the west can only get there as far as possible."
Diaochan thought for a while. Said: "The slave family remembers that the master said. Maoling was once very prosperous. It is a pity that it has not fallen. So the master thought of establishing a market there. Restore the former prosperity."
Liu Xin nodded. Said: "Yes. Master, I did say that at the beginning. But it was just public rhetoric."
"Public remarks." Diao Chan raised her head and looked at Liu Xin in surprise. Asked softly. "Then what is the real reason for the master to do this."
Liu Xin smiled and said: "The reason is very simple. I just don't want those Hu people to continue eastward. Liya is also Hu people. I don't want her to continue eastward either."
"Don't let them go eastward." Diao Chan pondered for a moment. Suddenly said happily. "I understand. Master doesn't want them to see the real situation of the big man."
"Hehe. Our Chan'er is really smart. That's enough. That's right. I just don't want the disintegrated situation of the big man to fall into the eyes of aliens. Even though I know this situation can't be kept secret. But I still don't want aliens People look at the jokes of our big guys." Liu Xin straightened his chest. Sighed. "Forget it. Don't talk about it. You mentioned Maoling just now. Why don't we leave for Maoling now. I don't know how well the market is built there."