Liu Bei was overjoyed. Repeatedly asked: "Speak up, sir."
Sima Hui chuckled and said, "This person is far away in the sky. He is right in front of him."
Pang Degong suddenly stroked his palm and smiled and said, "Yes. Cheng Yan. Isn't A Chou in your family the same age as Liu Bang?"
Huang Chengyan suddenly changed his face. Quickly deduced: "Huang is no more than a mountain villager. It seems that it doesn't match the conditions we discussed just now."
Sima Hui waved his hand. Said: "Brother Cheng Yanxian. Don't humble yourself. The Huang family belongs to the Jingzhou family. You are now the head of the Huang family. This status is not low. Besides, you have relatives with the Cai family."
Although Huang Chengyan has no official position. But his wife and sister are Liu Xin's fifth wife. Just rely on this. It is far better than the ordinary governor and prefect. Liu Bei couldn't help but lift his spirits. He quickly got up and persuaded: "Mr. Cheng Yan. You don't want to refuse any more. As long as you can help Liu Bang to the upper position. You are the future master of the country. Such a good thing. You can't find it with a lantern."
After a brief period of panic, Huang Chengyan. Soon he calmed down. Arched his hands. Said: "In that case. Rong Huangmou went back to discuss with Zhuo Jing."
The daughter belongs to someone else. Sima Hui, Pang Degong and others could not force Huang Chengyan to agree on the spot either. Back home. Huang Chengyan told Cai Yue what happened. Said angrily: "This Liu Bei is really entangled. So is Lao Sima. He helped Liu Bei so hard. Haven't you heard of the nasty things he did in Xuzhou? And Lao Pang. How has it changed recently? You have to be positive. If it's not for years of friendship, I really don't want to care about them anymore."
Huang Chengyan didn't know. Sima Hui's purpose is to keep the turmoil in the world as long as possible. Until the Sima family finally grew up. The reason for the sudden change in Pound's attitude. It was because his nephew Pang Tong got the top pick. Not only was it not entrusted with important tasks. Instead, they were dispatched to the barren land in Nanzhong.
Cai Yue has met Liu Bang several times. Don't say just learned it. Only his short and fat five-short stature. Compared to Liu Yulai, it was a few grades worse. Hearing what Huang Chengyan said. She couldn't help but said anxiously: "Master. You have to make up your mind about this. Don't harm your daughter."
Huang Chengyan was originally an arrogant person. Even if there is no secret marriage with Liu Xin. It is impossible for him to see Liu Bang. Seeing Cai Yue looked extremely nervous. Could not help but waved his hand. Said: "Don't worry. I know it in my heart."
The matter is not settled. How can Cai Yue, a mother, feel relieved. She bit her lip and thought and thought. Suddenly he said: "Master. I have a way. Tomorrow I will go to Xiangyang to find Xia Jue'er. Let her talk to Mrs. Liu. I say Mrs. Liu disagrees with this marriage."
Huang Chengyan categorically refused: "No. Only my daughter, Huang Chengyan, refuses someone's courtship. How can someone dump my daughter."
Cai Yue said angrily: "It's not that you really dumped your daughter. Why are you in a hurry."
Huang Chengyan shook his head. Said: "Fake is not good either. Spread it out. Where do I put Huang Chengyan's old face. The most important thing is. A Chou will make people poke at the back."
For my own daughter. Huang Chengyan is a treasure. And Huang Yueying is smart and clever. Among the children of the same grade in the college. The results are always among the best. To know. All her classmates were boys. Such an excellent daughter. It is also worth taking care of Huang Chengyan as a baby.
But Cai Yue was full of thoughts. With a grimace, he said, "Then I must think of a solution."
Huang Chengyan gritted his teeth. Said: "The person who needs to tie the bell to untie the bell. The best way is to make Liu Bei shut up."
"Let Liu Bei shut up." Cai Yue looked at Huang Chengyan in surprise. Said. "Will Liu Bei listen to you."
Huang Chengyan laughed. Said: "Liu Bei is a mad dog now. How could he listen to me. But. He can't help but listen to what Mrs. Liu said. You will see your sister tomorrow. Tell her about today. Please Mrs. Liu to think about it. The way to adjust Liu Bei as far as possible."
Cai Yue hesitated: "Master Liu will listen to me."
Huang Chengyan said disapprovingly: "Don't worry. Master Liu is a sensible person. You just need to bring the words. He knows what to do."
Early the next morning. Cai Yue asked his family to set up a carriage. Went to Xiangyang City. Cai Yue is a frequent visitor to the State Shepherd House. The guard at the gate checked a little. So let her in.
Liu Xin has always been the most tolerant of her women. Cai Yan can often go back to her family's home. And Cai Jue can also go home and have a look. It's just that she herself doesn't want to go back. but. Cai Jue is not alone in the prefecture. Not only get along well with Ma Yun and Bian Yu. Cai Yue and Xiao Huang Yueying also often come to visit her.
I heard Cai Yue is here. Cai Jue greeted him with joy. Can't help being taken aback. Repeatedly asked: "Oh. Sister. Why is your face so ugly. Could it be that you are sick."
Cai Yue sighed. Said: "Sister. It's like this."
Last night. Cai Yue had insomnia. Cai Yue was born in a big family. She understands it very well in the eyes of big families. Face is often more important than life. She didn't know how she would say it. Will Liu Xin and Ma Yun be upset? If it really causes trouble. That's not only harming the daughter. Even his sister will be implicated. But this is the end of the matter. But I can’t help but say.
Cai Jue was given to Liu Xin by Cai Hao at the age of thirteen. The loose environment in the State Shepherd House. Let Cai Jue not worry about gains and losses like her sister. Hearing Cai Yue said his intention. Cai Jue smiled and said: "This is not a big deal. Sister, why are you so nervous. Don't worry. When the master comes back. I will just say it."
Cai Yue took Cai Jue's hand. Said: "Good sister. Can you go and talk to Master Liu now."
Cai Jue frowned. Said: "Master seems to have something to do today. I was busy early in the morning. I don't know if it's over. Let's go. Sister, sit down for a while. I'll send someone to take a look at the front."
Liu Xin is really busy today. Early in the morning. Ma Jun and Kong Wen appeared excitedly in the prefecture. They brought two good news.
The first good news is that the research institute has produced better iron. This is mainly due to coal transported back from Heishi Mountain in the Western Regions. In order to reduce the pressure of transportation. The iron-making base is located in Yiwu City, Youfufeng County. It was originally constructed in accordance with the standards of the western suburbs of Xiangyang. Confidentiality fully meets the requirements. Regardless of the toughness, strength or hardness of the newly produced actinium iron. Both have been greatly improved. Use this new type of armor made of iron. Only the past half is important. The protection has been doubled. It's just that the new iron is harder to melt. Need a lot of coal.
The other good news is those Daqin weapons that Liu Xin brought back from the Western Regions. After repeated trials by the craftsmen of the research institute. Finally figured it out. The material used in casting these weapons is not iron. It's copper. In other words. These are all bronze weapons. only. The composition of the bronze produced by the Daqin people is different from the bronze produced by the Han people. The hardness is higher. Between bronze and brass.
Liu Xin learned that the weapons used by the Qin people were made of bronze. Can't help but be overjoyed. In his impression. The development of human society has experienced the Stone Age, Bronze Age, and Iron Age. Now the big man has obviously entered the Iron Age. The Great Qin Empire is still in the Bronze Age. A sense of superiority beyond an entire era. Let Liu Xin have a brand new understanding of the unfamiliar Daqin Empire.
but. Liu Xin did not take it lightly. Nodded and asked: "Have you tried these weapons? How are they compared to the weapons of my Han Corps."
Ma Jun is not good at words. Plus a bit of stuttering. Therefore, Kong Wen arched his hands and said, "Go back to the Lord. Although these Daqin weapons are not as sharp as the tyrant swords used by our Han army. But they are heavy. The lethality is almost the same as that of the tyrant swords."
The heart that Liu Xin had just let go of came up again. The tyrant knife is a very big improvement compared to the ring head knife originally used by the Han army. Cut gold and jade, cut iron like mud. Unusual weapons are comparable. The bronze weapons of the Great Qin Empire were so powerful. Liu Xin was surprised. Can't help but ask: "How is this possible."
Kong Wen said: "In fact, it's normal. The ancient gods. Such as Ganjiang and Moxie. They are all made of bronze. These weapons can be as sharp as the tyrant sword. It is not impossible."
Liu Xin nodded. Said: "It seems that there is some truth. You will work hard after you go back. Be sure to increase the power of the tyrant sword. A good weapon is the second life of the soldiers. The Academy has to work harder in this area."
Ma Jun and Kong Wen quit together. suddenly. The guards come to report. Mr. Zhang Zhao came from Jiangnan. Zhang Zhao is now the official residence of Yangzhou Governor. Not only responsible for the construction of Jianye City. It also controls the production of sericulture, rice, and tea in the counties of Jiangnan.
As the governor of Yangzhou. Without Liu Xin's permission. Zhang Zhao didn't dare to leave his post without authorization. He came to Xiangyang this time. The tea was escorted by Liu Xin's order. Now it's in Jiangnan. The bandits and water bandits have long since disappeared. Things like escorting goods. Just send a few subordinates and adjust a team of soldiers and horses. But tea is different from other goods. It's too important for Liu Xin.
Last year, when the Huns were divided into five divisions. Liu Xin once agreed to Hu Chuquan and others. They should be given the monopoly rights for some important materials. Including tea. right now. The urgently needed materials on the grassland, such as salt, iron cloth, etc., have been handed over to Huchuquan, Chiwule and others for monopoly. Only the tea franchise failed to materialize. This is not because Liu Xin turned back. It is the tea farm in Jiangnan that only started construction last year. The output is handful. Even the needs of Dahan can't be met. Not to mention exported to the grassland.