While the Datang Expo Park in Baoxin County was still under construction, Wang Maozhong sent someone to send a message saying that a thousand stallions were taken out for Wang Zhang's family to receive.
In the Manchu dynasty civil and military, everyone who knew about this knew a match. Wang Maozhong lost. Some people were gloating and prepared to watch the show. They thought that Wang Maozhong would not give up and fight against Zhang Wang's family.
As for the one on the face and the one on the back, it’s not clear. Anyway, it’s just waiting for Wang Maozhong to take action.
After Zhang Xiaobao and Wang Juan heard that Wang Maozhong really sent the horse, they were amused when they inspected the construction site.
"Xiao Wang is really true. He sent someone over to dig the corner, but the person sent messed up the matter for him. He even went to Xiao Li and said, let's get a thousand horses in."
Zhang Xiaobao was holding a shovel in his hand, and when he saw any unevenness on the transportation road, he went to the road and calmed down. He stopped to look at the busy construction site and said to Wang Juan.
Wang Juan found another place that was depressed and asked Zhang Xiaobao to make the soil level. At the same time, he replied: "Said it is a thousand stallions, and it is not bad that 50 of them are still useful. He Knowing that we can't go to Li Longji to sue him, how could Li Longji not know the reason.
He ran to the capital to file a complaint. Li Longji pretended to be stupid and exposed the matter. Even if he showed his attitude, even if his goal was achieved, it doesn't matter whether he really sent a thousand stallions. If we write a letter, I guess Li Longji. You have to continue to play stupid, it seems that Wang Maozhong's holy family has not been lost, wait. "
"Then wait, the game is good to continue, unless someone wants to stop playing, then we will tell him at that time, if we don’t play this game, we have to play the new game with our rules, and the new game won’t be like it is now. It's fun, it's the top class.
Since he can't give good horses, should we also send them some fake information? Let him suffer a big loss? Anyway, his level may not be able to be seen. "
Like a coolie, Zhang Xiaobao got some sand from the sand pile beside him to fill the low area, wiped the sweat from his forehead, and waved to the people waiting for him to work behind him, indicating that he could continue to pass.
Wang Juan waved at He Yiwei, who had just returned from the Wangba Farm. When He Yiwei came, he discussed: "He County Order, there is still something you need to do."
"Okay, okay, that's it, what's the matter?" He Yiwei has become very modest and eager to learn, and he no longer thinks about how to accept bribes and corruption. He wants to be a good official, and the most important thing is to keep up. The rhythm of Zhang Wang's family.
Respectfully agreed, expecting Wang Juan to arrange something good for him, such as what knowledge he can learn, or to unite the people's hearts.
"He County Order, if you go to Xiaohong, just say what I said, let her tell you how to make overall management. Now the construction site is still too messy, and Xiaobao has no time to tell you that it’s the same to find Xiaohong. Thousands of poultry are managed very well, which is more difficult than directly managing people."
Wang Juan spared no effort to train He Yiwei. One is that this person is smart and knows when and how to choose to stand in the team, and the other is to give Li Longji an explanation. In the future, he may be able to use this reason to become an important official.
He Yiwei still respectfully agreed: "Okay, okay, that's it. I will go to Xiaohong immediately. I have done a lot of things recently, and my body is getting better."
When talking, He Yiwei stood tall and his stomach really went down, not as fat as before, which means that I have not been lazy recently, and I am very diligent.
Wang Juan smiled and nodded: "Okay, it's not too busy right now, just follow up and do things more, and you will know what it's like to be busy in the future."
"Yes, do more, do more." He promised, He Yiwei ran to find Xiaohong. He understood the meaning of Wang Juan's words. Now it is very easy. If you want to keep up, you have to keep working hard.
He didn't have any doubts about this, because when he saw Cherries set up a place to raise the bastard, in order to be able to return to Zhang Xiaobao and Wang Juan as soon as possible, he moved people like a lantern, and he was busy and not chaotic. When inquiring, Cherry said that this is the real rhythm of the Zhang family. If the little son and the little lady are busy, it will be amazing.
Seeing that He Yiwei shouldn’t even run away from office, Wang Juan said to Zhang Xiaobao: “Sometimes it’s really a sense of accomplishment to educate a person, especially for students who are smart and sensible like He Yiwei. So, do you have to ask them if there is anyone in the courtyard that you like, Xiao Hong has.
The last time I heard someone say that when Xiao Hong was in a daze, she said to herself that she would get married next year, and let the kid get a better place to live. When she said it was a bird looking for a companion, she knew she would make a nest first. Your new house can't be too bad, what should Cherries and Stone do
Perhaps it was because they were single that Wang Maozhong made the idea. He really thought that the people in our family were the same as his subordinates. They could be dealt with if they weren't seen by others. Do you think he would mess things up behind his back? "
This is a problem. Zhang Xiaobao has occasionally thought about it recently. People in the family are getting older and older. When they are outside, they are usually people who cannot marry or cannot marry. If the girls of ordinary people are so old. No one will be laughed at.
The pomegranates and cherries are in their own homes, so no one will say anything to them, but dragging them all the time is not a solution. They must have a good home. After thinking about it, they said:
"In the evening, I asked them who they fell in love with and arranged for them to do things together so as to cultivate relationships. Our family members can’t just appoint one casually, and they are not afraid when they are older. Others are not capable. , Just like them, as long as they say they want to find a husband's family, how many people are rushing to ask for it."
"Of course, they are rich. Whoever marries them will not have to worry about the future. They will wait to enjoy the happiness. They are not bad in length and know a lot of things, but the more they are attracted to their wealth, The more I disagree."
Wang Juan and Zhang Xiaobao have been in charge of Cherries and their money. They don’t keep much money in their own hands. They know how much money they have now, such as pomegranates. She also wrote a book on how to grow fungus and mushrooms. As well as the exploration of fungi, it cannot be published and the technology is confidential.
But every time she sells fungus and mushrooms, she has to give her some money. The total number is already a lot. There are not three thousand sticks, but two thousand sticks. And her true value, even if it is a hundred times, is not too small. It is not good for her to give direct compensation, but she will have children in the future and can use the compensation for her children.
Zhang Xiaobao also agrees with Wang Juan’s thoughts, "Then check it out at night, and you will find Song Jinggong. I don’t know who he is in the picture now? If he is really ready to get married, he should be able to give us news. Together, the two cows are not young anymore, one by one will leave."
"Why did you leave? It's not that you didn't stay in the inner courtyard. You said that after a few years, did you really want to return Wang Maozhong's 5,000 horses? By then, it is estimated that the same bad horses will be used to deal with it.
Wang Juan is going to continue to bring a group of people with him. The iron-fighting battalion soldiers cannot always be used as small soldiers just because they are good. They have to be released.
"It’s early, let’s talk about it then, I don’t think Wang Maozhong will make trouble for a while. The five people in his family who have been asked stupid will remind him of many things. For example, when he asks, the five people will follow our plan The script says all kinds of bad things about him, can he not know that we will catch him?"
Zhang Xiaobao thought that as long as Wang Maozhong was not stupid, he would know how to choose, and then he said: "Send a letter to Luoyang in a few days, and let my father find an excuse to bring more officials from Luoyang to visit and study, as well as people from Jixian Academy. , We invite together with the identities of our two Jixianyuan."
"Can they come?" Wang Juan was a little uncertain.
"Listen to me carefully. I'm not saying let them come to play, but to study. The emperor knows about Gyeonggi Province. Don’t they dare not cooperate? It’s called political study. Whoever doesn’t come is politics. The thinking is not too hard, and you can’t put too much burden on it. Don’t some people do that often.”
Zhang Xiaobao is not worried about using this excuse, there are still people on the committee.
"Your trick is too bad, okay, I agree. Our hot air balloon is estimated to have reached the capital? I don't know how Li Longji will react when he sees it. I am really worried that he will go up in person, and then the hot air balloon will suddenly go wrong. At that time, even if we had written to him and told him that it was prone to accidents, he would put the blame on us."
As Wang Juan said, he took out a handkerchief and wiped Zhang Xiaobao's sweat.
Zhang Xiaobao enjoyed it and didn't move. "Let's see how it turns out. The hot air balloon has indeed been tested several times, and it's okay."
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In the capital, Li Longji finally finished the things he had to deal with today, and came to the courtyard where the model was located, carefully comparing the various places, and happier as he looked at each place, and said to Gao Lishi: "Lish, did Xiaobao have a letter to say, When will the model from the next place be delivered?"
"Your Majesty, the minister estimates that it is not easy to make the model, especially the one in front of it, which is very detailed and has a lot of cost. It is estimated that you will have to wait for a while. Your Majesty and the minister found that the model of the capital seems to be different from the current model. ."
Gao Lishi is now very biased towards Xiaobao. Seeing the emperor chasing after him, he had to say something good, tell the difficulty, and change the topic a little bit.
Sure enough, Li Longji stopped worrying about the new model anymore. He picked up the magnifying glass next to him and looked at the floor tiles carefully. They said they were bricks. They were actually blocks made of cement. To be firm, some stones were added to them.
While reading the words on the floor tiles, he happily said: "Did the Zhang family send a lot of cement the day before yesterday? I guess I want to learn from the model on the roads in the capital. The road in the model is indeed better than the current one. Okay, how does Lux think?"
"The minister thinks the same is true. It would be great if we could see the entire capital from a high place like we now look at the model. The building built by your majesty, there are still few places to look at."
How could Gao Lishi say objection? The model was made by his son, and the cement was also shipped. Of course, it was used for the construction of the capital. This batch of cement was also given away for free, since it was used in various houses in the palace. After cement, many people who wanted to adhere to the holy intentions bought cement, and the price was not low.
After more cement is used in the construction of the capital, I believe that my son's cement will sell better.
Li Long is basically satisfied with the model and feels that he can directly see the full picture of each place, but after listening to Gao Lishi, he really wants to see the entire capital from a higher place one day. When he thinks of this, he praises Gao Lishi. road:
"The little treasures of the Lux family are really good, and there are cuckoos. It’s better to ask them to think of a way. Maybe they can do it. It used to be good on the fifteenth day of the first lunar month. Since there were ice lanterns and so many Kongming lanterns, The current one is better, don't you think?"
"Your Majesty's words are not bad, that's the way it is." Gao Lishi was speaking, and he looked at the direction of the door. The things he raised today were not just casual talk, but first received letters from Xiaobao and Juanjuan. , Estimating the time, knowing that there is something called a hot air balloon that will be there soon.
He even sent someone to Qima to ask. It is estimated that it can be delivered here today. Although the son's letter said that his Majesty should not be allowed to go up first, it is still possible to let others go up. There is a hope first.
How did Li Longji know about this, and he still regrets that he can’t see the capital city, so he can only continue to focus on the model, take the data, look at it and compare it, also silently write it down, and talk to the ministers when needed. Show your understanding of Gyeonggi Province.
Two quarters of an hour passed, just as Li Longji was about to rest, and Gao Lishi was secretly anxious. Finally, at the door, the person Gao Lixi had been waiting for, a little eunuch, appeared.
"Your Majesty, Lord Gao, I sent something from Luoyang. Someone has checked it and said it was just made. I want your Majesty to comment on it."
The little eunuch reported respectfully.
"Oh? There are new things again? Quickly, bring them in and let me have a look." Li Longji's mood improved when he heard that, and he didn't want to rest anymore. He was ready to see what the next king and family would bring, don't look at it. The little eunuch didn't say who sent it, but as soon as Luoyang said it, Li Longji knew it must be Wang's family, and only they would be fine to send all kinds of things to the palace.
Others usually don’t dare to send it like this, for fear that something will cause trouble. Zhang Wang’s family don’t care about so many, as long as there are useful ones, they will be sent over. Chairs, sofas, and various furniture, even those that are very useful. Interesting washing machines were also sent here, and many of the things used in the palace now come from the family of King Zhang.
Li Longji commanded, while looking at the doorway with expectant eyes, he asked Gao Lishi again: "Lexis, what do you think the Zhang Wang family can send this time?"
Gao Lishi paused for a while and said: "The minister can't think of it, but the minister hopes it is something that can make your majesty happy. A few days ago, Xiaobao and Juanjuan wrote to the minister. They said that the minister had just mentioned something with his majesty. Higher places see things in the capital, but at that time they still said they were studying."
Gao Lishi didn't regard Li Longji as a fool. I just mentioned that, even if he doesn't say it, Li Longji can figure out what's going on. It's better to say it first, which is easier to do.
Sure enough, Li Longji didn't think about it elsewhere. He really thought it was like this, and said with satisfaction: "If it can be done, how do you think you should reward them?"
"The minister estimates that there is no need for any rewards. The Zhang Wangs always send things to the palace. Recently, they even asked the Zhuangyuan Building to send food. This kind of thing does not need to be rewarded. Moreover, if your Majesty uses it well, others will think it is good, Zhang Wangliang The family’s goods will sell more. If you really want to count it, you should also ask the Zhang family to pay for your majesty’s advertising expenses."
Gao Lishi didn't want his son and daughter-in-law to be promoted. He might be able to adjust it in two years. Sometimes it's not as fast as possible, and it's easy to get into trouble.
Listening to Gao Lishi's words, Li Longji laughed happily, "Yes, I need advertising fees, but I am afraid that I will ask for advertising fees. Xiaobao and the cuckoo won't give me anything in anger. That bicycle is not bad. I rode to and from the palace. It saves a lot of time, but the minister talks a lot, saying that if he is afraid of falling, can others not fall after riding. I can ride a horse, but I can’t ride a short bike?"
If Li Longji played polo well, his riding skills would not be bad. Otherwise, the ball would not be hit, and the person would fall first. Therefore, after Zhang Wang's family sent the best-made bicycles, he always rode in the palace. Running around, riding a horse in the palace is not convenient after all.
"That's what your majesty said. You can ride a horse, but how can you not ride a car? Your majesty, here comes." When Gao Lishi was about to flatter, a group of people came by the door, carrying things, and three people together. Holding a big basket.
When Li Longji saw something, he didn't make a sound. He walked closer and took a closer look. After seeing it for a while, he didn't understand it. Is such a thing really like Gao Lishi's saying that he can go to high places? Or was it not the thing that was sent
The little eunuch came over, still holding the lacquered letter in his hand, holding it in both hands, and sending it to Gao Lishi. Gao Lishi carefully checked and confirmed that no one had opened the letter before carefully opening the letter with his hand. After touching it again, he sent it to Li Longji.
Unfolding the letter, Li Longji first saw the eight largest characters in the letter "Hot Air Balloon Instructions", and said happily: "Luxury, it is a hot air balloon. It is true. Okay, the instructions are here. Come on, with me. After thinking about it, how can I run to a high place."
Li Longji now likes to receive gifts from the Zhang Wang family, because many things are not ready to be used immediately, and need to be assembled according to the instructions, and he can install a novel thing by himself, too. Very fulfilling.
Gao Lishi had known the method for a long time, and he even had a small hot air balloon for him to operate.
But he couldn't say that he would do this. He had to stand on the same starting line as the emperor, and in many cases he had to be a little clumsy, and he had to look confused and wait for the emperor to teach.
So the two people got together to study. The others stood there and waited. Although they couldn’t watch with the emperor, they couldn’t compare with Gao Lishi, but they were also very happy. There will be internal competition first, who will send it.
Because the people who sent it have the opportunity to assemble with them. After success, they can brag about them, such as models. The people who assembled together at the beginning boasted for half a month, and the envied eyes of others were red.
With the manual and the dozens of experiments that Gao Lishi has done, the hot air balloon is not difficult to use. Under the command of Li Longji, everyone gets busy and connects the very delicate basket first. Then people use a bracket to support a part of the barrel of very high-concentration wine, that is, the purest alcohol that can be extracted by current technology, pour it into a special box and ignite it.
The fire rushed up and almost burned the hot air balloon's cloth.
"Let you adjust the place where you can control the fire, why don't you listen?" Li Longji spoke at this time. He hadn't actually figured it out just now. Someone opened the thing so big, so the immediate thing appeared, but He put the blame on others.
The worker hurriedly asked the guilty and took the fault. There was no reason at this time. By adjusting the switch little by little, the hot air balloon gradually inflated.
After waiting for about a quarter of an hour, the hot air balloon was already inflated, but it couldn't fly yet, so it had to continue heating, but it looked very different from the deflated appearance just now.
"Not good yet?" Li Longji was a little anxious in anticipation.
"Your Majesty, it is estimated that it will be better in a while, the minister just can't understand, how can this thing go to a high place?" Gao Lishi asked sincerely next to him.
"What's so difficult? The Kong Ming Lantern can fly so much. I think this hot air balloon is a bigger and better Kong Ming Lantern." Li Longji said contentedly.
"After your majesty said, the minister suddenly wanted to understand, your majesty, why don't you let someone go up and try?" Gao Lishi quickly flattered, saying that he was level, and it felt like he was saying he was not stupid. Stupid, isn't Li Longji smarter
Li Longji wanted to be the first to go up by himself, but he was also afraid of danger. The instructions said that it is absolutely not allowed to let people go up before the test is successful, which means that the emperor cannot go up.
Seeing that Li Longji agreed not to go up first, Gao Lishi immediately found two eunuchs and taught them how to operate on the hot air balloon. Don’t adjust the fire too fast. There is also the problem of sandbags, so as not to be caused by their operation. There was an accident and fell from the sky.
The two little eunuchs were expecting and worrying. If they flew to the sky, wouldn't they be thrown to death if they fell? But when the first one goes up, there will be something to say to others.
After waiting for a while, the hot air balloon can finally lift off the ground with the basket below, and there are three ropes tied to it, and the other end is pulled on the ground by a person. This hot air balloon cannot adjust its direction, no mobile equipment is added, no The rope was blown away by the wind.
When the lift was enough, the two little eunuchs climbed into the basket under the gaze of everyone's expectation, taking deep breaths, and the slight tremors on their bodies could tell how scared they were.
I chanted Gao Lishi's method over and over again in my heart, reached out his hand to turn the fire up again, and firmly grasped the handrail with the other hand, stuck his head out, and nodded to the people below.