The two didn't speak anymore, but they both saw the light and shadow in each other's eyes -
If you attack Huiyang City in Liuzhou from here, you can arrive in the afternoon by departing in the morning!
Considering that Feinian was stationed at Huiyang Mansion Office for official business, there was a high possibility that he would spend the night at the Mansion Government Office.
Olina can't cross such a long distance in one go, but Chi can, as long as a transit camp is set up in advance at the border between the two states!
But what if you miss it or are discovered by the enemy on the way
This information can only be used once, and it cannot pinpoint Fei Nian's location in real time. Even if he only goes out for a short while, or goes to the yard to bask in the sun, the attack may fail - just like those pelicans who were lucky enough to escape. Same as Lilican's men.
They had no time or opportunity to search Huiyang City.
At the same time, Feinian should be protected by high-level alchemists, or he might have a life-saving trump card.
However, once successful, it can greatly disrupt the Privy Council's early offensive. It can be said that risks and opportunities coexist, and neither is small.
There was no verbal communication, the two people completed these inferences only with their eyes.
"I remember that Fei Nian was the leader of the younger generation of the Fei family, right? He should have been as famous as you in Youzhou at that time." Li looked into Luo Qingqing's eyes and asked word by word.
You have participated in the same military examination in Qingshan Town and worked together with each other. If the time comes to take action, will you show mercy
"Indeed, even in Youzhou, there are many people who compare me with him." Luo Qingqing's words remained unchanged, as calm as water, "It's a pity that he finally chose the Privy Council House and took a completely different path from us."
Cooperation is a thing of the past. Now my sword is only wielded to cut off the rotten old order. If he insists on standing on the opposite side, I will not stop the dragon scales for him.
"Um... two girls... no, two alchemists, can we talk about old times later?" Kong Liang said urgently, "If the enemy plans to attack the grain store at night, should I notify the General Administration and request the deployment of troops? Protect?"
"No need." They both replied at the same time.
"Are we going to let the enemy attack?" he asked in surprise.
"Of course we are not letting it go. As long as these people dare to show up, Gungun will naturally target them." Li turned his head, "But don't forget that the branch's first task is to calm the price of food, and to help those black-hearted grain dealers who are hoarding money to attack the people of Baihe City. Nothing good comes of it.”
"You only need to inform the store about this." Luo Qingqing continued, "If someone is willing to restore food prices to the beginning of the increase and immediately start selling to the public, we will provide corresponding protection."
Kong Liang looked a little embarrassed, "This... I'm afraid no one will agree."
Most businessmen regard wealth as their life. If they are asked to sell their grain reserves at a price that is three times the price of grain, it is simply the same as doing business at a loss. If the Secretariat does not pay corresponding benefits, those grain merchants will never take such a warning seriously.
"It doesn't matter if no one agrees." Li shrugged, "Anyway, this is the last time they will participate in the grain trade."
Just like the changes that have taken place in Jinxia City, grain monopoly is the inevitable path - when the supply of ice ships completely replaces their business, these individual grain merchants will also become history.
…
Baisha County Mine, inside the manager’s barracks.
There are only three people on duty tonight.
Huo Ying is one of them, and he is also the only reserve official among the three who moved from Jinxia.
To be honest, he was a little dissatisfied with being transferred from the capital of Shenzhou to such a remote county. In terms of assessment, he is the one with the best grades among the first batch of officials. In terms of ability, he is also the one who learns things the fastest. While others are still reciting the code of conduct for preparatory officials, he can already combine the code to make a remarkable performance. The argument was made.
After all, this thing is much simpler than stereotypes.
Yes, there is one thing that Huo Ying has never told others. He once passed the children's examination and is considered a scholar. Although it is nothing in the circle of scholars, this is a serious status. After having this qualification, Only scholars can participate in the next provincial examination.
He sometimes wonders if his experience in participating in the scientific examination was known to the Secretariat, which is why he was sent to Baisha County to manage the mine.
This made Huo Ying feel like his talent was underappreciated.
He is definitely not the same type of person as the scholars like Zhou Dacaizi and Chen Jiagongzi! One reason is that his family cannot afford so much money for him to eat, drink and have fun. Another reason is that he believes that scholars should have high aspirations and serve the country and the people. Partying and having fun in a brothel is not impossible, but living in a brothel every day is obviously too much.
When the Secretariat announced that he had passed the review as a reserve officer, he once thought that he had an opportunity to show off his ambitions. Unexpectedly, after passing the assessment with the best results, he was disappointed by the final transfer order.
I don’t know how the scholars and gentlemen in Jinxia City are doing now.
If they knew about his situation, they would probably laugh out loud, right
Everyone in the county thought of settling in a big city one day. Fortunately for him, becoming an official turned things around.
Whenever he thinks about this, Huo Ying can't help but sigh.
The things he needs to look at in the mine are nothing more than accounting books and production records, including checking the daily ore output, recruiters' daily wages, and tool consumption. He is also responsible for keeping the keys to the mine and warehouse. Let’s say it’s not important. Both accounting and treasury are linked to money. Let’s say it’s important. It doesn’t seem to make any difference if another person is in charge.
"Mr. Huo, are you busy with nothing to do now?" asked colleague Zheng Ming sitting at another table in the room.
"No, I'm busy."
"I heard you sigh." The other party stood up and walked over, pushing a dirty notebook in front of him. "Since you have free time, come and teach me how to read. I happen to have a few things that I can't understand."
"Why should I teach you?" Huo Ying said angrily.
"You are a scholar, the most knowledgeable person in this mine. If I don't ask you, who should I ask?" Zheng Ming said matter-of-factly.
No... Does this have anything to do with the question I asked? Just when he heard the word scholar, Huo Ying suddenly felt a little guilty. Yes, he did not disclose it to anyone in the Secretariat, but he accidentally let it slip when he was drunk and told this local colleague who was about the same age as him. So every time the latter mentioned the scholar, he didn't think it was a compliment, but rather a sarcasm.
Although Huo Ying knew that the other party was not that kind of person.
"That's all, just ask."
"Eh!"
After Huo Ying explained the pronunciation according to the school's Pinyin notation method, he looked at his serious-looking colleagues and couldn't help but ask, "You don't use this on weekdays, so why are you learning to read?"
As a local resident of Baisha, several generations of the Zheng family have worked in the mines. After the fall of Qianzhi County, the Zheng family also took a back seat and let his second son Zheng Ming take over his position, responsible for exploring new mineral sites and solving mining problems. practical problems encountered. In other words, this is a craft job, even more irreplaceable than reserve officials.
Even if he is illiterate or simply mute, he is unlikely to lose this position.
"Isn't it required for the Secretariat's recruitment officials to be able to write and read?" Zheng Ming scratched his cheek and said, "I also want to be one of you..."
"Why?" This answer was slightly beyond Huo Ying's expectation.
"In the past, everyone worked in the mines and had a miserable life. Since the Secretariat came, life has gotten better. There are eggs in the chicken coop, and occasionally you can eat a plate of fish." Zheng Ming He answered honestly, "So I want to join the Bureau to make the folks in the county live a better life."
What, is it possible that you also want to serve the country and the people? No... It should be for the county and the people. After all, I haven't read a book, so my vision is only at the county level.
"Oh, how can it be so simple?" Huo Ying curled his lips.
"Indeed, just remembering these words is difficult enough."
"That's not what I'm talking about. The Secretariat is equivalent to a government organization. Within the organization, you should obey the orders and work wherever you are told." Huo Ying recited the original words of the code of conduct and said, "So in the end, stay away from Baisha The county is also very normal.”
— Just like him.
"Uh... Is that so?" Zheng Ming was in a daze for a moment.
"But considering your expertise, you should probably be transferred back to Baisha County." Huo Ying suddenly lost interest. "If you have any questions, just ask. It's not a bad thing to learn more."
"Yes, then I'll trouble you Mr. Huo."
At this time, there was a knock on the door outside the house, "Please open the door, I'm back."
"It's Uncle Deng!" Zheng Ming responded immediately, "Wait a moment, I'll be right over!"
Are you finally back? Huo Ying raised his eyebrows. His next trip to the mountains to buy groceries was really long, and he had to rush back to the mine after dark.
Uncle Deng is also the oldest of the three people on duty. He is over thirty-five years old this year. Like Zheng Ming, he is a local. He is responsible for the miner management of the mine and the scheduling of mines. He is also an experienced supervisor. By.
"Wait a minute...Uncle Deng, who are they?"
Huo Ying suddenly heard the inquiries from his colleagues.
"Oh, these are my friends. Come and have dinner with us today."
He couldn't help but get up and walk out of the room, looking towards the corridor.
I saw more than ten people standing behind Uncle Deng. The leader was as burly as a wall panel.