Chapter 197: Tricks
The second day, winter, was a sunny day.
Jiang Chengzi had breakfast early in the morning and played a set of Tai Chi in the courtyard.
As soon as the last move was completed, Mama Zhou said that General Chai was going to visit the plantation in the backyard and asked Jiang Chengzi to accompany her.
"Got it, you go ahead, I'll pack up and come. Jiang Chengzi waved his hand and went straight back to the house to dress up.
Because she is still young and lively, she has never liked hairpins full of beads, and she can't wear that kind of dragging skirt. Therefore, she has always been plain and elegant, dressed extremely simply, and in just ten minutes, she has already put on her dress, put on a short cloak, and walked quickly to the backyard.
Just a few steps away, Yunzhu came to him. She was stunned for a moment, then frowned and said, "Ah Zhi, you just went to meet a guest like this?" β
"What's wrong?" Jiang Chengzi turned around and looked at his clothes.
"It's rude for you to have a ponytail and no headdress. Yunzhu frowned, shook her head, and said, "The Yang family and the Wang family are both famous families, you are the descendants of these two families, famous women, how can you wear such makeup?"
Jiang Chengzi listened to Yunzhu's remarks, laughed unladylikely, and joked with Yunzhu: "Sister Yunzhu has been with me for so long, but I don't know that the number of famous etiquette in this world is created by people? β
"Oh, my little ancestor. Don't say this again, if someone listens to it, they will say that my Yang family's sixth room has bad intentions. Yun Zhu looked around, looking like he was facing a great enemy.
Jiang Chengzi took her hand and comforted, "Don't worry." I've heard a lot, but this wall has no ears. β
"Whether you are a good hearing or not, don't say anything like that. "Yunzhu board face lesson.
Jiang Chengzi just laughed. Then he said: "Makeup and dress, you don't have to worry too much." You see that now in Shuzhong and Chang'an, the pearl cui of my Yang's six rooms is a hot jewelry, and Yang's six rooms have changed from eating tea to drinking tea, which has also become an aristocratic elegance. β
When Yunzhu thought about it, he also felt that he was too worried, so he nodded in agreement with what Jiang Chengzi said. But she was still unwilling, and finally tied a pink headscarf for Jiang Chengzi's ponytail, saying that in this way she could add a little bit of girl's cuteness.
Jiang Chengzi did not object. Let Yunzhu fiddle with her headscarf, and at the same time chat with her, asking who are the people who visited the backyard plantation today?
"General Chai, King of Shu. The youngest son of General Chai. Zhang Jia, the lord, the county commander, the eldest son, the second son of Yao, the only female dependents are your aunt and the county commander's wife, and General Chai specially ordered to invite you. Yunzhu replied.
Jiang Chengzi said "oh", and the two came to the backyard one after the other.
The winter in Shu has always been gloomy. It was a rare daylight.
In the backyard of Yang's six-room, the deciduous trees have basically lost their leaves. But the large area is still a tall evergreen forest, and it looks like it is full of life. The group was talking happily on the forest path.
Jiang Chengzi lifted her skirt, jumped over, and shouted happily after a distance: "Auntie, Grandpa." β
"No rules, no rules. Yang Wang's face reprimanded.
Jiang Chengzi bit his lip, hurriedly stepped on small steps to come over and stand still, blessed Chai Shaofu, and said in a very gentle and ladylike voice: "Azhi pays a visit to the King of Shu, General Chai, Chai Gongzi, the county commander and the county commander's wife, I wish you all the best fortune and peace." β
When she finished speaking, she lowered her head and did not look at the crowd. But she didn't have to look, she heard Li Ke's breathing unsteadily, trying to hold back laughter.
Chai Shao laughed directly: "No formality, no formality." Whatever it is, it's what it is. β
"Let General Chai laugh. My little daughter has been stupid since she was a child, and she has never learned etiquette. If it weren't for Pan Dao's long-term enlightenment, I'm afraid he would still be dull now. Yang Shuyue sighed.
Brother Yang sighed. I think Ah Zhi is very good, true temperament, true attitude. Chai Shao replied.
Jiang Chengzi slowly raised his head and secretly glanced at Chai Shao, and happened to see Chai Shao looking at her with a smile. She immediately lowered her head, thinking to herself that she didn't know how to act, did Chai Shao see any clues?
Although this Chai Shao is quite chivalrous, he can be valued by Li Shimin, which also shows that he is loyal to Li Shimin and everything is based on Li Shimin's interests. Now, he is here to fully inspect Yang's sixth room, especially focusing on her, to make the most appropriate assessment, and finally make the best choice for Li Shimin how to place Yang's sixth room.
Now, if I make any mistakes and mistakes, I'm afraid that things will become quite troublesome.
To be honest, at this juncture, because she was worried about her family and worried about Li Ke, she was even worried about herself.
Jiang Chengzi was nervous, and then felt how wonderful things were in this world. In her previous life, most of the time she felt that even if she died in battle, it would be like that, so what was there to worry about? But now, because she was worried, she thought about it a lot, and the whole person became so tired and timid.
Her mind raced. Yang Shuyue sighed again and said, "Don't hide it from General Chai." Ah Zhi was able to wake up from his stupidity, and my Yang family was very happy. However, there are also worriesβ"
Yang Shuyue didn't continue, but Chai Shao comforted him with a mysterious voice: "Brother Yang, don't be distressed, children and grandchildren have their own children and grandchildren." I think Ah Zhi is a blessed one. β
"Her blessings, we dare not think. I just want her to live her life in peace and marry a pawn of a peddler. Yang Shuyue sighed again.
Jiang Chengzi took the opportunity to pout and said, "Grandpa, this is not right." I'm also from Hongnong Yang's family. After the famous family, he is erudite, talented, and not bad-looking, although, well, there is a lack of etiquette. But I'm only ten years old, and my future is limitless. Why do you say that I am married to a peddler's pawn?"
What Zhi said is very true. Yang Xiancheng's words are inappropriate, and it will be time to punish the wine in a while. The county order haha quipped.
Yang Shuyue reprimanded Jiang Chengzi while responding to the county order: "Look at you like this, you are polite? β
"Don't. The sweet potatoes and potatoes were discovered and cultivated by Brother Yao and I together. Now, General Chai wants to visit, and I know more than others. Jiang Chengzi replied.
Yang Shu was so angry that his muscles were exposed, and it was not easy to attack. Just glared at him.
"General Chai invited me here. Jiang Chengzi added fuel to the fire.
"You, you don't know how to do things. Yang Shu became more and more angry.
"Yang Xiancheng, Ah Zhi is young. Etiquette. I'll teach her well. She can learn well, if she can't learn, then let her be. It's good that she's happy. Li Ke, who had been silent, spoke slowly.
Where is this breaking the siege, it is directly to drop a bombshell, and it is completely announcing to everyone: "That's right, the rumors you have heard are true, I am for such a little girl." Regardless of the future and fate. I just like this girl, she is naturally good if she is polite, but she is not polite. I would also like. β
When everyone heard this, they were all stunned on the spot, not knowing what to do.
Li Ke walked over calmly and said very gently: "It's cold weather. Why didn't you come out with a hand stove?"
"Ahh Forgot. She looked suddenly enlightened.
"You're so confused. He frowned, handed her the hearth in his sleeve, and said, "I'm guessing you're so confused, and I've prepared it for you earlier." β
Jiang Chengzi was stunned for a moment, took the stove and said thank you, and there was an inexplicable warmth surging in his heart. Although it is this day. Every move could be a play, but it's such a small detail. It could have been ignored, but he also thought that she always forgot to bring a hand stove. In the end, I have her in my heart, so I am so meticulous.
The more she thought about it, the more she felt the ups and downs in her heart, all sweet, and the more determined she was to protect him to the end.
"You and me, why do you have to do this. He whispered, his voice as gentle as possible.
The people around were very embarrassed, and they didn't know what to do for a while. In the end, even if Yang Shuyue, the county order and Chai Shao have lived for so many years, they have never seen such a public show of affection regardless of everyone.
"The etiquette must be thorough, after all, I am from the Hongnong Yang family. Jiang Chengzi whispered and said the number of courtesies, and he couldn't hold back his laughter.
Li Ke laughed and said: "Ah Zhi, your acting skills are really clumsy, don't talk about etiquette, General Chai will see through you at a glance." β
"Hmph, you're here to tease me, too. She muttered coquettishly.
Everyone laughed, but Li Ke was the first to stop laughing and said, "Okay, General Chai is my uncle, and he is my own person." You don't have to be shy, just be honest. Since my uncle asked you and Yao Ergongzi to come and talk about this plantation, you should be serious, and don't care about this kind of vulgar and nasty etiquette. β
"Hmm. Jiang Chengzi nodded, then he held his head high, looked at Chai Shao with big eyes, and said, "General Chai, in front of you is the plantation, which is the place where the second son of Yao in Pingsuri studies and experiments, and it is also the place where Ah Zhi, the eldest brother, and a group of people who are keen on planting follow the second son of Yao to study. Please don't. β
She made a gesture of please, and led the way with Yao Ziqiu. Chai Shao and the others naturally did not gossip, and followed the two to the plantation that had been arranged a long time ago.
In winter, the frost is cold and the weather is cold, although there is daylight, but there is no warmth. However, as soon as the people approached the plantation, they saw a hot mist rising and a stream of hot air rushing towards their faces.
"Ladies and gentlemen, I am afraid that you must first untie your cloak, because the temperature of the plantation is higher than that of other places in order to ensure the temperature required by the plants. Yao Ziqiu said loudly.
When the people heard this, they took off their cloaks and gave them to the servants, and followed the two mermaids into the plantation. The underfloor heating is smoked just right, and the temperature is controlled like a spring day.
"Ah, this tile. The county magistrate looked up and couldn't help but exclaim.
Everyone looked up one after another, and the tiles in the planting greenhouse were all extremely thin jade pieces, with excellent light transmittance. In the greenhouse, the vegetables and fruits that can only be found in spring, summer and autumn are growing to the fullest, some are blooming, and some are bearing fruit.
Lush and lush. Chai Shao was also surprised, looking at this large area of plants that only exist in spring, and said for a long time: "This is too extravagant." β
Jiang Chengzi didn't speak, because in terms of plants, it was said that the dominant person was Yao Ziqiu. Therefore, Yao Ziqiu replied and said, "General Chai is thoughtful. The greenhouse had to ensure temperature and light transmission, and the fuel and jade tiles required were very expensive. However, in order to work overtime to conduct research, the younger generation had to build such a place of experimentation. β
"General Chai rest assured, this jade tile is treasured by Duyun Villa, and as for this fuel, there are other technical supports, and it will not cost a lot. At present, the eldest brother and the second son of Yao are looking for a more convenient way to save trouble and money. As long as this winter is over, it will not cost so much. Jiang Chengzi also interjected.
Yang Qingrang immediately seized the opportunity and replied, saying: "At present, the fuel is biogas, and as for the principle of biogas, it will be recorded in detail in the classics at the beginning of the establishment of the Gewu Academy, and now it is not a matter of words. β
"Not charcoal?" asked Chai Shao.
"It's not a charcoal fire, it's the gas of the rotting grass that ignites and heats up. Yang Qingrang replied.
"Wonderful. Chai Shao praised.
"The cost of this greenhouse is the jade tiles on the roof. Very thin jade tiles are required to allow enough light for plants to grow. The jade processing is not easy, but it needs to be extremely thin, and to be honest, this jade tile with a small roof is already a treasure of Duyun Villa and the Zhang family. Yao Ziqiu replied.
"It's natural. Although I don't know anything about plant cultivation, I know seven or eight points about jade. This room is worth a lot of money. Especially in this cold winter, it is a miracle that there are fresh melons and fruits. Chai Shao was amazed.
"Uncle Guo is a knowledgeable person, haha. Li Ke smiled, pinched a cucumber, took a few bites directly, and said vaguely while chewing, "Uncle knows why I don't want to go back to Chang'an, right? β
When Li Ke said this, he laughed again.
Chai Shao nodded and said with a smile: "Whoever comes here, I'm afraid I won't be homesick." β
"It's good that my uncle understands. It's just that these friends of mine are protΓ©gΓ©s of saints, born in famous families, and their hearts are not ordinary, and they have the ability to do their jobs in life, so they want to benefit the people and do their best for Datang. As the third prince of the dynasty, I can't sit idly by. Today, their achievements are affirmed by the government and the public, and their fathers and courtiers also attach importance to them. My friend was relieved and happy. Li Ke said lightly, and once again showed without a trace that his trip to the troubled waters was just a help to his friends.
"The three princes have always been measured, idle clouds and wild cranes, and they do not forget the people of their family and country, and they value love and righteousness. Even your father has praised you many times, and now, having found so many geniuses for the imperial court, the people of the world and your father will surely be grateful to you. Chai Shao replied.
Li Ke just chuckled and said, "As a son, as a minister, this is a matter of duty." It's just that I'm not a pillar of talent, and my ambition is limited to ordinary life, watching the clouds roll up. This time, not only did my uncle come, but I also asked my uncle to return to Chang'an to contribute to the establishment of the Gewu Academy for my genius friends. β
"Gewuyuan benefits the people, benefits the community, is the blessing of the powerful Tang, this is useless I say more, Your Majesty's heart is like a mirror. Chai Shao replied without leaking.
Li Ke was also light-hearted, and said with a smile: "You are not only a respected General Chai, but also my uncle. Ming people don't say secret words, and there must always be consuls in this Gewu Academy. I hope that my uncle can consider many aspects in the selection of consular officers and choose a safe person. After all, there is no delay in the matter of Gewu. β
When Chai Shao heard this, he smiled and said, "Ke'er has always been safe. This is also praised by His Majesty. β
"Uncle, don't make fun of me. Don't say that I'm used to being wild, and I can't stand this bondage. Even if I can bear it, I am a prince, how can I come safely?" Li Ke teased, obviously pushing this errand and telling Chai Shao that this Gewu Academy has nothing to do with me from now on, and in fact, he implied that he hoped that Chai Shao would find a prince to lead the Gewu Academy.
There are only two princes now, namely the crown prince Li Chengqian and the king of Wei Li Tai. Although this Li Tai is a descendant, he is not an heir. This Gewu Academy is a major event of the country, and Li Ke refers to himself as the prince.
"Ke'er, Gewuyuan is a major event of the country. Chai Shao asked tentatively.
Li Ke waved his hand to interrupt and said, "Uncle, Ke'er has considered it in many ways, this is the best way for Gewuyuan and Datang." I also ask my uncle to fulfill it. (To be continued.) )