Chapter XXIII Procurement of Munitions
In the evening of the same day, under the guidance of Zhong Liyang Miao, everyone successfully arrived at the lonely country weapon family - Dongshan Zhongli Garden. Pen % fun % Pavilion www.biquge.info
"The young master is back. Zhong Liyuan's housekeeper Ah Fu greeted Zhong Liyang Miao, who was one step ahead, and greeted.
"King Fu and Lord Chanyuan are here in an instant, and the banquet can be ready to start, and Fu Bo will arrange the guest room first. β
"Yes. I'll let them know. β
After a short time, a group of carriages and horses stopped in front of Zhongli Garden. Yuan Han and Chan'er stepped out of the carriage, and after Zhong Ion and Liao Die led Zhong Liyuan to greet each other, the group finally had the opportunity to take a look at the magnificent scenery of the courtyard.
The pavilions and pavilions in Zhongli Garden are all made of jade stone, which is scattered. The green bamboo forest next to the pavilion, the forest is verdant, the scenery is picturesque, giving people a feeling of refreshment.
The merchant's courtyard can have such a charm, which is a rather peculiar thing. However, as long as you have seen Zhong Ion and his person, you will understand the general situation, because Zhong Ion not only does not have the mercenary atmosphere of a businessman and the domineering spirit of a person who practices martial arts, but instead has a strong elegant atmosphere.
It seems that Zhongli Yangmiao's bearing is the true inheritance of his father.
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After the dinner, Ah Fu settled down and left the accommodation of Yuan Han and his party.
For Chan'er, the red tape scenes that she had to deal with because of her status as the county lord were the most tiring, and it was only the noisy night that made her feel comfortable. While Xitao and Xiaorao were busy decorating the room, Chan'er slipped out of the courtyard alone.
The side gate of the small courtyard is facing a small pavilion called "Cangming", the west side of the small pavilion leads to another courtyard through the long bridge with 19 twists and turns, and the bamboo shadow can be faintly seen swaying by the moonlight, which is a bamboo garden.
Chan'er took a deep breath of the refreshing air of the night, passed through the Cangming Pavilion, walked slowly onto the long bridge, leaned on the bridge railing and lazily looked down at the flowing water under the bridge.
I saw that the water in the pond was crystal clear, and the swimming fish were countable.
The bright moon is bright and clean, hanging high in the air, and the night breeze is blowing, sending the rustle of bamboo leaves. Everything is so tranquil and natural.
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At the same time, on the other side of Zhong Liyuan, Zhong Ion and Liao Die were having a discussion around Zhong Liyang Miao.
"Have you ever considered Yang Miao's lifelong event?" Liao Die sat down opposite Zhong Ion.
"Well, twenty years old, I have him at his age. Zhong Ion replied casually without taking his eyes off the scroll in front of him.
"The emperor named the county lord of Chanyuan, so he acquiesced to the county lord to come here with King Fu to live. Liao Die said again.
Hearing this, Zhong Ion glanced up at Liao Die, and quickly moved his gaze back to the scroll and said:
"Let's take this opportunity to relax. β
"Okay, even if the emperor doesn't mean this, but these days Yang Miao and the county lord can be said to get along day and night, I think the county lord is a very good girl, Yang Miao should not give up this opportunity. β
ββ¦β¦ Once the fish leaps into the dragon gate, the glory of the ancestors, from now on Zhong Liyuan's position can also be more stable. I wouldn't want to. But you also know that Xi'er's heart is on Yang Miao. Zhong Ion finally put down the scroll.
"They're just playing together, and they're used to it. We can see Xi'er's thoughts, but she herself and Yang Miao don't really know what kind of feelings it is. β
"Xi'er is your niece. β
"Yang Miao is our son. β
"Butterfly. A warm current surged in Zhong Ion's heart, "I am very grateful that you can do this to Yang Miao." β
"What do you say about being grateful or not, don't you all say it, the daughter who marries is the water that spills out, I just want to leave the house. I watched Yang Miao grow from six to twenty years old, and his excellence makes me and you proud of him. Liao Die's eyes were full of smiles when she looked at Zhong Ion.
"It's a blessing for me to marry you in this life. Zhong Ion held Liao Die's hand and said, "As for the young man's business...... It's up to the young people to decide. As long as the county lord is really a woman at the end of the red line of Yangmiao, everything is up to him. β
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On September 22, Yuan Han and his entourage came to Dongshan Zhongli Garden for three days.
On the morning of this day, Yuan Han completed a preliminary discussion with Zhong Ion and Zhong Liyang Miao father and son on the will of Emperor Xuan.
Due to the large increase in the number of military supplies this time, the weapons created by Zhong Liyuan himself are not enough, and there are still more than two months to make up for the missing amount, which does not pose a big problem, but the iron ore reserves as raw materials are not much left.
On the other hand, some of the weapons in Zhongli Yuan were made according to the standards of the past, and they did not meet the needs of the present day.
As a result, Zhong Ion proposed that two things could be done at the same time - Yuan Han and Zhong Ion stayed in Zhongli Yuan to direct the blacksmith to repolish the substandard weapons according to the drawings, and Zhong Liyang Miao went to the "Tu Ore" located in the southwestern mountains of the lonely country to buy iron ore.
"Then according to what the prince and father said, I will leave tomorrow and return within half a month. Zhong Liyang Miao closed the account book in his hand and said.
"Oh, one more thing. Yuan Han suddenly remembered something and said to Zhong Liyang Miao.
"What's the matter, please command, prince. β
"It's not a big deal, it's just that you can bring that girl from my house. β
"County Lord?" Zhong Liyang Miao's expression was slightly surprised.
A look of surprise also flashed in Zhong Ion's eyes, which was fleeting.
"Yes, she has lived in the palace for many years, and she has little knowledge of the outside world, so it is rare to have the opportunity to come out with me, and I promised her to accompany her to look around. Yuan Han said nonsense, "Now for the sake of the imperial brother's will, I'm afraid I won't be able to take care of her, so I will ask you to take care of her for me for a few days." β
"The prince is serious. This is Yang Miao's honor. β
"Then it's decided. β
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"Uncle Sanhuang, you betrayed me again without discussing it with me!" Half an hour later, Chan'er, who heard that she was going to go out with Zhongli Yang Miao for a few days, protested to Yuan Han.
"You weren't there, so I couldn't talk to you...... Let's make a bet. Yuan Han said lightly.
"......" Chan'er ignored it.
"This back and forth trip still won't make you change your original intention of not wanting to marry Zhong Liyang Miao, but there must be an unexpected gain. β
"I thought you were thinking from my standpoint, but why ......" Chan'er still didn't understand Yuan Han's words like Tai Chi.
"Shhhh Yuan Han interrupted Chan'er and lowered her voice, "If I say that your trip is closely related to Yinchen Xuan and blocking ruts, will you still object?"
"How?"
(Woo Woo ......Woo Woo T Yuan Han and Chan'er whispered for a while.
"That's ......" Chan'er thought for a moment, then spoke again, "Then I'll take Huang Feng and An Liu away." In the face of Tu's large and small secret weapons, the two of them should be very suitable choices. β
"Is it enough for two people?" asked Yuan Han.
"Just go buy iron ore, there won't be any danger. If there are too many people, how can I complete the tasks you have assigned?"
"That's good. β
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Tu's ore is the collective name of the mountains controlled by the Tu family, a merchant family located in the southwest of the isolated country. According to the Tu ancestral teachings, "All those who have good conduct, regardless of their descendants and apprentices, can be in charge of a vein of ore." β
Today, three of the many mountain ranges in the southwest produce iron ore. Tu Hai, Che Yin, and Jin are listed as the three masters. There is also Lu Yiru who specializes in jade.
The above four people are no more than twenty or thirty years old, but each of them is not a simple role, and the relationship between them is not simple.
Tu Hai, the head of the Tu family, and Lu Yi, who holds the jade, have a marriage contract.
Jin Title and Lu Yiru are brothers and sisters in the same lineage.
At the same time, it is rumored that since three years ago, Che Yan and Lu Yiru have had a personal relationship, and they are still disconnected.
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On September 24, Zhong Liyang Miao, Chan'er, Huang Feng, An Liu, and Lang Du had just stepped into the mountain range where the core figures of the Tu clan lived, when they heard an astonishing news.
A day ago, Che Dai was attacked by a mysterious person, was seriously injured, fell into a coma, and was recuperating behind closed doors.
Tu Hai was busy investigating the identity of the mysterious person, so he was responsible for receiving Zhong Liyang Miao and Chan'er and his party, and he was promoted.
"Because of the car mine owner's business, everyone is in a mess, if there is poor hospitality, I hope a few people will forgive me. β
"I don't know how the owner of the car mine is now?" Zhong Liyang Miao nodded and asked.
"Maybe you shouldn't have made such a request at this time...... But I'd like to see the owner of the mine. Chan'er also said.
"This is ......," Jin looked at Chan'er.
"Brother Zhongli and I are world friends, you can call me Helian. Chan'er glanced at Zhong Liyang Miao and said.
"Miss He didn't know that the owner of the car mine had not woken up yet. You also saw it when you came, and the people in Chefu were indignant and kept making noise. There was no emotion on Jin's face, but there seemed to be a hint of gloom between his eyebrows, "Miss has something to say to me, I will do my best." β
"Hmm...... Brother Zhongli has a lot of business with the owner of the car mine, saying that the quality of the mine owner is very good, and I originally wanted Brother Zhongli to introduce me to him. β
"That's right. But in fact, high-quality iron ore is not only available to the owner of the car mine, if the young lady is in a hurry, why not consider the iron ore of the other two veins?" Jin Yu paused and continued, "It's just that Tu Hai is busy with the car mine owner's affairs, and I am afraid that he will not have time to withdraw. Although he is the head of the Tu family and has the name of the Tu clan's ore sect master, we have been working separately for a long time, and he is not good at interfering too much in the Chefu. As a result, things become more difficult to solve, and you will probably be overwhelmed. β
"In other words, I can only ask you to provide me with the iron ore I need?"
"It's up to Miss He and Young Master Zhongli to decide. β
Chan'er and Zhong Liyang Miao exchanged a look, Zhong Liyang Miao understood, and said:
"Helian was introduced by me, I have to guarantee that she is satisfied, let's think about it, and then give Brother Jin an answer in two days, okay?"
"No problem. β
"Then let's take our leave first, Brother Jin stays. β
"I do have a lot of things on my hands, so I won't accompany them, but a few of the expenses of these days please record them in my account. β
"This is really ......," Zhong Liyang Miao deliberately refused.
"If the business is not done, let's just make me a friend, right?"
That being the case, we are disrespectful. β
When Zhong Liyang Miao, Chan'er and others walked through the garden, they overheard the content of the two subordinates of the Jin Mansion chatting while working:
"If you want me to say, the person who attacked the owner of the car mine must be Sect Master Tu. β
"yes? I think so, too. β
"It's all because the owner of the car mine is too arrogant in his words and deeds on weekdays, how can Sect Master Tu tolerate people who have an affair with his fiancΓ©e dangling in front of his eyes all day long. β
"And I've heard people say that Sect Master Tu has long wanted to take back all the iron ore to the Tu family. In my opinion, our mine owner is also hanging ......"
"You be quiet, how can it be ...... to be heard?"
The voice gradually lowered until it was no longer audible at all.
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After that, the group walked out of the Jin Mansion and sat down to drink tea at a tea shop. Zhong Liyang Miao poured a cup of tea for Chan'er and handed it forward:
"Lord of the county, please have tea. β
"Thank you. There are a lot of people here, so Brother Zhongli still calls me Helian. β
"Is it the surname Heminglian as understood by the promotion, or is it the compound surname Helian?"
"Does it matter?"
"No, I'm just thinking of a friend, Helian's surname should be unique to the United States. β
"Could this friend you are talking about be Helian Jialu?"
"County ......" Zhong Liyang Miao reacted and hurriedly changed his words, "Helian you...... Know Lord Helian?"
"Yes. She is my cousin. β
"So, King Mingjun is your ......"
"It's my uncle. β
"......" Zhong Liyang Miao's expression was very surprised.
"Why are you so surprised?"
"I didn't expect your identity to be more noble than I knew. β
"I don't think there's anything. Or is it ...... What are you thinking about?" Chan'er smiled, and her gaze seemed to penetrate Zhongli Yang Miao's heart.
"So, do you also know the Lord of Hidden Dust Xuan Xiao Xuan?" Zhong Liyang Miao avoided Chan'er's gaze with some weakness and diverted the topic.
"I know him. Chan'er deliberately paused for a moment, and waited for Zhong Liyang Miao to look at it again before she continued, "He has a very personal relationship with my cousin, how can I not know?"
"Ah......" Zhong Liyang Miao obviously didn't expect Chan'er to define the word "know" like this, and was stunned for a moment.
"And ......" Chan'er completely whetted Zhongli Yangmiao's appetite, but stopped talking, "Forget it, let's get down to business." What do you think of the remarks you just heard in the Jin Mansion?"
"Is there a question between Che Ji and Tu Hai?"
"Hmm. β
"As far as I know, the two of them have always been at odds. However, to be precise, Che Yan has a lot of grievances with people, and the enemy is not only Tu Hai. β
"Young Master Zhongli is right. At this time, someone suddenly stopped not far from Zhong Liyang Miao and Chan'er, clapped his hands and said, "The person who attacked Che Yan is definitely not the eldest brother, but the promotion." β
"Are you?" Zhongli Yang Miao and Chan'er looked at each other and looked at the man suspiciously.
"It's rude, I haven't introduced myself yet. I am the younger brother of Tu Hai, the sect leader Tu you just mentioned, Tu Zhen. I just heard that a few people had left the Jin Mansion, so I came to meet our distinguished guests uninvited. β
"Brother Tu, why is it so sure that the Jin Mine Master did this?" Zhong Liyang Miao asked.
"Because after the eldest brother and Sister Yiru got married, our Tu family is equivalent to occupying one-half of the entire Tu family's ore business. Previously, Jin Jin deliberately wooed Che Yan, but he refused, so in order to compete with the Tu family, he simply tried to annex Che Yan's forces. β
"But how did Brother Tu find out about the wooing?"
"I don't deny that there are people around Jin and Che Yan. But it has nothing to do with my big brother. Tu Zhen said in a very sincere tone, "I have said everything I want to say, as for how many people choose to believe or not, it is not up to me to influence." In any case, I wish you a happy return and farewell. β