Chapter 12: The True Gentleman and the True Villain
Seeing Murong Fu leading Wang Yuyan away with a calm face, he stood in place and thought for a while before he stepped forward and asked, "Son, who is that person ......?"
Unexpectedly, without waiting for him to speak, Wang Yuyan had already turned her head and glanced at him, and said in a milky voice: "Fourth Uncle Feng is so stupid!" Of course he is Wang Jiefu! ”
Wang Yuyan's words startled Murong Fu, although he knew that Wang Yuyan was far more clever than the wooden beauty in the original book, he didn't expect her to have such insight at a young age. Hurriedly picked up Wang Yuyan and put it on the boulder aside, looked into her eyes and asked, "How can you see it?" ”
"It's your cousin who taught me, observe his words and deeds. Although I don't know Wang Jiefu, I know my cousin! If the old man wasn't Wang Jiefu and met in Pingshui, his cousin wouldn't have told him so much! lest trouble come out of the mouth and cause trouble in vain. Wang Yuyan replied seriously, and stretched out her hand to Murong Fu again. Cousin, I'm hungry and can't walk! Hug! ”
Murong Fu looked at this angelic little Lori and couldn't help but smile slightly, picked up Wang Yuyan, and said softly: "Let's go, cousin will take you to the biggest restaurant here to eat!" ”
Wang Yuyan cheered, but the turmoil suddenly caught up with a few steps, and said: "Prince, since this prince also praised you for seeing the old man and seeking the country, and now he has been deposed by the emperor of the Song Dynasty......"
Before the evil words of the turmoil were finished, Murong Fu was already dumbfounded, and only secretly said in his heart: Why is an adult more innocent than a child? "Wang Anshi has a master-apprentice relationship with Emperor Shenzong, and he is loyal to the Great Song Dynasty, and Fourth Brother Feng is delusional." Seeing that the turmoil was still vicious, he added another sentence faintly. "What's more, the identity of the old man is just my guess, and it may not be accurate."
Wang Yuyan, who was hugging Murong Fu's neck, also interjected curiously: "Cousin, since that old man is the emperor's teacher, why did his apprentice drive him away again?" ”
Wang Yuyan's question is too complicated, and it is by no means clear in a few words. However, Murong Fu's approach to teaching the three girls around him has never been to coax them as just children, but to communicate with them seriously and equally. Therefore, he pondered for a long time, and replied: "Probably because the officials in the court are all gentlemen. A gentleman is where the Tao is, although there are thousands of people. In order to achieve the goals they have identified, they can do whatever it takes. And politics has always been the art of compromise. Wang Anshi, the leader of the New Party, is known as "a reluctant minister" by the world, which means that he is stubborn and does not listen to people's words; Correspondingly, Sima Guang, the leader of the old party, also has the nickname of "Sima Niu", and his stubbornness is not much better than Wang Anshi. Judging from the personal ethics of the two, they are both gentlemen; But from the perspective of politics, at least in Murong Fu's eyes, they are not mature.
Wang Yuyan nodded as if she didn't understand, and suddenly said: "In the future, my cousin will also become a big official, so he must not be a gentleman!" ”
The corners of Murong Fu's mouth twitched, and he said in his heart: It's not a gentleman, it's a villain? He was silent for a long time, and finally sighed helplessly: "Let's go eat!" ”
When the three of them returned to the inn after completing the day's trip, it was already early in the morning, and Bao Wei did not bring the news that he had found a carriage dealer willing to take orders, but he brought a person. When Bao didn't come forward to introduce the boss of the Xue family's carriage shop to Murong Fu, looking at this Xue Zhiyan Xue Boss's eager eyes, he only smiled secretly in his heart, after all, there are still many smart people in this world.
After introducing people into the wing room and serving tea, Boss Xue couldn't wait to say: "I have seen this drawing of Murong Gongzi below, and Murong Gongzi's design can be said to be groundbreaking, and I dare to say that this steering design will be the heaviest change in our Great Song Dynasty's carriage!" As he spoke, he carefully took out the drawings and put them on the table and said, "It's just that I'm just a little learned, and I don't know what the design of these places is......"
Murong Fu glanced at the place where his finger was pointing, it was at the bottom of the car, and several springs were installed. "Suspension."
Xue Zhiyan was stunned when he heard this, and only said secretly in his heart: Sure enough, it is for this purpose! Seeing that Murong was resurrected as if he was a god and made a generous move, he had already guessed that he must be an extravagant character, and he could spare no money just for comfort. Thinking of this, he couldn't help laughing dryly, and said: "This thing, the craftsmanship of this thing, I am only afraid of contempt......"
Murong Fu nodded clearly, it shouldn't be difficult to build a steering system with the current level of iron smelting in the Song Dynasty. However, to make a spring that meets the requirements of shock absorption, it is obvious that Murong Fu needs to use the knowledge of later generations to push the level of technology at this time by several centuries, reduce the carbon content in pig iron, and create a stronger and more resilient steel. Murong Fu knew what to do, but he didn't plan to say it. Steel is a militaristic weapon, and as a descendant of the Murong clan, it is too easy to cause trouble. Therefore, he just gave this Boss Xue an idea: "If you can't do it, you might as well try beef tendon." "When I mentioned beef tendon and thought of rubber, I added another sentence." All four wheels can be wrapped with cow tendon shock absorbers. ”
…… Use cow tendon to absorb shock, in order to meet the shock absorption requirements of this young master, you have to kill how many cows and how many cow tendons you have to boil out! Such a show of wealth obviously made Xue Zhiyan dizzy, and the words he had prepared before coming to see Murong Fu didn't seem to be able to say it very well. Fortunately, Xue Zhiyan is just a businessman after all, businessmen are profitable, and Yan is the most worthless thing to him. He muttered for a long time, and finally mustered up the courage to say: "Murong Gongzi, this design of yours, I, Xue's carriage company, am willing to pay a lot of money to buy it, and Murong Gongzi will do his best to build the carriage for Gongzi for free!" I only hope that Murong Gongzi will allow Contempt to make a carriage according to your drawings and sell it to others. "In this day and age, patent law does not yet exist. However, as the so-called Cang Liao actually knows etiquette, even if he is just an ordinary businessman chasing profits, he also understands the importance of faith, and will abide by the moral standard in his heart and live his life peacefully.
With the current background of the Murong family, they really can't look down on the conditions offered by Xue Zhiyan. Without waiting for Murong Fu to speak, Bao Wei, who was sitting on the side, said nonchalantly: "None, none!" Boss Xue, what my son-in-law lacks is not this bit of silver. This thing was originally designed by my son-in-law, how can it be ......"
Without waiting for Bao to finish speaking, Murong Fu put down the tea bowl and said neatly: "I've sent you!" ”
"Childe!" Bao Wei suddenly exclaimed. Bao is different from a martial artist, naturally it is the mind and habit of a martial artist, fighting alone and acting maverick. Looking at him, the carriage designed by Murong Fu may not be of much value, the only precious thing is that it is the only one in the world!
Murong Fu waved his hand to Bao Yi, and said to Xue Zhiyan with a smile: "The sword is given to the hero, since Boss Xue knows the goods, this drawing will be given to you." I only hope that Boss Xue can do his best to build a carriage in Xia, and the cost will be borne in Xia. "If Murong Fu is willing, he can make a big deal with Xue Zhiyan with this drawing, and the technology will invest in the Xue family's carriage business, and it will be just around the corner to fully monopolize the carriage business in the Great Song Dynasty in the future. It's just that what he wants to do more now is to spend money.
Murong Fu is so generous, what else does Xue Zhiyan have to say? It's like a cornucopia falling from the sky and hitting him on the head. He hurriedly got up and shook his whole body with excitement. "Murong Gongzi is very kind, my Xue family's carriage shop is unforgettable! In the future, if the son has a place to use, he will go to the soup and the fire! ”
Xue Zhiyan said, Bao is different and does not think so. In his heart, what Murong Fu wants to do is to change the dynasty, although there is a shortage of people at the moment, how can he use a businessman to go to the soup? I don't know when Gongzi will be able to visit the seniors in the martial arts, do a few earth-shattering things, and make a name for himself in the rivers and lakes with Murong's martial arts? Indulging in these tricks and tricks, what hope is there for the restoration of the country?
Murong Fu didn't have the idea of winning people's hearts, but just politely helped Xue Zhiyan up. "Boss Xue will build the carriage needed for Xia as soon as possible, and thank you for it."
Xue Zhiyan got this drawing that could bring him endless benefits without spending a penny, and his requirements for Murong Fu were naturally met with all his might. Ten days later, the boss Xue Zhiyan personally pressed the formation of the Xue family's carriage and sent the new-style four-wheeled carriage to the inn where Murong Fu was staying. Murong Fu is not a person who likes to be in the limelight, but Xue Zhiyan is well versed in propaganda, and took advantage of this opportunity to send a car to do a good job of product marketing, which caused a lot of sensation in the entire Jiangning Mansion, and Xue's carriage company became famous. In this era, the wealth of the Great Song Dynasty was originally the first in the world. Once people have money and leisure, they naturally like to catch up with the trend, and for a time the orders for this new four-wheeled carriage from Xue's carriage shop came one after another, and the enthusiasm of the wealthy families soon pushed Xue's carriage shop to the throne of the largest carriage shop in Jiangning Mansion.
In the midst of the bustle, Murong Fu, who was already overwhelmed, packed up and prepared to leave Jiangning Mansion. When Xue Zhiyan came to the door with his drawings to buy, he once appreciated Xue Zhiyan's faithfulness in his heart. Now that he has been waiting for more than a dozen wealthy people who have come to make friends, he secretly hates why Xue Zhiyan doesn't take the credit for "inventing" the four-wheeled carriage on himself.
However, before Murong Fu could leave, Xue Zhiyan brought a tall and heroic scholar with a worried face, and cautiously introduced to Murong Fu: "Murong Gongzi, this student has decided that this four-wheeled carriage is a real military weapon. In the next merchant, see the shallow ......"
Before Xue Zhiyan's words were finished, the scholar had already bowed for a long time, and said proudly: "In Zongze, Xia Wuzhou, I have seen Murong Gongzi. "Song Shi was rich, even if the farmer could wear silk, but the scholar in front of Murong Fu who claimed to be Zongze of Wuzhou was only wearing a coarse linen clothes, but he looked forward to being calm and generous, and there was no trace of shabby and cringe in his expression." Dare to ask Murong Gongzi, the new four-wheeled carriage that is popular in Jiangning Mansion recently was designed by Gongzi himself? ”
This scholar didn't expect that as soon as he said the four words "Wuzhou Zongze", Murong stood stunned and couldn't spit out a word for a long time. It wasn't until Wang Yuyan, who was standing beside him, quietly pulled the corners of his clothes that Murong Fu came back to his senses, stepped forward and asked, "Are you Zong Ze?" Jiayou was born in four years, born in Yiwu, Wuzhou, and the word Rulin? ”
Zong Ze was also shocked to see that Murong Fu had made his origin clear, but he was calm by nature, so he was still calm when he asked. "How does Murong Gongzi know this?"
Murong Fu swallowed a mouthful of saliva with difficulty, and said in his heart: In the future life, who will not know you as anyone who has received nine-year compulsory education? Who doesn't remember those three "crossing the river"? Thinking of this, he took a deep breath, reluctantly calmed down, turned his head and called to Bao He: "Third Brother Bao, serve tea!" Good tea! "I respectfully asked Zong Ze to take a seat." I wonder where I can help Brother Ru Lin? ”
In ancient times, it was the privilege of friends to call each other names, and the definition of "friend" in ancient times was far more demanding than in modern times. When they met for the first time, Murong Fu was naturally a little uncomfortable when he was so familiar with Zongze, but he also faintly felt that Murong Fu's enthusiasm for treating him was all out of sincerity, so he didn't care, and only said: "The steering system of the four-wheeled carriage designed by Murong Gongzi makes the steering of the four-wheeled carriage more flexible and stable, and if it can be used in the chariot, it will definitely be a weapon for the country." I hope that Murong Gongzi will make a living for the people of the world and dedicate this technology to the imperial court! ”
Zong Zeyuan was a famous military strategist, and it was not surprising that Murong Fu could have such an insight. However, Murong Fu's life experience is so special, he only wants to live in troubled times, so he naturally doesn't want to cause this trouble, he muttered for a while before saying: "The official family is benevolent, and will not try to use this skill for the wealth of our people." Brother Ru Lin means that he wants the court and buys? I don't know, Brother Rulin, do you still remember the Duanyan story? ”
As soon as Murong Fu said this, Xue Zhiyan suddenly breathed a sigh of relief. At that time, Duanyan was selected as a tribute by the imperial court, but according to the unspoken rule of officialdom of "those who see have a share", officials at all levels increased their weights layer by layer, so that the people of Duanzhou were miserable. It was not until Bao Zheng arrived in Renduanzhou that he became the master of the people and wrote to the emperor and liberated the people of Duanzhou. Now, nearly 20 years have passed since Bao Qingtian died.
Zong Ze has been traveling for many years, and he knows the corruption of the current official rule, what Murong Fu said is by no means alarmist, but he can't help but hesitate when he thinks of the benefits of this steering system to his family and country.
"Besides, there is one thing that Brother Ru Lin has neglected." Murong Fu naturally saw Zong Ze's hesitation, so he added unhurriedly. "Although the steering system designed under the design is convenient but it is really not resistant to heavy collisions, this four-wheeled carriage is still usable for travel, if it is used for battle formation, I am afraid of ......"
Zong Ze couldn't help but sigh faintly when he saw that the key nodes on the steering design that Murong Fu casually drew were very slender. Because of the region, the iron ore produced in China has a very high carbon content, and the steel made with today's technology is brittle and easy to break. "In this way, if you want this steering system to be suitable for a combat vehicle, you must first improve the steelmaking technology."
"Not bad." Murong Fu said softly.
Zong Ze sighed again and said slowly: "It's me who is too impatient!" After a few moments, he got up again to cheer himself up. But it's not the point of giving up! When I return to my hometown, I will gather craftsmen and try to improve this skill! ”
Murong Fu looked at Zong Ze with complicated eyes, and only said after a while: "Brother Ru Lin is so open-minded, he is ashamed of himself. As he spoke, he turned his head and instructed Feng Bo Evil, "Fourth Brother Feng, go and get 10,000 yuan, which will be regarded as my funding for Brother Rulin." ”
"Huh?" Murong Fu threw money so lavishly that he was startled by the turmoil, and hurriedly shouted, "Son, this ......"
However, before he could finish speaking, Bao Wei had already pushed the storm and shouted: "Since the prince has orders, don't go quickly!" "Bao is far more clever than the turmoil, and naturally knows that if Zong Ze can really improve this steelmaking technique, with this ten thousand guan, whether this military-friendly skill in the future will be surnamed Zhao or Murong is still two words.
Also frightened by Murong Fu were Xue Zhiyan and Zong Ze, Xue Zhiyan secretly slandered Murong Fu as a loser, but Zong Ze was inexplicably moved, and only said: "I met Murong Gongzi Pingshui, isn't Gongzi afraid that my Zong Ze is a liar?" ”
Murong Fu shook his head with a smile, personally handed over the Jiaozi worth 10,000 yuan to Zong Ze, and said word by word: "Although I met Brother Ru Lin for the first time, the so-called white head is as good as the old one, I know that Brother Ru Lin's ambition is to protect the family and defend the peace of the country. It's just 10,000, how can it be in the eyes of Brother Rulin? ”
When Zong Ze and Murong Fu separated, they were already commensurate with each other's brothers, and with Zong Ze's bright and upright nature, they were brothers one day and brothers for the rest of their lives. After Zong Ze and Xue Zhiyan left, Wang Yuyan pouted dissatisfiedly and said, "Cousin, the way Boss Xue looks at you just now is like looking at a person who is stupid and has a lot of money!" ”
Murong Fu smiled dumbly, and sighed in a low voice for a long time: "My cousin is not wronged, my cousin is a real villain." ”