64. Chance encounters
Gao Zixin was very satisfied with Feng Xuan's answer, and after Feng Xuan finished speaking, he couldn't help but pick up the stack of paper and look at it carefully.
What is written on paper is a method of making steel, and although it is not too detailed, the general method has been written, and it can be tried as long as it is handed over to the steelmaking craftsman.
Gao Zixin was a little moved.
The steel-making method of the girder has been relatively backward, and it is difficult to make good steel, if the steel-making method recorded on the paper is feasible, then the weapons and equipment of the girder soldiers can be replaced.
Gao Zixin tried his best to suppress the excitement in his heart, and it took a long time before he regained his voice: "The national teacher thinks, is the method described above feasible?" ”
Even though he had tried his best to restrain himself, Gao Zixin's voice could not hide his excitement.
Feng Xuan had already memorized all the contents on the paper in his mind when he copied it, so as soon as Gao Zixin asked, he said, "The minister thinks this method is feasible, but it's just ...... Are you going to give it to the Armory Bureau now? ”
"Armory......" Gao Zixin hesitated when he heard this, as a new emperor who had only been on the throne for a short time, he really didn't know how many people in the Armory Bureau were loyal to him.
This time the thing is too important, once someone secretly defects to the enemy and leaks the news, the consequences will be unimaginable!
Feng Xuan saw his concerns, and couldn't help but say, "If Your Majesty feels uneasy, why don't you order someone to thoroughly investigate the Weapons Bureau?" ”
Gao Zixin hesitated for a moment and agreed. However, he made a request: "The sooner the better, I can't wait too long." ”
In fact, it's not just him who can't wait, but the soldiers at the border can't wait either!
Every autumn, the thieves will buckle the edges, burn and loot. Because of this, there will be a lot of casualties at the border every year, but the imperial court is weak, and it can only be beaten passively every year, and you have to be careful to pray that the thieves will leave if they rob it, don't look at this great place, and be reluctant to leave if you stay.
Although Gao Zixin had never been to the border pass and didn't know much about the situation there, since he saw the copy of Ripple's memory, he thought of some news he had heard, and he felt frightened and uneasy, for fear that Daliang would be like the Great Song Dynasty in another world, and finally be robbed by thieves.
Now that it's summer, it's not a few months before autumn, and Gao Zixin has to take the embankment in advance. He has been busy making money, so that he can have enough money to build weapons and equipment for the soldiers.
So, as he said, he really couldn't wait long.
Feng Xuan knew much more about the border pass than Gao Zixin, but he didn't want Gao Zixin to worry too much, so he never said it. So he actually knows better than Gao Zixin how undesirable the shape of the border pass is.
Not only the weapons and equipment, but also the fortifications at the border must be well repaired, otherwise they will not be able to resist the invasion of thieves at all.
He hesitated for a long time, and finally said: "If Your Majesty is worried about thieves, it is better to allocate the money first and order the border soldiers to build fortifications." ”
What he didn't dare to say was that many of the fortifications at the border pass were already dilapidated, and even the city defense weapons were so broken that they couldn't be broken anymore.
It's not that the soldiers there don't want to cultivate, but they really don't have any money in their hands, and they often can't eat enough.
But even if he didn't say it, Gao Zixin guessed a few points from his words.
Gao Zixin was shocked, he was stunned for a while before asking, "Are the people at the border very bitter?" ”
Feng Xuan suddenly felt distressed when he looked at him, and couldn't help but comfort: "Your Majesty loves the people like sons, they can get His Majesty's care, and they will definitely not have to suffer in the future." ”
Although his words were just comforting, Gao Zixin listened to them.
Gao Zixin looked into the distance, and after a moment of distraction, he suddenly said: "You are right, as long as I am here, I will not let them live a hard life again." ”
Saying this, Gao Zixin is even more determined to get the book of "Heavenly Creations" in Wu Cheng's hand!
Feng Xuan has been ordering people to closely monitor Wu Cheng, and it just so happens that Wu Cheng has been making small moves recently.
Feng Xuan analyzed the news handed over by his subordinates, and came to a result, and he quickly told Gao Zixin: "Your Majesty, according to the minister, this Wu Cheng seems to want to see His Majesty." ”
Gao Zixin sneered: "He really dares to think about it." ”
Having said that, Gao Zixin still decided to give Wu Cheng a chance. There is no way, if he wants to get the copy of "Heavenly Creations" in Wu Cheng's hand, he must contact Wu Cheng.
He didn't summon Wu Cheng directly, but planned to have a chance encounter.
So on this day, Wu Cheng soon heard the news that the emperor and the national teacher were going to go boating on Mingjing Lake, and the idle people were not allowed to approach.
As soon as Wu Cheng heard the news, he immediately became excited.
Lake Spiegel is a natural lake, although the area is not too big, but it is not small, and those nasty "Janissaries will never be able to fence off the entire lake"!
This means that he has a chance to get close to the emperor!
The more Wu Cheng thought about it, the more he felt that this was an opportunity specially given to him by God, he was full of confidence in himself, and felt that as long as he gave it to him, he would see the emperor, and he would be able to impress the emperor with his talent, and then the high-ranking officials would not be a problem at all!
So he couldn't wait any longer, so he immediately got ready, and after cleaning up, he sneaked out with the stack of copied papers, and headed for Mirror Lake.
On the other side, Gao Zixin and Feng Xuan had already sat on the painting boat to Mingyue Lake.
The two sat opposite each other in the painting boat, with beautiful wine and food in the middle, and served happily and diligently.
Feng Xuan looked at Gao Zixin's cheeks, which were gradually dyed red due to drinking, his eyes suddenly darkened, and his throat became dry. He poured down a glass of wine and looked away, not daring to look further.
If he looked at it any further, he was really afraid that he would do something out of place.
So he deliberately said, "Do you think that person will come?" ”
Gao Zixin didn't know how attractive his appearance was at the moment, his face would become red as soon as he drank, and that's it, even the tails of his eyes would be dyed with rouge, just like painting a peach blossom makeup, and even his eyes became extremely attractive.
He was a little surprised why Feng Xuan suddenly turned his head to look out of the window, thinking that there was something there, so he couldn't help but turn his head sideways to look out of the window, but he didn't find anything.
Gao Zixin was suddenly a little dissatisfied, what does Feng Xuan mean by this? Don't want to see him?
It's just that with his self-esteem, he really can't ask such a question, so he can only sulk alone. It's just that when he spoke, his tone was a little cold: "National teacher, do you believe my judgment?" ”
Feng Xuan looked at Gao Zixin in confusion, unable to understand why he suddenly became angry. It's just that seeing Gao Zixin's beautiful eyes glaring at him without blinking, Rao is Fengxuan's concentration is a little uncontrollable.
He looked at Gao Zixin directly, his eyes were presumptuous and greedy, and he couldn't wait to swallow Gao Zixin in one gulp, and even his voice became hoarse: "The minister naturally believes in His Majesty." ”
Gao Zixin snorted disdainfully: "It's better to be like this." ”
Just after saying this, he didn't bother to pay attention to Feng Xuan, but buried his head in eating. When he left the palace, he deliberately brought a cook, and the dishes he made tasted very good, but he couldn't waste it for a Feng Xuan!
Gao Zixin scolded Feng Xuan in his heart, and chewed the vegetables fiercely, with a fierce appearance, as if he was not chewing vegetables, but Feng Xuan.
Feng Xuan was helpless for a while, he really didn't know why Gao Zixin was angry.
At this moment, the two suddenly heard a "poof", as if something had fallen into the water.
At the same time, someone outside suddenly exclaimed: "Help! Help me! I...... I can't swim! ”
Gao Zixin instinctively looked at Feng Xuan, and it happened that Feng Xuan had been looking at him all the time, so the eyes of the two met.
At that moment, Gao Zixin even felt that there was something hidden in Feng Xuan's eyes, wrapping him layer by layer.
He suddenly panicked, but he looked at Feng Xuan's deep and charming eyes uncontrollably, and always felt that there was some secret waiting for him to explore.
Feng Xuan looked at his stunned gaze, and couldn't wait for time to stay at this moment. He was a little worried, the little fox was getting more and more cute, and if he continued like this, he couldn't guarantee that he would be able to restrain himself forever.
How is this good?
At this moment, Huanxi's voice suddenly sounded: "Your Majesty, the person who fell into the water has been rescued, it is Wu Cheng." ”
As soon as these words came out, Gao Zixin instantly sobered up.
Wu Cheng!
Isn't his target this time Wu Cheng? But why did he suddenly look at Feng Xuan's eyes and be fascinated? This person must have practiced some evil skills, right?
Gao Zixin glanced at Feng Xuan vigilantly and suspiciously, his eyes had the meaning of "You must have been seducing me just now", and Feng Xuan was amused for a while.
However, Gao Zixin quickly remembered what was going on, and he didn't bother to continue to worry about Feng Xuan.
He said to Huanxi, "Since he is so hearted, let him come to me." ”
Although Huanxi didn't know why Gao Zixin wanted to see Wu Cheng, he would not question Gao Zixin's decision, he responded in a deep voice, but when he went out, he secretly thought that he had to let Wu Cheng change his clothes first.
Otherwise, he would be covered in **, and Gao Zixin would definitely be uncomfortable to look at.
About a quarter of an hour later, Wu Cheng, who had changed into clean clothes, was brought to Gao Zixin.
Because Huanxi had been warned on the road, although Wu Cheng was unwilling in his heart, he still saluted honestly. It's just that unwillingness, as long as anyone with eyes can see it.
Gao Zixin sneered in his heart, this person is really arrogant enough.