Fan Li recounted the process of hiring Gongsun Zhi and Wu Ban to come to Yueguo. King Yue got up and bowed to Zimei and said, "At this time, the labor fairy family came to help, and the widow thanked him." ”

Zimei hurriedly returned the salute and said: "Don't be polite to the king, Fan Jun is kind to Zimei's whole family, and Zimei often thinks about repaying but can't." This time it's just a gesture, so why worry about it. ”

Fan Li said: "King, Fan Li was able to invite two masters to come this time, and the minister moved a little thought, but Gongsun Zhi and Wu Ban were able to follow the minister to Yueguo." The most fundamental reason is that Wu Guo does not treat them as human beings. They made great contributions to the prosperity of the state of Wu, but the state of Wu left them to live in dire straits. Alienate them. ”

King Yue said: "Our Yue Kingdom cannot be like Wu Kingdom, we must treat the two masters well. If the young man has any thoughts, just say it. The widow does what he does. ”

Fan Li said: "These two people have one thing in common, that is, they are obsessed with technological innovation, and their life requirements are not high, and each person can give him a thousand households. Just provide them with a stable environment where they can do their own thing. The last point is to treat them with respect and courtesy. ”

King Yue said, "This is not a thing. The widow is allowed to play. ”

Fan Li said: "Another point, that Gongsun Zhi is almost forty years old and is still single, and the minister has promised to find a woman for him to be his wife." ”

Yayu said: "This thing is easy to do, there is a woman next to this stone house, named Su Hong, twenty-eight years old, the man died in battle, the king can give her to remarry." ”

King Yue said: "Queen and Meng Ji, you go and ask now, is Su Hong willing?" ”

Yayu said to Meng Ji, "Let's go and ask." The two women laughed and ran away. After a short time, he came back, and King Yue said, "Is Su Hong willing?" ”

Yayu said: "Su Hong said that the king's good intentions dare not obey!" ”

King Yue said, "Wonderful. Let's take Su Hong now and go to the post house to meet the two masters. ”

Everyone is about to leave. Suddenly, the sound of horses' hooves was heard, and someone dismounted outside the stone house and said in a loud voice, "King, the minister has returned." ”

I saw Wen Xiangguo holding a horsewhip in his hand, striding in and paying homage. I met Fan Li again.

King Yue said: "Xiangguo said, how is the situation below?" ”

Wen Chong said: "After the implementation of the new policy, everyone had food, and I heard that the king himself opened up the wasteland and cultivated the land, and the people's morale was greatly boosted, and there were people working all over the field. At the beginning of spring planting, it is estimated that the arable land can be doubled. In addition, there is a marriage boom in the countryside, because the bride price is not allowed, the threshold for marriage is lowered, and almost all men and women over the age of 15 are rushing to get married, and it is estimated that by this time next year, a large number of children will be born. ”

"Haha!" King Yue laughed happily: "Okay, it's really good news, Xiangguo, we are about to go to the post house to meet the two masters, do you want to go together?" ”

"Two masters?"

"Oh, that's right." Fan Li told him about Gongsun Zhi and Wu Ban.

Wen Chong said: "Great, if we change to an iron plow and shovel, it won't take long for the warehouse to be solid and the family will be rich." ”

King Yue said, "Okay, let's go to the post house together." ”

When Gongsun Zhi and Wu Ban saw that King Yue had come to visit them in person, they were sincerely afraid, and they immediately wanted to pay a big salute, and King Yue hurriedly stepped forward. He grabbed the two and said, "No courtesy, no courtesy!" The two gentlemen are the distinguished guests of the Yue country, so they should give you a salute. Have a seat! Brought two stools, grabbed his sleeves and wiped them: "Please sit down!" ”

It's the highest level of courtesy! Wu Ban said: "The king must not be like this, the small people can't afford it." ”

Gongsun Zhi said: "King, Gongsun is a man of the mountains and wilderness. Except for being able to strike iron and be a carpenter, he is not good at anything. Corporal Jun Lixian, the small people were moved. If it works, it will be effective. ”

The king of Yue said: "The army of the Yue country is defeated, the mountains and rivers are broken, the people are not happy, and all kinds of waste are waiting to be rebuilt." The widow invited the two gentlemen to come to Vietnam, hoping to get the help of the gentleman to improve the agricultural tools, develop production, and let the people have enough to eat. It is the luck of the country. ”

Wu Ban said: "Do your best. ”

Gongsun Zhi said: "Never hide traitors." ”

King Yue said: "If the two gentlemen have any requests, please put forward. ”

Gongsun Zhi said: "There are no requirements, just work quietly." ”

King Yue said: "Gongsun Zhi, Wu Ban listens to the seal!" ”

The two were stunned and quickly knelt down.

King Yue said: "Feng Gongsun Zhi Wu Ban is the clerk Wailang, in charge of the public works of the Yue country, and eats thousands of households!" ”

The two kowtowed. Gongsun Zhi said: "Xiaomin is not used to being an official. ”

Fan Li explained: "This is not an official, it is an identity, it is convenient for the two of them to do things, and it is also a duty." You are responsible for the training and deployment of craftsmen, the planning of public works, and so on. I will give you a thousand fiefdoms. It is also so that you can do things with peace of mind and not have to worry about three meals a day. ”

That's such a good thing. I never dreamed of it. Only then did the two kowtow and shout thanks.

King Yue said: "There are only few people in the Yue country, the general Fan Li. The three people of Xiangguo have the right to instruct the public works to be wailang, and the others who influence the public works in vain will be killed! ”

This one is the most important. Gongsun Zhi and Wu Ban continued to kowtow to thank him.

King Yue said, "Two gentlemen, what else do you want?" ”

Gongsun Zhi said: "The king wants to replace the agricultural tools of the Yue Kingdom with iron, but is there a time limit? ”

King Yue said, "Is it okay for a year?" ”

Gongsun Zhi groaned and said, "Yes, but I want money and food." ”

King Yue said: "No problem, give as much as you want." ”

Gongsun Zhi said: "I still want people." ”

King Yue said, "How many people?" ”

Gongsun Zhi said, "I want three thousand." ”

Wen Chong said: "Can you explain the details of the sir?" ”

Gongsun Zhi said: "A few years ago, I came to Yue to investigate, and there is a mine in Yue Guo, which is in better condition than that of Wu. I want 3,000 men, some of them are mining, some are iron-making, and some are making agricultural tools, not only agricultural tools, but also furniture and kitchen utensils, which can be made, and if you make a lot of them, you can also sell them to the northern countries in exchange for food. These people are all novices and need to go through rigorous training to become proficient in operation. ”

King Wu said, "What Mr. said is so good. Xiangguo, please cooperate with the two gentlemen to draw up a plan. Implement it. ”

Wen said: "The minister's decree." ”

King Yue smiled: "The business is over, and now it's time to talk about the private matter." Young uncle, you can say it. ”

Fan Li said: "Mr. Gongsun, Fan Li once promised you that he would find you a sister-in-law to take care of your life. Now I've found it. Please sir take a look, are you still satisfied? Come on. Please come in, Sister Su Hong. ”

Yayu and Meng Ji walked in with Su Hong. Yayu said: "This is Miss Su Hong, twenty-eight years old this year, I would like to serve a broom for Mr., Mr. is satisfied?" ”

Gongsun Zhi was stunned, and glanced at Su Hong, it was the season of youth and maturity. Suddenly, tears flowed down, knelt down in front of King Yue, and wept bitterly: "If the king is like this to Gongsun, Gongsun dares not to do his best to the king, and God will not tolerate it!" ”