Chapter Twenty-Three: Overcrowding should be in danger of heaven

Originally, July was the time for the examination and enrollment of various schools in Yaogang, but now the number of people who sign up for the examination is increasing every year. Students know that as long as they are admitted, they don't have to worry about anything when they are studying, and they are guaranteed a very good job after graduation. Therefore, many people have to rush to take the test, no matter how far they travel.

Although there are still examination rooms in Yangzhou and Xi'an this year, more people are still willing to come to Yaogang to take the exam.

In addition, Li Zicheng launched a large-scale attack, and the wealthy and officials who fled regarded Yaogang as a safe haven, and they continued to pour into Yaogang. And then there is that, after the enrollment is over, there will be a martial arts and Go competition soon, and many people have come for this. Those who sent their children to take the exam, when they heard that there was still such a bustle as martial arts and Go competitions, they didn't leave, and they also wanted to see the excitement. There are also some people who haven't seen the movie and want to wait until they get a movie ticket and leave after watching the movie.

In addition, the kiln gang people advertise in the newspaper and on the radio, and there are construction projects to be contracted, and construction companies from all over the country are welcome to come to negotiate. At this time, not only many builders came, but also those carpenters, bricklayers and other craftsmen, knowing that there was a project that would inevitably employ people, and they also poured in.

Now the auditorium of Yaogang College and the Yaogang Cultural Palace, the two places take turns to show movies for 20 hours, but it is still difficult to find a ticket. Later, Chen Yufeng asked the auditorium of the Military Academy and the auditorium of the Yaogang College of Commerce and Law to be opened for movies. However, it still can't meet the needs of more and more people who enter the kiln.

The newcomers to the kiln gang think that the kiln gang is good, and they are not used to spitting and foaming at the mouth and throwing something casually to be fined if they don't get it right. However, they also understood that every person in the street spit out a mouthful, and the road became a river.

There are many people in Yaogang now, not to mention Yaogang Department Store. At night, the Yaogang Fountain Square is crowded with people. Of course, the happiest thing is to open a restaurant and an inn, and even the stall owners of the night market at night are making a lot of money one by one.

When they arrived at Yaogang, no matter what kind of rich people they were, they didn't dare to come out to show their wealth. The high-rise buildings here make their eyes dizzy. They know the price of this building, and it is not something that ordinary people can afford to build.

Those who can show a little bit of identity can live in the Yaogang Hotel. In order to show their identity, they often invite guests to dinner at the Yaogang Hotel. You can eat almost anything in Yaogang Hotel, the dishes are really good, and the service is absolutely first-class. The restaurants are all cool, which is particularly attractive on this hot summer day. Eating here is really expensive. However, the buffet on the top floor of the Yaogang Hotel is still affordable with a little silver. In the evening, dine there, which is both fashionable and status-oriented. You can really see the night view of the kiln. However, there is a queue there, and seats can only be reserved a few days in advance, and it is the priority of in-house guests. Many ordinary people can only look inside from the outside of the Yaogang Hotel. It's just too expensive for the average person.

In order to maintain order, almost all the police in Yaogang took to the streets. Even Yan Boju was okay and took people to walk around the streets. In order to receive these people, Huang Yukun and Lu Chengxiang mobilized almost all the resources they could. Now the kiln gang can really be said to be overcrowded.

As soon as Zhang Zhimu and Lu Bingyi got out of the platform at Yaogang Station, they didn't get into the carriage, and they felt that there were people everywhere. The driver who drove the car said, "Mr. Zhang, you haven't been home these days." It may be that the whole Ming Dynasty has come to our kiln. Now the streets are full of people, and I don't know where they all came from. ”

Zhang Zhimu and Lu Bingyi didn't go home, they all came to the command center together.

Chen Yufeng and Ouyang He introduced the situation on the side of the Dashun Army to Zhang Zhimu and Lu Bingyi.

Ouyang He said: "After Liu Zongmin's tossing in front of our shipbuilding base, the Dashun army is now much more honest. Originally, there were some people who were comparing and drawing on the shore of Hongze Lake, but now they are gone. Intelligence shows that they are preparing to attack Tianfu. It seems that everything is back on track as we expected. ”

"Okay! These things are also a workout for Lin Qing. Zhang Zhimu said, "But now it should be the officials who stay in Nanjing." ”

Chen Yufeng said: "Li Zicheng and they were a little injured when they hit Du Fengyang. I finally recovered some morale, and I touched us again, although there were not many deaths, but the morale was badly damaged. And staying in Tianfu is not easy to fight. If the hundred officials work hard, Li Zicheng will also greatly hurt his vitality if he defeats Ying Tianfu. ”

Ouyang He also said: "In the eighteenth year of Yongle (1420), after Zhu Di, the ancestor of the Ming Dynasty, ordered the capital to be moved to Beijing, Nanjing became the capital of Liu, where a set of internal and external government institutions were still retained, including the civil system of the large and small Jiuqing, the military system of the five military governors and the garrison eunuchs headed by the internal government institutions, their core task is to garrison Nanjing. The Nanjing garrison is served by the eunuchs of Nanjing, also known as the garrison eunuchs, whose duties are to garrison the capital of Nanjing with the civil and military officials of foreign ministers, and at the same time take charge of the yamen of the inner government of Nanjing. The highest rank of eunuch is the fourth rank of eunuch, followed by the fourth rank of the left and right young eunuchs. Most of the ministers of the Nanjing garrison were eunuchs, and a few eunuchs served as internal guards. Their characteristics are different from ordinary officials, that is, they are absolutely loyal to the emperor, so they will definitely defend the capital of Nanjing to the death. ”

"They use eunuchs as garrisons to stay in the capital, which is a high banner. Otherwise, the two courts in the north and south will be split if they don't get it right. Zhang Zhimu said, "But the number of dead and wounded in the Dashun army this time is really small." When they were in our kiln, there were more casualties in an attack, and now our weapons are completely different. At that time, we were still dominated by muskets. ”

"Huh! I see, the Great Shun Army is not the same now. Ouyang He said with a smile, "I don't think they have enough confidence to attack this time, and they are not prepared to fight to the death." It's a one-touch collapse, and you have to flee faster. They were timid before they fought. ”

"But this battle, Mr. Ouyang wants to talk to the trained officers. With our current weapons, as long as a few hundred people have enough ammunition and food, we can defend a city, and our opponents will not be able to attack tens of thousands of people. We used to think the same way, but this time it's a real combat test. Chen Yufeng said.

"Yes, this example needs to be summed up well." Ouyang He said.

"I just don't know, when will Li Zicheng be able to fight Tianfu?" Zhang Zhimu said, "When will he take Yingtianfu, and when will we take Hanzhong." We are ready to start the water diversion project. ”

"Hmmm! This is a good time," Ouyang He said, "In response to the urgency of Tianfu, the emperor will always urge us to send troops." It's not good for us to not move at all. It is also normal for us to rely on Shaanxi to send troops to Hanzhong. Because it was the closest to the Dashun army. However, it is also a good thing that we fought Li Zicheng this time. Let the court know that we and Li Zicheng are still mortal enemies. The emperor can also relieve hatred! ”

"I think the happiest people are those in Ying Tianfu, Li Zicheng is their mortal enemy, and we are also a thorn in their side. When our two families fight, can they not be happy? Chen Yufeng said.

Chen Yufeng's words are good. This time, the hundred officials of Ying Tianfu were originally frightened by the fierce Shun army. Because the warships of the Dashun army were swaying on the river, the Dashun army also hit the other side of the river. At first, they didn't take the base where the kiln gang people stayed in Jiangbei seriously at all. thought that as soon as the Dashun army arrived, they would definitely be able to run out.

Unexpectedly, the lonely city of the Yaogang people defeated the demon of Liu Zongmin and retreated far away. The officials of Ying Tianfu were both happy and a little afraid. If you had made a fuss with the kiln gang people, you wouldn't be able to beat the kiln gang people. I didn't expect the kiln people to be really unprovoked.

However, soon, Ying Tianfu got a terrible news that the semicolon of the Yaogang people had been withdrawn from Ying Tianfu. Upon further questioning, their semicolon in Zhenjiang was also withdrawn. At this time, they knew that it was broken, and the Yaogang people gave up Yingtianfu and Zhenjiang. They now regret that they had squeezed the Yaogang people at the beginning, if the Yaogang people's warships stopped in Zhenjiang, although they looked awkward, they were better than the Dashun army's naval warships, why wouldn't they shoot at us. Now it is obvious that the Dashun army is going to cross the river to attack Yingtianfu, and the people of Yaogang have withdrawn. No one can count on it now, so let's get ready for war.

The God of Wealth in Yaogang is definitely a strange person, the more silver he has, the happier he is, and the more people he has, the happier he is. Now the kiln gang people are full of people, and the excited Lu Chengxiang is almost sleeping. But the young men who worked with him couldn't bear it, and a few of them fell ill from exhaustion. In this way, Lu Chengxiang discovered that not everyone can be the same as him.

Huang Yukun also advised Lu Chengxiang to pay more attention to rest. Lu Chengxiang always said, "It's okay, it's okay, the busier I am, the better my body is!" ”

Huang Yukun had no choice but to say: "I think, I have to let you Mr. Zhang force you to give you a holiday." Don't forget, you're the steward of millions. If you fall ill, the loss is not yours or personal. ”

Lu Chengxiang knew that Huang Yukun really cared about him, especially the sentence "You are the big housekeeper of millions of people" said by Huang Yukun made Lu Chengxiang particularly useful. I used to be busy, and I really didn't think about these things. Now that I think about it, that's really the case.

Lu Chengxiang said: "Okay! Mr. Huang, don't bother Mr. Zhang about this. Think about what you said is right, we are not the 100 million people in front of us. We have millions of people in Shanxi and Shaanxi. Thinking about it is like a dream. I promise to take a break from now on. Actually, my body is good, no matter how tired I am, I meditate for half an hour before going to bed at night, and nothing happens. ”

"Huh!" Huang Yukun smiled and said, "Not everyone is like you, I know that several of you are tired." This will not work! ”

"Good! I must pay attention," Lu Chengxiang hurriedly agreed, but when he saw Huang Yukun happy, he hurriedly said, "Mr. Huang! There's one more thing I want to talk to you about! ”

"Come on! Mr. Lu, what else can't we say between us? Huang Yukun said.

"I said don't be angry," Lu Chengxiang looked at Huang Yukun's face and said, "I think the matter of that little red jade can't be delayed any longer!" ”

"That's what you said! I can't handle it. Huang Yukun's face immediately changed.

"Oh this! You really have to take care of it," Lu Chengxiang said, "If you manage it, you have to take things into your hands." Don't let things affect the big picture. ”

"In the final analysis, she is also a drama, and she can also affect the overall situation." Huang Yukun rarely said so harshly.

"What involves Mr. Zhang is about the overall situation." Lu Chengxiang said, "As long as it is Mr. Zhang's business, it is definitely not his business alone." And you have to be in control of such things. ”

"How do I master it, I told Xiao Hongyu that after getting married, I can't act on stage. She said that she would rather not marry than not go on stage. What do I do? Huang Yukun became angry as he spoke.

"Mr. Huang, we Mr. Zhang don't care about this, why should you be serious? Besides, it really can't be done without letting Xiao Hongyu act. Why should you be serious? Lu Chengxiang's words, Huang Yukun can still listen to them sometimes. No one in Yaogang dared to talk to Huang Yukun about this. Huang Yukun can also listen to Chen Yufeng's words, but Chen Yufeng will definitely not participate in this matter.

"Alas! It's not good for this man to be too promising," Huang Yukun sighed and said, "You said that this Yulin also made Zhang Zhimu not marry." Now here comes the little red jade again. In the future, I don't know how many people who will not marry Zhang Zhimu. ”

"Huh! No, how many people will sacrifice their lives to save Mr. Zhang. Lu Chengxiang said with a smile. He knew that Huang Yukun's mind was moving.

"Okay! I still have to give up my face to talk to Xiao Hongyu about this matter. Huang Yukun said.

"It's not about giving up your face, it's about taking control of things." Lu Chengxiang said.

"They say you're an old fox. Sure enough! Huang Yukun made a joke with Lu Chengxiang for the first time.

Lu Chengxiang also nodded and said, "Yes, there is such a thing." You see, we're all over the world, so many semicolons. Who dares to play with me? ”

Zhang Zhimu went home today, and the family was happy and prepared a few good dishes. Xiaoqing and Xiaohu haven't started school yet, and they originally wanted Zhang Zhimu to take them to have a good time during the holiday, but seeing that school was about to start, Zhang Zhimu came back. They started talking at the dinner table.

"Uncle, after dinner, I'll go to the square to see the fountain! There are also a lot of colored lights shining there, which is very beautiful. Xiaohu said, "At night, my mother won't let us go out, saying that there are too many people and it's too chaotic." Aunt ....." Xiaohu wanted to say that his aunt had a big belly and didn't want to go out. But I'm embarrassed to say it.

Yang Yulin said with a smile: "Xiaohu not only wants to see the fountain, but also eats good things, right?" ”

"Hey, hey!" Xiaohu was even more embarrassed and said, "Now there are many more snacks in the night market than before, and they are cheaper." ”

"The more people buy, the cheaper things are! Besides, there are too many food stalls now. Every morning we pull out the garbage in a few wagons. Otherwise, it will become a garbage dump during the day. Huang Yukun said.

"I've heard that quite a few of us both have jobs and don't cook in the morning and evening. Take a bite at the morning market in the morning, eat a little at the night market in the evening, and eat at the unit at noon. What day do you think this is? My cousin muttered.

"Actually, it's not much more expensive to eat out." Huang Yukun said, "Many people in our office are like this. Only on Sundays do I go home and get something to eat. Those who graduated from the academy spent most of their spare time in the library. Hi! I've heard that we've printed a lot of books again. Those young people are crowded in the library to read. ”

Regarding the printing of books, Zhang Zhimu knew that because the paper mill in Yaogang produced it in large quantities, the paper was much cheaper. Zhang Zhimu told Editor-in-Chief Fan that he should print as many books as possible to meet everyone's needs. Especially those novels that were previously considered unorthodox. Those things are easy to attract, and these interesting books are easy to popularize. It can also allow everyone to develop the habit of reading.

It seems that quite a few new books have been published.

After the meal, Zhang Zhimu took Xiaoqing Xiaohu to go to the night market, and Yang Yulin hurriedly handed over the child in his arms to his cousin and went with him.

The cousin counted down and said, "How can there be such a child like you, with a child, and such a wild heart." When you see people going out, you can't stay still. ”

Yang Yulin was used to hearing her cousin's muttering, so she turned a deaf ear.

The four of them chattered and came to the Yaogang Fountain Square together. Several iodine-tungsten lamps around the square illuminate the square. But there were so many people in the square that they wanted to get closer to see the fountain, but there were too many of them. Yang Yulin's body is inconvenient and she can't squeeze it. However, some mist illuminated by colored lights can still be seen in the distance.

Zhang Zhimu suddenly thought that Yangchang should be asked to develop neon lights. That thing dresses up more beautifully at night and saves energy.

Seeing that Zhang Zhimu was a little stunned, Yang Yulin pushed him, "Hey! Distracted again! What do you think? ”

Xiaoqing and Xiaohu also laughed.

Zhang Zhimu smiled and said, "Hehe! I have another great idea! We can develop a neon sign. ”

"Uncle, do you mean rainbow-like lights?" Xiaoqing asked.

"It's pretty much the same, you can emit all kinds of colored lights by yourself. Such lamps can also be made into various shapes. Zhang Zhimu said.

couldn't look down on the fountain, Zhang Zhimu and they went to the night market. Now the night market has planned a special area, and the stalls are also in order. When they arrived here, Xiaoqing and Xiaohu were like a festival. This is their happiest time, and they can buy whatever they want. This is also one of the reasons why they are most looking forward to Zhang Zhimu's homecoming. I used to go out swimming at night and come back to eat. Now there are too many people in the swimming pool of Yaogang Academy. It is no longer convenient for people like Zhang Zhimu and Yang Yulin to go there again. This time the Yaogang Hotel was expanded, and Mr. Zhang was ready to let them build another standard swimming pool.

The four of them chose a stall with fewer people to sit down, and Xiaoqing and Xiaohu quickly ordered something to eat. It seems that the siblings have already thought about what to eat. This is a husband and wife stall, the boss and the proprietress can see that it is Zhang Zhimu and Yang Yulin sitting at their stall with two children, and they are very excited. Yang Yulin hurriedly waved at them. They learned that they couldn't keep quiet, or they wouldn't be able to eat.

When waiting for the things, Yang Yulin said: "Sister-in-law told me that she wants to talk to Xiao Hongyu recently and let you marry her as soon as possible." ”

"Oops! Why do you say this again? Why are you interested in this matter too? Zhang Zhimu asked.

Yang Yulin patted her stomach and said, "I have a daughter and a son, and I don't care who you marry." ”

"Huh! How do you know it's a son? Zhang Zhimu asked with a smile.

"Let me tell you, this time is definitely different from the last time." Yang Yulin said confidently.

The honest Xiaohu said: "Uncle, don't let others marry Xiao Hongyu!" ”

Xiaoqing hurriedly pulled Xiaohu and said, "Don't talk about adults!" ”

Zhang Zhimu and Yang Yulin couldn't help but laugh. Xiaoqing and Xiaohu also stuck out their tongues.

The boss and his wife watched the four of them enjoying themselves and were also very envious. After giving them some things, they were given some things that they thought were characteristic. But when he left, Zhang Zhimu asked Yang Yulin to settle all the bills for them. The owner and his wife were embarrassed.

Looking at the bustling flow of people, Zhang Zhimu was a little emotional. What is in front of me is only after my arrival, and history has finally changed with my own tenacious efforts. The next step is to keep moving forward. Everything will go in the direction that you have determined. Now after all, the initiative is in control.

But everything will not be smooth sailing, and Dolgon, who is far away in Liaodong, who has already held great power, is also studying the kiln gang people.

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Mt. Fuji erupted, Japan was earthquaked. --Progress of "Memories of the Southern Song Dynasty".