Liu Zheng left the courtyard and walked around the village for a long time.

first instructed a few words of Qian Feng who was guarding outside the gate of the mansion, Wei Linping remembered that Guan Yu brought someone to greet him, and then went to see Ke Hai, and Ke Hai checked the regulations of their own customized camp with Ke Hai, and felt that it could be improved, and asked Ke Hai to send the task down, and then went to see Jian Yong.

Seeing Jian Yong lying on the bed writing, complaining with a sad face, Liu Zheng was pacing back and forth proudly with a cane, and he also showed that he had accepted a good apprentice, which made Jian Yong cry and laugh, but he was also curious about Xiao Li Lang, who had an extraordinary conversation.

Then Liu Zheng instructed Jian Yong to pay attention to his body, don't let Ke's work too hard, greeted Qingping, and walked out to find the Li family.

Li is teaching Geng Qiuyi, Bao Li, and Cai Qian to learn needlework, but the old man just can't be idle, and the arrow wound on his arm has not yet recovered, but he is also demonstrating with both hands, saying the main points, and looking amiable.

Seeing Liu Zheng, Geng Qiuyi's three concubines were holding needles and threads, as if a man had broken the secret of their daughter's house, and their faces had the shame and sweetness of being a first-time wife.

Geng Qiuyi boiled the medicine before, and after going to the kitchen to get it for Liu Zheng to drink, he planned to follow Liu Zheng back, and learned that Xiao Li Lang went to Li Cheng's place to learn knife techniques, Liu Zheng was about to go over to have a look, and when he left, he repeatedly told Li to pay more attention to recuperation, but was interrupted impatiently by Li.

Listening to Li's let Bao Li Cai Qian think about it by herself for a while, she went to take care of Qian Lingxi, Liu Zheng also served her own mother who couldn't be idle, and after bidding farewell to her two younger siblings, she took Geng Qiuyi to Li Cheng's room again.

Knowing that Xiao Li Lang had fallen asleep, Liu Zhengyi said goodbye to Li Cheng and his wife, and walked with Geng Qiuyi for a long time.

Geng Qiuyi couldn't cry or laugh at Liu Zheng's leisurely and leisurely attitude after getting the crutches, waiting for Liu Zheng to wash up, watching Liu Zheng draw and write on the bamboo slips, and after marking, the layout of the entire village jumped on the paper, and she was shocked to vent that Liu Zheng had gone around in such a big circle, and there was no deep meaning.

Liu Zheng finished drawing the layout of the village, and marked the initials and finals.

It's just that he also found a problem that he had previously overlooked.

For him, Mandarin is equivalent to the local dialects of later generations, and the initials and finals are used to mark Mandarin after all, so that the pronunciation of many Mandarin dialects cannot actually be marked with initials.

Liu Zheng also remembered that in later generations, when he communicated dialects with his fellow villagers on the Internet, there would always be situations where he could not spell them out with initials and finals.

Knowing that the initials and finals are only suitable for Mandarin and not for Mandarin or other languages, Liu Zheng can imagine that if he wants to deduce the version applicable to Mandarin through this set of initials and finals, the difficulty coefficient is like a moat for him.

He immediately gave up the plan to deduce the official version of the official dialect, and only used the homophonic words of the official pronunciation to mark these initials and finals, as for the problem of deducing the official version of the official dialect, he could only throw it to Xun.

If even Xun can't, then Liu Zheng can only study the possibility of promoting Mandarin first, and then make plans then.

Not long after, Zhu Ming led Zhang Ke in, and at the same time reported that Guan Yu and Zhang Fei had taken people to the school field.

Seeing that Zhang Ke had something to say, Liu Zheng asked Zhu Ming to bring a message to Guan Yu and Zhang Fei to wait in the school field for a while, and asked Geng Qiuyi to prepare a little heart.

When the room was empty, Zhang Ke closed the door, and said respectfully with a chubby face with a bloody scab and a somewhat funny face: "Son, Zhang is late." Yesterday, I actually knew that there was another change in Gongzi's village, but I knew that there was nothing to do, and I didn't dare to let go of the things entrusted by Gongzi. I didn't dare to come over until I had almost arranged it today and sent off the superintendent. There are many slackness, and I hope that the son will ......"

"Between you and me, there is no need to say polite words."

Seeing that Zhang Ke's eyes were sunken and his face was haggard, it really seemed that Zhang Fei had lost some weight, Liu Zheng waved his hand and smiled, "It's still like this, if you come over as soon as there is something, the relationship between the two sides will be easy to make people suspicious." Of course, the most important thing is to get things done. It's not that people don't have a chance to meet. ”

"Yes. Gongzi Jiren has his own natural appearance, Zhang ......"

Seeing Liu Zheng's face feigned anger, Zhang Ke shut up and put away the compliments, smiled, and then glanced at Liu Zheng's crutches, and said: "Childe, I have gathered a dozen blacksmiths to build weapons, and at the same time, let them discuss the matter of ironmaking." It's just that even if you refer to the historical data, there is no clue about this piece, and some people say that they have heard someone talk about a method of smelting iron by chance, as if they are using a stove ......"

Seeing Liu Zheng waving his hand, Zhang Ke was puzzled: "Don't you want to hear it?" ”

"Even if you tell the way, I can't tell if it's a good way, what else to listen to?"

Liu Zheng smiled bitterly, thought about it, and said in a deep voice: "Iron ore has impurities, and iron is obtained by removing impurities, and then forged into weapons." That's the whole process. The current situation is that the technology from iron ore to iron is not mature, and even if iron is obtained, it will have to be tempered a thousand times to become a weapon. You ask them to think more about these two parts. When we want to contribute money and effort, we have to plan the whole process, don't think of what to do, in case there is a deviation, it is not good to work people and lose money. ”

He paused, "You should look at this matter first, with you pressing, they shouldn't be opportunistic." Of course, it is best to negotiate their remuneration, settle their families, and find someone to take care of them when they work. Don't let people with ulterior motives take advantage of you, Nan Guo's affairs can't be done. ”

"Zhang understands."

Zhang Ke nodded, "Zhuoxian, the craftsman who carved gold and silver, really can't find it, but I've already inquired about the homeless people, and I've also asked the post to go to Jixian to inquire." If there is any news, the superintendent will also write to me in time. ”

He smiled, "Don't worry, Childe, the two old ginseng sent by the superintendent, Zhang has already sent cloth to return the gift." The matter of entrusting people is also counted. If the son doesn't want to have too much to do with him, it can be regarded as a return of kindness, and if he wants to come and go in the future, this is also a courtesy. ”

"It's still thoughtful."

Liu Zheng nodded with satisfaction: "It's good to do the things of recruiting craftsmen slowly, not to mention that I don't have much gold and silver on hand, so it's for ......."

"Childe, don't forget, I've been selling my property in the past two days, Zhang's is Childe's, is Childe still afraid that there will be less gold and silver?"

Zhang Ke's fat face was flattering, and he arched his hand again, "In addition, according to the instructions of the son, I asked someone to spread rumors around those gentlemen and businessmen, and as soon as the matter of the blood word of the yamen came out, many people were really in chaos, and they were already selling their fields and workshops openly and secretly, preparing to relocate." ”

He smiled slyly and complimented: "Zhang took the opportunity to send a few henchmen with foreign accents to deal with this matter, and he has already won a little land and workshop, and they are all at the lowest price." They thought they had earned it, but they didn't know that they had fallen for the son's clever plan. If it takes a little longer......"

"In a little while, the moth thieves will really be hit."

Liu Zheng sighed, obviously taking advantage, but he had a greater sense of urgency in his heart.

"Huh?"

"I just got the news that the moth thieves on the Jizhou side want to avoid the edge of the army led by the teacher, and are ready to open bows left and right to disrupt the layout of the imperial court. Now I'm afraid there are really moth thieves coming this way. ”

"This ......"

Zhang Ke's breath was stagnant, and he also realized the seriousness of the situation, "Son, Liu Gonggang has just received the post of Dingxing County Commander. What's more, the farm is in ruins...... Could it be fake? ”

"It can't be fake. Will definitely call. ”

Liu Zheng was also worried, "When you go back, you will write a letter to Jixian County, remember to hurry up...... By the way, what about horses? When my second brother and third brother came back, they didn't talk to me about it, so they didn't make any progress, so you didn't contact them? ”

"Childe forgives sins!"

Zhang Ke said nervously: "Since Zhang received the order, he has entrusted it to his subordinates, but ordinary people have to keep it for their families, and if they insist on buying it, the price is much more expensive." Now there are only three or five horses, and Zhang felt that he couldn't pay the difference, so he stayed in the county stable. I thought about waiting for a few days to look for something on the black market, and if there were some results, I would report back to Childe. ”

He laughed dryly, thought for a while, and hesitated: "Childe, in fact, I still have a way, but Childe may not agree to ......"

Zhang Ke's expression was a little stunned, Liu Zheng was thinking about his personality, and raised his eyebrows, "Do you want people to pretend to be moths and thieves to rob?" ”

"Childe is talented!"

Zhang Ke said with a look of surprise: "In the past few days, Ke has been selling family property, and he has also investigated some. There are often horse merchants near Zhuo County, and I heard that there were Zhongshan businessmen who drove through Zhuo County before. I might as well ask someone to go out and investigate, wait for the situation to be discovered, and wait for the rabbit on the road. When the time comes, the horse will be snatched, and the people will ......."

He stretched out his hand and cut obliquely with a hand knife, Liu Zheng was stunned, and then smiled bitterly: "No wonder my father is afraid that I will become bad with you, this idea is really tempting." ”

"Childe?"

Zhang Ke was a little puzzled, not sure whether Liu Zheng agreed or not.

Liu Zhengzheng said: "Public opinion, you remember." Don't talk about it anymore. ”

"Childe forgives sins!"

Zhang Ke hurriedly knelt down, looking frightened, Liu Zheng couldn't help but laugh and said, "Get up, what are you kneeling down for?" I've already said it, so we don't have to be so polite. Don't keep saying forgiveness...... Anyway, you are my confidant, and I still expect you to do great things for me in the future, can I forgive you for this mistake? ”

Liu Zheng took a deep breath and sighed, "Besides, you're not wrong." Those who achieve great things are not informal, and logically speaking, at this stage, we are short of funds, and I should agree with you to do so. It's just that I can't get over this hurdle in my heart, after all, this is a bandit. What's more, being greedy for cheap is addictive, and I'm afraid that once I do it, I won't be able to stop it. ”

"Second, you can't guarantee that no one leaks out, do you? As for the gang of people in the farm, there are many people, and it is inevitable that it will be spread. When the time comes, not only my father will come to the door, but even Yun Changyide will also come to me, and even if I marry in the future, or get along with scholars, this will be regarded as a stain on me. ”

"It's because Zhang didn't think it through."

"Let's think more about the right way in the future, don't do this kind of thing. Otherwise, sooner or later, you'll have to kill yourself. ”

Liu Zheng reminded, then thought for a moment, his eyes narrowed, "But you reminded me." We can't ask the horse dealers, but we can ask when the moth thieves are coming! ”