After a hard day, Cheng Yue slept exceptionally well, after breakfast, he was busy in the study for a long time, and then took Ding Niang, drove the two carriages that had just been assembled with mirrors to Wen Tianxiang's mansion to give gifts.

Cheng Yue's time was pinched very accurately, Wen Tianxiang had just gone down to the court and was drinking tea in the flower hall. Cheng Yue and Ding Niang didn't need to be informed, and went directly to the flower hall. Wen Tianxiang was very happy to see his son-in-law and daughter coming, and asked Ding Niang to move the mirror in, his mother and sisters had been looking forward to it for a long time, and he was talking with Cheng Yue in the flower hall.

Cheng Yue told Wen Tianxiang that he was going to enter the palace to teach the emperor a lesson starting tomorrow, Wen Tianxiang laughed and said, "You finally found out in your conscience, don't you let your father-in-law work alone?" ”

Cheng Yue laughed and said: "The son-in-law still has this conscience, but the son-in-law doesn't have much time, and he still has to rely on his father-in-law to teach the emperor in the future." ”

The two were chatting energetically, and after Wen Tianxiang's three ladies and three sons and five daughters received the mirror, they heard that Cheng Yue had sent a carriage, and they all came out of the back house under the leadership of Ding Niang. Seeing this, Wen Tianxiang also stood up with Cheng Yue and went to see it with his family.

Cheng Yue personally drove and took his five sisters-in-law and three brothers-in-law to go around outside, causing the eight sisters and brothers to shout excitedly in the car.

Wen Tianxiang was extremely satisfied with the carriage, he guessed the day before yesterday that Cheng Yue would definitely send one, but his son-in-law sent two. When the three ladies had experienced the comfort and spaciousness of the carriage, they were so happy that they immediately ordered them to prepare for food and drink, and they thought that they would take the carriage to the outside of the city tomorrow. What used to be a chore has now become a pleasure. This son-in-law, great!

Liu Niang paused when she got out of the car, glanced at Cheng Yue a few times, and seemed to stop talking. Cheng Yue was stunned. I wanted to stop her and ask her what was the matter. In the end, I couldn't help but not speak. Liu Niang is becoming more and more beautiful and moving. Wen Tianxiang wanted to marry his daughter before, and he didn't want Dingniang to misunderstand.

After sending the carriage, Cheng Yue sent Dingniang home to deal with political affairs, and he himself went to the construction site to see how his house was built.

The buildings designed by Cheng Yue have risen from the ground, and the appearance is to imitate the style of the high-end community of later generations, with a balcony in each household, with a clear European style, simple and bright. Dignified and very beautiful. Every day, a large number of people from all over the building came to watch, but they were blocked by the fence and could not enter it.

Cheng Yue's villas are in a distinctly Nordic style, with two- or three-storey buildings with white walls with steeple roofs and white walls, which are in harmony with the design of the buildings. Because the villa is small, the construction is faster. It is almost complete.

Ye Qian'er's special large pieces of glass were carefully set on the windows by craftsmen, in this era when glass was very expensive. It looks extremely extravagant. Cheng Yue drilled a well on the other side of the hill behind the house, using the siphon principle to divert water directly into the buildings and villas. Every house has a faucet and a sewer, and the flush toilet is indispensable, but the workmanship is not as fine as that of later generations, mainly subject to raw materials and processing technology, but it is also sufficient. These things are the most important and can provide the greatest convenience to the people who live in them, and they are also the most valuable characteristics of modern architecture.

To solve the problem of cooking and heating, Cheng Yue made small stoves and heaters, and redesigned the ventilation system, similar to the fireplace in Europe. Here in the south, central heating does not have much effect, and the cost is too high. The kitchen can be closed at all times to prevent suffocation and smoke from entering the room.

The floor is all paved with floors, so that it can be warm in winter and cool in summer. When Cheng Yue arrived, the craftsman was decorating the interior of the house according to Cheng Yue's request, and everyone was in high spirits. They are very proud to be part of the construction of such houses.

Cheng Yue looked at the decoration of the villa, and then went to the building to see. The building has also begun to be renovated, and the tiles in the bathrooms are almost pasted.

Cheng Yue is very satisfied, he has more than a month to go north, and it seems that he is completely in time. After looking at the building, Cheng Yue found Ye Feng and Zhang Shirong's newly established furniture factory to check the completion of the furniture.

Seeing Cheng Yue's arrival, the two hurriedly greeted Cheng Yue and invited Cheng Yue into the workshop, and took Cheng Yue to see the thick cotton sofa and spring mattress they were about to finish. The rest of the family is not a big problem, and they are very confident.

Cheng Yue felt these finished products carefully, and had to praise the craftsmen of the Song Dynasty. Because the craftsmen of the Song Dynasty earned a lot of money and were not discriminated against, and the most famous masters even earned more than the prefect, there were a large number of skilled craftsmen who also made a lot of scientific and technological achievements. Cheng Yue's idea is not complicated, they can understand it at all, and the things they produce are very good, almost reaching the standards of later generations, but they still need to verify the quality when they are used.

Cheng Yue ordered someone to send 1,000 taels of silver as a deposit, so that they could start mass production, and then they left and returned home.

The two of them were gratefully sent. Since her daughter followed Cheng Yue, she has received countless benefits. Not only can I visit my daughter at any time, but my daughter is also doing well.

Zhang Shufang has become Ding Niang's right-hand man, and can give orders to everyone under the Metropolitan Governor except for high-ranking officials. Ye Yiyi and Ye Qian'er are sisters, and they have a very good relationship, and they often sleep together for the governor of the capital, and they are very favored.

The two daughters are favored, and Cheng Yue is different from Jia Yidao, he takes good care of the concubine's family and really treats them as family. Ye Feng and Zhang Shirong are naturally worth a hundred times, which is not the same as in previous years. Now they are respected as big officials everywhere they go, and they can also have equal relations with high-ranking officials in the DPRK and China, which they never dreamed of. Fortunately, they are also cautious, Cheng Yue dotes on their daughter, which does not mean that they can condone their misdeeds, both of them are very low-key and humble outside, and they have earned a good reputation for themselves and Cheng Yue.

Cheng Yue returned to the mansion, went into the study to make some preparations for tomorrow's class, and lingered on the bed with the two ladies for a long time, until Dingniang came to knock on the door.

The two ladies guessed that Dingniang must have been Cheng Yue's bed partner with Xiao and them, and they were very nervous at first, but later saw that Dingniang had no reaction, not only did they treat them as always, but also added their money. The two ladies tacitly agreed that they could already face Dingniang as before.

The two ladies put on their clothes, opened the door, and helped Dingniang put the official document in her hand in front of Cheng Yue and withdrew.

Cheng Yue signed his name after a quick browsing, and then returned the mother. After Cheng Yue finished signing, Ding Niang said hesitantly: "Xianggong, there is a news from Liu Shun, saying that Ali Hague wants to come to Lin'an to see Xianggong, what should I do?" ”

Cheng Yue glanced at Dingniang with interest, hugged her to his lap and sat down, and said, "What do you think of my little Dingniang?" ”

Ding Niang hooked Cheng Yue's neck and said with a smile: "I guess Ali Hague has been observing Xianggong. Although Xianggong defeated him, he was not sure whether Xianggong was worthy of his service, not to mention that Xianggong also robbed his three favorite concubines. Now he sees that Xianggong has gained a firm foothold in the court and made great achievements, and there will be no place for him in the future if he does not come to serve at this time. I remember Xianggong said that Ali Hague has been a person who wants to do great things since he was a child, how can such a person be willing to be imprisoned all the time? Xianggong is going to Dadu, and at this time, it is his best opportunity. ”

Cheng Yue was so happy that he pressed Ding Niang on the bed and kissed him again and again, and said to the wheezing Ding Niang with a smile: "My little Ding Niang is so smart, I immediately understood Ali Hague's intentions." That's right, that's what I thought too. If he doesn't come, I'll be discarded as a waste in the future. Okay, I'll test you again, he's here, how should I arrange it? ”

Ding Niang thought for a while and said: "I have discussed with Sister Shufang, it is best for Xianggong to take him to Dadu, firstly, to let Xianggong understand his ability, and he can be used in the future, and secondly, he has quite some connections in Dadu, maybe it will be useful to Xianggong." ”

Cheng Yue nodded with a smile and said, "This Ali Hague is of great use to me. I'm going to go to the west in the future, and he's an important pawn. But that's not what he's really for, and I have other plans for him. ”

Ding Niang thought about it again and said, "Xianggong, do you want to keep him?" Are you worried about what's going on in the south? ”

Cheng Yue said approvingly: "That's right." After I left, although Zhang Gui and Yang Ting were left behind, if there was anything wrong with the small country in the south, who would go to fight for me? My subordinates all have their own responsibilities and must not be moved lightly, otherwise there will be loopholes, and if they are caught, it will be a big deal. ”

Ding Niang was stunned, hugged Cheng Yue tightly, and asked eagerly: "Is Xianggong worried that Kublai Khan will raise troops to the south desperately?" Will it be dangerous for Xianggong to go north this time? ”

Cheng Yue smiled faintly: "Don't be unguarded." Kublai Khan's man can also be regarded as eloquent, if the southern countries contact Kublai Khan in advance, they will take advantage of my absence to attack the border and induce Zhang Gui to transfer troops south. At this time, Kublai Khan suddenly turned his face again, and while detaining me, he sent troops to invade the south and attack the southern countries in the north and south, what should I do? ”

Ding Niang hugged Cheng Yue nervously and said, "Xianggong, how can it be good, let's not go?" As long as Xiang Gong has been running the Great Song Dynasty like he is now, he can still succeed in the Northern Expedition, so why take such a big risk? ”

Cheng Yue smiled: "Ding Niang, I have to go if you are a father-in-law." If I want to unify the world and then conquer the Quartet, going to Dadu is a crucial step. The soldiers will block, and the water will cover the earth, so I am not afraid of Kublai Khan. With only a few hundred borrowed and captured soldiers and horses, I have laid the foundation of my present inheritance, is it worse now than it was before? Since I dare to tell you, I am ready. Originally, I wanted to transfer Zhang Yu to Lin'an, but this would delay the construction of the road, and it would be better for Ali Hague to come. With these people guarding here, I have no worries in the north, Kublai Khan will not move, and I can take his life if I move! (To be continued......)