Chapter 227: Brothers of the same heart
Li Chengqian listened, nodded and said: "Think about this time, since Fluttershy came, we really haven't been as diligent as before, when we want to go to the field to see how the cotton is growing, Fluttershy always says on the side, the weather is very hot, don't let us go to the field, and some jokes and allusions, back and forth, we seem to have not followed the eldest cousin to learn about farming for several days, and we have been a lot of lazy." ”
"Yes, big brother, the more I think about it now, the more I feel that the phrase "red man is in trouble", this Fluttershy really played a role subtly, no wonder the eldest cousin is angry, it turns out that we are indeed confused." Li Ke smiled, thinking of the disappointed eyes of his eldest cousin just now, and felt a little worried.
"Now that we've found something wrong, let's take a closer look at what goes wrong with Fluttershy. If this Fluttershy is okay, I, the big brother, won't fight with you, let her be your concubine. If my father knew that we were fighting for a woman, we wouldn't be able to eat and walk around. Li Chengqian had long seen the love in Li Ke's eyes, and although he also liked Fluttershy, he was not ready to continue fighting, because he was the crown prince of the Tang Dynasty and could not indulge in women, especially as the eldest cousin said, this kind of unknown woman would not be able to be his concubine.
He must have the ability to stop and resist all temptations, which is the ability that a future emperor must have.
Li Ke was overjoyed and said, "Then thank you big brother for agreeing." "Let's hope Fluttershy is okay, Fluttershy is his concubine.
"But what if there's something wrong with Fluttershy?" Li Chengqian asked, he is still very concerned about this brother who grew up together.
"Then kill!" Li Ke said in a deep voice, "We are the princes, our status is noble, and no one is allowed to dare to play with us." Although Li Ke has a very gentle temper. But the dignity of the prince in heaven cannot be trampled on.
Li Chengqian nodded, feeling prejudiced and suspicious of Fluttershy.
At lunchtime, Fluttershy is cautious and trying her best to please them, as if she really thinks her eldest cousin is right. When they didn't realize Fluttershy was wrong, they thought Fluttershy was fine everywhere; But when he senses that something is wrong with Fluttershy, he has a problem with how he looks at her.
Changsun Chong got this news from Li Chengqian's guards, and he was slightly relieved, as long as these two boys were suspicious, he didn't have to worry. Born in the family of the emperor. The last thing that is lacking is suspicion.
In the process of going back, a lot of fields were inspected, and most of the places still strictly obeyed the imperial edict, in fact, the reason why these officials were so obedient was that Cheng Chumo and others suppressed a group of bandits. Lots of credit. Passing by, check the farming work by the way. Hebei and Shandong have been searched back and forth several times.
Those who are in office are afraid of losing their positions. Naturally do things with heart; The people, seeing that there was an official messenger to inspect, naturally became more attentive, worried that they would be arrested. But when the first crop of rice was harvested, all the old farmers built a straw shed on the edge of the field like Li Laohan in front. As a baby pimple, watch day and night. As for the cotton that the imperial court planted against compulsion, they were also taken to heart, from the original carelessness. It becomes the conscientious work of the present and treats it as an eyeball.
Rice has given these people a big surprise, and now the emperor Shengming, presumably this cotton is not ordinary, and he will serve it with all his might, and when the harvest season comes, there may be a bigger surprise.
It took about 20 days to finally arrive in Dingzhou, and now it is August, and it will be the Mid-Autumn Festival soon.
"Big brother, you're finally back? Our textile mill, now built and in the process of installing the machines, is waiting to be shipped from Chang'an to ship cotton, test the machines and train the weaver girls. "The eldest grandson Erlang has three younger brothers, who are mainly responsible for this matter, and often travel back and forth between Chang'an and Dingzhou.
"Let's go, let's see!" Changsun Chong patted Changsun Erlang's sturdy figure, it was not the previous obesity, it was much stronger, it seems that the younger brothers below need to learn from Changsun Chong!
The eldest grandson Erlang took his eldest brother to the factory, and the tall factory buildings were all built of bricks and tiles, which were taller than ordinary houses, mainly because the machines were too big.
The workers were busy, and installing the machines, especially the big steam engines, was a top priority. The location of the eldest grandson Erlang is very important, close to the coal mine, you can get fuel nearby, so that the work is more efficient, so that you can complete the task assigned by Your Majesty as soon as possible.
"How many Weaver Girls have been enrolled?" Eldest Sun Chong asked.
"Recruit 500 people, but more than 100 have been brushed down, and now there are 300 people left, which is almost enough. When this is ready, I will start to continue the weaving factory in Youzhou. Changsun Erlang explained, "The weaving factory and quilt factory here are mainly used by the people, and as for the factory in Youzhou, the factory in Youzhou can only be supplied to the soldiers at the border next year." ”
"Well, well, you can think so thoughtfully, very good. When this side is on the track, the factory building in Youzhou is almost completed. I'll recruit another 300 people here as apprentices, and when the time comes, just let them go. Eldest Sun Chong was very happy.
The eldest grandson Erlang shook his head and said: "Big brother, don't do this, Youzhou is far away from here, and the people here have just settled down, how can they let the daughter of the family go away." I think it's better for me to choose people from Youzhou and come here to study, so as not to break up the family. ”
When Changsun Chong heard this, he patted Changsun Erlang's shoulder: "Erlang, you are better than the eldest brother, and even thought of this situation." ”
"It's all taught well by the eldest brother." The eldest grandson Erlang said with a smile, "This is a letter from your father and mother, and I brought you Chang'an's specialties, you can give everyone a share." ”
"Hey, Erlang has a heart, there are actually pickles here that my master likes to eat, and I also brought them." Eldest Sun Chong smiled, feeling that Eldest Sun Erlang's ability was getting stronger and stronger.
The eldest grandson Erlang shook his head again and again, and said: "This is not what I thought of, it was Saburo who thought of it." By the way, the matter between you and Liu Muxiang, my father said, even if it is this time, it is not easy for other girls, and I agree to accept her as a concubine, but there will be no next time in the future. ”
When the eldest grandson Chong heard this, he was happy, like eating chilled watermelon on a dog day, and said with a smile: "Good brother, I didn't expect you to bring me such good news." ”
"There's better news!"
"What's the news? Come on, don't sell it to big brother. ”
"Uncle Rong will come over after a while, go to the Liu family to propose marriage instead of my father and mother, set the marriage, and wait until the autumn harvest is over, and I will complete the marriage for you." The eldest grandson Erlang said mysteriously.
"Is that true?" Originally, the eldest grandson was still worried about how to propose marriage, but he didn't expect his father to think of it.
"Of course it's true, and I listen to my father, Your Majesty may come over, and your father will sit in Chang'an, and Your Majesty will help you get married at that time." Eldest Sun Erlang looked at the outside and whispered.
Eldest Sun Chong really wanted to roll his eyes, but he knew that Li Er would block him, and said, "It seems that I can't run away from this fat beating." ”
"Peony flowers die, and ghosts are also romantic, big brother, mourning." The eldest grandson Erlang admires the eldest brother's ability very much, and the eldest brother is about to take a concubine before the princess enters the door.
"That's fine, otherwise Your Majesty won't be able to get angry, and sooner or later you will have to teach me a lesson, it's better to let the storm come sooner, and you can live with peace of mind." The eldest grandson Chong said with emotion, "Thank you, I have brought such good news to my brother, and my brother will cook you something delicious in the evening." ”
"Thank you, big brother! I called my three younger brothers at the conference, and during this time, they followed me around and learned bad things, so it was time to give them a little reward. "The eldest grandson Erlang misses his eldest brother's cooking skills very much, especially the golden roast lamb.
"Then I'll make you a golden roast lamb tonight, Erlang is awesome, if you didn't take care of my younger brothers, I really wouldn't have time to take care of them." Changsun Chong said with a smile.
"Go into battle with brothers, fight tiger father and son, don't be so polite eldest brother. You're the eldest brother, and I'm still their second brother. The eldest grandson Erlang excused himself and said, "By the way, big brother, how are the navy and sea ships in Dengzhou now?" ”
"The sea ship already has a framework, and now three thousand navies have been recruited and are being drilled." The eldest grandson replied, "When I go back this time, my brother will definitely ask for credit for you and get a half-official position." ”
"Big brother, no need, I really don't like to be an official, I want to do business. Whenever I see that I have earned two taels of silver and three taels of silver with one tael of silver, I feel a great sense of accomplishment. I can't get away this year, and next year, I'll build a paper mill here and take over all the paper in the north. The eldest grandson Erlang said excitedly, "Besides, there are so many younger brothers in the family, and there is no need for all of them to be in the officialdom." ”
"That's what I said, how did I forget this, Erlang, you let it go, as long as you are a traitor and a prostitute, my brother will support you. If you want money or people, just say it. "The eldest grandson Chong, as a concubine, is also the eldest son of the eldest grandson family, this is mixed in the officialdom, ironclad, if the younger brothers below are as capable as him, the eldest grandson Wuji will not be able to laugh, and it is easy to be suspicious of Li Er.
After inspecting the textile factory, Changsun Chong took Changsun Erlang back, and did the math, only one golden roast sheep, so many people were not enough, so he simply made three, and asked Huo Qiang and Dazhu to help. When I had dinner, my mouth was full of oil.
Fluttershy is much more honest now, as if she is aware of the change in Li Chengqian and Li Ke's attitude towards her, and now she is more peaceful and does not dare to move.
In the middle of the night, when the sky is slightly overcast, and the stars in the sky are obscured by clouds, a dark shadow enters Fluttershy's room.
"Can you get the rice seeds?" A gloomy and low voice, and then look at this person, his body is rickety, as if he has been sick for a long time.
Fluttershy knelt on the ground and said respectfully, "Master, I just arrived in Dingzhou today, and I don't know where the grain warehouse here is, and I feel that the person named Changsun Chong seems to have doubts about me, and I don't dare to make it too obvious, so as not to be discovered by him." (To be continued......)
PS: Drunk watching the cold night wind, the big white horse mountain sends. The Night Wind brothers can still be intimate, knowing that Dabai only has the ability to add a new chapter on weekends. If there are three reminder votes, it would be better to replace them with two evaluation votes. The big white can be hot for the sake of urging.