Su Hao and Han Qian played a sharp game, only keeping the innocent Lu Xiuer in the dark. In Lu Xiu'er's humble opinion, on the one hand, she is her stupid brother in the countryside, and on the other hand, she is the daughter of the county magistrate's family, these two people are almost two people in the world who have nothing to do with each other, so she didn't feel that Han Qian would be a threat to her at all. Lu Xiuer was still a little proud that Su Hao was able to meet Han Qian through herself, and felt that she had paved a big brick for her brother's career.

Su Hao chatted with Han Qian for a few more words, and then went downstairs. Deng Kui and Hao Tong have been invited from the back wing to the hall by Yang Gendi. Facing a table of good wine and food, the two of them naturally had to be polite again, Su Hao directly knocked on the table with chopsticks, and said, "Eat in the future, don't pretend to be anything." I'm still a showman, I don't pretend to be Sven, what are you pretending? ”

Deng Kui and Hao Tong looked at each other and smiled, feeling that it was easy to stay with this talented master. They used to follow Tu Wenhuan, although Tu Wenhuan is also an amiable person, but after all, the age is there, and there is a bit of majesty in every smile and smile, and they don't dare to relax too much. Although Su Hao has a reputation for showing talent, he is different from other sour talents, he does not put on a show when he talks and acts, and he also respects these two soldiers, which is really rare.

"Master Su, Mr. Tu arranged for our brothers to follow the master, mainly for us to protect the safety of the master, and also to help the master run errands and do chores, if the master has anything, just send our brothers to do it, don't be too polite." After eating for a while, Hao Tong said to Su Hao.

Deng Kui also continued: "That's right, Mr. Tu asked the master to make a flintlock pistol, and the silver ticket has been handed over to our brother to hold." What's next? Whether to buy pig iron, or to invite craftsmen, master, you send a word, and our brother will do it. ”

Su Hao said: "There are many links in the matter of choosing a gun. First of all, I had to find a house to use as a venue, and this house should be a little further away from the city, so that when I tried the gun in the future, I would not disturb the people in the city, especially not the catchers. Secondly, I want to take a look at the iron market and see what kind of pig iron quality can be found in the market. As for the craftsmen...... I'll probably have to go to the workshop and ask.

When the craftsmen are in place, I talk to them about the process, and then I design according to the process they can master, and then it's about building and experimenting.

All these things, you brothers, think about it, where can you intervene? ”

"Finding a house...... It seems to be a bit troublesome, and we are not familiar with the county, so I am afraid that there is no way to inquire. Hao Tong said with a frown.

Deng Kui said: "I don't understand the matter of choosing pig iron. However, if the master chooses the pig iron and wants to move it away, I can help. Move a 200-pound thing to ensure that your face does not change color and your breath does not take long breath. ”

Su Hao smiled: "These things are exempt, I can find someone to do the things that I can do." In this way, the two of them can live at home with peace of mind and do whatever they want. When the workshop is built, you can either be the overseer, or you can help come up with ideas or something. Since Mr. Tu handed over the silver ticket to you, you are responsible for paying for me. ”

"Okay, then our brothers will wait for the master's orders at any time." Hao Tong agreed.

Deng Kui and Hao Tong were obsessed with making guns, but Su Hao knew that some things could not be done quickly, so it was better not to act rashly until he fully understood the situation. He went to the countryside for a month, and the uncomfortable feeling he had just crossed over was almost eliminated, and the matter of digging a well also made him earn enough character in front of the servants of the workshop and Hanwen, and if he wanted to do something, there should be no obstacles.

Early the next morning, Su Hao bathed and changed his clothes, dressed up neatly and went to the county government to report to Han Wen, Deng Kui and Hao Tong said that they wanted to protect him, but he flatly refused. This is a mainland city in peacetime, and he is a small county master, what bodyguards do he need to bring? Besides, Han Wen himself doesn't have such a majestic border soldier as his entourage, if he Su Hao takes these two to the county office, won't he be unhappy?

"Student Su Hao, meet Master Han and Master Fang."

In the hall of the county government, Su Hao stood in front of the public case and saluted Han Wen who was sitting there and Fang Mengjin on the side.

"Hehe, it's back." Han Wen greeted amiably, "Yesterday I heard Dai Qi say that you have returned, and you have been gone for a month this trip to the countryside, right?" ”

Su Hao said: "Back to Lord Han, it is true that the students have been walking in the countryside for a month. After coming back yesterday, I felt tired, so I rested at home, and failed to return to the county government in time to restore my life, and asked for forgiveness. ”

"Hey, where do you start with the word forgiveness?" Han Wen said with a smile, "Change, you went to the countryside to survey the well, and eighty percent of the water came out of the well, which not only shocked the county, but even the Lord Fuzun of Nanchang Mansion was shocked." You see, this is an official letter from Governor Wang's government that the county received yesterday, in which the county asks the county to reward you by name. ”

Han Wen said, and handed an official letter to Su Hao. Su Hao unfolded it, and sure enough, it was a handwritten letter from Fan Lai, the prefect of Nanchang, which specifically mentioned Su Hao and his person, saying that talents like this should be used in an eclectic manner. What made Su Hao find it interesting was that in the letter, in addition to these verbal praises, Fan Lai also asked Han Wen to give Su Hao a reward of 20 taels of silver for him.

"Come on, come on, this is 20 taels of silver, which the prefect rewarded you, and I just handed it over on my behalf." Han Wen discharged four silver ingots weighing 5 taels on the public case and said to Su Hao.

Su Hao took a step forward, he didn't go to get the money, but took out a few pieces of silver from his sleeve pocket, put it on the official case, and then took a step back and said: "Report to Lord Han, the students went to the countryside this time, and the people in the townships were very enthusiastic and gave the students a lot of silver taels." The students were worried that they would discourage the kindness of the villagers, so it was inconvenient to refuse. The total amount of silver collected by the students is 35 taels, and now all of them are handed over to the magistrate, please dispose of the magistrate. ”

Su Hao knew that it was impossible to go to the countryside to collect money, and it was impossible to hide it from Han Wen and Fang Mengjin. Although the officials all accept such money, Su Hao, as a newcomer, if he directly accepts this unspoken rule, it will inevitably make Han Wen feel a little pimple. After thinking about it, he decided to retreat as advance, and took the initiative to confess that he had received 35 taels of silver, if Han Wen wanted to take it away, then let him take it away, and he should have taken some less. According to his estimates, Han Wen is more likely to borrow flowers to offer Buddha and directly reward him with the money.

When Han Wen saw the silver, he was stunned for a moment, then exchanged a look with Fang Mengjin, and then said: "When the officials of the county government go to the countryside, they accept the filial piety money of the people, and the county has occasionally heard of it. The county has always hated such unhealthy tendencies. I am very relieved that I can take the initiative to hand over the money, which shows that I can change the sludge without staining, and the water is clear and not demonic, and the county really did not misunderstand you. ”

Su Hao said: "Students work as errands for adults, they have their own salaries, and students will never dare to accept such unclear money." Although no one knows about the money after receiving it, the sage once taught us to save my body three times a day. Although the students are not talented, the teachings of the saints are not dared or forgotten. ”

The words of the three provinces are what Zeng Shen said, Zeng Shen was called the "Zong Sheng" in the Ming Dynasty, and he was also one of the saints, so Su Hao's words were not wrong.

Han Wen and Fang Mengjin are both old oilers, and they naturally won't believe Su Hao's words. However, Su Hao was able to make such a gesture, which was enough to make them feel satisfied. Han Wen put together the 20 taels of silver he took out earlier and the silver handed over by Su Hao, and said to Su Hao:

"The county will accept the money you have handed over, in the name of your integrity. Now the county has given you all this silver, and you can take all the money that the prefect has rewarded you. ”

"Lord Xie Han." Su Hao's heart was dark, but there was a serious expression on his face. The sage said that a gentleman should be dignified when he receives wealth, and he is talking about Su Hao's situation.

After solving the problem of money, Han Wen asked Su Hao to sit down on the side, and then asked: "Change, now the matter of digging wells has ended, according to the report of the political secretary, a few days ago, Ganlin has fallen in the mountainous areas of the upper reaches of the Ganjiang River, and this round of drought is estimated to end soon." What's next for you? ”

"The students are willing to listen to Master Han's arrangement." Su Hao said.

Han Wen said: "The county hired you as the master of the workshop, originally for the matter of digging wells. Now that the well drilling has ended, the county wants to continue to keep you, and still take charge of the workshop for the county, what do you think? ”

"Thank you Lord Han for your favor, and the students are willing to serve Lord Han." Su Hao said.

"Then it's settled." Han Wen nodded.

Su Hao's performance in drilling wells made Han Wen feel very appreciative, and he had already saved the idea of recruiting him into his hands for long-term use. Fan Lai also mentioned this section in the letter, which strengthened Han Wen's determination to leave Su Hao behind. Han Wen knows that what Su Hao is good at is not only digging wells, like the provincial firewood stove he made, which is currently being promoted in the county is very optimistic. If Su Hao can continue to come up with some good ideas for the county, then Hanwen's political performance will be guaranteed.

"Instead, since you promised to continue to stay as the master of the workshop, what are your plans for the affairs of the workshop?" Fang Mengjin asked on the side.