"Emperor Han decreed, on the sixth day of the first month of the third year of Jian'an, the edict said: I heard that there is a Jiangxia person Xie Qi, the word is different, bright and studious since childhood, studied under Huang Chengyan Gong in Xiangyang, and is good at farming...... He was specially enshrined as the Marquis of Guannei, Wangqing guarded against arrogance and rashness, and was diligent in state affairs ......, admiring this! ”

"Emperor Dahan decreed, on the sixth day of the first month of the third year of Jian'an, the edict said: I heard that there are Xiangyang people Feiwo, and the words are ...... He was specially appointed as the Marquis of Guannei, and Wangqing guarded against arrogance and rashness, and was diligent in state affairs......"

The nine holy decrees, except for the different names of the people and the different evaluations of the recipients, the rest of the contents are exactly the same, all of which are sealed in the edict of the Marquis of Guannei.

After the eight people finished reading the holy decree, they were collectively stupid, and then, Liu Zheng and the old men cried. After being a craftsman for thirty or forty years and suffering from a lifetime of wretchedness, who would have thought that when he was old, he could still seal a Guan Neihou? Although there is no fief and no food, no matter what, we are also the marquis!

Pu Yuan, Fei Wo, Li Liang, and Xie Qi were a little better, but their eyes were red and they were very excited.

Pu Yuan looked at Tian Fan with red eyes, and said in a trembling voice: "Mr. Tian, this is ...... It's ......"

Tian Fan smiled and said, "Lao Pu, don't worry, these are true." From the silk brocade used in the holy decree, to the patterns on the silk brocade, to the pen and ink used to write the holy decree, and even the imperial seal on the holy decree, all of them are genuine, and they are all used by His Majesty today. Therefore, these decrees have the force of law and are true. ”

Fei Wo took a deep breath, kept his eyes open to prevent the tears from rolling down in his eyes, and said in a trembling voice: "Mr. Tian, how did you get these holy decrees?" Will there be any trouble? ”

Tian Fan said with a smile: "How did you get it, you don't have to care, you just need to remember that these are genuine holy decrees, you just need to remember that from today onwards, you will be the marquis of Guannei who was enshrined by the imperial court, you just need to remember that there are so many officials and generals in Xuzhou, and there are no more than twenty who really have marquises, and among them are you!" So, it's still the same sentence, from now on, I want you to straighten your backs and be a man! ”

After a slight pause, he continued: "As for trouble...... There's a little bit of trouble, both for you and for me. Well, you'd better not talk about it, not even the closest ones. When you get home, it's best to hide this decree and keep it from showing. Because...... Hehe, you can't tell where these decrees came from. You just need to know in your heart that you are already a marquis. ”

Of course, Tian Fan would not tell them that these nine holy decrees were exchanged with Cao Cao, with the drawings of the wheelbarrow, as well as the lives of Man Pang and Li Tong. He also specifically asked Cao Cao to keep this matter absolutely confidential and not to leak the matter, just to prevent Tian Fan from being a bad person after Liu Bei knew about it.

He believed that Cao Cao would keep his promise and keep the matter in his stomach forever, because Lao Cao was a believer and worthy of trust.

The eight people nodded again and again, and said that they would keep it secret, even the mother-in-law at home would not tell Yunyun.

Tian Fan hugged his fists and said: "So, thank you a few people." As long as this matter gets out, I will be in big trouble, and so are you, so I have no choice but to ask you to keep it secret. But rest assured, in a few years' time, your marquis will be revealed, I assure you! ”

Xie Qi said excitedly: "Sir, we believe in you!" Don't say that our marquis status will be revealed to the world one day, even if there is no such day, we are also content! Sir, we are the first batch of craftsmen to be feuded throughout the ages, I thank you for our countless ancestors and descendants, kowtow to you! Woowoo woo ......"

Tian Fan's last promise to them was to get each of them a marquis, and it had been fulfilled today, so they believed in Tian Fan's judgment.

As he spoke, Xie Qi couldn't help crying, kowtowing to Tian Fan while crying.

Tian Fan hurriedly went to help him and comforted: "Yigong, you don't have to be like this, this is what you deserve!" Hurry up! ”

Xie Qi didn't get up, he cried: "Sir, you let me finish this head, otherwise I will look down on myself in my life." The ancients Yunzhi Entubao, you have given us such a great favor, if we don't show it, then I can't forgive myself! ”

Tian Fan said: "Yigong, this title is not something you can repay with a few heads, I don't want you to kowtow to me!" ”

Fei Wo choked up Xie Qi and said, "Yigong, Mr. is right, this kind of great favor cannot be repaid with a few words and a few heads, hurry up!" ”

After speaking, he looked at Tian Fan, tidied up his clothes, took a deep breath, adjusted his emotions, gave a deep salute, and said: "Thank you, Mr. Wo, Mr. Dag, Wo is unforgettable!" Mr. Tian, from today onwards, Fei Wo's cheap life is yours! ”

Liu Zheng and the others' emotions recovered slightly, and after listening to Fei Wo's words, the six of them saluted together and said in a loud voice: "Sir Dag, it is unforgettable!" I am willing to die for my husband! ”

Tian Fan couldn't cry or laugh, and hurriedly picked up Xie Qi and Fei Wo, who were closest to him, and said, "I don't rebel, why do you want you to die?" Get up for me! Liu Lao, Zhao Lao, two Zhang Lao, Zhengxin, you all get up! ”

Several people got up and looked at Tian Fan like red-eyed rabbits.

Tian Fan let out a sigh of relief, and said with some sadness: "Everyone, whoever asks for the title of Marquis of Guannei for you is just because I can't see it!" I can't see that you have been wronged, and I can't see that your efforts are disproportionate to what you get. I don't want you to get anything in return, I just want you to do the work at hand, so that our soldiers can use better weapons and armor, kill more enemies, die fewer soldiers, let our people use better farm tools, produce more food, so that Xuzhou will no longer starve to death, can you promise me? ”

When the eight people heard this, they said in unison: "We will obey the order!" ”

Tian Fan smiled and waved his hand, and said, "Okay, this matter is over, let's drink and eat!" ”

The nine people sat down again, and Tian Fan noticed that they had carefully folded the holy decree one by one and placed it in the pocket inside their chests, with a careful look, as if they were caring for a newborn baby. After that, I touched it from time to time, as if I was afraid of being stolen. This holy decree, which is as light as a feather, and a few dozen simple words, is the greatest affirmation of their efforts, and they will naturally cherish it.

Tian Fan smiled, raised his glass and said: "This second glass of wine is to celebrate that you have finally become marquises, come!" ”

The eight of them raised their glasses and said in unison: "Thank you, sir!" This "thank you" is not only Xie Tianfan for giving wine, but also thanking him for asking for the status of a marquis for them, so they said it very seriously, as if they were swearing.

After drinking the wine, Tian Fan said: "Looking for you today, in addition to the incident just mentioned, there are two other things. Well, first thing, Deheng's injuries are so serious that he can't get out of bed for three months, and ...... He suffered such a great grievance, and he couldn't stand it emotionally, so after we discussed, we decided that he would resign from his position as a craftsman and would come to my Tianjia as a chief craftsman after he recovered in the future. ”

After a slight pause, glancing at everyone, Tian Fan continued: "So, from now on, the things in the craftsman camp will need to be worried about by Lao Pu and Liu Lao, the four of you." Fortunately, everything is on the right track in the craftsman's camp, and the weapons and processes that should be invented and improved are basically completed, so you just need to watch the craftsmen work, produce fewer defective products, and produce more finished products.

"The third thing is the arrangement of work for this year. Lao Pu, next year the craftsman camp will be expanded, and the third camp of the craftsman camp will be built in the nest of Lujiang County. The size of the third battalion is about the same as that of the second battalion, and the construction time is ...... I estimate it will be done in about three months. The construction of the third battalion is in charge of you and my uncle Bai Yi, hehe, my cheap uncle is an expert in engineering, and he originally planned to build a straight road from Quxian to Xiapi this year, but because of the lack of grain reserves in Xuzhou, it can only be temporarily shelved. So, he's in charge of the design and construction, and you're in charge of the details.

At the same time, while the three battalions were being built, tasks such as the recruitment and training of craftsmen were carried out simultaneously by Liu Lao and Zhao Lao. When the third camp of craftsmen was completed and put into production, I was afraid that I hoped that a group of craftsmen with good craftsmanship and high loyalty had already been trained and could move in directly. After the third battalion began to produce, all the required drawings were provided by the second battalion, and the weapons and armor they produced in the future will be mainly supplied to the Fenwu Corps, the Guangling garrison, the Pingyu garrison, etc. Lao Pu, you are young, be more responsible, and when the time comes, you will be in Xiapi for half a year and in Juchao for half a year.

"As for the two Zhang Lao, hehe, next year is the peak period of our Xuzhou army's redress, last year we designed several new types of armor and blades responded well, you have also made several fine-tuning according to the reaction of the generals and soldiers, it can be said that these armor and weapons have been completely finalized. From this year onwards, you will mainly manage the second battalion and produce at full capacity, and it is best to have half of the army redressed this year. ”

Glancing at the five people, Tian Fan asked, "Do you have any opinions?" ”

The five people clasped their fists and said, "No problem, I'll wait for the order!" ”

Zhao Shan added: "Mr. Tian, this year's costume change problem...... Because of the several machines that are powered by water, I estimate that I can complete two-thirds of the total, if not completely. ”

Tian Fan nodded with satisfaction and said, "That's better!" If it is true as you say, I will ask the Lord for your reward! Well, as for your position...... Lao Pu must be promoted to the rank of craftsman, you four elders, I can only say try your best. ”

Liu Zhengsheng blushed and said, "Mr. Tian, don't say it, don't bother." From today on, the old man's life is yours, not to mention that there is now a position as a captain of the craftsman battalion, and you can also get the captain's salary, even if you don't give me a salary, just take care of the food, I will do it! ”

Zhang Xiang, Zhang Sheng and Zhao Shan also said: "Yes, what Lao Liu said is true!" ”

Tian Fan smiled and said, "You can't say that, it should be yours, it's yours, and no one can take it away!" ”

After speaking, he looked at Xie Qi and Fei Wo and said, "Yigong and Zaicheng, the two of you have a heavy task this year. This year is the last year for those people who were first formed to hand over grain, and after this year, we can only collect one-fifth of the grain produced in Mintun, and we can only sell the rest with money. Therefore, in this year's spring ploughing, you must do your best to strive for more harvest in the autumn to reduce the pressure next year. Stranger, your improved seven-legged cocoon should also be promoted this year, right? In addition to the cultivation of cotton and alfalfa, this year you are mainly responsible for this. As for the military tun, the columbian car should also be promoted, and the importance of the military tun will increase in the future, you must pay attention to it! ”

The two clasped their fists and said, "Order!" ”

Tian Fan looked at the last person, Li Liang and Li Zhengxin, and said, "Zhengxin, how is the firing of the glaze?" ”

Li Liang shook his head helplessly and said, "Sir, the problem of bubbles still can't be solved." ”

Tian Fan smiled and said, "You take your time, don't be in a hurry." You just need to know that the significance of glass to Xuzhou is no less than that of a crucible. Moreover, the significance of glass to the Tian family is no less than that of spirits and soaps. When the problem of bubbles is solved, the reward given to you by Xuzhou will not be counted, and I will personally reward you with a million dollars! ”

After finishing speaking, Tian Fan was in a good mood and said, "Everyone, in the future, I will focus my energy on the White Tiger Legion, so you have to worry more." Okay, let's drink, don't get drunk today! ”

Fei Wo laughed and said, "Mr. Tian, you won't return if you're drunk today!" ”

ps: Thank you for the old turtle in the book friend river dam for rewarding and urging the change.