Zhao Ruoshui straightened his hair in front of the small mirror in the carriage, a simple long ponytail, and bangs on the forehead, such hair doesn't look eye-catching, but fortunately, it is easy to take care of. After making sure that there was no problem with her appearance, Zhao Ruoshui got out of the car and arrived at the office compound of the Ministry of Rites, and someone immediately stepped forward to lead her to Xiong Shangshu's office.

When he entered the office, Zhao Ruoshui saw that Xiong Xiang did not look good. The two sat down, and Xiong Sheng said, "Princess, are you ready for someone over there?" ”

"Hmm. It's ready. ”

"I've also prepared candidates here, everyone will meet, and let them leave as soon as possible."

"Okay." Zhao Ruoshui replied. After determining the time of meeting and the names of the other party's personnel, Zhao Ruoshui wanted to leave immediately. It's just that seeing the depressed appearance of his collaborator Xiong Xiang, Zhao Ruoshui couldn't help but say, "Xiong Shangshu, that incident didn't start because of you. Don't worry. ”

Xiong Sheng didn't answer, but just asked people to send Zhao Ruoshui away. Then he sat down at the table with an even more gloomy expression. The average height of the Great Song Dynasty is about 170, and the height of 180 abounds, and the height of the Hebei Red Turban Army is also at a similar level. The general height of the Japanese is about 140 to 150. Selling the armor of the Red Turban Army directly to the Wa Kingdom caused the problem of too much difference in size, and the Wa State finally said that although the steel armor was good, it was useless if it could not be worn, so they returned the goods. Everyone knows that Zhao Jiaren is a soldier, and Xiong Sheng thinks that Zhao Guanjia will not care about this matter.

The army could not do business, so the affairs handled were handed over to the Ministry of Rites, and the things that made the Japanese side very dissatisfied became the responsibility of the Ministry of Rites. The military department didn't say anything before, but this move made Xiong Sheng very dissatisfied, and he began to wonder if the military department was deliberately messing with him.

With such a very opposing emotion, Xiong Sheng wrote an official letter to the Ministry of War for people to send. In the afternoon, the military headquarters sent a reply. In the reply letter, the Ministry of War readily stated that since the Ministry of War is not responsible for the export of armor, the Ministry of War will not contribute a penny. This matter has to be solved by the Ministry of Rites itself.

After reading this very rude thing, Xiong Sheng asked his subordinates, "Did the factory that produced this batch of armor have a telegram back?" ”

"Not yet." The subordinate replied. Looking at Xiong Xiang's expression, his subordinates hurriedly asked, "Do you want to send another telegram to urge you?" ”

"Again!" Xiong replied.

In the afternoon of the same day, Xiong Shang arrived at the Ministry of Industry. The Ministry of Industry has something to do, and the waiter of the Ministry of Industry received Xiong Xiang. Listening to Xiong Shang's request to ask the Ministry of Industry to help, the waiter also looked embarrassed, "Xiong Shangshu, the armor is made of steel, and it is not easy to change." The Great Song Dynasty did not use steel armor for many years, at most it was made into steel helmets. ”

"So what do you say?"

"You'll have to wait."

"Wait? Can't wait! Xiong Sheng was furious, "The Wa Kingdom is waiting for the armor with blank eyes, the official has an order, how can I wait." ”

"Either Xiong Shangshu will ask the official family to come forward." The waiter of the Ministry of Works immediately put the responsibility on Zhao Jiaren.

Xiong Sheng was very unhappy in his heart, if he wanted to put the responsibility on Zhao Jiaren, of course he could do so. But this matter has been shipped for so long to know that something is wrong, Xiong Shangshu feels that asking Zhao Jiaren to come forward to solve it will only make Zhao Guan's family disappointed in him. Any Shangshu who loses the disappointment of the official family and the prime minister will definitely not end well.

Originally, I wanted to invite the Ministry of Industry to have a meal, but I was completely out of mood at this time. Shang Shu came home in a huff and saw that everyone in the family was there. It's the weekend, and everyone is back for dinner. Seeing his second son, who was studying in the Department of Mechanical Engineering and preparing to work in the Ministry of Machinery after graduation, Xiong Sheng thought of the scum of the Ministry of Engineering. He said to his second son angrily: "I'll leave it to you, change the armor from 1.7 meters to 1.5 meters that people can wear." ”

Although he couldn't accept his father's unfriendly attitude, Xiong Er Yanei still replied in a muffled voice: "Where is the armor, there is no sample, I don't know what to change." ”

Three days later, Xiong Shangshu was even more furious when he returned home. The armor factory sent a telegram back: 'We also took the time to make the armor back then, and now we have long forgotten about it.' Now there are new equipment production tasks, and there is no way to repair them. ’

Angrily pushed open the door, and saw Xiong Eryanei and two classmates bringing a child with a height of 150 waiting for him at home. There are also several shelves standing next to them, and there are several armor pieces on the shelves, which look different in size and height. Apparently the problem was solved.

"Quick! Tell me what's going on! Xiong Shangshu asked with surprise on his face.

The specific explanation is very professional, Xiong Shangshu didn't figure it out. Xiong Shangshu understood that the armor only needed to remove some parts to put on the 150 guys. Even a child with a slender body can fit with some armor parts adjusted.

In the eyes of his father, Xiong Eryan immediately changed from the future scum of the Ministry of Engineering to a good son who is useful now. Cursing in his heart for the bastards who shirked the work in the completion department, Xiong Shangshu thought for a moment and asked, "Do you have a way to keep the armor from rusting?" "In addition to size, the Japanese also want to be able to get the means to prevent rust.

Several young students looked at each other for a moment, and Xiong Eryan's classmate replied, "You can use the method of bluing." But after that was done, the armor looked black and didn't look good. ”

Shang Shu shook his head, "You have to look good." The Japanese people like this kind of steel armor, and the brighter it looks, the more magnificent it is. ”

Several babies discussed for a while to no avail, Xiong Shangshu was not in a hurry this time, he said: "You go back and think about it." ”

The next night, only the second son was waiting at home. Seeing his son's unconfident expression, Xiong Sheng asked regretfully, "Can't you find a way to prevent rust?" ”

"There is a way."

"Tell me about it!" Xiong Shang hurriedly asked.

"Can be gilded with gold and silver." Xiong Eryanei introduced the method. Gold and silver will not be oxidized directly, and after the armor is rusted, it is gilded and silver-plated on the outside, which can effectively avoid oxidation. Waxing the surface of the armor can also play a role in preventing rust.

"Let your classmates come together and get this batch of armor right, the Ministry of Rites will not let your classmates work in vain." Xiong Shang's voice was calm, and he was completely Shangshu's style. In order to make up for the progress, there is no way for the Ministry of Rites to post money.

Fifteen days later, Naruto Zhao, the commander of the Iyo Naval Army, received the goods. A few young Song people set up a shelf and put a few pieces of armor for samples in the hall. In the center are two sets of gilded armor, with two silver-plated armors, two blue armors, and four ordinary steel armors coated with wax placed symmetrically on either side.

Under the temptation of paying 100 yuan per person for business trips, Xiong Eryanei and two classmates came happily with the boat. Being able to run to the distant legendary Wa Kingdom, several classmates were very happy and curious. After arranging the armor, they looked at the Japanese people on the opposite side of the hall, and saw that the leader had a Great Song hair bun, and most of the others had a Japanese hairstyle. Those people were men and women, and they were all different. In the same way, everyone stared intently at the armor, or at least at the gilded armor.

The sun shines on the gilded armor, reflecting a golden glow. Zhao Naruto's eyes reflected the outline of the golden armor, making his eyes a little golden and shining. In the Wa Kingdom, a golden armor is not only a symbol of wealth, but also a symbol of status. Zhao Naruto himself was a little skeptical that the emperor would come to wear such a golden armor.

Looking at the Japanese people who wanted to stretch out their hands in their eyes, Xiong Er Yanei couldn't help but say: "You don't have to be polite, whoever wants to wear these armors, just try it quickly." "It's summer vacation when he comes, but if he drags it off, school will start when he returns. Although Dad is a secretary of the Ministry of Rites, he said that the Ministry of Rites will definitely give them a certificate and will not let them be considered truant. But Xiong Eryanai still hopes to be able to attend classes on time like everyone else.

With an invitation, Zhao Naruto gritted his teeth and stood up. Even if he knew that this was only one of the many steel armors in the Great Song Dynasty, wearing gold armor was still a lot of psychological pressure on him.

Xiong Erya has no pressure as a science and engineering man, in order to earn this hundred yuan as soon as possible, he and his classmates helped Zhao Mingren adjust his armor first, put on the tussah silk lining, put on the armor, and make the final adjustment according to Zhao Mingren's movement.

The leaders of the Iyo Navy watched the commander change his clothes with burning eyes, and when she saw half of it, Hinata couldn't hold back any longer, she stood up from the maza and walked to the silver armor, picked up the silver armor's helmet and weighed it in her hand, and said at the same time, "I want this set!" ”

Someone immediately translated it to the engineering man. Actually, you don't need a translator, just by looking at this action, you can know what Hinata wants to do. Immediately come over and adjust Hinata's armor. These armors were designed with different body types in mind, and they did an excellent job of connecting. It's just that in the bureaucracy, no one is willing to contribute on their own.

It didn't take long for Naruto and Hinata to put on their armor, put on their helmets, and dropped their T-shaped notched visors. The leaders of the Iyo Naval Army were dumbfounded.

The two men were wrapped in shiny armor, and the smooth visor obscured their faces, and it looked like only the murderous aura of the forest remained. The gold armor is gorgeous, and the silver armor reflects a brighter light. With such armor, the hall with the roof of the straw shed also looks magnificent.

"I want this black one!" Orochimaru couldn't help but get up and said.

It is said to be black, but the armor made by the bluing process is actually very deep blue-black. It didn't take long for Orochimaru to be equipped. After the steel armor undergoes the bluening process, a dense oxide film is oxidized on the surface. There is no metallic luster, and there is still some faint reflection.

Pulling out the 'black cut' around his waist, Orochimaru gives everyone an indescribable bevelous feeling. In this bright day, it still gives people the feeling of night.

"Are you satisfied?" Xiong Eryan asked.

Taking off his helmet, Zhao Naruto, who originally thought that the golden armor was too expensive, had no intention of giving up. This is the armor he wants, and this is the armor that belongs to him. Looking at Xiong Eryanei, Zhao Naruto said decisively: "I want a set of gold armor, a set of silver armor, and a set of black armor!" ”

The negotiation of the price has nothing to do with Xiong Erya, and Qin Mingxuan, who has been in the Wa Kingdom for more than a year, presided over the meeting. The Iyo Navy asked for more than 200 sets of armor in total, 36 pairs of gold armor, 36 pairs of silver armor, and the other 108 pairs were all black armor, and no one wanted ordinary steel armor.

Facing the staff of the Ministry of Rites, Qin Mingxuan asked people to take out four large wooden boxes, and after opening them, they were full of pearls. Although it is not large, a quarter of it is round and round. The eyes of the personnel of the Ministry of Rites almost popped out, he never thought that he would be able to see so many pearls in this life.

Qin Mingxuan took out a small box and opened it, and the staff of the Ministry of Rites couldn't take their eyes off it after only one glance. It was all pink pearls, and the smooth surface reflected a soft light in the daylight. Swallowing his saliva with difficulty, the person from the Ministry of Rites asked with difficulty, "Can I pick it up and take a look." ”

"Please!" Qin Mingxuan said with a smile.

Watching the person in the Ministry of Rites grab a handful of pearls with a slightly trembling hand and put it in front of his eyes that reveal his greedy gaze, he has the intention of directly carrying the pearl into his arms. Qin Mingxuan sighed in his heart, when he first saw so many pearls, he really took the pearls into his arms, and poured the pearls on the bed, and he rolled on the pearls. After many strokes and plays, I can face these things calmly.

Seeing that the guy from the Ministry of Rites was already swaying frantically on the verge of complete temptation, Qin Mingxuan hurriedly took out the gift and handed it to the guy from the Ministry of Rites, "This brother, before you come, we have prepared a gift for you." ”

Dumbfounded, he looked away, and the fellow from the Ministry of Rites saw two strings of beads. In the most prominent position are two beautiful pink horse beads. It looks bigger than the box itself.

"This is for me?" The guys from the Ministry of Rites couldn't believe it.

"No matter how expensive a bead is, it's just an object. The brothers who can be sent by the Ministry of Rites must have a great future. Pearls to Haojie is the right thing to do. Qin Mingxuan said very politely. Saying this, Qin Mingxuan was thinking of something else, it was his aunt Empress Qin who explained that he did this. "Mingxuan, people will be greedy. If you raise beads, you will never lack these things. Two strings of beads from the escort may be able to save his future. It is convenient for others and for yourself. ”

Thinking back to his aunt's words, watching the guy in the Ministry of Rites gradually return to his normal appearance from the edge of gaffe, Qin Mingxuan admired his aunt's atmosphere and kindness, and also felt the horror of greed.

Six days later, the steamer brought back to Hangzhou the pearls given to the Zhao Guanjia firm and the pearls that Qin Mingxuan had given to his aunt and uncle. Qin Yuzhen grabbed a handful of pink pearls and suddenly burst out laughing.

Zhao Jiaren saw that his wife was so happy and liked it in his heart, so he asked playfully: "Why are you so happy?" ”

"I was going to say that being rich is what it is. only to find out that having money is just that. ”

"Huh. Do you know that this box of pearls in your hand can be sold for at least 6,000 pieces outside? ”

Qin Yuzhen nodded confidently, "I know." That's why I say it's just that when I say I'm rich. ”

His wife was happy, and Zhao Jiaren was also happy in his heart. Having money is like this, if Qin Yuzhen is the one who buys pearls, she is just a queen with 6,000 yuan in money. The current Qin Yuzhen can't be measured by money or pearls at all, what is valuable is not property, but the person who can create it.

Xiong Shangshu didn't know how happy the official family and the queen were at this time, and he was immersed in his own joy. Ten pink pearls are certainly expensive, but more importantly, the armor has been appreciated by the officials. This made the Ministry of Rites contract for the first time. The winner is Xiong Eryanei of Xiong Shangshu's family. Whether it's for rust prevention or appearance, the Japanese people don't seem to like ordinary steel armor.

When he went to court the next day, Zhao Guanjia announced a new personnel appointment. Liu Meng, the secretary of the ministry, reached the age and was glorious. The new secretary of the ministry turned out to be Wen Tianxiang. This appointment surprised many people, many people thought that Wen Tianxiang might be the head of the household, and some people even hoped that Wen Tianxiang could be elected as the right prime minister.

Wen Tianxiang did not pretend to excuse himself, he heard the appointment of the official family, and immediately stepped forward to receive the order. In addition to the wonderful writing, the appearance of the first three people must be good-looking. Wen Tianxiang is nearly 1.9 meters tall, with a magnificent physique, beautiful skin like jade, beautiful eyebrows and long eyes, looking forward to Yeran.

Such a character calmly stepped forward and frankly accepted the appointment of the Ministry of Officials, the first department in the world, even Xiong Shang felt a little like looking at the person in the painting. He also keenly noticed that Wen Tianxiang's fair right wrist was wearing a bracelet made of pink pearls. If someone else carries it, it will probably be a little feminine, but Wen Shangshu will feel jeweled and unattainable. For a while, Xiong Sheng suddenly felt that if Wen Shangshu really became Prime Minister Wen, it might be a good thing.

After the appointment was made, the meeting was dismissed. He went home to prepare for a visit from his intended in-law, Zhu Huchen.

At around eleven o'clock, Zhu Huchen arrived at the back garden with his wife and daughter. Zhu Huchen has great respect for Zhao Jiaren, but he can't see how happy he is about this marriage. Zhao Jiaren felt that he and Zhu Huchen were getting along in a different place, and he probably couldn't be happy. As long as it is a decent family, whoever is full of food will like to marry the heavenly family. Zhu Huchen likes to make a name for himself in the army, and this family affair is likely to have a negative impact on his future. Relatives are never treated well, and the previous Yang Liangjie is proof of this.

The hostesses of the two families were not affected, and their joy came from the bottom of their hearts. The child in the family has finally got married, and this is more happy than anything else for the mother. Especially these two children went to good schools. Qin Yuzhen praised Mrs. Zhu for teaching her son well, and even the girl did not relax in the slightest.

Mrs. Zhu sighed: "It's a good time for them." If I could rely on school at my age, I would definitely go to school and become an official. ”

Qin Yuzhen nodded loudly, saying that she and Mrs. Zhu thought the same, and they were all delayed. This made the two husbands couldn't help but show embarrassed expressions, especially Zhao Jiaren, he felt that he was a great female ***, but now he seemed to represent the 'emperor' who suppressed women who couldn't go to school.

Waiting for the blind date to become a ceremony, Zhao Jiaren couldn't help but sing a paragraph to everyone.

Guan Guan Ju Dove, in the river island. My Fair Lady, Gentleman. Jagged wattles, left and right flowing. My Fair Lady, I covet it. I can't ask for it, but I can't think about it. Leisurely, tossing and turning. Jagged wattles, picked left and right. My Fair Lady, Friends of the Piano. Jagged wattles, left and right. My Fair Lady, bells and drums.