311 Iron Ore
Changle was not light, but when she went home, she had already cleaned up the expression on her face, and even Jin Niang didn't see anything wrong.
Jin Niang is also at ease with her children, and feels that although Changle has a good temperament, he will not lose money in business. Besides, there is a shopkeeper watching from the side, so she doesn't think that her girl will suffer a loss by "talking about business" with others. In that case, she didn't ask. There are still a lot of things to do at home, especially recently, there has been a demonic wind and evil atmosphere somewhere, and these inner house wives of Hezhou officials are busy setting up banquets.
In the past, there were feasts, but they weren't as frequent as they are now. Before, there was a banquet ten and a half days apart, but now it can't be done, there will be one every three or five days at most. And there are a lot of names, but they are all very boring. It is not a flower viewing banquet that is actually a blind date banquet, or a child's school promotion banquet, or the joy of the concubine of the lord of the house, or the child's birthday banquet......
Jin Niang is the most annoyed to go out to socialize, she is really lazy, and she is very reluctant to go out with makeup on a hot day, so she replied to all the posts that were sent. But there are still a few that are not easy to refuse, and it will be too shameful to not go.
Jin Niang talked to Changle about this, and the subconscious meaning was very clear, that is, she wanted to take Changle over to relax.
But she herself doesn't want to entertain these people, and Changle who was raised by her will be happy? I saw Changle stumbling for a while before he said, "Auntie, can I not go?" I still want to go out and check someone's pulse. The master recently assigned me a task to write 100 pulse cases. "Since you are writing a pulse case, you must diagnose the patient's pulse, so you naturally have to go out. She was busy with her business, and there was still leisure to go to the banquet and a group of little girls to discuss the jewels and jade jewelry on their heads, who was more delicate and who was more precious. I'm sorry, but I don't have that kind of leisure.
Jin Niang understood what Changle meant, and looked at the little girl sadly for a while. The little girl from other families danced excitedly as soon as she heard about the banquet, and she couldn't wait to start preparing the clothes and jewelry for the winter bed of the banquet a few days in advance, but the two she raised, Xiao Yu'er was not interested at all, the little girl has been practicing dance and swordsmanship recently, and she is thinking about making a sword dance to blind them. And Changle, tsk, also refused.
There are a total of several children in the family, the older Changle and Xiaoyuer can't attend, and Brother Rong can't spare time because Xu Erlang has high expectations for him and his studies are very heavy, as for the remaining three little ones, they are still too young. It's not as comfortable as at home after going out, and it's not easy to eat, drink, and Lazar at that time, and it's too stressful to bring three at once, so ...... The three of them still don't go.
With no one to accompany her, Jin Niang went out to the banquet depressed. Therefore, he was also teased by others, saying that there were so many good-looking girls and sons in the house, and he didn't know how to bring people out to open their eyes. It is said that Xu Tongzhi's children are not only good-looking, but also have a noble temperament, and they have been looking forward to seeing each other for a long time.
Jin Niang: ......
Where did a few little boys come from? is also "Gaohua", their father barely has this thing, their mother doesn't have it at all, not to mention the small ones. So, don't talk about some things that are not available, she is almost unable to take on.
Jin Niang participated in three banquets in a row, and Xu Erlang also came back with a few boys.
They have been there for a long time, eight or nine days. Jin Niang originally thought that she would be able to return on the same day when she went that day, but the result was good, and she would take root wherever she went. After that, because it rained for several days in a row, the road was muddy and it was difficult to hurry, so I simply stayed.
Because I haven't seen each other for several days, the changes in several people are clear at a glance. Black is a very obvious fact, not only black, but also a lot thinner. If it weren't for the high-spirited and energetic posture of each one, just looking at their dejected appearance, I would have thought that the beggars were begging for food somewhere.
Jin Niang was distressed, and couldn't help but complain to Xu Erlang twice, "It's all children, you don't know how to take it easy." β
Xu Erlang is much better than these boys, he is already thin, and now he is not too thin. But it's really a lot darker, although he's cold white skin, and he's not very afraid of the sun, but if I don't pay attention, standing in the sun all day long, it's not a joke.
Simply people are handsome, even if they are dark, they are very handsome. At least Jin Niang felt that it was quite tasteful, and she took advantage of the time to wash his hair, and kissed him several times.
Xu Erlang didn't say anything, but the corners of his mouth couldn't help but curl. He was also very tired. Not only is it still hard work, but I also have to work hard, and I feel that my energy is a little insufficient.
In particular, it has been confirmed that there is a large amount of iron ore in the mountain peak where the river detours, and it is difficult for this matter to be spread out to let people know, so even if he confirms the news, he has gone there himself. During the day, he was busy on the river, and at night he had to take people to the mountains to explore the situation.
Xu Erlang didn't have the energy to speak, and even when Jin Niang bathed him, he was relaxed and fell asleep directly. When she was called up by Jin Niang, not only did she not feel relaxed, but she was even more tired.
This is why he has been practicing martial arts all year round, and his physical strength and energy are strong, so that he can be so busy for several months, and change to some physical ...... For example, Master Su is afraid that it will not take half a day to fall.
When he came back this time, not only did a few boys have to rest for a few days, but Xu Erlang was confirmed because of the speculation in his heart, and the heart that he had been carrying earlier finally fell, and his mind was relaxed, and he rested for two days.
However, at noon the next day, Chang'an came to find him, and he looked at Xu Erlang with a heavy face, as if he had something to say.
Seeing this, Jin Niang left with the triplets and left the flower hall for their uncle and nephew. Xu Erlang guessed what Chang'an was going to say, so he stopped Jinniang, "You take Changzhou and them to play here, and I'll take Chang'an to the study." β
As he spoke, Xu Erlang stood up and beckoned that Chang'an to follow. Chang'an hurriedly saluted Jinniang, and then quickly followed his uncle out.
The two of them walked away, and Jin Niang muttered, "What's the big deal, so mysterious." She couldn't help but ask Qinghe, "What has Chang'an been doing in the past few days?" β
Qing He said, "I didn't do anything special." After the prince of Chang'an returned home, he continued to read and practice calligraphy as usual, but he was serious. Even Changping and Su Xuan Gongzi called him out to play, and Chang'an Gongzi said that he would finish the homework assigned by Mr. first, and he didn't go. The prince of Chang'an wrote a day's homework in the study yesterday, but the rest of the sons were taken around the street by Young Master Changping and Young Master Su Zheng. Qing He also knew that this was the case, as for what those people did after they went to the street, or what homework Chang'an wrote, she didn't know. Chang'an is his own young master after all, and understanding his itinerary is for his wife and master to answer when they ask. But in the end, it is still the master, and there is no reason to be monitored by their subordinates. So what should be known knows, and what should not be known is not known. Only in this way can you know what you do and what you do, and you can serve by your master's side for a longer time.
When Jin Niang heard this, she didn't think there was a problem, so she simply didn't want to. After all, there is Xu Erlang at home, and he will naturally deal with something.
When Jin Niang was leisurely playing with the triplets, Chang'an had already put a piece of black and brown stone on the bookcase in the study. The little boy's body is as tall as a pine and cypress, and although his facial features are still a little immature and naΓ―ve, his behavior has been dignified and steady, which makes people have convincing capital.
Chang'an said, "Uncle, this is what I picked up near the newly dug river. I asked the river workers, and they said that there were such rocks on two nearby mountains. I didn't know if my guess was right, but I didn't dare to take it lightly, so I picked up two pieces and brought them back. After that, I flipped through a few books in the study, and sure enough, I saw that there were detailed records in them. Second uncle, this should be an iron ore. β
Unmined and unsmelted iron ore was once black-brown, but inside it was red. He also has a good memory, and he liked to read some irrelevant books before he remembered this trait. Clinker one day can really come in handy.
However, how many iron mines are there in the whole Daqi? Whether it is iron ore or other mineral sources, almost all of them cause bloody storms as soon as they appear. Not to mention that the emperor's house wants to compete for it, even if the local heroes are strong, they also have to use frequent means, vowing to take this mineral source for themselves.
Nowadays, although there is a law that gold, silver, copper, iron and other mineral sources are nationalized once discovered, this law is equivalent to no law in places where imperial power is declining and local tyrants and family lords are extremely powerful. What's more, even if the discoverer played the location of the mineral, there were also ministers of the DPRK and China who intercepted the performance, and the award-winning insider tortured and killed.
It is precisely because of this that Chang'an is particularly worried. And he was concerned about three things. First, does the second uncle know that there are iron ore on the two peaks through which the river passes? Second, if you know, does the second uncle want to report? Third, whether the second uncle has the ability to protect himself and his family.
Chang'an worries too much, and really wants to treat it as if he has never seen that "stone". But hiding his ears and stealing the bell will not help, it will only make him more worried about the situation of his second uncle and aunt. Therefore, instead of worrying about this every day, it is better to ask the second uncle what he means.
And the attitude of the second uncle ...... Sure enough, it was no different from what he expected.
Xu Erlang was quite pleased, "This matter is known, Chang'an doesn't have to worry." β
Chang'an's conjecture was confirmed, "The second uncle knew that there was an iron ore there, so he had to dig the river again...... "As for what to do with the river, I don't know." Whether it is the manpower and material resources required to excavate the iron ore, or the iron ore to be transported later, or the weapons cast from the smelted iron ore directly, river transportation is the fastest, most convenient and least noticeable way.
What's more, although the two mountains are right on the river, they are right behind one of the mountains around the corner, which is not very noticeable. That's just the right location,...... Now that I think about it, it seems that the route of the river path has been calculated in advance. This proves even more that the second uncle is really interested in that iron mine.
Of course, Chang'an didn't think that the second uncle would use iron ore to rebel, although the reigning Emperor Yunwen did not have much political achievements, but he was also diligent and loved the people, and the people lived and worked in peace and contentment under his governance. What's more, Emperor Yunwen still has the grace of knowing the second uncle, and the second uncle will definitely not betray the country and abandon his family and do disloyal and unrighteous things.
But with iron ore in hand...... That's not right. If it is known to the emperor, I am afraid that it will be coveted, and even more so, it will be destroyed. He only hoped that the second uncle would not take the wrong path with a single thought.
Xu Erlang saw that Chang'an was worried and hurried, and his eyebrows were about to twist out a pimple, and a slight smile appeared on his slightly cold face. "Don't worry about it, nothing you think will happen."
Xu Erlang got up and walked to the window, "This iron ore ...... Naturally, it is going to play to the imperial court, but it is not now, and it cannot be fanfare. Specifically, and what is the use, the second uncle can't tell you now. Wait for another two years, maybe you are more mature, and the second uncle will be able to tell you about it. β
Chang looked at him silently, as if he wanted the second uncle to change his mind. But this is clearly impossible. The little boy was a little depressed about this, hanging his head with a wilt, looking so pitiful. Now this immature energy has washed away the dignified and steady body on his body, which makes Xu Erlang feel a little more pity.
He turned around and patted Chang'an on the shoulder, and finally revealed a few words, "The Hezhou family is powerful, and now it's just that I haven't touched their foundation yet, so I have a lot of tolerance for me." But this balance will eventually be upset...... The court can't count on it, so the second uncle can only come by himself. With weapons and horses, you will be invincible, and even if there is a case later, you can protect your aunt and them. As for the rest, you don't have to think about it, and the second uncle won't do it. The descendants of my Xu family abide by the precepts of their ancestors, read "University" and "Mencius", not to mention that they are full of loyalty to the monarch and protect the country, but they will not have other dirty thoughts. Chang'an rest assured, all the second uncle has his own plans. β
Chang'an walked out of the study, his pace was slightly easier than when he came, but he didn't go anywhere easier.
Iron ore is an iron mine in Hezhou. Not to mention that the family gate valve in Hezhou knew that it would fight at all costs at this time, General Chu in Hezhou would be tempted, and the most feared thing was the Tartars outside the border...... If the Tartar knew about it, he must have been dying and sick, and he would have to get up and personally lead the troops to conquer Hezhou......
Chang'an's brows were twisted into a pimple, and he walked more and more slowly, and his heart became heavier and heavier.
His strangeness was quickly seen by the little guys in the path, but no one dared to say anything. I all know that the eldest young master just came out of the master's study, depending on the situation, the eldest young master was reprimanded by the master, right? So what can those of them say in this situation? No matter how you persuaded in the past, didn't you tear off the master's face and throw it on the ground to step on. Unless you don't want to live anymore, if you have some eyes, don't you see them running on tiptoe? At this time, you have to be clever and pretend that you don't see anything. Otherwise, if you get bored with the master, will you be okay in the future?
The people were far away, but Changping and Su Zheng came back from outside at this moment, and they saw Chang'an, which was unstoppable. Changping immediately ran over suspiciously, "Big brother, what are you doing with a stinky face?" Who owes you money, or have you been urinated on by that kid in Cheung Chau again? β
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