Chapter Seventy-Three: Bewitchment
Let's talk about the changes in appearance first, since the New Year, only in the past few months, the outer city wall has been completed on one side, five zhang high, three zhang wide, compared with Luoyang, Chang'an those male cities are not inferior at all.
Factories and streets are being built at a rapid pace, and every brick and tile used is fired by the brick factories themselves, as well as farmers' markets, commercial streets, banks, parks, and other buildings that were previously unheard of, are also rapidly rising from the ground.
Speaking of policy changes, land reform is progressing smoothly, the land distribution work in counties and townships has come to an end, and many people have completed spring plowing and are looking forward to the harvest.
Many subordinates who are attached to the nobles, eunuchs, and squires never dreamed that they would be able to get land in their lives, and even many people took loans from banks to build their own houses.
Many of these people have formed families in pairs. Nowadays, the two things that the people of Luzhou City are most enthusiastic about are to open up wasteland everywhere, and then report to the government as soon as possible, and the other is to go to Luzhou City to work.
Now Luzhou City, everywhere is recruiting, both men and women, many people near Luzhou City get up before dawn, bring dry food to Luzhou City, work a day is basically about five big money, but also food.
Those people who are far away from Luzhou, there are also many people who come to Luzhou to work, but most of them are young people, apprentices in various factories or shops, and the caravans to and from Luzhou continue to increase, so that walking on the streets of Luzhou City now, people often come and go, and the river is endless, as if they have arrived in big cities such as Luoyang and Yangzhou.
Under the leadership of Chen Qiuming and Li Cunqing, and with the efforts of many Luzhou people, Luzhou City has shown unprecedented vitality, and even "outsiders" like Wujian have gradually gained a sense of belonging and pride.
In fact, compared with others, Wujian often faces Chen Qiuming's pervasive teasing and harassment, and is even forced to wear all kinds of clothes designed by Chen Qiuming.
For example, a few days ago, Chen Qiuming excitedly took out a set of clothes called "cheongsam", forced Wujian to wear it to him, and even let Wujian wear it on the street. What kind of torn dress is that, it's just sleeves exposed, and the thighs are exposed, how can you make Wujian embarrassed to wear it?
Chen Qiuming persuaded with good words: "This dress can not only show the perfect body curve of women, but also reflect a noble and elegant temperament, now the" princess "brand underwear has gradually gained some fame, but it is not enough, if you wear the" princess brand cheongsam to accompany me out for a walk, it is guaranteed that our garment factory and brand will be famous in a short period of time, and the wealth will be rolling." ”
Wujian is now familiar with Chen Qiuming, and the fear of him in his heart is no longer so strong, and he said sarcastically: "You are noisy in my ears all day long, and you want to marry me, but in my opinion, in your heart? I'm just a tool to make money, otherwise, how can a man want his woman to wear such a revealing look in front of the world? ”
Chen Qiuming was stunned, it was impossible for him to tell Wujian that he had traveled back from a thousand years later, right? In later generations, it is normal to wear a cheongsam on the street, not to mention wearing a suspender belt and a miniskirt.
However, Chen Qiuming's eloquence is not covered, not only immediately rose to the political height, but also conclusively said: "Nowadays, Luzhou City is undergoing an unprecedented transformation, and the core of the change is to emancipate the mind. Our slogans 'Women can hold up half the sky' and 'Boys and girls are the same' are not just words, but to really improve the social status of women. ”
"Who says men and women can't be equal? Who says that a woman cannot be compared to a man? In ancient times, there was even a phenomenon that only women were qualified to be tribal leaders. As one of the leaders of the transformation of Luzhou City, you should take the lead in raising the status of women. ”
"How? That is to go out boldly with your head held high, beautiful and generous, so that the world can see that the beauty, self-confidence and courage of women to break the world will amaze the men of Luzhou City and let the women of Luzhou City follow suit. ”
Although there is some truth in these words, it is still a bit far-fetched, and it is just a matter of eating equality between men and women. But when Wujian was really wearing a cheongsam and high heels and standing in front of Chen Qiuming, Chen Qiuming's look of wanting to eat Wujian alive immediately made Wujian suddenly realize that under this person's clever words, the biggest purpose is probably that he wants to feast his eyes, right?
Just when Wujian was still secretly annoyed that he had been fooled before, Li Cunqiao suddenly said to Wujian: "Senior brother proposed to me yesterday that a new yamen should be established in Luzhou City, called the 'Women's United Association', and I intend to let the military advisor serve as the chairman of the 'Women's Federation'. ”
As an old virgin in her twenties, how can He De be the head of the "Women's Federation"? But it's hard for her to refuse, it's impossible to say that she's not a woman yet, right?
In desperation, Wujian could only say: "Your Highness, Wujian is too young, let's ask Mrs. Zhou or Mrs. Guo to serve as it." ”
Mrs. Zhou is the wife of the general Zhou Dewei, and Mrs. Guo is the wife of the general Guo Rang, and it is enough according to the status, but Li Cunqiao shook his head and said: "You have the closest relationship with the senior brother, and you can best understand the intentions of the senior brother, plus all aspects of talent, knowledge, and ability, you are the most suitable candidate, so don't postpone it any longer." ”
Innocent was speechless......
Li Cunmiao said to Jia Huan on the side: "Senior brother, the day after tomorrow is the Dragon Boat Festival, I plan to go back to Taiyuan Mansion to visit my father, you help me prepare some novel gifts, prepare more, and take the account from the Royal Trading Company." ”
Jia Huan just nodded in agreement, and before he could ask Li Cunmiao if he had any requirements, a big man in a black suit walked into Li Cunmiao and whispered in his ear: "Your Highness, I just received news from Luoyang, the day before yesterday, Zhu Wen left the palace and was ambushed by a large number of assassins near the Woma Bridge, Zhu Wen was injured by one of the assassins, and his life and death are unknown. ”
Li Cunmiao was so shocked when he heard the words that he froze directly, obviously this news was sudden and surprising.
What kind of person is Zhu Wen, not to mention traveling as him, there will inevitably be a large number of master guards around him, just talk about Zhu Wen's martial arts, although there is no record of fighting with people in recent years, but no one on the rivers and lakes does not know that he is strong in martial arts, he is the top grandmaster, and in Luoyang City, except for the great grandmaster, who can hurt him?
Li Cunmiao thought for a moment, and immediately ordered: "Go back to your home, go to the Normal College and ask the military advisor to come back to discuss." ”
After walking a few steps, he said to Jia Huan: "Senior brother, there is no need to prepare gifts, I will not return to Taiyuan Mansion for the time being." ”
Li Cunmiao originally planned to take advantage of the holiday to go back to Taiyuan to visit his father, and take his family over by the way, but Zhu Wen had an accident and moved his whole body, no matter whether he was dead or alive, at this time, he would definitely not be able to leave Luzhou easily.
When Chen Qiuming returned home and heard Li Cunmiao's relay, he got up and immediately said: "Master, it must have been done by my master Zhang Juhan, did the intelligence say about the situation and whereabouts of that group of assassins?" ”
Li Cunmiao was quite surprised, and hurriedly shook his head, and everyone present also looked at Chen Qiuming in surprise, why did Chen Qiuming conclude so much?
Chen Qiuming actually rarely mentioned Zhang Juhan to everyone, so it is normal for these people to be surprised, Chen Qiuming explained: "In the third year of God's blessing, I went to Chang'an on the order of my mentor Xue Yang, and I was not abandoned by another mentor, Zhang Juhan, and accepted me as an apprentice to teach me swordsmanship. ”
"I have been with my master Zhang Juhan for several months, and I know that he hates Zhu Wen, a dog thief who killed a large number of Tang royal bloodlines, and in addition, the family teacher also adopted dozens of orphans who were ruined by Zhu Wen and had a talent for martial arts training near Chang'an, and cultivated day and night, hoping that one day he would be able to kill Zhu Wen."
"Before Xiao Dilu attacked last year, I asked my senior brother to find the master, and wanted to invite him to come to Luzhou to help fight the enemy together, but I didn't find the whereabouts of the master, and I guessed that the master might have taken the orphans to Luoyang, but after a long time, and there was no news, I actually left this matter behind."
"Now it seems that Zhu Wen's matter should have been done by the master with the original group of orphans, among the grandmasters, only he can defeat Zhu Wen, and he is also the most likely to assassinate Zhu Wen. Yazi, immediately help find out the whereabouts of the master, if you can get in touch with the best, invite the master to come to Luzhou, with him by your side, you can ensure that you can sit back and relax. ”
Zhang Juhan was a famous grandmaster in the world before Chen Qiuming's apprenticeship, Chen Qiuming sent him "Seven Illusions of Immortality", and used the Taiji diagram to inspire Zhang Juhan to comprehend the second and third layers of the mystery of "Immortal Seal Law", and his strength is definitely the top grandmaster in the world, compared to Xue Yang, who dared to challenge Xiao Dilu before he was promoted to the grand master, it should not be much worse.
Moreover, Zhang Juhan, as the master of the Mending Heaven Pavilion, is the best at assassination, and with the help of the orphans at the beginning, it is normal to ambush Zhu Wen, but I don't know if the master was injured or if he escaped smoothly.
Li Cunmiao hurriedly agreed, immediately gave the order, and then asked Chen Qiuming: "Senior brother, if something happens to Zhu Wen, the Liang Kingdom will inevitably be in chaos, should our army take the opportunity to carry out activities?" I haven't fought for half a year, and my bones are a little itchy. ”
Chen Qiuming was a little amused and said: "It seems that you haven't yet comprehended the essence of the 'Tai Chi' I taught you recently. Let's go all out to find out about Zhu Wen's situation first, if Zhu Wen is dead, we will naturally take action, but if Zhu Wen is not dead, I suggest that we continue to lie dormant for a year or two as originally planned, and wait for the results of the reform to be highlighted. ”
Li Cunmiao nodded when he heard this, Chen Qiuming's suggestion was very reasonable, and he began to mobilize his forces and pay close attention to Zhu Wen's news.
Two days later, unexpectedly, before Zhu Wen's news arrived, a group of uninvited guests waited for Luzhou City.