After the luncheon, Guan Xing led Zhao Gao and his party out of the south gate of Bokan City and came to the Bokan Equipment Group located on the bank of the Changqing River. Before entering the gate, Zhao Gao was shocked by the scene in front of him. Huge blast furnaces are connected one after another, and spacious factories are lined up one after another. Walking quickly into the factory, coming to the blast furnace and looking up carefully, Zhao Gao couldn't help but admire: "How much steel does such a big blast furnace produce every day?"

"The daily output of a blast furnace is about 20,000 catties. Guan Xing replied.

Nodding, Zhao Gao secretly memorized the situation of the blast furnace, "Archon Guan, let's go to the production place to have a look, right?"

"Okay. General, please. With that, Guan Xing led the way in front and led Zhao Gao into a factory. In the factory, the craftsmen are working hard, and the sound of tinkling knocks is non-stop. The parts produced by the artisans are sorted into labeled boxes, which are neatly stacked, and some craftsmen are carrying the full boxes to the carts and transporting them out of the workshop. Everything seems to be in order.

"This is the workshop where the parts of the iron-backed repeater are produced. Guan Xing explained, "From here, the parts are transported to the assembly workshop and assembled into finished products, and they can be shipped out to equip the troops." ”

Zhao Gao watched the production of the craftsmen with interest and kept nodding, and occasionally asked the craftsmen about some production conditions. After visiting the production workshop, we came to the assembly workshop. Seeing the light repeater that had been assembled, Zhao Gao picked up a handful and couldn't help but let it go.

Seeing Zhao Gao's love to put it down, Guan Xing said: "If the general likes it, you can pick a few and bring it back." There's a test range in the back, I wonder if the general is willing to show off his skills, so that we can open our eyes?"

"Then I'm welcome, I'm really a little itchy to see such a good crossbow arrow. Just go over and have a good time. ”

When he came to the shooting range, Zhao Gao didn't say much. Reached out and took the crossbow and arrows handed by the staff. Under the guidance of the staff, the arrows were wound, and the arrow target was aimed at 500 meters away, and all ten arrows hit the bull's-eye. There was a round of applause. Guan Xing praised: "The general is really brave, and the arrow is not missing, Guan admires it." ”

Zhao Gao laughed when he heard this: "The consul is polite, it's still good to make this crossbow arrow, and I'm just stained." And with that, the crowd burst out laughing.

After the test shot of the crossbow arrow, Zhao Gao said: "After bothering for so long, today is really an eye-opener for me." It's getting late, and it's time for me to go back and prepare for tomorrow's investiture dinner. ”

Guan Xing said: "The general, please, and then I will send someone to send the crossbow arrows to the general." ”

"Thank you, Archon. ”

The second is called Guan Xing's mansion

The servants were busy preparing for tonight's banquet, and in one of the courtyards, Liang Yu was instructing Liu Yu and Zhang Tianqi to learn aristocratic etiquette. For these two boys, who have been free and unrestrained since childhood, such learning is undoubtedly a kind of torture.

Finally, two hours passed, and Zhang Tianqi said with a sad face: "Sister Liang Yu, we have almost learned everything, you can let us rest for a while." It's useless to learn these boring things, so you might as well let me practice a little more. ”

"You stinky boy, you don't work hard at all, I took time out of my busy schedule to guide you, and you even pushed back. Liang Yu knocked on Zhang Tianqi's head, "You should learn more from Liu Yu, look at him, how attentive he is, right, Liu Yu?"

"Ahh Don't make noise during meals, listen attentively when others are talking, and don't interrupt others at will. Liu Yu said seriously.

Listening to Liu Yu's words, Zhang Tianqi couldn't help laughing, and said while rubbing his stomach: "Sister Liang Yu, the eldest brother is really working hard! Look how well he has learned! Haha, I'm laughing to death!"

Looking at Liu Yu's innocent expression, Liang Yu said angrily: "You two stinky boys are really angry with me, you wasted so much of my time in vain." It's good now, but I still haven't learned anything. No matter what, you can do whatever you like. Don't bother me anymore. ”

The afterglow of the setting sun fills the streets and alleys of Bokan City, and the traffic in front of the Guanxing Mansion is full of people coming and going. Richly decorated carriages filled the open space in front of the door. In the back garden of the Guan Mansion, a large group of people were chatting eagerly around Zhao Gao.

Tonight's dinner was attended by the nobles, officials, and all sorts of high-ranking figures from Bokan City. The arrival of Zhao Gao, the hottest hussar general in the capital, who is the red man next to the emperor, is not eye-catching.

Adults have a circle of adults, and young people also have their own conversation partners. Zhang Bo, the grandson of Zhang Liyang, the military chief of Boban Province, and Wang Junjie and Wang Junqing, the grandsons of Wang Hucheng, the imperial marshal, are undoubtedly the core of young people.

When the sky is completely dark, the garden is illuminated by colorful lights as if it were day. Guan Xing led Liu Yu onto the podium: "Guests, please be quiet, now we have invited His Excellency Zhao Gao, a hussar general from Yanjing, to preside over the award ceremony of Viscount Liu Yu." Everyone applauded. ”

In the warm applause, Zhao Gao slowly walked onto the stage and stood beside Liu Yu. He cleared his throat first, and then said, "Good evening, guests! Today I am honored to preside over the award ceremony of Viscount Liu Yu on behalf of His Majesty the Greatest Emperor of our Empire. Viscount Liu Yu is a rare talent in the empire and has made outstanding contributions to the empire. In order to commend him, and also to inspire the people of the empire, His Majesty specially awarded Liu Yu the title of Viscount. I hope that Viscount Liu can better contribute to the empire in the future and not disappoint His Majesty's expectations, Viscount Liu. ”

"Yes," Liu Yu said respectfully as he walked up to Zhao Gao.

"This is His Majesty's edict, please take it. Zhao Gao took out a golden edict from his body and solemnly handed it to Liu Yu.

Liu Yu took the edict with both hands, and said with a deep salute: "Thank you, Your Majesty, and thank the general for cultivation." ”

Guan Xing beckoned, and a maid had already prepared a drink and brought it up.

Zhao Gao took a cup and raised it and said, "I wish Your Majesty good health, I wish the empire prosperity, and I wish Viscount Liu to enter the knighthood." Cheers, everyone. ”

"Cheers. Everyone raised their glasses at the same time.

"Alright, the award ceremony is over. After drinking a glass of wine, Guan Xing said, "Please feel free and have fun." ”

Zhao Gao said to Liu Yu who was standing beside him: "Viscount Liu, a young hero, can achieve such achievements at a young age, and the future is limitless!"

"The general has an overreputation, and the kid is ashamed. ”

"I wonder if Viscount Liu is interested in developing in Yanjing?" Zhao Gao continued to ask.

Liu Yu looked at Zhao Gao, only to see his sincerity, not a trace of abnormality, and was looking at himself with a smile. After thinking for a while, Liu Yu said: "I am still studying at the Bokan Military Academy, and I may have the opportunity to go to Yanjing after graduation in the future." When the time comes, I hope that the general can help more. ”

"Well, that's fine. Don't forget to look for me when you go to Yanjing. As if thinking of something, Zhao Gao asked again, "Oh, by the way, Viscount Liu has just been promoted, and he has slept soundly these days?"

"Thanks to the general, I slept well. Liu Yu replied respectfully.

At this moment, a gust of fragrant wind hit, and a delicate voice sounded: "General, don't patronize and chat, let's dance a song." ”