Chapter 128 Wei Wenquxing and Hua Xingyun came to visit! For the first time
Confrontation!
The Department of Husbandry, the Department of Punishment, and the Department of Officials.
All three departments have been resolved.
Now they are of the military attaché line.
Xu Qingxiao asked Li Jian and Li Kang to come over to deliver the letter and say hello in advance.
At this time, as soon as they arrived outside Duke An Guo's Mansion, the housekeeper of Duke An Guo's Mansion came towards him and greeted Xu Qingxiao warmly.
"Master Xu, you are here! The master is waiting for you inside."
The steward of the Duke's Mansion came over with a smile and welcomed Xu Qingxiao inside.
"good."
Xu Qingxiao followed the housekeeper and soon arrived at the courtyard.
At this time, not only An Guogong, but also Qi Guogong and Lu Guogong, as well as several princes.
"My nephew Xu Qingxiao has met three princes."
"Brother Yu, I have met all my brothers."
Xu Qingxiao came over and bowed to everyone, extremely humble.
"Nephew Shouren, I'm not talking about you. Tell me yourself. How long has it been since you sat at my uncle's place?"
"Yes, these days, you hang around with those civil servants, those civil servants, don't you have a bad heart? If you are so close to them, aren't you afraid that they will harm you?"
"Don't scare Nephew Shouren. But Nephew Shouren, it's true that you haven't come to see us old guys."
When the three state ministers spoke, they were not really angry with Xu Qingxiao, they were just slightly complaining.
After all, Xu Qingxiao is from their military attache lineage, so logically she should be closer to them.
"Uncles, you really can't blame me. You guys have seen what happened during this period. I am also tired, otherwise I would have come to your door long ago."
"Besides, what my nephew does may implicate several of his uncles."
Xu Qingxiao said with a sad face, he knew that the military attachés had some opinions on him, but there was nothing he could do.
Your Majesty asked him to go to the Ministry of Punishment, and then to the Ministry of Husbandry. So many things happened in between, how did he come here?
"Implicated? What's the matter?"
"Shouren, you are such a good person."
"Okay, Shouren, sit down. What's the purpose of bringing us old guys and brothers like you together now?"
The princes opened their mouths, but Duke An still suppressed the situation. Xu Qingxiao asked them to gather together. There must be important matters to discuss, otherwise it would be impossible for him to pay a sudden visit and specially ask everyone to come together.
Hearing An Guogong say this, Xu Qingxiao stopped talking.
"Three uncles and brothers, Qingxiao came here this time to bring great news."
Xu Qingxiao said seriously.
"What good news?"
Everyone was curious.
Great news?
"Northern Expedition!"
Xu Qingxiao calmly said two words.
In an instant, everyone held their breath and looked at Xu Qingxiao.
What do the military attachés want most now? Isn’t it the Northern Expedition?
But if they really want to go to the Northern Expedition, they all know that it won't be possible in a short period of time, and they won't even be able to do a small war.
However, Xu Qingxiao suddenly said something about the Northern Expedition, and it was great news. This made everyone cheer up and pay attention.
"Qingxiao, just say it straight, don't beat around the bush."
An Guogong was the first to speak out, telling Xu Qingxiao not to beat around the bush and just say what needed to be said.
"Uncle, brothers, I believe everyone knows who Qingxiao supports. If nothing else, there is no doubt about the word Manjianghong, right?"
"Jingcheng's disgrace has not yet begun. Qingxiao's biggest dream in her life is to go to the north and kill all the barbarians."
"I keep thinking day and night, don't look at these days, I am getting close to those civil servants, but for what reason? It's not to break into the enemy."
"A few days ago, His Majesty was going to talk about the Northern Expedition. Qingxiao was so excited that he stayed up all night. But when His Majesty launched the waterwheel project, Qingxiao also stayed up all night and was even a little ashamed."
Xu Qingxiao opened her mouth and said this.
"Ashamed? Nephew Shouren, what are you ashamed of?"
Duke Guo of Qi couldn't help but interrupt and asked.
"Back to Uncle Qi, this waterwheel project was built late at night."
"When the Nanyu Mansion was fined 10% of the tax by His Majesty, Qingxiao felt guilty, so she researched and developed a water tanker in the hope of benefiting the people. Unexpectedly, His Majesty valued it and was willing to invest so much silver."
"So Qingxiao feels ashamed."
Xu Qingxiao blamed herself a little.
But when he said this, everyone was shocked.
"Did you make the waterwheel?"
"No, brother Shouren, you built this waterwheel?"
"I thought it was Li Yanlong who did it, but I didn't expect it was you."
"Think carefully about how this old guy Li Yanlong came up with such a thing. Brother Shouren is really smart."
Everyone was shocked. They were prejudiced against waterwheels, but even with their prejudices, they knew that waterwheels could indeed increase crop yields, but they did not think that they could achieve the effect of doubling grain yields.
So in comparison, the Northern Expedition is better.
But now that they heard that this was something Xu Qingxiao had tinkered with, everyone's attitude changed instantly.
The waterwheel is a good thing.
But Li Yanlong is not a good person.
"Nephew Shouren, just tell me what you mean."
When An Guogong spoke out, he wanted to know what Xu Qingxiao was going to say and what good news there was about the Northern Expedition?
And it’s still great news.
"Uncle Li, this waterwheel nephew can guarantee, indeed guarantee that the grain output of the Wei Dynasty will be doubled."
"So when my nephew heard that His Majesty was going to mass-produce, my nephew's first reaction was to blame himself, thinking that he had delayed something important, but soon he thought of another thing."
"His Majesty has never planned the Northern Expedition. In fact, Qingxiao already knows the answer. The national treasury is empty, not only of silver, but also of grain."
"If we really launch the Northern Expedition, will it be difficult to drag money to the battlefield? The biggest problem in the war is food and grass. No matter how much silver is given to the Wei soldiers, what all the soldiers want most when they go to the battlefield is food."
"If we don't have dry food, giving us a million taels of silver won't help."
Xu Qingxiao spoke, everyone understood what he said.
War is the most expensive thing, food, military pay and various military supplies. Which of these items is not the most expensive?
It is true that there is money in the treasury now, but what Xu Qingxiao said is also true, there is no food.
Unless the common people neither eat nor drink, but give food to the soldiers, they themselves will starve to death.
In this case, there is no need to fight this battle.
"So, nephew Shouren, what do you mean?"
Duke An Guo gradually heard the taste.
"Uncle Li, my nephew's idea is very simple. Let your majesty produce waterwheels in large quantities to benefit the country and the people. Although it is not good for the present, it will be beneficial to the Wei Dynasty in the future. When the time comes, the Wei Dynasty will have enough food and the national treasury will be sufficient. At that time, we will mention it again.
The Northern Expedition will be impossible if Your Majesty does not agree to it."
Xu Qingxiao answered seriously.
But when Xu Qingxiao said this, everyone frowned and fell silent.
Because they immediately understood what Xu Qingxiao meant.
Come to be a lobbyist.
Everyone was silent. They were not stupid. Xu Qingxiao said so many things, but nothing moved them. On the contrary, it made them a little uncomfortable. After all, they were determined to go to the Northern Expedition and stop the implementation of the waterwheel project.
As a result, Xu Qingxiao came to work as a lobbyist. Even if he thought highly of Xu Qingxiao, he could not lose his own personal interests.
Seeing the silence of all the ministers, Xu Qingxiao was not at all embarrassed, but said extremely seriously.
"I believe you all don't trust Qing Xiao, but this matter cannot be questioned."
Xu Qingxiao took out the account book and copied it himself.
After handing the account books to several princes, Xu Qingxiao said nothing.
When the princes opened it and took a look, they all quickly frowned.
"There are so many?"
After a while, Duke An Guo handed the account book to the other princes for viewing, and at the same time looked at Xu Qingxiao and asked.
"Uncle Li, this is the account book of the Ministry of Accounts, so it is impossible to falsify it."
"Now that the Wei Dynasty is prospering, national taxes have begun to increase, but what is the most lacking now? Food. Meeting the needs of the people is the top priority of the Wei Dynasty."
"If we follow the current development of the Wei Dynasty, twenty years will not be enough for the Northern Expedition. I believe Uncle Li should understand this better."
"But if we have waterwheels, increase grain production, and increase the population, the Wei Dynasty will be able to stabilize its base and the people will be safe. Everyone will have enough to eat and drink. If you have extra money, you can use it to buy and sell things. Then the Wei Dynasty will have a continuous supply of energy.
Earn tax money.”
"Qingxiao has made a promise to the Minister of the Ministry of Household Affairs to increase the tax revenue of the Wei treasury to one hundred million taels within five years. If waterwheels are promoted from now on, starting from fifty counties, it will only take one quarter.
Produces results.”
"At that time, we will increase our efforts and strive to complete the nationwide spread of waterwheels within two years. Then in the third year, the grain of the Wei Dynasty will be doubled. After another two years, the grain production of the Wei Dynasty will be piled up like a mountain."
"At this time, we have both silver and food. I would like to ask my lord, how can the Wei Dynasty not fight? Why not make the Northern Expedition?"
"But if you prevent His Majesty from promoting waterwheels, firstly, it will annoy Your Majesty. Secondly, given the current situation of the Wei Dynasty, it is absolutely impossible for the Northern Expedition. Even if we force the emperor to go to the palace, Your Majesty will not agree."
"Even if His Majesty agrees, it is just to appease us, just like this time, and let the Ministry of War plan the Northern Expedition, but Qingxiao can guarantee that this is just a scam."
"Please, all princes, think deeply!"
"Please, all princes, think deeply!"
Xu Qingxiao had finished talking here, and basically had nothing to say.
He even expressed the Empress’s thoughts.
At this moment, the three princes and dozens of princes were silent.
Because every word Xu Qingxiao says is true.
Yes, although the empress keeps saying that she wants the Northern Expedition, everyone knows in their minds whether the Northern Expedition should be carried out or not.
According to the current situation of the Wei Dynasty, the Northern Expedition is simply impossible. There is silver to launch a war, but there is no silver to supply, especially food and grass.
The current food and grass in the Wei Dynasty is barely enough, but the question is how much is consumed during transportation?
The true Northern Expedition was launched, and the target point was the northern land, which was more than 30,000 miles away.
After transporting one million dans of grain and grass, only 200,000 dans were left, and the journey would take at least three months.
Unless it is transported by flying boat, but flying boat is a thing of immortality, it is difficult to make itself, and how many can it be transported?
Therefore, the Northern Expedition could not be carried out.
But Xu Qingxiao's words silenced everyone.
Five years.
The treasury is replenished.
The granary is full.
If Xu Qingxiao can really achieve this level, then it is indeed possible. At the very least, if he really achieves it, it will be impossible not to go north.
Is it better than now? I'll talk about the Northern Expedition, and then delay you for half a year. When you get impatient, I'll talk about the Northern Expedition again. In this way, the Northern Expedition may not be possible in ten years.
Whether Xu Qingxiao can achieve what he said is one thing, but at least he has a head start.
Rather than being fooled by the empress all day long.
"Nephew Shouren, can you really guarantee that the national tax of Wei will be increased to one hundred thousand taels within five years?"
Duke An Guo couldn't help but speak.
He also knew the situation of the Wei Dynasty. If we really wanted to go to the Northern Expedition now, it would definitely not be possible. Let alone 70,000 taels of silver. Even if the national treasury had 300,000 taels of silver, we might not be able to go to the Northern Expedition.
Troops! Food and grass! Military pay! Supply and demand! There are so many things.
Why was Emperor Wu able to conduct seven Northern Expeditions in the first place?
That was the savings of the Five Dynasties of the Wei Dynasty. Everyone has seen how much money was spent on the seven Northern Expeditions. It just means that if they can return with a great victory, they can support the war with war.
But the problem is that the barbarians in the Northern Expedition are also poor, and whether they can achieve a great victory is also a question. Will the Tuxie Dynasty allow the Wei Dynasty to fight so comfortably?
Will the Chu Yuan Dynasty let the Wei Dynasty fight?
There are also internal troubles. Will the vassal kings in various places become concerned?
There is also public support. Do the people want to fight? They say they want to fight, but if a fight actually breaks out, who will be the unlucky ones? Isn’t it the people?
"One hundred thousand taels, Qingxiao is currently only 70% sure, and the remaining 30% lies with Uncle Li and all of you."
Xu Qingxiao said seriously.
"On us?"
Everyone was curious.
"Go all out to develop the Wei Dynasty, and be ready to attack and defend the barbarians in the Northern Expedition at any time."
Xu Qingxiao set the tone.
But he knew that the military attachés would not completely listen to his opinions, because they could not guarantee that he would truly be a military attaché.
Perhaps Qingxiao understands one thing more.
The military attachés want the Northern Expedition no matter what. Since they want the Northern Expedition, they will buy more insurance.
And what he said was absolutely correct.
It is impossible for the Empress to make the Northern Expedition, at least not this year, nor next year.
Instead of doing this, why offend the empress?
And now Xu Qingxiao takes out an insurance policy and gives it to them as a deal, why not?
If Xu Qingxiao does it, then everything can be done as Xu Qingxiao said, and the Northern Expedition is right around the corner.
If Xu Qingxiao can't do it well, that's okay. They continue to negotiate with the empress. It's just that they think highly of Xu Qingxiao.
No matter what, they are not at a loss.
"Nephew Shouren, if the person sitting here today were not you, I would have driven them away long ago."
"But I believe in you. In five years' time, as long as the national tax is 70,000 taels, not to mention 100,000 taels, I will support you no matter what from now on."
Duke An Guo made a decision.
This transaction is not a loss at all, and it is a good thing to agree to it. Of course, this is what it is said on the surface.
"Thank you so much for your trust."
Xu Qingxiao bowed to everyone.
Now that we have even negotiated with the military attachés, the next step is to talk to the people.
Xu Qingxiao wanted to leave, but was directly held down by An Guogong.
"Don't even think about leaving, stay and have a few drinks."
"Yes, yes, brother Shouren, you want to run away now? Stay and have a few drinks. It's been a long time since we last met."
"Don't even think about leaving today, stay, drink, drink more."
Everyone directly held Xu Qingxiao down and insisted on dragging Xu Qingxiao to drink, refusing to let him go.
Seeing everyone like this, Xu Qingxiao had no choice but to bite the bullet and accompany everyone to drink. However, the drinking lasted for two hours. No matter what she said, they would not let her go.
It also gave Xu Qingxiao a toothache.
Fortunately, after two hours, the drink was almost done, and Xu Qingxiao finally escaped.
He was a little drunk. The wine in the palace was very weird and he couldn't force it out. He had to digest it slowly. Fortunately, Xu Qingxiao used the Golden Crow Body Tempering Technique, and the alcohol smell in his body disappeared instantly.
But I'm still a little dizzy.
Back at Shouren Academy, Xu Qingxiao wanted to call the two brothers Zhao Dazhao to ask about the situation, but the two brothers Zhao Dazhao came over immediately and said very excitedly.
"Master Xu, do you know what happened?"
"Master Xu, you won't believe it if I tell you."
With excitement on their faces, the two of them approached Xu Qingxiao and said.
"What's wrong?"
Xu Qingxiao took a sip of tea to calm down the alcohol.
"Master Xu, didn't you ask us two brothers to do something? Did you make the waterwheel in the imperial capital?"
"Do you know how the people reacted?"
Zhao Da said excitedly.
"What's the reaction?"
Xu Qingxiao was also a little curious.
Now that all the problems have been solved, only the people's problems have not been solved. He asked Zhao Da and Zhao Er to spread the message first to see the people's reaction before deciding whether to take action or not.
So I'm a little curious.
"Sir, our two brothers just spread the news, and the people's first reaction was disbelief. After all, in the eyes of the people, this water tanker has now become a thing that is harmful to the country and the people."
"But as the Ministry of Punishment went to arrest people and several people who spread rumors were arrested into the Ministry of Punishment, many people began to speak out and confirmed that you were indeed the one who made the waterwheel. There were even a few people from Nanyu Prefecture who came just now.
Come to our capital."
"You have been promoting the role of waterwheels and praising you in various ways. Even the Nanyu Prefecture has some craftsmen who have made some small molds to show the people what the role of waterwheels is, publicize the benefits of waterwheels, and make some small molds for you.
You say something nice."
"Nowadays, people all over the capital are praising this waterwheel for benefiting the country and the people, and they are also praising you for being extremely smart, sir."
Zhao Da said with great excitement, and Zhao Er on the side couldn't help but interrupt quickly.
"Not only this, Mr. Xu, but also something else is that it is now rumored that you built this waterwheel because His Majesty fined the people of Nanyu Prefecture 10% of the tax, so you made this thing in order to compensate the people.
"
"Now the people are praising you for being a sincere person to the people."
Zhao Er added that it was precisely because of this sentence that the people believed that the waterwheel was a good thing and that it was made by Xu Qingxiao.
"Is it such an exaggeration?"
Xu Qingxiao was a little curious.
To be honest, Xu Qingxiao actually had no idea about the common people. After all, someone spread rumors in advance.
As the old saying goes, it's easy to spread rumors but it's easy to refute them.
I was prepared to run away and break my legs, but what I didn't expect was that the people would support me so much?
This is somewhat unexpected.
"It's not an exaggeration at all, sir. If you don't believe it, go outside and have a look."
Zhao Da said with determination on his face.
"Okay, you guys wait for me here."
Xu Qingxiao really wanted to see it first, not because he didn't believe these two people, but because this matter was of great importance.
Just after I came back, Xu Qingxiao left again.
However, he deliberately wore a bamboo hat to avoid being recognized by the people.
Xu Qingxiao went directly to the restaurant, where he could hear 70% of the news about the capital of the Wei Dynasty.
A quarter of an hour later, Xu Qingxiao came to the restaurant, ordered a pot of wine, and sat in the corner.
Indeed, as soon as I sat down, I heard many people talking about me.
"Let me tell you, Mr. Xu is really devoted to the people. Your Majesty originally imposed a 10% tax on Nanyu Mansion. Mr. Xu was sympathetic to the people and felt that he was ashamed of the people, so he built this waterwheel."
"I have a distant relative who sent me a letter a few days ago. You see, this can't be fake, right? The letter says clearly that my relative makes a living by farming. His harvest was just mediocre before, but now that I've looked through it,
Because there was a water source, he also used the abandoned fields."
"Now the people in Nanyu Prefecture are decorated with lanterns and colorful decorations, and it is more lively than the Chinese New Year. If you don't believe it, you can go to Nanyu Prefecture and have a look."
A man spoke with a loud voice.
At the same time, he took a letter and showed it to everyone.
Many people came over, glanced at the letter, and started talking.
"If it were anyone else, I would never believe it, but I believe Mr. Xu. He is dedicated to serving the people, antagonizing the great Confucian scholars, causing trouble in the Ministry of Punishment, beheading county kings, and expelling women to do business. What kind of thing is not for us ordinary people? This water
If the car was built by Mr. Xu, it must be something that benefits the people."
"Yes, Mr. Xu is dedicated to serving the people. He must have built this water tanker."
The people spoke in support one after another, but soon someone said out of curiosity.
"Then why do some people say that this thing is useless?"
As soon as this was said, it directly aroused a lot of discussion.
"Isn't this simple? How many people has Mr. Xu offended for us people? Someone must be doing evil in secret. Something that benefits the country and the people will be destroyed by this group of people."
"Yes, yes, there must be someone who wants to harm Mr. Xu, and we can't be fooled."
The common people almost unconditionally support Xu Qingxiao. As long as it is created by Xu Qingxiao, then it is a good thing. If someone says it is not good, then this person has a problem and wants to murder Xu Qingxiao.
This is what the people are thinking now. After all, what Xu Qingxiao has done is vivid in their minds. Everyone knows that Xu Qingxiao is a good official who serves the people wholeheartedly. Even his speeches are for the people.
"Then why did you say before that this thing was created by Li Yanlong, the minister of the Ministry of Industry? I'm really confused?"
Someone spoke again, full of curiosity.
"It should also be said that Li Yanlong, the minister of the Ministry of Industry, must have seen that this thing is very good, and wanted to show it in front of His Majesty, and robbed Mr. Xu of his achievements."
"Yes, there is a possibility. Li Yanlong is not a good person anyway. We must not be blinded. If Li Yanlong dares to admit that this is something he did, we guys must make a fuss. It is impossible to let Mr. Xu do it.
If you do good deeds, you will get no benefits."
"Yes, yes, that's right. This Li Yanlong, as a minister, is so shameless, robbing Mr. Xu of his achievements, and is not a son of man!"
"Yes, not the son of man."
The people were filled with indignation and scolded Li Yanlong severely.
Xu Qingxiao was a little embarrassed. He wanted to explain Li Yanlong, but after thinking about it, he couldn't. What if he explained it and they misunderstood that it was Li Yanlong who threatened him?
well.
Mr. Li, you'd better take the blame for this, it's better than harming the country and the people.
After confirming the people's thoughts, Xu Qingxiao was moved and happy. Sure enough, her efforts were rewarded. She thought it was the most difficult thing, but she never thought it would be the easiest thing.
Get up and leave.
Xu Qingxiao returned to Shouren Academy.
Perhaps because he was in a good mood, Xu Qingxiao asked Li Guangxiao to add extra dishes.
His Majesty asked himself to finish it in one day, and he solved everything in less than half a day.
If the princes hadn't insisted on dragging him to drink, he probably wouldn't have been able to go there for half a day.
"Alas! If God had not given birth to me, Xu Qingxiao, the Great Wei Dynasty would have been like a long night."
Xu Qingxiao murmured to herself.
The three major forces have all been dealt with. Now we only need to wait until tomorrow to go to court, but Xu Qingxiao still needs to prepare something.
Complete waterwheel drawing.
Yes, the complete waterwheel drawing.
There are three drawings of the waterwheel. The first one is in the hands of Li Xin. This one lacks some related parts. These parts may not seem to be of much use, but they actually contain the universe.
The waterwheels in Nanyu Prefecture can be used for up to half a year, so there will be several problems, one is the fixation problem, and the other is the transportation problem.
A button is needed to stabilize it, but this button is very important. Without this button, even if people from other countries imitate the waterwheel, it will have no effect.
Once half a year is up, something will definitely go wrong. At that time, you can only repair it or use other methods to stabilize it. If you have nothing to do, you have to fix it, which is a waste of manpower and money.
The third part is a truly complete waterwheel, which allows the waterwheel to run stably without any major problems and reduces labor maintenance costs.
Xu Qingxiao will not make this one for the time being. The second one will be given to the Ministry of Industry. The third one will be given to His Majesty. After a year, His Majesty will order the Ministry of Industry to build it and install it on the waterwheel.
In the first year, manpower must be spent to deal with this matter, which is to let people from other countries see it.
In this case, these people from other countries will only think that the waterwheel is a bit useless, and they also think that the Wei Dynasty is whimsical and came up with a useless thing.
Dawei, on the other hand, can secretly develop on its own. It doesn’t matter whether it will be discovered. The point is to delay the extent of plagiarism from other countries.
Even let them feel lazy. In this case, the Wei Dynasty will be able to develop steadily.
Xu Qingxiao's favorite thing about doing things is to keep a secret.
It is impossible for him not to know that there are spies from the enemy country in Wei Dynasty, so it is best to hide them.
Of course, it is also possible that the enemy country has a genius and has guessed this, but it doesn't matter, after all, this thing cannot be hidden, the Wei Dynasty really wants to develop, and if it is copied, it will be copied. There is no way.
In the study room.
Xu Qingxiao drew the drawings.
However, an hour later.
Outside the Kyoto of the Great Wei Dynasty.
A carriage drove slowly and appeared at the South Gate of Kyoto.
The entrance to the South City Gate is bustling with traffic, coming and going, coming and going. This is the Kyoto of the Wei Dynasty, the core place of the Wei Dynasty. I don’t know how many people enter the city every day, and I don’t know how many people leave the city every day.
It seems prosperous all the time.
At this moment, a figure walked out of the carriage.
As this figure walked out, all of a sudden, countless eyes were focused on this person.
This is a man.
Wearing a white robe with embroidered blue clouds, just looking at the surface of the clothing, it is top-quality silk and looks extremely smooth, like clouds and water.
But what is really shocking is that the man is very young, in his early twenties, with skin as white as snow and a very beautiful face.
Yes, it is extremely beautiful and extremely handsome.
His facial features are exquisite, his eyes are full of stars, he is a humble young master, as gentle as jade, and the road is like jade, he is an unparalleled young master.
Coupled with the temperament of Confucianism and Taoism, the word "peerless" is vividly set off.
Although he doesn't have much in his body, it can be seen from his appearance that this person is definitely an extraordinary person.
"Hua Xingyun, he is Hua Xingyun."
"Hey, Hua Xingyun is so handsome?"
"It turns out he is Hua Xingyun."
"This man's face, for some reason, feels even more beautiful than that of a woman."
"A man's appearance and a woman's appearance are unparalleled in the world."
"No wonder someone once said that Hua Xingyun once fascinated all the women in the capital of the Wei Dynasty. It seems that he is well-deserved."
"Yes, yes, with such a face, even a grown man like me has an indescribable feeling."
"Brother, don't be disgusting, okay?"
"Hua Xingyun is so handsome, ah, I fell in love with him."
"I fell in love with him too, he's so handsome!"
The people were all stunned on the spot. Some people came back to their senses and started discussing, but most of them still looked a little shocked.
Some women, in particular, stood there dazedly, their eyes full of obsession.
Let me tell you, how many women in this world don't like handsome men?
Being with an ugly man is life.
Being with a handsome man is every woman's dream.
So what if I'm a scumbag? I'm not afraid of being handsome and scumbag, but I'm afraid of being ugly and scumbag.
Feeling the attention of everyone, Hua Xingyun was very calm. He had been like this since he was a child. Whenever he appeared, he would be the focus of the world.
He's used to it.
So there is no discomfort.
After getting off the carriage, Hua Xingyun stood behind the team, and a woman stood beside her. The woman was also very beautiful, wearing a light red dress.
"Sir, let's take another route directly. Your body doesn't need to line up with them."
The woman spoke and reminded Hua Xingyun that he could take the official path.
However, Hua Xingyun shook his head and said in an extremely gentle voice.
"No, just this way."
After he said a word, the latter fell silent and stayed with him quietly.
The queue was very long, and it took a full hour before they arrived at Hua Xingyun. The Chengshi at the door quickly stood up to greet them.
Hua Xingyun leads the way, behaves in an orderly manner, and speaks very gently to others, which makes people feel good about him.
After the formalities were checked, Hua Xingyun's maid stopped a carriage.
"Excuse me, coachman, and go to Shouren Academy. Thank you very much."
After getting on the carriage, Hua Xingyun opened his mouth and said with a smile.
The driver was a little shocked, firstly because of Hua Xingyun's appearance, and secondly because Hua Xingyun was going to Shouren Academy, but he soon came to his senses and rode on.
But after Hua Xingyun left, many voices also sounded.
"Hua Xingyun is really here."
"Why did he go directly to Shouren Academy instead of the Great Wei Wen Palace? Is it possible that he wants to cause trouble for Xu Qingxiao?"
"It shouldn't be the case, right? Mr. Xu is the minister now, why should Hua Xingyun find trouble with Mr. Xu?"
"This Hua Xingyun, what do you want to do when you come back this time? But I have to say that this face is indeed extraordinary. If I were one-tenth of it, wouldn't I be able to capture this Kyoto woman?"
"One-tenth? One percent is fine. Come on, stop dreaming. Just go ahead and do what you have to do."
The people discussed and were all curious about why Hua Xingyun wanted to go to Shouren Academy.
Suddenly, many speculations emerged, and the news of Hua Xingyun's return to Kyoto spread instantly.
Not yet.
Shouren School.
Xu Qingxiao has already finished the drawing.
Looking at the three drawings, Xu Qingxiao was very satisfied.
Finally everything was resolved.
When the government goes to court tomorrow, all officials agree, and His Majesty gives the order, we can start building the waterwheel.
The subsequent trouble is nothing more than cost control.
This is easy to say.
As for whether someone would stop it, Xu Qingxiao could guess that there would definitely be one, but it wouldn't be a big problem.
The emperor, four of the six ministries, the Ministry of Personnel, the Ministry of Husbandry, the Ministry of Punishment, and the Ministry of Works all agreed. The Ministry of War was from the line of military attachés, so naturally they also agreed. In other words, among the six ministries, the Ministry of Rites disagreed.
But the question is, what does your etiquette department have to do with it?
In this way, even if some people are dissatisfied, so what? Even if Prince Huaining is dissatisfied, he is not afraid. The civil and military officials of the court and the people all agree, so if you don't accept it, you can only accept it.
comfortable.
This is the benefit of being human and sophisticated.
Xu Qingxiao thought about it and felt that the reason why this time went so smoothly was entirely because of the sophistication of people in daily life. Sure enough, good people are rewarded.
While Xu Qingxiao was thinking, Yang Bao's figure appeared, and he looked a little serious and nervous.
"Sir, someone is coming."
Yang Bao looked very serious when he spoke.
"who?"
Xu Qingxiao was slightly curious.
"Hua Xingyun! He is the person who has been talked about by the people recently. He said that he is coming to visit you. I heard that this person is very famous and is close to the Wen Palace of the Great Wei Dynasty, which may be detrimental to you. Do you want to meet him?"
Yang Bao asked in a suppressed voice.
Hua Xingyun?
When Xu Qingxiao heard this name again, she still felt a little strange.
But they came to visit in person, so Xu Qingxiao had no reason to miss him.
"Take a look."
Xu Qingxiao got up, walked out of the study, and walked towards the outside of Shouren Academy. Chen Xinghe also left the room. When he heard Hua Xingyun coming, he naturally wanted to see it.
"Junior Brother Qingxiao, I'm afraid Hua Xingyun is here unexpectedly, so I'm afraid he doesn't have any good intentions. Please be careful."
Chen Xinghe reminded him and Xu Qingxiao nodded.
After just a few steps, two figures appeared outside the school.
A woman, a very beautiful woman, at least one of the top five women I have ever seen.
The first place is tied for the Empress and the woman from the Sutra Pavilion, the second is Zhao Waner, the third is Princess Yongping, and the fourth is this woman.
Wearing a light red dress, she has a very good figure and is a top-notch figure.
Moreover, the energy and blood in her body surged, exuding an inexplicable aura.
He is a warrior.
And he is at least a seventh-grade warrior.
It's a bit exaggerated. He looks like he's only one or two years older than me, but he has a strength of level seven or above. He's so strong.
But soon, Xu Qingxiao's eyes fell on the man beside her.
His face is extremely handsome, and every move he makes appears elegant and easy-going, which makes people feel inexplicably fond of him.
Especially the appearance, Xu Qingxiao had never seen such a handsome person before. It was hard to imagine that a man could be so handsome.
Tsk tsk, you really were born in the wrong child. If this were a woman, I guess even the empress wouldn't be able to compare with her.
Hua Xingyun's eyes also fell on Xu Qingxiao.
When the two people looked at each other, Hua Xingyun smiled immediately and bowed to Xu Qingxiao.
"Student Hua Xingyun, I have met the Vice Minister."
When he opened his mouth, he looked extremely respectful, and even called Xu Qingxiao his lord minister.
This is really unexpected.
"Brother Xingyun is really too polite."
"I don't dare to be the minister. I heard about Brother Xingyun earlier. I didn't expect that when I saw him today, he was indeed well-deserved."
Xu Qingxiao is very enthusiastic. She is so polite, so she must not neglect her.
"No, no, no, Xingyun has long known what Mr. Xu has done outside. Xingyun admires and respects Mr. Xu. Mr. Xu, you can take on the responsibility."
Hua Xingyun is extremely polite and respectful, which is completely opposite to the arrogance reported outside.
"Brother Xingyun is a few years older than me. Don't call me sir. Come on, come on. Brother Xingyun, come in and sit down and have a nice chat."
Xu Qingxiao pulled Hua Xingyun in, looking extremely emotional, giving the impression that she had a special liking for Hua Xingyun.
"Master Xu is really polite."
"What does it matter how many years you are older? Compared to what Mr. Xu has done, Nebula really can't afford it."
Hua Xingyun looked extremely ashamed, but he praised Xu Qingxiao very seriously, with respect and admiration in his eyes.
"No, no, I really can't take on Mr. Xu. You'd better call me Shouren Yudi, brother, and come in quickly."
Xu Qingxiao entertained her warmly and asked people to prepare fine tea.
However, Hua Xingyun did not enter, but opened his mouth.
"Since Brother Xu said so, Xingyun won't be pretentious. But I won't go in. I have other things to do."
"Brother Xu, here are some gifts I brought from a foreign country. They are all worthless things, but they are still somewhat practical. Don't dislike them."
"I heard that Brother Xu has some conflicts with Wen Gong of the Great Wei Dynasty. Brother Yu thinks there must be a misunderstanding, so he will help Brother Xu say something nice and try not to create new misunderstandings and conflicts."
"There are also a lot of rumors in the capital. There must be villains among them. Dear brother, please rest assured. Brother Yu is a scholar. If you practice Haoran's righteousness, you will never be detrimental to your brother."
"Please, dear brother, please don't misunderstand, listen to slander, and destroy the relationship between you and me."
Hua Xingyun did not intend to go in, but explained many things outside the school. This visit was also for this matter.
"Brother, don't worry. Foolish brother will naturally not listen to slander. As soon as I see brother today, foolish brother will understand everything."
Xu Qingxiao nodded seriously and at the same time warmly invited the other party to stay for dinner.
But Hua Xingyun smiled slightly and declined politely.
"Brother Fool, Brother Fool will host a banquet in a few days, and he will be drunk until then."
"Forget it today, Brother Yu does have some things to deal with first, and I don't want to disturb Brother Xian."
"However, when I go to court one day, I hope that my virtuous brother will help my foolish brother."
Hua Xingyun said sincerely.
Xu Qingxiao nodded.
"Brother, don't worry, you and I are both Dawei, so we will naturally help each other."
Xu Qingxiao said with a smile, and Hua Xingyun also smiled.
But at this moment, Xu Qingxiao continued to speak.
"Brother, can you help me with something?"
"I heard that there are many books in the Wen Palace of the Wei Dynasty. I like reading, especially about the daily life of saints. If possible, please help me find some books for me. Thank you again, brother."
Xu Qingxiao said this.
"It's just a small matter. I'll have it delivered tonight. Dear brother, I'll take my leave now, foolish brother."
Hua Xingyun nodded, this is indeed a small matter.
"Brother, walk slowly."
Xu Qingxiao watched Hua Xingyun leave and couldn't help but sigh.
Hua Xingyun’s character is really good.
Just wait for Hua Xingyun to leave completely.
The smile on Xu Qingxiao's face gradually faded.
Yes, he was pretending.
Xu Qingxiao didn't know whether Hua Xingyun was good or bad, but he was so polite and easy to talk to, and said he was a good person, Xu Qingxiao really didn't believe it.
But Xu Qingxiao also has evidence that he is a bad person, so on the surface it doesn't matter if you are good to me, but secretly you still have to be careful.
But at this moment, senior brother Chen Xinghe's voice sounded.
"Junior brother Qingxiao, this person is not a good person, you should pay attention."
Chen Xinghe looked proud and said this as he looked at Hua Xingyun who had walked away.
"Senior brother, why?"
Xu Qingxiao was a little curious. How could her senior brother see through the other person's good or bad at a glance?
"Generally, people who are handsomer than me and not arrogant are definitely not good people."