It was three days after Ding Kui came to the county town again, and another person came with him. No, strictly speaking, it was a dragon.
"How about converting the princess mansion into a castle?" Shao Dianluan obviously knew what her husband was doing in Juyang City.
"Don't make trouble, Juyang City has no city walls. The lord's palace has a military role, but the county city is different. Turning the princess's palace into a castle will increase the burden of city defense and weaken the confidence of the people in the city to defend." Ding Kui did not block his whereabouts from his wife.
"I want to live in a high-rise building!" Shao Dianluan refused.
"Aren't you tired of climbing up and down every day?" Ding Kui let Shao Dian Luan hang on him.
"Hey, do you still sound like a knight when you say this? You can carry me up and down the stairs when you are at home." Shao Dianluan climbed onto Ding Kui's back.
"Okay, but you have to wait until they build the lord's castle and the Chunlu River Bridge, and then dispatch experienced craftsmen to help you build the building."
Ding Kui bent down, lowered his head, put his hands on his hips, and took Shao Dian Luan into his arms, "Tonight I will teach you how to be a wife first."
"Shh, Brother Yu is here."
"Don't be afraid, husband, I can guard against him now."
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Cai Ran pointed a red light with his finger and shone it on the joint of the two steel bars. After a while, the two steel bars were perfectly connected together.
"This job is indeed too simple, but it requires a certain amount of magic control. It may not be easy for a trainee magician to complete, and the remuneration is a bit low." He was not satisfied.
A craftsman next to him said: "We can spend more time instead of welding steel bars, and we can't pay too much."
Qian Bu was also at the test site and said: "Your Excellency Cai Ran, we can actually think about it the other way around. Fire is of little use to people's livelihood, so what about fire prevention?
We have many factories that require high temperature resistance when it comes to metals, such as molds, stoves, fire racks, etc.
You can research and design suitable materials to improve the performance of factory machines, and if it works, we are willing to pay you a generous remuneration."
Cai Ran looked at Lao Qiantou steadily and said, "How about I help you improve the crossbow? It can be used to attack enemy ships and can easily set enemy ships on fire."
Qian Bu was overjoyed: "Great! You reminded me, so our warships can attack from a distance." He is developing a large crossbow for warships. If it has flaming arrows, it can attack targets thousands of meters away.
The waves on the river are undulating, and the accuracy of crossbows is much higher than that of trebuchets. It is easy to attack targets thousands of meters away. It is possible to hit ships, but it is too difficult to hit people. The damage of crossbow arrows hitting the hull is basically negligible, and it can be improved.
It's too precious to be hurt.
The two of them got together and hid in the corner and whispered.
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"What? Ding Kui has returned to his territory, and he is so contemptuous of military regulations!"
When a soldier violated discipline, a big boss from the Government Affairs Council came to report to the Prince Regent.
Zibi said: "I have a disciple in Nanqiu County who saw Ding Kui with his own eyes. The evidence is conclusive." In fact, he received a secret letter from a certain godbrother, saying that there were eighteen heavenly soldiers monitoring Nanqiu County.
Shaodianshi was furious: "How unreasonable! Let the Military Law Department punish Ding Kui severely."
"Prince, please calm down. I'm afraid the Military Law Department can't do anything to Ding Kui."
"Oh, why is that? Do the Gongsun family dare to protect Ding Kui?"
Zipi smiled evilly: "Hey, Ding Kui comes from a military family. There are ten thousand ways to deal with military regulations. His troops are far away from the southern border. Besides, he is quite popular in the army. Many people are willing to protect him. Military Law
No matter how long my hands are, I can't control him."
"So you say he is lawless? Even I, the king, can't control him!" Shaodian was displeased, feeling like he couldn't control his authority.
"If the foreign emperor's orders are not met, we must find a way to deal with Ding Kui."
When Shaodian heard Zipi's tone, he seemed to have reservations, so he asked: "Is there any way, Lord Zhongzheng? We cannot allow Ding Kui to be so domineering."
Zipi looked around and said: "It is not appropriate for the Government Affairs Council to interfere in the affairs of the Commander-in-Chief's Office."
"Everyone, please step aside. I will discuss private matters with Duke Zhongzheng." Shaodian Shi understood.
As soon as the others retreated, Zipi immediately suggested: "Transfer him to Zhongwangzhou to fight against the rebels! There are rumors that he has an old relationship with the rebel king, so let them meet on the battlefield."
If Ding Kui really betrays the king, his faults will definitely be revealed, and we can take the opportunity to eliminate future troubles and eliminate spies in the army."
Shaodian hesitated and said, "Will there be any problems with the Eighth Army? Duke An Guo is also in Zhongwangzhou. Once Ding Kui's affair and rebellion are confirmed, the imperial court may lose Zhongwangzhou."
"According to the judgment of the veteran, An Guogong will not rebel against the imperial court. The Eighth Army is in the hands of Jiang Xi. There is no reason to follow Ding Kui in rebellion. Moreover, they really have the intention to rebel. Can the imperial court keep Zhongwangzhou? While the four eastern states are still there
Under the control of the imperial court, we need to recognize the true colors of some people." Zipi looked ruthless.
"I hope your judgment is correct." Shaodian was still confused.
"If Ding Kui was loyal and patriotic, he would have fought bravely against the enemy when he arrived in Zhongwangzhou. His previous mistakes would have made up for his merits. He would not have been able to run around on the front line of fierce fighting, and he would not have returned to Nanqiu County to fight for power.
"
The last sentence reveals Zipi's purpose, which is to prevent Ding Kui from occupying territory in Nanqiu County.
Shaodian didn't pay attention, but felt that what Zipi said made sense, "Okay! Let Ding Kui go to Zhongwangzhou to deal with the rebels." He accepted this suggestion.
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"Jiao Mingguang, are you still used to it at home?" Ding Kui met an acquaintance during his morning exercise.
"Sir, it's much more comfortable at home than in the army. How can a little man not get used to it?" said the handyman for the first time since he took office.
"When brothers in the army come, they don't have to be capable. They can teach stories to the younger generations when they have nothing to do. The Ding family has a tradition. Running a family is like running an army. Those with experience can be instructors. I saw that they also
Be happy." Ding Kui took Jiao Mingguang and told him.
"Yes, yes, I will remember my master's teachings."
"You don't need to be too cautious at home. You have to be cautious in your words and deeds outside. If you dare to bully the people, I will punish you." Ding Kui reminded.
Jiao Mingguang cried out: "I definitely don't dare! The villain has been catching this recently. There are handymen who work for the Ding family and bully the small vendors outside. When the villain finds out, he immediately comes to deal with it and doesn't dare to slack off at all."
"Very good! I'll give you a task." Ding Kui was in a good mood.
"A villain goes through fire and water..."
"Stop!" Ding Kui stopped, "It's not that exaggerated. Find a place on the outer wall, press a wooden box, leave a slit on the lid, lock the lid, and keep the key. Only you can open it.
Put a notice next to the box. Anyone can write a letter to report lawbreakers in the Ding family. As long as the truth is found out, the Ding family will severely punish you. You are responsible for receiving the letter, reading the letter and investigating, and the security bureau will help you to a certain extent."
"This," Jiao Mingguang looked a little unconfident, "can a villain handle this well?"
"Okay, I believe you!" Ding Kui patted Jiao Mingguang's shoulder heavily.
In order to report the letter, he set up the Complaints and Calls Office, but it was only a limited restraint on his subordinates.
"Your Excellency Li Fei is here to visit."
Ding Kui felt strange: Why did he come to the county town again after being separated for two days in Juyang City?
He ran to the living room under Shaodian Luan's strange gaze.
Wearing a black magic robe, lined with an emerald green skirt, and lightly painted with pink and white, Li Fei exuded endless charm.
"Wow, it's so beautiful and delicious so early in the morning. It's really exciting." Ding Kui did not hesitate to praise.
"Why don't you ask me why I'm here?" Li Fei winked playfully.
"Old acquaintance, you won't hide anything from me." Ding Kui looked like he was waiting for you to speak.
"Sister Yan is gone. Senior Brother Qian has a lovely wife and concubine at home to take care of. Junior Sister Ruan has something important to do. No one will follow you to deliver the message. My strength is not high and I can't do big things. I should be able to do small things like this. ." Li Fei didn't beat around the bush.
"Why are you talking about this suddenly?"
"Lao Qian didn't talk about it until he arrived at the Lord's Mansion yesterday. He asked me to tell you that Cai Ran helped research the incendiary arrows for the ship's crossbow."
Ding Kui was startled and hurriedly checked around him. Only when he found that there were reliable people did he feel at ease.
"Keke, I have observed that what Mr. Qian can tell me is not very confidential, right?" Li Fei is as careful as silk and will not reveal secrets rashly.
"Cai Ran can join, so there's no need to hide it from you. Anyway, I'm not afraid of others knowing that I've started *. However, the transformation of the warship must be kept secret for the time being. The ship's crossbow and incendiary arrows are definitely ahead of the current ship-based weapons. It doesn't matter if the country knows about it. , I’m afraid that people will learn from it abroad, especially Jiguo and Mengguo.” Ding Kui still asked others to leave the living room.
"Didn't Meng Guo help you?" Li Fei had seen Meng Guo's ships in Hengfu City.
"There are no permanent allies, and our own country is a typical example. Wait a minute, you have a request, I remember you don't wear makeup." Ding Kui found a doubt.
Li Fei pouted, raised her hand and threw a cleaning technique on Ding Kui's head, saying, "You are very sensitive."
Different women have different tempers. Luan'er would definitely stab her with a sword.
Ding Kui enjoyed the cleaning skills very much and said: "You were already depressed when you were in Juyang City. It must be that Huan Qiao is not satisfied with the chilled market and hopes to get more from the exhibition of my territory, right?"
"Am I such a philistine?" Li Fei pretended to be vicious.
"You value affection and the friendship between our masters. You begged me for the Tian family in the first place. Today you will find a way to help your senior brother. No, it's to help the water magician." Ding Kui ruthlessly exposed Li Fei's true face.
"Hey, am I so easily seen through?"
"I understand you."
After Ding Kui said this, the living room suddenly became quiet, and the atmosphere became somewhat ambiguous.
"Well!" Li Fei broke the silence, "Senior brother hopes to do things for the people, not just for your industry. You can't just let Senior Sister Huang and Junior Sister Ruan gain fame and fortune. We have a lot of help for you in Juyang City."
"This is what you said, do things for the people and don't regret it." Ding Kui grasped an important point.
Li Fei did not hesitate: "Yes!" and then added, "People must have a conscience when doing things."
"Hahaha, I understand!" Ding Kui was amused. The beauty in front of him had no negotiation skills. "Let's do this. I will provide a subsidy to the Hengfu City Magic Guild every year, and the requirement is that you help me put out the fire house in my territory."