A carriage entered the city slowly, and the driver was Qin Huaidao. The gatekeepers were a little confused when they saw that the dignified Duke Yi was actually driving the carriage himself, so they quickly let him go. Qin Huaidao couldn't help it. Qinjiazhuang didn't have enough manpower.
Two people use it 24 hours a day, so I have to drive the car myself.
However, Qin Huaidao is not a person who likes to show off. It is quite interesting to drive the carriage. The horse is an old horse with a gentle temper and will not run around. It just walks slower.
After entering the city, people were coming and going on the street, all busy with their own business. No one paid attention to Qin Huaidao. In addition, Qin Huaidao was wearing casual clothes and was inconspicuous, which did not attract onlookers. When passing a drug store, Qin Huaidao quickly stopped his horse and jumped off.
The carriage went in.
"Sir, what do you need?" The store clerk greeted him enthusiastically.
"Is there any plaster?" Qin Huaidao asked.
After free time last night, Qin Huaidao reviewed the cement firing process and found that gypsum was also a problem. When he asked someone about it, he didn't know what it was. Qin Huaidao found that gypsum could be used as medicine, so he came to the drugstore to ask.
Little did he know that the store clerk was a little confused. Qin Huaidao thought for a moment. If he couldn't find gypsum, the cement would still not be burned into a finished product. He could only use clinker and semi-finished products. It was a bit of a loss. He suddenly had an idea. Could it be that it is called differently now?
, then asked: "A white, stone-like thing."
The store clerk thought carefully and hesitated.
Qin Huaidao simply said: "In this case, show me all the medicinal materials that look like white stones."
The store clerk was very enthusiastic. He went into the counter, opened some drawers and took out the medicinal materials.
Qin Huaidao checked everything, and soon found the plaster, and quickly shouted: "This is it."
"Sir, this is a fine stone, also called jade stone." the shop assistant reminded.
Qin Huaidao said nonchalantly: "You can call it whatever you want, how many are there? Give them all to me."
When the store clerk heard that he was a big customer, he kindly reminded him: "There seems to be another bag. Are you going to use it to make tofu? You won't use so much. A small piece is enough for a long time."
"Give it all to me. By the way, where do you buy this kind of stuff from?" Qin Huaidao inquired. In the future, large-scale cement burning must find a mine. Where can I buy it in pharmacies?
The shop clerk was unhappy when he heard about asking about the supply of goods. He frowned and said, "Why are you asking about this? Just come and buy as much as you need."
Qin Huaidao reacted suddenly and asked: "Is your shopkeeper here?"
The store clerk had a cold face and said nothing, so Qin Huaidao had no choice but to reveal his identity.
The token was a bit domineering. The shop clerk knew how to read it. He was startled when he saw the words on it. He looked Qin Huaidao up and down. Although he was very heroic, the clothes he wore were too ordinary and dirty. This is expensive.
The Duke of the country?
Just as a patrolling Qianniu Guard passed by, the store clerk rushed out and shouted: "Master, come quickly, someone is pretending to be the Duke of the country, arrest him quickly."
When Qian Niuwei heard that he was pretending to be a prince, wasn't he looking for death? When he rushed into the store and saw that it was Qin Huaidao, his former superior, he was startled and quickly bowed and saluted. Qin Huaidao also couldn't laugh or cry. He looked at the dull-looking store clerk and said:
"Do you believe it now?"
"Are you really a prince? But you are dressed like this?" The shop clerk still couldn't believe it.
The leader of the Qianniu Guards was not happy and cursed: "You dare to frame the Duke of our country, are you seeking death?"
"Ah -" the shop clerk reacted, and even Qian Niuwei admitted that it must be true. He actually reported the Duke of Guo, which was simply asking for death. He quickly apologized: "Master Guo, the little one deserves to die. The little one has eyes and is not guilty.
Please forgive me, sir. By the way, I heard that this fine stone comes from Shannan Road. I don’t know exactly where it is. I have to ask the shopkeeper."
"Then call your shopkeeper."
"My lord, please wait a moment. I'll go right away." The shop assistant hurriedly entered the inner hall.
Qin Huaidao signaled Qian Niuwei to leave. Not long after waiting outside, an old man with white beard came out in a hurry and bowed respectfully: "Caomin Zhang Cheng has met the Duke!"
"I don't need to be polite, I'm sorry to bother you. This thing is really important. Please let me know."
The old man named Zhang Cheng said truthfully: "This fine stone comes from Xixiang County under the jurisdiction of Yangzhou Prefecture in Shannan Province. I heard that it is also found in Yangyuan County, but I don't know the specific situation."
"Thank you, father-in-law. Please bring out as much as you have in the store!" Qin Huaidao said gratefully and wrote down his name. In his memory, Shannan Road is the Hanzhong area, which is south of the Qinling Mountains. It's a bit far away. The freight is a big problem, so he couldn't help but ask.
He said: "Isn't there one near Chang'an?"
Zhang Cheng recalled it, shook his head and said, "I've never heard of it."
Take out a bag of gypsum and put it in the car. The price is not cheap, it costs 500 yuan. If you buy it all from the pharmacy, the cost is too high and you can't afford it. You can only find the mine. However, the cost of transporting it from Hanzhong is not small.
, we must think of a proper way.
Qin Huaidao drove the carriage and thought while walking, and unknowingly arrived at the gate of the imperial city.
The carriage was stopped, and the gatekeeper was Cheng Chubi. Looking at the dirty Qin Huaidao, he was a little confused: "Brother, where did you come back from? What happened?"
"It's okay. I've been too busy at this time and didn't bother to wash up. Could you please tell me?" Qin Huaidao jumped off the carriage. The carriage could not go in any further, so he had to walk.
Cheng Chubi called someone to give him a few words, sent him in to report, and asked curiously: "I heard that you haven't gone to court for more than ten days. What have you been doing?"
Qin Huaidao asked curiously: "I have something to do at Qinjiazhuang, Master Fang didn't ask for leave for me?"
"I heard that I invited you, but I didn't say the reason. The people from the Ministry of Rites and the Yushitai were very excited, saying that you violated the court's laws and wanted to impeach and remove you." Cheng Chubi said with a smile.
Qin Huaidao was happy when he heard this and didn't take it to heart. He chatted with Cheng Chubi for a few words. The person who informed the news came out, accompanied by a chamberlain. He followed the chamberlain into the imperial city and soon arrived at the Manna Palace.
After receiving the permission, Qin Huaidao entered the palace and saw several ministers discussing matters around the brazier. He walked up and bowed and said, "I have seen your Majesty and how many of your lords I have met!"
"Why are you dressed like this?" Li Er asked with a frown. It is a crime to be disobedient before the king.
"Back to Your Majesty, I haven't had a good night's sleep in the past ten days. I'm not afraid of the laughter of Your Majesty and the adults. I'm so busy that I can't even take a shower. I focus on developing things to keep warm. Please forgive me, Your Majesty." Qin Huaidao quickly explained.
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"Has it been developed?" Li Er's eyes lit up and he put his displeasure behind him.
Fang Xuanling also stood up and looked at Qin Huaidao eagerly: "Tell me, have you done it?"
"Thanks to the great blessings from the Holy Spirit, it is finally done."
"Great, where are the things? Bring them up quickly." Li Er shouted in surprise.
Qin Huaidao had no choice but to explain: "In the carriage at the city gate."
Li Er looked at Wang De and said impatiently: "Quick, pull the thing over here."
Wang De didn't dare to neglect and hurried out to make arrangements.
"Quick, give me a seat!"
Li Eryi felt very happy when he thought that the heating problem was solved.