Xiao Han stepped forward to support Huangfu Qi, sent him to his seat, and then gave him a salute.
"The boy was a little excited before. Please don't take it personally. In fact, I also know that these things cannot be blamed on any one person. But since I saw the miserable life of the supervisors that day, I feel like I'm feeling depressed.
The fire broke out inexplicably today..."
Huangfu Qi shook his head repeatedly: "What Xiao Hou said is correct. I am in this position, but I did not seek changes for these subordinates. This fault is mine and I cannot shirk it..."
Looking at Huangfu Qi with a serious look on his face, Xiao Han felt a little in awe!
The current life of craftsmen is indeed not like this overnight. It should be said that starting from the Qin Dynasty, the status of craftsmen began to decline. In the following dynasties, the status of craftsmen has become worse than it was. Nowadays,
It seems that it has become the lowest level of society, even the prostitutes in Pingkangfang are inferior.
"Everyone has seen that my simple horseshoe has given military strategists a treasure, and my method of frying steel has greatly increased the strength of our army. But in the final analysis, I am just a craftsman. It's just that I was lucky enough to meet my master.
King Qin! Everyone knows that and wants to use better things, so the tables, stools, and even shorts and shirts from Xiao's mansion are rapidly spreading in Chang'an. These are all brought about by creation. Why do you high-ranking officials only enjoy conveniences?
, but have forgotten the hard work and effort put in by those craftsmen?”
Xiao Han's voice was as weak as a mosquito's cry, as if he was asking himself or others.
"..."
The scene was silent, as everyone seemed to be thinking about the meaning of Xiao Han's words.
After a long time, a voice broke the silence: "Xiao...Xiao Han, aren't you doing this for your own formula and those blacksmiths?"
Chai Shao, who was the slowest in thinking, thought for a long time and finally understood what Xiao Han was really distressed about. He stared at Xiao Han with big eyes, as if he couldn't believe it.
If these words were said by a great scholar or an older man, it would not be surprising. But now that they were said by a teenage boy, it really surprised him.
"hehe……"
Xiao Han smiled very reluctantly, and after laughing, he said seriously: "Although I, Xiao Han, am not generous enough, I still don't care about a piece of formula! And those blacksmiths were kicked out for no reason, although it makes me angry,
But they also followed my wish invisibly. I originally wanted to get them back, but this saves me trouble. After all, following me is much better than following those officials!"
Speaking of this, Xiao Han paused for a moment, as if waiting for these people to digest what he just said. When someone looked up, Xiao Han continued: "Our world will not remain the same. Someone once said that falling behind means falling behind.
If you want to be beaten, you may not know what this person has gone through, but I can tell you that technology is important, and talent is even more important. Perhaps in the not too distant future, you will know that these craftsmen have
What kind of power."
Xiao Han's voice was a little vague, and the meaning of his words made Li Shimin feel a little exaggerated. The young Li Shimin's thoughts were still greatly influenced by orthodoxy, and he shared the world with the scholar-bureaucrats. Perhaps,
Being kind to the people at the bottom is a good trait of nobles, but in their hearts, the superiority of class has never faded.
"Xiao Han, you said you are going to build a research institute in the fiefdom and need a lot of manpower, just to change this situation?"
"Yes!" Xiao Han nodded firmly, looked at Li Shimin and said: "The tragedy of craftsmen is that their value has not been discovered, and their abilities have not been fully utilized! And I think I can be a leader,
Go and make some contributions to the craftsmen and the Tang Dynasty. If I can succeed, I can also leave some wealth for future generations so that they will not be bullied by the bastards around them!"
As soon as this statement came out, everyone was shocked!
They never thought that Xiao Han would have such thoughts. Although Xiao Han constantly refreshed their understanding from the moment he appeared in front of them, he always faced everyone with a child-like mind. Over time, he was also used to it by them.
Although they regarded him as a half-grown child, only this time, Xiao Han finally became a true minister of the country in their minds.
Huangfu Qi looked at Xiao Han for a long time, and finally nodded silently. He is a good person, and he has complained for the craftsmen, but he is in the system. How easy is it to change? It is not alarmist to say that one hair can affect the whole body, but at present
A true portrayal!
Perhaps, letting this magical boy go on another path can achieve unexpected results. At this point, whether he is the minister of the Ministry of Industry or the same camp of the King of Qin, he should help Xiao Han.
"Xiao Hou, I didn't expect that although you are young, you can see more clearly than me. Hey, I am really a little ashamed... You want to go to the fiefdom, and I have nothing to give you. There are still a few in the Ministry of Industry
Good man, I will ask them to come and follow you tomorrow. I just hope that you will not forget what you said today, and you will take them with you..."
"Don't worry, I'm definitely not just talking!"
Before Huangfu Qi finished speaking, Xiao Han stood up from his seat and bowed deeply to Huangfu Qi. He could see that Huangpu Qi really understood what he was doing. Perhaps this was because, except for Old Man Hua, everyone else
The second person in the Tang Dynasty who truly understood what he was doing, at this point, even Xue Shou and Li Shimin did not really understand Xiao Han's heart.
Seeing that the two people who almost fought at first became so respectful, Xue Shou smiled and clapped his hands and praised: "Okay, great kindness! Xiao Han will not be able to return to Chang'an for a while. We are all Xiao Han's backing. Now
With Mr. Huangfu helping out in the Ministry of Industry, Xiao Han’s journey will be much easier!”
Fang Xuanling and Du Ruhui also nodded frequently: "I used to think that Xiao Han was just a young man, but now I see that all the things he does are important things that benefit the country and the people. Today I learned about the three-season rice and how big overseas is.
It’s really exciting to know Xiao Han’s long-term plan, otherwise..."
"The banquet is open, right..." Xiao Han answered with a pulled face.
Chai Shao Dale: "The enemy! Hahahaha..."
With one word, the dull atmosphere suddenly disappeared, and everyone burst into laughter, especially Chai Shao, who laughed extremely loudly.
It has almost become a rule that Li Shimin and the others must eat before leaving Xiao Han's house. Huangfu Qi has only heard about Xiao Mansion's cuisine, but has never tasted it. When he heard about it, he also felt a little yearned for it...
…
"What can I do if hungry guests come to my door..."
Xiao Han pretended to shrug helplessly, but Chai Shao grabbed his arm and walked to the front yard. As he walked, he shouted to the generals of Xiao Han's family to clear the table quickly and get the fat chef over. Be careful if you are late.
His dog legs...
Along the way, Xiao Han was almost without touching the ground when he was dragged forward by Chai Shao, who was like a black bear. He could only shout loudly: "Wait, you unjust people, go and call Ren Qing, and let him practice it! I
It’s one less thing to do!”
Chai Shao suddenly stopped and smiled without saying anything. He put Xiao Han on the ground and turned his head. Ren Qing's ugly face appeared in front of Xiao Han, which almost scared Xiao Han.
stand up……
"Ren...Ren Qing, when did you come? Don't you have to pack your things?"
The frost on Ren Qingchou's face seemed to be slowly melting, and in the end he showed a smile to Xiao Han. Xiao Han rubbed his eyes in disbelief. This time it was not an illusion, he could really smile!
The smile on Ren Qing's face flashed away, and soon returned to his usual resolute face, but his eyes were no longer as scary as before.
Looking at Xiao Han, Ren Qing slowly handed over his hands: "Ren is ready. This time I am here to bid farewell to Xiao Hou. I don't have to worry about life or death. But if Ren can't come back, please let Ren's brother take my place."
Fulfill your promise to Xiao Hou!"
Ren Qing said impassioned words of farewell. Xiao Han touched his pounding heart, looked at Ren Qing's bandaged arm, sighed, and said: "Hey, this journey has been difficult, and there are countless of it.
It’s going through all kinds of hardships, but don’t be too anxious, be prepared enough, and it won’t be too late to go after you recover from your injuries…”
Ren Qing twitched the corners of his mouth and smiled again. Although it was extremely ugly, it made him look like a zombie with a hint of life. Perhaps today was the day he laughed the most in his life...
"Thank you, Marquis Xiao, for your concern. This matter is of great importance. Ren does not dare to delay. This small injury will not be a problem. When we get to Nanzhao, it will not be a problem!"
"..."
Xiao Han was silent for a while, his newly improved mood was gone, and the expressions of Li Shimin and others beside him were also a little depressed.
This trip to Linyi was really a long journey. Li Shimin wanted to ask someone to go instead of Ren Qing several times, but when the words came to his lips, he swallowed them back. He understood, and Ren Qing also understood, that this mission,
There is truly no more suitable candidate than Ren Qing.
After hesitating for a long time, Xiao Han knew that he could not persuade Ren Qing at all, so he had to respond: "Okay then, call all the brothers who are going this time to come over, and then leave after eating. I will practice it for you. I will
Let Xiaodong give you some alcohol, this is the only thing I can do, you may be able to use it on the way!"
This time Ren Qing followed the good advice: "Ren, it is better to obey orders than to be respectful."
In the front yard, in the old place, tables were laid out one after another. Xiao Han and Li Shimin sat at one table alone. Ren Qing led twenty men to crowd the long table. The fat chef and his apprentice were busy in the back kitchen.
Sweating like rain, Xiao Han sat in his seat holding a chicken leg for a long time without biting it...
He has seen people who eat different things, and he has also seen people who can eat them, but he has never seen people who eat things that are so different and can eat them. There are twenty people in one go!
At first, the fool wanted to compete with others, but halfway through eating, he was so full that he couldn't even stand up. He could only lean on the stool and stare at the twenty rice buckets, yes, twenty rice buckets!
The meal that was originally prepared was completely empty halfway through, so the fat chef urgently mobilized his staff to help and started again, finally allowing Ren Qing and the others to have a full meal before leaving.
After they had had enough food and wine, Xiaodong and his men gave each of these men a leather bag, which contained a set of first aid tools and a pack of alcohol that could be considered the highest quality nowadays.
Twenty men plus Ren Qing, I don't know how many will come back in the end. What Xiao Han did is the best he can do. I don't know if it will be useful. I can only say that it is better than nothing.
No matter how slowly time passes, the time to say goodbye will always come. After drinking a bowl of Chang'an water and giving Li Shimin a last hug, Ren Qing mounted his horse and set off without looking back.
Twenty-one people and forty-two horses galloped along the road to the outside of the city under the sunset. There was no reluctance, no seeing each other off for ten miles, and very few people even knew about the mission of the twenty-one people.
, but Xiao Han believes that history will remember these twenty-one people and the greatness of their trip.
Sitting back again, his interest was gone. Looking at the people of the Xiao family busy cleaning up the mess, Du Ruhui and the others lowered their heads and chatted for a few words, turned around and handed Xiao Han a cloth bag, and then left Xiao Han's place hand in hand with a few others.
