This military exercise was a quick victory. It was supposed to last until noon, but it ended just after noon. The military exercise did not develop according to the idea of "Emperor Wen" at all. He was in a bad mood and returned to the camp with a sullen face.
When Mingruo and Yan Zhaobai returned to the camp, Si Haochen had long hidden his merit and fame and was quietly making tea at the table.
Yan Zhaobai solemnly clasped his fists and saluted: "Hai Weijun owes Prince Yun a favor this time. If you need anything in the future, just ask."
"Now, there is indeed something that I need your advice on." Si Haochen put a cup of tea in front of Yan Zhaobai, "Do you know where there are craftsmen with excellent shipbuilding skills who can build warships?"
Nanrong not only has a long coastline, but almost all the capitals in the country are connected by canals. There are many skilled craftsmen in shipbuilding. Of course, there are also those who can build warships, but most of them work in the Ministry of War or the Ministry of Industry. As long as it is related to strategic materials, the imperial court
The controls are very strict.
"My grandfather did have some friendship with the doctor of the Arsenal Department. He supervised the construction of the iron nanmu warship. However, doctor Yu has resigned and returned to his hometown.
Moreover, he has a weird temper and may not be willing to go out to help." Yan Zhaobai rubbed his forehead and was very dissatisfied with the doctor Yu.
"Everyone wants something, what does he want?"
"Looking for novelty and fun..." This is what makes Yan Zhaobai feel embarrassed. Most people seek high-ranking officials, good fortune, good fortune, and blessings for their children and grandchildren. But Dr. Yu only had two daughters in his life, and they were all married. He had a weird temper, and was different from his clan relatives.
Not friendly either.
After resigning, he and his wife lived in Zhuangzi, where they farmed, fished, and tinkered with his messy gadgets every day. His grandfather invited him several times, hoping that he would help the Haiwei Army renovate warships, and he was promised many benefits.
Unmoved.
Yan Zhaobai said again that his grandfather worked hard to find a twelve-column Kongming Lock and gave it to him as a reward. Only then did Yu Langzhong design a "lifting plate" for the warship to allow the use of trebuchets and other equipment.
A lot more convenient.
"It's so novel and interesting, so it's not difficult." Mingruo has been interested in educational toys since she was a child. She has played with various shapes of Kong Ming Locks, Nine Links, and special-shaped Rubik's Cubes. She wants to make a few brain-burning ones.
It should be fine if you come out, "It's a pity that Lu Qiaojiang is not here..."
"Lu Qiaojiang will be here in two days." After Si Haochen reached an agreement with his father-in-law, he had no plans to bring the iron nanmu from Yanluo Mountain back to Donghuan. There are often trades between foreign fleets here, so he said
When it comes to shipbuilding, Nanjong's skills are still superior.
"When he comes, make some educational toys to see if you can impress Mr. Yu." Mingruo has already thought of a few things.#@$&
"Children can't play with it, Master Yu..." The requirements for 'gadgets' are very high.
"Don't worry, fifth brother, I know it well."
"Ah..." I heard an exclamation coming from the small tent next to me, which sounded like the voice of comfrey.
"What's going on?" Si Haochen asked.
On the first day of the new year, he came in and reported: "Zicao and the others had snakes in their tent, but they didn't hurt anyone."%&(&
It is not surprising that there are snakes in the mountains in summer. The palace servants responsible for cleaning the tents must have taken precautions. After moving in yesterday, Mingruo took out a lot of snake repellent powder and asked the secret guards to sprinkle it around the tents. Even Yan Zhaobai's place,
I also received medicinal powder.
Besides, there is Linglong here, and the snake is too blind to open its eyes, so it rushes to deliver food.
"I'll go take a look."
Mingruo stood up to leave, but Si Haochen held him back: "Aren't you afraid of snakes?"
"Not afraid of death." Mingruo replied calmly.
"..." Si Haochen coughed lightly, "Let the secret guards check before going."
"It will be faster to find Linglong." Mingruo walked out of the tent, and Si Haochen had no choice but to follow.
I happened to see the second day of junior high school piercing the snake's head with his sword and picked out two snakes about two feet long. The snake's head was triangular and its body had leopard-like spots.
"Tsk, it's actually a viper." Although this snake is highly venomous, its internal organs can be removed and its whole body can be used as medicine. "Fifteen, you can remove the internal organs of this snake, coil it up and dry it. Take it to the medicine hall, how much can it sell for?"
Two pieces of silver."
"Yes." Fifteen eagerly took the long sword from Junior Second Hand, "I'll wipe the sword clean for you in a moment."
"..." Yan Zhaobai was also convinced. When had his Xiao Jiuer been so diligent and frugal in running the household?
After searching around Linglong, nothing else was found. Mingruo took Linglong to the place where Yan Zhaobai lived to check, but found nothing.
"Is this... coming for us?" Mingruo turned his head and looked at Si Haochen, "Did your command of the Haiwei Army be exposed?"
"It's not like that." Si Haochen shook his head.
Yan Zhaobai thought for a moment and asked, "Where was this snake found?"
Zicao hurriedly came in and replied: "Half a basket of fresh and dried fruits was sent from the dining room this morning. The princess is going to watch the military exercise, and the servants are busy dressing and dressing, and they don't have time to pick up the fruits.
I just remembered it and opened it to take a look. Unexpectedly, there were two snakes coiled under the basket..."
"Yes." Yan Zhaobai nodded, "I will investigate this matter, you still have to be more careful."
"Okay, I understand." Mingruo agreed quickly.
Since he only set off back to Beijing early the next morning, in the remaining half day, 'Emperor Wen' invited Si Haochen to go hunting in Zhenxia Mountain, accompanied by several princes.
When Si Haochen appeared at the entrance of the valley, the corner of Yan Zhaobai's mouth twitched - His Royal Highness Prince Yun wore a purple gold crown and was sitting on a horse in black attire. There was also a woman in purple riding attire with long hair in front of him.
The clothes are tied up high and the face is covered with a veil.
'Emperor Wen' looked a little playful: "Prince Yun, this is..."
"The princess has never seen hunting before. I will take her to see it." Si Haochen answered naturally. The matter about the snake has not been found out yet, so Si Haochen was not at all worried about leaving Mingruo in the camp.
Emperor Wen held many spring and autumn hunts every year, and would also let the princesses and princes accompany him, but he did not take his youngest daughter on the trip. Si Haochen said this, originally there was no deep meaning. But 'Emperor Wen' couldn't stop thinking too much, always feeling that Prince Yun
It's a slap in the face.
"Let's go into the mountain and see what the harvest is today." 'Emperor Wen' took the lead and entered the mountain, followed by eight dark guards and twelve imperial guards.
Several other princes also accompanied Emperor Wen with their entourage. Only Yan Zhaobai walked slowly into the mountains with Mingruo and the others, followed only by Xunyi and Changshan.
Mingruo calmly released Linglong and Young Master Bai, and after a while, they entered a small forest.
Yan Zhaobai drew an arrow from the quiver behind his back and put it on his bow. He shot it out with a whoosh and hit a fat rabbit. Chang Shan quickly stepped forward to pick up the rabbit and hung it on the side of the horse.
Yan Zhaobai looked at Si Haochen curiously: "Why don't you take action?"
Si Haochen coughed lightly: "I'm afraid of scaring the princess."
Yan Zhaobai looked at the rabbit that was shot, it seemed a little bloody...
