The person leading the team actually doesn't have much suspense anymore.
Someone who is stable enough, understands the overall situation, knows etiquette, understands business, and most importantly, has a considerable understanding of Shu Brocade.
And there is only one person in the field who can satisfy this, and that is Cai Zhaoji.
In fact, there is no need for too many verbal blessings. The bond between Yi Xiaotian and Cai Zhaoji can no longer be separated casually.
So when Yi Xiaotian said Cai Zhaoji's name, she stood up without hesitation and nodded to Yi Xiaotian.
"Zhao Ji... We are going to Sichuan this time. The journey is difficult and dangerous... We must put safety first in everything. Even if we don't think about Shu Brocade, we must return safely."
When Yi Xiaotian looked at Cai Zhaoji, there was actually guilt in his eyes.
The two have been dependent on each other for so many years. They originally had a tavern. Without Cai Zhaoji, they probably would not have been able to open it.
It can be said that the acquaintance with Cai Zhaoji was the beginning of the story of more than ten years.
In this regard, Yi Xiaotian felt that he had less and less time to relive the carefree, reserved and poor but extremely happy days with Cai Zhaoji.
As if she had read Yi Xiaotian's thoughts, Cai Zhaoji walked gently to Yi Xiaotian's side and held his hand tightly.
"I know, it belongs to Mr. Duyi."
"Thanks a lot…"
"If anything, sir is clearly the one who deserves the most rest."
Cai Zhaoji said softly, and under Yi Xiaotian's stunned eyes, she gently stood on tiptoes——
Although it was a dragonfly's touch, it felt like an electric shock to Yi Xiaotian.
When she came back to her senses, she saw Cai Zhaoji's cheeks turning red with embarrassment, turning around stiffly, and returned to her seat as if running for her life.
I don't know who blew the whistle, which made Yi Xiaotian panic.
But... when Yi Xiaotian looked around again, he saw everyone's eyes were happy.
This says it all.
——
There isn’t much to worry about in terms of subsequent candidates.
Zhen Luo and Diao Chan will follow Cai Zhaoji to Sichuan. Except for Cai Zhaoji, Zhen Luo and Diao Chan are the two most proficient in business among everyone. The two of them will follow Cai Zhaoji, one will do the accounting, and the other will take care of chores. There is no doubt about the efficiency of the trio.
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What is more surprising is that Yi Xiaotian chose Ma Jun to accompany him.
Ma Jun was not too surprised by this, but seeing that many people had doubts, Yi Xiaotian explained to everyone:
"Actually, a long time ago, I gave Yueying and Deheng their proposals on how to overcome the complex terrain of mountainous areas. Last night, Deheng talked to me and said that he was confident that he would be able to overcome the difficulty of having feasible transportation in Shu within this year.
In this case, if he solves the problem of traveling equipment during his stay in Shu, it is very likely that we will not need to open a trade route around Hanzhong."
"Besides, if Deheng is allowed to follow him, he can continue his old business. Am I right?"
Having said this, Yi Xiaotian smiled and patted Ma Jun on the shoulder, while Ma Jun nodded sheepishly.
"Old profession? Didn't Deheng always study with Yueying in the craftsman's workshop? Didn't he do something else to make a living before?"
Even Zhen Luo, who has followed Yi Xiaotian for a long time, is a little unclear about this.
"It's nothing..."
Ma Jun scratched his head, fearing that everyone would laugh at him if he said something.
However, seeing everyone's curious eyes and receiving encouragement from Yi Xiaotian, Ma Jun mustered up his courage and spoke to everyone:
"I... my family was poor when I was young. Although I now make many exquisite products with my eldest sister, and even have various weapons and crossbows... But before, all I thought about was filling my stomach, so I focused on developing water.
On farm equipment such as cars..."
"I see…"
Everyone suddenly realized that some people actually knew that Ma Jun, besides studying machine weapons and other things with Huang Yueying, had actually trial-produced many very effective irrigation tools at Youjian Villa near Chang'an.
Overturned cars, waterwheels, etc. In fact, many of them have begun to spread in the north, and Ma Jun's name has appeared frequently in people's conversations.
"So...sir asked you to enter Sichuan for...?"
Ma Dai still couldn't figure it out. This kid had been impatient since he was young. Although he was very calm when fighting, his rough characteristics would still be exposed at other times.
"Ah...I...I haven't finished speaking yet."
Ma Jun stuttered a little, and when Ma Dai said this, he became a little panicked.
"Deheng, tell me, it doesn't matter, no one will laugh at you."
Yi Xiaotian encouraged Ma Jun again. He finally overcame his stuttering, stabilized and said:
"Similarly...because I always had no clothes to wear when I was a child. In fact...before I was taken to Chang'an by my husband, I had been studying the weaving machine."
"When I went to Shu, I really wanted to learn from Shu's silk brocade-making technology. In fact... in fact, now my damask weaving machine has finished products... but... I always feel that there are still some places that are not in place, so
…so…"
Ma Jun's voice became weaker and weaker. Although he had lived a carefree life these years and he had finally gained some weight, his cowardly temper still needed to be tempered.
"So you all understand, right? Deheng is an expert in silk weaving. The reason why he has been afraid to tell you is because he is afraid that you will laugh at him for doing a woman's job, but..."
Yi Xiaotian grabbed Ma Jun and put him under his arm, causing Ma Jun to panic and be at a loss.
But Yi Xiaotian's words made Ma Jun gradually calm down:
"I told you a long time ago that there is no distinction between ability and hobbies between men and women. Of course there are women in the army, and men are indispensable in front of the loom. As long as you are willing to do it, even if the world does not recognize your behavior
, ridicule, insult your personality, in our villa, you only need to do what makes you happy."
"Of course... I said it earlier. I'm afraid you, Deheng, don't know about this, right?"
Yi Xiaotian grabbed Ma Jun's face, but Ma Jun didn't resist anything this time——
Because he was crying profusely now.
"I know...I know, sir, thank you...Thank you, sir...I...I, Ma Jun...have made a decision that I will never regret in my life, and that is to enter Youjian Villa..."
After being released, Ma Jun was incoherent and covered his face in tears. Yi Xiaotian patted his shoulder while Huang Yueying came over to comfort Ma Jun like a little adult.
This little follower of mine has a sad face all day long, and he has never been able to find a solution.
Now that I think about it, I realize that he actually has a knot in his mind.
"Deheng, don't cry!"
"Look at you, you are obviously so happy. What is there to cry about?"
"Now you know what's going on, sir?"
Huang Yueying patted Ma Jun's head in an extremely magical way, but Ma Jun just nodded his head and couldn't speak clearly.
Yi Xiaotian watched from the side. Although he wanted to complain that Huang Yueying had cried so hard just before, he didn't want to disturb such a happy scene.