Chapter 087: Please look forward to my next arrival
"What do you want to do?"
Fang Yuan and Juzi spoke at the same time.
Juzi originally wanted to stand in front of Fang Yuan.
But Fang Yuan was young and reacted faster, protecting the giant behind him.
The state officials guarding the gate reacted immediately and rushed to Fang Yuan and the two of them, guarding them on both sides.
"I don't want to settle a score with you now."
"Where is that person just now? Where does he live? I want to challenge him!"
Xue Bowu put his hands on his hips and said loudly.
"There, the third house from here."
Fang Yuan frowned, pointed in the opposite direction and said in a deep voice.
"One, two, three...thank you."
Xue Bowu looked over and counted it himself.
Then he turned around, shouted thank you to Fang Yuan, and walked over.
It seemed that he almost fell down because his body had not yet recovered.
Judging from the way he walks, his body seems to have been hollowed out, and he must have not recovered yet.
"Fang Yuan, he... isn't he abnormal?"
Juzi looked at Xue Bowu's back with a strange expression.
The young man's reaction surprised him.
I thought I was just squatting here to find trouble for Fang Yuan.
Unexpectedly, I asked two people for directions.
"I don't know, it's possible."
"Zheng Jiu, go and find out about Xue Bowu."
Fang Yuan shook his head and said uncertainly.
Today, Pei Yinghua and others all interceded for Xue Bowu, which surprised him.
"Yes."
Zheng Jiu left in response.
"Fang Yuan, let's not go look at the cement road, right?"
Juzi suggested.
Xue Bowu is a very powerful person.
I just saw it in the Governor's Mansion.
It would be dangerous if he appeared again midway.
"Big man, you are already old, why are you afraid of a young person?"
Fang Yuan looked at him speechlessly.
Xue Bowu is awesome, but don’t worry too much based on his appearance.
And it’s not like the two of them went out without escorts, so there’s no need to worry too much.
"Who said I'm afraid?"
The giant was immediately dissatisfied and his beard twitched.
The two got on the carriage and set off in the direction of the cement factory in the west of the city.
There are very few workers in the cement factory today. They worked overtime last night to pave the cement road. They will be closed today.
Now there is a long, flat and spacious cement road from the west to the south of the city.
It's not dry yet, but it's already taking shape, and it's estimated that it will be officially open to traffic in two or three days.
"Greetings, sir, giant!"
Liao Fengmao walked over, his eyes bloodshot.
He yawned and looked like he hadn't slept well.
"Didn't you sleep well last night?"
Fang Yuan patted his shoulder and asked.
"The road was paved at Yin last night."
"After paving the road, I checked the situation of the factory again, but I'm still awake."
Liao Fengmao scratched his head and said sarcastically.
He was just about to lie down casually in the factory.
But just as he lay down, the security guard on duty reported Fang Yuan's arrival.
Now, the security company established by Fang Yuan arranges security guards to guard various factories.
The same goes for Ji Rufeng and the others. The security company established by Fang Yuan is responsible for the security work.
"Thank you for your hard work. Let's go back and rest."
Fang Yuan nodded.
There are other supervisors in the cement factory, so Liao Fengmao does not necessarily need to be accompanied.
Speaking of supervisors, Fang Yuan was wondering if it was necessary to recall all these supervisors and continue to serve as the guards of the Fang Mansion.
There are only thirty guards in the Fang Mansion, eight are assigned to the cement factory, and there are also a few in other factories, which greatly reduces the strength of the Fang Mansion.
But these are all trustworthy people. If you don’t put your own people in important places, you will not feel very secure, and you are afraid that the core technology will be stolen.
It seems that Fang Mansion’s guards need to recruit some talents, and cultivating some talents who are completely loyal to themselves is the best way to go.
"Thank you, Master."
"Oh, by the way, there is news about the coal mine you asked me to inquire about."
Liao Fengmao saluted Fang Yuan and prepared to leave.
But suddenly he remembered the coal mine news that Fang Yuan had been asking him to inquire about.
He was so busy paving roads these days that he didn't even return to Fang Mansion and forgot to tell Fang Yuan.
"Say."
Fang Yuan suddenly became interested.
Nowadays, charcoal is used for heating in the calcining process of cement plants and steel plants.
The temperature produced by charcoal is not as high as that produced by coal, which does not achieve the effect Fang Yuan wants.
And now that the weather is cold, Fang Yuan also wants to refine some anthracite from the coal mine for heating. After all, charcoal is prone to carbon monoxide poisoning.
"Wudong Mountain in Yushe County is an entire mountain, but it belongs to the Xue family in Fenyin."
"To be precise, it belongs to the two siblings Xue Jiaoyan and Xue Bowu. It was left to them by their father during his lifetime."
Liao Fengmao said respectfully.
Because so few people use coal in this era, it took him so long to find out.
In fact, coal in this era is not called coal, but called coal or black coal, etc., and the usage rate is very low.
"It's actually his?"
Fang Yuan looked a little weird.
I just met Xue Bowu today.
Now I found out that Coal Mountain belongs to him.
This was the first time that Fang Yuan encountered such a coincidence.
"Master, do you know him?"
Liao Fengmao asked curiously.
He hasn't had time to inquire about the situation of the two siblings.
I just know that the Fenyin Xue family is one of the three wealthy families in Hedong.
"Huh, more than just acquaintance?"
"Fang Yuan was almost injured by him today."
Juzi interrupted and said angrily.
When he thought that Xue Bowu almost hurt Fang Yuan, he became angry.
Not only Xue Bowu was angry, but also Ji Rufeng and several other cheap businessmen.
"How dare you disrespect my master!"
Liao Fengmao suddenly became furious, his eyes filled with evil intent.
"This matter is over, don't pursue it any further."
"You try to contact their siblings to buy them."
Fang Yuan shook his head and said.
The matter of Xue Bowu is over.
If he still comes to make trouble, then we will deal with it.
What we should do now is how to buy Wudongshan?
"Yes."
Liao Fengmao respectfully says yes.
But I'm still a little angry.
The Lord humiliates his ministers to death, and he does not allow others to harm his master.
"Go back and rest."
Fang Yuan waved his hands.
I wandered around the cement factory with Juzi, and then walked for a while in the south direction of the city.
After they felt that there was no problem with the cement road, the two of them did not continue walking and got on the carriage to return.
Night falls.
Royal Merchant House.
Li Shimin received an exciting news.
An urgent battle report coming from eight hundred miles away from Chang'an City.
"Your Majesty, Shuofang has taken it!"
"Liang Luoren attacked Liang Shidu in a sneak attack, cut off Liang Shidu's head, and led the generals in the city to surrender."
Li Junxian reported excitedly.
This is exciting news.
"Okay, okay, okay!"
"Front Liang Luoren as the governor of Qinzhou in Hedong Province, and change Shuofang area into Xiazhou!"
"Order Chai Shao and Xue Wanjun to guard Shuofang. Everything remains the same. Don't let the East Turks get the news."
Li Shimin was very excited.
Shuofang was finally captured, and the Tang Dynasty was finally unified.
Attacking the Eastern Turks from the north to wipe out the shame of the Wei River is just around the corner.
"Yes!"
Li Junxian responded immediately.
Retreat and carry out Li Shimin's orders.
Order people eight hundred miles to bring the news back as soon as possible.
"Congratulations, Your Majesty!"
Du Miaoyan and Princess Xiangcheng were also here, expressing their congratulations to Li Shimin.
Since the thirteenth year of Daye, the Shuofang area has been occupied by Liang Shidu, which has always been a worry for the imperial court. It took more than ten years for it to be finally unified.
This is a happy event worthy of celebration.
"The victory has been decided, and the war with the Eastern Turks is about to begin!"
"Miaoyan, buy as much grain and grass as possible in Liaozhou, but be careful not to raise the price of grain."
After Li Shimin got excited, he analyzed the battle situation.
After Shuofang takes over, it's time to launch an attack on the Eastern Turks.
Before the Eastern Turks discovered this, they took the Eastern Turks by surprise and destroyed them in one fell swoop.
"Yes!"
Du Miaoyan respectfully said yes.
"Xiangcheng, pack your luggage. We will return to Chang'an City early tomorrow morning."
Li Shimin said loudly.
He has to arrange the next war himself.
In the fight against the East Turks, there can be no relaxation.
At that time, the Eastern Turkic cavalry swept across the world, and the Tang Dynasty suffered too many losses.
If it hadn't been for the heavy snowfall in the East Turks in the past two years, the Tang Dynasty would not have dared to go to war against the East Turks easily.
"Ah? You've only been here two days and you're going back?"
"Father, can I stay?"
Princess Xiangcheng said aggrievedly.
It took two or three days of carriage ride to reach Liaozhou, and I had to go back within two days.
Not to mention that the carriage ride is tiring, I haven’t had enough fun yet, and I haven’t asked Du Miaoyan when she fell in love with Fang Yuan.
"Nonsense!"
"How can a majestic princess stay outside the palace for a long time?"
Li Shimin suddenly said with a straight face.
"Father, just be okay."
"I'm going to get married in the spring next year. I won't have the chance to play in the future. Just be okay."
Princess Xiangcheng came to Li Shimin's side, took Li Shimin's hand and said coquettishly.
"You girl, let go of Father!"
"Miaoyan, please send someone to Fang Mansion to ask if Fang Yuan has slept. I will leave early tomorrow morning and say goodbye to him tonight."
Li Shimin felt uncomfortable being shaken and pushed her away.
He didn’t refuse or agree, he turned to look at Du Miaoyan and said.
Princess Xiangcheng was overjoyed and giggled.
If there is no objection, it is the default.
It’s okay if you don’t keep up when you return tomorrow.
"Yes."
Du Miaoyan should be.
Let the servants go to Fang Mansion overnight.
It's still early, it's still midnight, so I probably haven't slept yet.
Sure enough, as Du Miaoyan thought, the servants came back to report that Fang Yuan was awake and welcomed them.
Fang Mansion and Li Shimin arrived.
"Boss Li, why did you go back after only two days?"
Fang Yuan was in the hall and got up after seeing them.
At this time, Hongxu and Qinggao were already boiling water for tea.
The weather is getting colder, and the two of them no longer show their bellies like before.
"There is good news from Chang'an City. Shuofang has captured it. I have to rush back."
Li Shimin chuckled.
People feel refreshed when happy events happen, and he is extremely happy now.
Sure enough, Fang Yuan's strategy was right, and he succeeded in driving a wedge with Liang Luoren.
"Did Shuofang win?"
"Hahaha, good thing, great thing!"
Fang Yuan was also overjoyed.
Although Shuofang’s victory is a sure thing.
But I was very happy to actually hear it.
Now Fang Yuan has fully integrated into Datang, and hopes that Datang will get better and better.
"So I have to go back, there are some things I need to deal with."
Li Shimin smiled and said.
When I go back this time, I will have a showdown with Fang Yuan next time and see what Fang Yuan’s expression looks like.
"It should."
"Come, please take a seat."
"Brother, this master, please sit down, too."
Fang Yuan did not ask further questions.
Invite everyone to sit down, including Li Junxian.
Li Junxian did not sit down immediately, but looked at Li Shimin.
After getting Li Shimin's consent, he thanked Fang Yuan before sitting down.
"What's your surname, the master brother?"
Fang Yuan poured the first cup of tea to Li Junxian.
Fang Yuan actually thanked him today, but the person he thanked was Li Daye.
But now that he saw Li Junxian, Fang Yuan wanted to express his gratitude in person.
"Li Junxian."
Li Junxian replaced wine with tea and drank it with a smile.
"Li Junxian?!"
Fang Yuan was a little surprised.
This name is not unfamiliar.
There were many legends in that era of later generations.
"Does Governor Fang know me?"
Li Junxian put down his tea cup and asked curiously.
He feels that he has great martial arts skills, but his reputation is not outstanding outside.
Li Shimin and others also looked at Fang Yuan curiously.
"I don't know."
Fang Yuan shook his head, his smile was a little stiff.
He picked up the tea cup and drank tea to relieve the embarrassment at this moment.
Li Junxian heard Fang Yuan say that he didn't know him, so he didn't ask any more questions.
"Prefect Fang, I am here to say goodbye to you."
"I don't know when we will meet next time, but I will still come."
Li Shimin smiled and said.
The look in Fang Yuan's eyes became a bit violent and expectant.
When we meet again, you brat will call me Your Majesty. Let’s see if you still dare to be arrogant.
"It's okay, but you can come over."
Fang Yuan smiled and said.
Instead of Hong Xu, I poured tea for Li Shimin and others.
"Hahaha, Governor Fang is so funny."
"Look forward to my next visit."
Li Shimin laughed.
I thought Fang Yuan was joking.
Fang Yuan smiled and said nothing, and did not answer the question.
"This time I say goodbye, I have something else to tell you."
"Do you remember the Yellow River dam I told you last time?"
Li Shimin stopped his smile and said seriously.
The Yellow River dams have always been an issue he has been concerned about.
If the Yellow River dam collapses, the harm will be great.
It may harm the lives and property of hundreds of thousands of people in several states.
"Know."
Fang Yuan is also a righteous person.
Floods have been a problem since ancient times.
Even in the era of advanced science and technology in later generations, it will still exist.
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However, floods in later generations were mostly caused by heavy rain or continuous rainy days.
There are almost no cases like the current situation of dams bursting on the Yellow River, Yangtze River, etc.
"Before I came, I had already mentioned cement to His Majesty."
"After I go back, the Ministry of Industry should send someone over soon."
"Sooner rather than later, I hope you can provide personnel and technical support."
Li Shimin said solemnly.
The problem of Yellow River dams is urgent.
It is just as important as counterattacking the Eastern Turks.
"Don't worry, I have someone who can make arrangements."
"But I can't guarantee that the cement will be useful."
Fang Yuan nodded solemnly.
The Yellow River dams were of great importance, and he did not dare to neglect or guarantee them.
Cement treatment of Yellow River dams is definitely useful, but Fang Yuan doesn’t know what the current problems are with Yellow River dams.
It is very stupid to just pat your chest and assure yourself when you don't know something. Fang Yuan can't be that stupid.
"I understand, let's do our best."
"If, and I mean if, if you are free, I want you to go in person."
Li Shimin is serious.
No one can guarantee a thing.
Even as an emperor, he would not dare to promise to win the master's degree before today.
There is also the Eastern Turks who are about to attack, but they dare not say that they can definitely destroy them.
But Li Shimin hoped that Fang Yuan could go in person because he felt that Fang Yuan was reliable and trustworthy.
"There are too many things going on in Liaozhou now, so I have no time to do anything, and I don't know how to control floods."
"Boss Li, you must not ask the emperor for such an arduous task on my behalf."
Fang Yuan quickly refused and warned Li Shimin.
There is a big difference between providing technical support and doing it in person.
If the former fails to govern, at most it will face some blame and scolding.
But if the latter fails, the lives of hundreds of thousands of people will be affected, and they will be implicated.
This is what officialdom is like. Some things are obviously well-intentioned, but the results are definitely not good.
"You should think about it carefully."
"If you agree, I will ask Your Majesty to correct your official position on your behalf."
Li Shimin thought that Fang Yuan just didn't want to go because he was busy.
Therefore, I still hope that Fang Yuan can go and put forward generous conditions.
"Don't think about it."
"Thank you for your kindness."
Fang Yuan still shook his head.
There is not much difference between being the acting governor of Liaozhou or the official governor.
There is absolutely no need to take that risk.
"Okay, then I won't force you."
Li Shimin sighed.
But I'm still a little reluctant.
Fang Yuan is his wise minister, and he will definitely get twice the result with half the effort. Others don't have the same effect.
"Miss Du, the tea today is very good."
Fang Yuan changed the topic, not wanting to get entangled in this point.
"Fang Yuan, didn't you say you called me by my name?"
Du Miaoyan did not answer, but glared at Fang Yuan.
During the day, she even agreed with Fang Yuan to call him by his name.
Princess Xiangcheng on the side suddenly became interested and looked at Du Miaoyan with a bright smile.
Du Miaoyan's face became hot when she looked at her, but she completely pretended that she didn't know she was looking at her.
"Ah, sorry."
Fang Yuan was stunned and smiled.
He didn't pay much attention to this and just barked casually.
"Today, five aristocratic families ordered tea from me."
"I have recorded it all in the account book. If you need to check it, I will send it to you."
"They only gave you a deposit, and they will pay the balance after delivery. I will share the bonus with you every six months."
Du Miaoyan snorted and said slowly.
As she thought, Wang Zhicheng was not the only one ordering tea today.
Most of them order more than 500 kilograms, and it takes some time to deliver.
"No, just keep the account books and keep track of them. I trust you."
Fang Yuan shook his head and said.
The Royal Merchant House represents the royal identity.
There is no need to hide this little money from yourself.
And Du Miaoyan is a trustworthy person, so there is no need to worry.
"Thank you."
Du Miaoyan didn't expect that Fang Yuan would say that he believed her.
I was stunned for a moment, then a warm current surged from my heart, and I smiled sweetly.
Li Shimin watched the whole process with some surprise in his heart. He looked at Du Miaoyan and then at his daughter, guessing that Du Miaoyan liked Fang Yuan.
Fang Yuan is his dream minister. Judging from his current abilities, as long as he doesn't act foolishly, he will definitely be a very popular minister in the future.
If such a good talent is snatched away by that guy Lao Du as his son-in-law, wouldn’t it be a big loss for you?
But after thinking about it, I only have one daughter to marry in Xiangcheng, and she has been betrothed to the Xiao family. I have no other daughters to marry, so I can only forget it.
After sitting for another quarter of an hour, Li Shimin felt that it was almost time to go back.
"Prefect Fang, let's go back first. We have to travel early tomorrow morning."
Li Shimin stood up and said.
"I'll give it to you."
Fang Yuan nodded and stood up.
Du Miaoyan and others naturally stood up as well.
Soon, Fang Yuan sent several people out to the door.
"Farewell."
"President Fang, please look forward to my next visit."
Li Shimin stopped at the door, looked at Fang Yuan, and smiled meaningfully.
"Not sent."
Fang Yuan pursed his lips and was a little speechless.
Li Shimin's smile grew stronger, turned around and left, disappearing into the night.