"Fourth Master wants to found a country?" Mr. Lu said directly after hearing Lin Yutong's handling of the gunpowder matter.
Lin Yutong was stunned by these words, "Why would you think so, sir?"
Mr. Lu and Mr. Fan looked at each other: "Isn't that what you mean?"
The corner of Lin Yutong's mouth moved, but he really couldn't deny it, "The northwest side is not the problem, the problem is the barbarians from the north."
The implication is that if we win this year, the conditions for Jianguo will be met.
Mr. Fan frowned and looked at Lin Yutong: "Madam, this matter of founding the country must not be careless! Deciding the capital, naming the country, canonizing and worshiping heaven, and most importantly, the palace... all of these must be prepared in advance. If something like this happens this year
We must start preparations for our intention from now on. This includes the ceremonial dress for the enthronement, the imperial robes, the official seal, the jade seal, etc. This is not only a matter of time constraints, but also an important matter. We have to set aside some money."
Lin Yutong took a breath of air, this is all money-burning work.
"Save it, just save it." Lin Yutong pointed in the direction of the palace, "I think the palace is quite good now. Just ask someone to simply repair it and it will be usable. It doesn't have to be so particular. Besides,
There aren't that many people in this palace, so it doesn't take up much space. Just save your face first, and the rest doesn't matter..."
"Madam!" Mr. Lu said with a serious expression, "It is a blessing for all the people in the world that you and Fourth Master can save money. However, this is not only your private matter, but also the dignity of a country. Some things can be saved, and some things are not worth it at all.
Can’t save.”
Lin Yutong scratched his head: "Let's slow down this matter for a while. I have to ask Fourth Master what he means and then we can discuss it."
Mr. Lu stopped asking questions and instead talked about the gunpowder, "...it's outrageous, it's indeed outrageous!"
Lin Yutong nodded: "These gunpowders, according to the found weight, are enough to blow up half of the capital. This will cost hundreds of thousands of lives to pave the way for him. I have already written to Mrs. Jiang, and Zhang Ge must have felt the same in his heart."
It’s time to make some trade-offs.”
Mr. Fan nodded: "Then according to Fourth Master's wishes, destroy these gunpowder with great fanfare."
Afterwards, the capital city seemed to be on fire, and the former residence of King Zhao almost turned into a dunghill. Everything dirty and smelly was piled at the entrance of King Zhao's mansion.
Even Fang Wenshan has been implicated. I don’t know who said that this is the governor sent by King Zhao, so this is simply synonymous with disaster. Although he has never taken office since he came, he has also been labeled as King Zhao’s.
Label.
Mrs. Bai looked at her husband, "If that doesn't work, ask me to go there shamelessly... to meet Mr. Lin... no, to meet Madam. Let's see if the marriage between my sister-in-law and the eldest son of the Lin family can be brought up again."
King Zhao is finished, and his brother-in-law is determined to follow the fourth master again. This makes their status even more embarrassing. Although they have not taken up the post of governor, they really have no intention of bowing to the fourth master.
Now that we are in this situation, we have to bow our heads.
Fang Wenshan shook his head: "You can't go, I have to go! Now, we have to quickly find a way to bring all the family members back. We can't stay in that place in Jinling. I'm afraid that I don't know when the whole family will die.
.”
Bai's face turned pale.
Lin Yutong did not expect Fang Wenshan's visit.
"...There was really no other way, so I had to ask Madam for help..." Fang Wenshan looked a little embarrassed. It was really embarrassing to ask a grown man to talk softly to a woman.
Lin Yutong frowned, this matter was not only Fang Wenshan's, but also Fang Qingshan's. Looking at Fang Qingshan's face, this matter must be resolved properly.
"I understand." She nodded, "I will send someone there. But it is not up to me to decide what the Fang family will choose." The Fang family is a wealthy family, and their branch may not be able to speak.
It was not his junior's turn to make the final decision on matters in the clan. Therefore, Lin Yutong's implication was to ask him to do the work he needed to do in advance.
That day I was reading a booklet in the study when Sanlang came to see me and send me an invitation.
It turns out that Huiwen Pavilion is about to reopen.
But this guy has a really bad taste. He actually gave Huiwen Pavilion a name that everyone is familiar with - Longyuan Tower.
The corners of Lin Yutong's mouth twitched vaguely, and he whispered: "Don't your name clearly tell people that this place is related to the royal family? How can you find out the news?"
Sanlang was stunned, "Everyone now knows that this place was originally the place of King Zhao. The fourth master had not yet founded the country and ascended the throne. Everyone did not think of the fourth master. They only thought it was called Longyuan Tower because of King Zhao. Of course.
, if you think it’s not good, it’s still too late to change it now. Why don’t you call it...Huibin Building?" He looked at Lin Yutong tentatively, "What do you think?"
Lin Yutong almost spit out his tea, "Why don't you just call Hua Man Lou!"
Sanlang was frightened all of a sudden, pointing at Lin Yutong: "You...you...you..."
Lin Yutong regretted his quick words, but the expression on his face did not change. "What's wrong with me? What I said is wrong? You didn't plan to get a bunch of women in it? Each one is more beautiful than a flower. What is it called a house full of flowers?"
Sanlang wiped the cold sweat from his head: "It turned out to be such a flowery house. It scared me to death."
"If not this, what else could it be?" Lin Yutong snorted, "Okay, I don't care what you call it anymore, just call it whatever you want."
"Then let's call it Longyuan Tower." Sanlang answered quickly, waiting for it to happen in the future. No wonder, with this name, his status will be much more transcendent. Besides, he really doesn't want the name Huamanlou.
Ruining idols. So he explained: "Forget it with Huamanlou, I have no intention of providing that unhealthy service. We are all doing clean business. Listening to music and storytelling, and other things, no! Our elegance is true.
"Elegance." He said, after a pause, "Now for this candidate, I plan to choose from the girls who have been victimized in the Jiaofang Division. Those who can sing or dance, but those who can't, just stand at the counter while carrying the dishes.
If it doesn’t work out, I still need someone to sweep the floor. Do you think so? Madam.”
Lin Yutong nodded. Only someone like Sanlang who comes from later generations can accept these people without any psychological burden. He will not discriminate against them, laugh at them, or trample on them. As long as he works hard, he will not treat these poor women.
Too harsh treatment. "You can think of this, good! I may not be able to go that day, I am grounded. But the gift will definitely be delivered."
Grounded?
The corners of Saburo's mouth couldn't help but curl up, and then he said sadly and regretfully: "That's really a pity."
Lin Yutong opened the drawer and threw the house deed to Sanlang, "If you want to laugh out loud, don't hold it in..."
After sending away Sanlang who was holding back his laughter, Lin Yutong sat down on the chair in frustration. Thinking that if the fourth master left for a whole year, would he really have to stay in the house for a whole year?
However, the fourth master, who was unanimously believed to be heading to the west with his sword pointed at the northwest, did not continue to the west in the direction of Gansu. Instead, he passed Yulinwei and headed directly to the north.
"Further north is the grassland." Li Jishan frowned, "What is Fourth Master doing?"
Liu Shuquan shook his head: "The king's heart is unpredictable! The king's heart is unpredictable!"
"I still think you are a god. Is there anything you don't know?" Li Jishan said unceremoniously.
Liu Shuquan chuckled: "The fourth master either wants to fight a war with the barbarians, or he wants to negotiate with the barbarians. Or he wants to fight a war first and then negotiate peace. The long-term consumption is not good for us. Rest and recuperation is easier said than done.
It’s difficult to get started. Stable border areas are very important.”
Li Jishan nodded and took a deep look at Liu Shuquan: "Then let's see, how many percent of your guesses were correct this time?"
In the evening, Fourth Master asked about the current political situation in the grassland.
Liu Shuquan said: "It has existed in name only for decades. Each tribe fell apart and fought on its own. This is both a good thing and a bad thing for us."
The good thing is that without a strong leader, you can defeat them one by one.
The bad thing is that no one can restrain these forces, and it is very likely that the gourd will rise again just as the water ladle is pressed.
The fourth master nodded, "Then invite the leaders of these tribes, and let's sit down and have a good chat first." Nowadays, the people outside the pass are all Manchu and Mongolian tribes. It is difficult to deal with others, but it is really great to deal with them.
It's easy. In the final analysis, it's familiarity. If he is really asked to target these tribes, he will not be able to get over this hurdle.
Manchu and Mongolia used to be able to form alliances, why can't they form alliances with these tribes now?
As long as the interests are sufficient, there is no one who cannot be connected by the chain of interests.
Liu Shuquan and Li Jishan looked at each other, both of them thinking a little.
"Fourth Master, if he is not of my race, his heart must be different." Li Jishan thought about it for a long time before he said it.
The fourth master shook his head and looked at Li Jishan, "Did this world look like this in the beginning? No! No! Didn't they all merge with each other step by step? If we are not of the same race, can't we coexist?" He waved.
Waving his hand, "You don't have to say anything, I have my own concerns."
Seeing that Li Jishan wanted to talk, Liu Shuquan pulled him and quickly retreated.
"Why didn't you tell me to finish what I said?" Li Jishan shook off Liu Shuquan's hand and said angrily.
Liu Shuquan glanced at Li Jishan: "Senior brother, when did you become a minister?"
"It doesn't matter whether I am a sycophant or not. The key is that I have just discovered that you are a sycophant now!" Li Jishan pointed at Liu Shuquan, "You don't advise me at this time... you only care about protecting yourself. You are a complete and utter sycophant."
He sneered, "I thought I was the only one who could speak well. I didn't expect that my noble junior brother would be even better!"
"Oh, my senior brother!" Liu Shuquan cried out in grievance, "Senior brother, I am really doing this for your own good! Chanayayan is certainly a good quality for you. But don't forget, there is another thing called - Qian