Liu Mastiff was not sure at first whether this was Ma Jun. However, seeing the respect the people around him had for him and the fact that he himself was not like other craftsmen who hurriedly saluted him, he already knew in his heart that this person was Ma Jun.
It was Ma Jun. Liu Mastiff bowed to him. This was a courtesy for his elders. Liu Mastiff said: "Greetings to Uncle Ma!". Ma Jun did not dare to accept it and quickly returned the bow and said: "Greetings to His Royal Highness the Crown Prince."
The two stood up, and Liu Mastiff walked to Ma Jun's side. There was a faint pungent smell on Ma Jun's body, but Liu Mastiff felt that he had never smelled it before. He held Ma Jun's hand cordially and said, "I heard this before.
My father told me about my uncle. I heard that my uncle was a skillful worker and a great talent in the country, so I thought about when I could meet my uncle. Today, at least I have a chance..." Liu Mastiff said with a smile.
"His Highness has given you such praise... I met His Highness when he was young. I never imagined that now, he has become a handsome young man. I don't even dare to recognize him!" Ma Jun said, taking Liu Mastiff with him.
Going to the study room, the changes in Jiang Zuo's mansion were very huge. Ma Jun demolished a large number of houses, leaving only one, which could barely accommodate officials' offices. The rest of the places were either vacant or built.
Liu Mastiff didn't know why.
Entering the study, it was not big and could only accommodate Hua Xiong, Ma Jun, and Liu Mastiff. Cao Pi was waiting at the door. Hua Xiong entered the room and said with some displeasure: "This place is just like Zhang Song's."
The study is almost the same, Ma Jun, you have to be more careful..." Liu Mastiff already knew in his heart that these two people must have some feuds. Sure enough, Ma Jun looked at Hua Xiong in front of him and said with some confusion: "
You look familiar, who are you?"
"Why don't you recognize me? The shoes on your feet are mine..." Hua Xiong was about to say, but when he looked down, he saw that Ma Jun was still wearing the shoes that were damaged before, and he continued
After sewing, Hua Xiong's eyes widened, and without saying anything else, Ma Jun smiled and said: "Oh, it turns out to be Mr. Hua. If you didn't say anything, I thought he was the prince's groom!!"
Liu Mastiff quickly stopped the dispute between the two. He looked at Hua Xiong and coughed. Hua Xiong naturally understood what the prince meant. They came here to ask for something, but Hua Xiong was still a little angry.
, the three of them sat down, Liu Mastiff and Ma Jun chatted for a while, and then talked about the repeating crossbow. As they talked, Liu Mastiff asked: "Does Mr. Ma have such a sharp weapon?"
"Of course there is." Ma Jun understood that the prince wanted to take a look, so he asked the craftsman to bring a repeating crossbow and handed it to Liu Mastiff. Liu Mastiff looked at it carefully, and the more he looked at it, the more he liked it.
The repeating crossbow was very exquisitely made. Liu Mastiff also understood the importance of this object to the country. He was playing with it in his hands, looking very much like the emperor. Ma Jun also kept looking at the prince, and he always had his own worries in his heart.
Nowadays, craftsmen can gather together, and the work has become a gathering point where craftsmen can create at will. This is all related to today's society. It is because today's society pays attention to these things that we can achieve today's results. But if it is in the future,
A hundred years from now, will these things disappear with the times? Ma Jun has always been worried about this. All the officials in the court are disgusted and hostile to the craftsmen.
And this prince is said to be very close to these talented people, so what will his attitude be towards these novel affairs in the future?
It wasn't until he saw the prince happily playing with the crossbow in his hand, and he was extremely happy, that the worries in his heart relaxed. It seemed that the prince was a little different from the rumors, and he was also interested in these.
He could realize how important these would be to the country. In addition, he also discovered that the prince, who was dubbed various benevolent, noble, gentle, and loving people, seemed to be very interested in this kind of military weapon...
The look on his face was very much like that of Emperor Liu Bian who was keen on expanding his territory and wanted to conquer everything.
Since the emperor ascended the throne, the Han Dynasty has basically had no foreign enemies. It has annexed Goguryeo, Japan, and Fuyu and has become a tributary of the Han Dynasty. They directly sent the prime minister to govern, which has taken away the power of their kings. In name, they are the country.
In essence, they were the counties of the Han Dynasty, as well as Zhenla in the southwest, and Funan as well. They also advanced into Xizhou and directly cut off Guishang from the north to the south. All the areas that the Han Dynasty could border were swallowed up by this violent emperor.
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Even further areas, such as Sushen and Dingling, pay tribute to the Han and are also vassals of the Han. Although they are different from Japan, Fuyu and other countries, they are nominally the vassal of the Han. This is a bit scary.
Looking around, most of the people that the Han could come into contact with had already been conquered by the Emperor.
He originally thought that the prince, who was respected and loved by all officials, must be different and gentler, but now it seems that this is not the case.
Seeing that Liu Mastiff liked it so much, Ma Jun said with a smile: "Since Your Highness likes it, just take it..." Hearing Ma Jun's words, Liu Mastiff was overjoyed, pondered for a moment, and said: "How is this?"
Well, I don’t dare to accept the sharp weapon of the country, let alone deceive Ma Gong. It’s Hua Xiaowei who wants to have a fight..." Hearing Liu Mastiff’s words, Hua Xiong thought that it was over. Can this guy know how to do it?
Gift this to yourself??
Unexpectedly, Ma Jun smiled and said, "It's okay, I'll just give you two as gifts..."
"Ah, thank you Magong, thank you so much!!"
"This thing costs 2,000 yuan. Since you are your highness, I will charge you 1,600 yuan. The other one will not change, so the total is 3,600 yuan!" Ma Jun said with a smile. Liu Mastiff was stunned for a moment, and then
He came to his senses and asked Cao Pi to get the money. Hua Xiong was so angry that he almost jumped up and said, "You can just take my money. Why should you even take His Highness's money? He is the prince of the Han Dynasty and can see that."
It will be your honor to mount your repeating crossbow!!!"
"Mr. Hua's words are wrong. I gave one to the emperor for two thousand yuan, but His Highness only received one thousand sixty yuan..." Ma Jun said.
"Is this a gift??Are you robbing money?!"
Hua Xiong pulled up his clothes and was about to argue with him. Liu Mastiff quickly stopped him, looked at Ma Jun and said, "Uncle, I don't have that much money with me. How about I send it to you after I return to the palace?"
"good...."
Liu Mastiff and Hua Xiong fought each other, and the matter was settled. Liu Mastiff then asked about his doubts. He asked: "Uncle, why are there so many old people and children in this general mansion...
.Are they all relatives of the craftsmen?" Ma Jun didn't say anything. He stood up and took Liu Mastiff to visit the general's mansion. Hua Xiong also followed. Everyone had already started working. In the inner courtyard, the craftsmen were working on their own.
Do your own thing.
There is nothing in common. Some people are building huge bicycle frames, while others are also tinkering with fist-sized stones.
Ma Jun explained: "These craftsmen are all great craftsmen. They previously learned from the Hongdu Sect and made various novel utensils. They made what they wanted to make here. Most of them failed, but occasionally they did.
Successful. Your Highness looks at the man on the far right. He has recently increased the continuous fire crossbow to the point where it can fire nine times in a row. This is considered a great success in the near future..."
After reading this, he came to the outer courtyard. Here, there were various silk spinning machines and even various items that Liu Mastiff had never seen in his life. Children and the like were using them. Ma Jun explained:
"As for them, they are the first batch to use these tools skillfully and learn how to make them, and then tell the rest of the craftsmen. Of course, those are official craftsmen, we call them small craftsmen. They are all engaged in construction, block building and the like.
...Of course, after the things are made and can be used, they can also make them in large quantities and provide them in large quantities..."
Liu Mastiff nodded and said: "This is indeed very good, but why are they all children or old people? The first use of these things must be dangerous. They should not be allowed to do this kind of thing."
Ma Jun was silent for a long time, and then said: "Your Highness, you don't know that these are beggars in Luoyang who have no farmland, no settlement, and no way to make a living... They are all poor people. I found them because I want them to be safe."
If you can eat, you won't starve to death..." Hearing Ma Jun's words, Hua Xiong was fine, but Liu Mastiff was shocked. He widened his eyes and said in disbelief: "Within Luoyang
,How can there be such poor people???"
"Your Highness, the majority of people in the world are poor people. Where can there be none?"
"Isn't there a relief agency? What do they eat!!"
"They support the people in the countryside. Those people who have land and are registered in their household registrations cannot be regarded as..."
"There...are so many?"
"Many?? No, Your Highness, there are not many of them. Luoyang is at the foot of the emperor, and the officials are hardworking and love the people. The ones here are the fewest in the world. Among the big Han people, there are not many such people. Maybe they will not be hungry."
Death is not much better. I can only survive all day long by waiting for relief from the government. Previously, there were wealthy families who dared to help the common people, but now, they don’t dare anymore..." Ma Jun said
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Liu Mastiff thought for a long time, but did not say anything.
After Ma Jun finished speaking, he didn't say much, but Hua Xiong said: "Your Highness, you don't have to care. No matter what time it is, there will always be poor people... Some people are getting richer and richer, and some are getting richer and richer.
People are getting poorer and poorer. This is not something you can think about or change. Even the saints in ancient times could not change this. They can only say a few words of mercy... This is the natural truth...
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"No, this is not natural..." Liu Mastiff shook his head and looked at Hua Xiong and Ma Jun in front of him. At this moment, he looked so serious and solemn. He said: "I swear,
After I ascend the throne, no one in the Han Dynasty will suffer from hunger and cold anymore, everyone will have arable land, everyone will have spare clothes... I will do what my ancestors couldn't do!!"
Ma Jun was shocked. Looking at the confident and serious prince in front of him, he fell silent and didn't say much. It was a good thing that the prince could think about the people of the world. At this time, you can't destroy him.
With this confidence, maybe when he grows up, he will understand how difficult it is to do what he just said. Everyone has food and clothing. It seems that such a world can only exist in the ancient times of Yao and Shun.
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Just as Ma Jun was thinking, Hua Xiong beside him suddenly laughed. He looked at the prince and said, "Your Highness is so heroic!"
"If I can live to that day, I will help His Highness create such a prosperous world!!!"
Ma Jun looked at Hua Xiong beside him in surprise, this guy is also crazy???