Liu Xi originally wanted to get Ma Jun to talk more about the Di newspaper, but Ma Jun obviously didn't want to stay here any longer. He was not in a very good mood. Mr. Xing had extraordinary significance to these veterans.
, Ma Jun also wanted to pay homage to him, but of course, he couldn't go to Xizhou, so he could only go to Zhonglie Hall. Liu Xi didn't keep him anymore, Ma Jun paid his respects, and then left, seeing Ma Jun off.
, Liu Xi began to think for himself.
With the help of printing technology, it is not difficult for temples to set up dibao in various places. However, the territory of the Han Dynasty is too vast. I am afraid that the time for Luoyang's dibao this month to reach some remote places has already passed.
Three or four months, but this has no impact. Anyway, the decrees conveyed to officials in various places still have to be delivered through the inns. The common people can probably know what happened, and there is no need to pay attention to the actual results.
However, who exactly should be the host?
Liu Xi couldn't help but think about who he could trust and who had the ability in this area.
After Ma Jun walked out of the palace, he immediately went to the Zhonglie Hall. Sure enough, Xing Gong had already entered the Zhonglie Hall.
Ma Jun stayed inside for a long time, and it was not until the soldiers stationed here reminded him that he realized that he should leave. He mounted the thin horse that was unwilling to give up, and slowly and leisurely drove towards the general's mansion.
The Zuo Mansion is outside the city and is still some distance from the county seat. However, due to the expansion over the years, there are groups of private houses around the Jiang Zuo Mansion. When Ma Jun arrived at the gate of the Jiang Zuo Mansion, he saw the people standing at the gate of the Jiang Zuo Mansion.
The soldiers outside the door.
Ma Jun frowned, dismounted quickly, led the thin horse and walked towards the gate of Jiangzuo's mansion. As soon as he reached the door, the soldier's gate bowed to him, and before Ma Jun could return the salute, he stepped forward to pick him up.
Taking the reins in his hands, Ma Jun shouted in horror: "What are you going to do!! I am going to be a great craftsman!! I am two thousand stones!!" The soldier was stunned and said helplessly: "We are going to do it for you!"
The horse master leads the horse..."
Ma Jun calmed down, but still looked at them suspiciously. At this time, a general came from behind, bowed to him, and said: "Greetings to Ma Gong, we are the county government guards.
We were ordered to protect Mr. Situ, but here we are!" Ma Jun nodded, handed the thin horse to them, and walked into the courtyard. Before he walked in, he heard a burst of heroic laughter.
In the distance, a group of craftsmen were laughing, as if they were surrounding someone.
Sure enough, when Ma Jun walked in, he saw Cao Cao with a smile on his face. He sat among the craftsmen. He didn't mind the unpleasant smell on their bodies at all. He even knelt down and sat down regardless of the filth on the ground.
, a group of craftsmen surrounded him, talking to him about something, Ma Jun frowned, he didn't know why Situ came here, but he knew that this Situ's reputation among the people was not very good.
What he did in Jingzhou was spread by interested people, and Ma Jun also heard about it. In short, this is a villain who is willing to sacrifice everything for political achievements. For such a person, Ma Jun does not want to have too much trouble.
He didn't even want these craftsmen to say anything to him. It was said that he was moody and angry. Most of these craftsmen were simple and honest. If they said something wrong and made him angry, it would be a disaster.
"What are you doing here? Why don't you go and do your own business!!" Ma Jun suddenly shouted loudly. The craftsmen surrounding him were startled and turned around to see Ma Jun. They quickly bowed to see him. , Cao Cao was also stunned, and stood up slowly. Ma Jun looked at them irritably, waved his hand, and shouted: "Go and do your own business! Cars and ships must continue to be improved! This is His Majesty's order!"
After hearing this, the craftsmen left quickly. They didn't know why the always amiable Mr. Ma was so irritable today.
Cao Cao patted the dust off his body in a leisurely manner, and Ma Jun walked forward, bowed to him, and then said with a smile: "I don't know if Mr. Situ came here and received a poor reception. I hope you won't blame him... ..”
"Hey, Mr. Ma, what are you talking about? I came here without telling you, how can I blame you?"
"In that case, I'll get busy first..."
"Wait..." Cao Cao stopped Ma Jun who was about to leave, walked to him, and asked somewhat seriously: "Ma Gong, do I look so ugly and weird? Horrible?"
Ma Jun hesitated for a moment, then shook his head and said, "Actually, it's not that ugly..." Cao Cao was obviously stunned for a moment, then he smiled awkwardly and said, "Mr. Ma is really a great person... .To be so candid...very good, not bad..."
"I wonder what the reason for Mr. Situ's visit is?"
Cao Cao took Ma Jun and sat down. The two sat facing each other. Cao Cao said solemnly: "Ma Gong, I came to you this time for business... I have always wanted to find Ma Gong and get married with you. Ichiban, no matter what, I have been away for a long time and really have no chance to come back. I just came back and wanted to meet Ma Gong..." Ma Jun nodded and said, "How can I get Cao Gong to be like this? You value me, I feel honored."
Cao Cao heard the alienation in his words. He shook his head and said: "I understand that Mr. Ma is still very wary of me. He thinks that I have evil intentions and other intentions. However, Mr. Ma may not know that I am here this time. When Jingzhou dug the canal, they used sharp tools sent by the generals. I may not have been very fond of such things before, but I have seen the functions of these items, and some of them can facilitate sound transmission. , some are convenient for civilians to dig and transport..."
"The wheelbarrow built by Mr. Magong is really easy to use and amazing..."
"That was created by the general, not me..." Ma Jun said, still thinking that he could not be deceived by this guy's words and must be wary of him. Ma Jun was thinking At this moment, Cao Cao suddenly asked: "I heard that Ma Gong's new ship has wheels. I wonder how the wheels can play a role in the ship? There is no land under the water?" When Cao Cao asked, Ma Junke couldn't sit still. .
At that time, he started talking about the principles, composition, and inspiration of this car and boat, and couldn't stop at all. Cao Cao was also happy to listen, nodding his head from time to time, as if he understood. Ma Jun said very happily, generally Under such circumstances, no one would really listen to his explanation. After all, the craftsmen around him did not need his explanation, and usually when he reported it to the emperor, the emperor only valued the effect, not the principle or process.
The two chatted happily. Cao Cao smiled and said, "That's it! Magong is a great talent!"
Ma Jun smiled and said nothing.
"Mr. Ma must have noticed that I am different from other people. They have a lot of disdain for the general government, but they don't know the reason. The past system will also usher in new changes, let alone items? But I
I value these very much. I feel that the role that this small general's office can play is unmatched by a hundred San Gongs! Ma Gong!" Cao Cao's expression became a little serious.
"I will give an order tomorrow to renovate the general's mansion, and I will strongly encourage these craftsmen. Anyone who can make new items will be rewarded with ten gold coins! The greater the effect, the richer the reward! I will give you all the farmland and land.
You can give it! In addition, I hope you can recruit more craftsmen, don’t hide your skills secretly, share them with them, and bring out more disciples, I will completely revitalize the general house!!"
"I will go back tonight to think about the rest of the policies and make formal orders tomorrow."
Looking at Cao Cao in front of him, Ma Jun was stunned. He was stunned for a long time and then asked: "Why is this?"
"Hahaha, of course it's for the big man. A small farm tool can help millions of farmers. If the government can be expanded, with more craftsmen and more investment, the effect will naturally be greater! This will naturally help millions of farmers.
The wealth and benefits brought by the construction of chariots and ships to the Han Dynasty are countless. Don't worry, I am not a gentleman, and I will not pursue Confucianism like them. A traitor like me can't see it.
It’s just profit. If the general office can bring benefits, then I will give my full support!”
Ma Jun looked at Cao Cao in front of him, stood up suddenly, bowed to him, and said, "Thank you, Mr. Situ!"
"Don't thank me. Since I helped you, you have to give something in return. I hope that the general will be able to make more good things in the future, whether it is ordnance, agricultural equipment, vehicles and ships, no matter what it is, I will be very happy. I
I will be the second one to know how to use it!" Cao Cao said, Ma Jun nodded cautiously, and said with some emotion: "In the past, I once lent Emperor Xiaoxian a puppet that moved by water power to look at.
As a result, Cao Situ entered the palace and destroyed all these items..."
"Because of this matter, I was still a little dissatisfied with Mr. Cao. However, today I understand that there was no reason why Emperor Xiaoxian did not punish Mr. Situ at that time... Mr. Cao, please hand over the affairs of the government to
Just give it to me, I will definitely live up to Duke Cao’s high expectations!"
Ma Jun no longer had any hostility towards Cao Cao. He took Cao Cao to visit the entire general's mansion and showed him some recent results. Cao Cao was also very happy and walked around before saying goodbye to Ma Jun.
Left the General's Mansion.
After returning to the mansion, Cao Cao did not take a break and started writing the memorial directly. After a formal visit to the General's Mansion, his desire to support the General's Mansion became even stronger. He could think of
, Jiang Zuofu will definitely play an unparalleled role in the years to come. Ma Jun has recently been studying a strange item. It is said that he saw some alchemists blowing up the furnace and was inspired, so he began to study it.
stand up.
Every time he conducts research, Ma Jun will ask the participants to write a suicide note. If something unexpected happens, the suicide note will come in handy.
Within five years, nearly sixty craftsmen had died due to various research and development accidents. Some were killed by bombs and some were crushed to death...Cao Cao looked at the list and felt a little unbearable. Ma Jun was also very lucky. After so many years,
Here, he personally led everyone to take care of things. Although he was extra cautious, he was also injured and lost two fingers on his right hand.
Alas, I should have thought of supporting them a long time ago.