Chapter 68: Jia Yucun’s visit
When Lin Yun returned to the house, Jia Min and Daiyu had not returned yet, but the old miracle doctor came back early.
As soon as they met, Lin Yun asked him: "Old man, has Dong Xiong finished his matter?"
The old miracle doctor: "It has been agreed. Ning Cheng agreed to help and transferred him to the governor of Caoyun as a deputy general, responsible for investigating the smuggling of smuggled salt in the Huaihe River."
Lin Yun heard this and said anxiously: "What's the use of being a deputy general? He doesn't have to listen to orders from above."
The old miracle doctor said with a dark face: "You know what the heck, Dong Xiong is promoted to the first level of deputy general, and promoted to general soldier is a leapfrog promotion. Ning Cheng can't do this unless he goes to Prince Xuan. Besides, the investigation of smuggled salt is all supervised by the deputy general.
Have you ever seen any commander-in-chief lead his troops to catch private salt dealers?"
"Okay, thank you very much."
The old miracle doctor remembered it and said, "You just came out of Prince Xuan's Mansion. Where did you go?"
Lin Yun: "I went to chat with the Qin family girl for a few words, and then I came back."
"Well! How did you get in? Zhong Yi couldn't help you climb over the wall and sneak in, right?"
"How is that possible? I entered through the gate openly."
"Qin Ye didn't let anyone stop you?"
"No,"
"This is amazing."
When the old miracle doctor was having doubts, he suddenly saw a servant running in and said to Lin Yun: "My nephew, there is a gentleman named Jia who wants to see you."
"My surname is Jia? Could it be that second brother Lian is here? No, if Jia Lian is here, the servant guarding the door won't even recognize him."
Lin Yun ran out of the house full of doubts, only to find that the person coming was Jia Yucun.
Lin Yun said in surprise: "Mr. Shi Fei, why are you here free?"
Jia Yucun: "I will be leaving Beijing for a long journey soon, so I came here to say goodbye to the old miracle doctor."
Lin Yun hurriedly asked: "Where does the court want to send you to serve?"
Jia Yucun smiled and said: "Prefect of Jinling."
"Junior, congratulations sir."
Lin Yun accompanied Jia Yucun to the old miracle doctor's house, and at the same time sent people to buy wine and food, preparing to celebrate and practice for Jia Yucun.
Jia Yucun did not refuse and readily accepted Lin Yun's arrangement.
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The old miracle doctor was also very happy about Jia Yucun's visit. The two had been together on the boat for more than a month, and they had a certain friendship.
After the wine and food were served, the three of them sat around the Kang table, drinking and chatting.
Mainly, the old miracle doctor and Jia Yucun drank together, while Lin Yun was responsible for pouring wine for the two of them, and occasionally took a few sips with him.
After drinking for three rounds, Jia Yucun smiled at Lin Yun and said, "Brother Yun, do you still remember the rickshaw you told me about on the boat last time?"
Lin Yun thought for a while and said, "Remember, do you have any questions?"
Jia Yucun: "When I met with the Emperor, I told the Emperor the advantages of the rickshaw that you mentioned. His Majesty was very interested in it and asked me if I could conduct a trial promotion in Jinling."
"ah!"
Seeing Lin Yun's surprised look, Jia Yucun immediately said anxiously: "Brother Yun, is it possible that the rickshaw you mentioned is not feasible?"
Lin Yun: "Sir, you don't know. To popularize rickshaws, the wooden wheels must be converted into iron rubber tires that reduce vibration. This cannot be done in the short term."
Jia Yucun felt a sudden change in his heart when he heard this. He had expressed his position in front of the emperor before. If he couldn't do it now, wouldn't it mean that he would break his trust in the emperor.
The old miracle doctor asked Lin Yun: "Boy Yun, the wheels of your carriage are made of wood, don't they vibrate very slightly?"
"My one just added shock-absorbing materials, but it's far from real shock-absorbing."
Lin Yun made a series of gestures and introduced the appearance of the human rickshaw in the original time and space to the old miracle doctor.
Jia Yucun said with a bitter face: "Brother Yun, I have made a promise before the Emperor to promote this kind of rickshaw in Jinling. Please help me accomplish this."
Lin Yun: "If you just want to do a pilot project in Jinling City, it may not be impossible."
Jia Yucun hurriedly asked: "Do you have a way to start this car dealership?"
Lin Yun: "I'll try my best. The worst I can do is throw some money in. Even if I lose money, I still want the emperor to see that I'm trying."
Jia Yucun cupped his hands at Lin Yun and said, "Thank you very much! When you go to Jinling to open a car dealership, I will provide you with all the conveniences."
Lin Yun bowed his hand in return and said, "Don't worry, sir. Once you have established a foothold in Jinling, I will take people there to set up a car dealership."
"Then let's make an agreement."
"It's a deal."
Lin Yun picked up the wine glass, clinked a glass with Jia Yucun, and drank it all in one gulp.
After Jia Yucun finished drinking, he smiled at Dr. Guo and said, "Old great doctor, when are you going to return to Yangzhou?"
The old miracle doctor: "I will return to Yangzhou with Boy Yun after the weather gets warmer."
"If the old miracle doctor has time, he can go to Jinling as a guest with Brother Yun, so that I can show my friendship as a landlord."
The old miracle doctor said happily: "I have exactly what I mean."
Lin Yun smiled teasingly: "Old man, do you want to go to a brothel on the Qinhuai River?"
The old miracle doctor admitted generously: "It was already three years ago when I went to drink flower wine on the Qinhuai River. Now things have changed. I wonder if the oiran lady from back then is still alive?"
Lin Yun hurriedly asked: "Old miracle doctor, what is the name of that oiran lady?"
"Her name is Liu Ruoxu."
"Liu Rushi?"
The old miracle doctor corrected him: "It's Liu Ruoxu, the willow of Yangliu, the catkins of fluttering catkins."
Lin Yun: "This name is too vulgar, I might as well call her Liu Rushi."
When Jia Yucun saw the young and old talking about the courtesan's wife, he felt that it was really beneath his status to sit and drink with them. After drinking a few more glasses of wine, he went back to pack his bags and proposed to the two of them.
Farewell.
Lin Yun did not try to persuade him to stay, and together with the old miracle doctor, he sent Jia Yucun outside the hospital.
Watching the sedan that Jia Yucun was sitting in go away, the old miracle doctor walked back and reminded Lin Yun: "This person is too utilitarian. When dealing with him, you must be more discerning."
Lin Yun raised his finger and praised: "You are indeed an old fox, your eyes are poisonous."
"How to speak?"
The old miracle doctor glared at Lin Yun, and then said: "You really have no control over that rickshaw?"
Lin Yun said with a smile: "You can't be sure that anything will be done well at first, but once you get it done, you will make a lot of money."
The old miracle doctor said: "People are afraid of being famous, but pigs are afraid of getting strong. Be careful and let people treat you like a pig and kill it for you."
"Bah, bah, bah, you are the pig."
"You brat, you have no respect for your elders."
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After eating, Lin Yun returned to his room to rest.
After washing, Parrot brought him a cup of sobering tea to quench his thirst.
Lin Yun suddenly remembered and asked, "Brother Ying, why didn't you go to Rongguo Mansion with Yu'er today?"
Yingge smiled and replied: "This slave is now the maid of the third master. If you don't go, it won't be appropriate for me to run to that mansion over there."
"There's nothing inappropriate about this. You can go if you want. You don't have to worry about my objections, and you don't have to care about other people's opinions."
Parrot: "Even if you don't object, I don't want to go there."
"Well, why don't you want to go?"
After Lin Yun finished speaking, he suddenly remembered and said, "Is it because I bullied Baoyu last time and you were worried that they would make things difficult for you?"
Seeing that the parrot lowered his head and said nothing, Lin Yun knew that his guess was right.
Lin Yun said with emotion: "This is a fire at the city gate, and it affects a little fish like you."
Yingge changed the subject and said, "Third Master, how is that girl from the Qin family? Is she easy to get along with?"
Lin Yun smiled and said, "Don't worry, the Qin family girl is very gentle and easy to get along with."
"Really?"
There was a hint of joy on Yingge's face. In her heart, the third master was the most considerate master. It would be perfect if the new grandma she married was also easy to talk to.
Chapter completed!