Li Yuan stroked his palm and said, "That's right! Master Pei's words make sense. Master Gao, I'll leave this matter to you!"
The construction of the sluice should be the responsibility of the Ministry of Industry, but Gao Shilian was the Minister of the Ministry of Civil Affairs. This matter had nothing to do with him originally, but Li Yuan just handed it over to him. In fact, Li Yuan had other motives for making this arrangement.
Unlike Liu Wenjing and Pei Ji, Gao Shilian was not a close confidant of Li Yuan. Although Li Shimin and Changsun Wugou had already arranged a marriage and the two families had been relatives since then, Li Yuan decided to test him again.
The suggestion made by Gao Shilian just now is actually contrary to what Li Yuan had in mind. Now Li Yuan has handed over the construction of the sluice to Gao Shilian. If Gao Shilian can perform his duties seriously, it means that Gao Shilian has sincerely surrendered to him, Li Yuan. Otherwise, it will be difficult to tell.
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Thousands of beauties in Shanglin Xiyuan, plus many eunuchs and outside guards, cost countless coins every day. In addition, the enemy is facing a powerful enemy, and limited financial resources and manpower have to be spent on building sluices. This kind of
Gao Shilian really disagreed with this approach. But Gao Shilian was also a smart man, so he could naturally guess what Li Yuan was thinking, so he had no choice but to nod in agreement and return home gloomily.
In the front yard of Gao Mansion, Li Shimin was playing Cuju with his brother and sister Changsun Wuji. Li Xuanba, who was extremely powerful, did not play, but stood aside as an audience. When Gao Shilian came back, several children came forward to salute.
Only Li Xuanba still stood there with a dull expression. On normal days, Gao Shilian would definitely have talked with a few children, but his mood was obviously not high today. He just nodded lightly and walked towards the hall.
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Among the children, Changsun Wuji was the oldest and the most mature. He noticed something strange about Gao Shilian, so he quickly followed him in and asked, "Uncle, have you encountered something difficult to solve?"
Gao Shilian valued his nephew the most, and did not hide anything. He told the story in detail, and then asked: "Wuji, if you encounter such a situation, how would you deal with it?"
Changsun Wuji thought for a while and said: "Actually, my uncle's suggestion is most in line with the current situation, but Mr. Li must have his reasons for deciding this way, and it is not appropriate for my uncle to go against his wishes. It's just that building a sluice now is really expensive and laborious.
, it is of no use to the country. If you want to prevent the palace maid from escaping, why not think of other strategies?"
Gao Shilian frowned and said: "My uncle has also thought about it. There seems to be no other way except sending more guards. Wuji, do you have any good ideas?"
At this moment, the ball suddenly rolled in from the yard, and Li Shimin and Changsun Wuji competed to grab it. Changsun Wuji suddenly had an idea in his heart, and he raised his hand and said, "Go back to uncle, Wuji thought of a way."
"Oh, come on!" Gao Shilian stood up excitedly.
Changsun Wuji said: "You can set up several fishing boats on the waterway, and hang copper bells on them. If someone wants to enter or exit through the waterway, the copper bell will inevitably be triggered..."
Gao Shilian said with great joy: "It costs little to hang a copper bell on the fish. It can be completed in one or two days. At the same time, it can also stop the palace maid from thinking of escaping. It is really a good idea! Wuji, uncle is not wrong about you. He
It will become a great thing one day!"
Changsun Wuji just bent down to pick up the ball. After listening to the conversation between Gao Shilian and Changsun Wuji, he suddenly stood up and said: "Don't be ashamed, don't be ashamed. This is not the method that my brother came up with. I know this method."
Where did he steal it from?"
Changsun Wuji blushed and told the story of returning to Luoyang from the south of the Yangtze River that day and encountering water pirates on the way.
Hearing the wonderful thing, Gao Shilian couldn't help but exclaimed, and said: "I didn't expect that the strong man named Liu is so skilled. If he can be used by the court, it will be a blessing to all the people in the world!"
"Brother Ziqiu is not only good at skills, but also very trustworthy. Look," Changsun Wugou turned around, only to find that the ball had been picked up by Li Shimin. He immediately became unhappy and shouted, "Give the ball back to me."
! Brother Ziqiu specially made it for me. You can’t buy such a good leather ball in the market."
Although they were engaged, the eldest grandson Wugou was still a child who was inexperienced in the world. Of course, he would not dare to disobey Li Shimin just because he was her future husband.
Li Shimin, however, was much more sensible than Changsun Wugou. He put the ball down obediently and said, "No wonder this ball is very comfortable to play. It turns out it is different from the ones sold in the market."
Gao Shilian frowned and was about to scold Changsun Wugu for being rude when he suddenly heard a violent cough from Li Xuanba who was still staying in the yard.
Li Shimin's expression suddenly became panicked, and he repeatedly raised his hands and said: "Master Gao, brother Wuji, my brother may have contracted some cold. Shimin needs to take him back home for treatment quickly. I don't dare to stay for a long time, so I'll say goodbye!"
Gao Shilian looked at the backs of the twin brothers, full of doubts. How could this prodigy and strongman of the Li family, who was so good, catch the cold?
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However, it was said that Han Shier and his party took Zhang San's passenger ship and traveled south along the canal for ten days. It was smooth sailing and they were about to arrive in Jiangdu. On both sides of the canal, willows were fluttering, birds were singing and flowers were fragrant, and the scenery was very pleasant. These days,
In order to prevent being exposed in front of others, Hou Susu and Chen Fangling have been hiding in the cabin. Now that they are getting further and further away from Luoyang, they no longer have to worry about anyone asking about their origins. The beautiful couple can finally walk onto the bow of the ship and enjoy the scenery along the way.
Beautiful view.
Suddenly, the black shadow behind the willows on the shore flashed and disappeared.
Han Shi'e was always alert, not to mention that the two beauties were at the bow of the boat. He suddenly became suspicious and asked: "Boatman, have you ever seen anything strange over there?"
Although Zhang San boasted that he was an enemy of ten thousand people, Han Shi'e and Han Zhong were both martial arts practitioners, so how could they not see that he was not proficient in martial arts at all? Not only Zhang San, there were several sailors on the ship who were good at martial arts.
, is also common. If water pirates attack, I'm afraid they will have to rely on themselves.
A sailor who was arranging the cables at the bow of the ship looked up towards the shore and said with a smile: "My guest has good eyesight and is indeed not a kind person. It is probably because the thieves nearby have taken a fancy to the beauty of the two ladies. They want to take care of the villain."
You said, your Majesty, you shouldn't let these two ladies come out to show your face. However, your Majesty, you don't have to worry about the water bandits who dare to rob our Changshan carriage house. I'm afraid they haven't even been born yet."
Han Shi'e frowned and said: "Your Changshan Carriage and Horse Racing Institute is so powerful, really no thieves dare to rob it?"
"That's right!" the sailor pointed at the flag on the mast and said proudly, "Don't think that our smooth journey means we are in peace. In fact, water bandits are rampant along the way.
We have this flag, so we don’t dare to mess with us.”
Han Shi'e didn't believe it: "Anyone can hang up such a flag, wouldn't the water pirates be hungry?"
The sailor laughed and said: "You don't know this. Who dares to fly the flag of Changshan Cart and Horse Company if it is not a ship of Changshan Cart and Horse Company. When the time comes, there will be no need for the water pirates to cause trouble for them. Let us, Changshan Cart and Horse Company, go first."
Can't spare him!"
Before they finished speaking, they suddenly heard a "woo" sound piercing the air, and a loud arrow came towards them and was nailed to the mast. Four small boats rolled out of the river branch in front, blocking their way.
Zhang San, who was at the stern of the boat, noticed something strange and hurriedly walked up to the bow and said loudly: "The heroes on the opposite side have seen clearly. This is a boat with Changshan carriages and horses, so why don't you get out of the way quickly!"
Someone on the boat over there laughed and said, "If it weren't for the sake of Changshan's carriages and horses, I wouldn't even say hello, sir, and I would have just started robbing you."
Zhang San didn't expect that the other party would be so arrogant, but he didn't dare to brag anymore, so he could only say patiently: "In this case, a hero should know..."
Before he could finish speaking, the other side shouted sternly: "Stop talking nonsense. For the sake of Changshan Car and Horse Racing, I don't want to make it too difficult for you. I just want to send one of the beauties on the bow of the boat over and I'll let you go."
past!"
It turned out that Hou Susu and Chen Fangling were too conspicuous and caused this disaster.
Han Shi'e suddenly pulled out the sword from his waist and put it on Zhang San's neck. He couldn't believe this ship boss, whom he had never met before.
Zhang San said tremblingly: "Please don't misunderstand me, sir. Even if I risk my life, I will never hand him over. There are rules in the Changshan horse racing industry, and we must do everything possible to protect the lives and money of the passengers."
Safety. If anyone dares to break this rule, even if he escapes to the ends of the earth, Chariot and Horse will not spare him."
As if to confirm Zhang San's words, all the sailors on the big ship got into action. Some held knives, while others grabbed wooden oars and guarded the ship's gang.
Han Shi'er didn't care about their rules and regulations, he handed his knife forward and shouted: "Hurry up and rush through!"
Their boat is bigger and the other's boat is smaller. If they collide, the other side will be the first to be capsized.
Zhang San shook his head and said: "No, these people are skilled in water. Even if their boat is knocked over, they will not be harmed. Instead, they will get angry and sink our boat. And they are qualified."
Bows and arrows will shoot down our sails at any time. Let me talk to them again."
However, the other party seemed to be unable to wait any longer, and two small boats rushed over here.
Han Zhong also walked onto the bow of the boat and said loudly: "Sir, take the two girls to the back first, and I will deal with these thieves later!"
"Young young people, Han has not taken it seriously yet!" Han Shi'er let go of Zhang San and said to the two beauties, "Su Su, Miss Chen, you hide in the cabin first. Han will be with Uncle Zhong."
I can’t protect you anymore during the battle!”
When they learned that they were the cause of this disaster, both women regretted it greatly. Although their faces changed a little, they were not very panicked. Hou Susu took a step forward, leaned closely against Han Shi'er, and spoke firmly.
He said quietly: "Brother Han, I will never leave you no matter what!"
If she could escape from Xiyuan this time, she would have put her life and death aside.
Chen Fangling hesitated for a moment, then walked over and stood on the other side of Han Shi'er. She had decided to follow Han Shi'er from now on. Although she was scared in her heart, she could never back down at this moment. With her little cleverness, she even doubted that if at this time
If she chooses to retreat, she will be handed over to the thieves by Han Shi'e.
Ahead, the two small boats came very quickly, and several hooks were thrown towards the big boat.