These two Confucian scholars were named Tao Ci and Lai Dayuan.
Both of them are natives of Qiongzhou.
However, they claimed to the outside world that they were the disciples of Principal Qi Yuqi, and that they had a close relationship with each other. Naturally, their purpose was to tear off the stigmatized label of barbarians.
What?
Master Qi’s disciple?
He has a lot of students in Qiongzhou, so what's so strange about being his disciple? Such a big deal is just self-importance.
Tao Ci explained that he was Jieyuan, the leader of the Qiongzhou Provincial Examination, and he and Mr. Qi once recited deer singing poems and danced together. Don't you think this fate is deep enough?
Lai Dayuan was even more confident. He boasted boldly: When Mr. Qi was still the prefect, he and Mr. Yin Junyin who went south went out to handle cases. One night, they stayed at Lai's house.
Um……
Sure enough, there is some fate!
However, what makes them even more proud is that this fate eventually turned into life-saving luck.
According to their words: If you have good faith and good reputation, you will have eternal life.
This is no nonsense.
During the fire in Gongyuan, both of them relied on extraordinary luck to survive until the nine admirals broke down the door and rescued them.
In fact, the two of them should be more grateful for the never-ending Gongtong in the "number". If it hadn't been so precious and extremely moist, their bodies might have been burned.
No matter what, if you survive the catastrophe, you will be blessed later.
Future blessings are still a bit far away, so let’s look at the present first.
The two brothers were angry and came to the Meridian Gate to watch the execution to vent their pent-up anger.
That's why the scene just happened.
At the moment, the Holy Emperor has issued an edict of sin and self-discipline, making a public self-examination to all the scholars in the world.
There is no other way, if we don’t do it, the people will be angry!
In addition, he also ordered the Ministry of Emergency Works to come up with a reconstruction plan for Gongyuan. There was only one requirement, that is, it must be flame retardant and fireproof.
As for the unfinished examination, the emperor asked the cabinet to study it on its own and make a public announcement after a feasible plan is drawn up. As for the examination period, it will be notified separately.
As a scholar, Tao Ci had a great sense of family and country. He felt that at this time, he should offer advice and suggestions to avoid the recurrence of tragedy.
For example, the concept of cement can be brought to the ears of officials at the Ministry of Industry and then used in new construction.
However, since they are in a humble position, how can they have a way to remonstrate?
Lai Dayuan analyzed: "I heard from people that Qi Xiao, the principal's noble son, is currently studying with the prince. Why don't we report it to him and let him try to make Xuan?"
Tao Ci nodded when he heard this and said: "Master Qi often discusses Taoism with celebrities. He is the number one celebrity in this place. If he is willing to stand up and speak out, this matter can definitely be facilitated."
So, the two of them came to Qi Mansion and offered their assassination.
When he saw that he was a candidate from Qiongzhou, Qi Xiao immediately treated him as a guest. The etiquette was very thoughtful.
After taking their seats, the two scholars immediately expressed their intention to come.
"What? You want me to recommend cement? This... doesn't mean it's not possible, but the timing is not good at the moment. It's best to think about it in the long term."
"What do you mean?"
"His Majesty is very angry right now. If you are not careful, you will be scolded by him. The best way is to present the facts and let him think about it. Only in this way can he discuss it calmly."
"That's true!"
As the saying goes, being with a king is like being with a tiger. Only by being careful at all times can you sail the ship of ten thousand years.
In fact, the idea that the emperor was impatient and irritable was put forward by Yin Tao, and Qi Xiao is just quoting it now.
This time, the king was really angry. Otherwise, he would not have cut off so many heads for the first time.
Is the emperor seeking an explanation for the dead scholars?
On the surface, it seems that it is.
But Yin Tao doesn't think so.
When she used her connections to pay a visit to Zhong Yi, the former chief minister of the cabinet, she learned that the emperor's anger was mainly caused by the failure of his idea of conferring immortality on Mount Tai.
This year, one thing or another happened, which disrupted his plan to become a Zen master.
Especially this time, he actually forced him to issue an imperial edict to sin against himself. You said, if you have publicly sinned against yourself, how can you show your merits to God?
For the emperor, this was an inexplicable disaster.
I can't even think about not being angry.
After Qi Xiao integrated all the information, he decided to create an artificial opportunity to attract the emperor.
what the hell?
He thinks, how can such hard-won, sophisticated technology be transferred for free?
No matter what, you have to blackmail him for a sum of money~~~
Alas, there is no way!
Who allowed themselves to spend so much?
One day I'm drinking with celebrities, the other day I'm talking with sluts. If I don't have some gold to cover the bottom, how can I make enough money for my daily expenses?
After sending Tao Ci and Lai Dayuan away, Qi Xiao immediately came to the palace under Huang Fei's secret protection.
His idea was to engage in eye-catching infrastructure construction with the little prince.
What facilities?
Simply put: A mini version of the Empire State Building!
Regardless of the size, this gimmick alone is definitely loud enough. Once completed, it will definitely attract attention.
Upon hearing this, Li Hongyu immediately became interested.
"Boss, tell me, what should we do about this?"
"This way! Let's build the furnace first to bake the required cement and ceramic tiles; then open the furnace to create the required inch and a half steel bars..."
"good!"
"Just do it!"
So the two of them began to play guest roles as potters again.
The prince lit the fire and Qi Xiao looked at the kiln. They cooperated very well.
In this ring, Young Master Qi was extra careful and hid the most critical formula ratio in private, and did not let Li Hongyu, who was trying to covet it, get a glimpse of the core.
The sharpening of the sword must not miss the woodcutter, and the construction of the foundation must also be carried out at the same time.
In order to ensure absolute solidity, Qi Xiao designed a super-sinking foundation that was nearly ten meters deep, which made the little eunuchs who worked complain incessantly.
If you want to discuss which one is stronger in digging, let’s read Qi Xiaolang in Beijing.
Don't say anything, just dig hard.
Ten days flew by.
On this day, Qi Xiao looked at the deep well-like foundation and said with a smile: "The next step is to tie the steel bars and pour cement. Don't be lazy and slippery!"
The prince and Qi Xiao did not need to interfere with the menial work in this section. The little eunuchs were responsible for handling it.
Sure enough, there is strength in numbers!
This construction speed is simply a whoosh!
Soon, the foundation was laid, and further down, the iron cage and the big wall were built.
Whether the building is strong enough or not depends on the load-bearing capacity of the beams and the amount of steel bars used. Qi Xiao, who is well versed in this, naturally did not hesitate to spend money on this and directly raised the standard to the highest level.
"Even if a super-large earth dragon rolls over, this building can definitely withstand it!"
"Is it that powerful?"
Li Hongyu's eyes flashed when he heard this, showing a look of disbelief.
He felt more and more that Qi Xiao's abilities were unfathomable, almost comparable to those of the legendary heavenly beings.