The night is dark and the cold wind blows on my face.
Cao Ang stood by the railing in casual clothes, looking up at the night with a fine spring rain, and his thoughts were turbulent.
The attendant stood behind Cao Ang for a while, burning incense, but saw that the eldest son Cao just kept looking at the light rain outside the window and remained silent.
Nights in March are still very cold, especially in Yecheng compared to Xuchang.
The attendant never understood why Cao Ang was so worried, but if the eldest son was allowed to get sick in front of her, Mrs. Ding would probably break three of her legs.
Finally, the attendant plucked up the courage and said hesitantly: "Master...it's very cold at night, why don't we go back to the house first."
Cao Ang was interrupted from his thoughts, and he, who was always tolerant, did not get angry because of this. Instead, he asked: "Tell me, when can I arrive at Yecheng, sir?"
The attendant naturally knew who the gentleman Cao Ang was referring to. He thought for a while and replied: "Your canonization ceremony will be the day after tomorrow. Lu Qiaoqi will arrive in the next two days."
Cao Ang laughed and said, "Slippery!"
The canonization ceremony is the day after tomorrow, and Lu Yan must not miss such an important moment. Of course, he will arrive in Xuchang in the next two days.
The attendant's thoughts were exposed, but he was not embarrassed at all. "The slave's thoughts cannot be hidden from the master."
"Father said, if there is anyone in the world who can help me to secure my position in the world, except my husband, I don't want to think about anyone else."
The attendant was frightened by Cao Ang's words. Even if he was a personal servant who had served Cao Ang since he was young, he would not dare to answer such words.
"Well, why are I telling you all this..." Cao Ang smiled bitterly and said, "Since the identity of the Crown Prince was confirmed, the second brother, the third brother, and the fourth brother are no longer as close to me as they used to be..."
"You are the successor of the Prime Minister and the eldest son of the Cao family. The second, third, and fourth sons of the Cao family naturally have to pay attention to the etiquette of honor and inferiority."
"Yes... we have all grown up." Cao Ang sighed, then cheered up and said, "Sir once said that there must be someone in this world to carry the burden forward!"
"Since my father has chosen me, I must be a forward-bearing man and not lose my father or my husband's face!"
At this moment, there was a sudden sound of footsteps in the distance, and then Cao Cao's voice came over: "Okay! My son's speech was wonderful!"
"Dad!" Cao Ang was startled, then looked a little embarrassed.
"Don't look like that, you are indeed right." Cao Cao patted the shoulder of Cao Ang, who was a head taller than him, and said with a smile, "I just received the news that Mr. Lu will arrive in Yecheng tomorrow.
There are still many things you need to discuss with me before you come here, so you can come and listen to me when the time comes."
Cao Ang knew that this was when Cao Cao was about to start a small stove for him. He tried his best to suppress his joy, bowed and said: "Let my father arrange everything!"
After Cao Cao talked to Cao Ang for a while, he left directly. He came to see Cao Ang's adoptive mother, Mrs. Ding.
The canonization ceremony is approaching, and the backyard needs stability.
Although Mrs. Ding did not give birth to a son or a daughter for Cao Cao, her methods and layout were undoubtedly excellent.
Moreover, Mrs. Ding always regarded Cao Ang as her own son, and Cao Cao also respected her very much. He would come to discuss many important matters with Mrs. Ding.
After Cao Cao left directly, some thoughts in Cao Ang's heart also disappeared, "Tomorrow, Mr. will come to Yecheng... I really miss the days of training under Mr.!"
...
The next day, Lu Yan arrived in Yecheng before noon.
In the study room of the Prime Minister's Mansion, Cao Cao and Cao Ang have been waiting for a long time.
Lu Yan was led to the study by his attendants.
After Cao Ang saw Lu Yan, he immediately stood up and bowed as a disciple, saying: "I have met you, sir!"
Lu Yan patted Cao Ang's strong arm and joked: "When did the eldest son become so outspoken?"
Cao Ang grinned when he heard this, and the inexplicable tension in his heart suddenly disappeared, "Haha... Sir, he is still as easy-going as before."
Lu Yan looked at Cao Cao again and said, "Mr. Cao, I have something to discuss with you."
Cao Cao pointed to the chair next to him and said, "Sit down and have a sip of tea. Let's talk slowly."
Lu Yan picked up the tea bowl and drank it all in one gulp like a cow chewing peonies. Seeing this gesture, Cao Cao and Cao Ang's eyes twitched slightly.
A cup of tea slightly relieved Lu Yan from the fatigue of traveling all the way. After he sat down, he said to Cao Cao: "Mr. Cao, I plan to separate the generals as prisoners!"
"Ah?!" Cao Ang was stunned when he heard this.
Cao Cao also widened his eyes and asked in disbelief: "What? You want to remove the general as a prisoner?!"
When Lu Yan heard this, he immediately knew that they had misunderstood, so he quickly explained: "It is not to dismantle the general supervisor, but to separate the various departments currently under the general supervisor."
"That's it!" Cao Cao let out a long breath and said: "Speak clearly... Do you know that the prisoner is not only your heart and soul now, he is also a cash cow and rice bowl for all of us! He is a loser of jobs.
You can't do this!"
Most of the things that make a lot of money under Cao Cao's rule, including armor, weapons, advanced farm tools, etc., are produced by the general supervisor. If there is a problem with the general supervisor, Cao Cao can fight Lu Yan desperately.
"Tell me, what do you want to do?" Cao Cao asked after calming down.
"I went to the Jiangsu Supervisor a few days ago and found that the current operation method of the Jiangsu Supervisor is too inefficient."
"Still low???" Cao Ang on the side suddenly opened his mouth before he could close it completely.
Even making money every day is not enough to describe the efficiency of making money as a supervisor. The efficiency of making weapons and equipment is even better than other princes...
Cao Cao tried his best to suppress his slightly trembling hands, put down the tea cup, and then asked: "Do you have any other ways to improve efficiency?"
"Yes! Didn't I come to you to discuss this?" Lu Yan said nonchalantly, and filled a cup of tea for himself and Cao Cao.
"Whatever you want to do, just do it boldly and confidently. Don't you understand how I, Cao Cao, feel about you?"
"The commotion this time may be a bit loud, so I have to let you know."
"Tell me, how do you want to dismantle it?"
"This cannot be accomplished overnight, so I plan to separate the steelmaking and forging workshops and combine them into an independent department!"
Steelmaking and forging!
Cao Ang understood immediately and understood why Lu Yan had to come to discuss with Cao Cao.
Steel and forging (weapons, armor, farm tools, etc.) are the lifeblood of a country. This is a big matter, and Lu Yan must get the support of Cao Cao, the actual person in power.
Cao Cao thought about it for a moment, and he indeed felt that this was a very necessary measure, "It is indeed a good suggestion..."
After pondering for a moment, Cao Cao asked tentatively: "Mr. Lu, if I were to become independent according to your idea, how much steel could we achieve per day?"
Lu Yan was stunned by Cao Cao's words and thought to himself: "I really haven't thought about this..."
After thinking for a moment, Lu Yan guessed a rough figure, and then replied: "If everything goes well, conservatively it should be able to reach a daily production of 100,000 kilograms..."
"Pfft!" Cao Cao spit out the tea in his mouth.
"Hiss!" Cao Ang couldn't help but gasped.
The general is currently producing about 10,000 kilograms of steel per day. Will he be able to increase the production tenfold in one fell swoop?
Cao Cao wiped away the tea on the table with one sleeve, and asked with his big face almost in front of Lu Yan: "Seriously?"
Lu Yan reached out and pushed away Lao Cao's big face, nodded and said: "Seriously!"
"Okay!" After Cao Cao got the exact answer, he excitedly said, "Done!"