Chapter 159 I am the leader of the bandit, wrought iron
In the morning, the shepherds drove the sheep and cattle out of Taiping City.
"drive!"
The wrangler came out with a group of horses.
The horse was magnificent as it left the city. Yue Er, who was squatting outside the city gate, quickly stood up and watched the horse rush out in front of him. He couldn't help but feel an inexplicable excitement.
More than ten idle men squatted outside like Yue Er, watching these horses rushing into the distance with joyful expressions.
"We have five hundred cavalry, right?" An idle man sniffed, "If we get a thousand cavalry later, my dear, that would be a big deal."
Yue Er squatted down again and said disdainfully: "That's bullshit, one thousand. I heard someone said last time that it costs money to raise cavalry. Chang'an is not willing to pay, so the most we can get is five hundred."
"Why don't you give me money?"
"Those noble people should enjoy it."
"grass!"
"Te Niang's Northern Liao people are watching with eager eyes, but they are happy and just enjoy it. When Te Niang's people are beaten into Chang'an City by the Liao people, the whole family becomes slaves."
After Yue Er lit a fire, he happily watched these idle men arguing. When someone wanted to take action, he said slowly: "Hey! Don't take action! Let's just leave it to that. I don't think it's a bad thing."
"Why?"
"Last time I heard a sergeant say, as mentioned above, what should I do if I have no money or food? Go and grab it from the other side!"
"Go to grab it from the opposite side?"
"yes!"
"Aren't they the ones who come here to rob us all the time?"
Everyone was confused.
Just as Yue Er was about to speak, he saw more than a dozen horses galloping towards him. He stood up and stretched out his hand to build an awning over his brow, "Hey! It seems to be the Ming Mansion. Yes, it is the Ming Mansion. The Ming Mansion is back."
Yang Xuan led more than ten riders to the city gate, and everyone saluted.
"I've seen the Ming Dynasty."
"Um!"
Yang Xuan nodded, thinking that Taiping would not support idle people, so he went back to find a job to resettle these people.
Mingfu is so kind!
When the idlers saw Yang Xuan's gentleness, they felt warm in their hearts.
Someone continued the topic and asked: "Mingfu, we said before that we, Taiping, were short of money and food so we went to the other side to rob them, but haven't they always come to rob us?"
Yang Xuan rode into the city.
No answer!
Everyone was disappointed.
"The enemy can go, so can I!"
Everyone couldn't help but be crazy.
"The enemy can go, and I can go, domineering. This is what a man of the Tang Dynasty should be like. If anyone dares to come and rob us, he will rob his mother later."
The eyes of more than ten idle men were a little green.
"If I can go and rob it, I would like to go."
…
Yi Niang was in the backyard muttering why her husband hadn't come back yet, when she heard someone cheering in the front yard.
"Mingfu is back."
Yi Niang stood up suddenly, threw away her work and ran out.
After running a few steps, I didn't forget to shout: "Four ladies, fourth ladies."
"Hey!" Zhang Siniang responded crisply in her room.
"Hurry up and boil the water and prepare clothes."
Yang Xuan is in the lobby in front of him at the moment.
"Some things happened after Lang Jun left, but it's not a big deal. It won't be too late to wait until Lang Jun takes a bath and rests." Cao Ying said with a smile.
There were more people present, and Yang Xuan nodded.
"That's right, Lao Cao."
"Mr. Lang."
"The documents from the Ministry of Personnel have arrived in Lin'an."
"Yeah!" Cao Ying's heart skipped a beat.
The hearts of everyone present jumped.
"Cao Xian Cheng."
Yang Xuan walked out of the lobby, and Cao Ying was stunned for a moment.
"Thank you sir."
Only then did everyone react and salute and congratulate one after another.
"I've met Cao County Cheng."
"It's still early." Cao Ying said humbly: "This matter has not been decided and cannot be publicized."
This is the culture of the Central Plains. Don’t hesitate before something is implemented. Even if it is implemented, don’t get carried away. What you do on a normal day will be the same at this time.
After everyone dispersed, Cao Ying couldn't help but walk outside the hall, looked at the sunshine, took a deep breath, and felt a wave of pride surging in her chest.
"This is just the beginning!"
Yang Xuan arrived at the backyard and asked people to bring all the things he had brought for the trip.
"Yiniang, take your time and clean up."
Yang Xuan went in to take a bath. As soon as he entered, he turned around and locked the door bolt.
There's something wrong with Zhang Siniang's eyes. If there's a surprise attack... he thinks he can hold it back, but if Zhang Siniang moans and groans, he won't be able to explain it with all his mouth.
"Mr. Lang!"
As expected, Zhang Siniang appeared outside.
"What's the matter?"
Yang Xuan sat in the bathtub, secretly congratulating himself on his wisdom.
"My husband's obscene trousers, I just forgot about them."
Yang Xuan patted his forehead lightly.
Too careless!
He said: "Wait a moment."
Yang Xuan got up, covered himself with dirty clothes, and gently opened the door.
I handed you the obscene pants, why are they shaking?
Yang Xuan took the obscene pants with one hand and closed the door with the other.
"It's heartless to refuse to recognize anyone!" Suzaku said.
Yang Xuan got into the bathtub again and said happily: "I am not a casual person."
"You are not a human being if you act casually." Zhuque had never lost in a quarrel.
Zhang Siniang stood outside the door, her head lowered in frustration.
Yi Niang came out.
Zhang Siniang raised her head, her eyes were firm, and she punched hard.
Yi Niang once said that a good man is afraid of being harassed by a woman.
Squeak!
The door was opened a crack, and Yang Xuan saw her fisting, with a determined look on her face, and said in confusion: "Well... I haven't given you the towel yet."
"Oh oh oh!"
Zhang Siniang ran to find a towel in a panic.
Yi Niang stood on the other side, shaking her head slightly.
"Silly, it's time to show off the femininity of a woman and walk more gently. It's obvious that I have forgotten what I practiced in the past. I will practice hard again."
After taking a bath, Yang Xuan lit a stick of incense in the study.
The fragrance was quiet and it reminded him of Zhou Ning.
The things in my mind gradually emptied, and I became completely free of thoughts and worries.
"Mr. Lang!"
Wang Laoer's shouts were heard outside, as loud as the earth.
"Mother, what's the matter?" Yang Xuan's mood was broken.
Wang Laoer came in with an angry look on his face and said, "There is a burglar in my house."
"Huh?" Yang Xuan asked, "What was stolen?"
Wang Laoer said aggrievedly: "All the dried meat I hid has been taken away."
"I'll resupply you later."
After coaxing Wang Laoer away, Yang Xuan said quietly: "It seems that there is no peace in the city!"
During lunch, Cao Ying mentioned what happened recently.
"Someone sneaked into the backyard, first entered Wang Laoer's room, and stole the dried meat. The next day, he entered Lang Jun's room. As soon as he entered, Yi Niang noticed him, and then escaped."
"That's okay." Yang Xuan said: "If you want to steal my things, you won't use the dick's dried meat to scare the snake. It's okay."
"Good meeting, Sir." Cao Ying flattered her out of habit, and then said another thing, "Prince Wei has been traveling frequently between Lin'an and Taiping recently..."
He stopped here and Yi Niang said angrily: "Can you finish what you said!"
Cao Ying coughed dryly, "Many things can only be understood but not expressed."
"Then why are you still talking?" Yi Niang patted the table, "From now on, if you have something to do, all you have to do is give me a wink. What are you doing... just keep silent."
Women are unreasonable!
Cao Ying frowned, "This is fun among scholars."
Yi Niang said disdainfully: "You are just pretending to be mysterious and sophisticated. You were like this back then, and I told you that you were sick. Over the years, your condition seems to have become more and more serious, so I invited Chen Huagu to come over.
You take care of it."
Cao Ying was angry, "Can you still talk easily?"
Yi Niang patted the table and said, "It's not easy for you to talk to me first."
The two argued for a while and ended with Yi Niang's victory.
Yi Niang said proudly: "Back then, when I was invincible, you were still dragging me!"
Wang Laoer swallowed the mutton and opened his mouth to send a rainbow fart, "Yiniang is mighty."
The old thief said smoothly, "Yiniang is mighty."
Cao Ying ate her food in a few moments, stood up and said, "A gentleman does not argue with a woman."
"Ha!" Yi Niang raised her eyebrows reservedly.
After dinner, Yang Xuan and Cao Ying went to the study.
"King Wei is trying to win over people." Cao Ying has been observing King Wei recently and has some insights. "King Wei frequently wins over Northern Xinjiang officials and generals. I feel a little impatient."
"Regardless of whether he is impatient or not, he is trying to win over officials and generals in Chenzhou. What will I win over in the future?" Yang Xuan touched his chin and thought for a moment, "He is too impatient. Could it be that something happened?"
Cao Ying said with a smile: "I have become the county magistrate. Langjun will only plan for political achievements and make friends. He will go to Chenzhou only when everything is ready. When the time comes, I will be optimistic about the foundation of Taiping for Langjun. A few years later... it will make people look forward to it.
ah!"
…
"Your Majesty, Yang Xuan is back."
Huang Ping entered the study and saw King Wei sitting there drinking. He sighed: "Your Majesty, why are you doing this?"
King Wei was silent.
Huang Ping advised earnestly: "Your Majesty's frequent visits to Chenzhou these days have attracted many people's attention. They all say that Your Majesty is too impatient and can't wait to win over the officials and generals of Northern Xinjiang. If this word spreads to Chang'an, I am afraid that the King of Yue will
I’m going to be very proud of myself.”
King Wei said calmly: "Get out!"
Huang Ping was about to speak but stopped, sighed and left.
…
Yang Xuan rested in his mansion for half a day and went to the foot of the mountain early the next morning.
"I've seen the Ming Dynasty."
More than two thousand Taiping troops lined up to wait.
Nan He stepped forward and saluted, "Please give me instructions." He lowered his voice and said, "After the last battle, the soldiers were a little discouraged."
Once a person achieves success, he is like a soft-boiled man who found a rich wife and never wants to work hard again. This is normal.
Yang Xuan stepped forward.
These soldiers gradually lost their aura of criminals and transformed into tough men.
"Our Taiping Army performed outstandingly in this battle. When my husband mentioned our army in Taoxian County, he was full of praise!"
Everyone couldn't help but be happy.
Some people couldn't help but raise their hands.
"Say!" Yang Xuan nodded.
The sergeant who raised his hand said, "I dare to ask Mr. Lang how our husband praised us."
Everyone needs affirmation. Children need affirmation from their parents, relatives, and people around them, which can help them build confidence. Adults need affirmation from their family members and those in authority.
Yang Xuan said: "My husband said that our Taiping Army is as strong as tigers."
He recalled Huang Chunhui's expression at that time and those words: A group of tough bandits!
I am the bandit leader!
"Bei Liao is newly defeated, and He Lianfeng will not give up. Before Chenzhou, we were the three major tribes, and in Taiping, we are currently the Waxie tribe."
Yang Xuan pointed to the distance, "We have cultivated a lot of fields this year, and the farmers are eagerly waiting for the harvest. Taxes will be paid on the harvested grain. Who will the taxes be used for?"
He pointed at the soldiers and said, "Use it for you. The armor you wear, the swords and guns you hold, the horses beside you, and the food you eat three times a day are all those that the common people raised in the fields with their hands.
It was dug out in sweat on the loom. Now someone wants to take it all away, can we agree?"
"cannot!"
"Louder!"
"cannot!"
The faces of each of the soldiers turned red, and their eyes were filled with anger.
Yang Xuan nodded, "Then practice with all your heart."
Nan He praised: "Now that the Ming government is asking them to go through fire and water, I think they will be happy with it. The Ming government's methods of boosting morale are brilliant."
"It is useless to use reason to these people. It is better to use it to benefit them." Yang Xuan thought of the movie he saw in the scroll. "What do they want and what do they want to protect? Then tell them what is threatening them now."
With these things they want to protect."
Nan He stood there and raised his head for a long time, "Protection, men have to protect their mothers, their wives and children, and their friends. They also have to protect their jobs, the farmers who farm for them, and the weaving for them.
Women...yes, protection, only protection can make men work hard for it."
"My husband is so clever!" Nan He wanted to look for Yang Xuan, but Yang Xuan had already left.
"Where's Mr. Lang?"
"Said he was going to the south of the city."
South of the city.
Gu Zhong stood by the stove, observing the color of the molten iron.
"I've met Mr. Lang."
Gu Zhong turned around and saw Yang Xuan coming in with the old thief and Wang Laoer, and said happily: "Lang Jun's method is really clever. Now you can make a furnace of iron in an hour."
"Thank you for your hard work." Yang Xuan nodded, "Is there any difficulty?"
"Yes." Gu Zhong pointed to the stove and said: "Pig iron can be poured into the mold, but it is quite troublesome to make wrought iron. It is difficult to pick up the molten iron when it comes out."
Yang Xuan stopped, as if thinking about something.
"This matter is troublesome, but I'm worried about it." Gu Zhong felt that he was going too far and threw such a difficult problem to Mingfu.
Several bellows-pulling criminals thought the same way, and they all smiled at Gu Zhong, thinking that he was stubborn in his work. No wonder he was robbed of credit by superior officials in the Ministry of Industry.
Yang Xuan suddenly said, "You haven't thought of a way yet?"
Gu Zhong said with shame: "I have tried several methods, but none of them are very good. I also wasted a lot of iron."
"The iron was turned into iron slag, which the Taiping Army could use." In the last war, the Taiping Army used iron slag to cause the Northern Liao people to suffer a lot.
"Yes." Gu Zhong said gratefully: "That is to say, the Ming government was generous. In the past, villains worked in the workshops of the Ministry of Works. If they made mistakes, or failed to do well within the time limit set by the superior officials, they would either be punished or punished.
beat."
Yang Xuan said: "You go back and ask someone to build a square pond three feet away from the outlet of the molten iron. Surround it with a wall and make the opening lower. When the molten iron is ready, open it and flow directly into the square pond. Have a person squat on the low wall.
Quickly sprinkle the powder of dirty tide mud, and several others hold willow sticks and stir quickly. Give it a try."
"This!" Gu Zhong thought for a while, "Yes, I'll just do it later."
After Yang Xuan left, the grain seeds were harvested.
The square pond is simple, and the low wall is even worse.
The powder of sewage mud was also brought.
I also got willow sticks.
"Is that okay?" A group of people asked the craftsmen to look at the grain seeds.
Gu Zhong gritted his teeth and said, "Try it first!"
Someone shouted: "This furnace of molten iron is ready."
Gu Zhong looked at the big man guarding the molten iron exit and nodded, "Open!"
As soon as the opening was opened, the fiery red molten iron spurted out and flowed into the square pond.
The man squatting on the low wall was a little dazed, and Gu Zhong scolded: "Hurry up and spread the powder!"
Sprinkle the dry powder of sewage mud on it.
Several prisoners were stirring the molten iron carelessly with willow sticks.
Gu Zhong glanced at it, blinked, and looked again.
"Stir faster!"
The willow stick stirred rapidly.
Gu Zhong stretched out his hand and said, "Give me a stick!"
He took a willow stick and stirred vigorously.
Everyone noticed something was wrong, climbed up the low wall, and stared at the molten iron.
"Damn it!" A craftsman saw the grain and said, "Old Gu, it's wrought iron! This damn thing is wrought iron!"
Gu Zhong slapped his thigh, staggered and almost fell in.
With tears in his eyes, he said, "It's wrought iron, it's wrought iron."
Taiping is now short of iron tools. Whether it is farm tools or weapons, they are all waiting for steel to be put into the pot.
After a while, a whole furnace of molten iron was poured out.
Everyone inspected it carefully.
Gu Zhong turned around and ran away.
"I'll go and tell the Ming Mansion the good news!"