Regardless of whether it is Huayang County or Sulan County, the county governor is not a capital official, but he understands the subtle changes in the court better than many people who have lived in Xingji City for a long time.
"Even if it doesn't happen this year, I believe that the Earl's Mansion will definitely be promoted to a Marquis' Mansion in a few years. I would like to congratulate my little sister and her family first."
Liu Wan smiled brightly and nodded proudly.
"Then, the little sister will accept the blessing from the elder brother here. When the uncle's house is actually promoted to a noble rank in the future, the little sister will prepare a thick thank you gift for the elder brother."
Ha ha.
Liu Yongchun smiled and stroked his hands, "Brother, you have a breeze in your sleeves. Your sister-in-law always complains that the family is too poor to open the pot. She likes gifts the most..."
After making a joke, he looked up at the calendar on the wall, feeling a little confused.
"By the way, why did my little sister come back to Su Lan now?"
The Winter Clothes Festival is not traditionally a day to visit relatives at home.
Moreover, both the uncle and the crown prince of Zhongyong's residence are currently on war expeditions, and Liu Wan is the only head of the huge Xiao clan.
If it is not necessary, she should not be able to leave Xingji City.
whee.
Liu Wan explained with a smile, "Grandma is not feeling well. As a granddaughter, she should come back to visit her no matter how busy she is."
"But it's you, brother," she scolded: "Everyone has gone back to Su Lan, but you still don't want to go home and have a look."
Ahem.
Liu Yongchun was so embarrassed that he coughed repeatedly.
It's not that he doesn't want to go home, it's just that it's not convenient for him to go home.
Because no matter how big or small his official position is, Yunchui has always had a tradition of serving as an official in a different place. The reasons need not be elaborated.
But I don't know what the reason was for Ren Ning, but for the first time, he was allowed to return to Sulan as the county guard.
The emperor's order cannot be violated. Although Liu Yongchun returned to Sulan City now, he only sent his butler back to burn incense on the day he arrived.
He consciously kept a distance from the Liu family.
If Liu Wan hadn't come to his door today, he wouldn't have known about the situation at home.
well.
"My grandson is really unworthy." Liu Yongchun bowed guiltily in the direction of the Liu family, "Is your grandma okay?"
"Don't worry, brother." Liu Wan smiled and shook her head.
"Grandma is old, and with the change of season today, Lao Han's legs are getting sick."
"I brought the imperial doctor back from Xingji City, but the imperial doctor only asked her to keep warm and take supplements, and didn't even prescribe any medical prescription."
call!
Liu Yongchun let out a sigh of relief and quickly asked the housekeeper to bring some supplements and go back for a visit before giving up.
He looked at Liu Wan again, "What are you doing, little sister?"
"Actually, it's nothing," Liu Wan's smile remained unchanged, "Since you won't go home, brother, then my younger sister, uncle and father will have no choice but to come over from home to see you."
After speaking, she looked at the hourglass on Duobao Pavilion.
"Counting the time, my uncle and the others should be arriving soon."
Before he finished speaking, a servant's voice came from outside the door.
"Sir, your father is here for a visit and is waiting in the living room."
Liu Wan stood up happily.
"Speak of Cao Cao, Cao Cao is here! Come on, let's go to the living room."
The group moved to the living room.
Sure enough, there were several men and women standing respectfully inside, who were Liu's shopkeepers.
"Liu Yuxuan, Liu Yushu has met Madam Bo, and met the County Sheriff."
Liu Wan smiled and nodded, "We are all one family, uncle and father, please don't be polite. Please sit down."
After a few polite words, the guests and hosts sat down.
However, Liu Wan didn't know when her face turned serious and handsome.
"By the way, let me introduce two guests."
Liu Yongchun looked at the two men behind Liu Wan in shock.
Generally speaking, when a wealthy lady like Mrs. Laib goes out, she usually brings a large number of servants and guards behind her.
Just now in the flower hall, he took a few glances at these two dignified-looking men and thought they were the guards of Zhongyongbo Mansion.
It turned out not to be the case.
"This is Ren Luo, the Fourth Young Master of Taishi Mansion." Liu Wan pointed her hand towards the young man standing on the left.
Cough cough cough.
Liu Yongchun was startled, coughed a few times and quickly stood up from his seat.
"I've met Fourth Young Master Ren."
"No wonder I said that the Fourth Young Master has a good face. It turns out he is the son of County Sheriff Ren."
Ren Luo's father, named Ren Jie, was Ren Ning's nominal father when he was in the Grand Master's Mansion, and he is also the current governor of Misty County.
"It is said that Liu had met your father several times when he was serving in Huayang County. Your father traveled around the world when he was young and was very knowledgeable. His words and deeds made Liu feel like a spring breeze and he was deeply admired."
Ren Luo waved his hand lazily.
"Your Majesty, you're welcome. This trip to Su Lan was supposed to come from my cousin, but he and Your Majesty were in the palace to receive the victorious soldiers, so he sent me."
"I just took the opportunity to leave Star City to have some fun, so don't worry about me."
Liu Yongchun was surprised again.
Ren Luo's eldest cousin, isn't that the eldest son of the Taishi Mansion - Ren Rong?
However, Liu Wan didn't wait for him to finish being surprised, and introduced the man on her right.
"This is the left minister of the Ministry of Industry, Mr. Qin Mingqin."
laugh.
This time Liu Yongchun took a deep breath.
He quickly stepped forward and saluted, "I have met Mr. Qin."
Generally speaking, there are tens of thousands of ministers in the Six Ministries, with official ranks ranging from high to low, ranging from the third rank to the sixth rank.
And the county governor is a great history of the feudal territory, especially a county governor like Su Lan. In terms of status and importance, I don't know how much higher than the ordinary waiting officer.
But Qin Ming was different, that was the craftsman named by Ren Ning himself.
He has told the courtiers more than once that everyone must meet Qin Ming's requirements as soon as possible. If they cannot meet the requirements, they must report it to him and let him make a decision.
Therefore, Liu Yongchun did not dare to be careless at all.
"I have met Mr. Qin, Mr. Ren."
The head of the Liu family next to him was a little confused, but seeing Liu Yongchun like this, he quickly stepped forward to pay his respects.
Qin Ming smiled and waved his hand, signaling them to relax.
"I came to Sulan City this time in compliance with His Majesty's order to introduce you to a new textile machine."
Textile machine?
Liu Yongchun, Liu Yuxuan and others looked at each other in astonishment and soon realized.
The Liu family has always been engaged in the cloth industry, or textile industry, and has a place among many colleagues in Sulan County.
But it's just a place, not very conspicuous.
Now it has alarmed His Majesty?
But speaking of which, the Liu family did do business with Ren Ning.
More than a month ago, Uncle Zhongyong's Mansion suddenly took action and ordered a large amount of cloth. It was said that it was to raise supplies for a caravan that was preparing to return to the west...
Qin Ming ignored these and clapped his hands.
Not long after, another group of people appeared in the living room of the Sheriff's Mansion.
One look at the neat attire and serious expression, and you can tell that 80% of them are from the same department.
The leader turned a blind eye to the others and went straight to Qin Ming to salute and present a thick drawing.
"Sir, the textile machine is being assembled and the weaver girl is already in place."
"Thank you for your hard work." Qin Ming nodded with satisfaction and said with a smile: "Everyone, let's go see His Majesty's latest invention."
"This is a good thing. I have personally tested it. It is eight to ten times more efficient than the current spinning wheel, and the quality of the yarn spun is also better."
Liu Yongchun's eyes flashed next to him.
He did know that the master on the throne had many strange but useful inventions, but he did not expect that Ren Ning actually bought a textile machine for his home.
But Liu Yuxuan, Liu Yushu and others were so shocked that they almost couldn't open their mouths from ear to ear.
His Majesty’s invention?
Can your Majesty still invent things?
And it seems that it was specially made for my family.
If this loom can really be used, should it be donated or used?
As for the efficiency of this textile machine, they don't care that much.
The group of people had different expressions and moved to another side hall.
There were more than ten people inside who were busy assembling a complicated piece of equipment.