Chapter 841 My father's official position is not worth mentioning
Chapter 841 My father’s official position is not worth mentioning
In the carriage, Li Xiaogong also looked solemn.
But Li Shimin looked weird.
Seeing this, a trace of doubt flashed in Li Xuan's eyes.
"Your Majesty, do you know the source of this bomb explosion?"
"Boom!"
As soon as Li Xuan finished speaking, there was another loud noise in the distance!
Zheng Fu, Li Wei and others outside the car directly followed the sound and located the location of the explosion. A group of personal guards rode directly towards the direction of the explosion!
at the same time.
On the bank of the Weihe River a mile away from the convoy of Li Shimin and others, thousands of young and old farmers were gathered in a circle. Their eyes were bigger than copper bells, and they stared dumbly at the big hole with white smoke in the middle.
!
After a while, all the young men came to their senses, and each one of them looked at Li Chengqian, Wang Xuance and others as if they were looking at gods.
"Lord Mingfu's power!"
"With this magical thing, we will be able to dig ditches in all the fields in the cold winter!"
"Master Mingfu is kind, and having Master Mingfu here is a blessing to us and all the people in Weinan County..."
"Fellows and elders, there is no need to do this. This place has just been blasted and needs to be excavated quickly. If we wait for a while, the ground below will freeze and it will be difficult to excavate!"
Li Chengqian waved his hand and urged quietly, not falling into the flattery of the common people at all.
"I will obey the orders of Lord Mingfu!"
A group of young men hurriedly responded, and immediately a dozen young men jumped into the big hole with picks and shovels to dig.
The upper ground was frozen, but the soil two feet deep was still soft.
As long as the digging speed of these young men exceeds the freezing speed of the cold wind, the land in front of them will never freeze.
Moreover, this is winter, and the harder you exert yourself, the warmer you will become.
Therefore, a group of young men began to dig around each other.
Seeing the people starting to excavate in an orderly manner, Li Chengqian's eyes flashed with satisfaction.
Then, he turned around and gave instructions to the two middle-aged men behind him.
"Liu County Cheng, Liu County Lieutenant, follow me to the next ditch and continue to blast holes for the people!"
"I will obey the orders of the Ming Dynasty!"
Liu Yuanchu and Liu Ding looked at each other and quickly followed Li Chengqian and others out.
After seeing the power of the bomb, Liu Yuanchu and Liu Ding were even more shocked. As the county captain and county magistrate of Weinan County, they both came from aristocratic families, and their experience was far beyond what those ordinary people could compare with.
The artifact that can blow up such a big crater on the ground is obviously a bomb artifact circulated among the Tang Dynasty families.
The bomb is a sacred weapon in the military and is extremely strictly guarded by the imperial court.
And if the Ming Dynasty could ask for such a magical object from Chang'an, his family background must be extremely profound, far beyond what they thought before. At least he is a descendant of the Duke's family!
Fortunately, in the past few months, they have been very respectful to this Xiao Mingfu and obeyed everything!
Thinking about it, the two of them couldn't help but breathe a sigh of relief!
"Da Lang, be careful!"
While Liu Yuanchu and Liu Ding were thinking about it, the guards brought by Li Chengqian beside them changed their expressions and quickly guarded in front of Li Chengqian and others, staring ahead with wary faces.
"Who are you?"
At this moment, Liu Yuanchu and Liu Ding discovered that a group of cavalry had appeared in the distance from them.
Each of these cavalrymen was wearing armor and carrying steel swords at their waists. They were obviously soldiers of the Tang Dynasty.
Seeing this, Liu Yuanchu and Liu Ding's expressions changed slightly again. Thinking of the explosion just now, their eyes were full of worry. Could it be that the bomb was stolen by Xiao Mingfu?
However, what Liu Yuanchu and Liu Ding didn't expect was that after seeing the Ming Mansion in Weinan County behind a group of guards, they took another look at the pile of big holes that had been blown up behind them, and then rode directly towards it.
Go back.
"Why are you running? I haven't told you who you are yet?"
Yuchi Baolin, who was standing beside him, had a face filled with rage. He chased a few steps forward and shouted at the top of his lungs.
Regardless, the group of strange cavalry had already disappeared behind the hill. Yuchi Baolin could only snort with hatred on his face.
"Da Lang, I always feel that these cavalry look familiar!"
A guard beside Li Chengqian reported the report cautiously.
"Um?"
Li Chengqian and Wang Xuance quickly looked at the guard.
"Li Gai, have you seen those cavalry before?"
"Please forgive me, Sir. I just think they look familiar, but I can't remember exactly where I saw these cavalry!" the guard replied quickly.
“Forget it if you can’t remember it!”
Li Chengqian waved his hand casually, "These cavalry should have been attracted by the sound of our bombs. Just be careful later!"
"Yes, Dalang!"
A group of guards reported the report with solemn faces. They were the only guards who knew the meaning of their elder's care.
Immediately, several guards went directly in the direction where the cavalry group just disappeared.
As for Li Chengqian, Wang Xuance and others took a box of bombs and continued to the next ditch excavation point.
…
In the carriage, facing Li Xuan's doubtful eyes, Li Shimin smiled coquettishly.
"Xuanba, two days ago, Gao Ming asked me for a hundred bombs to dig trenches for the people!"
"clever?"
Hearing this, Li Xuan and Li Xiaogong couldn't help but be stunned.
Immediately, he became thoughtful.
They both vaguely guessed why Li Shimin suddenly came to Weinan County for a private visit!
Moreover, he also brought them all out!
Inside the carriage, the atmosphere became a little awkward for a moment.
Fortunately, not long after, the guards who went out to investigate came back.
"Sir, it's Da Lang who led the young men and a group of common people to blast a hole on the bank of the Wei River a mile away!"
The awkward atmosphere in the carriage immediately dissipated.
Li Xiaogong looked strange and said, "He actually used bombs to blow up potholes and helped the people dig ditches. He is more wasteful than me!"
Li Shimin said, "Since Gao Ming is here, let's go take a look!"
Li Xuan curled his lips, obviously he was worried about Li Chengqian and the bomb, so he still found this excuse.
Then, after Li Shimin got off the car, he also got out of the carriage.
However, the group of people hadn't gone very far yet.
Li Wei then came over with a group of personal guards and several men with swords.
"Master, I'm waiting to catch a few thieves hiding in the distance and coveting the convoy!"
"Thief?"
Li Xuan, Li Shimin and others couldn't help but look at the 'thieves' for a moment.
But unexpectedly, when those "thieves" saw Li Shimin, Li Xuan and others, they immediately made a loud noise and knelt on the ground to salute.
"I see you, your majesty, I see you, your highness, the king of Jin!"
Li Shimin: "..."
Li Xuan: "..."
After the misunderstanding was resolved, Li Shimin, Li Xuan and others changed directions and headed straight in the direction where Li Chengqian and others were going.
After walking for about a cup of tea, a few people saw that Li Chengqian and others had led a group of common people and retreated far away.
"Boom!"
"Boom!"
After two loud noises, dust flew up on the bank of the Wei River, and two large holes as high as a person were blown out.
"Lord Mingfu's power!"
"Thank you, Lord Mingfu..."
After being shocked for a long time, the surrounding people all gathered around and cheered!
Similarly, Li Chengqian did not take credit at all. After ordering the people to excavate the hole quickly, he took Wang Xuance, Fang Yizhi and others, as well as Weinan County magistrates, county magistrates and other officials, and prepared to rush to the next excavation point.
However, as soon as he walked out of the crowd, Li Chengqian felt something was wrong for no reason and looked up behind him.
At this sight, the whole person suddenly froze!
"Mingfu, what's wrong?"
Next to them, Wang Xuance and Fang Yizhi, as well as the county magistrate Liu Yuanchu and the county captain Liu Ding, also noticed something was wrong and looked behind Li Chengqian.
Suddenly, Wang Xuance, Fang Yizhi and others were happy at first, and then shocked.
Liu Yuanchu and Liu Ding subconsciously whispered to Li Chengqian: "Master Mingfu, these few people have extraordinary bearings and are protected by soldiers. They must be dignitaries of the Tang Dynasty. They must not be recruited..."
"I know!"
Li Chengqian came back to his senses and replied quietly.
Immediately, he quickened his pace and rushed forward.
"My child has met Aye and all my uncles!"
Behind him, Wang Xuance, Fang Yizhi and others also hurriedly came up to greet him with respectful expressions on their faces.
"I've met the proprietor, I've met Aye, I've met all my uncles!"
Because they all came to Weinan with their identities concealed, Li Chengqian and Fang Yizhi all changed their names.
However, the newly changed names are a bit awkward to shout. Unless necessary, Li Chengqian, Fang Yizhi and others do not call each other's names directly.
"Aye, why are you here?"
After seeing the ceremony, Li Chengqian asked subconsciously.
"I'm here to see what kind of governance Weinan County will be like, you guys?" Li Shimin said.
"Thank you Aye for your concern!"
Li Chengqian returned quickly with a grateful look on his face.
"Huh, let thousands of people in Weinan County brave the cold winter to dig ditches here. What a caring and considerate official!"
Li Shimin did not appreciate it, but said calmly.
This shocked Li Chengqian and he quickly looked up at Li Shimin.
However, he discovered that Li Xuan, Fang Xuanling and others on the side were actually smiling.
Something seems wrong?
Li Chengqian's heart moved, something suddenly occurred to him, he breathed a sigh of relief, and was about to explain.
However, Liu Yuanchu and Liu Ding stood up and bowed their hands to Li Shimin.
"Weinan County Prime Minister Liu Yuanchu and County Lieutenant Liu Ding have met all of you nobles!"
"I also ask you nobles not to blame Mingfu. Li Mingfu is the most considerate Mingfu that Xiaguan and others have encountered in Weinan for decades..."
Liu Yuanchu and Liu Ding directly praised Li Chengqian again. At the same time, they also explained the reason why these people came to dig ditches in the winter, which was similar to what the old farmers said.
Li Shimin nodded slowly, his expression calming down a bit.
"I see!"
Seeing that Li Shimin no longer reprimanded Li Chengqian, Liu Yuanchu and Liu Ding quickly stood aside.
This noble man obviously has a great background, and they are not qualified to talk to him directly.
Li Chengqian also breathed a sigh of relief.
"Okay, let's get on with our work!"
Li Shimin waved his hand and said.
"this……"
Li Chengqian was startled. The Emperor of the Tang Dynasty came to Weinan County for inspection. He, the magistrate of Weinan County, threw His Majesty away and took his subordinates to blow up holes?
"When Aye came to Ha'er to govern the county, why did Ha'er abandon Aye and go with Xuance and others to blow up ditches for the people?"
"Then you want to abandon the people you govern?"
Li Shimin asked, "They came to the river to dig ditches in this freezing cold weather, waiting for your bombs to help them, but you want to abandon them?"
Li Chengqian: "..."
"Uncle, I can help my eldest brother blow up the big hole!"
On the side, Li Chenglu said with expectation.
"you?"
Li Shimin and Li Xuan burst into laughter.
Li Xuan rubbed Li Chenglu's head and said: "Bombs are very dangerous. You are still young, so you can't go!"
"I'm going to take a walk around Weinan County to see what kind of governance Weinan County you have made. Go and blow up the ditch!"
Li Shimin said with a look of no doubt.
"Yes, Aye!"
Li Chengqian quickly raised his hands and saluted.
Immediately, he led a group of people and walked outside.
"But Aye, I really want to follow my brother to blow up ditches!"
Looking at Li Chengqian and others walking away, Li Chenglu looked eager.
"It's such a cold weather, you're not afraid of freezing your face!"
Li Xuan rubbed Li Chenglu's head again, and then followed Li Shimin and continued to Weinan County.
…
"I have been working with the Mingfu for three or four months in my humble position. I still don't know which nobleman in Chang'an City the Mingfu master came from? May I ask the Mingfu master, who is that nobleman in the court just now?"
On the bank of the Wei River, County Magistrate Liu Yuanchu and County Lieutenant Liu Ding asked curiously.
Li Chengqian was stunned for a moment, and then said directly: "My father's official position is not worth mentioning, and he does not have much power in the court!"
The county magistrate Liu Yuanchu and the county lieutenant Liu Ding naturally looked disbelieving. Without much power, they could directly squeeze out the former Weinan County Magistrate, and also get a hundred bombs from the imperial court?
After thinking for a while, Li Chengqian continued: "Just because I have the surname Li, some things are easier to handle than ordinary officials!"
Clan member surnamed Li?
Liu Yuanchu and Liu Ding couldn't help being surprised, and quickly saluted Li Chengqian again.
"It turns out to be a clan member of the Tian family. I'm sorry for being so negligent!"
At the same time, Liu Yuanchu and Liu Ding subconsciously flashed through their minds the princes of Hejian County, King Jin, King Huai'an, King Rencheng, and dozens of other clan members of the Tang Dynasty.
"We are all ministers of His Majesty, why should we be so open-minded?"
Li Chengqian chuckled and walked forward.
There are still more than thirty ditches and pits to be blown up, and he doesn't have time to discuss matters with Liu Yuanchu and Liu Ding here.
Behind them, Liu Yuanchu and Liu Ding held their hands in succession, feeling a sense of joy rising in their hearts again.
As for Li Shimin, Li Xuan and others on the other side, they sat directly on the carriage and entered Weinan County.
Then, we started shopping in Weinan County.
After going around, Li Shimin, Li Xuan and others all looked satisfied and relieved at the same time.
Li Chengqian, the prince of the Tang Dynasty, managed a county successfully. Although he did not see much achievements, there was not a single incident of bullying of men and women in the county. The faces of the people of Weinan County were also
Full of smiles.
Especially for the Xiao Ming Mansion, I would praise him from time to time, "The officials will govern the Qingming Dynasty!"