"General Duan, you really don't have to follow me. ()" Lin Yi persuaded Duan Zhixuan who insisted on following.
"No, your safety comes first, not to mention that it's not certain how many days we will be out this time. I'm not worried." Duan Zhixuan was determined.
He wanted to follow Lin Yi to find a suitable location for mining crystal mines. He didn't know how long he would be delayed outside. How could he feel relieved at this sensitive moment?
Especially after receiving Su Lie's report, he was shocked to realize that there was actually a mysterious third party who was interested in Lin Yi. Moreover, he didn't even know who this third party was. He only knew that it was a wealthy businessman from Jiangnan.
He didn't always live here in the house he lived in. In fact, the wealthy businessman was not here at the moment, so he didn't know who lived in that house. It was not good to come and arrest people like this, after all, they didn't do anything.
It should be said that I haven't had time to do anything yet.
Su Lie was left behind and continued to be responsible for keeping an eye on the mysterious house. At the same time, he had to pay attention to the Zheng family's reaction and deliver news to Lin Yi and the others in time.
Lin Yi had no choice but to get on the carriage, and Li Chunfeng and Cui Xiaoli followed him, occupying two positions in the carriage, so that his two servants had no choice but to follow on horseback.
The talkative Li Ran kept talking about this matter all the way. Of course, the only audience was Fang Yan, otherwise he would not have dared to speak so boldly.
Duan Zhixuan led a hundred people to guard a carriage and walked slowly along the way. This was Lin Yi's request. He closed his eyes and meditated like a Buddha in the carriage, carefully and conscientiously experiencing the concentration of magic elements, and also
From time to time, he would put his mental power into the ground, looking for the shallowest vein. He believed that there would be one, because the branch veins were often much shallower than the main veins. Now he only needed to determine the final mining location.
Although Cui Xiaoli didn't understand what Lin Yi was doing, he also knew that he couldn't disturb him at this time. Li Chunfeng was very curious and would harass Lin Yi from time to time, which made him restless. In the end, Cui Xiaoli couldn't stand it anymore and started to pull him away.
Li Chunfeng chatted, leaving him no time to bother Lin Yi.
Since the Cui family learned about what Zheng Yu was doing, they began to quietly mobilize craftsmen and various resources. Although the Zheng family has greater energy in the neighborhood, the Cui family is not without people, so they can mobilize some things.
Still not difficult.
It's just right. After they find the mining site and almost all the things have arrived, they can start directly to expand the military camp.
The people who had been heading east began to turn south under Lin Yi's command, and then followed Lin Yi's command to circle around and stop in several places. Every time Lin Yi came down to look, he shook his head in disappointment until
When the sun was about to set, Lin Yi chose a place. It was the closest to the ground among the several points he found. () And the location was good. It was not in farmland.
The other four points he was looking for were all in farmland. The occupation of farmland could be big or small. As long as he could avoid causing such trouble, Lin Yi felt that it was better to avoid it. But the gravel land on the west side of the military camp, no matter it was
Whoever owns it belongs to him. He has to expropriate it. Let the landowner go to the emperor to ask for the compensation. It is estimated that it was Zheng Qi's doing. Otherwise, who would want such desolate land? How could he be held back?
easy!
The place was chosen. Duan Zhixuan was not in a hurry to go back, so he camped here for one night. He would take Xiaoyi to see the land he had chosen tomorrow, and it was not far from here anyway.
In the evening, Lin Yi, who was in a good mood, took the initiative to suggest that everyone relax and make a bonfire to roast some seafood. The guards stared at Duan Zhixuan with bright eyes.
Duan Zhixuan smiled bitterly, could he say no? That doesn't mean he has lost his military morale. This Xiaoyi is really good at looking for trouble. Now he had to send some people to nearby villages to buy some seafood. You can't drink too much wine. Each person only needs two sips.
Never mind.
Of course, Lin Yi is a teetotaler. The two young men can finally stay by Lin Yi's side as they wish. Is it okay for the servants not to wait in front of the young master? It's all because of those two people who occupy the space and don't wait.
Master.
The most excited one was Dian Dian. He liked the excitement the most, but there was only one disadvantage. He didn't like to eat seafood. Seeing others tutting at the food, he ran to Lin Yi's hand and took a bite of the squid, which resulted in vomiting.
Not to mention, Lin also had to give it water to rinse its mouth.
I rinsed it several times and ate two dried fruits before I felt better. I really don't understand how these humans like to eat that kind of thing. It tastes really weird.
Cui Xiaoli and Li Chunfeng were surprised when they saw it. Is this still a squirrel? They are almost mature, and they are more picky about food than other people. It is very troublesome. It is true that there are pets according to their owners.
After feeling a little relaxed, these guards all had a good impression of the proposed Lin Yi. At least he was a gentle prince. Although he didn't take them seriously sometimes, it seemed that he didn't take anyone seriously sometimes.
The whole person is in a state of emptiness, and I don’t know what I am thinking!
We set off again the next day with a better goal. This time Duan Zhixuan led the way and walked very quickly. We arrived in half an hour. It was really close!
Lin Yi got out of the car and took a look. It was a rocky area right next to a forest. He didn't know the trees in the forest. He probably didn't know the plants in it. From this point of view, this place was really great.
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"There are too many rocks here. It may take some trouble to renovate. But apart from here, there are only places close to the sea. No one wants the salt-alkali land there, but it will be very troublesome to raise the chao and reduce it. Besides, I have asked nearby people
Residents, the winds are very strong every summer, and sometimes even their houses will be blown away, so I still think it is better here. What do you think? Xiao Yi." Duan Zhixuan introduced the situation to Lin Yi.
"Ah..." Lin Yi's attention was attracted by the woods. He didn't hear Duan Zhixuan's words clearly at all.
Sigh... This kid can lose his mind at any time. I'm really defeated by him.
"Go if you want to." With his soul gone, Duan Zhixuan didn't care if Lin Yi was still around, as long as people were optimistic about him.
Lin Yi was like a bird released from a cage, running very fast. His materials and reagents were all extracted from these inconspicuous plants and minerals.
Cui Xiaoli and Li Chunfeng also followed, but they were more expressive and walked in slowly.
Anyway, there were people to help, so Lin Yi asked them to group up and collect different plants for him, while he himself went to study resin. Each different tree has different uses of resin. It seems that on the way back, he
Something has been done.
After a busy morning, he ate some dry food at noon and headed back. Lin Yi's original plan to go swimming in the sea disappeared. Now he was guarding a bunch of plants and couldn't care about anything.
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Cui Xiaoli and Li Chunfeng didn't like the astringent earthy smell of plants in the carriage, so they both ran out to ride horses. Li Ran could finally follow his young master proudly. All he had to do was help Lin Yi get rid of the pile of plants.
Pick out the same ones and throw them away. Anyway, it is a process of experimental analysis. One kind is enough.
Duan Zhixuan wanted to rush back to the military camp in the evening, so everyone speeded up, and the carriage also ran very fast, knocking Lin Yi and the two boys inside. But just like that, Lin Yi didn't
Put down the plant in your hand.
The two boys admired Lin Yi's tenacity.
Early the next morning, Duan Zhixuan grabbed Lin Yi out of the pile of plants and shouted at him: "Do you want to expand the military camp?"
"Ouch... That's your business, not mine. Don't yell, it will hurt your ears." Lin Yi rubbed his ears. Originally, the expansion of the military camp was not his business. At first, he was just idle.
He only participated when he was bored. Now that he has something to do, he can withdraw.
"What did you say? If you dare to say it again, I will destroy all these plants." Duan Zhixuan was angry. This boy who has no beginning and no end can't get down to business, and it won't delay him for long.
"Ah? No!" Lin Yi lay on it directly, as if you were going to destroy it and kill me first.
Duan Zhixuan's head is full of black lines. When will the missing string in this kid's head be replaced?
"Follow me to the Governor's Mansion and secure the land. You can do whatever you want with me when you come back. I don't care." Duan Zhixuan rubbed his head in pain. This is not the best thing about dealing with Lin Yi. Sometimes he gets a headache.
"Okay, I'll bring the sign." Lin Yi jumped up and went to take out the imperial envoy's sign from his bag.
"Get a brand? Are you going to use your power to overwhelm others? I thought you would buy it." Duan Zhixuan raised his eyebrows.
"Buy? That's too cheap for him. I want to requisition it. The godfather will pay the money, if Zheng Qi dares to ask for it." Lin Yi raised the corners of his lips maliciously.
"Hey, that smart Lin Yi is back?" Duan Zhixuan teased him.
"I've always been very smart! It's just... sometimes I'm too focused. Hehe." Lin Yi was a little embarrassed to brag. Sometimes he was too far away from reality, but it was always like this when doing research.
, but the current conditions are not good, so he can't concentrate. So he becomes in a trance.
"Let's go and scare him." Duan Zhixuan was looking forward to the look on Zheng Qi's face when he found out that the empty prince he despised had turned into an imperial envoy. It must be wonderful!
The two of them made a perfect show, left the military camp and went straight to the Governor's Mansion.
Zheng Qi greeted him respectfully. Even if Duan Zhixuan couldn't control him, he was a second-grade general and he was two ranks behind him. He had to show the proper respect. This was the rule. As for the prince, he had to save his face.
That’s it.
"I have seen the general and the prince, please, please come inside." Zheng Qi dragged his fat body inside.
Lin Yi, who was watching from behind, felt very tired for him.
Entering the room, the guests and hosts were seated. Duan Zhixuan specially asked Lin Yi to sit in front of him. This action attracted Zheng Qi's attention, but he didn't think much about it. He just thought that the general was trying to please Lin Yi, a newcomer.
He still despises this prince. He is just a prince. He doesn’t even have a real job. He can only fulfill the etiquette he should have. Who else can support him? This General Duan is too low-class.
"I came this time, but I have something to trouble Governor Zheng." Duan Zhixuan said with a smile. He decided to pay homage first and then fight. If he didn't eat the toast, don't blame them for giving him a fine drink! (To be continued...)