Qiya’s exotic pet store in Beijing attracted countless people to visit Chiang Kai-shek’s mansion and take a look at the back door because the quantity of overseas exotic goods on its shelves was too small and limited.
The Jiang Xiang family couldn't bear the disturbance, so they closed the door tightly and turned away many people.
Of course this is offensive. No, the Jiang family began to make amends. They posted widely and invited relatives, friends, ladies, ladies, and masters to come and visit.
It’s said to be about admiring the snow scene in early spring.
There is a plum garden in Jiang Mansion, which is full of various varieties of plum trees. It is already mid-February, and the late plum blossoms are still in bloom. They are red, yellow, pink, and green. The fragrance of plum trees is overflowing, attracting countless people to make various excuses. Come and enjoy plum blossoms.
As soon as the Jiang Mansion posted a message, no one was absent and came to visit one after another.
"Mrs. Jiang, is this glass?"
"Mr. Jiang, is this glass? You can actually use it as a window? How wonderful!"
There are two plum blossom viewing pavilions in the plum garden, one in the east and one in the west. In previous years, even with thick curtains and several braziers, it was still cold. Moreover, the pavilion is surrounded by thick curtains, so you can't enjoy the plum scenery.
Although the pavilion is built in the plum garden, it is only used for cooling off in summer. In previous winters, admiring plum blossoms in the pavilion was not enough to withstand the cold.
But this year is different. Glass windows have been installed around the pavilion. The large glass is clean and transparent. Sitting in the viewing pavilion covered with thick carpet, through the transparent and flawless glass, you can have an unobstructed view of the plum scenery outside. You can also see snowflakes falling on the glass, one by one, in very beautiful shapes.
Ladies, ladies, and all the male guests were stunned.
This glass window is so good and wonderful.
There is also the Jiang family's water pavilion, which is all equipped with glass. Guests sit in the water pavilion and look out through the glass windows at the snow scene, the shadow of the lake, the snowflakes swirling in the air, and the cold wind blowing through the trees. At the top, you can also see the direction of the wind blowing through the glass window, and have a panoramic view of everything in front of you.
Absolutely fried.
This glass window is really a good thing!
I heard that the spire on the second floor of the Chiang family's library was flattened, and glass windows were installed on the top and all sides. You can lie on the second floor library to bask in the sun during the day, and watch the stars and the moon at night.
Countless people lined up waiting to go up and experience it.
I heard that the flowers and plants used for the Jiang family’s banquet today were also grown in a greenhouse with glass windows. I heard that there is no shortage of fresh vegetables in winter.
On the day after the Chiang Kai-shek's banquet, the shopkeepers of Qi Ya's shop became mute again. They were even hoarse when entertaining guests who came to place orders. Qiya once again became popular in the capital. Orders are scheduled for several months.
The shopkeeper's hands cramped as he counted the banknotes.
While looking at the banknotes, I looked at the orders. There were so many orders, and I didn’t know if the workshop could produce them in this quantity. Oh, I’m so worried.
In addition to the huge profits made by the stores in Beijing, there is also good news in Yue Di.
In addition to the research on pearls, the survival rate has been greatly improved, and more than a dozen of the ordered ships have been delivered year after year. Moreover, according to the blueprints given by the King of Yue, the ships made were countless times better than Daqi's existing ships. Not only is it sturdy and crash-resistant, it is extremely fast when it enters the water.
At the end of the New Year, pirates who didn't know where they came from actually took a fancy to their island. They quietly gathered a dozen ships and wanted to come up and seize the territory.
Who knew there were so many people hiding on this island.
Not only were Sun Ze and Fang Da organized their forces to repel them, but they were still being chased when they fled in a hurry.
As a result, the pirate's ship was too slow and Fang Da's ship was too fast. They caught up with them as soon as they caught up.
He followed them to their territory, wiped out all the people, and got all the belongings saved by this group of pirates. In the caves on the island, there are caves full of gold and silver treasures, boxes of gold and silver ingots that blind people's eyes, antique calligraphy and paintings, jewelry, fabrics, grains, precious wood, overseas spices and other items.
It became developed all of a sudden.
Sun Zefang was so happy.
"Damn it, we have been fighting on the border for so many years, but we have never collected so much loot!" Sun Ze said with emotion. He killed a pirate without losing a single soldier, and he still gained such a big profit. An island and so many treasures.
Based on this rough estimate, this is not worth several million taels?
Sun Ze and Fang Da looked at each other and understood the glint in each other's eyes.
I heard that there are dozens or hundreds of large and small islands in the sea over Vietnam. How can the few small islands collected before be like this? Hiss... wouldn't that mean we are going to be developed?
After Zhao Guangyuan read the news sent back from the capital, and then read the secret messages sent back from the country, he rarely relaxed his brows and smiled.
Fang Daxin said in his letter that the loot captured during the raid amounted to three million taels of gold and silver alone, not counting the jewelry, calligraphy and paintings.
Later, he and Sun Ze personally led troops to suppress several groups of pirates and collected some loot. Although not as much as that, they still had five million taels of silver in their hands. They said that they were not short of money for the time being and there was no need to go to Vietnam anymore. The land sent money.
They originally had several small islands in their hands, but after driving away the pirates, they couldn't farm the land and didn't use it much. Now there are three large islands that can be used to open up wasteland for farming, so we move our troops to them. The original island had 7,000 troops, and the other two islands had 5,000 troops each. The number of troops has now increased to more than 17,000.
Fang Er and Cao Cuo looked at each other. His Highness seemed very happy?
After Zhao Guangyuan received the letter, Fang Er asked him if there was good news from his brother?
Zhao Guangyuan nodded and told him about Fang Da Sun Ze who killed the pirates and got a lot of loot. Fang Er heard this and beat his chest, wondering why he hadn't caught up with such a good thing. He gained all this strength in vain.
If he is like this, he should take a boat out to sea to suppress pirates, while his brother should stay with His Highness to make suggestions.
How about discussing with His Highness that he come back in place of his brother?
Zhao Guangyuan didn't know what he was thinking, so he glanced at him and said nothing. Fingers tapped.
Now there is no shortage of money in Vietnam. They guard a few islands and can secretly do some maritime business. When pearls can be produced and glass workshops are opened, money will be available. In addition, the three islands and Vietnam The grain they bought from the real estate was enough for them to eat and drink, and there was still some left over.
Jiang Wentao's glass shop is now selling so much that the workshop can't keep up with the orders placed, so he can temporarily relax in terms of money.
But now that the number of troops has increased, more soldiers and fewer generals is a huge problem.
Summoned Fang Er and said, "I will write two letters and you can send them to Hangu Pass and Shao Liang."
At that time, my grandfather had many good generals. Later, when my grandfather was convicted, many generals were implicated, or many of them resigned and returned home for various reasons. He wanted Shao Liang and Sun Yu to come forward and win over them secretly to see which ones People can use it.
Let the two of them contact the retired veterans. He wants to use them.
When my grandfather was here, the disabled and retired veterans of Hangu Pass were properly accommodated. Now that the Lu family is gone, I don’t know what happened to them.
When the Queen Mother and the Crown Prince's brother were around, he just wanted to be a carefree prince, beating horses and roaming the streets wantonly, and didn't understand many foreign affairs.
He has to do all these things one by one, and he doesn't know how many people can be recruited and how many people will recognize him.
"Yes, Your Highness, don't worry, I will send it to you personally."
After Fang Er left, Zhao Guangyuan was afraid that there would be no one available, so he wrote to Lu Ye to borrow two more people from him.
It was dark that day, so Lu Ye brought four people over and asked them to recognize Zhao Guangyuan as their master.
"Of these four, two were sent by the Duke to protect the prince, and two were with the Duke. From now on, the four of them will be handed over to you."
Zhao Guangyuan looked at him intently, wondering why Lu Ye suddenly made this decision.
He had previously known that his grandfather's secret guard camp was in his hands. It was logical that after his grandfather left, the secret guard camp should be handed over to him. However, Lu Ye was uneasy about him, surnamed Zhao, and had mixed feelings about him. The two of them just Due to the cooperative relationship, Lu Ye did not expect that Lu Ye would send four people to him today.
He was still the same person who had been with the prince's brother and grandfather before.
"I have met His Highness." The four secret guards saluted Zhao Guangyuan and acknowledged him. Zhao Guangyuan let them level up and then waved them away.
"Why?" he asked Lu Ye.
Lu Ye glanced at him and sat across from him with a relaxed expression, not thinking that he was a noble prince at all. "For no reason, aren't you in need of someone?"
"It's not just today that I'm short of people."
"That means you are pleasing to the eye now."
Didn't you like it before?
Lu Ye raised his eyebrows but said nothing. Just ask him, "Did you ask Fang Er to go to Hangu Pass?"
Zhao Guangyuan only raised his eyebrows but did not speak.
Lu Ye didn't care. He held his chin with his hand and didn't look at him. He only looked at the dark night outside the palace. "It's calm now. Even if you contact those old people, I'm afraid you won't be able to win them over in your current situation." who."
Of course Zhao Guangyuan knew.
Now that the crown prince has been chosen, his father is also in good health. Although a few brothers have some problems, overall, the capital is peaceful. After the changes seven years ago, those people are now only dormant and will not choose the master easily.
It is better to choose him as the "exclusive" master.
"If one or two can be used, it's good. If not, don't force it." Although it is a bit difficult to train generals by yourself, it is not impossible.
Lu Ye glanced at him but said nothing. He didn't plan to sit there longer, "When will your overseas medicines arrive? Remember to leave a copy for me. I'll deposit the money from selling the pearls in the bank for you. You can get it with someone's seal."
After saying that, he disappeared into the night.
Zhao Guangyuan sat for a while, then called four secret guards, asked them about their situation one by one, and made arrangements. One person was sent to the capital, and the other to keep an eye on the entrance to the mausoleum area. If anyone came from the capital, they would come in time. Report, one person will follow the substitute to protect his safety, and the other person will guard the palace.
After making arrangements, he returned to Lin Zhaoxia.
Lin Zhaoxia just returned home from the hospital. "Why did you come back so late today?" She thought he would come early to pick her up from the hospital, but she didn't expect that he came over after she had already come back from the hospital.
"Dad, are you happy today?" As soon as her mother picked her up from Lu Shanchang, she saw her father and jumped up happily.
"Are you happy today?" Lin Zhaoxia also tilted her head and looked at him.
Zhao Guangyuan couldn't help but laugh. Although he didn't smile just now, Xia'er and Chang Zhi were the people he was closest to. As soon as he got close to him, he could tell his mood changes.
He stroked his long little head and said, "Yes, dad is happy today." He received the secret letter, which was all good news, so of course he was happy. He doesn't have to worry about money for the time being, and he can take a breather.
After a few words with the mother and son, Lin Zhaoxia and Chang Zhi were also happy for him.
"Wow, Dad, you are trying to steal something from others. Is Fang Er's brother so powerful?"
This kid is so stupid.
"That was the pirates who wanted to seize my father's territory. Fang Da and Sun Zecai led the crowd to fight back and killed them." If they hadn't been vicious and took the lead in provoking, both people and money would have been lost.
What's wrong with others? Is he black? He glared at Changzhi.
Long enough to stick out his tongue. No matter what it is, dad is happy and he is happy too.
"Is Fang Er's brother very powerful? Is General Sun really a god in his military skills?" Chang Zhi asked again.
Zhao Guangyuan nodded, "Fang Dayuan was the commander of my father's bodyguards, and he was excellent in martial arts and strategy. General Sun Ze fought bloody battles at Hangu Pass for many years and led his troops to win countless battles. His father was your great-grandfather's right-hand man."
Wow, Chang Zhi showed an expression of admiration, "I have never seen them before, but I really want to see them." They are heroes and super powerful people.
Zhao Guangyuan touched his son's head and said, "I'll see you later."
Lin Zhaoxia couldn't help but glance at him.
Thinking of his statement that he was not short of money for the time being, he asked, "Then you said before that you would no longer ask people to find mines?"
"We have to leave. The Yue area is very mountainous. I secretly sent people to search in the Yue area first. Moreover, Fang Da also said that there was a stronghold among the pirates that were suppressed. There seemed to be iron ore on that small island. He ordered People went to explore. If there is iron ore, you can make weapons yourself without spending a lot of money to buy them."
There is no need to buy it secretly.
Nowadays, the imperial court has extremely strict control over iron products, and it is impossible to make it airtight when purchasing weapons and iron items in large quantities. It is impossible for him to send a large amount of iron tools from China.
If it was really an iron mine and it was on an isolated island in the sea, that would be the best. By then, if we copy better casting techniques from China, we will be able to create better weapons. At that time, the combat power will be greatly increased.
At night, maybe Zhao Guangyuan was in a relaxed mood, tossing Lin Zhaoxia until midnight, so that she got up late the next day. When she got up, Zhao Guangyuan had already sent her eldest son to kindergarten and returned.
Zhao Guangyuan was stared at several times, but he was not angry. He smiled and hugged her, took a bath, fed her breakfast, and then the two of them went to the hospital.
Today is Ma’s fifth day in hospital, and she will be discharged in the morning.
When Lin Zhaoxia took Ma's and Geng's food to the delivery room, she happened to catch up with the doctors and nurses coming to check the ward.
The doctor checked the condition of Ma's wounds and asked her some questions.
After several days of doctors' rounds, Ma was able to face it calmly. Moreover, the doctors and nurses were so patient and responsible, which made Ma feel very grateful and answered the doctor's questions one by one.
"The postoperative recovery is going very well and I will be discharged from the hospital this morning."
Mrs. Geng was overjoyed when she saw the doctors and nurses. She was no longer afraid when she saw that the doctors and nurses were so kind. She thought it was just a cut on her stomach after all. She shivered every time she looked at it. She hurriedly asked the doctor: "Can we really go back? Then," Why did it collapse?
If it collapses, will the intestines flow out? But after taking a look at Lin Zhaoxia, she didn't feel embarrassed to ask. She only asked how she would take care of her after she returned home and what she would eat.
The doctor answered them all in a good-natured manner. Geng thanked him repeatedly and then sent away all the doctors who were doing rounds.
After they left, Mrs. Geng took Lin Zhaoxia's hand and said, "Xier, do you really not want to stay for a few more days? Can you really be discharged from the hospital?"
Although she also misses her family and is afraid that her family will be worried, but with Ma's behavior, she is also afraid that problems may arise when she returns home. Daqi does not do this by caesarean section, and there is no point in calling a doctor if something goes wrong.
No one knows how to treat it.
