Lin Feng took Gao Xiaoyu straight back home. He asked Gao Xiaoyu to take three sets of down jackets and go to Bailu Mountain outside Xianyang City. Three sets of down jackets, one for teacher Xun Fuzi, one for senior brother Han Qianqiu, and one for Li Cihang.
These three people were all Lin Feng's relatives.
It's snowing now. Fortunately, people are coming and going on the official road outside the city, and the snow on the ground has been dealt with before it forms.
Riding his horse all the way, Lin Feng arrived at the foot of Bailu Mountain without spending much time.
Before Lin Feng returned from the Xia Kingdom, Xunzi and Li Cihang went north from the Jin Kingdom to the Qin Dynasty. The journey was further, so Xunzi had not arrived in Xianyang when Lin Feng arrived. Immediately after Lin Feng went to Guzang County, he did not see Xunzi.
Lin Feng only had time when he returned to Xianyang.
Lin Feng had been to the mountain before when he returned to Xianyang, but he didn't stay long. Lin Feng arrived at the academy on Bailu Mountain. After giving his name, the academy's attendants took him directly to Xunzi's courtyard.
Xunzi is commenting on the classics.
This is what Xunzi does most nowadays. Many classic books written by predecessors are obscure and difficult to understand, making it difficult for future generations to understand their meaning. Therefore, Xunzi needs to explain one by one. In addition, Xunzi also began to write books to explain his academic views.
Xunzi would also teach in person at Bailu Academy.
This is something he often does.
When Lin Feng saw Xunzi, he looked respectful and saluted, "Teacher."
Xunzi's body bones were still strong. Although it was freezing, because there was a charcoal pot in the room, it had no effect on him and he didn't feel very cold.
Xunzi was so happy that he waved his hand for Lin Feng to sit down. He stroked his beard and said slowly: "If you don't come to me, I'm going to come to you. I heard that you are in Xianyang and buying a lot of duck feathers. What are you going to do?" Clothes. This matter has caused such a fuss, what do you think?"
He was worried that Lin Feng would lose his reputation.
It will affect Lin Feng.
Lin Feng looked calm and said with a smile: "Teacher, don't worry, I will be fine in Xianyang, and the down jacket made of duck feathers has been a great success. This down jacket does not directly use duck feathers, but has to go through multiple processes. It can only be used after processing, and there is no odor.”
"The down jacket is extremely warm when worn on the body. It can dispel the cold and keep warm. As for your majesty, I gave one as a gift and asked him to inscribe a picture with the words 'No. 1 in the world', specifically to promote the down jacket."
"It was officially sold in Xianyang City today. Counting the number of orders, more than 10,000 sets have been sold. The sales are very good. I made a special trip to bring three sets here. One for the teacher, one for Master Li, and one for Senior Brother Han."
He waved and Gao Xiaoyu handed over the box, which contained three sets of clothes.
When Xunzi heard this, he no longer worried.
The emperor has already approved it, so what else does he have to worry about? Even the businessmen and people who buy things are not fools. Everyone knows whether down jackets are good or not. If the down jackets launched by Lin Feng were not good, it would be impossible to sell more than 10,000 sets of clothes.
Xunzi quickly took it out and said with a smile: "I want to give it a try."
Lin Feng personally changed Xunzi's clothes. When Xunzi put on his down jacket, he twisted his body twice and didn't feel any restraint. In fact, he felt more relaxed than before because he had fewer clothes on.
In addition, after putting on Xunzi's clothes, it didn't take long for him to feel that the clothes were very warm, with a warm feeling permeating the air.
This clothes is not breathable and is very warm.
"Okay, the down jacket is really nice."
Xunzi had a bright smile on his old face. Lin Feng is not a dead student, but based on his studies, he can innovate and make such down jackets, which can help many people avoid being attacked by the cold. This is a good thing.
Down jackets are the best robes.
After walking around for a while, Xunzi returned to his seat, sat down, and asked, "How much does a down jacket like this cost?"
Lin Feng said: "One, two or five cents of silver."
"It's a bit expensive."
Xunzi frowned slightly after hearing this.
Lin Feng explained: "The price is relatively cheap. After buying the duck feathers, you need to remove the thick duck feathers bit by bit, and process them step by step. The whole process consumes a lot of manpower and material resources. Furthermore, , the cloth used to make a pair is not cheap either. Therefore, the temporarily set price is relatively cheap. If not, the price should be raised, at least two or three taels of silver per piece."
Xunzi was silent for a moment, then looked at Lin Feng and said, "Xiaojiu, I want to ask you a favor, how about it?"
Lin Feng said: "It depends on what you said. If you have anything, just say it. As long as I can help, I will do my best to support you."
Xunzi said sternly: "Your Lin family has paid a lot for selling down jackets. To support so many people, the teacher can't take it for free. So, you can see if it's cheaper. I'll buy some. There are many great scholars who come to teach in the academy on Bailu Mountain. , preach and teach here.”
"These famous scholars are not young, and they are all afraid of the cold. They are all people who immerse themselves in paperwork and have pure minds. They rarely run any family business or care about external affairs. They only spend their food, clothing and housing in In the academy, it is still a bit difficult to get them to buy down jackets.”
"I have some reputation. When I came to the academy, the Emperor of Qin gave me a lot of money, so I bought some."
Xunzi did not want to take advantage of Lin Feng.
After all, it is not easy for Lin Feng to raise a large family.
"Teacher, you are too ignorant."
Lin Feng said: "Isn't it just some clothes? If you have to pay for this, how can this disciple be embarrassed if you say this?"
Xunzi said solemnly: "Your Lin family also spent money on making down jackets. I need a lot of people here, so I have to give you money."
Lin Feng said: "The Lin family has various industries, and it is not an exaggeration to say that the daily income is a lot of money. The disciples have nothing but a lot of money. Even last year, all the millions of taels of silver in the family were donated to the imperial court to help the people. . So far, I have accumulated a lot. I am still working overtime to make down jackets. I will ask someone to send 300 sets over, is it enough?"
"Enough, enough!"
Xunzi said quickly: "The people in Bailu Academy, including those who are studying, are only more than 150 people. As for the great scholars, there are only more than 30 people. The more than 300 sets you sent are all more than There are too many. There is no need to send the extra ones, just give away more than 30 sets."
Lin Feng said: "This down jacket cannot be worn all the time, and must be replaced. For the time being, we will send 300 sets, and the academy will arrange them by itself after receiving them. If there are not enough, the teacher will arrange them directly, and the Lin family will send them."
Xunzi and Lin Feng had different relationships. Seeing that Lin Feng was determined, Xunzi stopped talking and said, "I would like to express my gratitude to you on behalf of the people in the academy."
Lin Feng said: "You are so polite, old lady."
Xunzi immediately arranged for others to invite Han Qianqiu and Li Cihang. Although Li Cihang preached in Xianyang, he still spent most of his time in Bailu Mountain. Great Qin allowed Li Cihang to preach, but Li Cihang had a very senior position in Taixuan Dao. He obtained the emperor's permission and only needed to arrange someone from Taixuan Dao to take charge.
Li Cihang will not go there in person.
As soon as the two entered, Li Cihang stared at Lin Feng, even more surprised, and said, "Boy Lin, have you entered the Grandmaster realm?"
Lin Feng said: "Uncle, I have a keen eye."
"Not bad!"
Li Cihang nodded.
He noticed that Lin Feng's aura was very strong and not at all frivolous. Under such a premise, it can be seen that Lin Feng's foundation is extremely solid.
Not an ordinary grandmaster.
Li Cihang sighed with emotion: "I didn't expect that you, Lin Feng, would become a master at such a young age and even have a deep foundation. If you were to follow my Taixuan Dao, you would be the monster among monsters. It's a pity that you don't practice Taoism. If you do, you must be a master of the same school. You can do it." His fame spreads throughout the world, and he sets foot on the final martial arts realm."
Lin Feng smiled and said: "I practice martial arts, firstly to protect myself, and secondly to kill the enemy. The rest, I don't have much thought. I still like the worldly world and can't escape it. Everyone has his own Pursuit, what I pursue is the world of mortals.”
Li Cihang sighed.
In the blink of an eye, he had a bitter look on his face again and said: "Boy Lin, you have tricked me. Teaching martial arts in the army is not an easy task, it is quite troublesome. You must compensate me for this matter." drunk."
Lin Feng said: "You always need Xifeng Zui, I'll have someone bring it to you. I'll take care of it."
"Okay, feel free."
Li Cihang was very happy.
Xifeng Zui is his favorite liquor, and he drinks it vigorously.
Xunzi said: "Okay, Xiaojiu is here today and has prepared a piece of clothing for each of you. Come on, let's try it on first."
Han Qianqiu and Li Cihang both looked over and saw the robes placed on the desk.
They both put it on without any objection.
Han Qianqiu is not young, he is in his early fifties, and he is also afraid of the cold. Now that I put on the down jacket, I also felt warm. I was surprised: "What kind of clothes is this? It's so warm."
Li Cihang said: "It's just so so, I think it's nothing."
Xunzi snorted and said in a deep voice: "You, Li Cihang, are a great master. You are immune to cold and heat. In this cold weather, it doesn't matter if you wear a single piece of clothing. Of course, you won't feel anything. If you don't like it, just don't wear it."
Li Cihang chuckled and said, "I've already sent you all the gifts, how can I not wear them?"
He simply ignored Xunzi's expression.
Lin Feng saw this and sighed in his heart, Li Cihang was like this just in front of Xunzi. It was Xunzi who could talk to Li Cihang like this.
If it had been anyone else, they would have been dealt with long ago.
Han Qianqiu asked: "Junior brother, what kind of clothes are these? It's so warm and comfortable."
Lin Feng explained: "This piece of clothing is my newly invented down jacket. I specially made it from duck feathers. It can keep warm and dispel the cold. Now, the down jacket has been widely sold in Xianyang. I sent three sets. I will follow up. We will also send a batch so that everyone in the academy can have them."
"Thank you, junior brother."
Han Qianqiu quickly handed over his hands and thanked him.
This down jacket is very comfortable to wear and can be supplied in large quantities. This is Lin Feng's wish.
Xunzi waved his hand and said: "You brothers, you don't have to be so polite. Xiaojiu, I remember that when you returned to the court, you promoted the Qin Dynasty to attack the Gaochang Kingdom. After the spring, are you going to lead troops to the Gaochang Kingdom?"
"yes!"
Lin Feng nodded and answered.
Xunzi said: "In the academy, there was a Confucian scholar named Zhang Xun. He was a scholar of the Qin Dynasty. He was not particularly good at expounding the classics. His favorite thing was to inspect the topography of the Qin Dynasty. Even, he I have been to Gaochang Kingdom in the Western Regions and am very familiar with the situation in Gaochang Kingdom."
"I invite him here. You have a careful conversation with him and try to ask him to help."
"Originally, I was thinking about introducing you to you before. I just thought that you wouldn't leave yet, and I would make arrangements when you leave. Now that you have come to the mountain, you can just deal with this matter."
Xunzi said: "Even if he is unwilling to leave the academy, he still has a detailed map of Gaochang Kingdom in the Western Regions in his hands, which can be helpful to you."
"Thank you teacher."
Lin Feng felt happy.
Having more information about Gaochangguo will help Lin Feng march. In particular, Zhang Xun was familiar with the topography of Gaochang State and was able to avoid many detours.
When conquering a foreign country, the biggest problem is roads.
If you are fighting in Da Qin or in the Central Plains, you can directly understand many local customs. In places like the Western Regions, the folk customs are more deceitful, and the Western Regions are a mixed bag of fish and dragons, and the languages in many places may not be understood.
It is important to have one more familiar person.
Xunzi arranged for someone to notify him, but not long after, Zhang Xun entered the room. Zhang Xun was about forty years old, with a thin build and dark skin. He did not look like a Confucian scholar at all.
However, his eyes were impressive.
A pair of eyes are deep and full of wisdom.
Lin Feng cupped his hands and said, "Lin Feng, I have met Mr. Zhang."
Xunzi introduced: "Zishan, this is my disciple. He wants to conquer Gaochang Kingdom, and I have something to ask you for advice."
Zishan is Zhang Xun's cousin.
Zhang Xun looked solemn and said: "Master Lin Hou, I am here. You are the marquis of Zhenguo. I am a commoner. You don't have to be like this. In addition, when it comes to Gaochang Kingdom, I have indeed been there and stayed in Gaochang Kingdom for two years. I understand Gaochangguo. If you have any questions, just ask. I know everything I can tell you."
Lin Feng came to Da Qin from Xia Kingdom to live in Da Qin, show his power for Da Qin, and solve crises for Da Qin. Zhang Xun admired him very much in his heart.
Da Qin attacked Gaochang, and Zhang Xun also agreed.
It was a good thing for Qin to expand its territory.
Lin Feng said seriously: "What I want to know is, first, the route from Liangzhou to Gaochang, and second, what is the combat effectiveness of Gaochang's army?"
Zhang Xun thought for a while and said slowly: "The road from Liangzhou to Gaochang Kingdom is not complicated. After all, they are bordering each other. I have a special map that I drew when I entered Gaochang Kingdom from Liangzhou, marking the places along the way. I hope I can give you some help."
"In addition, the combat effectiveness of Gaochang Kingdom's army is still very strong. According to my understanding in Gaochang Kingdom, none of the countries in the Western Region, such as Loulan, Wusun, Qiuci and other countries, can match the combat effectiveness of Gaochang Kingdom."
"The standing army of Gaochang Kingdom is about 40,000, which is not a small number. Among them, there are about 10,000 elite cavalry and 30,000 infantry."
Zhang Xun said seriously: "Gaochang State is not like an ordinary Western Region country, but rather like a small country in the Central Plains. Because all its official systems are modeled after Xia State. Therefore, the degree of Gaochang State's Central Plains transformation is relatively high. .”
Lin Feng smiled and said: "That's good, I know the opponent's general strength, everything will be simple."
Forty thousand elites are not difficult for Great Qin to do. With the detailed map, it is even easier.
Lin Feng further said: "Mr. Zhang, I am going to Gaochang State this time. I wonder if you are willing to accompany me to conquer Gaochang. Mr. Zhang understands the local situation. If you are here, communication can be smoother."
Zhang Xundao: "I am willing!"
Zhang Xun is happy to participate in it.
He does not seek fame or achievement. For him, it is enough to open up territory for the Qin Dynasty.
This is Zhang Xun's wish.
Lin Feng said: "The time for dispatching troops has not yet arrived. Mr. Zhang will stay in the academy for now. When I dispatch troops, I will arrange someone to notify Mr. Zhang in advance."
Zhang Xundao: "Everything is in accordance with the arrangements of Marquis Lin."
Lin Feng felt relieved after finalizing the matter, so he chatted with Xunzi, Zhang Xun, Han Qianqiu, and Li Cihang.
When he arrived near Shen, Lin Feng left the academy and returned.
