Liu Ji's actions impressed his subordinates with admiration. After all, not everyone dares to steal money from the Exalted Immortal.
Whether you can do it is one thing, but whether you dare to do it is another.
Although Liu Ji has not yet succeeded, his bold behavior is already impressive enough.
At the same time, the Steam Engine Branch of Shangjun Courtyard was heading to Northern Xinjiang in a mighty way.
The steam engine was led by Zhang Men, and Li Shui also transferred hundreds of the most experienced craftsmen from Shangjun Courtyard.
The reason why the steam engine was not placed in Xianyang was because Li Shui knew better. Under current conditions, there is no need for steam engines in Xianyang, and coal mines are where steam engines are most needed.
There was coal in that place, and there was iron nearby, so it was extremely well-endowed for the construction and use of steam engines.
More importantly, the current steam engine is only the first version, and problems must be discovered during use and continuous improvements must be made. The coal mine is the best place to verify the steam engine.
This kind of verification cannot be done behind closed doors; it must be tried.
Therefore, Zhangmen took the craftsmen and money and quickly returned to northern Xinjiang along the repaired road.
Workers in Northern Xinjiang are waiting eagerly.
They felt that Zhangmen's steam engine could definitely be patented. As for whether they will have money after applying for a patent, they cannot guarantee it.
These workers are thinking that they should get at least one or two thousand yuan as a reward, right?
Zhangmen didn't have enough travel expenses before he left, so everyone chipped in and Zhangmen also promised everyone that if he got a reward, he would treat them to a meal.
These workers were not worried about Zhang Men taking the money and flying away.
After all, you can earn more money by working in the coal mines. It would be unwise to give up such a good job for a reward of several thousand dollars.
In addition, Zhang Men is also a good person, with a good character and a good reputation.
Therefore, the workers are counting the days and waiting for Zhang Men to come back and have a good meal.
On this day, the red sun turned to the west. The workers had already left the mine and were walking towards the dormitories in twos and threes.
Suddenly, they saw a puff of dust and smoke rolling up in the distance. In addition to the dust and smoke, there was a rapid sound of horse hooves.
Someone immediately shouted: "Enemy attack, enemy attack."
Having lived in northern Xinjiang for a long time, even if they have never eaten pork, they have seen pigs running. They all know that this is a scene that can only be caused by a large number of horses running wildly.
Could it be that there are still remnants of the Huns who want to rebel?
The workers put down their tools, picked up their weapons, and immediately transformed from workers into warriors.
At the same time, the nearby military camps also mobilized, and Qin soldiers with bright armor came over in a mighty manner.
The cloud of smoke in the distance was getting closer and closer, and their speed was getting slower and slower.
The workers gradually breathed a sigh of relief: it was not an enemy attack. If the enemy attacks, you should charge with all your strength.
If there is really an enemy attack, reducing the speed before approaching the enemy is courting death.
Sure enough, the opponent's speed became slower and slower. When he was less than a hundred steps away from everyone, he simply jumped off the horse.
Someone with sharp eyes looked over there, pointed at the person at the front and said, "Isn't that Zhangmen?"
Soon, other people also recognized Zhang Men.
Zhang Men ran over excitedly and showed Qin Bing the warrant to banish the immortal.
After Qin Bing inspected it, he nodded and returned to the military camp.
The workers looked at Zhang Men and asked eagerly: "How much will you be rewarded for banishing the immortal?"
Zhang Men was slightly startled: "I was banished to immortal...I was not rewarded with any money."
The workers were immediately disappointed.
It seems that this meal will not be eaten. Not only will it be impossible to eat, but the money that was used to collect travel expenses for Zhangmen will not be returned. What a loss.
Someone asked: "Isn't it possible that your patent doesn't work?"
Zhang Men said: "My patent, the banished immortal is full of praise."
The workers asked: "Since I am so impressed, why is there no reward?"
Zhang Men scratched his head: "The banished immortal said that the reward system is too backward. I don't understand what is popular nowadays... cooperation, development, technology investment, self-financing and self-financing."
The workers were only concerned about whether they could eat the meal. They all scratched their heads and ears when they heard Zhang Men's unclear words.
Someone pointed at the craftsmen behind Zhang Men and asked curiously: "These friends are..."
Zhang Men introduced enthusiastically: "These are the most capable craftsmen of Shangjun Courtyard. Exiled Immortal asked me to work with them to open a steam workshop in northern Xinjiang to specialize in the study of steam engines."
"You can collect the money you need directly from Shangjun Courtyard. Afterwards, 70% of the money earned will go to the banished immortal. 30% will go to me. After all, I provided some technology and did some research."
The workers were stunned: "This..."
They suddenly discovered that what Zhangmen got during his trip to Xianyang was not a reward, but something tens of thousands of times more important than the reward.
Cooperate with the banished immortal? Study with money from banished immortals? Divide 30% afterwards?
In the eyes of everyone, Zhang Men is already a rich man here.
Someone said sheepishly: "Zhang Men, do you need manpower for your steam engine plant?"
Zhang Men smiled and said: "Manpower is definitely needed. Right now I have one more thing to do. It was specially asked by the banished immortal and it must be done. After this thing is done, I will come to invite you all again."
The co-workers nodded.
The matter of banishing an immortal must be a huge matter and cannot be delayed.
After saying goodbye to his co-workers, Zhang Men rode towards a nearby gold mine.
This gold mine is the largest in northern Xinjiang. Around the gold mines, many craftsmen lived, many troops were stationed, and vendors specialized in washing, cooking, and providing pots and pans for the craftsmen.
It seems to be the size of a town here.
Uncle Xiang lives here.
When Zhang Men rushed here, Xiang Bo hadn't come back yet. He took his apprentice to explore again.
Moreover, Zhang Men felt very keenly that when he mentioned Xiang Bolai, many people here had unnatural expressions.
Later, Zhang Men found out that those people had ridiculed Xiang Bo. I just didn't expect that Xiang Bo would soar into the sky and really find the Dingsu Mine. Therefore, the situation of these people becomes very embarrassing.
At sunset, Xiang Bo finally returned with his apprentice.
He heard that Zhang Men had returned from Xianyang, and he felt keenly that Zhang Men should have brought news of the banishment of immortals.
Sure enough, when Zhang Men saw Uncle Xiang, he bowed his hands towards him and said with a smile: "Master Jing, I wish you the best of luck."
Xiang Bo asked hopefully: "What do you mean by banishing the immortal?"
Zhang Men said: "I will reward you with a thousand pieces of gold as a reward for being banished to immortality. Within three years, I will give you 10% of the profits from the Ding Su Mine."
When Bo Xiang heard this, he was immediately disappointed.
A thousand yi gold is definitely not too little. In some slightly poorer counties, he can even be called the richest man.
Coupled with the share of Dingsu Mine, I can live without worries for the rest of my life.
But...that's not what Uncle Xiang wants.
He suddenly turned around and stared angrily at Wu Yue, Han Mei and others behind him: "Did you tell the Exalted Immortal about the medal?"
Those people all said with innocent faces: "We have all written letters to the Immortal. You saw the letter with your own eyes, how can it be false?"
Han Mei sighed and said: "Brother Jing, we all have offended the Immortal. Although the Immortal is magnanimous and will not bear grudges against us, he must be somewhat dissatisfied with us."
"You asked us to intercede for you, but that's the exact opposite. Maybe the banished immortal was originally going to give you a medal, but after reading our letter, he changed his mind immediately."
After hearing this, Uncle Xiang slapped his forehead vigorously and thought: That's right, I am really in a hurry and seek medical treatment, so I want them to plead for me? The banished immortal must be very angry.
Zhang Men smiled slightly and said to Xiang Bo: "Master Jing, Ban Xian still has a few words to say to you."
Xiang Bo quickly said: "What did you say to banish the immortal?"
Zhang Men said: "The Exalted Immortal said that you have made great contributions to the discovery of the Dingsu Mine. Originally, this last medal should be given to you. But the Exalted Immortal feels that your skills are more than this, and you will find more important things here. s things."
"If I gave you the last medal because of a Ding Su mine, and I found that thing later, I wouldn't know how to reward you."
"The Banished Immortal knows Master Jing's thoughts very well. He asked me to tell you that even if you only have nine medals, if you need him to plead for mercy in the court in the future, he will never refuse."
Upon hearing this, Xiang Bo burst into tears and bowed several times in the direction of Xianyang City.
Then he asked Zhang Men: "The banished immortal said, will I find other treasures here?"
Zhangmen nodded.
Xiang Bo asked, "Is it gold? Or other fertile minerals?"
Zhang Men frowned and thought for a while, then said: "The banished immortal didn't say it clearly, he just said that once something like that is discovered, the lives of thousands of people in the Qin Dynasty will change. This thing was unheard of and unseen before. Wait until Master Jing finds it. If you know something like that, you must have understood it and know what the banished immortal is talking about."
Xiang Bo fell into deep thought.
Zhang Men looked at Wu Yue, Han Mei and others again, and said with a smile: "There is an order to banish immortals. Some courtiers who made mistakes and were dismissed from office have high self-esteem and treat others arrogantly. It is really hateful. Although they have no titles or titles, they are still He points out the country and confuses the people with his monstrous words."
"In order to rectify the atmosphere in northern Xinjiang, these people have to go into the mines every five days. They can appreciate the hard work of the people and change their thinking of being superior to others."
Han Mei swayed and fell to the ground: It's over, let's go to the mine? If you survive, will you come back?
Wu Yue also had a bitter look on his face: Those miners looked like mud monkeys every time they came up from below. Do you want to do it yourself... Well, it's really insulting to gentlemen.
Now they all regret it. If they had known earlier, they would have taught honestly here.
I thought that the mountains here were high and the roads were far away, and the banished immortal would not be able to care about it anyway, so I could slander him as much as I wanted. Now it suddenly dawned on me that Exiled Immortal really has great powers. I am afraid that all the miners are his spies.
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"Hey, Gonggong, you're fine." There was a burst of laughter outside the door.
It's the village chief.
The village chief calls the mud monkey Gonggong, which is definitely not a sign of respect. But for ridicule.
The village chief already knew about Gonggong’s previous letter to the Xianyang Patent Office. Not only the village chief knew about it, but everyone in the village knew about it.
Everyone made this incident a laughing stock.
Haha, who is this person who banishes immortals? Who are the powerful people in Xianyang City? That's a very smart person. It is natural for people to apply for patents. Who are you, the mud monkey? Are you worthy?
Naturally, people in the countryside won't reprimand you directly, so the best way is to be sarcastic.
When I saw you, I called you Gonggong with a smile and called you the patentee. It is the happiest thing to use the name of a joke to make you lose face.
Gonggong was sitting in the yard studying the bowl of water. When he heard the village chief's voice, he frowned.
In fact, when he first named himself Gonggong, he was quite happy and felt that the name suited him.
But after the village chief and villagers called him a smiling tone, he felt that the name was a bit humiliating.
However, Gonggong had devoted all his life to research, and his perception of the outside world was relatively slow. Even if he sensed it, he didn't know how to respond, so he simply didn't speak.
The village chief came over, looked at Gonggong, then at the bowl of water in front of him, and said with a smile: "What? Are you applying for a patent again? You are the great talent in our village."
Gonggong's wife came out and said in a bad tone: "Village chief, what can I do?"
The village chief coughed dryly: "If something happens, of course something will happen."
"Now that Gonggong has registered in Xianyang City, he has become famous. The villagers think that we should celebrate. Just in the next few days, you can hold a banquet and we will congratulate you."
"By the way, Suiren next door is also going to have a banquet. You two have agreed to it, so don't waste your time."
Gonggong's wife was a little annoyed: "Why should we have a banquet?"
The village chief looked at her in great surprise: "Why? The whole village is passed down from an ancestor, and we are all relatives. What difficulties do you have in daily life? Among these relatives and neighbors, who has not helped you? Now you When you get rich and powerful, shouldn’t you give something back?”
The village chief said coldly: "This matter has been settled. If you want to be looked down upon by the whole village, you don't have to do it."
The woman gritted her teeth angrily, but there was nothing she could do.
Being isolated from relatives is really terrible in this era.
You lack something and can't borrow it. When you go to the village entrance to fetch water, there is always someone in front of you.
When you are sleeping at home at night, someone will deliberately break down the door outside. When it's time to harvest your crops, someone will deliberately destroy them.
The woman was a little weak. She looked at Gonggong and felt a little bitter in her heart: "What do you do with those useless things all day long? Even if you really understand what the water is, what's the use?"
The village chief had already walked to the door. Suddenly he turned around and said to Gonggong with a smile: "By the way, I heard that you bought fertilizer? It seems that there will be a bumper harvest this time. Let's treat the whole village to a meal later." .”
The woman and Gonggong gritted their teeth and said nothing.
The village chief smiled proudly.
It feels so good to pinch a soft persimmon.
At this time, there were several galloping horses in the distance, coming here like lightning.
The village chief was slightly startled: "Who is the man on this horse here to see? Looking at this direction, he is here to see Gonggong? No way?"
