Cao Mang still didn't believe that the emperor would pay attention to a little Xu Ziyuan.
How can it be?
It's definitely an act.
Cao Mang came from a large family in Fuchun County and had been in charge of the family's shipyard. Because the Cao family was a wealthy family in Fuchun County, Cao Mang was used to being a local emperor in the shipyard and did not believe in the emperor's orders.
Cao Mang said angrily: "You people, pretending to be the emperor and delivering decrees, are really lawless."
Yang Bao's eyes were cold and he said, "What are you doing standing there in a daze? Why don't you take action?"
The eunuch of Dongchang who followed Yang Baolai to convey the order came forward. Regardless of Cao Mang's words, he lifted up Cao Mang, raised his palms and slapped him down. Cao Mang insulted the emperor and was arrogant. He even said that the eunuchs were neither men nor women. The eunuch who took action had some grudges and was ruthless in his attacks.
Snapped! !
After a slap in the face, bright red fingerprints appeared on Cao Mang's face, his face was burning, and the corners of his mouth were bleeding.
Snapped! Snapped! Snapped! !
A series of slaps came out.
After twenty slaps, Cao Mang was thrown to the ground. His face was red and swollen into a pig's head, his eyes were bloodshot, the corners of his mouth were bleeding, and his head was buzzing, feeling extremely uncomfortable.
Cao Mang opened his eyes wide and looked at the eunuchs in front of him. He really believed it at this moment.
It's true that the emperor sent someone to deliver the decree.
But he had doubts.
Xu Ziyuan, a dark fool, didn't understand elegance at all, let alone any talent. He only knew how to repair and build ships. What did the emperor like about Xu Ziyuan?
Cao Mang was puzzled and didn't dare to interfere casually, so he could only watch.
Yang Bao glanced at Cao Mang lying on the ground with disdain in his eyes and said in a deep voice: "If you dare to make noise again, you will be killed without mercy."
In one sentence, Cao Mang was even more heartbroken.
very scary.
Yang Bao looked at Xu Ziyuan, with a smile on his face, and said: "Xu Ziyuan, you haven't accepted the order yet."
Xu Ziyuan knelt down and said: "The common people accept the order."
Yang Bao said loudly: "His Majesty ordered Xu Ziyuan to rush to Wuxian."
"The common people accept the decree."
Xu Ziyuan affirmed the teacher's recommendation.
Only with the teacher's recommendation did the emperor know about him and issue an edict alone. This was all because of the teacher's help.
Yang Bao gave the order and then reminded: "Xu Ziyuan, hurry up and pack up. Your Majesty is very pressed for time and cannot wait for you in Wu County all the time. I will leave a horse for you to use. It will be faster to ride on horseback."
Xu Ziyuan quickly thanked him and said, "Please don't worry, father-in-law. I will go home and settle down briefly, and then I will rush to Wuxian County immediately."
Yang Bao nodded and left.
Xu Ziyuan glanced at Cao Mang on the ground and said in a deep voice: "Cao Mang, settle the accounts immediately and settle the brothers' accounts together."
Cao Mang wanted to refuse.
But Xu Ziyuan soared into the sky. He did not dare to resist, so he could only agree honestly and settle all the money of Xu Ziyuan, Niu Zhuang, Zhang Mazi and others.
Xu Ziyuan took the money and left with Niu Zhuang.
He led the horse and said as he walked: "Daniu, I left the workshop. If you continue to stay, you will definitely be bullied by Cao Mang and you will definitely suffer. Do you want to follow me to Wu County? If you and Zhang Mazi don't If you are willing, I recommend you to go to other workshops.”
Niu Zhuang said without hesitation: "Of course I will follow you, as will all the brothers. Without you, none of the brothers would have enough to eat now. Wherever you go, we will go."
Xu Ziyuan said: "Well, you take the money and divide it, and organize the brothers to move away together. I will go home first and leave your sister-in-law with your family members. I will go to Wu County to see His Majesty first, and you can catch up. Come. Since Your Majesty wants to build a ship, we can all have something to do."
"okay!"
Niu Zhuang answered quickly.
My heart was extremely excited.
As his brother rose to prominence, he himself also lived a good life.
Xu Ziyuan handed the money to Niu Zhuang, and after parting, he went straight home, explained to his wife at home, simply packed up and set off. Because of the war horses left by Yang Bao, Xu Ziyuan rode north to Wuxian County at a very fast speed.
Within two days, Xu Ziyuan arrived in Wu County.
He asked someone to inquire, and went straight to the outside of Prince Wu's Mansion to ask for an audience.
When the porter learned that he was here on the orders of the emperor, he did not dare to delay and turned around to report the matter.
Xu Ziyuan stayed at the door, extremely nervous. After all, a person like him who has no knowledge of classics, doesn't know how to recite poems and compose poems, and doesn't even know how to deal with things. He's just a craftsman.
He had never even met the local governor, let alone the emperor.
Now, I am naturally excited, and I am even more uneasy.
Xu Ziyuan paced back and forth and waited. The waiting for a while seemed like a year in Xu Ziyuan's place, which made him extremely anxious.
After a while, the concierge came out and said indifferently: "Follow me."
"Thank you, thank you very much."
Xu Ziyuan thanked him, bowed his waist slightly, and quickly followed.
The palace was magnificent, and when Xu Ziyuan saw it, it felt even more majestic and majestic, making him even more nervous.
Xu Ziyuan walked around the front hall, passed through the corridor, and came to Zhao Shan's study. As soon as he entered it, he didn't hesitate at all. He knelt on the ground like pushing down a mountain of gold and a jade pillar, and said loudly: "Xu Ziyuan, a common man, pays homage to your majesty."
Zhao Shan looked at Xu Ziyuan in front of him. He did not despise Xu Ziyuan because of his figure and appearance. Instead, he recognized Xu Ziyuan because of his appearance.
This is what a craftsman looks like.
If Xu Ziyuan wears a crown, has fluttering clothes, and has a serious posture, it is not the posture of a craftsman, but a pretentious one.
Zhao Shan ordered: "Get up."
"Thank you, Your Majesty."
Xu Ziyuan stood up and thanked him.
Zhao Shan's eyes were soft and he said slowly: "Yan Xuanqing recommended you to me, saying that you are good at building ships. With your current skills and the full support of the imperial court, what kind of big ship can you build?"
Xu Ziyuan replied without hesitation: "Your Majesty, if there is strong support from the imperial court, the large ship built by the common people can accommodate 2,000 people and can sail steadily on the sea without any problems."
"really?"
Zhao Shan had a look of surprise on his face.
The warship with two thousand people on board was very huge, larger than ordinary boats, and it was sailing not on the river, but on the sea.
The requirements for the hull are different for the same capacity of two thousand people, sailing on the river and sailing on the sea.
Xu Ziyuan said confidently: "Your Majesty, the common people cannot build such a big ship, so I am willing to raise my head to see you. In fact, this is the most mature skill. If your Majesty wants to give it a try, even the common people can build a large ship with three to five thousand people." I can do it, but I’m not very mature yet.”
Zhao Shan looked in admiration and said: "You are very good, very good. I am short of a master shipbuilder now, are you willing to take up the role?"
"willing!"
Xu Ziyuan answered without hesitation.
Zhao Shan ordered: "That's good. The shipyard will be built near the estuary. You have the sole discretion to decide where to choose the site and how much money to invest. I will strongly support you. You can choose any craftsman you need, and I will do it." Don’t interfere.”
Xu Ziyuan said excitedly: "Your Majesty, please rest assured that I will definitely complete the task and live up to your Majesty's high expectations."
Zhao Shandao: "The time I give you is about one or two years. After I solve the internal problems, I will take a boat to sea to conquer Japan. You have to complete your task and build as many warships as possible. I don't care about the process, but I just care about it. result."
"As you command!"
Xu Ziyuan replied loudly.
With Zhao Shan, not only would he be able to show off his talents, but he would also be able to lead a group of old shipbuilding brothers.
Zhao Shan immediately called Yu Song.
Yu Song is also a disciple of Yan Xuanqing. He and Yu Song are old acquaintances, so there will be no problem in cooperating with him in all aspects.
Zhao Shan arranged Xu Ziyuan's affairs, and Yangzhou's military, government, and shipping affairs were on the right track. Yu Song also arranged the selection of talents. Zhao Shan had completed the pacification of Yangzhou and stopped staying. He took Yu Qinghuan and Zhang Yingxue with him. , as well as Fang Weihu, Gao Yuan, Wei Wan, Yan Zhuo and Abe Zhongyuan began to withdraw their troops.
When Zhao Shan retreated, news of Yangzhou finally reached Japan.
