As more and more people entered Fengtian Gate, they arrived at the Magpie Bridge set up by Xu Qin. There are many talented people here holding lanterns and trying their luck.
See who took your lamp and which girl's lamp you took. If two people took each other's lamp, it would be a match made in heaven.
Then the talented people in the Hanlin Academy beat their chests and shouted loudly that they had been fooled. On the other hand, yamen such as the Ministry of War and the Ministry of Industry met many good girls.
There is no special reason. The riddles made by the talented men of the Hanlin Academy are too difficult and elegant, and many girls cannot challenge them at all.
On the contrary, a lot of riddles were taken away by rough guys from the Ministry of Industry, the Ministry of War and even the Fifth Army Governor's Mansion.
"It's a mistake, it's a mistake. Brother Lin, you are the top pick, and I am the top pick, but I didn't realize the secret, so I was fooled."
Tanhua Liu Wenjun stomped his feet angrily.
Especially when I saw the guys from the Ministry of Industry, they actually found the girl holding her riddle lamp. She was polite but shy, and she saw that good things would come in pairs.
And no one took away their lamps. Isn't this a delay?
"What are you afraid of? We are not holding someone else's in our hands. This riddle is profound and elegant. I think the girl will be right. Let's look for it slowly."
Lin Huan, the top pick, is still relatively safe, but Liu Wenjun, the top pick, is a little anxious by nature.
The entire palace in front of Fengtian Hall was beautifully illuminated by revolving lanterns. These glazed revolving lanterns are designed with a spotlight effect, plus simple spotlights and searchlights.
Xu Qin almost turned the palace into a ballroom for future generations. He himself felt dizzy watching it. Without the guidance of a professional lighting engineer, he focused on a colorful scene.
When he saw it himself, he thought it was a terrible mess, but people in the Ming Dynasty liked this. It was lively and exciting, something he had never seen before, and there were shouts and screams everywhere.
The little girls lost their reserve when they got together, shouting and jumping with joy, but these talented people could still pretend to be calm.
Xu Qin was taken by Zhu Di to meet the scholars, farmers, industry and merchants, and to communicate with the farmers selected by Yingtian Mansion, the outstanding craftsmen selected by Xu Qin this year, and the merchants of Enshi Qianqian.
No matter how much Zhu Di hates businessmen, he expresses pleasure and appreciation in person and even drinks with them.
Seeing those merchants sweating profusely, especially the fat man selling cinnabar, steam was rising from his head.
Xu Qin knew that his goal had been achieved. With Zhu Di as an example and these businessmen learning from the past, it would not be difficult for him to go to Liujiagang to attract investment.
In fact, the Haifansi in Liujiagang started with just a shortfall of money. As long as you have money, everything is easy. All Xu Qin's ideas now are to make money.
The time was almost up, Xu Qin hinted to Zhu Di that it was time for the big surprise.
Zhu Di led people to the gate of Fengtian Temple and saw many square boxes filled with square boxes in the square.
Following Zhu Di's order, the little eunuch who had been prepared immediately lowered his head and lit the fuse.
As the fuse swayed and disappeared, a bang-bang-bang sound was heard, startling many people who didn't know what was going on.
As the gunpowder exploded, the fire shot into the sky, and a wonderful rain of fire exploded in the air. Everyone raised their necks and opened their mouths, shocked in their hearts as to what they had seen.
Clusters of fireworks exploded above the palace. Although they could not produce a colorful effect, they had no special shape.
But Xu Qin did enough, and the sky above the entire palace was covered by fireworks. It was so beautiful that the fireworks lasted all day long, and finally he came into the world from poetry.
When fear turned into shock, shock turned into ecstasy, the talented scholars in the Hanlin Academy began to recite and compose poems praising the prosperity of the Ming Dynasty.
Zhu Di looked at the sky with an expressionless face, but his trembling hands betrayed his inner excitement.
The little princess was also excited and wanted to jump up. Her cousin said that these fireworks were specially made for her. Now I have no choice but to use it to please the imperial uncle.
Holding Xu Qin's arm excitedly, he actually took the initiative to lift his mask and kissed Xu Qin's face excitedly.
If Xu Qin hadn't been ill now, he would have kissed the little princess while these bumpkins were watching the fireworks.
This disease came at the wrong time. It's too much of a delay.
When Zhu Di is happy, Xu Qin can make demands.
"Your Majesty, I want ships, cannons, and gunpowder. Of course I don't want it in vain. The Marine Bureau will give me the money. I can also give you the recipe for the fireworks."
Xu Qin took the happy Zhu Di and started to make conditions.
"Haifansi is now a shadow government office. Does it have money to give to the court?" Zhu Di asked doubtfully.
"I didn't have it before, but I probably won't be short after tonight. I really can't afford to use Haifansi's income as collateral," Xu Qin said.
Zhu Di looked at the businessmen thoughtfully, and then understood Xu Qin's thoughts. Then he showed a disdainful smile.
"Ships need skilled sailors, and guns need skilled gunners. Do you have these people?" Zhu Di is an expert.
"With ships and cannons, it's natural." Xu Qin said confidently.
"Okay, since you want to buy it, I won't be polite. I will give you a discount after taking office..." Zhu Di nodded and agreed.
Xu Qin felt that he could go home. He felt a little cold now. Once the goal is achieved, the rest of the carnival will be left to these people.
He couldn't hold it any longer.
As a result, he collapsed before reaching the gate of the palace. The little princess was so frightened that she quickly found someone to carry him out.
When he was sent back to the Duke of Wei, Xu Qin had a high fever and was talking nonsense. The doctor gave me a few injections and then gave me decoction to induce sweating.
It was a deep night's sleep, and I was woken up by urination at noon the next day. Xu Fugui was in the room.
Seeing that he was awake, he quickly brought Xu Qin hot water and a chamber pot. After a lot of trouble, Xu Qin finally woke up.
I struggled to get up and had lunch, then lay down again in a daze. These are basically classic cold symptoms.
The little princess was so frightened that she cried yesterday. She stayed at Xu Miaojin's place that day and hasn't left yet.
Xu Qin comforted the little princess through the screen. After hearing that he was okay, the little princess went home with peace of mind.
Now Xu Qin is completely lying down, recuperating with peace of mind and not caring about anything else.
After the Lantern Festival, Zhang Yuanxing was taken to the house of a wealthy businessman by Chongyang, where he met his former junior sister.
Junior sister Piao Yi back then is now obese and out of shape, and she is the mother of two children.
The junior sister also admitted that it was a moment of confusion that caused him to be expelled from Wudang Mountain. I am willing to write to Wudang Mountain to prove it for him.
Then the businessman was willing to give him five thousand taels of silver as compensation, and told Zhang Yuanxing that if he could get the formula for Jing Liuli, he would be willing to pay a higher price or even divide the shares into shares.
"Junior brother, you are a high disciple of Wudang Mountain. You are the best in both Taoism and martial arts. Once you return to Wudang Mountain, it is possible that your master will elevate you to become the master.
Then Xu Qin is just using you as a bodyguard, let alone kicking you out, why hide this secret for him? "
Chongyang said while pouring wine for Zhang Yuanxing. Zhang Yuanxing drank a lot.
"Senior Brother, you are overthinking. That Jing Liuli is so precious, how could I know the formula?" Zhang Yuanxing replied in a daze.
Seeing that Zhang Yuanxing did not refuse, Chongyang and the businessman looked at each other and knew there was a way.
"Junior brother, even if you don't know the formula, you always know where the formula is." Chongyang asked in a low voice.
"In Xu Qin's heart, no one knows." Zhang Yuanxing said drunkenly.
Chongyang and the wealthy businessman were a little disappointed and just wanted to ask something else.
"But I know where Jing Liuli is made. I've been there several times." Zhang Yuanxing said seemingly unconsciously.
Chongyang's eyes lit up. This was okay. As long as he found the place where it was made and went there quietly, he would be able to figure out the ingredients and formula sooner or later.
That's huge wealth.
"Senior brother, besides the place where Jing Liuli is made, do you know any other secrets about Xu Qin? We can't just let him go, we must let him compensate you."
Chongyang pretended to think about Zhang Yuanxing and was filled with righteous indignation.
"Of course, I know a lot of things. He thinks I don't know, but in fact I know a lot."
Zhang Yuanxing muttered.
Chongyang and the wealthy businessman were very excited and wanted to ask again, but Zhang Yuanxing had already fallen asleep.
The two people immediately left the place and walked to the outer room.
"High, too high. I didn't expect the Taoist Master to have such a clever trick. I don't believe Xu Qin will survive this time."
The wealthy businessman rubbed his hands in excitement and said.
"Don't worry, this junior brother is very stubborn. Let's do it one by one. As long as he does one thing, we won't be able to control him anymore."
Chongyang said sinisterly.
"Okay, I'll listen to you. The first thing is the formula of Jing Liuli. As long as you and I can do it, then the Marquis..."
The businessman was about to say something proudly, but was stopped by Chongyang, who looked at the back room warily.
I felt more relieved when I saw Zhang Yuanxing was soundly asleep.
But the businessman never mentioned it again, and the two discussed their next plan. Soon after, Zhang Yuanxing's junior sister arrived.
"Senior brother, this fool is still the same as before, still so easy to deceive." Junior sister said disdainfully.
"It takes a lifetime for people to be stupid. I drove him away in the hope of getting the master's true inheritance, but unfortunately I still didn't succeed. I didn't expect that he would give us a big gift this time."
Chongyang said proudly.
