"What are Duan Yu and Brother Zhu doing here?" Jia Rong murmured in his heart, then smiled and asked his two colleagues to go in and report.
King Zhongshun seemed to have expected that Jia Rong would come, and a faint smile appeared on his face after hearing the report from the guards. Let everyone in the room go out before letting Jia Rong in.
"You guys are not guarding the embankment of Hongze Lake, why are you here?" Thirteenth Master asked with a smile.
Asking knowingly. Brother Rong curled his lips and replied: "I heard that the Thirteenth Master and the River Governor will return to Lema Lake tomorrow morning. I was afraid that I would not be able to take on the task of controlling the water in Hongze Lake, so I hurriedly came over to ask for the Thirteenth Master's advice."
Master Thirteen was happy to hear this. "The Hongze Lake matter has been planned for a long time, and Duan Yu and Brother Zhu are here, so it's not your turn to take on the important responsibility."
"Uh" looks down on people. Jia Rong muttered: "Why don't the Thirteenth Master let the Jade Guard take charge of the Huaihe River, Hongze Lake, and Gaoyou Lake?"
The Thirteenth Master hummed: "Those two boys are good at arresting people, but they don't know anything about water control. You came up with the method of opening canals to divert water and building sluices to store water, so naturally you are in charge. Do you still want to shirk this?" The matter is not decided by me. Your stay or stay is a secondment from the governor of the river. Do you think that when you are on duty in the palace, your affairs will be arranged by me?"
"Is not it?"
The Thirteenth Master put aside the relationship and said: "Of course not. You are the second-class bodyguard appointed by the emperor, and you are only at the disposal of the emperor for matters outside."
"The part-time job in the Water Conservancy, Yingtian and Mansion was also ordered by the Holy One?"
Jia Rong finally understood when she saw Thirteenth Master nodding. No wonder Brother Zhu is also a guard of the royal palace, but he can control military power in the local area. It turns out that all part-time jobs were appointed by the emperor, and his part-time jobs in Shuitian Mansion and Hedao Yamen were no exception. Maybe when I was resting in Yangzhou, the governor of Hedao asked me to borrow someone.
The Thirteenth Master said: "Don't be pretentious in front of me. If you have any serious business, just talk about it directly."
Brother Rong laughed dryly, brewing his emotions for a while, and sighed: "I think the people in Jiangnan live under the threat of floods day and night. I, the Ningguo Mansion, have received God's grace and want to repay the favor. I am lucky to be favored by my ancestors. I am so lucky. I once entered the Lihen Heaven and found a magical formula. I thought about it for a long time and realized that this magical formula is beneficial to the world. I want to reveal the magical formula to the world."
Listening to Jia Rong's words, King Zhongshun thought that this boy had finally made progress, but he didn't expect that the last sentence of "telling the world to the world" almost made him vomit blood. Wei said: "Have you thought clearly?"
Just listen to Jia Rong speak loudly and righteously: "Although it is privately owned by Ningguo Mansion, it is for the common people, for the people of the world, and for the country of Yan. A little loss for Ningguo Mansion is nothing, I just want everyone in the world to be happy." Can live happily.”
King Zhongshun frowned. When he spoke, he snorted coldly and cursed: "Fortunately, you said this in front of me. If it were any other place, your head would have to be moved tomorrow. If you open your mouth to the people and shut up the country, it would be the same for you." Can you tell me? You have good intentions, but if such words spread, others will think you have ulterior motives."
Why does thinking about the people and the country have ulterior motives?
Brother Rong was stunned for a while, and then heard King Zhongshun say: "In the future, don't mention sharing the worries of the people again. Remember that you are sharing the worries of the Holy One and doing things for the royal family. Not everyone has the right to think about the people, nor Anyone is qualified to share the worries of the people."
Jia Rong had a flexible mind and understood what he said. In feudal society, all officials did not serve the people, but served the royal family. The common people are just a group under the royal rule, and officials are the tools for the royal family to rule the common people.
Therefore, when someone shouts to share the worries of the people, then this person becomes an outlier and will be regarded as a rebel trying to shake the imperial power.
Wang Mang is not that easy to be a person.
Brother Rong lowered his head helplessly and said with a wry smile: "The boy has indeed been wronged. Since I want to give him a favor, I naturally have to shout the slogan more beautifully."
The Thirteenth Master rolled his eyes at this bastard and said with deep meaning: "I won't let your Jia family suffer, especially the palace."
In the palace? Isn’t it Yuanchun?
It's all good calculations.
On the outside, there is the excuse that all officials stand on the moral high ground of being bright and righteous, but on the inside, there is the expectation of the Jia family that Yuanchun will be favored.
In the final analysis, this is just an exchange of interests.
Jia Rong now also knows why the emperor granted Yuanchun the title. Firstly, he could win over Hachigong, Wang Ziteng and others, and secondly, he could force Jia Rong to hand over the cement prescription.
He speculated on the emperor's behavior with the greatest malice. Jia Rong even suspected that the emperor had known for a long time that the Supreme Emperor and the old concubine wanted to grant Yuanchun, but he just kept delaying it until the incident in Yangzhou was over before agreeing.
Regarding matters in Yangzhou, if Lin Ruhai died, the emperor would go along with the situation and send a favor to the Jia family. In the end, Lin Ruhai was not dead, and Jia Rong had a hand in it and gained a lot of credit, so she could justifiably make Yuanchun the empress.
The emperor only makes money but does not lose money.
Dry!
Brother Rong grinned, although he didn't remember what Yuanchun looked like. But such a girl in her twenties was sent to the dragon bed in the forbidden palace. Others think it is a favor, but Jia Rong does not. even
To get a woman for nothing, the other family still thinks it is a matter of favor, and Jia Rong also wants it.
Jia Rong took out a piece of paper from his arms and looked at it. There were cement squares on it. For Yuanchun, this is a ticket, a ticket that allows Yuanchun to be favored in the palace. He sighed. Since the Jia family wanted Yuanchun to be favored, it was feasible to give away the prescription. Anyway, they didn't want the cement kiln in Ningguo Mansion.
It is easy to bake cement with the recipe, but difficult to grind it. Jia Rong felt a little relieved. With the simple ball mill manufactured by Zongcheng, others would never be able to produce cement of the same quality and quantity as Ningguofu.
Brother Rong said: "I know that the heavenly things are of great importance, so I want to make it public to the world. But I am afraid that if the world is behind me, someone will accidentally spread this recipe to other countries. So I have to ask the Thirteenth Master and today to do it for me."
After hearing this, King Zhongshun nodded with satisfaction, took a few glances at the prescription, and then gradually frowned. He said calmly: "I remember that you once said that the natural materials needed to build bridges, dams and sluices are different from ordinary cement. What is recorded here may be used for the construction of sluices and dams?"
Knowing that he could not deceive King Zhongshun, Jia Rong sighed and said: "This recipe was brought by me from Lihentian in the past. The recipe for building the sluice dam was developed by my brother Jia Qiang of the same clan and clan. I did not get Jia Qiang's permission. , boy"
"He is the head of the Supervision Office of the Ministry of Works. He is the sixth grade. He is responsible for the supervision of the cement required by the Fourth Department of the Ministry of Industry and other official and civilian projects." King Zhongshun glanced at the bastard angrily and snorted: "Are you satisfied?"
real or fake? Just casually gave him an official title? Jia Rong was doubtful and said: "I have a brother-in-law who is now in charge of the cement kiln affairs in Ping'an Prefecture. He has also made great contributions to the development of Tianwu cement."
When King Zhongshun heard this, he glanced at Jia Rong like a fool. He sneered and said, "Don't push yourself too far. Don't think that all the benefits will be taken by your Ningguo Mansion. That empress is from Rongguo Mansion."
He used to think things simply. It is indeed not an easy task to arrange for a child like Jia Qiang, who has no academic qualifications and no father's support, to be an official. Just thinking about the hard work he put in, Rongguo Mansion took advantage of him. I felt a little unhappy because it must be Jia Zheng who was promoted in the Rongguo Mansion.
He said sarcastically: "Is that boy's contribution due?"
King Zhongshun stared at him with wide eyes.
"At this time, the uncle has figured it out." Xiao Que'er saw Jia Rong coming out and went up happily holding a lantern.
But no, the bright moon hangs high in the sky, and there is no sound outside.
Brother Rong asked Xiao Queer to lift the lantern cover, put the paper with cement squares written on it close to the flame, and light it. Seeing that Fangzi was burned to ashes, he took out a broken piece of silver and rewarded it to the coachman, saying politely: "Sorry for the long wait, please take us back to Hongze Lake station now."
The coachman knew Jia Rong's identity, took the silver and said with a smile, "Thank you for the reward, sir. I will send you back to the station safely."
Jia Rong and Xiaoqueer boarded the car, and the trip was not in vain. I comforted myself that the cement recipe would be publicized sooner or later, so I could get some benefits now. Anyway, Ningguofu just needs to keep abreast of the latest technology.
Seeing the tired look on Uncle Rong's face, Xiao Que'er had a look of distress on her little face. He suggested softly: "I patrol the lakes and rivers during the day when it's hot, and I come here in a hurry at night. I must be exhausted. Why don't you rest on your lap and close your eyes for a while?"
What is this girl thinking?
Uncle Rong steeled himself and glanced at the little girl. There was not much flesh on those thin legs, so I was afraid of hurting myself. Without making a sound, Nannan closed her eyes and calculated in her mind.
Emperor Xiande, an old pervert, took advantage of Yuanchun and asked the Jia family to send benefits. If you get a chance, you must forget it. Emperor Xiande didn't even have a living biological daughter, so he couldn't avenge him even if he wanted to.
But no matter how she thought about it, Jia Rong felt uncomfortable and unwilling. It was as if someone had taken advantage of him, and he wanted to take advantage of him.
The carriage was rocking gently and slowly.
Although the palace where King Zhongshun lived was not far from the Hongze Lake residence, there was still a long distance. Jia Rong was so tired these days. After thinking about it, she actually fell asleep.
In the carriage he had a dream, a strange dream.
It was like going back to that night, also in the carriage. He lay comfortably on Wang Xifeng's lap, and Sister Feng's little hand gently pressed his head. They were so harmonious together.
But as time went by, he realized that the legs he was resting on didn't look like Wang Xifeng's, nor did they look like Baochai and Keqing's.
Aunt Lin?
He was actually sitting on Lin Daiyu's lap. No wonder he just heard Daiyu say softly: "We will arrive at Ningguo Mansion in a while. Brother Rong, please rest for a while."
Daiyu's expression was very strange, but she didn't push him away. It was as if a piece of information was suddenly added to his mind. He was injured and couldn't move, so he was sent to Ningguo Mansion with his pillow on Daiyu's lap.
Things were strange and illogical, so he could only continue to sleep suspiciously.
Suddenly, Uncle Rong felt a slight itching sensation in his ears. It felt like someone was blowing air gently into his ears, or something crawled over him.
Before he even opened his eyes, he heard a familiar chuckle, and then he felt a warmth on his face, as he was secretly kissed.
This is not something Daiyu can do.
Is it Sister Feng?
He reached over
"Um!"
The little bird in the carriage had a scarlet face and looked at the old man on his lap, not daring to move at all. I could only feel those hands exploring back and forth, as if they had never been able to find the destination they wanted to reach.
Uncle Rong murmured in his sleep: "Strange, how good are those old lovers?"
When the little bird heard this, his face was filled with shame and anger. But after a short while, the disappointed Uncle Rong stopped and quieted down, moved his head inward to find a comfortable position and continued to sleep.
The gentle breath exhaled made Xiao Que'er feel even more uncomfortable, but there was joy hidden on her face.
After more than an hour, we finally arrived at the Hongze Lake station. The little bird breathed a sigh of relief and woke up the uncle. Jia Rong didn't know what happened, but she looked embarrassed when she saw herself resting on Xiao Que'er's lap.
Carefully helping Xiao Que'er out of the carriage, she curled her lips and said, "Why didn't you wake me up earlier? My legs are numb now."
Xiaoqueer lowered her head and blushed, daring not to reply to him. You can't say that you just want to get close to the uncle, just sneak a few kisses. After Uncle Rong sent the coachman back, he said softly: "Uncle, can you carry Que'er in?"
Want to take advantage of the uncle? The little girl has a lot on her mind. Uncle Rong shrugged and said, "It's only a few steps away, so it's kind of me to help you over."
Xiaoque'er was helped into the room, and after Uncle Rong left, she held her face in her hands and raised a silly smile on her lips. With a cry, he threw himself on the bed, covered his head with the quilt, and rolled on the bed with the quilt between his limbs.
Jia Rong, who heard the noise in the inner room, thought that the little girl had gone crazy.
In the next few days, Jia Rong felt more and more that something was wrong with Xiao Queer. It seemed that this girl looked at him strangely every time.
"Are you thirsty, sir?"
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"Is it hot, uncle? Que'er will fan him."
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Jia Rong looked at the eyes of other people around him and was extremely speechless. He said in a muffled voice: "Just keep it with you in the private houses where you are stationed. Don't follow me here."
"oh."
Brother Rong had no choice but to push Xiao Que'er away and said, "Don't follow me here anymore. Look at who is waiting for you next to me."
"oh."
Seeing Xiao Que'er leaving lonely, Brother Rong grinned. Duan Yu, who was not far away, came over and said with a smile: "Why did you send her back? Isn't it good to have such a loyal maid by your side?"
"Brother Yu, just make fun of us. We are thick-skinned and not afraid."
Duan Yu smiled and said: "I don't mean to make fun of you, everyone is envious of you. Where can I find such a maid? How to train her, I will also teach my brothers."
These nasty guys.
Brother Rong rolled his eyes. Said: "The location of the water diversion channel from Hongze Lake to the sea has been selected. We will leave it to the officials of the river yamen later. Tomorrow we will go to Xuyi County to patrol both sides of the Huaihe River and select the water storage lake, flood discharge lake and water diversion channel. It’s time to head south.”
Duan Yu smiled and said: "I heard from the guard who was watching that night that you and Thirteenth Master chatted for half the night. Are you so anxious when you come back? But will you promote Brother Rong after returning to the capital?"
Jia Rong smiled proudly and said: "The secret must not be leaked."
