The Qiao Family Courtyard.
Hearing that Ke Shiqing wanted to ask for something, Qiao Feng narrowed his eyes. Those weathered eyes contained the "cunning" to understand the world. He took a sip of tea and said lightly: "Shiqing, there is no need to talk about the sacred mountain." , Don’t say this either, our Qiang tribe has been inherited from ancient times, and we cannot be disrespectful to gods and men, otherwise we will be punished by God!"
In one sentence, Ke Shiqing was completely blocked!
Although there is little news in the land of Bashu, Qiaofeng, as the leader of the tribe, still knows that Ke Shiqing is currently studying at Yanhuang Academy. In addition, a month ago, Sanbao, a young man who claimed to be Yongan Hou's servant, just escaped from Bashu. Today, Ke Shiqing, a student of Marquis Yong'an, came with the governor of Yizhou, Shi Shi. How could he not guess the origin of Ke Shiqing?
"Haha! Chief Qiao, don't talk too much. It's hard to say whether there are gods on that mountain!"
At this moment, Gao Shilian, who was sitting on Qiao Feng's left hand side, finally spoke.
"That's right! Grandpa Qiao, that mountain is a mine, not a sacred mountain. Previously, my mountain chief, the Marquis of Yong'an at that time, sent people to take away two stones from this mountain. Before I came, the mountain chief had already Iron and vanadium were refined from those two ores, so that mountain is vanadium-titanium magnetite, which contains a large amount of magnets, so it is very attractive to metal weapons! This is just the natural attraction of magnets to metals. The attraction is definitely not the power of an immortal!"
Ke Shiqing also quickly followed Gao Shilian's words.
"Magnetite? You mean that sacred mountain is full of magnetite?"
Qiao Feng frowned and asked.
Ke Shiqing took out a football-sized black stone from the bag beside him and said: "Grandpa Qiao, this is absolutely true. Shiqing dares to guarantee it with his own life! Look, this is from that mountain The main ingredient in the ore that was moved down is actually a magnet. If an iron weapon comes close to it, it will be strongly attracted!"
With that said, Ke Shiqing took out a dagger, put it in the scabbard, handed it to Qiao Feng, and said, "Grandpa Qiao, if you don't believe it, you can try it with this dagger!"
"Um!"
Qiao Feng hesitated for a moment, took the dagger with one hand, then took the dagger out of its scabbard and brought it to the magnetite that Ke Shiqing took out. Suddenly, an inexplicable force sucked the dagger in.
The Qiang people in the yard couldn't help but talk about it: "Oh! There really is a magnet in this stone!"
"No wonder! No wonder every time I approach the sacred mountain, it attracts the hoe in my hand. It turns out that it is a magnet mountain!"
"It turns out it's not the power of gods, but the attraction of magnets!"
In front of everyone, it was Qiao Feng who did the experiment himself, and the ore was indeed a stone from the sacred mountain. Now the Qiang people in the yard couldn't help but believe it!
Qiao Feng put down his dagger, and after a while of silence, he said:
"Dalang of the Ke family, how can you be sure that this stone is a magnet instead of containing divine power? In addition to the strange phenomenon of attracting swordsmen, this deep mountain also has a strange phenomenon, that is, every time there is a thunderstorm, other places There are very few thunder and lightning, but there are frequent lightning and thunder on that mountain, even all night long. That mountain has been killed by countless hunters throughout the ages, so no one dares to go up the mountain on rainy days! You say, that mountain If there is no divine power on the mountain, why would it attract thunder and lightning?”
"Yes, yes! The leader is right! When it rains, there will be lightning and thunder on that mountain, and no one dares to approach it!"
"It's a sacred mountain, but when it rains it turns into hell!"
As soon as Qiao Feng finished speaking, the Qiang people in the courtyard immediately interjected.
Ke Shiqing's brows wrinkled slightly, then relaxed, and he smiled slightly and said: "Grandpa Qiao, the reason why this mountain can attract thunder and lightning has nothing to do with divine power, but because of the magnetite in it!"
Qiao Feng frowned and said: "Shiqing, don't try to deceive me. This iron ore is not iron after all. How can it attract thunder and lightning?"
Gao Shilian also frowned. Although he did not speak, he did not believe that magnetite could attract thunder and lightning!
Ke Shiqing smiled and said: "Grandpa Qiao, Shiqing did not lie to you. The reason behind this can be fully explained with my engineering knowledge from Yanhuang Academy. First of all, the magnetite in the mountains will produce a very strong magnetic field. , these magnetic fields will have a strong attraction effect on the charges in the thunderclouds, so there are often some charged thunderclouds gathering above this mountain. Once someone enters, they will become a living target and be struck by lightning in an instant. !
If you don’t understand the engineering studies of Yanhuang Academy, you may not understand these theories! But all the theories of Yanhuang Academy can be proved by experiments. The conditions here are not met now, and it is difficult to simulate this scene. If Grandpa Qiao doesn't believe it, you can send a few people to follow me back to Chang'an in the future. Shan Chang He must have a way to simulate this scene for everyone to see with their own eyes! "
Qiao Feng was confused at first, and he couldn't understand anything about magnetic field or electric charge. However, after hearing the next few words of Ke Shiqing, he couldn't hide his shock and said: "Shiqing, you mean that Marquis Yong'an can Simulating thunder and lightning? How is that possible?”
The Qiang people in the courtyard couldn't help but whisper and simulate thunder and lightning. Isn't this a magical trick?
Ke Shiqing smiled slightly and said: "Grandpa Qiao! How is this impossible? Our mountain leader built electricity as early as last year, and this year we plan to build a large power station in Lantian County! Although not many people know about these things , but it’s definitely a lot, you’ll know just by sending someone to inquire!”
"Ahem! This officer can testify!"
At this time, Gao Shilian, who was sitting in the top position on the left, suddenly said: "Although I am an official in Shu, I still pay attention to the news in Chang'an! Indeed, last year, the Marquis of Yong'an Electricity has been made and used on the battlefield. This year the Henan Dao family rebelled, and Marquis Yongan's telegraph machine made a great contribution!"
Gao Shilian intentionally or unintentionally mentioned the counter-insurgency in Guancheng some time in advance. The profound meaning in it will naturally be understood by those who understand!
Qiao Feng's eyes flashed imperceptibly, and then he smiled and said: "Since Gao Changshi also said so, then Qiao will naturally have no doubts! They say that Yong'an Hou is a descendant of his ancestors, although I don't know whether it is true or not. , but with this ability to create thunder and lightning, no one can match it!"
"Yes! Marquis Yong'an is really good!"
"awesome!"
The Qiang people in the courtyard also exclaimed in surprise.
Gao Shilian has been an official in Shu for more than a year. He has developed water conservancy, opened schools, and eradicated vulgar customs. He has very high prestige among the people. Now that he is personally supporting Li Zexuan and Ke Shiqing, they will naturally believe it!
Ke Shiqing saw that Qiao Feng was already interested, so he struck while the iron was hot: "Grandpa Qiao, even if there are gods three feet above your head, Shiqing can guarantee that there are absolutely no gods on this mountain. This is just an ordinary magnet mine. Not only do we have mines here, but other places in the Tang Dynasty also have mines like this that can attract weapons, thunder and lightning!
The only difference is that the mine near us contains a very rare and special substance. Our mountain chief needs it very much. If Grandpa Qiao can convince the tribe and allow our mountain chief to mine this magnetite, then It will also bring endless benefits to the tens of thousands of Qiang people in the surrounding area! "
"What's the benefit?"
Qiao Feng pondered for a moment and asked.
Ke Shiqing was shocked and said quickly: "Of course there are many benefits! Before coming here, the mountain chief told me that the mining of this vein will employ all local Qiang people, and the wages are three to five times higher than those in other mines. Times, a miner can get about fifty to one hundred cash per day! In addition, the mountain chief will pay to help our Qiang tribe build roads, build schools, and open shops. The fine goods from Chang'an City, From now on we will be able to buy them all here!
Grandpa Qiao, you must have never sat in Don’t Touch Me in Qiqi Pavilion, eaten nibbling chicken in Zuixian Pavilion, drank the Immortal Drunk in Chang’an City, or Wenwen Township, right? These things are in short supply in Chang'an. The Shu region is remote and will naturally not spread here. But once our road is built, the mountain chief will call on merchants to open shops here. The exquisite goods that Chang'an people can enjoy, we You can enjoy it without leaving Sichuan!
In addition, the mountain chief will also spread the advanced planting technology he promoted in Lantian County to Shu! Grandpa Qiao, you should have heard of Quyuanli, right? This kind of plow that anyone can pull was invented by our mountain chief. In addition, the mountain chief is also very knowledgeable in farming. With his technology, we can ensure that our tribe's fields can produce high yields every year! "
As Ke Shiqing narrated, all the Qiang people in the courtyard widened their eyes and their breathing became rapid. After he finished narrating, they were already whispering and discussing below!
"What? Marquis Yong'an is willing to give the miners fifty to one hundred cents per day? Doesn't that mean that we can get at least nearly two cents of money every month just by working in the mine?"
"It's not just the mines! Marquis Yong'an also wants to build roads for us. We must hire people to build the roads, right? We can earn a lot of money by then!"
"Hey! You are so short-sighted, you only see these petty profits! The most important thing is that Marquis Yong'an wants to build a school here! In this case, won't our children also have the opportunity to learn the knowledge of gods like the Ke family's elder brother in the future? , become promising? This is great!"
"That's right! Didn't you just listen to what Gao Changshi said? Marquis Yong'an is a son of an immortal. He can even create thunder and lightning. How can his knowledge be inferior?"
"Tsk tsk! Chang'an City's Immortal Drunkenness and Wenwen Township, I heard people talk about these things before when I went to Chengdu. It's hard to buy a cup of Immortal Drunkenness with a lot of money! I heard that it tastes so good that mortals will get drunk after just two drinks. It’s really wine for gods!”
"So magical?"
"Isn't that right? There is also this curved shaft plow. The elder man of the Ke family is right. This thing was indeed made by the Marquis of Yong'an last year. There was a severe drought near Chang'an last year, and the farmers could not plow the land. In the end, It’s thanks to this plow that we can catch up with the spring plowing!”
"Hey! Then this is a good thing!"
"Since this mountain is not a sacred mountain, let it be mined by Marquis Yong'an! Then the people of our tribe will also benefit, don't you think?"
"That's right! That's right! Since it's not a sacred mountain, why should you worry about it?"
There are very few hermit masters in this world who are not interested in profit. Most of them are mortals. As mortals, everyone has to run around for firewood, rice, oil, salt, sauce, vinegar and tea every day. Ke Shiqing talked about the huge benefits that this mine can bring to the Qiang tribe. When they came out, the Qiang people in the yard were all tempted. After being tempted, they all looked at Qiaofeng with hope. They were just small leaders in the tribe, and it was Qiao Feng, the big leader, who made the final decision!
Qiao Feng looked thoughtful and said nothing. He was probably still making the final weighing in his heart!
Seeing this, Gao Shilian said with a smile: "Since Yong'an Hou took over Lantian County last year, there are now tens of thousands of farmers in Lantian County. Not to mention that each of them has a fortune of tens of millions, but at least every household can afford to eat meat. Even if they are wearing clothes, their children can still study! This matter is not just nonsense. The achievements of Marquis Yong'an in governing Lantian County are obvious to all. Now Marquis Yong'an has the heart to benefit Shu, I believe This is a blessing for the people of Shu!
In addition, the current emperor also attaches great importance to the development of Shu. Half a month ago, the emperor had changed the title of his favorite Han Dynasty to the king of Shu, and appointed him as the governor of Yizhou Protectorate and the commander-in-chief of Jiannan. Affairs of the thirty-six states! His Highness the King of Shu also has another identity, that is, he is a student of Yong'an Hou. He is from the same school as Master Shiqing. Therefore, once His Highness the King of Shu comes to Yizhou to take office in the future, the lives of the people of Shu will be better and better! "
Inexplicably, Li Er was involved in the matter of changing the title of Li Ke to the king of Shu. Gao Shilian's secret warning to Qiao Feng was obvious! Although the imperial court established the Yizhou Protectorate in the past, the position of the Governor has always been vacant. Now someone has finally taken over the role of the Governor, and this person is Li Ke, the most favored King of Shu by His Majesty Li Er. There is a deep meaning in this, fool. Everyone can see it - the imperial court is about to start governing Shu. If there are blind people who openly contradict the imperial court at this time, the consequences...
Qiao Feng was not a fool. How could he not hear the profound meaning of Gao Shilian's words? His eyes flashed, and after a long silence, he finally said:
"Okay! Since Marquis Yong'an has shown so much sincerity, and the Holy Emperor cares so much about our people in Shu, and you, Shiqing, have also verified that the mountain is not a sacred mountain, then the old man will naturally not continue to obstruct it. Marquis Yong'an Just send people to mine the mines, and no one from our tribe will stop it again! Previously, I was unreasonable and accidentally injured the servants of Yongan Marquis. I would like to ask Shiqing to send my most sincere apology to Yongan Marquis. !”
Gao Shilian's words were the last straw that broke Qiao Feng's mind and made Qiao Feng make the most correct choice!
Hearing this, the Qiang people in the courtyard let out a big sigh of relief, and then cheered and jumped.
Ke Shiqing was also overjoyed and said: "Grandpa Qiao understands the righteousness, and Shiqing admires it! Shiqing will definitely bring Grandpa Qiao's apology to the mountain chief! And don't worry, Grandpa Qiao, the conditions Shiqing mentioned before include road construction, schools, and shops. , will definitely be implemented one by one, and Shiqing will stay here to accompany you, Grandpa Qiao, to witness the people of our tribe live a prosperous life!"
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