Zhao Ji, an official, saw the short, fat man in green robes with an eye-catching appearance appearing in his sight, and for the first time his eyes fell squarely on the round helmet.
I have to say that this fat man looks very happy with this round helmet.
Considering that he is the beloved son of the Cai Qing family, it is rumored that Cai Liulang is still called the Qilin son of the Cai family.
The official Zhao Ji had to give Cai Jing face no matter what. He smiled and raised his hand to signal Cai Liulang to come to him and took the helmet he handed over.
At this time, everyone realized a problem. This helmet was somewhat similar to the felt helmets worn by the soldiers of the Song Dynasty.
However, there are some differences. Only the raised part of the felt helmet covers the armor plate, and the rim of the helmet is still felt, which can only serve as sunshade and rain protection.
But the round helmet presented by Cai Laoliu was made of iron, even with the entire rim extending outward.
The official handed it to Tong Guan, who came forward, and motioned him to take a good look at it.
Tong Guan took the helmet and looked at it carefully.
Only then did I realize that this round helmet was actually a whole piece, not the armor-piercing helmet that was common in the Song Dynasty.
In addition, there were almost no decorations. At this time, Cai Laoliu's proud explanation came to my ears.
"Guan family, this thing was jointly developed by the minister, Gao Shaojian and others. It is simple to make, but its defense is amazing."
"According to my careful research these days, I found that it can be used as a helmet in battle.
It is usually used as a hat to protect from the sun, and even when there is a shortage of pots, it can also be used to boil water for cooking..."
Tong Guan stared blankly at the round helmet in his hand, and subconsciously turned his hands. It really looked like a pot with a rim. It was a little small, but it seemed to be enough to cook food for one person. .
But the question is, who would think of cooking with a helmet? Tong Guan raised his head with a darkened face and took a look at Cai Laoliu's figure. Well, he could indeed think so.
Not far away, Cai Jing, who did not always carry a ruler to court, tried his best to control his temper for the sake of his old face. He squeezed out a kind smile and said.
"Liu Lang, tell the officials how much it will cost and how many days it will take?"
"..." Cai Laoliu, who was interrupted by his father, glanced at his father displeased.
Please, can you please stop interrupting when others are talking?
Come on, I won't bother to talk about you in front of outsiders, so as not to ruin the family tradition of our Cai family.
"I also paid for the price of this helmet for the imperial court. It only costs 500 yuan..."
"Okay, okay, little Cai Qing's family is indeed worthy of being one of our young talents. Well, Gao Qing, please go back and discuss it carefully."
After saying these words, the official Zhao Ji turned around and walked towards Chui Gong Hall, leaving behind Cai Laoliu who still had a lot of things to say.
"What are you doing here in a daze? Go in quickly and be honest, or else you'll go back home and wait to be punished."
Hearing his father's murderous threat coming from beside him, Cai Laoliu's anus tightened and he could only enter the palace honestly.
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"Xiao Gao Aiqing is young, but she has the courage to do her job. In just a few months, she has already fulfilled the important task entrusted to me, and made our military reform a good start..."
The officials of the Song Dynasty, who were standing behind the imperial court, excitedly expressed their love for Gao Zhang who was serious and responsible for his work and could also deliver outstanding results.
Therefore, it was decided to appoint him as Zuo Shilang, Zhi Shi Guan, and Zuo Shiyi.
I hope Xiao Gao Aiqing can continue to work hard and continue to work hard to carry forward the role model of young talents for the court.
Let all scholars in the world see that no matter your age, as long as you are capable, the court will value you and put you to good use.
The ministers present heard the words from the official's mouth: "Ren was appointed as the author of the book, the director of the history library, and he was appointed as the Zuo Shiyi."
Many of the ministers' expressions were full of astonishment.
However, when I think of what the officials said after they selected Gao Zhang as the number one scholar, coupled with the official's unabashed love for the eleven-year-old number one scholar.
Some officials couldn't help but discuss it quietly.
"Why do I always feel that when the officials confer an official position on this young scholar, I always feel..."
"This is not surprising. Emperor Taizong also promoted Lu Wenmu (Lu Mengzheng's posthumous title is Wenmu) in this way."
"It seems that since Lu Wenmu in the Taizong period, our dynasty will have another prodigy champion who has been promoted at a record speed."
"When Lu Wenmu won the first prize, he was already thirty-three years old, which is a full twenty-two years older than our prodigy who is the first prize."
"And Lu Wenmu has been in power for six years and prime minister for eleven years. Doesn't that mean..."
These whispers naturally fell into Cai Jing's ears. Cai Jing lowered his eyes silently and stretched out his hand to stroke his beard without saying a word.
After Tong Guan heard such discussion, he smiled and nodded towards the Taiwei Gao Qiu.
"Your achievements must be greater than Lu Wenmu's."
Hearing these words of praise, Gao Qiu, who was overjoyed, quickly became humble. Quanzi was too young and reckless.
After hearing Gao Qiu's self-effacing words, Tong Guan just smiled meaningfully.
The eyes he looked at Gao Qiu became more and more strange. He must not have known what his own son's status was in front of the official family.
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Cai Laoliu and Tong Zhisheng also received praise from the Emperor of the Song Dynasty.
Both Cai Laoliu and Tong Zhisheng were awarded the title of Zuolang, an eighth-grade scholar. Officials hoped that they could continue to study hard after work.
At work, he continued to shoulder the important task of assisting Gao Zhang in continuing his armaments reform seriously and responsibly.
Gao Zhang watched the two pairs of sleeping dragons and phoenixes prostrate themselves to the officials to thank them. His expression looked so pleased, and his eyes were full of appreciation and the kindness of the elders.
Although they are a little out of tune, they even do things carelessly.
One person spends all his time looking at people through his nostrils, while the other person wants to pull up his clothes, roll up his sleeves, and fist his flesh to control people.
But they all have a good father, and what’s more, they are simple-minded and easy to use, and can obey their own words.
After the three of them thanked them, they turned around and left the Chui Gong Hall. They had just stepped out of the hall and descended a few steps.
Cai Laoliu glanced at the smug Tong Zhisheng next to him with hatred in his heart, and said in a strange way.
"Congratulations to Brother Zhisheng today. I didn't expect that Brother Zhisheng, who was granted a Jinshi background, could actually enter the secret pavilion with Cai..."
"Why, you don't accept it?" After hearing this, Tong Zhisheng turned his face full of flesh and exposed his teeth like guillotines.
Seeing this face, Cai Laoliu could only groan in the end, but he was still so panicked that he couldn't help but shift his target to Gao Zhang.
"Senior brother, you should have given me the bow before. After all, I am also your junior brother."
"But you gave me that round helmet, and Cai almost didn't even have a chance to show his face."
"..."
(End of chapter)
