Chapter 19

Because they were going to find the county magistrate tomorrow, Lin Yan and Zhang Moyuan communicated some more details. They thought quickly and talked a lot with each other.

Brother Lin sitting next to him became more and more confused, and couldn't help interjecting, "Little brother, where did you know this?"

He has never heard of "reclaiming land from the sea".

Lin Yan was already ready to speak, and said generously: "I read from the book before that a lot of water needs to be put in the paddy fields. Isn't it just right for us to have so much water by the sea?"

He was deliberately naive.

"Actually, I've been thinking about this for a long time. I had a chat with Boss Ma on Xishou Street a while ago. When he was young, he traveled all over the world and saw a lot of new things. I was inspired by him a lot..”

Brother Lin nodded, "It seems that it is better to study. In the future, I will send Hai Bei and Haike to study. It is also good to know a few words."

Zhang Moyuan didn't know much about Lin Yan in the past, so he didn't think deeply about it. He only thought that Lin Yan was smart and far-sighted.

As for Lin Yan's outgoing temper, he didn't think it was abnormal.

After all, in his previous life, Lin Yan was abandoned by his family, humiliated and pointed at by others, no matter how cheerful a person is, he can't stand it.

To put it bluntly, he had never been in contact with Lin Yan in his previous life, and all his knowledge came from Lin Yan in front of him.

To him, the person in front of him is the real Lin Yan.

Brother Linsan came over with the ice mirror in his arms, and asked curiously, "Little brother, what is this?"

Everyone put their eyes on the ice mirror and showed curious expressions.

Hai Ke stretched out his small hand and touched the base below.

"stool?"

Lin Yan touched his little head with a smile, then stretched out his hands and pulled the two covers off, explaining: "This is an ice mirror. I asked a carpenter to make it according to the drawings drawn in the book."

Zhang Moyuan was also very interested, "Is Bing Jian related to ice?"

Lin Yan nodded, "In the future, we can put ice in it, and we can also put food in it. The frozen food can be stored for several days longer."

Dad Lin suddenly remembered something, and said with a complicated expression; "Last summer was too hot, and several old people in our village died of heat. I still remember that the official said when he came here that this year might be hotter than last year. Let usPrepare more ice cubes and keep them at home."

Brother Lin frowned, "That's right, one of them died of heat in our workshop, and he was still young. His superiors didn't take our lives seriously, and he couldn't bear a piece of ice."

Speaking of this, Brother Linsan also recalled the dark days of last year.

Their salt workshop was very stuffy, like a hot pot in summer, and the man who died of heat fell down right under their noses.

Looking back at that time, feel horrible now.

Mrs. Lin was terrified, "Then what to do, if you..."

Father Lin subconsciously looked at Lin Yan and Zhang Moyuan. In his heart, the two of them had become the backbone of the family.

Zhang Moyuan said in a deep voice: "The ice business in our county is monopolized by the Qiu family. Every year when summer comes, they start asking for prices and raking in money."

Brother Lin immediately became angry, "Many people in our village went to buy it last year, but even the village chief didn't buy it. A small box of ice cubes sold for a tael of silver, and they were all gone in half an hour.Who can afford it?"

Brother Linsan slapped the table angrily, "The Qiu family is relying on being close to the county magistrate. Sooner or later, I will..."

The cruel words behind him were still suppressed by him.

Brother Lin raised his eyes to look at Zhang Moyuan with a calm face, and asked, "Scholar Zhang, do you have a solution? Can you come to our Yanhai County to be the county magistrate after you pass the Juren exam?"

Zhang Moyuan shook his head, "The court has regulations, even if I am admitted to the county magistrate, I can't return to my place of origin to be an official."

To be honest, he has never been a county magistrate. He went to the Imperial Academy after being admitted to the number one scholar in his previous life.

Although there were ups and downs after that, it finally gained a firm foothold in Capital City.

Except for Lin Yan, the Lin family all showed disappointment, and even Hai Ke, who didn't understand anything, sighed.

Lin Yan laughed and said, "Actually, I have an idea."

Shua Shua Shua, the eyes of the whole family were shot at him, and each one was hotter than the other, so Zhang Moyuan was a little calmer.

Lin Yan coughed lightly, pretending to be embarrassed and said, "I remember it was mentioned in the book that there is a thing that can make ice, but that thing is hard to find."

Brother Lin wished he could grab Lin Yan's hand, and asked anxiously, "What is it?"

Lin Yan looked hesitant and seemed unsure, "It seems to be called saltpeter."

The expressions of the Lin family became more and more bewildered.

What is saltpeter?

Only Zhang Moyuan opened his mouth, "Saltpeter? I remember it is a material for making gunpowder."

Lin Yan's eyes lit up, "Yes, it is indeed said in the book that saltpeter can be used to make ice and gunpowder."

Brother Lin was a little frustrated, "Could it be possible to find it in gunpowder, we don't have gunpowder here either."

The gunpowder is in the hands of the government.

Lin Yan looked at Zhang Moyuan expectantly, waiting for him to continue.

In his previous life, Zhang Moyuan participated in the disposal of private black fire warehouses. During the interrogation, the culprit explained where the raw materials came from.

He remembered that the saltpeter should have come from the saltpeter mine in Yinzhou.

"I remember hearing people mention that there is a saltpeter mine in Yinzhou when I was taking the exam."

Lin Yan's eyes widened, "Is this true?"

Zhang Moyuan nodded, "The person who discovered the saltpeter mine is not very sure, he just said it looked alike."

Seeing Lin Yan's disappointed expression, Zhang Moyuan added, "However, according to his description, it should be saltpeter, and no one should mine the mine right now."

The black fire store that Zhang Moyuan dealt with was built five years later, and the culprit is still unknown.

Lin Yan opened his eyes wide.

send!fiscal!up!

Brother Lin said nervously: "If we use the saltpeter inside, will the government..."

Zhang Moyuan shook his head, "No, as long as we don't use it to make gunpowder."

Gunpowder is controlled by the government, but saltpeter is not.

The Lin family breathed a sigh of relief.

"Then when do we go to Yinzhou, it will be hot in a few days." Brother Linsan couldn't wait.

"Well, the second brother and the third brother will set off for Yinzhou tomorrow, and go to Qilian Town to find the shopkeeper of a clothing store. I remember that the person who discovered the saltpeter mine said that they found this mine together. When the time comes..."

The person who built the black fire library was from the same town as the shopkeeper of the clothing store. After the shopkeeper discovered the saltpeter mine, he accidentally mentioned it to the man, and the man quietly took it to heart.

Five years later, he had accumulated enough money and found an excuse to find out the location of the saltpeter mine, but the shopkeeper was not at all prepared for this. After all, he only knew that saltpeter can be used as medicine, so he thought that his old friend was going to open a medicine shop..

Zhang Moyuan asked Lin's second brother, Brother Linsan, to pretend to be the shopkeeper from the same country, and if he accidentally showed his flaws, he could just say that he could use it as medicine.

Brother Linsan, Lin's second brother, is also a smart person. After Zhang Moyuan taught him patiently, both of them knew it.

After this night, the Lin family's affection for Zhang Moyuan gradually increased, and Brother Linsan even called his brother-in-law directly.

Hai Ke was more direct, raised his two short legs, and sat firmly on Zhang Moyuan's lap, happily spitting out his uncle.

Lin Yan poked his tender face helplessly.

However, he was very happy to solve a big problem, and even took the initiative to wash fruit for Zhang Moyuan.

When Zhang Moyuan was about to leave, he went to the stove and filled two small jars with hot and sour sauce and chili sauce, "You take it with you on the way."

Zhang Moyuan took it, and said with a smile, "I will come back as soon as possible."

Lin Yan was a little embarrassed, "We will get married when you come back."

"it is good."

The next day, Lin's second brother Linsan set off before dawn. Originally, Lin Yan was sleeping at this time, but today he was already busy at the stove.

There are rice cakes in the pot, and the fragrant smell makes people drool.

Lin Yan filled three full bags, and there were three boxes of fruit on the table.

There are three servings of everything.

Brother Linsan understood it at a glance, and teased him with a smile, "Little brother, you have been busy for your brothers early in the morning, and your brothers are so moved."

Brother Lin also looked at Lin Yan with a smile.

Lin Yan glared at them, "Hurry up and go out after eating."

Zhang Moyuan is still waiting for you.

Brother Linsan each grabbed a rice cake and stuffed it into his mouth, then took the rice cake bag and fruit and ran away.

After they left, Lin Yan got up early as usual to go out with Mrs. Lin Adie and Sister Lin.

He couldn't help but look in the direction of Zhang Moyuan's house. Aunt Lin smiled and said, "Brother Yan is reluctant to part with a scholar?"

Lin Yan blushed and whispered, "Where is it?"

As soon as the voice fell, a tall figure appeared in the field of vision.

He froze for a moment, suspecting that he was dazzled.

But Zhang Moyuan quickly walked up to him.

"Why haven't you left yet?"

Zhang Moyuan smiled, and put the box of fruit in his hand, "I'll give you this."

Lin Yan asked suspiciously, "You don't like this?"

"No." Zhang Moyuan seemed a little embarrassed, paused before saying: "Actually, I just want to say goodbye to you, and I won't see you for a long time."

Sister Lin next to her covered her mouth and tried her best not to disturb them by making noise.

Lin Yan blushed so hard that he was going to explode, "Then, then you should come back early."

"understood."

Zhang Moyuan stood for a while, then suddenly raised his hand to straighten Lin Yan's temples, his eyes were very restrained, "Wait for me to come back."

"it is good."

Zhang Moyuan turned and left, Lin Yan stared at his back, and only after his back disappeared did he realize that the fruit was still in his hands.

Forgot to give it to him.

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