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Chapter 69: Veteran Wailang Returns to Fucheng
Because of Jiang Baiye, those who came to serve in Clear Water Village were given special treatment in the team. After greeting countless people from top to bottom, Jiang Baiye waved goodbye without hesitation.
Everyone was still a little bit reluctant, "Brother Ye, can we meet again in the future?"
"Your home is Xuanhe Clear Water Village, isn't it?
"Can Master Jiang's workshop open in our Fucheng in the future? We are rich in medicinal materials here."
"Mr. Lu, be careful on your way..."
Even though they have only been together for less than two months, everyone seems to have a deep relationship, because many people know that they may not be able to meet such a wonderful person in their later lives.
This is such a regrettable and sad thing.
And getting along with Jiang Baiye also allowed them to have fun while suffering, and gained a different psychological process from the previous hard labor.
There are also many people who have been enlightened and guided by Jiang Baiye to get out of the current predicament and have a new direction.
Jiang Baiye did not forget to point out a few people he liked, "Xiao Fei, Qian Bin, Qian Qiang, Uncle Dai, if you don't know what to do in the future, you can come to me!"
A few people wanted to follow him now, but they were conscripted laborers, not the same as Jiang Baiye, and they couldn't return home until the day the ditch was dug.
Thinking of this, Xiao Fei, the youngest, wiped the corners of his eyes, and was patted on the shoulder by the young man next to him. He secretly rejoiced that he could always be by Brother Ye's side.Brother's careful promotion.
At this time, a young boy of seventeen or eighteen walked up to Lu Lizhi, "Lu, Mr. Lu, I will try my best to study. When the time comes to take the imperial examination, I will see you again!"
He struggled to finish a sentence, and his face was already red to the back of his ears.
Jiang Baiye, "?" When did it happen, why don't I know, what did they say?
Lu Lizhi hesitated, but under the almost desperate eyes of the other party, he nodded his head lightly to show encouragement.
Immediately, as if he had received an oracle, the young man was visibly full of energy. Before he left, he glanced at Jiang Baiye, as if he was going to snatch Lu Lizhi away if he treated Lu Lizhi badly!
Can Jiang Baiye bear it?In front of people, he wrapped his arms around Lu Lizhi's shoulders, and whispered to him with a smile, "Who is this?"
Don't look at him smiling brightly, but his tone is a bit gritted.
After the people left, Lu Lizhi shook his head lightly, with a look of blankness in his eyes. He didn't remember it. He vaguely guessed that it was related to the pictures he made. Many people also knew his identity.care and respect.
In the end, even the big and small officials responsible for the construction of the flood discharge canal—the river channel envoys and directors of various prefectures, and even Yuanwailang from the Dushui Department all came, but the latter was a grey-haired old man in a hurry."Brother Jiang, wait a minute!"
Knowing the identity of this person, everyone hurriedly bowed and saluted. Lu Lizhi could see that officials of the same level as the magistrate would not kneel, but he still had to salute this person, after all, he was one level older than the magistrate.
This is also the first time Jiang Baiye has seen this chief executive. The Dushui Division is an organization under the Ministry of Industry, and Yuan Wailang is the second in command of the Dushui Division. Although there are several second in command at the same level, they are also national in nature., and now one of them took the pains to get to him.
Jiang Baiye knew that his hard work had paid off.
When the veteran Wailang came over, he was holding a stack of blueprints in his hand, and his expression was a little excited, "You are Jiang Baiye? You proposed the theory of water diversion and sand removal, and designed special dams and ditches to simultaneously develop farmland water conservancy?"
"Yes." Jiang Baiye is a bit big-headed, he talks here and there, but he is not that powerful, he is the leader of a hundred schools of thought.
Many people from peasant backgrounds are very excited. They have serious water shortages in some places.The water potential, flowing down into the river, releasing the flood, dispersing the flood, and letting the people manage it is really wonderful!
Even they know the benefits of it, but how could this old man who has been engaged in water conservancy and water transportation for many years not understand, "Get up!"
At this time, he noticed Lu Lizhi next to Jiang Baiye, and he was even more excited, "This is Mr. Lu, your drawings are very thoughtful, and your drawing skills are also quite superb!"
Lu Lizhi wanted to say that he didn't dare to take it seriously, he just said what Jiang Baiye said and what he did, at most he optimized and simplified some complicated things to make it clearer and easier to understand, even ordinary craftsmen who haven't seen the pictures much can understand.
Veteran Wailang decided to use the things of the two of them. A flood discharge canal is nothing but the construction drawings and water use plan. It can be used in other places in the future. This is the most exciting thing!
"I have already reported your achievements, and there should be rewards from above at that time. I wonder if the two of you intend to stay and help me compile the book "On Water Control"?"
This is also the reason why the old man Wai Lang has not appeared here very much. At his age, he has mainly turned to academics and book editing, and he naturally sees that Jiang Baiye and Lu Lizhi are better at this kind of stuff, so he stops people.Come down, the words are earnest.
The two looked at each other, and Jiang Baiye replied: "We are willing to advise you, but we dare not be a book editor. If you have any questions, just come to Xuanhe Mansion to find us."
Everyone, "..." There is a sentence that I don't know if I should say it, and I don't know what is good or bad.
But the old man, Wailang, was very polite, he didn't think it was disobedient at all, instead he felt that this kind of reaction was a superior attitude, if he ran over briskly, thinking of various benefits, or flattering himself, he would make him suspicious of these two peopleAre you really devoted to learning?
The folks are masters, and they often hide their names. This old man, Wailang, doesn't mind putting down his posture to seek knowledge at all. At worst, at worst, he moves next door to them!
The more the veteran foreigner thought about it, the more he felt that this was a good idea.
Seeing that he didn't blame Jiang Baiye and the two, everyone couldn't help but let out a sigh of relief, fearing that they were about to leave and they would encounter some trouble.
The old man Wailang asked about the two people's residences in detail, and learned that they lived next door. Those foremen and craftsmen who came to eat every day couldn't help secretly laughing.
"Is this already living together?"
"Didn't you just sleep in a carriage last night, hehe."
The young man who was looking for Lu Lizhi just now fell at the back of the crowd, and he couldn't even hear what they said. This is the difference in status. He is just the most lowly hard laborer. He secretly clenched his fist and vowed that he must stand out., to get closer to the idol!
After a whole morning delay, Jiang Baiye clasped his fists and formally said "Farewell", and the people around knew that he was really leaving.
The atmosphere became low in an instant, and the crowd gradually stopped talking, watching them leave quietly.
The few officials clicked their lips, and they were already nostalgic.
The old man Wai Lang took the opportunity to clear up several doubts just now, stroked his beard, was very satisfied, and immediately went back to comb.
The errand boy hired by Jiang Baiye was also a groom, and his skill in driving the carriage was superb, fast and stable, and the two horses drove at full speed. Jiang Baiye was glad that he had added a shock-proof design in the car, otherwise it would not cause a concussion.
Lu Lizhi was even able to read safely in the moving car.
But Jiang Baiye still took his book away, "It's a bit cold, let's get under the covers."
Lu Lizhi is not cold at all, he holds a small heater in his hand, which burns silver charcoal, ordinary people really can't get this kind of high-quality items that nobles can afford, ordinary people sometimes buy it if they have moneyless than.
But Master He sent them some, which were among the rewards.
The two rushed all the way from the Jiangnan area in the central part to Xuanhe Mansion in the north. Although the carriage could accommodate people, they still couldn't bear to stay in the store twice on the way. During the period, they also had to supply the horses and people.It was late at night when arrived in Fucheng, only to feel that it was getting colder and colder.
It's not long before the beginning of winter.
But Jiang Baiye knew that this year was the coldest year in the history of several nearby prefectures.
Fortunately, they were well equipped. The original square carriage was also covered with thick windproof felt, and the inside was covered with plush cushions. The quilt was also a goose down quilt that he had made in advance, weighing several kilograms.
But the warmest thing is the slender and flexible body nestled in his arms. The small heater is no longer needed, and he finally knows how powerful this humanoid heater is.
As soon as he was about to get up, he was bound around the waist and refused to let him go.
"I'm going to make it easier, are you going?"
Lu Lizhi was a little sober, and Jiang Baiye also realized something was wrong at this time, "Li Zhi, you seem to be too refined, which man hasn't pissed outside..."
After being kicked, he changed his words, "Aren't you with me? I don't want to look at you."
He even raised his hand to assure him that Lu Lizhi didn't deliberately hide it from him. When he stayed in the hotel with him, he never used a pail, but went to the toilet outside. He might have noticed the strangeness long ago.
In the end, Jiang Baiye went by himself, and when he came back, Lu Lizhi got out of the carriage to solve his personal problems.
In the afternoon, when the two of them officially arrived at the gate of the city, Steward He, who came to greet them, looked straight at him, "Master Jiang, Mr. Lu!"
He greeted him with a smile.
"What good thing happened to Butler He so happy?" Jiang Baiye asked casually.
"Aren't you happy to receive you two nobles!"
Jiang Baiye was surprised to find that this steady uncle could also joke.
Butler He confessed honestly, "Isn't everything going well in the past few months? Thanks to you, we have turned over the Rejuvenation Hall and the He Mansion.It’s a cleansing banquet, please, both of you!”
Jiang Baiye only cared about one thing, "Where is that doctor?"
Lu Lizhi noticed the anxiety in his tone.
Steward He's face was slightly strange, "He's at our house, you should see him later."
Jiang Baiye could probably guess why he had such a reaction, and couldn't help showing a little funny expression.
But he still asked Lu Lizhi, "Are you going to He Mansion? After traveling all the way, we happened to have a rest at their house for one night."
Lu Lizhi had nothing to do. Although he was not used to it, he nodded when he thought of Shopkeeper Ning and the others whom he hadn't contacted for a long time.
Steward He heaved a sigh of relief. Although they mainly made friends with Jiang Baiye, they actually intended to win over Chief Lu, a scholar with great potential in the future. If they build a good relationship, they may be able to benefit each other in the future.
Sure enough, powerful people only play with powerful people.
Seeing the figures of the two getting into the carriage, he hurriedly signaled the servant to show the groom the way, and in a short while, he arrived in front of He's house.
As soon as Jiang Baiye came out, he saw not only He Lin and He Yun, but also Master He, his two brothers, and some female family members in the mansion standing in front of the door to welcome them.
This battle made him a little flattered!
A woman saw Lu Lizhi, who was following behind him, lift up the felt curtain and came out from the carriage. He was tall and tall in blue and had a cool demeanor, his eyes were as delicate and cold as frost and snow, and his eyes lit up immediately.
Isn't this the type I like!
Naturally, this age is not enough, so want to say a kiss to daughter, she is the second master's wife, the only daughter of the two, be careful and precious.
She couldn't help but look at her daughter's reaction, and it turned out that this guy didn't have enough eyesight, he looked at this one, then that.
"How is it?"
"Both are very good." The girl commented seriously, but there was pure appreciation in her round eyes.
In contrast, the other girls were embarrassed to look around, and kept the rules and etiquette.
Lu Lizhi felt that the He family had a good family style, and he liked this feeling very much. He was a little uncomfortable at first, but he gradually let go of it under the enthusiastic attitude of everyone.
He knew that this was largely due to Jiang Baiye.
However, it can also be seen from this that Rejuvenation Hall has been developing very smoothly recently, as you can see from Mr. He's smiling eyes.
Master He looks average, but his two sons are both dragons and phoenixes. Looking at the dignified and elegant Mrs. He, she is also a standard beauty in her old age.
The wives of the He family were all thinking about their marriage. After some conversation, apart from regretting Lu Lizhi's dumb illness, both of them are excellent sons-in-law, but they were just thinking about it in secret.
"Originally, you have been working so hard, and I wanted you to take a good rest, but I guess you didn't eat well on the way, so you should finish eating first and then rest early!" Master He greeted.
A group of people sat down, but the female relatives were divided into other tables, and the food configuration was the same as theirs, so it was more comfortable to eat. Jiang Baiye didn't say anything, his eyes wandered around the crowd, thinking that this He family is really a big family, there are so many people.
He Yun knew who he was looking for, and was about to call the servant to call him.
A hearty laugh came from the door, "Oh, did you eat so early today, the old man just happened to be a little hungry!"
The one who came was a chubby old man, Tongyan Hefa was talking about him, he had white hair, but his complexion was still a little white and tender, maybe he was fat and tender.
Lu Lizhi felt that Jiang Baiye almost slapped the table with excitement, and finally suppressed it so that he didn't behave too abnormally.
This is the genius doctor in the book who is good at treating dumb diseases.
Jiang Baiye knew that this man was a little difficult to deal with, but he would completely obey the emperor's orders.
When the He family saw him, they looked as if they were facing an enemy, and immediately reminded Jiang Baiye and the two, "Eat, eat quickly, everyone eat!"
After finishing speaking, he continued to pick up food for the two of them, for fear that they would not be able to eat the same food if it was too late.
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