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Chapter 201 Crane

Ren Ning glanced at Tie Shu and Gu Shengnan, and joked with a smile: "You two are really newlyweds, and you will be a couple when you come to Xingji City."

Tie Shu shook his head, "No, actually I came here specially to find you, General."

"Oh?" Ren Ning was dumbfounded, "Looking for me?"

"Yes!" Iron Tree nodded, "I only know how to handle some crops. When I go to the business, I can't do anything except drive, feed livestock or pull carts."

"In the future, the caravans will switch to the north-south route, and they should not bring livestock such as cattle and sheep. A man like me can't just drive a car. So I want to come here and learn martial arts from you, General. I can help you in case something happens. .”

Ren Ning looked towards Gu Shengnan.

Compared with the east-west line, the north-south line has more densely populated villages, and the post roads are much easier to walk.But along the way north and south, there are also many uninhabited mountains and mountains, among which there are many bandits and bandits.

So caravan guards are also essential.

The female business leader nodded, "This is a topic that Tieshu has considered carefully, and of course I have no objection."

"That's fine." Ren Ning said with a smile: "There are many veterans in my house who have experienced many battles. They are very good at training people. Let me explain in advance, if you have such a mind, Tieshu, you have to cook first. Tough preparation. They're ruthless when it comes to discipline."

"It's okay." Tie Shu waved his hands carelessly: "I went to Xingji City this time for the name of the Starfall Legion's invincibility. As long as you learn the skills, it's nothing to suffer."

"This is what makes a man look like." Several people expressed their feelings.

After chatting for a few more words, Gu Shengnan and Gu Fugui left in a hurry.

Now that they have decided to take the north-south route instead, the Gu family caravan must prepare to raise supplies for going south.This is a relatively unfamiliar field, and the master and servant have to find their way first.

After Gu Shengnan left, Yingpan also left.

She went to the back house to find Mrs. Zhongyong.

Xiao Gang's cousins ​​all came to Xingji City from Sulan City on their own initiative, and their marriage is also a matter of course.Yingpan was about the same age as her, so she went to see if there was anything she could do to help.

"So Xiao Gang, you won't respond to Shan Daying with us for the time being?" Lei Er asked.

As the second son of the uncle's mansion, it is not as easy for Xiao Gang to get married as it is for Ren Ning.It will take a month or two to complete the whole set of etiquette.

"No!" Xiao Gang shook his head: "I've talked to my cousin. A good man has aspirations all over the world, and the wedding etiquette is kept simple. I will respond to Shan Daying with you."

Several people wiped their sweat in unison.

Ren Ning was noncommittal, but just patted Xiao Gang on the shoulder: "Good brothers, don't hesitate to ask us to do anything, just ask."

Xiao Gang laughed, "Don't worry. I won't be polite."

For the next few days, everything in Xingji City was calm.

The Ministry of War continued to track down the anti-insurgency army going west, and the Ministry of Punishment and Dali Temple were still trying officials of all sizes from Nanfeng.

The Ministry of Industry excitedly sent someone over to tell Ren Ning that the first crane was finally built.

Ren Ninglei and the others went to watch with great interest.

The crane made by the Ministry of Industry was erected on the Xinglan Grand Canal, creaking and creaking to lift huge cargo from the cargo ship and then transfer it to the shore.

Boom!
With a dull bang, the cargo landed safely.

Everyone around was silent.The migrant worker who turned the turntable looked at the goods he had moved over with his own hands, and his face was also full of disbelief.

"Not bad." Ren Ning nodded in satisfaction after checking the formation around.

He asked He Dailang from the Ministry of Industry, "What is the maximum lifting weight of this machine?"

He Dailang was ashamed: "We didn't expect this machine to be so powerful, and the rope it is equipped with is not thick enough, so we don't know its maximum lifting weight for the time being."

"However, what the general said before, lifting a weight of [-] catties by one person is definitely more than enough."

hum~
Li Hebai and the others looked at each other in blank dismay, and soon fell in love.

A single person of [-] jin is already shocking. If this is not the upper limit, then it will be much faster for the border guards to build or dismantle heavy siege or defensive equipment in the future.

The Minister of the Ministry of War soon got the news, and couldn't help but be overjoyed.

He has been scolded by Emperor Changxing a lot these days, and he is racking his brains to figure out how to remedy it.

Seeing such artifacts, Guan Yi quickly joined hands with Luo Ken, Minister of the Ministry of Industry, to submit a brochure, suggesting mass production of cranes of various uses and specifications as soon as possible.

Luo Ken naturally agreed wholeheartedly.

The princes and princes are about to go to the frontier for training.His grandson Chen Xiuzhu is no exception.

But frontier and frontier are very different.

Some frontiers are dangerous, such as the north.

Yumu County is on fire at any time.Not only was Beixiong, his old opponent, approaching step by step, even the little Japanese pirates in the east were also greedily eyeing Yunchui, a fat piece of meat.

In this case, the prince or prince who went north to experience is probably going to be lucky for himself.

And some frontiers are peaceful and stable.

For example, Guangxin County in the south.At the same time, there are two powerful frontier guards stationed in the south, one of which is the Starfall Legion, which is feared by the entire continent.

Therefore, the princes who went to the south to practice not only have no worries about their lives, but even have the opportunity to make friends with generals like Wei Jun, Yuan Xingwenqian, etc., which is almost like a pie in the world.

Luo Ken was thinking about how to please Emperor Changxing, so that he could send his grandson, the king of Qi, Chen Xiuzhu, to the south.

At this time, when he heard Guan Yi's suggestion, he naturally agreed.

The two entered the imperial study room, and Emperor Changxing was dubious after some explanations.

These days, the dragon cases in the Imperial Study Room are almost overwhelmed by the various reports, all of which are openly and secretly interceding for the princes or princes.

Emperor Changxing was annoyed when he saw it, and when he heard that there was such a fetish, he wanted to leave his desk full of work to have a look.

Just change your mood.

It's just that Guan Yi and Luo Ken had made early preparations.They have made a special model of a heavy crane and brought it to the gate of the palace.

"It's really a good thing." After seeing it, Emperor Changxing was also overwhelmed.He stroked his beard feelingly, "This Ren Ning is capable of both literature and martial arts, which is really beyond my expectation."

Guan Yi chuckled.

"Your Majesty, General Ren is indeed a rare genius in the world. He is young but has a keen sense of smell, and he looks like a general when he leads troops in battle."

"And his mind is full of magical ideas, such as the telescopes of the past and the cranes of the present, all of which are extremely practical. The old minister has suggested several times that he transfer to the Ordnance Department to specialize in the study of various weapons and equipment."

"It's a pity," Guan Yi shook his head and sighed, "He prefers to charge forward on the battlefield."

Emperor Changxing couldn't help but frowned thoughtfully.

This kind of talent is hard to see in a hundred years, and it is a treasure bestowed by God, so it must be well protected.

cough!
Luo Ken next to him silently lowered his eyes.

If the relationship between Ren Ning and Guan Yi was as he said, the crane would not have been built by the Ministry of Industry.

"Your Majesty..." Luo Ken opened his mouth to test: "The empire should equip a lot of such strange objects. As long as they are placed in the major docks and major construction sites, the loading and unloading of goods or construction projects will be many times faster."

Guan Yi followed suit and nodded.

"Your Majesty, what Luo Shangshu said is justified. In addition, the strong neighbors around me are staring at me. The old minister also feels that this kind of artifact should be equipped with the border guards as soon as possible."

"Once something happens on the frontier, whether it's siege or defense. My Yunchui's weapon advantage can be maximized..."

Emperor Changxing nodded.

However, he opened his mouth, and when he thought of Qian Liang's dark old face, and the mines in Qingshi County who didn't know when they would be able to reopen, he silently closed his mouth again.

(End of this chapter)