Picked up a copy of Romance of the Three Kingdoms

Chapter 576 Will Be a Craftsman
Liu Mastiff has returned to the East Palace. Sima Yi is still busy in the East Palace. Zhuge Liang is unable to preside over the affairs of the East Palace because the princess has just given birth. The mansion still takes care of the newborn son and the princess. Regarding this matter, the emperor is He was very caring, for Princess Raoyang, the emperor might love her even more than Princess Changling, Liu Mastiff thought in his heart, if Zhuge Liang dared to leave his aunt and come to work, his father would definitely break his leg.

My aunt gave birth to a healthy son. However, due to etiquette, Liu Mastiff is still unable to visit his cousin. It will take some time. In the East Palace, there are really many things that Liu Mastiff needs to do. Many, most of the time, he stays in the study, holds the Spring and Autumn in his hand, and reads earnestly. Only at this time, he will be carefree, will not think about any troublesome things, and devote himself to reading.

Liu Mastiff was reading, when a soldier suddenly reported: "Sili Captain Hua Xiong is here to visit!"

Liu Mastiff was taken aback, got up quickly, went out with the soldiers, came to the gate, saw Cao Pi talking with Hua Xiong, Hua Xiong seemed to be complaining about something, saw Liu Mastiff coming, the two hurriedly saluted and met, Liu Mastiff Mastiff helped them up, said with a smile: "You two, you don't have to be like this", took Hua Xiong's hand, and kindly pulled him into the palace, Hua Xiong didn't want to enter the study, so the two sat in the front yard.

"Didn't Uncle Hua follow the old general Huangfu to the north? When did you come back?"

"Hey, don't mention it. The old thief said that the classes of the students left by the Military Academy are not over yet, and he wants me to come back to continue teaching. He is still training in the north with the students." Hua Xiong said helplessly, Liu Mastiff He didn't say much, as for Hua Xiong's disrespect to the old general, he just pretended he didn't hear it, Hua Xiong looked a little distressed, he looked at Liu Mastiff, and asked: "Your Highness, do you have that kind of connection in your hand?" Send a crossbow?"

"It's the kind of big crossbow that is completely black and can shoot continuously!" Hua Xiong asked quickly.

Liu Mastiff was taken aback, and ordered the soldiers to call Cao Pi, looked at Cao Pi, and asked, "Zi Huan, do the soldiers in the palace have equipment for firing crossbows?" Cao Pi shook his head and said, "The sharp weapon your Highness mentioned is There are strict restrictions, only Taiwei, the North and South Army can have them, even Zhijinwu doesn’t have them. How can we have them here? Why, how many planes does Your Highness want?”

Liu Mastiff looked at Hua Xiong, nodded, and said, "Then can you get it?"

"I have no choice, but if your Highness asks His Majesty, maybe you can get a few." Cao Pi replied.

Hua Xiong said helplessly: "That's fine, don't talk to Your Majesty." Seeing Hua Xiong's worried appearance, Liu Mastiff was also a little curious. Hua Xiong, as the captain of Sili, has two thousand stones, why is he so worried? , apart from His Majesty and Sangong, who can suppress him?Liu Mastiff asked with some doubts: "Uncle Hua, what's bothering you?"

"No, no, recently, I was entangled by a vicious dog. This vicious dog crouched at the door of my house all day long, bared its teeth, and often bit me. That's why I wanted a repeating crossbow to defend myself. You I also know that I can't bring my soldiers to beat dogs, it's really detrimental to my dignity."

"Vicious dog?? What kind of vicious dog is this? It needs a sharp weapon like a repeating crossbow to defend itself???"

"Your Highness doesn't know, the vicious dogs in Liangzhou are all so ferocious, ordinary swords and crossbows are useless."

Liu Mastiff thought for a long time before he said: "By the way, this repeating crossbow was made by the general master. If my uncle goes to the general's mansion, he will definitely be able to get one. Wei, it is reasonable to take one." Hua Xiong was overjoyed, and quickly asked: "Who is this master craftsman?"

"It's the former Yilang Majun, Wen Rengong's beloved disciple."

"Okay, okay, I know, forget it. I don't want it anymore." Hua Xiong widened his eyes and shook his head. Liu Mastiff frowned and asked, "What does Uncle Hua have to do with him?" Holidays??"

"Never, it's just that I don't have much money, so forget it"

"Hahaha, uncle, don't worry. I haven't seen Ma Gong since he arrived in Luoyang. This time, I will take my uncle there. There must be some strong crossbows there." Liu Mastiff stood up as he said. Turning around, it happened that he had planned to get acquainted with Ma Jun. This time, it was also a good time to meet this person because of this matter. Liu Mastiff had heard some words about this person a long time ago, but he The reviews are not good.

Most of the ministers slandered him, saying that he flattered the emperor and used playthings to make the emperor neglect his government, which was a heinous crime.

In the mouths of the people, he is a man with no talent and no morals, only a little clever, who always makes some novelty things that the great sages disdain and do to please the emperor. Otherwise, what are the things that Ma Jun has done?

However, Liu Mastiff didn't think that his father would use such a villain without talent and virtue so much. He still hoped to get acquainted with Ma Jun.

When Hua Xiong heard that Liu Mastiff was going to take him there, he thought about it for a moment, then suddenly laughed, Your Highness has a lot of money, so I don't need to come and pay, that's wonderful!
The two of them didn't talk nonsense, they went out directly, and rushed all the way to Jiang Zuo's mansion. Fortunately, Man Chong was not in Luoyang. There were some problems in the Dongxue School in Yanzhou. The emperor ordered Man Chong to go. The advantage of Man Chong's absence is that Liu Mastiff can travel around Luoyang at will in a relatively simple and secret car. If Man Chong was there, he would never Allowed.

General government and military science are likewise located outside the city, and it will take a long time. Of course, this is also a huge place. After arriving here, Hua Xiong just discovered this problem. The scale of the place has already He couldn't understand why it was necessary for a few craftsmen to need such a huge mansion, and they didn't have to practice? ?
When you get close to Jiang Zuo's mansion, you can hear the hustle and bustle from inside, all kinds of voices, very chaotic. When Liu Mastiff got out of the car, Cao Pi had already rushed to knock on the door, and there was a lot of noise from inside. , so that the sound of knocking on the door was drowned out, Cao Pi simply beat the door with his fist, and after a while, a craftsman opened the door, not fully opening the door, but opening a gap and sticking out a head.

Some rudely asked: "Which one are you looking for?"

Cao Pi's eyes widened, and he was a little speechless. Before he could speak, the person who opened the door said something inexplicable, and closed the door casually. Cao Pi yelled angrily, and Liu Mastiff hurried up and said "Most of the people in Jiangzuo's mansion are craftsmen, and you don't know how to be polite, so you don't have to care about it." After comforting Cao Pi, he knocked on the door himself. After knocking twice, the man poked his head out again and asked: " What's the matter??"

"I'm Liu Mastiff, the crown prince of the Han Dynasty, and I'm here to pay my respects to Ma Gong."

In that instant, it only took a moment for the middle-aged craftsman's expression to change from confusion, to suspicion, to fear, and then to collapse. After entering the door, many soldiers at the door looked at each other in blank dismay. The door was suddenly opened. When Liu Mastiff looked again, he saw a group of people at the door, most of whom were craftsmen.

They knelt on the ground with their heads down, not daring to raise their heads to look at Liu Mastiff. Not long after, there were already people kneeling in front of Liu Mastiff, many of them were middle-aged craftsmen. Sweating, burly and trembling with excitement, the rest of the people made Liu Mastiff a little puzzled. The rest were actually children. These children were not very old, only in their teens, and they were just like craftsmen. dress up.

In the crowd, there were still a few white-haired old men kneeling.

How does this work? ! ? !

Liu Mastiff walked up quickly, helped the old men up quickly, and said, "I don't dare to make a big gift, please get up, please get up!" He glanced back at Cao Pi, and Cao Pi also hurriedly led the soldiers and sent the rest of them An old man helped him up, and the old man still looked a little scared. Except for Ma Jun, the biggest official he had ever met in his life was just a local pavilion chief. I don't know how to use etiquette and greetings, that's all I can do.

"Everyone please stand up, it doesn't have to be like this!!" Liu Mastiff asked everyone to stand up again.

"Old man, long life!"

The old man forced a smile, but he didn't dare to speak, his hands were unnatural, and his heart was still very excited. Seeing him like this, Liu Mastiff didn't say much, just smiled and said: "Old man don't need to panic, just take it as the younger generation sees it." But." He looked at the crowd again and said: "Everyone is like this, whether it is a spinning machine or a crossbow machine, they are all weapons of the country. I admire the great achievements of the kings!"

He looked at Cao Pi at the side and shouted: "Zi Huan!" Cao Pi raised his head and looked at him. Liu Mastiff looked at the crowd and made a gesture. Cao Pi immediately understood and ordered the soldiers to take out some money from the carriage. They were given to everyone separately, Liu Mastiff was watching with a smile on the side, Hua Xiong looked at the crowd excitedly, and did not dare to ask for the money, but under the urging of the soldiers, he took the money, tears streaming down his face, and asked involuntarily: "What do you want?" Why do you need to bring so much money when you travel?"

"Uncle, the prince needs to spend money along the road when he travels. Therefore, some copper coins are prepared on the frame for emergencies. It is not only here, but when we go to government schools and other places, It's all the same," Liu Mastiff explained, thinking that fortunately Man Chong is not around, but as long as Man Chong is there, that is to go all the way, throwing money all the way, Liu Mastiff has always felt that this rule is set up to prevent the emperor and the prince from running around. fixed.

Want to get out of the palace and go around? ?Yes, as long as you have enough money! !
Many craftsmen took the money and hurriedly thanked Liu Mastiff. Liu Mastiff just smiled. At this moment, Ma Jun appeared. However, speaking of it, his clothes were not very well-dressed, and his clothes were mostly black. He looked as if he had been scorched. In addition, his face was ashen. He looked at Liu Mastiff in front of him. He had seen Liu Mastiff when Liu Mastiff was young, but it was difficult for him to recognize the handsome and tall , a heroic young man descended into the meek child of the past.

(End of this chapter)