At the end of the Sui Dynasty

Chapter 311
Ming Cui opened the door sleepily and came in, seeing Young Master Gao sitting upright behind the desk, she couldn't help asking curiously: "Master, what are you doing up in the middle of the night?"

"Can't sleep, read some books!" Gao Bufan replied casually with a calm expression.

Ming Cui walked up to Gao Bufan's side and tilted his head for a glance, seeing that the latter was actually reading the "Langa Sutra", he stuck out his tongue and said: "It seems that the young master really can't sleep, and he is actually reading Buddhist scriptures, isn't it?" What's bothering you? Why don't you tell the servant girl." After speaking, he stretched out his hand and gently kneaded Gao Bufan's shoulder.

Ming Cui's little hoof became more and more plump, and Gao Bufan's back could clearly feel it, and he was suddenly a little mad, but Yang Qingruo, this little vinegar jar might still be around, he didn't dare to make a mistake, coughed lightly He said: "Maybe the tea I drank at night was too strong. I will read a book and go to sleep when I am sleepy. Don't worry about me. Go back and rest. It's so cold that I don't even wear a cotton jacket." , Carefully catch a cold."

Ming Cui pouted and complained: "The young master still said that you are a maid, you didn't wear it yourself... Ha Chi!" As a result, he sneezed before he finished speaking.

Gao Bufan smiled and said: "You can compare with me, go back and rest quickly, if you fall ill, you have to turn around and serve you."

Ming Cui rubbed her nose in embarrassment and said: "The maidservant has gone back to sleep first, young master, don't watch it too late." After speaking, she sneezed again.

Gao Bufan took a quilt from the bed and covered Ming Cui with a light push, "Hurry up and go back."

The pretty servant girl who only showed her head smiled sweetly, and left the study happily wrapped in a sheet. It was indeed a kind of happiness to have such a considerate young master.

Gao Bufan sent Ming Cui away, and stayed for a while but did not see Yang Qingruo turning around. He probably really left, and he couldn't help but feel a little disappointed and entangled at the same time.

Yang Qingruo is obviously a staunch royalist, while Xianniang's old man, Dou Jiande, is the main force against the Sui Dynasty, so the conflict between Qingruo and Xianniang is irreconcilable, and Gao Bufan is caught in the middle. I really couldn't fall asleep, so I simply read the "Langa Sutra" given by my grandson Wugou's mother from beginning to end, and my mood gradually calmed down. Finally, I closed the book and silently recited "Amituofo" twice. " Then go to bed.

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In winter, the days are long and the nights are short, and the days seem to pass very quickly. It will be the 24th of the twelfth lunar month in a blink of an eye, but people in the Sui Dynasty don’t seem to have the custom of celebrating the Spring Festival. At least the city of Ji County is very deserted. Cat winter at home.

In the early morning of that day, Gao Bufan led Gao Shou and Gao Ren out of the city on horseback. The three of them galloped on the official road at full speed. After leaving Juyongguan, they continued northward towards Yuyi Town.

When I went to Yuyi Town for the first time, there was no road, and there were thorns everywhere. Now the construction of the racecourse needs to transport some materials, so it is much more convenient to simply clear a dirt road than the first time. On the third morning, Gao Bufan's master and servant arrived at Yuyi Town.

It has to be said that the master craftsman Lu Sanlang sent to build the racecourse is indeed skilled, and the construction team under him is also extremely efficient, and with the help of a large number of people from the Harry Department, so within two months, the racecourse The main structure has come out.

Wei Zheng was born ugly, but after nearly two months of weather outside the Great Wall, his old face became even uglier, like an eggplant beaten by frost, red and purple, with cracks on his lips. However, he seemed to be in good spirits, and he took Gao Bufan to visit the construction site all the way, while making introductions eloquently, this enthusiasm moved Gao Bufan quite a bit.

It's no wonder that Lao Wei sat on the bench in Lu Taishou's mansion for many years, tasted the feeling of being neglected and excluded, and finally even his wife dumped him and remarried. When he was at the bottom of his life, he was desperate to prepare himself When it was over, Gao Bufan stretched out his hand to give him a hand, not only offered him a high salary, but also respectfully called him Mr. Wei, which gave him enough face. How can Old Wei not have the urge to die for his confidant?

The construction of the racecourse was the first task Gao Bufan entrusted to him, and Wei Zheng naturally went all out to do his best, firstly to repay Boss Gao's kindness, and secondly to prove his ability.

At this time, Wei Zheng pointed excitedly: "Look, Mr. Gao, our racecourse is built against the ancient Great Wall, and is built on the sides of the Heishi Mountains. Hey, have you seen the half-dug deep ditch?" , At that time, a wall will be built inside the deep ditch, and then the stream will be led into the deep ditch, which will greatly enhance the defense of the racecourse. In addition, there is a stream in the valley for drinking. As long as there is enough food, it doesn’t matter how long you stay. At that time, several enemy towers will be dug out on the Heishi Mountains on both sides, and the arrows will be fired condescendingly.

Gao Bufan nodded in surprise. He originally only wanted a horse farm, but he didn't expect Lao Wei to build a castle for himself. It's just a project of this scale. I'm afraid the budget is far from enough, right?
Wei Zheng obviously saw Gao Bufan's worry, and explained: "There are black stone mountains all around, so the stone materials for building the wall can be obtained locally. It doesn't cost much, but it's just time-consuming and labor-intensive. It is expected to take two or three years to complete."

Gao Bufan heard the words and said: "Then don't rush to build the fence, first fix the house and the stables, and start herding horses anyway in the spring of the bright moon. Yu Wenhua and this guy will come to test it at that time. The court handed over the first batch of war horses."

"Don't worry, my lord, I have already got to know Master Jiao, and I will never delay raising horses in spring tomorrow." Wei Zheng said confidently.

Gao Bufan was relieved when he heard the words, nodded and said: "That's good, yes, the moat can be dug, but the fence wall and the enemy's tower on the mountain should not be built yet, and we will talk about it after the Yuhua culture and inspection are completed."

Yang Guang is suspicious by nature, if he builds the racecourse like a city, and then Yu Wenhua and this guy go back to report with embellishment, it will inevitably make Yang Guang suspicious.

Wei Zheng's eyes flashed, he nodded and said, "I understand."

Gao Bufan and Wei Zheng walked and chatted, and they came to the valley without knowing it. The main building of the racecourse was built here, which was divided into two parts. The wooden bridges across the valley are connected to separate people and horses, and the left side is upwind, with a slightly higher terrain. The layout of the buildings on both sides is extremely ingenious, which is not only beautiful, but also avoids the pollution of livestock's filth.

Seeing this, Gao Bufan couldn't help secretly praising that the master craftsman recommended by Lu Sanlang is indeed very good.

(End of this chapter)