Exquisite ingenuity

Chapter 41 Reconstruction of the Fangmen
Song Jingxing also smiled slightly, and said frankly: "It eats well, sleeps in a spacious place, and has no worries, so it will naturally grow well."

Ma Shilang seemed to be used to Song Jingxing's answer like this.He smiled and said meaningfully: "Mr. Song's experience in raising donkeys is worth learning from."

Song Jingxing still looked at him frankly, and suddenly asked: "Are there leeks in the court food that Ma Shilang eats today?"

Alas?Ma Shilang's smile froze a bit.The morning food he ate today was indeed chive dumplings.Could it be that he had leeks on his teeth?

Before he could use his tongue to get rid of the leeks stuck to his teeth, the smile on Song Jingxing's lips suddenly turned into solemnity: "I don't care if Ma Shilang is waiting for his dismissal. Why? If it was because of the collapse of the door of Kanglefang , then the official has not made a conclusion at this time; if it is about the collapse of the granary in the east of the city, the official has some suggestions."

Ma Shilang's expression was a little strange: "You just say it's okay."

Song Jingxing said: "A few years ago, I heard that the Liao Kingdom wanted to mobilize troops to invade the border of our Lu Kingdom. The Holy Majesty was very angry with the move of the Liao Kingdom. We, the State of Lu, will definitely attack the Liao State at all costs."

There is indeed such a thing.But so what, fighting or something is a matter of the Ministry of War, and has nothing to do with their Ministry of Industry.

Ma Shilang smiled slightly, moving his tongue back and forth in his mouth, trying to pull out the leek that made him look so embarrassing.There has always been a coat mirror in the government office, and he used to look at himself carefully in front of the mirror before going on duty.But today, in order to wait for Song Jingxing, he actually forgot about it.

Song Jingxing looked at Ma Shilang, as if he understood his thoughts: "The granary in the east of the city is the military department's grain storehouse. The granary collapsed, but the Holy One didn't know... Ma Shilang is in a high position, so he must be more aware of the grain and grass than Song. How important it is in wartime."

Ma Shilang's smile stagnated.

He searched for half a day, but he couldn't find that damned leek.He's almost sure he's been played by the bastard.

He smiled slowly: "Doctor Song means that the granary in the east of the city was destroyed by someone ordered by me?"

Song Jingxing showed a look of surprise, "The lower officials don't have such thoughts."

Looking at his appearance, it seems that what he just said confirmed the fact that there is no silver three hundred taels here.Ma Shilang almost jumped up from his chair, mercilessly killing Song Jingxing in front of him.But it's not enough, if Song Jingxing is killed, that old guy Su Bo will be vigilant.

You can't scare the snake.

Ma Shilang suppressed himself: "Song Langzhong once made a guarantee, saying that he would find out the truth about the collapse of the door of Kanglefang within today. But Song Langzhong just said that he has no idea about this matter. This time is running out Ah, that Lin Wei from the household department is not an easy person to get along with."

He was about to laugh, but Song Jingxing showed a look of "Your teeth seem to have leeks stuck to them".Ma Shilang quickly shut his mouth again.This damn Song Jingxing!

The solemnity on Song Jingxing's face remained the same: "Today, I'm here to discuss this matter with Ma Shilang."

"Oh, Mr. Song, but it's okay to say."

Song Jingxing said: "It's very simple to find out the truth about the collapse of Kanglefang's gate, and that is to rebuild the gate within today."

Rebuild Fangmen! ?Ma Shilang looked at Song Jingxing like he was looking at a fool.This bastard looks quite bluffing, but what he said is ridiculous.

Ma Shilang spread his hands: "There is no problem with the reconstruction, but the Ministry of Industry has not yet allocated money for the reconstruction of the square gate. If it is to be reconstructed, Song Langzhong must write a memorial..."

Song Jingxing smiled slightly: "You don't have to worry about the money."

Ma Shilang also smiled: "There is no suitable craftsman in this Ministry of Industry..."

Song Jingxing quickly took over the words: "The craftsmen don't bother Ma Shilang."

That being the case, he would be happy to watch the play from the sidelines.He heard that the people in Kangle Square were dissatisfied with the collapse of the gate, so they spontaneously sent some people to guard the ruined walls.If Song Jingxing wanted to rebuild, he had to convince the people in Kanglefang first.When he is going to convince the people in Leisure Square, they will not realize that the Year of the Monkey will be gone.

Ma Shilang pointed out: "Mr. Song, don't forget that the reconstruction of the granary in the east of the city is also within Mr. Song's responsibility."

Song Jingxing nodded, and was about to turn around and leave, but suddenly turned around: "Ma Shilang, your teeth..."

But he hesitated to speak, and finally smiled at Ma Shilang, and left with the donkey as usual.

Ma Shilang quickly jumped up from his chair and went straight to the coat mirror.

God!Sure enough, an extremely small leek was firmly stuck to his teeth!Probably because the leeks were too small, he just couldn't get them off.

Ma Shilang ruthlessly rolled the leeks off with a handkerchief, while gnashing his teeth: "You son of a bitch, I will definitely make you look good in the future!"

Song Jingxing rode a donkey and did not go to Kanglefang, but went to Kanghuifang first.

Kanghuifang has always been regarded as a place where fish and dragons are mixed in the eyes of people in Kyoto.Generally, people with status will never go to Kanghuifang.

But Kanghuifang is very mysterious and makes people yearn for it.After all, Xiao Li, a corrupt official, came out of Kanghuifang decades ago.When Xiao Li became an official, he did not move away from Kanghuifang. Instead, he bought land in Kanghuifang and built a magnificent mansion.After the Xiao family was confiscated and exiled, it was not surprising that the late emperor was merciful and did not confiscate the Xiao family's house.Ten years ago, it coincided with the Empress Dowager's birthday, and the Holy Majesty pardoned the world, and Xiao Li's descendants were no longer exiled, and were able to return to Beijing.

The former Kanghuifang is also the workshop that everyone yearns for.In fact, people in Kanghuifang today have a thought in their hearts: What if there is smoke from their ancestral graves, will there be a high-ranking official?

It's ridiculous, but the corrupt official Xiao Li is not so disgusting.There were even people who sneakily inserted incense candles and placed offerings in front of the gate of Xiao's house on the first and fifteenth day of the Lunar New Year, praying that the corrupt official Xiao Li would bless his family to prosper.

In this vast world, there are really all kinds of people.

The Xiao family used to be crowded, but now there are only two people living in the huge house.

One is Xiao Li's daughter-in-law Zhong Shi, and the other is Xiao Li's grandson Xiao Yang.

Mrs. Zhong has worked hard for many years in the extremely cold place, and suffered from a whole body of ailments. Now she can only lie on the bed and cannot move.And her son, Xiao Yang, is illiterate and can only make a living by selling his labor.But eight years ago, Song Jingxing immediately saw Xiao Yang's strength and included him in his team of craftsmen.

Eight years ago, Xiao Yang was only fourteen years old, but he could lift up the stone lion in front of Xiao's house without a red face or a beating heart. Song Jingxing would not miss such a talent.

There is a spontaneous market in Kanghuifang.At this time, it was time to eat the morning food, the market was bustling, and the vendors were shouting hard.

However, unlike Kanglefang, Kanglefang mostly sells rough food.

Song Jingxing was wearing half-worn ordinary clothes today. Although he looked handsome, he was not conspicuous as he was riding a donkey.

Naturally, you can't go to Xiao's house empty-handed.Song Jingxing bought a pig bone, two pieces of tofu, a bag of noodles, a pair of pork offal, and two catties of fresh plums, and wandered towards Xiao's house.

It turned out that the granary in the east of the city collapsed, and Song Jingxing originally wanted Xiao Yang to go there.It's just that Mrs. Zhong suddenly became seriously ill. Although the aunt next door was invited to take care of A Niang, Xiao Yang still had to watch her every step of the way.Last night he sent a message to Song's house, saying that Auntie was fine and he could go to work.

Therefore, Xiao Yang must be at home waiting for his news today.

There are poor families, there are sick people, there is no work and no income for a day, so it is natural that they feel uncomfortable all over.Besides, Xiao Yang is totally different from his grandfather, he doesn't like to take advantage of others.Song Jingxing originally wanted to help him with some money, but Xiao Yang refused.

Sure enough, Xiao Yang was at home, and he was very embarrassed to see Song Jingxing holding a hand full of gifts again.

Song Jingxing said, "These are not gifts, but rewards for doing things for me today."

Xiao Yang looked at Song Jingxing without asking.But the eyes are full of trust.

Song Jingxing smiled slightly: "We have to rebuild the gate of Kanglefang before nightfall."

(End of this chapter)