Five years of county magistrate, 100 million catties of grain shocked Li Shimin

Chapter 15 Let Li Shimin's Heart Itch

On the first floor, there is more than saltpeter making ice.

It is very big, as big as two acres of land.

There are all kinds of research, even the research on planting flowers and trees.

There are even many strange researches that Fang Yuan doesn't know about.

After visiting the first floor, Li Shimin and Du Ruhui were already feasting their eyes.

They saw saltpeter making ice, what a spring looks like, the process of frying tea, and so on.

"The first floor has the most people, and there are all kinds of research. Many of them I don't know."

Fang Yuan said.

Go up the stairs to the second floor.

There are many stairs in the nine-story Mohist Research Institute, which are similar to the stairs in later generations of high-rise buildings.

Because it is not an elevator, there is no need for stairs on both sides, and only one side is needed to meet up and down.

Seeing Fang Yuan walking up the stairs, the two quickly followed, their hearts were full of curiosity about what the second floor was researching.

However, just after walking halfway up the stairs, Du Ruhui coughed repeatedly until his chest stuck to his back.

"Is Steward Du feeling unwell?"

Fang Yuan asked with concern.

After pondering for a moment, he retreated to support him.

This is the stairs, if you fall down, there may be a murder here.

"Old Du, are you alright?"

Li Shimin also looked at Du Ruhui with concern.

But he didn't support him like Fang Yuan did, he just looked at Du Ruhui from the upper stairs.

As an emperor, the highest standard for him to care for his courtiers is to be considerate of their difficulties.

"Cough, cough, cough. It's okay, cough, cough."

Du Ruhui waved his hand.

But even though he was fine, he still coughed.

His health has not been good all the time, and he has slept comfortably in the past two days and is in a happy mood, so there is no major problem.

But today I walked for a long time and climbed the stairs. I didn't pay attention all of a sudden, and I felt tired and coughed again and again.

It's an old problem, and it's just a cough that will get better after a while.

"Are you all right?"

"Come on, let me help you sit in the lounge on the second floor."

Fang Yuan shook his head, speechless.

With such a sick body, how can he be the steward of the representative of the royal caravan?
I don't understand, I really don't understand.

Fang Yuan half supported Du Ruhui's body and went up the remaining stairs.

The second floor is different from the first floor. There is a corridor, which is divided into two sides. Both doors are locked, and the situation inside cannot be seen.

Because the center of the nine-story Mohist Research Institute is hollow, it doesn't feel dark and depressing.

There are several rooms on the second floor without doors. Each room is about [-] square meters. The layout looks simple, like a study.

But this place is actually a place to drink tea and rest, usually Fang Yuan or other people on the second floor will rest here for a while when they are tired, sit and drink tea or something.

Du Ruhui was still coughing, but it was much better than before.

It's just that his face is sickly red, and it doesn't look like the situation has improved much.

"This is Pu'er tea. It has the effects of clearing away heat, eliminating phlegm, relieving cough and promoting fluid production. Try drinking a few more cups."

Fang Yuan chose a kind of tea and brewed it for him quickly.

The water was still hot, but Du Ruhui couldn't take care of that much anymore, the cough made him uncomfortable.

Immediately drink it with a gulp.

I don't know if it's the effect of Pu'er tea or the water soup. After drinking a cup, I feel better immediately, and I don't cough anymore.

"It seems to be effective, you can take all of these back later."

"This tea is not sold outside. Before you leave, tell me that I will prepare some for you to take back."

Fang Yuan put the whole pot of tea directly in front of Du Ruhui.

The tea culture in Wuling County has not been fully popularized, and many teas have not yet appeared.

At present, the tea on the market is only produced and sold by Wuling County's own people, so we know the situation before it spreads to the outside world.

"Thank you!"

Du Ruhui said gratefully.

He doesn't know how precious tea is, but Fang Yuan's concern is genuine.

When he didn't know his true identity and thought he was just a housekeeper, he could still treat himself like this, which made Du Ruhui sigh.

At this moment, Du Ruhui was really determined to train Fang Yuan, even if Fang Yuan's life style was flawed.

"Drink a few more glasses."

Fang Yuan smiled lightly and ignored it.

When pouring tea for him, he also poured tea for Li Shimin.

Sitting on the other side, Li Shimin also looked at Du Ruhui with concern.

Seeing that Du Ruhui no longer coughed, he felt relieved.

This loyal courtier is getting worse and worse, I'm afraid time is running out, alas
"okay."

Du Ruhui responded with a smile.

People of his rank don't like to say too much about gratitude.

Five months later, when Fang Yuan is transferred, he will help Fang Yuan as much as possible.

Even if he is not promoted to governor, he will not serve as magistrate in Zhong County, and will definitely be transferred to Da County.

In Du Ruhui's view, although Fang Yuan made a bet with Li Shimin, based on his own understanding of Li Shimin, it may not be successful.

After a short break, Li Shimin proposed to continue the visit.

"The rest will not be visited."

"Most of the buildings above the second floor are under research and have no value for visiting."

"Besides, Butler Du is not in good health, and climbing stairs has a great impact."

Fang Yuan shook his head and refused.

He just wanted to show the two of them around the first floor.

Some things above the second floor are relatively confidential, and have a great influence on the times.

Before he was ready, Fang Yuan didn't want to show his cards in front of anyone.

"Didn't Fang Xianzun say to gamble with me?"

Li Shimin's face darkened immediately.

My heart was completely aroused, but I said I would not visit.

How dare he say such exaggerated words to me?
"Boss Li can't be angry."

"The official said to take you to visit the Mohist Research Institute, but I didn't say to visit all the places."

"If Boss Li is unwilling to keep his promise, even if I show you the ninth floor, you may say that there are other corners that you haven't visited."

Fang Yuan shook his head, said calmly.

A gamble is just a gamble.

Gambling itself is risky, and this bet is completely in the hands of the other party.

Although Li Daye said that he could help himself to be promoted to the governor, but for now, he was just talking. Why didn't he help himself after reading his hole cards?
It would be better to completely arouse the other party's interest as it is now, and then become himself to gain the initiative. If he wants to continue to visit, he will help himself first.

A bet cannot be completely dominated by the other party.

"Fang Xianzun is afraid that I will not keep my promise after the visit?"

Li Shimin was taken aback for a moment, then understood, and couldn't help being laughed angrily.

I am the Son of Heaven, and I promise what I say, so how can it not count?

Fang Yuan shrugged, it goes without saying that he admitted the other party's doubts.

"Can't you let me visit first?"

Li Shimin's heart was itchy, and he felt very uncomfortable when he was up and down.

Seeing Fang Yuan drinking tea indifferently, he really wanted to punch Fang Yuan in the face.

"Boss Li is also doing big business."

"Those who do big business should understand that the bigger the business, the less urgent it is."

"In the future, if my position as governor is implemented, the Mohist Research Institute will always be open to Boss Li."

Fang Yuan said indifferently.

He ignored Li Shimin's persecution.

The more anxious the other party is, the more the initiative will shift to his side.

"You bastard!"

Li Shimin gritted his teeth angrily.

It sounds nice, but Wuling County is so far away from me, so maybe I come here often?

"Hey, master, why don't we leave it like this today."

"Fang Xianzun also took us to visit the Mohist Research Institute."

Du Ruhui coughed dryly and interrupted.

After the words fell, Li Shimin looked at Du Ruhui, greatly surprised.

This is my loyal old minister, how can I speak for others?

Fang Yuan was also surprised, but just glanced at the other party and continued to drink tea.

(End of this chapter)