big song poppi

Chapter 185 0182 [Arrange errands]

Leading the tiger back to the second courtyard, the servants and maids screamed in surprise along the way.

Seeing that this big insect didn't hurt anyone and followed Han Zhen obediently, they couldn't help but gather together to watch, marveling at it.

I have seen the corpse of a big insect once or twice, but this is the first time I have seen a living big bug at such a close distance.

After tying one end of the chain to the big tree in the courtyard and bringing another bowl of water, Han Zhen returned to the hall and had breakfast.

Sure enough, the tiger sniffed first and then started to lick the water in the bowl.

After drinking the water, he lay down on the tree, cleaned his hair, and occasionally glanced at the maids and servants not far away without any fear.

In its perception, there is no difference between humans and wild deer and wild boars in the mountains. They are both food.

Of course, except Han Zhen.

Not long after, Mayanmin and others came to the hall one after another.

After swallowing a steamed bun stuffed with leek and chicken in a few mouthfuls, Han Zhen took a sip of millet porridge, and then took a chopstick of shepherd's purse pickled by Han Zhang himself.

Just two words, comfortable.

After eating, Han Zhen stood up and said, "I'm leaving!"

Ma Shuyao said obediently: "Husband, please go and do your business. I have my sister-in-law with me."

"Si Niang, let's go."

With a greeting, Han Zhen untied the iron chain and led the tiger out of the door.

Before the iron cage was built, he did not dare to leave the tiger at home.

Outside the mansion, the driver had already prepared the bullock cart.

Craftsman Yuan received the order and was already waiting in front of the mansion.

At this moment, he was standing next to the bullock cart with a respectful expression. When he saw Han Zhen, he immediately bowed and said, "I have met the county magistrate!"

Han Zhen nodded and said, "Get in the car."

After Jiang Siniang got on the bullock cart, she saw that Han Zhen was not moving and asked, "Why doesn't Alang come up?"

Han Zhen pointed to the tiger beside him and explained: "It is inconvenient to carry it."

Jiang Siniang said: "Alang doesn't have to worry about me. Since he is Alang's pet, I won't be afraid."

Hearing this, Han Zhen couldn't help but laugh and said: "You are not afraid, but they are!"

The driver was trembling with fear, and the old cow was standing still, as if he wanted to escape as soon as possible.

After that, Han Zhen ordered: "Let's go to the military camp!"

After receiving the order, the driver hurriedly waved his whip and drove the bullock cart towards the outside of the city as if he was fleeing.

He led the tiger and followed slowly behind the bullock cart.

A quarter of an hour later, Han Zhen and others rushed to the military camp.

There was no change in the military camp. There were deafening sounds of golden drums and a series of dense footsteps coming from the school grounds.

As a golden drum for commanding the army, the requirement is that the sound must be loud enough and have strong penetrating power.

You know, the sounds on the battlefield are very chaotic, and when soldiers fight, they are often full of passion. If the sound of the golden drum is not loud enough, the soldiers will not hear it at all.

This has very high requirements on manufacturing technology, and ordinary craftsmen simply cannot make it.

Han Zhen did not disturb Wei Da's training of soldiers. Under the leadership of Craftsman Yuan, he went all the way to the gunpowder workshop built deep in the mountains.

As soon as he entered the forest, the tiger immediately became energetic and roared to the sky.

The roar of the tiger echoed in the forest, causing the animals and birds to flee in all directions.

"be honest!"

Han Zhen slapped it on the forehead.

After receiving a slap, the tiger immediately became honest, shook its big head, and followed Han Zhen silently.

Seeing this, Craftsman Yuan was surprised and said: "The county magistrate is so good at training the ferocious insect here."

Han Zhen smiled slightly and said nothing.

There's nothing that can't be solved with one beating. If so, then two!
Along the opened gravel path, three people and one tiger walked for a stick of incense and arrived halfway up the mountain.

Looking around, I saw three workshops standing in front of me.

Each workshop is surrounded by thick walls three meters high, like three fortresses.

At that time, all it takes is to arrange a few soldiers to guard the exit day and night.

Craftsman Yuan explained: "County Magistrate, according to your instructions, the three workshops were built separately. Each workshop was a hundred meters away from each other, and roads were paved. The outer walls were made of layers of Sanhe soil compacted and then built with marble. , not even a catapult can hit it."

"Not bad!"

Han Zhen patted his shoulder with a satisfied look on his face.

The location of the workshop is very good, ensuring concealment.

They also maintain a safe distance from each other. Even if an accident such as a gunpowder explosion occurs in one workshop, it will not affect the other two workshops, thus preventing a chain reaction.

After observing for a while, Han Zhen asked: "Have the craftsmen moved in?"

Craftsman Yuan replied: "I checked in yesterday."

"Go, go in and have a look."

Han Zhen said hello and took the lead to walk to the nearest workshop to them.

Stepping into the gate, he looked around the courtyard.

The courtyard is large and empty, with few flowers, plants and trees.

This was also specially stated by Han Zhen, so that it would be clear at a glance and prevent anyone from hiding it.

Craftsman Yuan continued to introduce: "County Magistrate, the house in the southeast corner is where the craftsmen live. It has a well, a kitchen, etc."

After inspecting the courtyard, Han Zhen tied the tiger to the well and then walked into the workshop.

This is the blending workshop, where three materials need to be blended in strict proportions. This job is not cumbersome, but it requires rigor.

In the workshop, three craftsmen were boasting out of boredom.

The raw materials haven't been delivered yet, so they naturally have nothing to do.

"Meet the county magistrate!"

Seeing Han Zhen, the three of them immediately stood up to greet him.

Han Zhen asked with a smile: "Are you still getting used to living here?"

After hearing this, a craftsman replied: "It's a better place to live in than our house."

Not only was the house better, the food was even better. Soldiers would bring it to them when the time came without them having to do anything.

There is fish and meat, and even a pot of wine for each person during dinner.

The three of them got together, eating meat, drinking, bragging and spanking, it was so pleasant.

The wine was specially provided by Han Zhen.

After all, they have to live in this deep mountain forever and are never allowed to leave. Apart from the two co-workers, they have no one else to communicate with.After getting off work in the evening, drinking some wine can relieve the depression in your heart.

But Han Zhen also controlled the amount and did not supply wine uncontrollably. Each person only had three taels per day, so he did not have to worry about drinking too much, which would affect his work the next day.

Such generous treatment made the three craftsmen completely forget about the disadvantages of being isolated from the world.

Besides, it’s not really isolated from the world.

The county magistrate has promised them that if they miss their family, they can ask someone to bring them over for a reunion once a month.

"It's good to get used to it."

Han Zhen nodded and warned: "If you have any needs in the future, you can ask the soldiers guarding the gate. As long as they don't violate the rules I set, they will agree!"

"We save it."

The three craftsmen responded in unison.

Han Zhen turned his head and ordered: "You go out first."

Knowing that he had something important to explain, Craftsman Yuan and Jiang Siniang turned around and walked out of the workshop without saying a word, closing the door of the workshop at the same time.

Han Zhen took out a piece of paper from his arms and handed it over, and said at the same time: "This piece of paper is the proportion of the mixture, give you a quarter of an hour to write it down!" After hearing this, the craftsmen immediately took the paper and put it together. Check.

Seeing how solemn Han Zhen was, they did not dare to neglect and carefully wrote down the proportions on the paper.

A quarter of an hour later, a craftsman handed the paper back: "County Magistrate, we have written it down!"

Han Zhen asked: "Are you sure you have written it down?"

"take note of it!"

The three of them nodded seriously.

Han Zhen took off the fire fold hanging from his waist, lit the paper on fire, and then said seriously: "The job you are waiting for in the future is to mix the three materials delivered according to this proportion. Remember, the proportion must not be exceeded. It’s a mistake, do you understand?”

"understand!"

The three of them shouted in unison.

Han Zhen gave them reassurance: "Don't worry, the promise I made will be fulfilled. I will take care of my wife, children, and children at home."

One of the craftsmen hurriedly said: "Of course we believe in the county magistrate."

Since moving in yesterday, everything has been treated exactly as Han Zhen said before, so they now firmly believe in Han Zhen's words.

"If you do your errands carefully, you may not have the chance to go out in the future."

After drawing a pie for them, Han Zhen turned around and opened the door.

Who can say what will happen next?

Then, Han Zhen visited two other workshops and explained the specific errands respectively.

Finally, he told Jiang Siniang: "Siniang, your job is to keep accounts. How many raw materials are delivered every day and the output of the three workshops must be recorded in detail and reconciled."

"For example, if a thousand kilograms of raw materials are delivered to the workshop, the output will also be one thousand kilograms. Do you understand?"

Hearing this, Jiang Siniang frowned slightly and said, "Alang, is there no loss?"

"Even if there is loss, it still needs to be checked and weighed, and it can only be entered into the account after it is confirmed to be correct."

Han Zhen paused slightly and said with a serious expression: "Once one day, you find that the accounts are not correct, immediately ask Wei Da to lead the army to control the entire gunpowder workshop and military camp, and at the same time send people to Yidu to inform me!"

Seeing what he said so solemnly, Jiang Siniang knew that the matter was of great importance, so she nodded vigorously: "I understand!"

Han Zhen warned: "When you get off the mission, the officers and soldiers of the Qingzhou Army will escort you back. Never go back to the county alone."

Jiang Siniang's counting house must be protected.

As for the soldiers responsible for delivering meals to these craftsmen and guarding the workshop gate, Han Zhen would instruct Wei Da to change them every day.

There are still two thousand Qingzhou troops left in the military camp, and they can be replaced every day, which is enough for two or three months of rotation.

After explaining the matter, Han Zhen turned to look at Craftsman Yuan and said in a satisfied tone: "You did a good job on this matter. Come with me to Yidu in a few days!"

"This...thanks to the county magistrate!"

Craftsman Yuan was overjoyed and hurriedly handed over his hands to express his thanks.

Although there is no monetary reward this time, it is self-evident what it means to let yourself go.

In Han Zhen's opinion, Craftsman Yuan was indeed talented, and he performed the errands assigned twice in a row very beautifully.

It is really a waste to continue to stay in Linzi County.

When they returned to the blending workshop, three craftsmen were watching the tiger in surprise.

The tiger ignored them at all and just lay on the ground in a comfortable position, licking its fur.

Cats love to be clean and will clean themselves whenever they have free time.

However, animals like tigers will always have a fishy smell no matter how they are cleaned.

When ancient books describe tigers, they often use one word: fishy wind!
Especially with his bloody mouth open, it can be said that the stench is overwhelming.

As Han Zhen untied the iron chain, he thought in his mind that he had to find a suitable time to give it a good wash.

Otherwise, if you stay together for a long time, he might be tainted with a strong fishy smell.

Holding the tiger in hand, Han Zhen and Craftsman Yuan went down the mountain.

Returning to the military camp, he ordered: "I still have some things to do. You can go back and clean up. You will go to Yidu with me in a few days."

Craftsman Yuan hesitated for a moment and asked, "County magistrate, can I bring my family with me?"

Han Zhen replied: "Of course you can!"

"Young man, go back and clean up now."

Craftsman Yuan went happily.

After sending Craftsman Yuan away, Han Zhen walked into the White Tiger Hall and called for Wei Da.

"Meet the county magistrate!"

Wei Da's face was rosy and his voice was as loud as a bell. It was obvious that his injuries had completely healed.

Now that he has returned to the army and holds the post of deputy capital unified officer, he is very high-spirited.

After a few words of greetings, Han Zhen said seriously: "The gunpowder workshop located in the mountains is our capital for dominating the world in the future. It is the most important. Therefore, you must be especially considerate during my absence. Send it to you. The food and the soldiers guarding it will be changed once a day, and anyone who neglects his duty will be severely punished."

"The last will obey!"

Wei Da looked solemn and answered with cupped fists.

Patting him on the shoulder, Han Zhen said earnestly: "The next focus will be on Yidu, and I will leave it to you in Linzi County. Don't let me down!"

This trust moved Wei Da so much that he choked up his voice and said, "The general will do his best, even to the death!"

He is a person who attaches great importance to morality and friendship, and is even a bit pedantic.

If Nie Dong and other Western troops rebelled against Han Zhen, with Wei Da's character, he would definitely kill Nie Dong and others first, and then commit suicide.

You can call this kind of person pedantic, inflexible, and stubborn.

But it is undeniable that once you get his approval, you can trust him with your back.

So Han Zhen was very relieved to entrust the base camp to him.

After explaining some more matters, Han Zhen ordered: "Arrange three hundred soldiers, and another hundred or so ox carts, I will use them later."

"Order!"

Wei Da turned around and left the White Tiger Hall.

Not long after, the three hundred soldiers and the bullock carts were all ready to go. Without any nonsense, Han Zhen waved his hand and led the tiger out of the camp first.

The soldiers drove the bullock carts and followed closely behind.

All the way to the valley where they were yesterday afternoon, Han Zhen pointed to the back of the tomb and said one word.

"dig!"

Whoa!

Three hundred officers and soldiers of the Qingzhou Army, without saying a word, picked up their hoes and started digging.

The tiger was very excited because he was back home.

I saw it restless, jumping up and down constantly.

It wasn't until he received two slaps from Han Zhen that he became quiet again and lowered his head.

Soon, a shout was heard from the crowd.

"Control, we have dug the sealing stone!"

Hearing this, Han Zhen felt a chill in his heart, tied the chain in his hand to a pine tree, and then walked over quickly.

More than 300 people, in just a few moments, dug a pit nearly two meters deep and dozens of meters wide.

A gray stone was revealed in the pit near the tomb.

There are obvious traces of man-made chiseling on the stone, and the rest is buried under the soil.

Han Zhen ordered: "Clean up the soil!"

As the soil was cleared away, a sealing stone three meters long and two meters wide appeared in view.

This time, Han Zhen did not appoint anyone. He personally held the hammer and hit the sealing stone hard.

(End of this chapter)