Tang Dynasty: The seventh rank of official residence, and you will be given the Ten Thousand People

Chapter 167 I cannot accept this imperial edict!

But if he learns that the Queen Mother is in danger, with this guy's character, even if Luoyang is a sea of ​​swords and fire, he will rush back at all costs.

Di Renjie believed that he would not misjudge the person. Fan Xin was the only one who could turn the tide at the critical moment.

Seeing Di Renjie's confident look, all the ministers breathed a sigh of relief and bowed in unison.

"The elder Ge is as wise as the sea, and I admire him!"

Di Renjie chuckled and said to everyone: "Everyone, it will take at least a month before Fan Xin comes back."

"During this period, I hope you and others can work together to hold back Zhang Changzong, a traitor who deceives the emperor and ignores his superiors."

"Let's go to the palace to meet the Queen Mother. I want to see how long he can seal the palace!"

"I obey your orders!" All the ministers bowed and followed Di Renjie to the palace.

Just when the ministers were about to kneel down and remonstrate, Xiaolianzi Mountain in Youzhou was a busy scene.

Hundreds of craftsmen were coming in and out of the cave, each carrying some iron tools and flints on their shoulders.

"Old Cao, making flintlock guns and heavy cannons is a big project, and the process will be very difficult. Are you confident?"

Fan Xin walked to the mold and glanced at Cao Baibai behind him.

Hearing this, Cao Baibai put the charcoal pen on his ear and smiled.

"Don't worry, Lord Marquis. We at Youzhou Arsenal are all skilled old craftsmen. As long as there are no problems with the materials and forging costs, we will definitely be able to make it according to the drawings."

Fan Xin is still very relieved about Cao Baibai, a gunpowder genius. Maybe flintlock guns and heavy artillery cannot be made in a short time.

But he believes that one day Youzhou Arsenal will overcome difficulties and create miracles.

After explaining the precautions to Cao Baibai and the craftsmen, Fan Xin came to the archeology room with his hands behind his back.

Seeing him coming, Huba wiped his sweat and said with a smile: "Master Marquis, what kind of wind brings you here."

"It takes a huge amount of money to develop sharp weapons. I'm here to see your results."

Fan Xin walked to the shelf and picked up a bronze sword. It was stained with mud and had obviously been recently excavated.

"These bronzes from the Western Zhou Dynasty were recently excavated. There are [-] pieces in total, as well as [-] pieces from the Eastern Jin Dynasty and the Western Han Dynasty. They are all top-quality treasures and antiques."

"Our archaeological camp has found a dozen buyers in Yangzhou who can exchange them for silver and copper coins as soon as next month."

"Well done. Selling these antiques can keep the arsenal running for three years. I will give you a new marking map afterwards."

"Dele, please watch first and go and unload the latest stolen goods." Huba said hello and walked towards the approaching carriage.

Looking at Captain Mo Jin's busy back, Fan Xin put down his bronze sword and left the archaeological camp to wander along Xiaolianzi Mountain.

During this period, Liuzi said in confusion: "Master, you are now a marquis, so there is no need for such a big battle, right?"

Fan Xin glanced at him and looked at the Xiaolianzi Village Road at the foot of the mountain.

"Everything in the world is unpredictable. No one knows what the future will be like. It's better to keep it in mind."

The idea of ​​forming a new type of army came to him from the moment he established his relationship with Princess Taiping.

If Fan Xin remembers correctly, Princess Taiping will be the first person Li Longji kills when he ascends the throne and becomes emperor in the future.

And as the husband of Princess Taiping, he must have the same fate.

So while the balance is on your side now, cultivate your hard power first.

Liu Zi nodded as if he understood: "It makes sense, but we don't have anyone on hand."

Unexpectedly, as soon as he said these words, a loud laugh came from the distance.

"Who said no? Aren't we here?"

"Lin Tie!"

Liuzi's eyes lit up when he saw that the person coming was the old brother who fought side by side.

"Isn't this guy in Bozhou? Why are you here?"

"Of course I received the call from the Marquis." At this point, Lin Tie knelt down on one knee and gave Fan Xin a fist.

"I'll bid Lin Tie to meet the Marquis."

"Brothers, get up!" After helping Lin Tie up, Fan Xin looked up and down and said with a smile: Yes, he is a lot fatter than last year. "Thanks to the Marquis, my brothers now have enough food every year to eat three meals a month." "

"I heard that you are going to form a Shenji battalion and come to Youzhou to report."

"Okay, as expected of brothers, I will remember this!"

Fan Xin patted Lin Tie on the shoulder with emotion, and finally waved his hand.

"Come on, let's go down the mountain to drink and eat meat, and then we can act as princes and take care of our brothers."

This time, in order to entertain the eight hundred brothers who came to seek refuge, Fan Xin specially asked people to go to Youzhou City to buy ten fat pigs and kill them on the spot for meat.

In the heat of the day, two uninvited guests walked into the courtyard, surrounded by guards.

"Lai thought that Brother Fan would be depressed for a while after resigning and going into seclusion. I didn't expect him to be so carefree. It seems that I was overly worried."

"Yeah, it's useless for us to worry that you won't be able to think about it."

"Brother, Miss Shangguan, why are you here?" Fan Xin said in surprise as he looked at the two of them.

"Of course we are here to tell you the good news."

Lai Junchen smiled slightly, unfolded the golden edict in front of everyone, and said loudly.

"Haotian has a destiny, and the emperor accepts it. I know that you are very aggrieved, so I hang up my crown and leave at a young age."

"However, the affairs of the country are complicated, and when the court is employing people, how can we let you be so arbitrary and capricious?"

"You are hereby promoted to the title of Governor of Youzhou and Minister of the Ministry of War, with full authority over all prefectures and counties in Hebei Province. I appreciate this!"

After reading the imperial edict, Lai Junchen said with a smile: "Brother Fan, will you accept the edict?"

"Yes, Xin'er, the imperial court came all the way to announce the decree, please hurry up and pick it up!" Fan Zhonghua and his wife said happily.

"Take it, this is the queen mother's compensation for you." Princess Taiping said with a look of relief.

"Congratulations, young master, you can return to the court again." Liuzi said with a cheerful smile.

"Hurry up and take the order, Lord Marquis..."

Fan Xin slowly raised his head and looked at Lai Junchen amid the urging of everyone.

"Lao Lai, I can't accept this imperial edict!"

As soon as these words came out, the laughter at the scene suddenly stopped, and everyone looked at Fan Xin in shock, with incredible looks in their eyes.

Lai Junchen was also stunned for a moment and couldn't believe it.

"What did you say?"

"Go back and tell the Queen Mother that her kindness will be appreciated."

"But I really don't want to be this official anymore!"

"Can you just let me stay in Youzhou and live a quiet life for two years?"

Looking at Fan Xin who had made up his mind, Lai Junchen sighed.

"Brother Fan, I know you are having a hard time in the officialdom, but the imperial edict has been issued and there is no reason to take it back."

"You'd better come back with me, otherwise my brother will have to ask someone to invite you back."

Then he waved to the two guards: "You two invite Governor Fan to the carriage."

"Yes!"

The two guards walked toward Fan Xin with fists in hand.

Just when everyone thought that Fan Xin would surrender and be captured, they didn't expect him to pull out the golden dragon sword and put it on his neck.

His eyes were slightly red.

"Come on, if you're a brother, don't force me!"

"When I wanted to be an official before, you could stop me. Now that I'm not an official, no one can force me!"

(End of this chapter)