Dao fruit.

"When you got this kit, did you meet anyone?"

In the political affairs hall, Qiu Yan looked at the kit in his hand and asked.

On the opposite side, Meng Sanyi said respectfully: "I didn't see anyone, only a mouse running around. It seems quite mysterious, and there is an old voice. It is said that it is destined to be with the teacher. Please entrust me to bring it."

"So that's the case." Qiu Yan nodded, "I know these things in my mind. You must be exhausted after you have been in Shilin for a few years, so you can rest and recuperate. have a rest."

"Yes, disciple understands." Meng Sanyi didn't ask much, saluted respectfully, and left under the guidance of the servants.

Ordinary people can't easily set foot in the Zhengshitang, even Qiu Yan's disciples, but they don't have corresponding official positions, and they don't have suitable things to do, so this meeting, Qiu Yan came to the side courtyard from the Zhengshitang to receive Where there are many servants.

Unlike the people in Zhixing Academy who were quite jealous of Meng Sanyi, among the handymen in the capital, Meng Sanyi's reputation was very good, and he even had a taste of being yearned for by many people.

The main reason is that he is a handyman, but he is diligent in studying, so he can be appreciated by Qiu Yan, and he has the courage to take the initiative to ask for a teacher, which makes many people admire his courage.

In addition, Meng Sanyi was supervised by his mother after he successfully apprenticed as a teacher, and he did not forget his background because of this. After his successful apprenticeship, Meng Sanyi often came to the academy to help, and he had an income. He used it to support some families who had a bad life and were familiar with him. Many of these families had people working as handymen in various parts of Beijing, which also accumulated a lot of prestige for Meng Sanyi.

Therefore, at this time, leading Meng Sanyi away, the handyman was respectful.

On the other side, after Meng Sanyi was sent away, Qiu Yan held the kit with his fingers beating.Open the mouth of the kit, and immediately a faint light emanates from it, like smoke.

Afterwards, Qiu Yan glanced inside, his pupils dilated, then shook his head, moved his fingers again, and closed the bag again.

"It happens to be going to Dongdu in a few days, let's solve it together at that time."

Thinking of this, Qiu Yan took a step forward.Back in the political affairs hall again, Meng Qingbin was sitting in the hall with a serious face, and when he saw Qiu Yan coming in, he got up.

"What? Could it be that there is news from the Tianzhi Army?" Qiu Yan saw the other party's appearance, and he knew it.

"That's right," Meng Qingbin nodded. He was on duty today. "When you went out, the news had already been sent back. The Zhijun also got a reply that day, and they were willing to use mechanism skills in exchange for us to send troops to help They rescued some of the warlocks who fell in Zhutuolan. It's just the previous condition, and they still don't want to give in."

Qiu Yan was not surprised, but said: "So, I still have to go. If that's the case, let's follow their advice and set the meeting place in Dongdu."

Meng Qingbin's expression changed slightly, and he said in a deep voice: "Dongdu? Is there any hidden danger here? After all, it is where the accompanying capital is located. There are many princes and nobles. If one of them can't control it and cause chaos in Dongdu, the crime will be settled after all. If someone wants to make trouble in the court, it will have an impact on your next plan."

But Qiu Yan waved his hand and said, "It's okay, if I'm here, there won't be any chaos."

Meng Qingbin said again: "In addition, leading the troops to Zhutuolan, where the mountains are high and the water is far away, there is no guarantee that there will be no problems."

"Just don't worry about it," Qiu Yan shook his head and said, "You know, although Tian Zhizhou was not willing to cooperate before, many Mohist prisoners of war who fell into our hands, together with some of their mechanism creations, were dismantled. Come on, the Ministry of Industry led the Donghua Mohists to investigate repeatedly, and with the help of Taoist warlocks, a set of mechanism creations have been imitated in the magical workshop outside the capital, and if you go to Zhutuolan, there will be no problem at all."

"What I am worried about is not just the road," Meng Qingbin said, lowering his voice, "There are still some voices in the court, and it is very difficult for you to transfer our soldiers from our country to Zhutuolan to fight for other countries. It's dissatisfaction, and there are already officials who are preparing to impeach him."

Today's court affairs can be said to be all about Qiu Yan. Among the many ministers in the political affairs hall, he is the only permanent resident, and the others are at most only on duty. Among them, Meng Qingbin is the closest to him. It is regarded as a party by many people in the court.

However, although Qiu Yan held the power and said one thing, he did not really use high pressure to cover the court and did not give other people a chance to speak. Those officials and ministers can also ask questions. If it is really useful, Qiu Yan will adopt it. , and those who disturb the plan will be ignored.

"These are short-sighted statements." Hearing Meng Qingbin's worries, Qiu Yan still shook his head, "Now there is no need for the past. If in the past, the country was prosperous and the people were safe, the four barbarians were peaceful, and Darui's national power was flourishing, and it was proud of the crowd. It is impossible to justify the loss of soldiers and generals in other countries thousands of miles away, but the current situation is just the opposite. Zhutuolan's national strength is no worse than that of Darui. In the past, the ministers of the court may not have understood, but now there are so many things, There is also the method of earth veins, and the hypothetical node in Zhutuolan, the news exchange is fast, and they are also clear about Zhutuolan, so they should know it very well."

Meng Qingbin nodded slightly, agreeing with what Qiu Yan said.

"Let's not talk about the threat of the Scaled Armor Clan. The threat from Tianzhizhou hasn't really subsided yet, and the surrounding tide is surging. I don't know when it will threaten me, Darui," Qiu Yan said with a look on his face. More solemnly, "I have mentioned these things with the emperor, and he also knows that there is a voice now, saying that I feel that Darui has entered the prosperous age, and the martial arts and martial arts have gone far. It is time to store swords and horses in Nanshan. It's a wrong idea."

"I also know this." Meng Qingbin kept nodding, and at this time he was also worried. In the past two years, his face has aged a lot. "Now is far from the time to change the army, so while you are implementing the New Deal, you have not forgotten the reform of the military system." , To increase combat power, send troops to Zhutuolan now, and experience the methods of the Scaled Armor Clan in advance, it will be better than being in a hurry when the time comes."

"That's the reason," Qiu Yan also nodded, "Actually, except for some people in the court who are really stubborn and don't know much about it, most of them are aware of the danger, but they see it as an opportunity and want to take advantage of it." They don’t need to worry too much about making trouble, they always think that things are chaotic, and I’m waiting in front, but in order not to be defeated in the end, we can’t let them do what they want this time.”

At this point, it has been explained clearly enough, and Meng Qingbin also understands Qiu Yan's determination, so he won't say more.

"Three days later, we will leave for Dongdu, but before that, there are still some things to explain." Qiu Yan glanced at the memorial on the table in front of him, "The main thing is about those workshops. Since the Chen family is willing to give their own If the workshop is taken out, then other families can’t hold on to it. In extraordinary times, when doing extraordinary things, half of the workshop’s profit harvest will be handed over to them. The specific management will be in charge of the Ministry of Industry. The next step It’s just adding some mechanism creations in it.”

After saying this, Qiu Yan dealt with the business at hand, and then entered the palace to negotiate with the young emperor.

After two years in office, the Son of Heaven has become quite majestic and his demeanor has changed a lot, but he is still respectful and reasonable to Qiu Yan. But he has always trusted Qiu Yan more, and even more often, he has exceeded the personality that a monarch and his ministers should have.

"Master Qiu came here this time because of the cooperation with Tianzhizhou." This time, after Qiu Yan said, Li Yan recruited him into the imperial study.

Qiu Yan nodded in response: "Exactly, but on the other hand, we have to make a promise about sending troops."

"Isn't this the best?" Li Yan showed an excited expression, "It just so happens that I, the general of Darui, can accumulate combat experience with the Scaled Armor Clan, and the gap in Jiannan Road will not be able to be closed at the moment. There is a battlefield, and news from the Western Regions is also constantly coming in, it is really demons raging."

"Your Majesty, you don't have to worry about the direction of the Western Regions," Qiu Yan said with confidence, "Your Majesty has made arrangements a few years ago. Some of the demons that I have captured, together with many strange creations, are arranged in the Western Regions." Along the way, I had my duties, and now I just took advantage of the situation to resist the Scaled Armor Clan. In addition, the Taoist reinforcements have already set off to open up a battlefield in the Western Regions. At the same time, my family of Daruibai also has input. The court only needs to send envoys to contact Countries in the Western Regions, it is best to form a coalition army."

"Okay, I will arrange these things." Li Yan nodded, and then turned to look at the map of thousands of miles of rivers and mountains in the depths of the study. Even more cloudy.

"Now that the four sides are surrendering, many tribes respect me as the suzerain, which makes my majesty spread far and wide, but also connects the interests of both parties. They are on the periphery. If they are attacked by the scaled armor clan, I will not send troops. , it will damage the majesty."

"This is not just a matter of majesty," Qiu Yan said, "This is to expand the power out of the country, in order to keep the enemy out of the country, and at the same time use the local force, so now take the opportunity to train troops, and then organize the local Soldiers are brave, keeping the Scaled Armored Clan on all four sides will allow me to stabilize the middle land of Darui, stabilize my luck, and reduce the number of variables when Buzhou is upgraded in the future."

Li Yan breathed a sigh of relief, and then said: "That's good, all these things are left to Master Qiu. If someone else is at the helm, I really can't rest assured. As for the connection with Tiantian Jun, I can't let it go."

"That's right." Qiu Yan nodded and then left.

After leaving the palace, Qiu Yan did not return to the Zhengshitang, but went straight to the outskirts of the capital, not to the Zhixing Academy, but to a dense workshop area.

In that workshop, people come and go, and it is in full swing! (to be continued..)

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