Wentang

Chapter 762 Untitled
Accidents always catch people off guard when they least expect it.

Yue Shan had just sorted out the construction plan of the museum, and when he was about to implement it, a sudden news interrupted his plan.

"Your father has gone? When did it happen?" Yue Shan asked in disbelief.

"Woooooo... last night." Tian Xinghe said with a sob.

"How could it be? Wasn't his body always strong?" Yue Shan said.

"The old man ate half a cantaloupe last night, and soon he said that his stomach was aching." Tian Xinghe wiped his red and swollen eyes, and said regretfully:
"We asked the doctor, but he was unwilling, saying that it might be swollen, just drink some hot water. We didn't take it to heart and forgot about it."

"Unexpectedly, he was in unbearable pain in the middle of the night, so I hurried to call for a doctor. Unexpectedly, the old man died before the doctor arrived."

"It's all because I'm not filial and don't care enough for the old man. If I cared more about him and called the doctor over early, this kind of thing wouldn't have happened. Uuuuuuuuuuuuu......"

Yue Shan's eyes were reddened from grief, he held back his tears and said, "Okay, I've already found out about this, so I'm going to see Brother Xuechen for the last time. You...you can go and inform others, no need Watch me."

"Xie Xia Guogong, then I will take my leave first." Tian Xinghe knelt down, kowtowed and got up to leave.

Watching him leave, Yue Shan couldn't control his emotions anymore, tears came out of his eyes.

He really didn't expect Tian Xuechen to leave like this, it was too sudden.

He was used to seeing death since time travel, Li Yuan, Wang Gui, Chen Shuda, Wen Yanbo, Qin Qiong including Wei Zheng who died of illness not long ago.

It's just that his relationship with those people is inseparable, and he doesn't feel much about their death.

Tian Xuechen was different, he was one of the first officials who took refuge in him, and he was also his staunchest ally.Had he not presided over the overall situation in Dizhou back then, someone would have picked the peaches long ago.

Such a person would be gone if he said nothing, and the impact on him was really too great.

After careful calculation, it has been 20 years since he traveled here, and 20 years have passed in the blink of an eye.He has changed from a ten-year-old boy to a middle-aged man in his thirties, and he has two children.

Tian Xuechen was less than 40 years old when we first met, and he is nearly [-] this year.

Speaking carefully, this age was not considered short-lived in ancient times, mainly because it came too suddenly.

It's okay if he's been sick all the time, the point is that he's been in good health, and he's gone if he doesn't, and the impact on people will be even greater.

Moreover, Tian Xuechen was transferred from Dizhou to the capital to take up a idle job, waiting for a fat vacancy in the department hall to fill him up.But because of Yue Shan's involvement, the matter was delayed again and again.

In the past few years, Yue Shan gave in completely, and as compensation, last year he made up for Tian Xuechen's vacancy as a servant of the household department, and he disappeared after less than a year in office.

The two just met each other a few days ago, and his body is very strong, and he even joked that he would live another 20 years to get six books.

Unexpectedly, if you say no, it will be gone.

Yue Shan rushed to Tian Mansion non-stop. At this time, the mansion was in a state of sadness, and filial cloths were hung on the pillars and beams of the gate.

Because he is a close friend and there are not so many taboos, Tian Xuechen's wife, Tian Chenshi, personally came forward to receive him.

After comforting him, he went to the mourning hall and saw Tian Xuechen's body. His face was pale, and there seemed to be a trace of pain between his brows.

Yue Shan was even more distressed, tears streaming down his cheeks.

"Brother Xuechen, I didn't expect that the day before yesterday would be a farewell forever. Why did you leave in such a hurry... woo woo woo woo..."

The descendants of the surrounding kneeling spirits also fell to the ground and cried loudly.

Tian Chenshi held back her grief and persuaded: "Duke Xia, don't cry, Mr. Lang doesn't want to see you like this either. Honger Fenger, hurry up and help Xia Guogong up."

Two young men aged seventeen or eighteen hurriedly got up from the ground, grabbed Yue Shan's arm from left to right, and pulled him up.

Tian Chen persuaded again: "Children are not sensible, and you have to worry about his funeral. Don't cry yourself to death."

Yue Shan wiped away his tears, and said: "Madam, don't worry, brother Xuechen's funeral is entrusted to me, and I will definitely let him go in a happy manner."

After the deceased dies, there must be a funeral host. The higher the status of the host, the more face the deceased has.Some important ministers died and the emperor even personally appointed funeral envoys.

In Yue Shan's capacity, it is the most honorable thing for the Tian family that he is willing to preside over the funeral.Although it is a bit inappropriate to say that, it is the truth.

As for whether Yue Shan understands the funeral rules or not, it doesn't matter, he just needs to make a name and show up to receive the guests who come to express their condolences.

The death of a high-ranking official at the level of Minister of the Six Departments must be reported to the imperial court, and someone from the Political Affairs Hall has been sent to express condolences and inquire about the situation.

When he heard that Yue Shan presided over the funeral, the envoy immediately went back and told several prime ministers the news, and soon even Li Shimin got the news.

Then the nine prime ministers of the Zhengshitang sent people to express their condolences, and Ma Zhou and Sun Fujia even came over in person.Even Li Shimin sent Zhao Meng to commend him, and posthumously named him Minister of the Household Department.

As for the other officials, not to mention, everyone came over regardless of whether He Tian Xuechen knew him or not.

The honor that Tian Xuechen did not enjoy while alive was enjoyed after death.

Seven days later, all the funeral procedures were completed, and Tian Xuechen's son, Fu Ling, returned to his hometown for burial. Did Ye Luo return to his roots?

If those who are eligible to be buried with the imperial tomb are directly buried in the imperial tomb, those who are not eligible will have their coffins transported back to the family cemetery.

Of course, Yue Shan doesn't need to participate in the matter of helping the spirit. After the funeral process is over, he has nothing to do.

However, he insisted on escorting Tian Xuechen's coffin and walked for more than ten miles before returning.

After this matter was over, he rested for another two days before he officially started to work. The matter of the museum had been dragged on for too long.

There are also too many science and engineering enthusiasts waiting for the day it will be built.

Yue Shan first went to the Ministry of Households to ask for a thousand guan of funds, but Zhang Hong didn't dare to take his money, so he paid the money without hesitation.

One thousand guan is definitely not enough to build a museum. This is only the first batch of funds, and I will come back to ask for it after it is spent.

After getting the money, he went to the Ministry of Industry to find Li Daliang.

When he saw Li Daliang, he couldn't help showing a surprised expression. The strong man who was originally strong enough to kill a cow became thinner and coughed non-stop after meeting.

Recalling the records of Li Daliang in the previous life, he died almost in the past few years, and my heart sank right now.

He just went through Tian Xuechen's funeral, and he is very sensitive about death.Couldn't help consoling:
"What's wrong with Li Shangshu? Wasn't he still fine a while ago? Why did he lose so much weight after not seeing him for a few days?"

"Ahem." Li Daliang coughed a few times and said with a wry smile, "It's not because of the railway. A few days ago, I didn't feel at ease and went to investigate the route myself. I accidentally got caught in the rain and got seriously ill."

"Hey, I can't do it when I'm old. I think it's okay to eat and sleep in the wind and rain in the wind and rain. My heart almost killed me when I was drenched in the rain."

Yue Shan sighed and said, "Then you should rest for a few more days, work is important, and your body is even more important."

Li Daliang said: "I also want to rest, but I can't worry about the railway. When your museum is completed, you will be doing me a great favor by taking over the railway planning."

Yue Shan hurriedly said: "Don't worry, it won't take too long. I came here this time to ask you to build the necessary materials."

"Oh." Li Daliang was shocked and said, "If you need anything, please tell me."

"This is the list, take a look." Yue Shan handed over a thick booklet.

"There are so many things?" Li Daliang asked in surprise.

"The museum is supposed to recruit talents from all walks of life. There will be a lot of people in the future, so naturally there will be more tools needed." Yue Shan explained.

"Okay, I will get someone to prepare it and deliver it to you as soon as possible." Li Daliang put down the brochure and said.

"Okay, by the way, how about the cement?" Yue Shan asked again.

Li Daliang beamed with joy when he mentioned this matter, and said: "I'm going to tell you if you don't ask, it's so easy to use, it's like a godsend."

"We have used it to build several bridges across the river, all of which are very strong, and dozens of tons of heavy objects can't move on them. I want to thank you very much for helping me solve a big problem."

"As long as it is easy to use, the one I mentioned is just the most basic formula, so that craftsmen can do more research and find better cement formulas." Yue Shan said happily.

"I have asked the people below to study it." Li Daliang said.

The two chatted for a while about work matters, and Yue Shan left.

Everyone is so busy that we don't have time to chat here.

After leaving the Ministry of Industry, Yue Shan went to Six Gates again, and naturally received warm hospitality.

After all, he founded the organization alone. Although there are many unfamiliar faces, most of them are old people who know him.

Lian Qixian, the current supervisor of the six gates, personally greeted him at the gate: "Duke Xia's visit really makes the six gates flourish."

"Commander Lian, you're being polite. I'm here today to ask for something." Yue Shan said straight to the point.

"Duke Xia has been dismissed from office. If you have anything to do, just tell me, as long as I can do it, I will do it for you." Lian Qixian said beautiful words that don't require money.

What can be done must be done well, what can be done and what cannot be done is not up to him. This promise is nothing.

Yue Shan pretended not to hear anything, and said: "It's not a big deal, I just want Six Doors to help me find out what special talents are there in the Tang Dynasty."

"What about building bridges and paving roads, building rivers and bridges, plowing fields... as long as they are talents, just help me pay attention, and record their basic conditions for me."

Lian Qixian heaved a sigh of relief, with a smile on his face, he said: "This is easy, I will order someone to do it right away, I wonder if you are in a hurry?"

"Don't worry, the national screening is not easy. You don't need to check everyone at once, just send me the information every once in a while." Yue Shan said.

"Okay, I'll personally send it to you when the time comes." Lian Qixian said.

Six Doors is a semi-military organization, Li Shimin can't rest assured that he will hand it over to someone he doesn't trust, the commander must be the person he trusts most, and Lian Qixian is Li Shimin's confidant.

Therefore, although the six gates are nominally under the jurisdiction of the Zhengshitang, Li Shimin actually manages them directly, except that the usual government affairs are under the control of the Zhengshitang.

Lian Qixian naturally also hoped to have a good relationship with Yue Shan, after all, they have come to be officials, and they definitely want to climb up.

When Yue Shan was about to get up and leave, he accidentally saw Chen Yu walking in from the door.

"Chen Yu, what are you doing in such a hurry?"

"Ah? Dean, why are you here?" Chen Yu discovered him only now, and said in surprise.

"I came to find Commander Lian to do something, and I was about to leave," Yue Shan said.

"That's it." Chen Yu paused and said, "It's too unfortunate, why don't I give it to you."

"It's fine. I haven't seen you for a long time. Just chat. Lian Dushuai, don't blame me for calling your subordinates away?"

"Where is Xia Guogong, if you want, you can borrow him for as long as you want. Haha... I won't be an eyesore here, Minister Chen, send Xia Guogong for me." Lian Qixian laughed quickly.

After Lian Qixian left, Yue Shan and Chen Yu went out together.

"Why, look at your haggard look, are you unhappy working here?" Yue Shan asked.

"No, Lian Dushuai was directly appointed by the saint, and he knew my relationship with the dean, so he didn't make things difficult for me. The problem lies with me." Chen Yu was afraid that he would misunderstand, so he quickly explained.

Only then did Yue Shan feel relieved, and asked, "What difficulties have you encountered?"

Chen Yu said, "Don't be angry when you say it."

Yue Shan laughed and said: "Don't you understand my temper, just say what you have to say."

Only then did Chen Yu say, "I don't want to work at Six Doors anymore."

Yue Shan frowned and said, "Why?"

Chen Yu replied: "I want to do practical things, and I don't want to bury my head in processing text materials all day long. This kind of feeling is like wasting my life."

Yue Shan nodded to express his understanding. Everyone has different personalities. Some people really don't like dealing with unknown information: "Then where do you want to go? Transfer to another yamen, or become a magistrate?"

Chen Yu said sincerely, "I want to go to the museum with you."

Yue Shan was stunned for a moment, and said: "The museum is at most a fourth-rank yamen. It manages the affairs of hundreds of craftsmen. The power is not as great as that of the six gates. Are you sure you want to come?"

Chen Yudao: "I was originally from the Academy, and I prefer to do all kinds of work than to deal with government affairs."

"Besides, your museum is definitely not an ordinary Baigong, but a deeper level of science and engineering. I think going here can give full play to my abilities than at Six Doors."

Yue Shan thought for a while and said, "That's okay, I just happen to be short of an assistant, and you're here to help me with a lot of things."

Chen Yu said in surprise: "You agreed? Thank you, Dean."

Yue Shan smiled and said, "You don't need to thank me, just don't blame me in the future."

Chen Yu hurriedly said: "How could it be? Without you, I don't know where I would be struggling to survive. How could I be where I am today?"

Yue Shan shook his head and said: "Okay, keep these kind words in your heart. You go back and hand over the work in hand, and I will go to the saint and ask you to come here."

(End of this chapter)