The horseshoe is an artifact that is different from agricultural tools such as the Zhenguan plow. It was supplied to the court as an important strategic item.
In the early stage, it will not be sold to the public, so not too many will be produced.
According to Wang Jian's estimation, it would be enough to prepare 10,000 war horses.
"Horseshoes are of great importance. Everyone must strictly keep the secret and never let it out."
Wang Jian warned them again to prevent them from leaking the secret.
"Don't worry, Lord Marquis."
Everyone stood up and said with serious expressions.
This group of people is extremely loyal to Wang Jian, even as much as the dead men of the famous family.
Don’t talk about leaking secrets, even if you sacrifice your life for Wang Jian, it is your duty.
In the evening, after Erdan and the others came back, Wang Jian said to Erdan and Xu Hu.
"Wang Tianer and the others came back from Majiazhuang today and brought a lot of livestock."
"After dinner, each of you will pull a pig and 10 chickens." , 2 ducks went to their respective masters' mansions."
Although Cheng Yaojin and Yuchi Gong are not in Chang'an, their wives and children are still there, and as disciples they still have to pay respect to their master's family.
What's more, these two idiots are really good to Erdan and Xu Hu, and they are completely responsible for passing on the mantle.
"Okay."
Erdan and Xu Hu nodded.
When they walked to the front yard, Ma Dayong and Ma Chengcai were practicing martial arts separately. Wang Jian stopped Ma Dayong.
"Dayong, go to Ma Zhou's mansion and call them over for dinner. We will have pig-killing rice tonight."
"Okay, I'll go right away." Ma Dayong responded.
Immediately after handing the spear to Ma Chengcai, he went out directly to call Ma Zhou.
"Tianyi, take the people to load the livestock into the cart. Now pull it over to my master."
Wang Jian also sent two carts of livestock to Fang Xuanling.
His place is closer to Fang Xuanling's Wei Guogong Mansion, and it only takes about ten minutes to go back and forth.
A few minutes later, two carriages pulling goods drove out of the county prince's mansion.
Wang Jian did not accompany him. He had just been dismissed from office a few days ago, so it would not be appropriate to bring gifts to the door now.
Night falls.
There were 17 tables set up in the County Marquis Mansion, and it was as lively as the Chinese New Year.
Everyone greeted each other and learned about the recent situation, and the scene was harmonious.
"Brother Wang, this situation reminds me of the time in Majiazhuang."
Ma Zhou looked at the noisy children with a trace of reminiscence in his eyes.
Thousands of people are eating in the canteen of Majiazhuang every time, and a group of noisy little carrot heads are very energetic.
During this period of time when he could serve as the censor, Ma ZhouWalking on thin ice every day, I no longer feel that relaxed mood.
"Yes, Majiazhuang is bustling with people, and the villagers are also simple." Wang Jian nodded.
Looking at the lively scene in front of him, Wang Jian continued to say with regret.
"Unfortunately, they will move out in two days, and this excitement will be short-lived."
This group of people is mainly responsible for business-related matters, and Wang Jian needs to follow If they renounce their relationship, they will no longer be able to live in the county prince's mansion.
Ma Zhou nodded, already guessing Wang Jian's purpose of arranging for them to live out.
After dinner, with the assistance of Wang Tianer and others, Erdan and Xu Hu took their livestock and went straight to their master's mansion.
Wang Jian and Ma Zhou went back to the study to talk.
"Brother Wang, this is a good decision of yours. It is time to sever ties with business."
Ma Zhou learned about Wang Jian's arrangement and appreciated it very much.
When the water is clear, there will be no fish. The other ministers in the court must also be doing business, but their methods are clever and not easy to be discovered by the people at Yushitai.
Wang Jian asked business people to move out, and what they did had nothing to do with Wang Jian.
Although everyone knows that the master behind the wood workshop and shop is still Wang Jian, but with an extra fig leaf, everyone’s face can be saved
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"It's because I didn't think it through properly before. I thought I had the support of noble people, and I got a little carried away." Wang Jian shook his head, and then asked curiously, "Brother Ma, the imperial censor Xiao Yu didn't give you a hard time, right?" "
"He has been scorning me for the past two days and deliberately suppressing me with his words." Ma Zhou shook his head and continued, "But he can't catch me, so he is fine for the time being. "
When the people at the censor's desk were discussing matters among themselves, Xiao Yu seemed to treat him as a transparent person. When the other five censors expressed their opinions, Xiao Yu applauded and applauded loudly.
When it was Ma Zhou's turn to speak, he kept a cold face the whole time and tried every means to find trouble.
However, there were no loopholes in what Ma Zhou said, and Xiao Yu did not find an attack point.
"Brother Ma, just hold on for a while. This Xiao Yu will not be the imperial censor for too long." Wang Jian said with a smile.
Although Xiao Yu was deeply valued by Li Yuan and Li Shimin, the frequency and number of times he was dismissed from office were unique in the entire Tang Dynasty.
Take the fight between Wang Jian and Wang Gui as an example. Xiao Yu completely sided with Wang Gui and unabashedly attacked Wang Jian in the court.
His behavior has offended people from Li Chengqian and Fang Xuanling's faction.
In the future, whenever Xiao Yu makes a mistake, he will be attacked by this powerful force.
"Brother Wang, don't worry, Xiao Yu can't do anything to me except make me sick." Ma Zhou didn't care.
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For several days, Wang Jian did not go to the Tuntian Division. He devoted all his energy to the preparation of the blacksmith shop.
With the free money, a lot of it was spent, and the blacksmith shop was quickly built.
In order to keep the horseshoes secret, the source of the iron material was squeezed directly from the iron material provided by Changsun Wuji to the wood workshop.
In this way, he can remain unnoticed and will not be noticed by Changsun Wuji and others.
In the blacksmith shop, Wang Jian and Wang Tianer walked around in a circle.
"Tian Er, before the fifth day of May, you have to make 20,000 horseshoes. I will use them for great use."
"By the end of May, you have to make 20,000 horseshoes." That’s 80,000 horseshoes.”
It’s the end of April and May is two days away. 20,000 horseshoes are forged in seven days, an average of more than 2,800 horseshoes per day.
Divided equally between 20 blacksmiths, each person needs to forge more than 140 pieces per day. Even with assembly line operations, this task is not simple.
"Don't worry, Mr. Hou, we will definitely complete the task." Wang Tianer assured with a solemn expression.
"Let's go to Chang'anfang and see if everyone has purchased the items." After Wang Jian finished speaking, he took the lead and left the blacksmith shop.
When they walked out of the door, the four guards responsible for protecting the blacksmith shop saluted them.
The blacksmith shop is different from the wood workshop. Everything done here in the future will be confidential, and Wang Jian attaches great importance to its protective power.
While talking, Wang Jian and others quickly arrived at Chang'anfang.
Inside the house, a group of women were cleaning up their rooms, and Little Carrot Head, who had not yet started school, was chasing and quarreling in the yard.
"Master Hou."
When they saw Wang Jian, they all came out to say hello.
"Are you satisfied with this house?" Wang Jian asked with a smile.
"I'm so satisfied. Everyone said that the house purchased by the Marquis is too luxurious and makes you feel like a wealthy family."
The group of women looked at Wang Jian with admiration.
Seeing the joyful expressions on their faces, they were obviously very satisfied with this large and beautifully decorated house.
Under Wang Jian's arrangement, the people in charge of the carpentry workshop, shops and horseshoe forging all moved to the three large houses in Chang'anfang.
They thought it was just an ordinary house, but they didn't expect it to be a mansion that only the rich could afford.
Although there is no rockery garden in the house, there is a spacious yard, and each room is also large.
They also learned from Wang Tianyi that the Marquis spent a total of 100 yuan on the purchase of these three houses. Everyone was moved to tears after hearing this.
But what the Marquis did for them was beyond that.
The Marquis also paid for their children to study in a private school in Chang'an, which was another huge expense.
"As long as you are satisfied, I won't come here often in the future. If you have anything to do, come to the county prince's house and see me or Director Han." Wang Jian nodded.
Before leaving, Wang Jian warned Wang Tianer again.
"Tian'er, the blacksmith shop is very important, you have to keep an eye on it."
"Don't worry, Lord Marquis." Wang Tian'er said, patting his chest.