After talking about business, Wang Jian started to ask about the paper transportation.
"Tian Er, how much paper was shipped this time?"
"Master, a total of 5.7 million pieces of paper were shipped, and they have all been stored in the warehouse and two stores."
"To pull so much paper at one time, a lot of carriages were used, right?"
"Sir, nearly 400 carriages were used."
Wang Scissor frowned and asked curiously.
"There are so many carriages in Majiazhuang now? Where can we buy so many horses?"
"Back to the master, in addition to the original more than 250 horses, there are also more horses from the imperial court. I bought more than 100 horses."
"That's it."
Wang Jian nodded, knowing what was going on.
The imperial court seized 180,000 war horses from the Northern Turks. Some horses that were old or had badly worn legs and feet were naturally eliminated.
Moreover, Wang Jian is now at the peak of his power, and his brothers are rising stars in the imperial military.
Therefore, the person in charge of replacing horses in the Ministry of War will more or less sell face to Wang Jian and sell the eliminated horses to Majiazhuang.
The two chatted for a while, and then Wang Jian asked Wang Tianer to go back and rest.
He has just arrived in Chang'an and will rush back to Majiazhuang early tomorrow morning.
Traveling long distances back and forth is very tiring.
Dusk.
The official residence of Longmen County.
Wang Jian held a piece of mutton and said curiously: "Sister Hua, have your cooking skills improved? Why are the dishes cooked today so fragrant?"
" Even if I try my best, I can’t guarantee that the food will taste better than what it is now!”
Sister Hua is the chef of the county official’s residence and Wang Tianer’s wife.
She grinned and said: "Master, today the head of the family told me that you promoted him to be the steward of the printing workshop, and he is still a seventh-grade official."
"I cook. I was in a good mood when I was there. Maybe because of this, the food I cooked tastes better than before."
The husbands of the other sisters are serving in the court or in the workshop under the arrangement of the master. Her husband runs errands every day and does some hard work.
She also knew that the Marquis would leave these things to him because he valued his husband.
So I have no complaints about Wang Jian.
Today, her husband suddenly found her and told her the good news.
Sister Hua was indescribably happy.
Because the husband has also begun to be arranged by the Marquis to work in the court, he no longer has to go back and forth to Majiazhuang to run errands, and the couple can see each other more often.
Du He joked: "Sister Hua, you have to keep your mood cheerful every day from now on. WeYou can eat delicious food like this every day. ”
“Okay sir. "
Sister Hua answered with a smile.
...
The next day, there will be a court meeting.
After discussing all the big and small matters, Shangshu asked Servant Li Jing announced good news to everyone.
"Your Majesty, 3 million pieces of rice paper were shipped from Majiazhuang yesterday and have been stored in the temporary warehouse of Shangshu Province. ”
“Great! "
All the ministers looked happy.
They have been waiting for this batch of rice paper for a long time.
Li Shimin nodded slightly: "I will send people from each ministry later. Go to the Shangshu Province and collect the paper for each department's share. ”
“Your order. "
All the officials responded in unison.
After retreating from the court, Wang De came to Wang Jian and said respectfully.
"Master Yushi, Your Majesty summons you to the Manna Palace. ”
“Please, prince, please lead the way.” "
Wang Jian had a more respectful attitude towards Li Shimin's personal father-in-law.
After arriving at Ganlu Hall, Li Shimin pointed to the stool beside him and said.
"Wang Aiqing, you can find a place to sit by yourself. ”
“Thank you, Your Majesty. "
After Wang Jian saluted, he found a place to sit down.
Li Shimin then asked: "Wang Aiqing, how is the progress of the printing workshop? Did you encounter any difficulties? "
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"Your Majesty, the progress is very smooth. There are still some small problems that have not been solved, but they will be solved in the next few days. "
Wang Jian is waiting for Wang Tianer to come back from Majiazhuang.
Now he is asked to present the red brick firing method and estimate the cost of the printing workshop.
Li Shimin nodded: "It's no problem. "
He glanced at Wang Jian with his deep eyes and said with a smile.
"That girl Li Zhi complains to me every day, saying that you are too busy every day and have no time to see you. Ask for poetry. "
"Wang Aiqing, if you can spare some time, teach Li Zhi more. "
Li Shimin also has a headache. His baby daughter is so crazy for some reason that she has become crazy about poetry recently.
Moreover, Wang Aiqing must be taught by Chu Suiliang and others. Not yet.
Wang Jian also thought that he had been very busy recently and had not met with Li Lizhi much.
So he handed over his hand and said: "Your Majesty, I must make time to meet with the princess. Learn poetry together.
Li Shimin nodded, then waved his hand and said, "It's okay. You, a busy man, go and do your work first. Otherwise, I will take up too much of your time, and that girl Li Zhi will blame me again." ”
"Your Majesty, I have to leave."
Wang Jian also bowed directly and left.
Three days later.
Wang Tianer and a brick-burning master finally rushed back to the county government before dusk fell.
"Master, I have brought you the red brick firing method and a skilled brick-burning master."
"Thank you for your hard work. Let's eat first and we'll talk later. "
After less than a cup of tea, Wang Tianer, who was impatient, was full.
Under the pavilion in the front yard.
Wang Tianer handed the red brick firing method to Wang Jian, with a hint of expectation on his tired face.
In order to rush back to Chang'an as soon as possible, he almost exhausted his horse.
His inner crotch has been scratched and is now in burning pain.
But when he thought about being an official soon, he felt that everything was worth it.
"Tianer, I will present the red brick firing method in your name at the meeting tomorrow."
"Okay, sir."
.. .
The next day, the court meeting.
While the officials were speaking freely, Wang Jian came out to play.
"Your Majesty, yesterday Donggong Qianniu led the guard Wang Tianer to present the red brick firing method."
"The red bricks produced by this method are cheap, solid and durable , is the best choice for building houses and workshops."
After Wang Jian presented the paper recording the red brick firing method to Li Shimin, he continued.
"Your Majesty, I have brought some red bricks fired using this method and placed them outside the gate of Tai Chi Hall."
"Bring them up quickly."
p>"Yes!"
After Wang Jian saluted, he quickly walked out of the Tai Chi Hall and took out four hard bricks from a linen bag.
After entering the Tai Chi Hall, Wang Jian passed two of the bricks through Wang De's hands and presented them to Li Shimin.
Li Shimin put the paper on the table and knocked two red bricks against each other with interest.
Wang Jian saw his careful movements, so he said loudly: "Your Majesty, let me test it for you."
So Wang Jian took two bricks and knocked them again. , stepped on it and jumped again.
After some testing, Li Shimin and the court officials instantly became interested.
Hou Junji, the Minister of War, said doubtfully: "Doctor Wang Yushi, are you not using enough force? The mud bricks should have been broken by so much force!"
In his eyes , Wang Jian's movements were too exaggerated, as if he were acting.
Wang Jian handed the brick to him and said with a smile: "Hou Shangshu can take it personally."
Hou Junji took the brick and put it on the ground, and then He raised his big fist and hit it hard.
“Hiss~”
Hou Junji gasped in pain.
But the bricks on the ground were still intact.
"This red brick is so hard!"