Xi Rui also brought a lot of rubber from home.
Originally, seeing Xi Rui spending so much money, Grandpa Xi and Xi Xinheng were planning to say something.
However, when they heard Xi Rui say that he wanted to take the rubber belt to Xiao's house to get a bicycle, the two swallowed what they were about to say.
He just let Xi Rui do it, and the craftsman was also found by Xi Xinheng for his son.
Shi Qingluo also had craftsmen, Xiao Mu and his son.
This time when they left Xiaxixi Village, they brought Xiao Mu's family with them.
The craftsmen were gathered together, and materials such as rubber and iron were in place. Shi Qingluo also drew the blueprint of the bicycle.
And explained the principle to these craftsmen.
These craftsmen are all the more skilled ones who are employed by their own families.
After listening to Shi Qingluo's words, everyone's eyes lit up, and they gathered together to discuss and start working.
Xi Rui showed off his rubber-soled leather shoes outside for a while and then went back.
The maid in his yard also made several pairs of leather shoes.
He wrapped himself in a bundle and went to the yard of the old lady and his mother first, making them both very happy.
He then carried the other two pairs to the study.
At this moment, the old man was talking to his sons and grandchildren, who were also present.
It’s not that they didn’t call Xi Rui, but he was not interested in these things and just wanted to be a playboy, so every time there was a meeting in the study, no one called him.
After entering the door, Mr. Xi asked with a smile: "Why are you here?"
Xi Rui immediately opened the bundle and said, "Grandfather, I asked someone to make a pair of rubber-soled leather shoes for you and my father."
"Take a look and see if it fits you."
Old Master Xi was not surprised because he had seen Xi Rui wearing a pair of rubber-soled leather shoes during the day.
He smiled and waved, "Okay, give it to me and let me try."
He had long been curious about rubber-soled leather shoes.
Xi Rui immediately handed over a pair as if he was offering a treasure.
Mr. Xi put it on himself and walked around.
"It's really good. It feels very sturdy. Wearing these shoes during marches and battles will save a lot of trouble."
He had led troops into battle before and knew that many soldiers' cloth shoes were often worn out. When their pay was low, some even wore straw sandals.
He asked, "Have you ever tried to make sure the soles of your shoes don't get wet when you step in water?"
Xi Rui walked over, picked up a cup of tea and poured it on the ground, "Grandfather, you will know if you try it."
Seeing this, Mr. Xi didn't know whether to laugh or cry, "Okay, I'll try."
He walked on the tea and didn't feel his soles getting wet, so he sat down and took off his shoes.
I asked the maid to wipe it with a towel, and then all the water that I stepped on was wiped dry.
He smiled and said, "These shoes are great for rainy and snowy days."
Seeing this, Xi Xinheng immediately took his own pair and tried them on. "They are quite comfortable to wear, and the soles are solid."
It looks better when worn.
Xi Rui smiled proudly and said, "Of course, if it wasn't good, how could I send it to you?"
Master Xi couldn't help but said, "You little bastard, you only know your grandfather and your father, what about us?"
The other members of the Xi family were jealous and they also wanted a pair.
Xi Rui raised his eyebrows and said, "Let the maid do it yourself. It's not like there's no glue at home."
Master Xi San took a deep breath and said, "Okay," and he would let the maid do it himself.
Then he asked: "You shipped a lot of glue out of your house, what are you going to do with it?"
They had received news before that the emperor's men had transported a lot of glue back to Beijing.
The emperor then summoned the Minister and the Vice Minister of Works into the palace, and the two of them took most of the rubber back to the Ministry of Works.
Then the emperor ordered the opening of a workshop specializing in making rubber products.
From this point we can see that this rubber is a good thing.
The person they sent out did a good job and delivered rubber back yesterday.
Who would have thought that before his family could tell him how to use it, Xi Rui had already taken away 30% of it.
This made everyone a little dissatisfied, after all, rubber is now a public property.
However, because it was the prescription that Xi Rui had fought for, and he had been asked to give him 30%, they just put up with it.
Xi Rui chuckled and said, "I won't tell Uncle San about this. You will know it in a few days."
People present: “…” They are itching to do it.
This brat always keeps us in suspense.
The old man waved his hand and said, "Don't ask me any more. I gave my consent to take that rubber Rui'er out."
After hearing what he said, the people present did not dare to ask any more questions.
The old man's heart is becoming more and more deviant.
So we got back to the point.
Xi Rui heard that there were some moves in the Northern Frontier, and Prince Jin was becoming more and more restless.
In addition to Xiao Yuanshi, the emperor might also want to send people to the northern border and so on.
Xi Rui wasn't that interested, so he got up and left.
The old man didn't care, which made Xi Rui's cousins jealous.
If it were them, if they dared to run away so boldly while talking about such an important matter, they would definitely have their legs broken.
This guy is a sycophant.
In the past, she only coaxed her grandmother into treating him as a treasure, but now even the old man has been coaxed into it.
It rained heavily the next day.
When Mr. Xi and Xi Xinheng saw it, they not only didn't think it was a bother, but also happily changed into their leather shoes.
It takes some walking from where the carriages were parked to where courts were held.
Because the shoes we wear are constantly stepping on water, not only the outside is easily wet, but the soles are also easily wet, which makes it uncomfortable to wear.
But he had to endure it until the court session ended, and then return to his own carriage to change into dry shoes.
So the ministers don’t like rainy days that much.
They walked into the hall holding umbrellas and walking in the rain.
Everyone was a little surprised to see Mr. Xi. Why did this old man come on such a rainy day?
This old man now goes to court only for three days and rests for two days. He doesn't come when the weather is too cold or rainy.
Is there something going on today? Mr. Xi went in and greeted his old friends.
He looked at the wet shoes of several people in surprise, "Ah, why are all your shoes wet?"
Several people: "..." Is this old guy sick? Aren't all shoes like this on rainy days? Before they could say anything, Mr. Xi lifted his foot to show off, "Look at mine, it's not wet."
After listening to Shi Qingluo's words, Xi Rui made shoes with top-grain cowhide and rubber soles, and waxed them.
So as long as it is not soaked for a long time, you won’t get wet even if you walk in the rain.
I just stepped on the water yesterday and didn't feel such a big impact.
After walking for a while in the heavy rain today, my shoes are still dry, which makes the old man like them even more.
Several of his old friends were stunned when they saw this, "Is this true? Are the insides of your shoes dry?"
Seeing that they didn't believe him, Mr. Xi immediately took off one of his clothes and said, "Look for yourselves."
A few people actually came over to take a look, and asked a young eunuch to bring a handkerchief and wipe the outside.
Sure enough, after wiping off the water, the leather didn't look as if it was wet.
An old man didn't mind and reached in to touch it out of curiosity.
“It’s really done.”
"Lao Xi, why aren't your shoes wet? How did you do that?"
Others gathered around.
They finally understood why the old man came to court today. He came here to show off...
Mr. Liang had heard what his grandson said, so he asked, "Is this a rubber-soled leather shoe?"
Mr. Xi smiled proudly, "Yes, it's rubber-soled leather shoes."
Then he deliberately asked, "This is what my brat insisted on giving me as a gift. Didn't your grandson give you a pair this time?"
He is absolutely the only one in the court today.
As for the fact that his son was also wearing a pair of rubber-soled leather shoes, he simply ignored it.
Mr. Liang: "..." Why did he say so much just now? It hurts so much.
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