Rong Xi lay in bed for a whole day. After dinner, he felt his strength restored. He lay down and walked around the yard twice.
Qin Ke naturally accompanied him attentively.
"We are going to Cangzhou tomorrow. Can you bear it?"
Qin Ke glanced at Rong Xi's waist, with a hint of worry on his face.
Rong Xi: “…”
Just throw your sleeves and go back to the house.
The next morning, Rong Xi was dressed neatly and in high spirits. He wanted to ride a horse to Cangzhou, but was stopped by Qin Ke.
Rong Xi's protest was futile, so he had no choice but to go with the car.
A few days later, the group arrived at the coast of Cangzhou, where the soldiers were ready for battle.
The ships were moored at the pier, lined up neatly, and the soldiers on the boats were waiting with their spears in hand, saluting Rong Xi and others.
The waves were surging, one after another. Jinjili's hair was blown by the sea breeze, and her blue eyes were like the deep sea, quiet and mysterious.
"Da Lang, I don't know when we will meet again," he said with emotion, "Take care."
Rong Xi smiled and nodded, "This journey is difficult and dangerous, and so are you."
Jin Jili suddenly spread his arms, blinked and smiled: "In Baisha Country, hugs can give strength to relatives and friends. Dalang, are you willing to..."
Before he finished speaking, Rong Xi stepped forward, hugged him, patted him on the back, and said, "Have a safe journey."
Jin Jili raised his lips and said, "I'll borrow your good words."
The two separated, and Wei Zhan said to Qin Ke unhappily: "I'm leaving now. When I come back, I will definitely find you to spar with me again."
Qin Ke raised his eyelids and replied coldly: "I'll tell you when you come back."
Rong Xi called Guo Zigui over and said gently, "You must protect yourself."
"Don't worry, my lord. I will act with caution!" Guo Zigui nodded heavily.
Jin Jili said with a smile: "Da Lang, I will also protect Zigui, don't worry."
"Thank you very much."
It was getting late, Jin Jili, Wei Zhan and Guo Zigui boarded the ship together, and waved goodbye to Rong Xi and Qin Ke.
Rong Xi watched them leave, feeling both worried and expectant.
"Lanzhi, go back."
The fleet was sailing further and further away, and Qin Ke was afraid that Rong Xi would be attacked by the cold wind, so he spoke.
Rong Xi turned her head, her eyes met his, and she suddenly smiled with her eyes curved.
"Since we are here, we might as well pick up some shells to take back."
Qin Ke naturally would not refuse. The two of them picked up some exquisite shells on the beach before returning to Linxi.
After the Battle of Fengda City, the power of firearms not only frightened the northern barbarians, but even the Wei army was shocked.
Before, the Military Equipment Inspectorate was not favored by people, but now, its status has become transcendent.
How can one not be afraid when one possesses such a terrifying weapon?
And the name Rong Xi is even more talked about.
Even those in the palace heard about it.
The Queen Mother looked at Princess Mingyi and couldn't help but sighed, "You said earlier that you wanted to be a matchmaker for Dalang. Do you have a favorite?"
Although she was not involved in court affairs, she was naturally very happy when she heard that the soldiers on the border used firearms to drive the Northern Rong back to their lair.
Rong Dalang is such a talented person, so don't treat him unfairly.
The Queen Mother's kind heart put Princess Mingyi under great pressure.
She pretended to be calm and said with a smile: "To match a good man like Dalang, we have to be very selective. He is only eighteen years old now, so there is no rush for him to get married."
As he was speaking, the emperor came hurriedly, his brows furrowed and his expression extremely complicated.
"Auntie, mother."
Seeing him like this, the Queen Mother couldn't help but ask, "Why is the emperor so anxious?"
The emperor glanced at Princess Mingyi, seeming to be unable to speak.
Princess Mingyi misunderstood and was about to leave when she heard the emperor say, "This matter involves the lifelong affairs of my cousin. Aunt, you might as well stay and listen."
The most important event in life?
Princess Mingyi was extremely confused. Could it be that His Majesty wanted to grant Ake a marriage? This is terrible!
Just as she was worried, she saw the emperor take out a letter with an expression that was hard to describe.
"My cousin said in the letter..." He paused, and handed the letter to Princess Mingyi, "Aunt, please read it."
When Princess Mingyi saw that it was a letter from Qin Ke, she felt relieved. After reading the letter, she couldn't help but laugh.
emperor:"……"
Is my aunt mad?
The Queen Mother was extremely curious and asked hurriedly, "What does the letter say? Could it be that A Ke has taken a fancy to a certain lady and wants to marry her?"
The emperor shook his head and sighed, "Mother, my cousin is not interested in women. He, he wants to stay with men for the rest of his life."
Queen Mother: “…”
She looked at Princess Mingyi, then at the emperor, her eyes filled with surprise.
If that's the case, why is your aunt laughing?
The emperor shrugged inwardly, he didn't know either. How about asking the imperial physician to take a look?
Princess Mingyi was unaware of the eye contact between the two. After reading the letter, she restrained her smile and said calmly, "Da Lang and A Ke are indeed a good match."
Emperor: “…” Really crazy?
The Queen Mother: "...Send the imperial physician."
Princess Mingyi finally noticed that the two looked different, and hurriedly explained: "To be honest with you, Your Majesty and the Queen Mother, I have always known that A Ke likes men. I have always liked Da Lang, and now that he and Da Lang have developed feelings for each other, I am relieved."
The hall was still silent.
After a while, the emperor asked, "Does Marquis Changxin know about this?"
Marquis Changxin is still at the border. If he knew about this, what would happen if he abandoned the border town in anger and came back to teach Qin Ke a lesson?
Princess Mingyi nodded and replied, "He already knew it."
The emperor choked up. If he remembered correctly, his cousin Qin was the only son of Marquis Changxin? Marquis Changxin really doesn’t care about bloodline inheritance?
The Queen Mother had not yet recovered from her shock. She asked in a daze, "Are A Ke and Da Lang really together? You said you wanted to be a matchmaker for Da Lang. Could it be..."
Could it be that he was deliberately trying to bring him and Ake together?
Princess Mingyi firmly denied: "The Queen Mother misunderstood. I thought Dalang and A Ke were close friends. Seeing that Dalang had a miserable life and great talent, I felt pity for him and wanted to find a virtuous wife for him. If it weren't for this letter, I wouldn't have known that A Ke was... This is very good."
She was not just talking about matchmaking, she really went to find a matchmaker, but she rejected all the girls she chose.
The empress dowager believed her, but the emperor was not so easily fooled.
However, this was a matter between Qin Ke and Rong Xi, and he had no right to interfere, nor did he want to.
"Since Auntie A Niang already knows about this, I won't say anything more."
For a moment, the emperor did feel relieved.
The more important the Military Equipment Inspectorate is, the greater the power Qin Ke will hold. Moreover, he and Marquis Changxin are very famous in the army and respected by thousands of soldiers. If he marries a noble lady from a prominent family, his power will surely increase even more.
It’s very good like this now.
Qingzhou is located along the river.
After returning home from Cangzhou, Rong Xi would rest on the couch for a day every time he went to the government office.
That morning, Rong Xi looked at the red and purple marks on his body and felt both ashamed and annoyed.
He really didn't expect that Qin would be so... like a wolf and a tiger.
"Qin Sizhi, from now on, within one month, you and I must not do this again."
Rong Xi sat on the couch, his face serious, and spoke solemnly.
However, his current appearance was completely intimidating.
Qin Ke looked around for a moment, and when Rong Xi was about to scold him, he pretended to be puzzled and replied, "What else do you want to do? Lanzhi, except for the bed, everything else is fine."
One sentence to block it.
Rong Xi felt that he needed to fight back.
"Qin Sizhi, you and I will rest on separate beds for a month," he explained when he saw Qin Ke stop smiling, "Uncle Cheng and I need to discuss the new method of making fire guns, so you and I can't be idle like this anymore."
"Not doing your job?" Qin Ke was stunned for a moment, then smiled helplessly, "Lanzhi, if that's the case, I won't touch you for this month. Why should we sleep on separate beds?"
At that moment just now, he felt as if his heart was being stabbed by needles and was extremely uncomfortable.
Rong Xi glared at him in dissatisfaction, "You said last night that you wouldn't touch me... well..."
Qin Ke suddenly held his chin and kissed him for a long time, then pulled away a little and said softly, "I really won't touch you this time."
He looked too upright, so Rong Xi agreed reluctantly.
However, Rong Xi overestimated someone's integrity, and Qin Ke overestimated his own patience.
In just two days, Rong Xi was thoroughly roasted again.
Afterwards, Rong Xi, who had become so familiar with the matter, was no longer in a position to mention the matter of sharing the bed.
The two of them spent their days shamelessly at home, and spring had quietly arrived.
Rong Xi changed into spring clothes and saw some red marks on his neck in the mirror. He sighed in his heart and wondered how he could go to see Uncle Cheng.
Fortunately, Cheng Hao was completely attracted by the new musket and did not pay attention to the red mark on his neck.
"Da Lang, the workshop tried to make a matchlock pistol yesterday. Do you want to go and take a look?"
Rong Xi nodded, "Yes, I will go."
Previously, when using a musket, a soldier had to hold the handle with one hand and the fuse with the other hand to ignite the powder. Aiming with one arm was extremely difficult, and it was both laborious and time-consuming.
As for the matchlock pistol, one only needs to design a light mechanism inside the barrel and connect it to the match. Before firing each bullet, one only needs to pull the mechanism and the match will bend down and contact the powder, causing it to burn and explode.
In this way, soldiers can hold the musket with both hands, which not only improves efficiency but also avoids numbness and stiffness of one arm in a short time.
It is more practical.
The two of them went to the workshop together and saw a craftsman concentrating on designing a crankshaft mechanism while the machine tool next to him was running non-stop, which made them feel very relieved.
After the machine tool, more and more craftsmen were inspired and applied this principle elsewhere.
There are often waves of crazes among the people, whether it is farm tools, workshop tools, or daily utensils, all are gradually becoming more convenient.
This is a scene of prosperity.
"Da Lang," Cheng Hao suddenly asked after the two of them finished supervising the workshop, "The fire gun has a slender body and can kill people quickly. If the gun body is longer, the barrel is wider, and there is more gunpowder, will the power be doubled?"
Rong Xi was stunned for a moment, then smiled faintly.
That's the artillery.
He never mentioned it, but Cheng Hao had already proposed this method.
"Uncle Cheng's words make sense. Once the new matchlock hand cannon is made, why not give it a try?"
Cheng Hao laughed, already fascinated by it, "OK!"
The two discussed everything from structure to performance until the afternoon.
Rong Xi led Xue Ni out and walked out of the prison, then saw Qin Ke standing outside the prison.
He walked forward in surprise and asked, "Aren't you going to Qingzhou today? Why are you here?"
When Chi Yan saw Xue Ni, he rubbed against him, and Xue Ni rubbed against him in return.
Qin Ke smiled gently and replied, "I came back after I finished my work."
"How long have you been waiting? Why don't you go in?"
"I heard that you and Cheng Hao were discussing a new weapon, and I didn't want to disturb you."
The two men rode side by side, passing through the narrow country roads. They saw the young seedlings in the fields full of vitality, and could foresee the scene of a good harvest in autumn, so they couldn't help but smile at each other.
The afterglow of the setting sun shines on the earth, tired birds flock back to their nests, smoke rises from farmers' homes, and from time to time you can hear the crowing of chickens and barking of dogs. Everything is peaceful and beautiful.
After returning home, the two finished their dinner. Rong Xi took a beautiful bath and waited for Qin Ke on the couch.
He was in a good mood today and wanted to share the joy of love with someone.
Little did they know that Qin Ke was knocking on Chen Chuangu's door and said solemnly, "The medicine is used up. Go and prepare some more."
Chen Chuangu: “…”
"I didn't hear you clearly. Please say it again."
Qin Ke had a blank expression on his face. "The commission will be doubled. You can prepare more secret medicines. The more the better."
"Really doubled?" Chen Chuangu's eyes lit up.
Qin Ke nodded.
Chen Chuangu grinned, immediately returned to the house, took out two wooden boxes, and said, "One hand over the money, the other hand over the goods."
Fortunately, he was prepared!
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