Chapter 101 'Thousand Machine Doctor' "Your Majesty, it's time for Xiaowu to grow up...
Chapter 101
Xie Junnuo guessed Emperor Longshun's thoughts and drafted an edict first. He chose to let Jun Xing go to Yuzhou, which was farther away from the capital, and let Lin Zhiyi go to Qingzhou, which was relatively closer. There was still no one going to Jizhou, which was the closest to the capital, so it was vacant for the time being.
Emperor Longshun glanced at the first draft of the decree presented to him and raised his eyebrows slightly - were the people separated?
Emperor Longshun originally wanted these two people to accompany him on a tour through Jizhou, Yuzhou, and Qingzhou in that order.
However, the top scholar's consideration also has its reasons.
Disaster relief is like putting out a fire. We may not have enough time to go through the whole process in order.
If one person goes to one state, it just makes up for the time gap.
But if one person goes to one state, there won’t be enough people.
One more person needs to be sent.
Emperor Longshun wanted to train young people, so he chose Xie Junxing and Lin Zhiyi. Among the younger generation, who else could be qualified besides these two who are both talented in civil and military affairs and have quick minds?
The Zhou family's sons are good at training soldiers or doing some guarding work, but if they are asked to go to provide disaster relief, they may not be able to keep up with the strategy and will not be able to deal with the local tyrants.
The child named Wuyou from the Ji family is too soft-hearted and is even more unsuitable.
There is no problem with Ye Changning and Xie Junnuo, but they have to be on duty in the capital, and the Dali Temple and the Hanlin Academy cannot do without them.
"Why didn't Jun Nuo write down the third person? You must have a candidate in mind, right?" Emperor Long Shun asked with a smile.
Xie Junnuo bowed respectfully and replied, "Your Majesty still needs to appoint the third person—I'm sure the other princes would like to share your worries."
How many Your Highnesses?
Emperor Longshun suddenly realized.
Yes, the Crown Prince, Prince Rui, Prince Chu, the Fifth Prince, and the Sixth Prince are all in the capital.
He looked at Xie Junnuo deeply.
The fact that he appointed his third son as the King of Chu did indeed make the court officials nervous.
Not only the court officials, but also the Crown Prince, Prince Rui, the Queen... must have different thoughts.
Emperor Longshun thought for a moment and issued an edict: "Then let the King of Chu go to Jizhou."
Xie Junnuo: "Yes."
He pondered for a moment and asked Emperor Longshun, "Your Majesty, can Miss Lin Si and Princess Liyang travel separately?"
Emperor Longshun: "Traveling separately? Isn't that inappropriate?"
"Perhaps we can ask Duke Lin to accompany Fourth Miss Lin and Jun Xing." Xie Junnuo suggested.
He knew that what Emperor Longshun said was inappropriate because his second brother and Miss Lin Si were unmarried. Even if they were interested in each other, it was still inappropriate for them to go out together to do things.
Of course, this is what Emperor Longshun was concerned about.
Xie Junnuo certainly didn't care about these things. He was upright and not afraid of rumors. Otherwise, he wouldn't have made such a suggestion.
Emperor Longshun pondered for a moment and rejected his proposal again: "Duke Lin must remain in the capital and must not leave without permission. How about this? I will appoint Lin Si as 'Thousand Machines Doctor', specifically responsible for the manufacture and promotion of mechanical vehicles, and send a Vice Minister from the Ministry of Works to accompany him. This way, it will be a completely official matter. Your Excellency is going to Yuzhou, the farthest place and the most extensive territory, so it's normal for you to have a few more people with you. As for Liyang...she can accompany Xiuyuan to Qingzhou."
"Your Majesty is wise." Xie Junnuo complimented at the right time.
Emperor Longshun: "Draft an edict."
"yes."
This time, Xie Junnuo's newly drafted edict was quickly approved by Emperor Longshun.
"Jun Nuo, I'll trouble you to announce the decree this time."
"I obey the order."
Xie Junnuo went to the Prince of Chu's Mansion first.
King Jing Zhuorui of Chu and his newlywed princess Ji Wushuang knelt down together to listen to the decree.
After Xie Junnuo finished reading the imperial edict, Jing Zhuorui took it with both hands: "Your son will obey the order and will definitely live up to your father's trust."
Xie Junnuo wasn't worried about him. If the King of Chu went to Jizhou, Uncle Meng would definitely accompany him—he was a martial arts expert, held no official position, and was a free-spirited knight who could travel wherever he pleased, unconstrained by the emperor's decree.
Moreover, His Royal Highness the Prince of Chu's martial arts skills were taught by Uncle Meng, and he was the best among the other princes. Now that he was the Prince of Chu, and Jizhou was so close to the capital, it was unlikely that any ignorant official would dare to embarrass the Prince of Chu.
Xie Junnuo: "I will take my leave."
Jing Zhuorui stopped him and said, "Jun Nuo, who will go to the other two states?"
Xie Junnuo truthfully informed him, "Prince Consort Lin and Princess Liyang went to Qingzhou, while Minister Pei of the Ministry of Works, Jun Xing, and Miss Lin the Fourth of the Duke's Mansion went to Yuzhou."
The choice of disaster relief personnel greatly surprised Jing Zhuorui, as it was completely beyond his expectations.
Not the Crown Prince? Not the Prince of Rui?
Xie Junnuo went to Princess Liyang's mansion again.
More than half a month had passed since he and Ye Changning last discovered the truth about the princess and her husband's gender being reversed.
He and Ye Changning are still alive and well.
It can be seen that the 'princess' actually trusts them.
Lin Zhiyi happened to be off duty, so she waited in surprise and curiosity for Xie Junnuo to announce the decree.
It turns out she was sent on a business trip.
When she heard that the princess could accompany her, she looked up in surprise. Xie Junnuo also glanced at her implicitly and nodded silently.
Lin Zhiyi understood immediately - this was Xie Junnuo's request.
"I obey your order." Lin Zhiyi stood up to receive the order, then she smiled calmly at Xie Junnuo, "Thank you for your help, Brother Junnuo."
Xie Junnuo smiled faintly in response, "You are welcome, my dear Prince Consort. Miss Lin Si is also on this trip, but she is going to Yuzhou. His Majesty has specially appointed her as 'Thousand Machines Doctor'. Minister Pei of the Ministry of Works and Jun Xing are traveling with her."
Lin Zhiyi glanced sideways at Jingyue, who asked directly, "Is it Third Brother who went to Jizhou?"
Xie Junnuo: "Princess, your guess is correct. It is indeed His Royal Highness the Prince of Chu who went to Jizhou."
He sighed inwardly—the 'Princess' had a very sharp view of the overall situation.
Lin Zhiyi said to Jingyue, "Uncle Meng will probably be accompanying us. Third brother is the most suitable person to go."
Jing Yue: "Yeah."
Xie Junnuo: The Prince Consort's awareness of the overall situation in the court is also very strong.
As expected, she was chosen by the 'Princess'.
Lin Zhiyi invited Xie Junnuo into the lobby of Lanyue Pavilion for tea and a rest: "I just happened to have some blueprints to give to Brother Junnuo."
Xie Junnuo opened the blueprint Lin Zhiyi gave him with suspicion: "This is..."
Lin Zhiyi said, "This is a greenhouse, suitable for growing vegetables in winter. If it can be promoted, it will benefit the people. I hope Lord Xie will present this to His Majesty. This winter, three states have been hit by heavy snow, which has blocked mountains and roads. Vegetables and food are undoubtedly affected. Growing fresh vegetables will help soothe the people."
Xie Junnuo solemnly promised: "Okay, I will definitely make a suggestion to His Majesty."
He asked Lin Zhiyi a few questions based on the greenhouse drawings. After Lin Zhiyi explained them one by one, he understood the trick.
Xie Junnuo carefully put away the drawings, slowly raised his eyes, and met Lin Zhiyi's beautiful peach blossom eyes.
His heart skipped a beat.
Ever since he knew that his 'prince consort' was a woman, he had not looked directly at Lin Zhiyi. Now that they were looking at each other at such a close distance, the handsome face had a really big impact on him.
Before this, the female prince consort's unique insights had just impressed him.
"Thank you, brother. Try some potato chips." Lin Zhiyi was frank and natural. She had a free and easy personality. Now she was pretending to be a man and often treated men other than Jing Yue as brothers. Zhou Mingyan, Xie Junxing, Ji Wuyou and others didn't know that she was a woman, and they treated her as brothers when they got along with her. Xie Junnuo knew that she was a woman and that Jing Yue was a man, so there was even less to worry about - a gentleman would not take someone else's wife - so Lin Zhiyi had no idea of distinguishing between men and women.
Xie Junnuo quickly retracted his gaze and turned to the 'potato chips': "Similar to French fries?"
"Same ingredients. Different flavors."
Xie Junnuo tasted a few slices, drank half a cup of tea, and then stood up to say goodbye.
He also had to go to Minister Pei and the Lin family to announce the decree.
After returning home, I also have to announce the decree to my younger brother.
Of course, after the decree was announced, there was still a lot to remind his younger brother.
By the time Xie Junnuo finished visiting the Pei and Lin families, it was already very late when he returned to the Yongsheng Marquis Mansion.
When Xie Junxing learned that he was going to Yuzhou, he was extremely excited.
"Brother, is this true?"
"Of course it's true. I, your elder brother, am not so bold as to falsely convey the imperial decree."
"So I can really go to Yuzhou with Miss Lin Si?!"
"And Minister Pei." Xie Junnuo added.
Xie Junxing: "...I understand. And Minister Pei."
Minister Pei is older than Xie Junnuo and the others, at thirty years old, and more experienced.
It does make me feel more at ease having him by my side.
No one expected that Emperor Longshun would first confer the title of "Qianji Doctor" on Lin Zhihua. Even Xie Junxing was currently just an apprentice in the Ministry of Works. Although he would definitely join the Ministry in the future, he had not yet produced his own unique works and was not as famous as Lin Zhihua.
Lin Zhihua created "Yuhuatai", "chess formation toys", "mechanical tiger beast" and other items one after another. Even Emperor Longshun could recognize her works.
Xie Junxing thought: He needs to work harder.
The next day, Emperor Longshun issued this decree again in the court.
After the three groups of people spent three days packing up and handing over their duties, they set off separately.
The twenty-third day of the winter month is a good time to travel.
During these three days, the people from the Ministry of Industry worked overtime and made three more locomotives, with each of the three groups using one to lead the way.
Lin Shuo and Mu Hanyan brought Lin Zhiqin and Lin Zhishu to see off Lin Zhihua, Lin Zhiyi and Jing Yue.
Mu Hanyan felt very reluctant. Her second daughter had not returned home from the Western Regions yet, and two more daughters were going on a long journey, with the princess also accompanying them. She felt really distressed.
But she also understood that her daughters all had ambitions, and if they could each carve out a path for themselves, then as a mother, she would only be happy for them.
Mu Hanyan reminded them: "Be sure to pay attention to safety."
Lin Shuo warned them: "Don't act rashly. If you encounter difficult problems, consult other adults."
Lin Zhiqin: "This is ointment for preventing frostbite. Each of the imperial envoys will get a portion. Please keep it for them."
Lin Zhishu: "Salt and sand can melt snow. In times of crisis, material possessions are unimportant."
Lin Zhiyi, Jingyue and Lin Zhihua all listened attentively to their family's advice.
"Dad, mom, and sisters, please rest assured. We will take good care of ourselves. You should also take care of your health."
"Your second sister should be able to come back by the end of the year. You... might be spending the New Year away from home. Bring some extra silver with you in case of emergency." It was Mu Hanyan who stuffed the silver this time, and the banknotes also contained the gifts from her grandparents and uncle.
Xie Junxing was also being warned by the Marquis, his wife, his brothers and sisters.
Pei Nanyu bid farewell to his wife and daughter.
Jing Zhuorui was originally carefree, but he had just gotten married and was getting along well with Princess Ji Wushuang. Seeing the lingering affection in her wet almond eyes, he also began to feel sad.
It's good to be able to do errands for my father and show myself, but I still feel guilty for neglecting my new wife.
If he had known this earlier, he would have asked his father to take his wife to Jizhou.
But Ji Wushuang was weak and she was afraid that she could not bear the fatigue of traveling by boat in such a cold winter, so Jing Zhuorui gave up the idea of going with her.
"Wushuang, I'll be back soon. Jizhou is close to the capital, and I'll be with my uncle, so you don't have to worry about me."
"Your Majesty, please be careful."
"Yeah, I will. You take care of yourself too."
Meng Weichen was riding on a horse with only a cloak tied around his neck. He had practiced martial arts for many years and was in good health, so he was not afraid of the cold.
Since there was a locomotive leading the way, he planned to ride a horse, and then take a carriage when he was really tired.
After bidding farewell to their families, the three groups marched out of the city gate.
The three groups of people can walk together for a while, and then they go their separate ways after reaching the fork in the road.
Jing Zhuorui warned Jing Yue: "Yuer, be careful. In fact, you can wait for Xiuyuan to come back in the capital."
Jing Yue had a smile on her face that Jing Zhuorui couldn't understand: "Thank you for your concern, Third Brother, but I would rather be with my husband."
"Okay. I thought Concubine Lan would be reluctant to let you leave the capital." Jing Zhuorui sighed.
Jing Yue smiled and said, "With the Prince Consort here, Mother is relieved."
In fact, he knew that his mother would be happier than anyone else that he could leave the capital.
In his mother's heart, it was worth it for him to enjoy a moment of freedom.
"Xiuyuan is indeed reliable. You have chosen a good son-in-law this time." Jing Zhuorui praised.
"Third brother's princess is also very good."
Jing Zhuorui smiled and said, "Alright, I'll go talk to Jun Xing again, and then we'll say goodbye."
"Third brother, please be careful too."
Lin Zhiyi was very worried about Lin Zhihua, but Lin Zhihua was full of confidence. She was also accompanied by the guards assigned by Lin Shuo, so there was no need to worry about her safety.
Besides, Xie Junxing and Pei Nanyu are here.
The character of these two people is still reliable.
Lin Zhihua: "You have the hardest job, taking care of the princess without any experienced adults around."
Lin Zhiyi: "The princess will also take care of me, don't worry, Fourth Sister."
No matter how reluctant we are, we have to say goodbye.
The three groups finally separated and took different official roads to the three states.
In the palace.
After the empress accompanied Emperor Longshun in praying for the people, she invited Emperor Longshun to have a meal in her palace.
After the meal, the Queen mentioned the Fifth Prince: "Your Majesty, the Fifth Prince is also old enough to get married."
Emperor Longshun raised an eyebrow: "Oh? Which daughter has the Queen taken a fancy to?"
Could it be the Lin family again?
The Queen said: "The third daughter of the Lin family is kind and elegant, well-educated, gentle and considerate. She should get along well with Xiaowu."
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