Chapter 307
Xiao Jingfan pricked up his ears silently.
Seeing that he looked serious and seemed to be thinking, Xie Hui did not dare to disturb him and waited quietly.
[Tsk tsk, this craftsman named Huang Enchang is really shameless. He PUAs his wife while relying on the mechanical beasts his wife made to get into the Ministry of Industry and eat the emperor's salary.]
Chu Liuzheng carefully read the gossip in front of him.
As the year progressed, the tyrant ordered the Ministry of Works to find and train skilled mechanical engineers. However, those with both fame and talent were dismissive, while those without or with lesser skills were also looked down upon. After a long search, they finally found two. The Minister of Works was just beginning to feel anxious, when unexpectedly, Huang Enchang offered himself up, resolving his pressing need.
[Although it is said that treasures are not necessarily hidden when something comes to you, this Huang Enchang is really just a weed.]
After seeing the notice posted by the Ministry of Industry, Huang Enchang realized he could get a reward, so he took the mechanical beast his wife had made to the Ministry to try his luck.
Huang Enchang's wife's ancestors were a branch of the Yan family, a master of authentic mechanical engineering. If the Yan family hadn't gotten involved in the fight for the throne, and lost the bet and had their entire clan exterminated, how could they have ended up with some dead and some scattered, with their unique skills almost lost?
Yan clan?
Xiao Jingfan's eyes moved slightly. He had seen records about the Yan family in the history books of the Dayong Dynasty.
The Yan family once flourished in Dayong. Its head was treated as a guest of honor by the Emperor of Dayong. Not only could he enter and leave the palace freely, his status was comparable to that of the Imperial Master of Dayong.
However, during the reign of Emperor Yong III, the Yan clan was brutally exterminated and their collection of books burned. Hunted down by the imperial court, only a few members of the Yan clan survived, each hiding their identities and making it almost impossible to trace them. The Yan clan's mechanical skills were lost.
There is no record in history books about why the Yan family was exterminated by the new emperor. It turned out to be because they bet on the wrong treasure and stood in the wrong place.
Xiao Jingfan pursed his lips. If he were the Emperor of Dayong, even if the Yan family was wrong, for the sake of his knowledge of mechanical engineering, he would never exterminate the Yan family. Instead, he would find a place to keep them captive and use them for his own purposes.
He remembered that historical records said that Yan's unique skill was making mechanical beasts. At its peak, they were almost indistinguishable from the real thing and had a wide range of uses, including being able to fly into the sky and dive into the sea.
if……
He was lost in thought for a moment, immersed in his own thoughts, and didn't notice that Xie Hui was looking at him again and again.
Commander Xie wondered, "Is Your Majesty thinking too long this time?"
Chu Liuzheng didn't pay attention to these things. She was still browsing the system.
[Tsk, this Huang Enchang really has no talent, but he's full of sweet talk. On the one hand, he's coaxing Lady Yan into willingly being his mistress for the sake of his family, and on the other hand, he's making a fortune in the Ministry of Industry by relying on his mechanical beasts, fooling everyone into thinking he's highly accomplished in mechanical engineering, when in reality, he can only saw a little wood.]
Chu Liuzheng couldn't help but sigh as he watched Huang Enchang's series of boasting.
If I had Huang Enchang's courage, confidence, and ability to boast, I'd probably have become the Grand Master of Dasheng by now, leading my entire family on a life of luxury.
[Alas! I am still too honest.]
Xiao Jingfan: "..."
This regretful tone, not to mention that there was no imperial master in Da Sheng at all, even if there was, with this woman's lack of ambition and lazy nature of avoiding trouble whenever possible, she would have asked to abdicate in less than a month.
After reading Huang Enchang's experience, Chu Liuzheng couldn't help but sigh.
"Huang Enchang is so lucky! Why can't I meet a man like him who is both capable and willing to stand behind me and silently support me? A woman is fine too. Even if she's not a human, I'm fine with her. I'm not picky."
Xiao Jingfan: "..."
What else could it be but a human being? That magical system?
[Forget it, I'll just prop my pillow up higher at night so I can dream about everything.]
Chu Liuzheng was just thinking about it. As the saying goes, it is better to rely on yourself than on others.
She continued to dig through the system.
[Speaking of which, the mechanism diagram for Wang Wanshu's treasure hiding place was designed by Yanshi. If we can bring a member of the Yanshi clan with us when we search for the treasure, we should be able to achieve twice the result with half the effort, right?]
Xiao Jingfan:!
[The system states that the key to unlocking the treasure is the mechanical beast, otherwise the treasure map is useless.]
Xiao Jingfan:!!
Although the treasure map is not available yet, the mechanical beast can be found.
"Your Majesty?" Xie Hui called out tentatively. Please give me some instructions on what to do next.
Xiao Jingfan came back to his senses and asked, "Who is the craftsman sent by the Ministry of Works?"
Xie Hui replied, "One is surnamed Huang, the other is surnamed Li, both are from the capital. It is said that Mr. Huang is very accomplished in mechanical engineering, and the mechanical beasts he creates are ingenious and agile, with many uses."
"Let them continue to dismantle the mechanism." Xiao Jingfan said, "If they can't come up with a solution before dawn, chop them all down."
Xie Hui was surprised: "Cut it off?" Isn't that a bit hasty?
Xiao Jingfan stared at him and said coldly, "I don't keep useless people under my command."
Xie Hui: “…”
Why did he feel that this was directed at him?
Marquis Zhongyong had been illegally mining iron ore in Jianzhuang for five years, but the Embroidered Uniform Guards didn't even get a hint of it. This was truly a dereliction of duty.
I don’t know when Your Majesty will settle accounts with him.
Oh! I am so worried!
Xiao Jingfan looked at him: "Why are you still standing there? Is there anything else you want to report?"
That’s not the case.
Xie Hui quickly took his leave and ran to tell the two unlucky craftsmen that if they didn't work hard to crack the mechanism, they would not see the sun tomorrow morning.
Huang Enchang was so frightened after hearing this that he sat down on the ground.
If you can't dismantle the mechanism, you will be beheaded. This imperial food is really hard to eat.
I let you brag, and now you're risking your life.
Carpenter Li sighed deeply, squatted down, held Huang Enchang's hands, and shook them vigorously: "Brother! I am not very skilled in the art, so I really have no other choice. Whether we can return alive depends on you, so you have to give me a hand."
Huang Enchang was in tears. He wanted to pull it, but what could he use? A blown bullshit?
Carpenter Li looked at him eagerly: "Brother, please say something."
Huang Enchang: No, I don’t want to say.
He pulled his hand back with all his strength, got up from the ground, and walked out.
Carpenter Li was surprised: "Brother, have you come up with a solution?"
Huang Enchang didn't have time to pay attention to him, but there was someone at the door that he had to deal with.
Xie Hui and Lu Fei were standing at the door talking. When they saw him come out, they asked, "Have you figured out a solution?"
Huang Enchang's legs went weak when he saw the Feiyu suit on him. He licked his dry lips and said with an embarrassed smile, "I'm a little cold. I want to go home and put on some more clothes. I'll be back soon."
Xie Hui immediately said, "Cai Xin, get Mr. Huang a cloak."
Cai Xin agreed and took off his black cloak and handed it to Huang Enchang: "Please use it, sir."
"Thank you for your kindness, sir." Huang Enchang's smile was uglier than crying. "I'm not used to using other people's things. I'd better go back-"
Before he could finish, Xie Hui instructed Cai Xin: "Go to Mr. Huang's house and get his clothes for him."
Huang Enchang: "..."
Cai Xin put on his cloak again and was about to leave when Huang Enchang hurriedly reached out and grabbed him: "Wait! Please tell my wife to make the one she wants for me personally."
"Okay." Cai Xin nodded in agreement, thinking to himself that this guy has a lot of problems. It doesn't matter what he wears.
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