Chapter 412 She's probably going to get slapped in the face
Jiang Fu was startled, but quickly reacted: "Yes, it's still in the imperial study."
Ling Xuan nodded: "Let's go back to the imperial study."
He looked at Yan Yu and ordered: "Arrange craftsmen to mass-produce the repeating crossbows according to the blueprints. Once the first batch is successful, send it to Blackwater City."
Yan Yu said excitedly: "Yes! I obey your command!"
Is Ling Yi finally going to have to endure this? He's finally been seen by the Emperor!
Unexpectedly, a crossbow not only brought General Huo back into the Emperor's sight, but also Ling Yi...
Jiang Fu lowered his head and thought that the ranking in the capital was going to be disrupted and would be re-ranked soon.
Returning to the imperial study, Ling Xuan took out the letter that had been delivered yesterday and had been placed there, and read it all the way to the end.
When he saw the last line, he turned the letter over and read it twice more before whispering, "Jiang Fu, isn't it strange that he didn't even ask for mercy?"
Jiang Fushun asked, "If Prince Yi didn't write to ask for mercy, why did he write to ask for mercy?
But what is even more strange is that Prince Yi came to the capital but did not enter the palace to plead in person. This old servant thought Prince Yi would come."
In the end, Ling Yi only sent a letter.
Yesterday, when Concubine Li came over, she was very dismissive when she heard it. But when she saw that the Emperor was too lazy to even look at it, she felt even more relieved.
The world is unpredictable. If he were to say, Prince Yi has finally come to his senses!
I just don't know how he suddenly got it after all these years.
Isn’t this what Ling Xuan was thinking?
Yesterday, the repeating crossbow had not yet been made. He believed that the blueprints would never be made. General Huo's plan was to have him summoned back for the repeating crossbow.
Ling Yi was a straightforward person. He also knew that Ling Yi had left Blackwater City without permission. He was originally furious and was waiting for him to come and beg for mercy. However, he did not expect that Ling Yi did not come. He just delivered a letter and left silently.
This letter stated the benefits of the repeating crossbow from all aspects, so that he would not let General Huo affect his judgment of the repeating crossbow.
Very fair and considerate of his father.
He knew the reason for the shop's matter without even having to think about it. The nanny in charge was chosen by Concubine Li, so naturally, she was the one who had been placed there. He knew all about the palace's tactics, and had originally wanted nothing to do with it. But now he wondered if he had been treating his son too unfairly...
"Jiang Fu, what reward do you think I should give you?"
Jiang Fu felt his heart rise again.
Your Majesty, you are clearly speaking through the mouth of this old slave!
"Your Majesty is wise and has already made arrangements in mind."
Ling Xuan chuckled: "Just say it if I tell you to."
Jiang Fu took a deep breath and spoke tentatively, "General Huo is devoted to his country and loyal to the Emperor. I believe he can be dismissed from his post and reinstated."
He was silent for a while and didn't hear any sound. No sound meant he was right.
"Blackwater City is cold and poor, and Prince Yi is of noble status, so he is transferred back..."
"cough."
"It's impossible to transfer him back, but can we give Prince Yi some rewards?"
Ling Xuan smiled and said, "Your suggestion is good, then I'll give you a reward!"
Jiang Fu took a deep breath. He almost made a fool of himself! How important is Blackwater City? How can Ling Yi, who is guarding Blackwater City, return before General Huo comes back?
Once he comes back, who will be suitable to guard Blackwater City?
"Your Majesty is wise."
"You arrange for someone to take the imperial edict to bring General Huo back to the capital. In addition, Huo Bing and Shen Qing will also be rewarded. Huo Bing will be given the title of Seventh Rank Anren, and Shen Qing will be given the title of First Rank Imperial Concubine. Let them open a shop in the capital without worries.
Let's see who's so blind as to bump into us and start a fight!"
He knew Concubine Li's temperament very well. In the past, he was willing to turn a blind eye to her because he doted on her, but now he didn't want to turn a blind eye anymore.
Jiang Fu: .....I'm afraid Concubine Li's good days are coming to an end.
However, as long as Concubine Li doesn't cause trouble, everything will be fine. After all, the money from the shop flowed into her palace in the past few years, and now she hasn't even paid the rent, so she hasn't suffered any loss at all.
The other person just didn't want to suffer any loss, so she decided to quit while she was ahead, and everyone was happy.
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Shen Qing took the jade pendant and put it directly into the locker.
Scholars, farmers, merchants and artisans. As a businessman, Ling Yi may have connections, but they are probably not many or big. It is better to keep them for his own use in the capital.
Favors are not something you can use as much as you want. If you use them too much, they will be gone.
After watching Ling Yi and the other seven leave, she waved her hand and said, "Let's go to the shop. Where are our progress today?"
“Making a wooden counter…”
When they arrived at the shop and saw the empty room, everyone was dumbfounded.
"What's going on? It's almost 9:00 a.m., right? Why haven't any carpenters come yet?" Feng Meng shouted in dissatisfaction.
Could it be that they are bullying others because their aunt is easy to talk to?
Jiang Xiangbei checked the whole place from bottom to top, inside and out with great concern, and shook his head when he came back.
They hired not just one or two carpenters, but more than ten!
One or two may oversleep and be late, three or four may not be able to come due to something at home, but it is absolutely impossible that more than ten people will not be able to come due to something!
Everyone understood, and Jiang Daxi said angrily, "This must be the work of the previous shop owner! He's deliberately trying to cause trouble for us."
"What should I do? How about I go and bring them all here! If the shopkeeper beats them so that they don't dare to come, I will beat them twice as hard and see who is stronger!" Feng Meng said angrily.
Everyone: .....That means he was beaten to death?
"What if they offer double the money?" Qin Dazhu asked unhappily.
Feng Meng insisted on being himself: "I beat them until they spit it out! They dared not take it back."
Jiang Xiangbei looked at his mother, gritted his teeth and said, "We signed the contract. If they cause delays in work, they have to pay compensation. I'll go find them!"
Shen Qing nodded and arranged: "Daxi, Dazhu, Xu Lin, Yangmu, and the rest of you go with them. Remember not to cause any conflict!"
"yes!"
"We know."
Shen Qing continued, "The rest of you follow me to find another carpenter. No matter what happens, you must come back at noon and meet here."
"Why go find another carpenter? Maybe they don't have the money to pay compensation and come back again?" Feng Meng asked hesitantly.
"Or do they no longer use them when they come back?"
Others also looked at Shen Qing in confusion.
Nowadays, the carpenters in the capital are the only ones who have the most free time and good skills.
Shen Qing looked solemn and said in a deep voice: "They won't come back."
They all didn't come, and didn't even pass on any news. Either they had no choice, or they were so afraid that they had no choice but to offend them.
No matter which one, these carpenters can't come.
Jiang Xiangbei's eyes were filled with worry: "Mom, then you guys go somewhere else..."
If this batch doesn’t come, will the others be willing to come?
"Let's give it a try and see how powerful the other party is." Shen Qing sighed.
She was afraid that she would be embarrassed. She had said before that Ling Yi's connections would not be used, but now she could only count on Ling Yi.
Alas, I am not capable enough.
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