Qin Fang was on the top of the Beast Mountain. The tiger had already woken up and ate a wild boar leg. Because the wild boar leg was drugged, it fell asleep again. Surprisingly, after the tiger woke up in the cage, it did not react excessively. It roared a few times, then saw the iron man next to it, it became quiet again, then ate the wild boar leg, and fell asleep again.
When the tiger roared, it woke up the iron man, who also roared at the tiger. The iron man's roar shocked Dr. Li and others who were unaware of it. They had never seen anyone who could imitate the tiger's roar so similarly. If they hadn't seen it with their own eyes, they would not have known that it was the iron man who was roaring.
The soldiers sat on the ground and ate breakfast. Today's breakfast was sweet potato and brown rice porridge, which was enough for everyone. But when Qin Fang came, he brought each of them a meat bun. The meat buns in Yunxiang County cost two cents each. The buns were not small, but there was very little meat. But no matter how small, it was still meat.
Captain Yang also sat in the third seat, drinking sweet potato soup and biting a meat bun: "General, this tiger is very cooperative. It didn't hit the cage after waking up. I thought it was very dangerous."
Qin Fang said: "I have heard that tigers are not very good at hunting in their old age. They can only catch small animals to fill their stomachs, or wait for death. There is another ending, which is to wait for other wild animals to eat it. Looking at the state of this tiger, it is already very old. It is estimated that it will not live long. It may give up the struggle. However, the way it gets along with the Iron Man is really amazing. They seem to communicate with each other by calling." The fact that
the Iron Man can communicate with the tiger by calling is a miracle in itself. Moreover, the Iron Man has many secrets.
At noon, the tiger woke up again, and then ate another wild boar leg. The tiger enjoyed the meal so much that he simply did nothing, not even roaring, and started eating directly in the cage. Occasionally, he would pay some attention to the Iron Man, as if observing his situation.
The Iron Man's chains had not been untied yet, and he was used to being chained. The Iron Man also ate the sweet potato porridge, which had no taste for everyone, with relish. So when Doctor Li asked him to drink the medicine, he cooperated very well. Of course, after he drank the medicine, Doctor Li would give him a piece of candy, so he always looked at Doctor Li with dependent eyes, like a child relying on his father.
"General... General..." Kunshi's panting and begging voice came from outside.
Actually, Kunshi could have asked his guards to come to Qin Fang, but he also wanted to see the Taoist temple on Shoushan Mountain, so he came here by himself. Fortunately, he came from the military camp, and after becoming Qin Fang's private guard in the past two years, he had not lacked training, otherwise he would not be able to climb such a high mountain. "General, my wife asked me to come to you..." Kunshi told the story. Qin Fang
was a little surprised. Even if his wife didn't say anything, he knew that it must be something important when she came to him at this time, so he said, "Old Yang, if there is any situation in the Taoist temple and the mine, come to me at any time. I'll go back to the mansion first."
Lieutenant Yang: "Yes, general."
An hour later, Qin Fang returned to the general's mansion. Fortunately, going down the mountain is faster than going up the mountain. Although it is steep, it is not a big deal for him.
Yang Haiyan was sitting in the yard waiting for him. She was bored while waiting for someone and was making underwear. However, it took Kunshi more than two hours to come and go, which was more than four hours. It was time to have dinner.
Qin Fang asked as soon as he entered the yard: "Yanyan, what made Kunshi rush to find me?"
Yang Haiyan put down the things in her hands, went over and took Qin Fang's hand: "Come with me." She pulled him into the house mysteriously.
Qin Fang was quite expectant when he saw her mysterious look, but he was pulled into the room where sulfur and saltpeter were placed, and he couldn't expect it anymore. "Yanyan, what are you doing with me here?"
Yang Haiyan pointed to the basin and said: "Look." Although more than two hours have passed, if the ice freezes slowly, then the ice will melt even slower.
Qin Fang really didn't pay attention to what Yang Haiyan said. He just saw the basin and the ice in it. He was puzzled: "What's wrong with this basin? There's ice so early? What do you plan to use it for?"
Yang Haiyan didn't think Qin Fang was wrong. How could a normal person think that saltpeter could make ice? So she patiently explained: "This ice is not bought, and I don't use it for other purposes. I put saltpeter in the basin in the morning, and it froze at noon. Husband, don't you understand? Saltpeter is put into water. As long as there is more saltpeter, the water will freeze after half a day."
Qin Fang filtered Yang Haiyan's words in his mind, and then suddenly widened his eyes: "You mean...you mean saltpeter can make ice when it meets water?" In this way, wouldn't the ice that poor people can't afford be cheap?
It must be said that Qin Fang's ideas are different from others. Some people know that saltpeter can make ice, and the first thing they think of is probably making money, but when Qin Fang knew this, the first thing he thought of was the common people.
Just like when he discovered sulfur and saltpeter, the first thing he thought of was that he could use big firecrackers to fight the enemy, not that he would get rich. He has the responsibility of being a citizen of Qi, and this responsibility is enough to make him give up his personal interests.
Yang Haiyan also looked at him, seeing the shock and joy in his eyes, but there was no greed. Such a man is really likable.
He is not a stupid person, and of course he knows how much benefit this incident has brought. If Qin Fang was stupid, he would not have written the property of the bandit suppression into the letter to Du Ke after the bandit suppression, thereby blurring the military pay. If Qin Fang was stupid, he would not have held Du Ke's thigh and found a backer for himself. So, he is smart, he knows how to fight for his own interests.
But at the same time, when he fights for his own interests, he also fights in an upright manner, and will not harm the interests of others.
Yang Haiyan smiled: "Yes, saltpeter can be used to make ice, husband, in the summer, if we use saltpeter to make ice and sell it, we can probably make a lot of money." Yang Haiyan said this to hear Qin Fang's thoughts, and she naturally would not do this. Saltpeter can be used to make ice for yourself, and there is no need to sell it.
Qin Fang was silent for a while after hearing this, he suddenly reached out and touched Yang Haiyan's head: "Yanyan, the matter of making ice with saltpeter must be reported to the court."
Yang Haiyan looked at him, but did not rush to ask.
Qin Fang smiled and said, "Yan Yan is a smart girl. We can fight for our own interests in some things, but we cannot fight for some interests with the court. If saltpeter mines are found in Shoushan, the court will send people here immediately. We can ask the court for a few baskets of saltpeter. This is the bottom line allowed by the court. However, if we use the saltpeter from the court to make ice and sell it, it is equivalent to making money with the court's things. Although Although it is not against the law, it is not a good thing for the court to know about
it. Instead of that, it is better to tell the court about the saltpeter ice making. In this way, the court may reward us with something. We are worried about the money we earn from the court, but we feel at ease when we use the money rewarded by the court. Don’t you think so? "
Qin Fang’s bottom line is not greed, but openness. He will use knockout drugs to deal with thieves and tigers, but when the two armies are fighting, he cannot use knockout drugs to deal with the enemy. This is a despicable act.
Yang Haiyan looked at Qin Fang with sparkling eyes: "Husband, you are right, I will listen to you."
Qin Fang listened to her agreement, and then looked at her eyes as bright as stars, and his heart was also happy. Some things will be very tiring if you insist on them alone, but there is no one who shares the same thoughts as you. However, if the person who is going to accompany you for a lifetime has the same philosophy as you, it will be his lifelong luck.
Two days later, in the capital.
Tao Shan came to the capital for the second time. Compared with the cautiousness and confusion of the first time, he was much more experienced this time. Although he was still cautious, he went directly to the residence of the Minister of War as soon as he arrived in the capital. The guards guarding the gate of the Du Mansion were still the same team in March. Although they had only met Tao Shan twice, Tao Shan entered the Du Mansion once and Tao Shan left the Du Mansion once, but when the guards heard Tao Shan's identity this time, they had an impression.
The guard said, "It's you, Brother Tao. Please wait a moment. According to the rules, we must go in and report first."
Tao Shan bowed and said, "I understand. Sorry to bother this big brother."
The guard went in for a while, and soon the butler came out. Normally, a person of Tao Shan's status naturally does not need the butler to greet him in person, but the last time the master came back from Huanshui County, he praised General Qin endlessly. Tao Shan is General Qin's confidant, and he must have come here under General Qin's order, so the butler came out to greet him in person.
The housekeeper: "Brother Tao, I didn't expect that we are so destined to meet. It's only been more than two months and we meet again."
Tao Shan immediately said: "It is Tao Shan's blessing to meet you, housekeeper Du, so soon. Tao Shan has an important matter to see the general under the order of the general. It is very important."
Seeing this, the housekeeper said: "Brother Tao, don't worry, I will send someone to invite you now."
If it is not an important matter, General Qin will not send his confidant.
Ministry of War
"A-choo..." Du Ke sneezed.
"Are you catching a cold, sir? The weather has been hot and cold recently. You are busy with official business. Please take care of yourself." The subordinate flattered him and poured Du Ke a cup of hot tea.
Du Ke said: "It's really strange. I have been in good health recently. I just took my pulse the day before yesterday." But why did he feel uneasy?
At this time, someone outside came to report: "Master Du, your guard is here and said he has something important to see you."
Du Ke thought carefully, why does this sound so familiar? "Let him in."
"Yes. "
The guard came quickly: "See you, Master." The guard did not immediately say what he was talking about, but glanced at the subordinate who had just flattered Du Ke.
The subordinate immediately said: "Master, I suddenly remembered that I have something important to do, so I will take my leave first."
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