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Han Rong was surprised.

Of course he knew who Simpi was, but he didn't expect to meet Simpi's daughter here.

"Are you studying here?" Han Rong saw the book in Xin Xianying's hand, which seemed to have pictures on it, which reminded him of seeing the schematic diagram of the arch bridge in the bookstore.

"Yes, it's the information about this bridge." Xin Xianying held up the book. "Others follow the diagram, but I follow the diagram to find the bridge. Only when you see the bridge with your own eyes, can you know how difficult it is to build and understand the beauty of those technologies."

Han Rong agreed.

This arch bridge is very large, and every stone under his feet is not small. It is hard for him to believe how such a large stone can be lifted so high, and installed tightly, without worrying about collapse.

Taking this opportunity, Han Rong asked Xin Xianying for advice.

Xin Xianying explained to Han Rong in detail, articulate and logical, as if she had seen it personally, and from time to time, one or two words that Han Rong could not understand came out of her mouth.After asking, I found out that this is a unique term for the bridge-building profession. Xin Xianying is studying this bridge-building monograph, and is preparing to take the ordnance department of the lecture hall.

Han Rong was very surprised and couldn't help asking: "Is it because of this bridge that you want to take the exam?"

"Of course, after the bridge is built, there will be a lot of people who want to learn how to build bridges. This year, the armory exam in the lecture hall will be very difficult, so I have to work harder."

Han Rong thought about it. "Didn't you think of going to ask Mr. Xun Gui? Your Xin family and Xun family are relatives by marriage."

"Because we are relatives-in-law, I can't even ask her for help." Xin Xianying said seriously: "Otherwise, after I enter school, the emperor will find out and will definitely test me. If I can't answer, it will be humiliating to the family. Is it a nobleman? Instead of doing that, why not take the exam on my own merits."

Han Rong couldn't help laughing, but also sighed.

Sure enough, it is the virtue of a gentleman and the virtue of a villain.The Son of Heaven is fair and just, and the officials dare not mess around.

Just as he was talking, a young man ran over. "Xianying, Xianying, why are you here again?"

Xin Xianying quickly hid the book in her sleeve and winked at Han Rong at the same time. "Goodbye, old man."

Han Rong smiled. "This is your brother?"

"My elder brother Xin Tao, he also wants to take the Ordnance Institute, but his studies are not as good as mine."

While talking, Xin Tao rushed to the front, and seeing Han Rong and Xin Xianying talking lively, he couldn't help but look at Han Rong twice more, and bowed his hands in salute.

Han Rong reported his name.

Xin Tao was taken aback, and quickly saluted again.Xin Xianying was also a little surprised, followed by saluting and apologizing.

Han Rong laughed loudly, and chatted with Xin Tao for a few words.

Xin Tao is very polite and considerate, but obviously not as calm as Xin Xianying.Han Rong asked him about building bridges, but he didn't know much about it, and he wasn't interested.From his words, Han Rong vaguely heard that it wasn't that he wanted to take the Ordnance Institute, but that there was no better choice.

The Son of Heaven attaches great importance to the administration of officials, and the passage of reading scriptures to become an official is almost cut off. Nowadays, it is even more difficult to take an exam to become an official.In contrast, it is easier to study wood science, agronomy and other practical studies.The reason for taking the ordnance examination is to hope to serve in the army in the future.

Han Rong immediately thought of Xun You and Xin Pi.

Xin Tao's mother is Xun You's aunt, and he is Xun You's cousin.If one can graduate from the Ordnance Institute, it will be a breeze to work in the Youyan Dufu Mansion.

After all, he still wanted to borrow the convenience of his family, rather than relying on his own ability.

Compared with Xin Xianying, he is far more than academically incompetent.

"Oh, by the way, where does Mr. Han live, and when will he be free? My uncle just came from Youyan Duhu Mansion. He heard that Mr. Han has come to Wancheng, and he wants to ask Mr. Han personally."

"Your uncle also came to Wancheng?"

"Yes. But he is only staying in Wancheng for a while, and he will soon go to Jiangnan. The Taiwei will accompany him. This year, the plans of the military mansions will be carried out."

Han Rong was in the middle of his arms and agreed.

After agreeing on a time and place, Xin Tao took Xin Xianying away.

Han Rong stood alone on the bridge, looking at the south of the Yangtze River, a little curious in his heart.

He also wanted to go to the south of the Yangtze River to meet him, to see how the emperor was different from the emperor in his impression, and why he could reverse the situation in this short ten years and make the great man recover from decline.

Chapter 1234

Han Rong looked at the scenery on the bridge for a while, feeling at ease.

During the period, several large ships passed under the bridge. Except for one ship that needed to lower its mast temporarily, the others were unimpeded and did not encounter any trouble.

Those who argue are right, the arch bridge is very convenient for ships, but it is difficult for cars to cross the bridge.At this point in the car, you can only get out of the car, pull the car down with manpower, and put it down carefully.

The people who built the bridge at the beginning should have thought about it, and finally chose it to be good for boats and not good for cars.

Han Rong stood on the bridge for a while, but didn't see a car, so he probably chose to take a detour.

The wind was getting stronger, and Han Rong was a little cold, so he turned around and prepared to get off the bridge.

At this time, a few horses came running in the distance.Even though they were far away, Han Rong could tell that those horses were not ordinary horses, but real Wuhuan horses.Although the Wuhuan horse was not as tall and strong as the Xiliang horse, its speed was not slow, and it reached the bridge in a short while.

Before the horses came to a complete stop, the one in the lead turned over and dismounted, threw the bridle to the followers, and carried a bundle by himself, striding up the bridge, three steps at a time.

Han Rong took a closer look and couldn't help laughing.

The middle-aged man with a strong figure and dark complexion in front of him was none other than Xinpi who had asked him to meet.

"George, where are you going in such a hurry?"

Xin Pi came to Han Rong, panting slightly, and bowed his hands in salute. "Han Gong, I'm ashamed, my son is neglectful of discipline and doesn't know etiquette. As soon as I heard that Han Gong is here, I rushed over and asked Han Gong to forgive my sin. A bear fur to protect Han Gong from the cold."

As he spoke, he shook off the burden in his hand, and it turned out to be a leather cloak.

What surprised Han Rong was that the fur cloak was completely white, without even a single hair.

"George, this is..."

"The white bear fur in the north of the North Sea, a gift from the barbarians outside the Great Wall, is extremely warm. Turn around, Han Gong, and I will put it on for you."

Han Rong quickly declined. "It's so precious, I dare not accept it."

Xin Pi laughed, and without explanation, put the leather cloak on Han Rong's shoulders.The soft hair wiped Han Rong's face, like a girl's hand, and seemed to have a hint of warmth.

"Han Gong, although this item is rare, it is not considered precious. There are quite a few items in the Youyan Duhu Mansion."

Han Rong was skeptical, but he didn't shirk it.He still knew Simpi, and he was not a person who tried his best to flatter others.

With the leather cloak on his upper body, Han Rong, who originally felt a little cold, suddenly felt warm all over, without feeling the chill at all.

"Why are there so many in northern Xinjiang?"

Simpi smiled and said: "Those barbarians have a lot of leather, but the processing skills are not good, so the best leather will be sent to Youzhou to be made by my big man's craftsman. They don't have other good things. Two pieces of leather Come, take one fur cloak, and the rest is wages."

Han Rong laughed. "So that's the case. Then how much can you sell this leather cloak to the Central Plains?"

"About one gold. If it is an ordinary black bear or brown bear, it will be cheaper, about six or seven thousand yuan."

Han Rong clicked his tongue, not because he thought it was expensive, but because he thought it was cheap.

He originally thought that this leather cloak would cost at least ten gold.Although the Yangwu Han family is not considered a rich family, they have seen good things.Congzi Han Fu was the governor of Jizhou before, and he brought back several leather cloaks, but the quality was far inferior to this one, costing tens of thousands of dollars.

He then asked about the situation in Youzhou.

Simpi explained one by one.

After pacifying Liaodong, especially after defeating Goguryeo, Xun You used troops against Fuyu again, and it took little effort to make Fuyu bow his head and become a minister.The reason why it went so smoothly was that apart from the fact that the Han army had a strong armor and spears that no one could defeat, it also had a lot to do with the mutual market.The barbarians could obtain necessary living materials through the mutual market, and they could also ask to be attached. If their children entered the Han people’s schools, they would still have the opportunity to become officials in the Han lands in the future. Few people still wanted to meet the Han people.

Even if there are, they are not the opponents of the Han army.

Using both suppression and appeasement, within a few years, the north of the desert was stable.

Although there are still barbarians going south, the number is limited and they will not gather in Mobei, so naturally they cannot pose a threat to the big man.

After hearing this, Han Rong sighed faintly. "Anyone who opposes the movement of Tao, sincerity will not deceive me."

Xin Pi knew what Han Rong was talking about, and nodded in agreement.

He has been in northern Xinjiang for several years, and his feelings are far deeper than Han Rong's.

Before that, the big Han's attitude towards the northern Hulu was contradictory.

On the one hand, the Han people looked down on those Hulu and felt that they were uncivilized and unworthy of being with the Han people, so they strongly opposed the Hulu's entry into the fortress.On the other hand, in the face of increasing pressure on the border, the officials of the imperial court advocated appeasement, hoping to bribe the Hulu by means of gifts of coins and marriage, and let them guard the border for the big man.

As a result, the big Han spent a lot of money to fatten up the Hulu, but the pressure on the border was increasing, and more and more Hulu lived in the frontier, and most of the frontiers of the three prefectures of You and Liang were lost.

Whether it is war or peace, the Han people have been arguing for a long time, and the policy has been repeated many times, but in the end they did not find a solution.

However, this problem that has been entangled for more than 100 years has suddenly been solved.

The method is very simple, that is, what Han Rong said is a move against the Tao, and the previous policy is reversed.

On the one hand to appease and enlighten, on the other hand to suppress.

It looks the same as the previous policy, there is only one difference: technology and tactics, and Du Tian.

Advanced technology can create more advanced weapons, and the training of generals at all levels makes the soldiers more effective in combat. Dutian also allows soldiers to have constant production, and guarding the border has meaning, and no matter how hard it is, they can endure it.

At the same time, the enthusiasm of the soldiers also makes the training more effective.

With better weapons, higher tactical literacy and fighting will, three to five thousand soldiers are enough to defend the border, and the entire Youyan Dufu Mansion is only [-] paces, and the military expenditure has not increased, but even less.

This changed his attitude towards Du Tian greatly.

"Han Gong, I heard that Yingchuan's land cultivation is not thorough enough so far?"

Han Rong turned to look at Simpi and sighed. "The field is saved, but it's difficult for people's hearts."

"Who is there?"

"Those pedantic people, don't mention it." Han Rong shook his head, unwilling to say more. "However, it has only been a few days. Although Bohai's benevolent government is still insisting, it has actually failed. Now there are not many people who have moved out, but there are many people who want to move back. But the land has been divided, so there is no idle land. They were resettled, and the counties refused to accept them for naturalization, making them unable to return home.”

Han Rong let out a long sigh. "I knew today, why bother at the beginning."

Simpi said nothing.

Although he is in northern Xinjiang, he has been in touch with Zhong Yao, Xun Chen and others. Naturally, he knows that Bohai's benevolent government cannot be sustained, but there is no end to it.

This is also the reason why he rushed to see Han Rong as soon as he heard that Han Rong had come to Wancheng.

At present, there are still enough qualifications and no direct relationship with the court. There are only a few people who can speak in front of the emperor, and Han Rong is one of them.

Chapter 1235 Keep Calm

"Me?" Han Rong was very surprised.

"Except for Duke Han, I can't think of anyone who is more suitable to speak up." Xinpi bowed his hands again and said earnestly: "The emperor is a person who knows how to repay his kindness. Duke Han has been an official for many years, but he has never spoken to the emperor. If you can speak, The emperor will give some thin noodles."

Han Rong squinted at Sim Pi, and at the white bear cloak on his body. "I didn't expect you Xin Zuozhi to use this method."

Xin Pi hurriedly waved his hands. "Mr. Han, don't misunderstand. Even if there is no such thing, I should express my heart."

"Then tell me how I can speak up so that I can keep this old face so that I don't lose it at the end of the day."

Seeing Han Rong's tone loosened, Xin Pi smiled. "Did Mr. Han know that the Son of Heaven redraws the borders of the state and arranges for the garrison?"

Han Rong looked bewildered. "Since Xiaowu set up the Department of Governors, the thirteen prefectures have been established. Why do you want to change it all of a sudden?"

"The Governor's Department was originally just for supervision, and it was divided according to household registration. In fact, there were many inconveniences. Especially in Liangzhou, which is two or three thousand miles from east to west, it is impossible for the Governor to take care of the whole territory. There are many rebellions in Liangzhou, which is related to this. The emperor plans to re-divide The borders of the state are to make the garrisons of the various ministries have similar jurisdictions, so that it is convenient to guard the border, instead of being exhausted."

"What does this have to do with the Ruying people?"

"Zengzhou, the garrison requires a large number of officials and generals. As long as you can become an official, it doesn't matter where you get naturalized in the future."

Suddenly, Han Rong nodded slightly, but his expression was not relaxed, and even a little uneasy.

"Mr. Han is worried that there are too many people?"

Han Rong sighed softly: "Although I live in seclusion in the village, I still care about current affairs. I know that the emperor is on guard against the people of Ruying, but I have always been careful not to cause such a big case as the party's imprisonment. If the people of Ruying want to take this opportunity Get out of trouble, the momentum is too fierce, will it..."

"It is indeed possible, but because of the serious consequences, it must be made public." Simpi patted the railing. "If there are only one or two people, there is no need to alarm the emperor with the recommendation of the Ruying people. But now there are too many people, and there are dozens of well-known people, and the total number is about a hundred. If the emperor is not notified in advance, someone who wants to play will be played in the future. On the contrary, it cannot be explained. This is a problem, and the emperor must know it. If it must be solved, it is better to put it in the open than to do it in private."

Han Rong understood what Xin Pi meant, and felt that what he said was reasonable, so he nodded slightly to express his approval.

"Gongda thinks so too?"

"Yes, but as the guardian of Youyan, it is not appropriate for him to come forward." Simpi paused, and then said: "With heavy soldiers in hand, every move has too much influence, so we must be careful."

Han Rong nodded in satisfaction. "In this case, let me come forward in this matter. Be open and honest, and get rid of this old disease."

"Thank you, Mr. Han."

"Don't thank me in a hurry, I haven't finished yet." Han Rong said: "Since I'm the one to come forward, I'll decide when and how to say it. You can't rush me."

Simpi was stunned for a moment, then said again: "It's only natural."

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"Your Majesty, who is this Duke Han? He has such a face that he shocked so many people when he arrived in Wancheng? Even Mrs. Tang, who seldom writes letters, sent letters." Xiaoqiao held a document he had just received. , tilting his head, puzzled.

Liu Xie, who was leaning over the bed reading a book, looked away from the book. "Madam Tang's letter?"