Cub Nursery

After a day of rest, the green bird got up from the bed at dawn, put on the prosthesis, took a deep breath and went out.

Some people outside have already woken up early, and they are all full of energy.

The umbrella-making workshop is very large-scale, and the canteen alone occupies an entire building on the upper and lower floors.

Even though he has been here for dinner more than once, Green Bird still can't help but hold his head high, walk forward without squinting, and line up at the front.

The food in the dining hall is excellent, the meat is full, there are vegetables for every meal, and occasionally fresh fruits can be eaten, which is much better than what Green Bird used to eat in the village.

Holding the food and finding a free table, the green bird carefully ate every bite of the food. He cherished this opportunity very much. Everything here is better than before, even better than when he was a Taoist soldier. Such a good treatment is worth it. He goes to cherish.

"Green Bird." Xiao Qiu came over with the food and sat down, then leaned towards the Green Bird, and said with a smile, "I'll be in your group later."

"Anything you want." Green Bird said lightly.

He is not familiar with Xiaoqiu, the dormitory is just next to each other, and they just met yesterday.

Xiao Qiu is missing a few toes, he can't walk fast, and his cultivation level is not high. Compared with the green bird, he is not good enough.

"Green Bird, I heard that Master Yan is going to select people from the group. Does it mean that the person who works the most will be selected?" Xiao Qiu asked in a low voice.

"I don't know." Green Bird thought about what the brown pig said, I'm afraid Yan Xun's selection will not be that simple.

A flash of anger flashed in Xiao Qiu's eyes, and he quickly changed into a smiling face, "Yeah, who knows what Master Yan is thinking, we just need to work harder. I don't think it is difficult to make an umbrella, no matter bamboo or steel, For us Taoist soldiers with cultivation base, it is very simple."

"En." The green bird nodded slightly.

Even if you have never used an ordinary umbrella, you have seen it before. The structure is not difficult. Even ordinary people can make those simple parts, let alone those who have cultivated Taoist soldiers.

It's just that simple umbrella making is not easy, just because Yan Xun said to choose people.

To be selected to make a war umbrella, it is worthwhile to come to the border town for a walk!

After carefully eating all the meals, the green bird stood up and walked outside.

Xiao Qiu hurriedly took a few mouthfuls of food from behind, and limped to keep up.

Yan Xun was already waiting outside with the cubs. Seeing that everyone had come, he said, "We're starting to divide into groups today. You'll divide them up by yourself first, and we'll make adjustments according to the situation later."

A group of people quickly gathered around the green bird, most of them gathered because they saw that the green bird had a high level of cultivation and could hardly see any flaws.Xiao Qiu clung to the green bird tightly, looking very familiar.

"Now you follow the cubs to learn skills." Yan Xun said, "Green Bird, your group will follow me."

Many people looked at Lvniao and the others enviously, and Xiao Qiu looked overjoyed.

At the beginning, Yan Xun received the green bird at the gate of the city, and later took it to the Baoyutang Medical Center. Later, he took the train all the way back, Yan Xun also talked to the green bird, and the brown pig was in the middle, the green bird can say He is the person Yan Xun is most familiar with among this group of disabled Taoist soldiers.

Leading Green Bird and others into the workshop, Yan Xun said seriously: "The parts you are responsible for are relatively complicated, and the machines are huge and dangerous. Before doing the work, let me tell you about the dangers that may occur..."

In the workshop not far away, a group of Taoist soldiers stood in front of Jing Fengye. He had a serious face, and even his voice seemed quite serious.

A few disabled Taoist soldiers used to be the existence of the border city, and killed many monsters. However, facing Jing Fengye's aura that was so heavy that it almost turned into reality, they all tensed up and couldn't speak at all.

"Umbrellas seem simple, but it's not easy to make them well and look good." Jingfeng Ye said, "In addition to ordinary oil-paper umbrellas, there are also automatic umbrellas, folding umbrellas, semi-automatic umbrellas, and multi-layer folding umbrellas. Every part looks the same, but is actually very different.”

Jing Fengye picked up the automatic umbrella that the cubs had built in advance, and turned it on in front of everyone.

The palm-length umbrella, which seems to be no thicker than a fist, suddenly unfolds after pressing the switch. It is so huge, and the umbrella handle can be extended.

This kind of umbrella is completely different from the oil-paper umbrella. It is really, really...novel and convenient. Only the handle of the umbrella is made of wood, and the rest are all made of steel. It is sure to sell for a big price.

Jing Fengye didn't seem to see these people with bright eyes, so he picked up other umbrellas to show them one by one.

"We are going to make these umbrellas. In the future, we will make big umbrellas that can be put on carriages, and umbrellas that can be used as temporary tents." Jing Fengye said in a deep voice, "On the contrary, oil-paper umbrellas are the least made..."

Several people's expressions were serious, the contempt for the oil-paper umbrella had disappeared, replaced by strong interest and awe of Jing Fengye.

Yan Xun also finished showing the umbrella, and then said, "Okay, let's turn on the machine."

The machine is powered by a steam engine, the rumbling sound is extremely loud, and the parts produced are very precise.Yan Xun led the team to build parts bit by bit, and then used the shadow magnification method to calibrate, and then arranged specific work according to the level of Green Bird and others.

After working all day, Yan Xun met Jing Fengye and the cubs in the dining hall.

"How?" Yan Xun peeled an egg and put it in front of Jing Fengye.

Jing Fengye broke open the egg, ate the yolk inside, and returned the egg white to Yan Xun.

"It's all very good. A group leader will be elected in a few days." The Shaking Cub said, "We will be able to assemble a lot of umbrellas in a short time."

"Every umbrella has to be sewed with a label. After all, this is an umbrella from my fiefdom." Yan Xun said, "It is also an umbrella from the Conservation Hall, so people can't just copy it."

"En." Shaking Mountain Cub nodded hastily.

There is a huge cement sculpture image of cubs outside the umbrella workshop, and some parts of the umbrella also have cub prints, and with the labels sewn on, it is more intuitive to see where the umbrella came from.

Green Bird also had dinner here, and it was already dark, most of the machines in the workshop had stopped working, and most of the people went back to the dormitory to rest.

However, there were still oil lamps on outside, illuminating the road ahead for the night watchmen.

"Green Bird, when can we rest? My eyes are blurred by doing the same job every day." Xiao Qiu ran to the Green Bird House and chattered, "I don't know where to go when I rest. This workshop There are no villages, no shops, and even border towns, so can you just sleep for a rest?"

The green bird didn't speak, but meditated on the bed.

Xiao Qiu didn't even think about what the green bird could say. He knew the green bird well. It was a saw-billed gourd, and it didn't speak at all.

"Master Yan has come here every time these days, but he talks less and less, and I don't know if he has someone in mind." Xiao Qiu looked carefully at the face of the green bird and said, "If we are lucky, we can be selected. That's fine. Even if I'm not selected, you, Green Bird, will definitely be selected."

"Me?" Green Bird opened his eyes fiercely, "I may not be chosen either."

"I think you will definitely be selected. You, Green Bird, are the most serious in your work. You have never been lazy, and you have even talked to Lord Yan." Xiao Qiu envied, "I have seen you standing By Lord Yan's side, you must have known Lord Yan a long time ago, right?"

Green Bird did not deny that although he did not know Yan Xun very early, he was indeed earlier than these people.

"You will definitely be selected, and then please speak more for the brothers." Xiao Qiu's eyes widened, and then he pretended to be happy, "Green Bird, I will definitely recommend you to be my brother at that time." Team leader, if you get a chance to make a battle umbrella in the future, don't forget about us."

"No." The green bird whispered.

He didn't know what Xiaoqiu's purpose was, but he was definitely going to make a battle umbrella!

A few days later, Green Bird was indeed elected as the team leader.

A few days later, Yan Xun came to the workshop in person, "Lvniao, Xiaoqiu, you two come with me."

Green Bird was shocked, knowing that he had been chosen, he immediately arranged the work for himself and Xiao Qiu, and strode to follow.

Xiaoqiu's face was full of disbelief, and then he patted his face in ecstasy, and strode out of the workshop amidst the envy of everyone.

There were already many selected people outside, and Xiao Qiu saw the green bird standing at the front, so he ran over and stood behind him.

"You are all the first batch of people to be selected. Follow me first to try to make a war umbrella. If it is suitable, you will stay. If it is not suitable, you will go back to make a normal umbrella." Yan Xun said, "The war umbrella is different from the ordinary umbrella. Relying on machines, everything needs to be made by hand, and the parts inside are all secrets among secrets..."

Having seen the ability of Zhan Umbrella, none of the people present despised him, they all followed behind seriously, listening to Yan Xun's words seriously.

Yan Xun led everyone into the workshop. This is a road that many people don't know. It is hidden among many buildings. Even if you look from the outside, you can't find it at all. There are many trap doors. , cannot be opened at all.

"From now on, you will eat and live here, and the dining hall will be separated from them." Yan Xun said, "Whoever doesn't want to, you can go back now."

No one moved.

This is just a single concrete building with two floors above the ground and one floor below the ground. Between the thick load-bearing columns, there are many extremely complicated tools that they have never seen before.

Behind Yan Xun stood the cubs, all of them looked calm, because everything here belonged to them.

Behind the cubs stood a row of green umbrellas.

Some of these umbrellas are opened, some are half-open, and some are completely closed, just placed against the wall so casually.

"Battle umbrella!" Xiao Qiu lowered his voice excitedly, "A battle umbrella that can protect yourself and kill monsters! It's more powerful than the guns used by the Taoist soldiers on the outer city wall. It's a good thing."

Green Bird's eyes lit up, thinking that these umbrellas were about to be made from his own hands, he felt that the blood in his body was about to boil.

This is the first step they have taken to guard the border town, and it is also the biggest step.

No one wants to quit at this moment, food and lodging is nothing here, as long as they can make these umbrellas and guard the border town, then they are unsung heroes who guard the border town.

"Since no one wants to quit, let's start to divide the work now." The cubs behind Yan Xun dispersed and called the person he had chosen. Yan Xun also nodded at Lvniao and Xiaoqiu, letting them come over.

"The only things that can be used to make a war umbrella are the simplest tools such as a hammer and pliers." Yan Xun explained, "The green cotton cloth is even more difficult to cut, and you need special scissors to cut it. The cubs work together, and they only sew twice a day."

Yan Xun picked up a battle umbrella, disassembled it in front of Lvniao and Xiaoqiu, and turned it into individual parts, then picked up some of the parts and said, "You are responsible for making these parts, smash them with a hammer, There is charcoal fire support over there... I am not strong enough, you come with me..."

Beside, Jing Fengye had already finished what he needed to say, and was picking up the hammer and smashing it hard on the parts.

Sensing Yan Xun's approach, Jing Fengye paused, as if he had changed directly, even a smile appeared on his face.

"Adjusting the appearance of parts depends on a hammer first. Some skilled masters can even use a piece of iron to knock out pots and pans." Yan Xun said, "Look at his movements, that part is gradually changing. Be what we need."

Jing Fengye's movements were not fast, but they were not slow either.

Under the gaze of everyone, the parts held by the pliers gradually changed their appearance.

Finally the parts were formed, Jing Fengye picked them up and glanced at Yan Xun.

"Tell me first." Yan Xun hurriedly said, "We're here to learn. I'm not strong enough to give them a demonstration."

"Then I'll say it." Jing Fengye nodded to Yan Xun, and began to explain the technique he just used.

After explaining, Jing Fengye took a step back and handed the parts to Yan Xun.

These methods were given to him by Yan Xun back then. Even with the help of Flame Cubs and Black and White Cubs, some delicate parts had to be hammered out one by one. At that time, Yan Xun also did not have enough strength. Then he said sentence by sentence next to him, and he took a hammer and beat with a hammer.

Although it is not the same workshop as it was then, the people have not changed and are still the same as before.

Yan Xun pinched the parts to explain to Lvniao and Xiao Qiu. When he spoke, there was always a smile in the corners of his eyes and eyebrows. Even if he deliberately kept a straight face, his voice was full of warmth that was hard to ignore.

He has always been like this to his own people. Even if he is not that strong, he still tries his best to protect the people around him.

The green bird has only one foot. Although he stands firmly, he will still be affected when he swings a heavy hammer.

"Green Bird, you need to get used to it first, let Xiao Qiu try the beating work first." Yan Xun said, "I guess with the ability of the two of you, after a few days of adaptation, you will be no different from ordinary people. Even if you can't, I will Help you think of a simple mechanism..."

They are still Dao soldiers, and they have the same strength, but because their bodies are not so coordinated, it is not convenient to use force.

Yan Xun did not simply give up on them, but tried to help them find more solutions, which made Green Bird feel warm in his heart.

Back when he was injured and returned to the village, many people deliberately ignored his cultivation and his status as a Taoist soldier, and only looked at his lost calf and foot, as if those ordinary men could be stronger than him of.

In fact, even without his calves and feet, he still has cultivation, and his strength is much greater than that of ordinary men.

"Okay, you guys get used to it first, and try to make parts after a few days." Yan Xun said relaxedly.

"Yes, Lord Yan." The green bird is not so relaxed, he has to work harder and make suitable parts as soon as possible, so as to live up to Lord Yan's kindness!

Yan Xun stayed in the umbrella workshop for a long time, but never showed up at the border town train station, causing many people to turn around anxiously.

Finally, Yan Xun was riding a war horse, followed by Jing Fengye and the cubs who were also riding horses, and a fast ant marching monster running behind.

Seeing someone coming from a distance, Brother Huan hurried out to greet him on the wide concrete road ahead.

Seeing someone in front of him, the war horse stopped immediately after receiving Yan Xun's instruction.

Dahei at the back rushed forward and lay beside Yan Xun.

"My lord." Brother Huan was taken aback by the big black that came out, but he still said boldly, "Are there any suitable men in the workshop, but there are quite a few brothers. I have already contacted the brothers who are willing to marry. Everyone is ready."

These days, the umbrella-making workshop is being built vigorously, and the two textile workshops that have been separated are not idle.

Those brothers who were going to find a man all started to take care of themselves. They took out the rouge that they were reluctant to use on weekdays and wiped their faces. The chapped face and the back of the hands could be wiped off by basically rubbing the rouge. To bathe with soap is to meet men.

It's just that Yan Xun never came back, Brother Huan didn't dare to act rashly, so he could only wait.

"Well, I'll go to Daying in the border town." Yan Xun said.

Immediately Yan Xun and Jing Fengye went to the camp, and the cubs and brother Huan went back to the train station.

Dahei lay on the side of the road and thought for a while, then went back to the racecourse by himself.

When they got to the place, Yan Xun told the story.

"I've already prepared the people. Master Yan will let them meet at some time." Yang Shuning said cheerfully.

"Tomorrow, I think the place will be in the canteen of the train station." Yan Xun decided.

Back at the train station, Yan Xun said enthusiastically, "Follow me to set up the dining hall."

"What's the arrangement?" The Shaking cub jumped up immediately.

The flower tree cub also ran out and asked, "My lord, in this way, many children will be conceived in a few days, right?"

"It depends on their own speed." Yan Xun laughed and said, "Let's go."

"I'll go as well."

"I'll go as well."

The cubs all popped up and ran to help.

The textile workshop is on holiday this day, and everyone can rest for a day.

Yan Xun brought the cubs to the dining hall early in the morning to wait, and Jing Fengye also followed.

There were two long tables at the entrance of the dining hall. Yan Xun took out a box, opened it and put it in front, and the cubs also took out the box in unison. Jing Fengye finally took out a box, but did not put it in front. Instead, he took out the mask inside and handed it to Yan Xun.

"For me?" Yan Xun took the mask and looked at it, then put it on.

When he led the cubs to paint the mask yesterday, Jing Fengye seemed to be busy with other things. I don't know when this mask was painted, but it is very beautiful.

The mask can just cover half of the face, and there are many beautiful patterns drawn around the eyes, the most obvious of which are the traces of dragon scales and the small bumps on the baby's head.

Putting on the mask, Yan Xun didn't seem so awkward standing with Jing Fengye again.

"It's beautiful." Jing Fengye said.

Yan Xun is thin and thin, with a pointed chin and a straight nose. The mask is very ironed. The lines on it are natural. It seems that Yan Xun was born with it, but it makes him look more like a monster.

A very beautiful monster.

"Of course." Yan Xun smiled and raised Jing Fengye's chin with two fingers, looked around and said, "I don't think you look bad, why don't you go sleep with me later?"

"I can't ask for it." Jing Fengye was very cooperative.

Yan Xun hurriedly put down his hands, he was not as tall as Jing Fengye, he was a little tired from lifting his arms all the time.

Brother Huan's house was crackling early in the morning.

"Father, why are you up so early? Want to see the man too?" Brother Huan rubbed his eyes and got up, confused.

Brother Ming has also applied a lot of rouge on his face these days, his face is as red as an egg that has been peeled off its shell.

"I'm not going, Brother Zheng is going." Brother Ming said, "The eggs are fried, go and eat them quickly. Didn't you say that you are going to play with those little cubs today?"

"En." Brother Huan nodded in a daze, and muttered, "Dad has been putting on rouge these days. I thought he wanted to find a man. Anyway, I don't object. Dad is still young, and it is not easy to find another man to take care of him." What kind of……"

Brother Ming blushed immediately, and said embarrassedly: "All the brothers in the workshop started to apply rouge. I saw that their faces are getting better and better. I can't stay like that, so I will follow suit. Besides, this rouge is made in the workshop. You don’t need to use it for nothing. Not to mention, the rouge really works, I’ve only been rubbing it for a few days, and my face looks younger.”

"Father is not old at all." Brother Huan swallowed the egg in one gulp, drank the soy milk, and went straight out the door.

Coincidentally, I ran into Brother Zheng who was already prepared, so Brother Huan simply went with him to the canteen of the train station.

"What kind of man are you looking for?" Brother Huan asked.

Brother Zheng was a little embarrassed. He was old and had looked for a man before, but unfortunately the man disappeared on the battlefield. Since then, he can only try his best to survive in the border town by himself, and never thought of looking for another man.

But since Yan Xun came, brother Zheng got a job, not to mention that the broken yard he lived in before was replaced by a better house, he had money in hand, and the food was better. My brother felt that he was not old yet, so he wanted to find a man.

Now Brother Huan asked, Brother Zheng said: "Honestly, there are not so many people with fancy intestines. It's best not to have seen the bustling capital. The two of you live in the border town in peace and stability, just follow in the footsteps of Master Yan. "

"Today are all Taoist soldiers, they have to follow in the emperor's footsteps." Brother Huan said with a smile.

"Master Yan is also following in the emperor's footsteps, it's the same." Brother Zheng said.

The two of them talked and laughed when they reached the entrance of the canteen of the train station, they both shut their mouths at the same time, feeling a little nervous.

Seeing Brother Huan inside, the cub Shaking Mountain hurriedly shouted: "Brother Huan, this way, this way, don't stand in the way at the door if you don't want to go in, come and stand with me."

Brother Huan hurried in.

Brother Zheng hesitated for a moment, and followed in. He saw a row of tables at the door with open boxes on them.

The one closest to the door is Yan Xun, holding a mask in his hand, he smiled at Brother Zheng and said, "Put this on before going in, so that others won't recognize you, the two of you can chat first, if it's appropriate, then Take off the mask."

"My lord!" Brother Zheng glanced at Yan Xun gratefully. He also thought that he might offend others if he didn't talk well, but he didn't expect such a good way, so he took the mask gratefully.