I was a gentleman in ancient times

Xie Zhuo was cheeky and stalked and stayed, and Tao Jin had no choice.Originally, he wanted to give up the bed to him, so he just dealt with it on the couch by the window.However, before his plan was implemented, he was dragged down on the bed by Xie Zhuo.

As soon as he looked up, he saw Xie Zhuo's smiling face, "A Jin, it's cold, and I've already warmed the bed for you, why are you still hesitating?"

Being so close suddenly, Tao Jin panicked and froze, not daring to move.Xie Zhuo sneered, "You've been tired for so long, go to bed early."

Even if he had any unruly thoughts, he couldn't bear to torment the tired Tao Jin at this time, he really just wanted to warm Ah Jin's bed.

Tao Jin didn't know Xie Zhuo's thoughts, and to a large extent, he didn't believe what he said.After a long time, there was no movement from the other party. Tao Jin turned his head and saw that Xie Zhuo had closed his eyes.

He breathed a sigh of relief, it seemed that he had thought too much.Then he also relaxed, and Xie Zhuo's shallow breathing sounded beside him, and the warm body temperature came, making his hands and feet warm up quickly.Recently, because of something on his mind, he always suffers from insomnia, the weather is cold, and his body is still cold until dawn.Now that there is a heat source by his side, he is very attached to it, so he moved in gently, and soon fell asleep.

At this time, Xie Zhuo just opened his eyes, he smiled slightly, and hugged him into his arms.He knew Tao Jin's stress and fatigue these days, and the dark circles under A Jin's eyes made him feel distressed when he looked at it from the sidelines.There is no way, this person is just like this, as long as he is accounted for, no matter what he does, he will be meticulous, and he will never complain.

It is such a person, it is worth putting him on the tip of my heart.

Tao Jin and the others were waiting for Wei Su's reply, but they never expected him to come.

When they received the news and rushed out of the city to meet him, Wei Su had already arrived.

The two were stunned. They hadn't heard the news of Mr. Wei's return to Sichuan. Why did he come suddenly?

"Sir, why didn't you bring a letter when you came here?" Tao Jin was delighted with a hint of doubt.Wei Su was the happiest one to come in person.

Wei Su smiled and said, "What are you doing with the letter? I also decided to come to Sichuan temporarily. Bringing the letter to you will actually delay your work."

Xie Zhuo saw that Wei Su only brought a few guards and nothing else, so it can be said that he was easygoing.But, why did the king agree with him to come to Shu alone?There is no sign at all.

"Sir, why didn't you see the documents issued when you came to Sichuan? If we had seen the court documents earlier, we should have been prepared. We were caught off guard, and we didn't have time to prepare for the ceremony." Xie Zhuo said strangely.

Wei Su glared at him, "What are you doing with these vain things? I'm not a superficial person, and I want you to make a big fuss about these useless rituals."

Xie Zhuo smiled and rubbed his head, "That's true, sir is naturally different. I'm just curious, logically speaking, the gentleman in the court is also indispensable, it is impossible for the king to let him enter Shu at this time .”

Why does Mr. Wei seem to have escaped?Mr. is the Prime Minister of the country with one person under one person and over ten thousand people, who in the court would dare to make things difficult?Could it be that something happened with the king?Xie Zhuo had a keen mind and secretly speculated.

Wei Su's heart skipped a beat when he heard the words, but he didn't dare to show any clues, and said solemnly: "The affairs of the court are in the hands of the ministers, and there is not much more than me. On the contrary, the affairs of Shu are the most important thing, I don't Come and stare and never worry."

Yeah?Xie Zhuo still had some doubts, he never believed that Qin Zhan would let Wei Su come here alone.

Wei Su was afraid that the two people would ask more questions, so he urged: "After driving all the way, I feel uncomfortable, rest first, and talk about it later."

Tao Jin nodded again and again, "Mr. is right. Fortunately, Mr. is here, and now all the problems are no longer a problem. I have already prepared Mr.'s residence. After Mr. rests, I will meet again." Ask questions one by one."

"It's just right." Wei Su heaved a sigh of relief, as expected, she was still A Jin's bosom friend.

Xie Zhuo stroked his chin and didn't speak anymore, but his face showed a pensive look.

Because Wei Su didn't want to disturb too much.So, in the evening, Tao Jin and the others prepared a small family banquet, which was regarded as a cleansing for Wei Su.

Tao Jin couldn't wait any longer, and talked about the difficulties she encountered at the banquet.Then he looked at Wei Su anxiously, "Mr. Wei, the main reason is the lack of manpower. Now the shelf has been set up, and we can start work at any time, but we suffer from the lack of manpower."

Wei Su asked how they did it before, and Tao Jin and Xie Zhuo talked about it one by one.Wei Su nodded, "I know about this matter. In any case, the manpower of the workshop is critical, and I will find a way."

Seeing Wei Su's calm promise, Tao Jin must have a solution.He couldn't help rubbing his hands happily, and he knew that what they couldn't think of and couldn't do, was not a problem at all in front of Mr. Wei.

"The situation in Sichuan is roughly the same. I don't know where to start, sir?" After explaining the current situation clearly, Xie Zhuo asked.

Wei Su propped his head up, playing with the wine bottle in his hand, "There is no rush for the rest, I will go to see Mr. Duanmu tomorrow."

Duanmu Song has been studying the city defense crossbow given to him by Wei Su for so long, and there has been no news, and he does not know how it is going.Ruan Ji also went there, I don't know if they can get along well.

This is what Wei Su is most worried about. The experimental research workshop can be said to be the elite team of Qin State in the future, and it must constantly innovate.Whether it is new weapons and armaments or the necessities of life that the people can use, they will all be nourished and rooted here, and its development will determine whether Qin will be truly strong in the future.

This is also convenient, because Mr. Duanmu's experimental workshop is not too far from the armament workshop.The main reason is for the convenience of communication. Once something new is developed, it will be sent to the armament workshop for production very quickly, and any problems can be discussed with them in time.

When Wei Su raised this point, neither of them objected. Tao Jin was already thinking about arranging people to send her husband there tomorrow.

Wei Su glanced at Xie Zhuo, "How about the arrangement for you before? What progress has been made?"

Xie Zhuo said with a smile: "Sir, you can rest assured that I will handle the matter. I have already let people inquire about the power of the Yue Kingdom, and I am planning to organize it into a book and send it to the king's capital. But it will save this trip when the gentleman comes. gone."

After speaking, he took out a book from his pocket, got up and held it to Wei Su with both hands.Knowing Xie Zhuo's ability, Wei Su was naturally relieved, took it casually, flipped through it, and asked casually, "What about Suicheng?"

Xie Zhuo frowned, and pondered: "Suicheng is a bit complicated, and I only know some superficial rumors and rumors here. It will take some time for the real and definite news."

Suicheng is located in a remote place. Although it is connected to Shu, it is not like the plains in the middle of Shu. There are many mountains and rivers in its boundaries.Because the roads are difficult, communication is inconvenient.

In the past, the layout of Xie Zhuo's forces was almost all in the capitals of the princes and kings, or in the boundaries of important cities and towns.He really didn't pay attention to a remote place like Suicheng. If Wei Su hadn't focused on the minerals in Suicheng, he would never have noticed.

But since Mr. Wei wants to attack Suicheng, it is naturally different.Xie Zhuo sent someone there after receiving Wei Su's mission, but there is no reply so far.He was not idle either, and checked a lot of documents about Suicheng, but he would ask people to inquire about anyone who came from Suicheng.It's just that these gossips are not necessarily certain.

Wei Su nodded, not in a hurry, "It's best to get a detailed map of Suicheng, so that it will be convenient for future emergencies."

Xie Zhuo hesitated to speak, Wei Su noticed it, and said with a smile: "Whatever you want to say, just say it."

Xie Zhuo pondered for a while, and finally said, "The copper mine in Suicheng is quite large, and almost all the weapons produced in Yue Kingdom come from it." He glanced at Wei Su and saw him nodding seriously Listening to my own words, I expressed my concerns, "It's just that sir, you know that although Suicheng is close to the land of Qin and Shu, the mountains are high and the roads are dangerous. The road to Shu is already difficult, but the mountain road next to the border of Suicheng is even more difficult. .Qin took Suicheng, but can those copper mines be transported to Shu?"

"Even if we can overcome the difficulties and transport the copper mines to Shu, the manpower and material resources spent are probably even more incalculable. If this is the case, why bother to seize Suicheng? There are also copper mines in Shu, but the scale is not large. Big, but it is much more convenient than Suicheng."

He didn't know the actual situation before, but after he learned about the topography of Suicheng and Shu, he felt a faint worry in his heart.If it took a lot of effort to take down Suicheng, but it was useless, wouldn't it be thankless?

Unless the country of Yue can be conquered in one fell swoop, the general equipment workshop will be relocated to the country of Yue in the future.However, it is still a little risky. Yue is not as safe as Shu, and the purpose of Qin's wanton production of weapons can be seen immediately by anyone with a heart.At the beginning, Mr. General prepared workshops and trained troops in Shu, just for hiding.But in this way, how can it be hidden?Once exposed, how can other countries let Qin succeed?

As long as other vassal states launch a crusade, the Yue state without natural barriers can only be slaughtered like fish on a chopping board.Then why bother?Moreover, although the Yue State is a small country, it is still difficult for the current Qin State to take it together.

Tao Jin was dumbfounded when he uttered all his thoughts, he had never thought of such a situation.He agreed that Mr. Wei's plan was definitely not wrong, but listening to what Xie Zhuo said, it seemed that this was not the case.

Wei Su tapped the table with his fingers, and faced Xie Zhuo's question, the smile on his face remained unchanged, and he was even somewhat satisfied.Being able to ask such a key question shows that he has observed and thought with his heart, and the progress will be obvious only when he can think independently.

"My goal is Suicheng, but the country of Yue doesn't matter much." A small country like the country of Yue can be acquired anytime, anywhere as long as one wants.However, as Xie Zhuo said, it is useless to seek it now, it is better to put it there, and it can also deceive people's eyes and ears.

Hearing Wei Su say such a thing, it means that the workshop will not be moved away from Shu.That's right, now that it's been built with so much effort, wouldn't it be a hassle to move around?

It's just... Xie Zhuo frowned and thought about it, "Could it be that Mr. has a way to transport minerals to Sichuan?"

If it is road construction, the cost is too high, right?So is there any other way?

Wei Su smiled and said, "Didn't it mean that there are many mountains and rivers in Suicheng?"

"That's right! Isn't it... Could it be..." Wei Su's words made Xie Zhuo's head spin rapidly.

The two of them were having a riddle-like conversation, which made Tao Jin scratch his head, why didn't this Xie Zhuo speak clearly.

Xie Zhuo had already organized his thoughts at this time, "Sir, do you mean to give up the land and take the water?"

Tao Jin suddenly realized.

Wei Su nodded, not bad, he just mentioned something, Xie Zhuo already thought of it.

No wonder, Mr. asked to prepare the map of Suicheng, and asked Ah Jin to preside over the ship workshop. It turns out that this aspect has been considered long ago.Xie Zhuo felt ashamed of himself, and admired Wei Su's exhaustive strategy even more.

Wei Su continued: "The mountains in Shu are high and the roads are dangerous, but the waterways extend in all directions. I plan to develop the waterways. In the future, not only the minerals from Suicheng, but also the tea from Shu, will it be difficult to transport them?"

He hasn't said yet that his vigorous development of waterways has a more important role, which will be revealed in the future.

Xie Zhuo stood up and turned around several times in a hurry. They Xie's family manages tea, and they travel over mountains and mountains every year, but they are too aware of the cost of the journey.Mr. Wei said that as long as the waterway works, the loss of tea leaves alone can be reduced a lot, and in this way, the benefits will be doubled.

Not to mention the minerals in Suicheng, when the time comes, they will be mined and transported directly to Sichuan by water, which can be said to be effortless, no different from picking up items at your own door.

"That's a good idea. I'll have someone draw the topographic map of Suicheng, so we can explore the route of the waterway." Xie Zhuo couldn't wait, he wanted to have a fleet of ships right away and experience it.

"The ship workshop hasn't been built yet, how can you walk without a ship?" Tao Jin couldn't help pouring cold water on him.

"Isn't this... the ship coming sooner or later? With Ah Jin in charge of the ship workshop, what are you afraid of?" Xie Zhuo walked over and said flatteringly.

"Why aren't you afraid? The master told me to be in charge of the ship workshop. But I have no experience at all, and I have to slowly explore all of this. To be honest, I have no idea."

"Since the husband has given it to Ah Jin, I believe that Ah Jin will be able to do a good job. If it doesn't work, there will be a master behind him at the helm."

Of these two people, Wei Su sat on the top seat and saw everything in his eyes, his eyes were a little sore, biting his sore gums, Wei Su coughed a few times on purpose.You guys are going too far, are there any outsiders here?Why not show affection regardless of occasion?Haven't heard a word, Xiu Enai dies quickly!

Only then did the two think of Wei Su, Tao Jin blushed in embarrassment, Xie Zhuo had a thick skin, but didn't think there was anything wrong.They were just talking, and they didn't do anything, so why avoid people.

"Okay, let's take it one step at a time." Wei Su pressed his swollen temples. He doesn't hold a lot of alcohol, he only drank a few bottles, and he was a little dizzy. "Let's do this today. Regarding the matter of Suicheng, we have to wait for the imperial army to come. There is still time, but Ah Zhuo, you have to listen carefully to the news of Suicheng and the country of Yue."

"Yes! Sir." Xun Qi saluted in response.