Chapter 94 Digging the Canal
The training ground should not be allowed to enter the training ground, but recently many merchants and nobles who came here came, and Li Guang could not refuse it. These people were not good at sending these gods of wealth away in the name of rewarding the three armies.
Their purpose is very famous, which is to have more contact with Prince Liu Che, to give him an impression, and to do business in order to make it easier in the future.
These merchants were headed by the Qi family where Qi Xiu'er was, the Cao family where Cao Jin was, and the nobles were headed by Empress Dowager Dou's distant cousin Xu Wen. After putting down the wine, meat and food, they asked Li Guang for Liu Che's residence, and led a group of followers to visit the prince.
It would not be impossible to sweep them out. After all, Li Guang is the local county magistrate, so it is not impossible to give them a chance to cling to him. He himself has selfish thoughts. The higher the status of Shangjun in the prince's heart, the greater the possibility of him being appointed as a marquis in the future.
"Miss Qi, don't take the road aside, so go find the prince yourself. Everyone is interested in getting to know His Highness the Prince!" Cao Jin said with a smile.
With his eyes full of phoenixes, Qi Xiu'er said softly: "Uncle Xu is still here, how dare Xiu'er act rashly? I'm very familiar with the way to the prince's residence. I don't want to act with so many people. Isn't this a smashing of the sign of my Qi family?"
Xu Wen has a slightly fat body, ordinary appearance, and a very peaceful temperament. Even the county magistrate in Shangjun did not fight for the leisure time, but was promoted to heaven by himself. The power of the relatives cannot be ignored.
He smiled calmly, "Xu is just a fun place. The prince's young hero, anyone wants to meet him. But when it comes to Miss Qi's character, Xu still believed it.
Her father and I were old friends in the past, and Miss Qi was also considered to be the one I grew up watching. I have never done anything to kill chickens and retrieve eggs, and ignore credibility."
"Thank you for Uncle Xu's trust. Hehe, Xiu'er will invite you to the mansion to reunite with your father one day.
You haven't seen my father for a long time. The flowers and plants in the mansion are in full bloom. I hope County Magistrate Xu will not dislike the simplicity of the mansion." Qi Xiu'er bowed respectfully.
"Go, you must go, hahaha!" Xu Wen laughed.
Taking advantage of Xu Wen's conversation with other nobles, Cao Jin jumped forward, with the goal of being able to communicate with Qi Xiuer who led the way.
Cao Jin straightened his clothes and said softly: "Miss Qi has reached the age of marriage. If you have a favorite candidate, can Cao know that it is better to send a gift as soon as possible?"
Seeing Cao Jin walk to him, Qi Xiuer instinctively kept a distance for a while, and smiled with a pretty face: "Yes, it's already there!"
"When? When? Why don't I know? Who is that person? It makes people so intrigued!" Cao Jin asked several questions in a row.
When someone asked this, Qi Xiu'er felt a little uncomfortable. What does her marriage have to do with you? It's just a lie, so why not tell it all. Qi Xiu'er's eyes turned around and brought some girls to the heart of her youth.
"There is no need for me to tell you the other girls. I can only tell you who he is. He is the Prince's Highness we are looking for!"
Although Qi Xiu'er didn't look like a fake, Cao Jin still breathed a sigh of relief, "Miss Qi, you are joking. Who is the prince? How can we merchants join in marriage? Not to mention the life experience, even the prince's age is not allowed."
"Why not? How many unmarried women in Shangjuncheng don't want to get married with the prince and be united forever?"
"This is impossible for you!" Cao Jin said angrily.
"What if I am willing to live alone for the prince?" Qi Xiu'er teased.
"This..." Cao Jin's face stuttered.
Liu Che lived not far from the training ground. After a while, everyone arrived outside the house.
Among these people, Xu Wen, the relative of the foreigner, came up under the eyes of everyone and whispered loudly at the door: "The merchants and royal relatives in Shangjun City came to visit His Royal Highness the Prince. My name is Xu Wen, who is the nephew of Empress Dowager Dou. I invite the prince to come out and speak on behalf of everyone to relieve my admiration!"
Haha, it was the one who came from Empress Dowager Dou. Liu Che didn't want to give him face. Liu Che was tired of those incompetent but had a status to gain. No matter how good a person is, he would definitely not be as close to the people step by step, and thus gain a job.
But he said politely: "It turns out that County Magistrate Xu is here. I have heard of you a long time ago. I am still a good minister during my tenure. But I don't like the noise, so let the guards of Ma invite you to the reception room for a discussion. He represents me. Just mention anything or opinions to him!"
"This...well." Xu Wen sighed.
"Miss Xiu'er is here?"
"The girl is here!"
"I have something to discuss with you, please stay!" Liu Che said lightly.
Ignoring the sourness beside him, Qi Xiu'er smiled and said, "The girl in the folk knows!"
After Ma Zhiyu led everyone away, Liu Che looked at Qi Xiu'er in the first sight.
She wore a long blue dress with a delicate figure out of style. The Hanfu was simple and beautiful, and she had a unique charm. The beauty was a beauty. Unfortunately, she had been in business for a long time and was a bit merciless.
"Does Miss Qi know what's wrong with me asking you?"
"The young woman is the head of a wealthy iron smelter. It is impossible for the prince to be in love with the young woman. As far as the young woman knows, the prince posted a notice in Shangjun city, announcing his intention to build a canal. The channels of dozens of miles are consuming manpower and material resources.
You may only look for a private girl for one purpose, that is, to purchase iron tools for digging canals. I wonder if what the private girl said is right?" Qi Xiu'er looked at Liu Che delicately.
Liu Che smiled and said slowly: "The head of Qi's family is indeed smart. He guessed my idea at once. You are right. I just want to buy you a batch of shovels and other essential tools.
The money I used to buy armored clothes some time ago has been prepared and will be delivered to your house soon. I wonder if you are satisfied?"
"The young girl dare not say a word. If she annoys the girl Sichun in Shangjun city, our Qi family can't afford it..." Qi Xiu'er blinked and pretended to be pitiful.
Unexpectedly, he was teased by this woman. Liu Che said helplessly: "I don't have any thoughts on this. Miss Qi should not say anything. Starting construction and repairing canals is what I want to do."
There are two future wives in Chang'an City. Except for women who must marry, such as Ajiao, Wei Zifu and others, the other women do not want to show mercy.
Not that it's not possible,
But Liu Che thought,
This kind of dedication is necessary...
If he wants to become an emperor, he will never be a passionate seed.
After saying goodbye to Qi Xiu'er, Liu Che invited the veteran General Luan Bu and Li Guang, the county magistrate, to build a canal, but these two people could not avoid it. One provided troops and the other provided the power to build a canal.
Liu Che talked a lot with them, and he didn't pay much attention to the time limit issue. In addition to the main channel, there are branch channels. Although they are far inferior to the Ling Canal built by Qin Shihuang, they are also a considerable project volume, so it is unreasonable to seek speed.
Chapter completed!