Da Wei Chun

Chapter 297
Gold nails save jade households, colorful phoenixes dance in Zhumen.

The corridors of the complex roads are exquisitely carved everywhere, with three eaves and four clusters, and five beasts present auspiciously.

There are pavilions, terraces, water pavilions, pavilions, verandahs, and boats, all of which are dizzying.

The one who enters is the high gate of the mansion facing east and west, and the one who goes to the east courtyard located in the east of the mansion.Like a game, Gao Zhan took Li Chengzhi from west to east, across Gaofu.

Feeling the coolness, Li Chengzhi clicked his tongue secretly as he looked at the emerald embankment of the Qinghu Lake and the green trees and flowers.

The mansion of more than 20 mu is still in such a Huasheng land.It's like building a Suzhou garden in Tiananmen Square...

After halfway through, it is roughly the position where the north gate of Gaofu leads directly to the mansion. Pieces of bright silk and satin, baskets of exquisite fresh fruit ingredients, polished rice and white noodles, and some silver coins and copper ingots were brought into the mansion and placed in an open space. in the secondary hospital.

Many servants and maidservants are sorting and counting, and there are a few men who are similar to those who are in charge of the mansion, keeping records.This seems to be a gift from the senior scholars in the row outside the door.

Really blatant?
He was silent, just sighed secretly.

Just passing by to take a look, Li Chengzhi couldn't stay too long, and continued to walk forward with Gao Zhan.

Just as he raised his foot, he suddenly heard an exclamation in his ear: "Li... Li Chengzhi? That's Li Chengzhi... Ouch..."

Just after yelling for a while, I heard another cry of pain, as if being slapped hard, the voice was crisp and urgent, and there was a crying tone.

Next to the government road is a small lake with scattered pavilions and green willows and bamboos on the shore.Under the green shade, beside the flowers and plants, there are several women sitting in a small pavilion, with a few tables in front of each of them, as if they are drinking to enjoy the cool.

That's where the sound comes from.

It was so familiar, as if engraved in his bones, Li Chengzhi turned his head sharply.

A white and tender girl, wearing a green shirt, leaned on the pavilion and looked around vigorously. Who else is it not Wei Yu?

The woman next to her was wearing a white dress, slim and graceful, with a handsome smile on her face.The tenderness in the eyes is like water, as the saying goes.

Gao Zhan was stunned for a while.

In the past, Gao Wenjun mostly accompanied the queen at this time. He really didn't expect to be in the mansion, let alone meet Li Chengzhi?
Otherwise, he wouldn't have brought Li Chengzhi across the house...

"Sister-in-law is here too, let's go and see Li!" Gao Zhan reminded in a low voice.

Sister-in-law?

Gao Meng's wife Yuan Ying, Yuan Ke's same-sister Princess Changle?

Instead, Yang Shu told him a few gossips, saying that although Yuanying was young, six years younger than Gao Meng, she was not inferior in wrist.Apart from her, Gao Meng didn't have a concubine or concubine.

It is estimated that it is hereditary from Gao's bloodline. Her aunt's cousin, that is, Queen Gao Ying is even more powerful than her.Fortunately, Yuan Ke is the emperor, otherwise he would have to follow in the same footsteps...

Thinking about gossip, Li Chengzhi followed Gao Zhan to the small pavilion.

Before he got close, Gao Wenjun gave him a blessing first, his eyes were full of tenderness, so thick that it seemed to turn into water.

Li Chengzhi secretly rejoiced: He didn't expect such a coincidence that he would meet him when he came to Gaofu for the first time?

This is not like later generations, where men and women fall in love freely.Even if the customs of the Northern and Southern Dynasties were open again, there would be no secret meeting of women who had not left the cabinet with men.So it's really not easy to meet each other.

Li Chengzhi raised his hand, smiled at Gao Wenjun, and bowed to the only young woman who was still sitting: "I have seen Your Highness!"

It should be that she inherited her mother's genes. Yuanying was born very beautiful. Although she is not as beautiful as Gao Wenjun and Gao Ying, she is definitely called a beautiful woman.

She nodded with a smile, her beautiful eyes were shining brightly, and she looked Li Chengzhi up and down: "Li Langjun is really handsome..."

Just after boasting half a sentence, laughter also followed: "Meicheng is like this, how do you let your daughter's family live?"

The flesh at the corner of Li Chengzhi's mouth twitched violently: in his life, what he hates the most is when someone says he is beautiful like a woman...

But this is a princess!

Li Chengzhi cursed in his heart, but he had no choice but to say humbly: "Your Highness has a great reputation!"

There is also a woman standing beside Yuan Ying, who looks like she is two years older, but her long pearls are round and jade-like, and her skin is delicate, which is very eye-catching.Because she was wearing ordinary clothes and she was standing, it was hard to guess the origin.Li Chengzhi didn't make a sound, just bowed.

The woman nodded slightly, her red lips moved slightly, as if she wanted to speak.But the jade teeth were not even exposed, and a black shadow flashed out of the side with a "swish".

Li Chengzhi looked intently, and Wei Yu rushed towards him like a round ball.He was startled, and his hand was like lightning, and he pressed Wei Yu's forehead accurately and steadily.

This is the capital city, this girl is ignorant, so is he also ignorant?

Men and women have defense...

Looking at Wei Yu, who had turned paler, but her face had grown noticeably bigger, the corners of Li Chengzhi's eyes twitched uncontrollably: I haven't seen her for a few days, maybe this girl has gained ten catties?

He asked in a low voice, "Have you eaten the feed?"

"Pfft!"

It was so sudden that Gao Wenjun couldn't help laughing out loud.

Others don't know, but she and Wei Yu still know what Li Chengzhi's "feed" is.

As if petrified, the surprise on Wei Yu's face dissipated little by little at a speed visible to the naked eye, her eyes gradually fogged up, and tears filled her eyes in the blink of an eye.

My sister is getting fat too, why don't you talk about her, but me?
Although I'm fat, I'm still growing. Why can't you see it?
The more I thought about it, the more wronged I became, as if the gate had been opened, and the tears flowed down with a "swoosh".

cry again?

Other women are made of water, but you are made of the sea...

Just as he slandered, Wei Yu curled his mouth, raised his sleeve and wiped his face, then turned around and walked back.She just thought it would be another "wow", but she didn't want to, she yelled out in shock: "Mother..."

Like a mess in the wind, Li Chengzhi petrified on the spot.

That round and jade-like woman is her mother?
After a closer look, I found that it was very similar to Wei Yu.However, Wei Yu's big face is too big, which often makes people ignore her facial features and appearance.

Did your mother take the elixir... No, your mother is so outstanding, how did you grow so crooked?
Well, that's not right... How did you do it yourself when you bullied someone else's daughter in front of her mother?

Li Chengzhi was a little embarrassed, and made a bow again: "I have seen Mrs. Wei!"

This one is not ordinary, Qinghe Cui's eldest daughter, Zhongshuling Cui Guang and Xuanbu Shangshu Cui Liang are both uncles of his clan.

"Your Majesty is polite!" Cui Huirong smiled slightly, then looked at Wei Yu who was in her arms with tears in his eyes, with a suspicious look on his face.

When I first saw it, I was still surprised and happy, and I couldn't hold it back. When I saw it, why did I feel so wronged again?
"I haven't thanked Li Langjun for saving my little girl!"

"Ma'am, you're welcome, it's a little effort!"

Li Chengzhi replied, then glanced again, and saw that what was placed on the table was not wine and food, but paper such as pen, ink, paper and inkstone, and accounts, and there were a lot of calculations beside it.

He suddenly realized that these people were actually here to help the Gao Mansion classify the property and check the accounts.

He was busy with work, so he didn't want to stay longer, so he left with Gao Zhan after a few words of politeness.

As soon as he got out of the gazebo, he was taken aback again: Isn't that right?
Regardless of Gao Wenjun and Cui Huirong, why is Yuanying also settling accounts?

No matter how powerful Gao Zhao is, no matter how powerful he is, he is only a minister.Usually when meeting Yuanying, his father-in-law and uncle would always salute first, how could he be so demented that the princess should help him with such chores?
Surprised in his heart, Li Chengzhi turned his head again and glanced at the yard where the wealth was piled up.

In addition to Gao's servants, there are several men in black robes and yellow silk ribbons.I didn't notice it just now, but looking at it now, these are clearly the Huangmen (eunuchs) of the Taifu (hands-on building utensils, the emperor's private property)?

Li Chengzhi's eyes were fixed, and he pointed to the treasures in the courtyard: "These are all going to be transported into the palace?"

Gao Zhan hesitated for a moment, then sighed, "I hope Chengzhi won't say anything!"

I will speak out when I am impatient with life.

Before, he thought that Gao Zhao was an old birthday star who hanged himself and got impatient, so he dared to openly accept bribes with such a big fanfare.After making a fuss for a long time, it was just a layer of fame, and all the benefits went to the emperor?

No wonder the emperor trusted him so much?
Yuan Ke got the benefits, but all the notoriety was given to Gao Zhao.

No wonder the courtiers and aristocratic families hated Gao Zhao so much?
The emperor is clearly the money and I will accept it, but the matter will definitely not be dealt with.But if you don't give it away, I will definitely remember your posture.

And with such a big scapegoat, Gao Zhao dared to carry it for the emperor?
But if Yuan Ke dies, if he can end well, Li Chengzhi dares to follow Gao Zhao's surname.

Li Chengzhi was really surprised: the court was short of money to such an extent that the emperor didn't even want his face?
Yuan Ke doesn't like to enjoy himself, he is known as a servant and frugal, and he will cut the palace expenses at every turn, so what can the money from these blatant bribes be used for?

Eighty percent of them entered the Si Nong Temple (like the household department, in charge of the state's money and food, etc.)...

The east courtyard is very large, covering four or five acres, and there is also a separate garden. Once you enter the ear door, you will be greeted by a beautiful fragrance.

As soon as he entered the hall, there were servants and maids serving wine and dishes like running water, as if they wanted to start the banquet on the spot.

"When you and I hit it off, we must get drunk..."

Gao Zhan invited him to the table with a smile, but Li Chengzhi was not polite.

From Gao Wenjun's point of view, Gao Zhan will also be a brother-in-law sooner or later.Besides, he was mentally prepared, so Li Chengzhi didn't find it strange that Gao Zhan had such an enthusiastic attitude as soon as he met.

He entered the table generously, and immediately a beautiful maid handed him a glass of plum wine.

The cup is a jade cup, and the color of the wine is like amber, clear and thorough.Crushed ice was added to the wine, and there was a hint of cool air.Feeling sweltering and hot, as if seeing something unique in the world, Li Chengzhi took a big gulp of it.

It seems that it is cool from head to toe, and it is indescribably refreshing.The dryness in his heart was swept away, and Li Chengzhi immediately said: "Okay!"

Seeing that he was not restrained at all, Gao Zhan was also very happy: "If Cheng Zhi likes it, he can take some with him when he goes back."

Li Chengzhi was stunned for a moment, only to realize that Gao Zhan was not talking about ice, but the wine.

To say how delicious the wine is, it is not necessarily true.This is plum wine, it's too sour.Caramel is added, which has a faint bitter taste.Including this ice, it may be taken from the bottom of the lake, and the muddy smell is very strong, so it doesn't suit your taste.

All he wanted was this icy mouthful.

But for such things, officials below the fifth rank don't even think about it.

Li Chengzhi's heart moved: Didn't he still think about starting with something to make some money as soon as possible?Isn't this good business?
Don't even think about glass beads if you haven't found a suitable venue.

But the ice-making business can be done for a while, not only can it be convenient for oneself to survive the hot summer, but also earn some money.

I just don't know what's going on...

"Thank you, brother Zicheng... But I can't drink too much, so I don't want to be greedy for what's in the glass!"

After replying, Li Chengzhi asked again, "I just don't know, is there any place that sells ice in the capital?"

"Ice sale?"

Gao Zhan thought for a while: "In the first two years, there were. King Yingchuan sold it, King Qinghe (Yuan Ke's fourth younger brother) and King Ruyang sold it, and King Jiangyang's eldest son Yuan Yi also sold it, but it didn't take long.

Mainly the gain outweighs the gain.The water sources around the capital have already been equally divided by Dianzhong, Guanglu, Taifu and other provincial temples.Therefore, in winter, if individuals want to get ice, they can only go to the surrounding counties.

Slippery roads are unlucky when the weather is cold, and most of the ice will turn into water when it is shipped back on a hot day, and the price of ice will be even more expensive.The price is fine grain.There are very few people needed, so this business will naturally not last long. "

Li Chengzhi was ecstatic: It's still a unique business?
It's right to think about it. Officials above the fifth rank have ice from the court, so naturally they don't need it.And below the fifth grade, how many people are so extravagant that they can buy ice for the price of white rice to cool off?

But what if the price comes down?
Even if you can't afford large chunks of ice for your air conditioner, ninety-nine out of ten people are willing to buy a popsicle, ice cream, or ice cream.

Thinking of the bustling scene he saw when he entered the city yesterday, Li Chengzhi beamed with joy: Are you going to get rich?
As long as it works properly, this year's Li Song and Li Liang will definitely have a good year...

Li Chengzhi immediately started planning.

The raw materials for making ice are easy to handle, nothing more than water and ammonium salt... well, not saltpeter.

Using saltpeter to make ice is like a joke.

Li Chengzhi is a science student, and he knew that this road would not work after calculating the melting enthalpy and endothermic value of various nitrates.

To put it bluntly, the rate at which nitric acid dissolves in water is inversely proportional to the rate at which it absorbs heat: the lower the water temperature drops, the harder it is for nitric acid to dissolve in water and absorb heat.When it is around zero, it will not only stop melting, but will crystallize (nitrate salts condense into crystals in water).

So no matter how you try, no matter whether you use fire nitrate (potassium nitrate) or raw nitrate (calcium nitrate), under ancient conditions, at most you can make a mixture of ice and water.

In fact, the only thing that can really make ice in summer is ammonium salt.

Most people probably have never seen the sight of throwing chemical fertilizer into a bucket in a high temperature of more than 30 degrees, and the ice shell will condense in the blink of an eye.

Ammonium nitrate is used, which is something that can make explosives.

There is also a kind called ammonium bicarbonate, which is volatile and highly soluble in water, so sometimes farmers will sprinkle it directly into the ditch water and rush it into the field.If you sprinkle it too quickly, the running water can freeze the ice scum.

But the synthesis of these two things is not an ordinary trouble.

There are also natural ones, namely ammonium chloride, which are distributed all over the country.Very common.It is the main raw material for making alkali and most chemical fertilizers in later generations.

It belongs to traditional Chinese medicine, and Taoist priests will also use it to make alchemy, but Li Chengzhi doesn't know if this thing has been born, so he can look for it when it is finished.

But just making ice is not enough, it has to be sold.

Li Chengzhi wasn't confident enough that everyone would be overwhelmed by the bastard's anger.

Dare to monopolize such a unique business, I am afraid that there will be no bones left.

Who to find as a backer is a big problem.

Li Chengzhi rolled his eyes and looked at Gao Zhan.

The son of Gao Zhao, a character who can definitely walk sideways in the capital.

I just don't know if Gao Zhao will agree...

ps: Basically, it is alive, and it should be double-updated tomorrow!

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