Picked up a copy of Romance of the Three Kingdoms

Chapter 711 go all out
Liu Xi originally wanted to pull Ma Jun to talk more about the mansion, but Ma Jun obviously didn't want to stay here, he was not in a good mood, Xing Gong had an unusual meaning to these veterans , Ma Jun still wanted to pay homage to him. Of course, he couldn’t go to Xizhou, so he could only go to Zhonglie Hall. Liu Xi didn’t keep him anymore. , Liu Xi began to think for himself.

Relying on the technique of printing, it is not difficult for temples to set up mansions in various places. However, the territory of the Han Dynasty is too vast. I am afraid that Luoyang’s Mansion News this month will reach some remote places. Three or four months. However, this has no effect. Anyway, the government orders to officials in various places still have to be transmitted through post stations. It is good for the common people to know what happened, and there is no need to pay attention to actual results.

However, who should be the host?
Liu Xi couldn't help thinking about those who could be trusted and possessed the ability in this area.

After Ma Jun walked out of the palace, he immediately went to the Zhonglie Hall. Sure enough, Xing Gong had already entered the Zhonglie Hall.

Ma Jun stayed inside for a long time, until the soldiers stationed here reminded him that he realized that he should leave too. He rode on the skinny horse that he didn't want to give up, and drove slowly towards Jiang Zuo's mansion, The Zuo Mansion was outside the city, and it was still some distance away from the county seat. However, with the expansion of these years, there were groups of residential houses around the Jiang Zuo Mansion. When Ma Jun arrived at the gate of the Jiang Zuo Mansion, he saw standing The soldiers outside the gate.

Ma Jun frowned, got off his horse quickly, and led the thin horse towards the gate of General Zuo's mansion. Just as he reached the gate, the soldiers bowed to him. Passing the reins in his hand, the horses shouted in horror: "What are you doing!! I am a general master!! I am two thousand stones!!" The Horseman Leads the Horse"

Only then did Ma Jun calm down, but he still looked at them suspiciously. At this time, a general came from behind, bowed to him, and said, "Greetings Ma Gong, we are the county magistrates. I was ordered to protect Mr. Situ, as for this place!" Ma Jun nodded, handed the thin horse over to them, and walked into the courtyard, before he even entered, he heard a burst of heroic laughter.

In the distance, a group of craftsmen were smiling, as if they were surrounding someone.

Sure enough, when Ma Jun walked in, he saw Cao Cao with a smile on his face. He was sitting among these craftsmen, and he didn't dislike the unpleasant smell on them at all, and even ignored the dirt on the ground. A group of craftsmen surrounded him, talking with him, Ma Jun frowned, he didn't know why Situ came here, but he knew that this Situ's reputation among the people was not very good.

What he did in Jingzhou was spread by people with good intentions, and Ma Jun also heard about it. In short, this is a wicked person who can sacrifice everything for the sake of political achievements. For such a person, Ma Jun does not want to have too much Contact, even, he didn't want these craftsmen to say anything to him. It is said that this person is moody, and most of these craftsmen are simple and honest. If they say something wrong and make him angry, it will be a disaster.

"What are you doing here?? Why don't you go about your own business!!" Ma Jun suddenly yelled loudly, and the craftsmen around were startled. They turned their heads to look at Ma Jun, and hurriedly bowed and saw him. , Cao Cao was also taken aback, and stood up slowly. Ma Jun looked at them irritably, waved his hand, and shouted: "Hurry up and get busy with your own affairs! Vehicles and boats must continue to be improved!! This is His Majesty's order!"

Hearing these words, the craftsmen hurriedly left just now, they also didn't know why Ma Gong, who was always kind and amiable, acted so irritable today.

Cao Cao patted the dust on his body without haste, Ma Jun walked up to him, bowed to him, and then said with a smile: "I don't know that Mr. Situ came here, and the reception is not good, so don't blame him."

"Oh, Ma Gong, what are you talking about! I came here without warning, how could I blame you?"

"In that case, I'll go get busy first."

"Wait." Cao Cao stopped Ma Jun who was about to leave, walked up to him, and asked seriously: "Magong, do I look so ugly, weird, and terrifying? ?”

Ma Jun hesitated for a moment, then shook his head and said, "Actually, it's not that ugly." Cao Cao was obviously stunned for a moment, before he smiled awkwardly and said, "Ma Gong is really an outstanding man. He is so honest. Very good, not bad."

"I don't know what is the purpose of Mr. Situ coming here?"

Cao Cao pulled Ma Jun and sat down. The two sat facing each other. Cao Cao said solemnly: "Ma Gong, I came to see you this time for business. However, I have been away for a long time, and I really have no chance to come back. I just came back, and I just wanted to come and meet Ma Gong." Ma Jun nodded and said: "I am very grateful to be able to be valued by Cao Gong so much. It's an honor."

Cao Cao heard the estrangement in his words, he shook his head, and said: "I understand, Ma Gong is still very guarded against me, and thinks that I have ulterior motives and other intentions, but Ma Gong may not know, this time I am in The canals in Jingzhou were built using the sharp tools sent by Jiang Zuofu. In the past, I may not have appreciated such things, but I have seen the functions of these objects, and some of them can facilitate sound transmission. , and some are convenient for civilians to dig and transport..."

"The wheelbarrow made by Ma Gong is really easy to use, which is amazing."

"It was created by the general's mansion, not by me." Ma Jun said, still thinking in his heart not to be deceived by this guy's words, and he must be on guard against him, Ma Jun was thinking, Cao Cao suddenly asked, "I heard that Ma Gong's new boat has wheels. I don't know how the wheels can affect the ship? There is no land under the water?" When Cao Cao asked, Ma Jun couldn't sit still.

At that time, I began to talk about the principle, composition, and inspiration of the car and boat, and I couldn't stop at all. Cao Cao was also happy to hear it, nodding his head from time to time, as if he understood it. Ma Jun was very happy when he said it. Under the circumstances, no one would listen to his explanation. After all, the craftsmen around him didn't need him to explain, and usually when he told the emperor, the emperor only valued the function, not the principle or process.

The two chatted happily, and Cao Cao said with a smile, "So that's how it is! Ma Gong is a great talent!"

Ma Jun smiled and said nothing.

"Magong must have noticed that I am different from other people. They have a lot of disdain for generals, but they don't know the reason. The past system will usher in new changes, let alone items? I don't know. I value these things very much, I think, this small general’s mansion can play a role that can’t be compared with a hundred Sangongs! Ma Gong!” Cao Cao’s expression became a little serious.

"Tomorrow I will give an order to renovate the mansion, and I will strongly encourage these craftsmen, but anyone who can make new items will be rewarded with ten gold! The greater the effect, the richer the reward! I will cultivate land and produce You can! In addition, I hope you can absorb more craftsmen, don’t hide your own technology, share it with them, and bring out more disciples, I will make the General’s Mansion usher in a complete revitalization!!”

"I will go back tonight to think about the rest of the policies, and I will formally order them tomorrow."

Looking at Cao Cao in front of him, Ma Jun was stunned for a long time before he asked, "Why?"

"Hahaha, of course it is for the big man. A small agricultural tool can help millions of farmers. If the mansion can be expanded, with more craftsmen and more investment, the effect will naturally be even greater! The wealth and benefits that can be obtained from the construction of vehicles and boats are innumerable. Don't worry, I am not a gentleman, nor will I pursue Confucian righteousness like them. A traitor like me, see It is the benefits, if the government will bring benefits, then I will fully support it!"

Ma Jun looked at Cao Cao in front of him, stood up abruptly, bowed to him, and said, "Thank you, Mr. Situ!"

"Don't thank me. Since I help you, you have to pay back. I hope that in the future, the general government can produce more good things. Ordnance, agricultural equipment, vehicles and boats, no matter what it is, I will be very happy. I will be the second one who knows how to use it!" Cao Cao said, Ma Jun nodded solemnly, and said with some emotion: "In the past, I once borrowed a puppet that moves by water power to Emperor Xiaoxian to see, As a result, Cao Situ entered the palace and destroyed all these items."

"Because of this matter, I was still a little dissatisfied with Mr. Cao in my heart. However, I just realized today that there was no reason why Emperor Xiaoxian didn't punish Mr. Situ at that time. Mr. Cao, leave the matter of running the government to me. Alright, I will definitely live up to Duke Cao's high expectations!"

Ma Jun no longer had any hostility towards Cao Cao. He took Cao Cao to visit the entire Jiangzuo mansion and showed him some recent achievements. Cao Cao was also very happy, and after walking around, he said goodbye to Ma Jun. Left Jiangzuofu.

After returning to the mansion, Cao Cao didn't rest, and started to write the memorial directly. After a formal visit to the general's mansion, his desire to support the general's mansion became stronger in his heart. He could think of In the years to come, the general office will definitely play an unparalleled role. Ma Jun is currently researching a strange item. It is said that he saw some alchemists who made alchemy blow up the furnace, and was inspired, so he began to study it. stand up.

And every time he conducts research, Ma Jun will ask the participants to write a suicide note, which will come in handy if anything happens.

Within five years, nearly sixty craftsmen died in various research and development accidents, some were bombed to death, some were crushed to death. He personally took everyone to make arrangements. Although he was extra cautious, he was also injured and lost two fingers on his right hand.

Alas, I should have thought of supporting them long ago.

Cao Cao let out a long sigh.

(End of this chapter)