The Book of Heaven

Chapter 243 Zhuge Mingxin's Heart
Zhuge's family has been in a bit of trouble recently, but strictly speaking, this trouble has nothing to do with Zhuge Weilan. He is just an internal manager, and he shouldn't and can't take care of external affairs.

If Zhuge Weilan's surname was not Zhuge, he could completely ignore Ma Zheng, or even not discuss this issue with Ma Zheng at all.It's a pity that no matter how unbearable the children of wealthy and noble families are, the family tradition that has been accumulated for hundreds of years still makes these children firmly remember the eternal rule of "family interests first".

"what do you know?"

So Zhuge Weilan's face changed color, he stared into Ma Zheng's eyes and asked.

"Trouble, a lot of trouble."

In fact, Ma Zheng was really nervous at this time.Now that it is known that Zhuge's family not only has intermediate chalcedony, but also wood and water attributes that are the most effective for Ma Zheng, there is no reason not to get these two bottles of chalcedony, and Ma Zheng even hopes to get some more , At least prepare a bottle for that kid Ma Zhao, right?

Ma Zheng has never been stingy with his own people, and Ma Zhao's loyalty has been proven countless times.Ma Zheng was nervous because he didn't want to say the wrong thing. The Zhuge Weilan in front of him was not stupid. He was able to control the guard force of the Zhuge family in Nuo Da. Not only was Zhuge Weilan not stupid, he was definitely an important figure in the Zhuge family.

As long as Ma Zheng showed his flaws a little, the only fate waiting for him would be to be sent to the Yamen.

"It seems that I still underestimated you." Because of Ma Zheng's deepness, Zhuge Weilan couldn't see his thoughts for a while, and the two of them felt like they were in a dark room, groping for each other.No matter who reveals his flaws first, whoever will be at a disadvantage in the next confrontation.

"My lord, this is absurd praise. In fact, I don't know much about it, but I just happen to be able to solve the current troubles of the Zhuge family. I don't know if the boy can do this, where is the sincerity of the Zhuge family?"

Originally, Zhuge Weilan didn't want to listen to Ma Zheng's nonsense.Of course he knew what the current troubles of the Zhuge family were, wasn't it the mountain of raw materials for the crossbow and the relative shortage of craftsmen?Firstly, these matters are not under the jurisdiction of Zhuge Weilan, and secondly, from Zhuge Weilan's point of view, even the Zhuge family who have lived on this for generations can't solve them. How can you Ma Zheng, a mere child and a half, be able to solve them?

If it weren't for the fact that someone happened to pass by outside at this time and just heard Ma Zheng's words, Ma Zheng might have lost the bet this time.After all, the manufacturing process and process of the Zhuge Liannu is the biggest secret of the empire, and the Zhuge family must keep it absolutely secret.

"Who is this kid?"

A middle-aged man who looked somewhat similar to Zhuge Weilan, except that his hair and beard had already turned gray, suddenly walked into the hall and appeared in front of Ma Zheng.

"Brother Mingxin, why are you here?"

Zhuge Weilan was also very surprised when he saw the person coming, but he had specifically told him not to allow anyone to approach, and perhaps only someone with an identity like Zhuge Mingxin would be able to pass through unimpeded.

"I'm not in a hurry, what about the manpower you arranged for me? Why haven't they been sent yet? It's too late. If you don't send me craftsmen and apprentices, let alone half of the completion by the end of the year, even if it is half completed, it will be too much. By then What should we do if the emperor blames us? Our Zhuge family will lose all face."

That Zhuge Mingxin spoke so fast that Ma Zheng almost couldn't hear clearly.

Zhuge Weilan glanced at Ma Zheng, his face changed suddenly: "Brother Mingxin, be careful, there are outsiders here!"

"Him? He's just a child, Zhuge Weilan, I want to warn you, three days, within three days I still can't see the people who should come, I will let you bear half of the responsibility for this matter It's gone!" Zhuge Mingxin glanced at Ma Zheng, deceived by Ma Zheng's still childish face, and said nonchalantly.

"But where am I going in three days, brother Mingxin, let's go out and talk!"

Zhuge Weilan pushed Zhuge Mingxin while talking, and he warned Ma Zheng not to do anything with his eyes, but is Ma Zheng that kind of honest person?

Especially at this juncture, Ma Zheng said to Zhuge almost without hesitation: "I can help you solve your problem, and I promise to finish it within the specified time limit!"

"what?"

"To shut up!"

"Zhuge Weilan, who is this kid, can he really solve the problem?"

It was obvious that Zhuge Mingxin ignored Zhuge Weilan's caution at all, as if he was in a hurry to go to the doctor, and what a half-old child like Ma Zheng said could make Zhuge Mingxin attach great importance to it.

"he just"

"I don't care, kid, tell me your idea. If it really works, no matter what mistakes you made, I, Zhuge Ming, will do my best to guarantee that the Zhuge family will not pursue it!"

Putting Zhuge Weilan aside and stepping in front of him, Zhuge Mingxin put on a face that he thought was very kind, and promised to Ma Zheng.He thought that a child of Ma Zheng's age should be coaxed like this, but he didn't know that Ma Zheng was already a veteran at the negotiating table.

Combining Zhuge Mingxin's few words just now with the news he recently inquired in Fangyi County, Ma Zheng felt that his guess was very sure. The big troubles of Zhuge's family must come from the imperial court or His Majesty the Emperor. In fact, the Zhuge family The most important role for the empire is to produce those war instruments.

Apart from the Zhuge Liannu, Ma Zheng didn't know which war equipment needed to be mass-produced and used, so he boldly speculated that it might be because the imperial court gave Zhuge's family a production task and deadline that caused Zhuge's family headaches. The eyeliner of Zhuge's family had a headache to the point that Zhuge Ming, who was in charge of the matter, was speechless.

"I didn't offend your Zhuge family, so the reward you just said is not valid."

"Shut up!" Zhuge Weilan already knew a little bit about Ma Zheng, he knew that if Ma Zheng was allowed to continue talking, maybe Zhuge Mingxin, who was already in a half-mad state, would do something.

"Zhuge Weilan, you just shut up!"

It's a pity that Zhuge Mingxin is not half-crazy, in order to complete the production tasks set by the empire, Zhuge Mingxin has actually gone crazy, as long as it is related to the production of Liannu.

"Tell me, what kind of benefits do you want? Don't worry, the Zhuge family's hundreds of years of face cannot be thrown away in the hands of the few of us. As long as the method you said is effective, I can even ask the head of the family to sign an agreement with you. !"

In terms of family status and blood relationship, Zhuge Weilan is not qualified to stand up to Zhuge Mingxin, so when she felt that Zhuge Mingxin had lost her temper, Zhuge Weilan could only silently back away, her eyes dead. Staring at Ma Zheng, trying to stop Ma Zheng with his eyes.

It's a pity that these are useless, Ma Zheng is not afraid of Zhuge Weilan at all, he was not afraid just now, let alone Zhuge Mingxin, who is more important in Zhuge's family, is backing him now.

"This method of mine will surely yield immediate results, and the production efficiency can be doubled." Speaking of this, Ma Zheng rolled his eyes and said, "Although our Ma family and your Zhuge family have been allies for generations, I can't I’m giving you everything for nothing, right? How about I talk about part of it first, you go try it, and we’ll continue talking if it’s successful?”

Ma Zheng threw out the bait, and the next thing is to see if Zhuge Mingxin will take the bait.

(End of this chapter)