Lord: Start with a book of Water Margin

Chapter 635 Old things
The next day, the drunken people sobered up, and Gongsun Sheng and others returned to Tianqi Temple in Liangshan to prepare to make elixirs. Dai Zong, Wu Song, and Shi En also returned to the barracks.

Zhao Zhen ordered people to return all the unused gold, silver, and cloth to the storehouse, as well as the three sets of weapons obtained from killing the selfless Taoist master and his two disciples: a second-level double-edged sword, a first-level double-edged sword, and a first-level solid iron shovel.

Liangshan is now very peaceful everywhere. Zhao Zhen has been traveling to the main world more frequently these days. Last time, he sent back a lot of maltose and honey, which sold very well. Ji Xuan also asked Zhao Zhen to do more in the fantasy world.

I had been planning to go and see the sugar-making workshop today. Before I left the manor, I saw Zou Run approaching. After greeting him, I heard Zou Run say, "Sir, fifty grain ships from Jiangnan have been delivered."

After hearing this, Zhao Zhen sent someone to invite Tong Jiaoxiu to the north gate water fort to meet the people from Jiangnan.

The two Yuhou, Li and Song, were still the escorts. When they met Zhao Zhen and Tong Jiaoxiu, they presented the letter and the cargo list. Tong Jiaoxiu asked, "I heard that my father won the battle. Is he safe?"

Li Yuhou quickly replied, "Miss, the Prime Minister is fine. Taking advantage of this great victory, the Prime Minister also seized a lot of wood and stone materials and asked the two of us to escort them to you."

Tong Jiaoxiu nodded and said, "I heard that Jiangnan is rich and the cuisine there has a different flavor than Bianjing cuisine. Li Yuhou, when you go back, recruit some chefs from Jiangnan for me. If there is anything rare, buy it and send it to me."

After hearing this, Li Yuhou quickly agreed.

Song Yuhou said, "Miss, we will find a few chefs from the restaurant when we get back. Huzhou lacquerware has always been a tribute. If you need it, we can also send some."

Tong Jiaoxiu said: "Of course we need this craftsman. The best craftsmen have always worked in the Craftsmen's Institute. Is it possible to find him?"

Song Yuhou said, "Miss, Jiangnan is in chaos right now, so it's nothing to be surprised if a few craftsmen are missing."

Tong Jiaoxiu smiled and said, "That's the best way. Don't make it too difficult for Daddy."

Song Yuhou said, "Miss, don't worry. When we came here, the Prime Minister specifically told us to ask Miss if there is anything missing. The Prime Minister is in Jiangnan, and he will deliver it while it is cheap now."

Li Yuhou continued, "Yes, the court sent a lot of [Flying Thunder] to the front. After the prime minister used them, he was very happy. He also said that with this weapon, attacking the city would be much easier. He also praised the son-in-law for his loyalty to the country."

Tong Jiaoxiu's eyes lit up when she heard this, and she asked, "Will we be able to wipe out Fang La in Jiangnan soon?"

Song Yuhou replied, "Miss, we two are not good at fighting, and we are not aware of such a big event. But seeing the Prime Minister's face, I think he must be sure of victory. Now, in Runzhou, Xuanzhou, Huzhou, and even Yangzhou, countless gentry have donated food and materials to make friends with the Prime Minister. Knowing that the Prime Minister is buying wood and stone materials, many gentry have offered their contributions. When we return to Yangzhou, we can send dozens of ships of wood and stone materials."

Even the canal boats were left behind. Tong Jiaoxiu sent away the two Yu Hous, Li and Song, and then said to Zhao Zhen: "Sir, it seems that this Jiangnan Fang La is not to be trifled with. Wait until my father wipes out Fang La, and then see if this Fang Jinzhi still has the nerve to call herself a princess?"

Zhao Zhen smiled and said, "Why do you have to embarrass her? Last time someone from Jiangnan came, didn't they pick out the best things to give you? The Taipinglou you run sells Kaifeng dishes, so what do you need a chef from Jiangnan for?"

"Sir, it's not that Taipinglou is not capable of cooking Jiangnan cuisine. With the addition of Jiangnan cuisine, it might be even better." Tong Jiaoxiu said.

After hearing this, Zhao Zhen shook his head and stopped trying to persuade him.

Zhao Zhen couldn't help but feel a headache when he thought of Tong Jiaoxiu and Fang Jinzhi who were always at odds with each other.

Zhao Zhen naturally had little affection for Fang La. He did not care whether Fang La's subordinates lived or died. It was Wu Yong who suggested that Bao Daoyi and Feng Xi be informed of the "Flying Thunderbolt". Naturally, the two of them were asked to take the pattern back to Jiangnan.

Even with the [Flying Thunder], Zhao Zhen, Wu Yong and others still did not think highly of Fang La. Compared with the imperial court, Fang La had too little background. Defeat was only a matter of years.

This drawing is exactly the same as the one Zhao Zhen presented to the court. In a head-on battle, neither side has the upper hand. However, the court has an endless supply of gunpowder, so it is easier to win.

Zhao Zhen did not gain any benefit from Fang La with this map. He just thought that he could not raise an army to help Jiangnan accomplish great things, so he presented the map to help his father-in-law.

Because of this, Princess Jinzhi was very grateful to Zhao Zhen and became much more passionate in bed.

Of course, Zhao Zhen also told Princess Jinzhi that the court also had this thing. Princess Jinzhi did not blame Zhao Zhen after hearing this, but only scolded the court for being immoral. Ever since she heard that Huzhou was captured by Tong Guan, she and Tong Jiaoxiu became even more at odds.

Tong Jiaoxiu naturally didn't indulge Princess Jinzhi and made things difficult for her in every way. Because Zhao Zhen had promised Princess Jinzhi to open a Jiangnan restaurant, and now that the restaurant was starting to be cleaned up, he wanted to hire some chefs from Suzhou and Hangzhou to compete with Princess Jinzhi.

Zhao Zhen naturally understood this matter, but he did not stop it.

It's not that we should let the two of them mess around. When Li and Song Yuhou really send a chef, we can put them in the kitchen of Baishi Manor. How can Taipinglou really cook Jiangnan cuisine?

I won’t talk about it now, but I just want to lure the chef to Liangshan first.

Leaving the task of counting and registering to Jiang Jing, Zhao Zhen and Tong Jiaoxiu returned to the front hall.

Tong Jiaoxiu sat there, happily reading Tong Guan's family letter. While reading, she would read to Zhao Zhen from time to time.

Liu Huiniang, who was standing by, heard this and said, "Sister Tong, your father is so good to you."

Tong Jiaoxiu said happily, "Of course, Daddy has loved me the most since I was a child. Now that my family is building a mansion, Daddy can't ignore it. Jiangnan is famous for its wealth. When His Majesty built Genyue, most of the exotic flowers, trees, rocks, antiques, calligraphy and paintings came from Jiangnan. My dad is in Jiangnan now, and there are many gentry who want to curry favor with my dad. The best ones will naturally be sent to Genyue. These woods and stones that Genyue can't use are just right to be sent here."

Liu Huiniang asked worriedly, "Isn't Uncle Tong afraid of being blamed by the emperor?"

"Sister, you don't know. My father is the emperor's confidant. How could he blame me for such a small thing? Besides, there are so many treasures in the emperor's treasury. The emperor would never care about the wood and stone materials." Tong Jiaoxiu said.

After hearing this, Zhao Zhen suddenly said, "Speaking of this, it reminds me of something."

As he said this, he asked someone to invite Wu Yong over.

After greeting, Wu Yong asked, "What do you want me to do, sir?"

Zhao Zhen said, "Scholar, today I thought of two old things. You and Hui Niang will discuss them for me and see if they are feasible. For the former, I have heard from Master Lin and Envoy Yang that they both have precious swords, which are now sealed in the official treasury of Kaifeng Prefecture. Is it possible to bring them?"

(End of this chapter)