Chapter 453 Scholar
While the Chen brothers seized the time to improve their smelting technology and strived to make sharper swords. On the other hand, they followed Dou Ying to visit the children of aristocratic families. Although the swords they created were not as good as Liang Xiao said that iron was cut like mud, they already had enough advantages over common swords in the world, and became famous in the capital in just a few days.
The Han people were not far away from ancient times, and they were very fond of martial arts. From the emperor to the common people, they all had the habit of wearing swords and swords. This was even more true for young people who did nothing all day and fought and made trouble. A good horse and a good sword were their most proud outfits, and they were willing to spend a lot of money on this.
The Chen brothers created good swords and swords, and suddenly became the target of countless young people. Many people were looking for money to come to the door, wanting to buy a new sword to prepare a storefront. For them, spending dozens of gold or even hundreds of gold to buy a good sword was not a problem. It was useless, so the Chen brothers made the thousand gold he paid to Liang Xiao.
At the same time, they kept their secrets strictly and kept their mouths as if they were not sure that these technologies were bought from Liang Xiao. They just said it was a coincidence. They heard only a few words from outsiders, and then worked hard to study them.
For a moment, many people were moved and began to inquire around, especially those merchants from the Western Regions.
It didn't take long before someone found out about the Uzi Iron. Many people were thinking about it when they heard that there was such a smelting of refined iron. Some people paid a lot of money and asked merchants to bring them Uzi Iron or Uzi swords. Some people simply decided to go to the Western Regions to see what treasures there are in the Western Regions.
Compared with those sporadic personal actions, the Chen and Dou families seemed more organized. Under Dou Ying's persuasion and under the example of the Chen Xu brothers, more than ten young people who were unwilling to waste their lives decided to travel far. They inquired about the good route, brought enough supplies, and left Chang'an.
One person traveled farewell and a hundred people bid farewell. The news that Chen Dou's sons went out quickly became a good story passed down in Chang'an City.
When Liang Xiao heard these news, it was the day of the wedding. Countless or unfamiliar rangers came from all directions and brought the news to his ears.
Unlike later generations, people in the Han Dynasty were enthusiastic and open, and often had uninvited guests. Although Liang Xiao was mentally prepared and greeted his neighbors and inside, the guests who came were still far beyond his imagination. He almost put the flowing mat outside the door. Looking around, he was almost completely unrecognizable.
These people sat down and talked about the recent movements of Chen Dou's children in less than three words, talked about the new swords created by the Chen brothers, and some even drew out the swords in public to show off. The officials in charge of public security were very nervous, fearing that these young men would really start fighting.
Liang Xiao was very satisfied.
The Chen family was chosen as a breakthrough because the Chen family and the Dou family were strong but suppressed, and had the greatest motivation to go outward. The iron smelting technology was chosen as a breakthrough because the Han people liked to bring swords and good swords, and good swords were the most likely to cause heated discussion among the people. While solving the needs of the court, there was still enough profit margin.
Now it seems that this strategy is correct and has basically achieved its original purpose.
Liang Xiao was very happy, but he had no time to enjoy the joy of success. At dusk, he took the carriage, went out, and headed straight to Huainan Mansion.
Liu An, the King of Huainan, sat in the hall and was talking to the guests. He listened to the guests' congratulations, but he was a little absent-minded.
From Huainan to Chang'an, he had a few long talks with his daughter, but he didn't get what he wanted. Liang Xiao said that it would give to Liu Ling the "seeking profit" strategy. Whether Liu Ling was willing to give it to him or not was Liu Ling's business. However, whether he was indirect or straightforward, Liu Ling said one thing: I don't know.
Liu An didn't know if it was Liu Ling, or if he knew, he didn't want to tell him. In short, his daughter was about to get married and would no longer be his caring thought tank in the future. Her intelligence and talent were going to give advice to Liang Xiao.
This is a huge loss.
Thinking of the seemingly clever but actually unattainable "defense" strategy, Liu An always felt like he was deceived by Liang Xiao and Liu Ling. He knew the reason why a girl was too old to stay, but he was still very dissatisfied with such a smart daughter who was kidnapped by Liang Xiao like this.
Today is a rare opportunity. How to dig out the "profit-seeking" strategy from Liang Xiao's mouth is Liu An's most concerned thing now. As for the guests' flattery words, he had no intention of listening to them at all, and just dealing with them with a polite smile.
There was a noise from the door, and Liu An stood up and sorted out his auspicious clothes.
Surrounded by a group of men and Xi Po, Liang Xiao came to Liu An and gave a deep bow. "Uncle, I'm here."
Liu An looked at Liang Xiao with a smile, held his hand, and walked towards the inner room. When Liang Xiao looked at it, he felt something was wrong. According to the rules, Xi Po should be going in, picking Liu Ling out, sending him to the carriage, and asking him to take him to the church. What does Liu An mean?
"Uncle?"
Liu An didn't say anything, but his eyes became a little weird. "Son-in-law, there is something I haven't figured out."
"Uncle, what kind of thing must be said now? There are a group of guests waiting at my house. The emperor will arrive soon. Can you see if you can?"
"No!" Liu An, who has always been gentle and elegant and very particular about demeanor, simply interrupted Liang Xiao this time. "If this problem is not solved, I will not let Ling'er walk out of this door."
Liang Xiao blinked his eyes, knowing that this level was not so easy to pass. He lowered his head and quietly winked Alpha who was accompanying him. Alpha was the most calm and trusted by Liang Mama. This time he was sent to serve Liu Ling. When he saw Liang Xiao being blocked, Alpha immediately understood and retreated quietly, took a turn, avoided the sight of the King of Huainan, went straight to the backyard to find Liu Ling.
Seeing Alpha leaving, Liang Xiao also sat down. "Since that's the case, then uncle will say it."
Liu An was not polite and said straight to the point: "How can you implement your 'avoidance avoidance' strategy?"
Liang Xiao frowned. "Uncle, can you explain clearly? What is not true?"
"Where is the place where the descendants of the merchants are, and how to go?"
“Since it’s overseas, you’re naturally taking a boat.”
"What kind of ship can survive the storm of the sea and go to the land of thousands of miles?"
Liang Xiao didn't say anything, stared at Liu An for a long time, and laughed silently. "Uncle, have you sent someone to sea?"
Liu An was stunned for a moment and shook his head. He was very excited at first and wanted to send someone to the sea immediately, but as soon as he opened his mouth to discuss with his customers, he was thrown into cold water. Guests familiar with the sea said that there were not only winds and waves in the sea, but also giant beasts, and they went out to sea for a lifetime. Besides, who has heard of the descendants of merchants going out to sea to establish a country? No matter it is ancient books or legends, there is no such statement.
This sounds unreliable.
Liu An thought something was wrong at the time, but he felt that Liang Xiao could not lie to him, and he didn't have the courage to lie to him. After all, he wanted to marry his daughter and would spend a long time together in the future. He was really unlucky and Liang Xiao couldn't escape.
"Since no one is sent to the sea, how can I get the statement that I don't implement it?" Liang Xiao rubbed his fingers and chuckled: "Did someone say that the sea is windy and waves are hard, and it is difficult to sail?"
Liu An nodded. "Yes, some of my patrons come from the East China Sea, and they know very well about going out to sea."
"Then what ship do they use? Are they a tower ship?"
Liu An was speechless again, but his eyes lit up. Liang Xiao mentioned the tower ship, and he remembered something. Liu Ling once took the tower ship transformed by Liang Xiao to his membership, and he also defeated the Minyue Navy with less and severely damaged the Minyue Navy in the naval battle.
Tower boats can go out to sea, while there are many tower boats in Huainan.
At this moment, a maid rushed out from behind, walked to Liu An, and knelt down on the ground. "King, the auspicious time is coming soon. Master Weng dares to ask the king when he can set off."
Liu An frowned and scolded: "Where is there anyone in a hurry to get married in my daughter's house?"
The maid bowed and said, "Master, isn't you in a hurry to get married. She said that if the king has something to discuss with Liang Junhou, you might as well postpone the wedding date, and there will be auspicious period in three days. If three days are not enough, you can push it for a few more days, it doesn't matter."
Liu An was both angry and funny, and snorted: "This child is really an outgoing girl and can't keep her. Okay, okay. I'll send her out so that she won't blame me, the father."
Liang Xiao smiled secretly in his heart. Liu An was really a life-long life, and he didn't even try it. He just started to feel upset after hearing a few gossips. It was indeed difficult for such a person to go out to sea to expand his territory. He stood up, took a step forward, and attached it to Liu An's ear.
"Uncle, you have never heard of the stories of descendants of businessmen, and you have never heard of Xu Fu's story? Xu Fu only has three thousand boys and girls, but you have three thousand guests. You can't do what he can do?"
Liu An suddenly realized and shook his head mockingly.
Not long after, Xi Po helped Liu Ling out. There was no custom of hiding in the Han Dynasty. Liang Xiao could clearly see Liu Ling's face, but he felt a little strange. Liu Ling knew that he didn't like heavy makeup, and even had a red eyebrow and crimson lips, so he usually looked down on his face, and even faced the sky. Today he was getting married, but she couldn't help but not only did she light her eyebrows, crimson lips, and her cheeks were painted red, but also had a high bun, and there were a lot of pearls and jade on the bun, which was magnificent and dazzling.
Liu Ling smiled and angry with Liang Xiao, covering his lips and smiling.
Liang Xiao also smiled and lowered his head.
Liu An looked at the children and said nothing. According to the ceremony, he took Liu Ling's hand out of the inner room, came to the hall, and sent Liu Ling onto the carriage.
Liang Xiao got on the carriage and raised the whip. According to the customs of the Han Dynasty, the groom wanted to drive the bride to show his intention of driving. Generally speaking, the wheel was generally limited to three rounds. Liang Xiao shook the whip and drove the carriage forward for more than ten steps. The wheel turned nine times before he dismounted, walked to Liu An, and whispered: "King, my love for the world can be seen."
Liu An was about to speak when a sob suddenly came from the car. Liu Ling, who had not shed tears, suddenly burst into tears like rain and cried in tears.
(To be continued.)
Chapter completed!