Chapter 114 Farewell
"You... why are you dressing up?" Zhang Zong looked at the Ni Nirvana in military uniform and showed a surprised expression.
"Brother Zhang, let me restore my country from now on. Today I am here to say goodbye to Brother Zhang!" The Ni Nishimao solemnly bowed to Zhang Zong with his fists, and his expression was full of determination.
"Did you really decide?" Zhang Zong looked at Ni Nie Master in shock and asked. The other party had not moved these days. He thought Ni Nie Master was just talking drunk or angry that day, but in fact he had given up a long time ago, but he didn't expect that the other party would come to the real thing?
"It has been decided that Tubo has coveted the Western Regions a few years ago. The court set up the three major governors' offices of Viasha, Shule and Yanqi, which forced Tubo to send envoys to seek peace many times. Your Majesty refused, so the borders between the two sides continued to conflict. I decided to go there for a few years!" Ni Nishima nodded calmly and said.
"Then does your father agree?" Zhang Zong asked again. Tubo has been very dishonest in recent years. However, after the establishment of the three governor's offices, the Tang Dynasty either wooed or suppressed, causing Tubo's allies to turn against each other. Therefore, Tubo has become much more honest in the past two years, but there are still small moves in private, and the fight between the two sides has just begun.
"It doesn't matter whether he agrees or not. I have asked His Majesty for his consent, and the Ministry of War has already been transferred. This time I will go to the Yanqi Governor's Office and start with a small lieutenant. I believe that sooner or later I will take on the great cause of restoring the country!" When Ni Nishima said the last, a tragic look appeared on his face. If this trip fails, he will be successful, and he has long put life and death aside.
"Are you the only one?" Zhang Zong asked worriedly when he heard this.
"No, I also brought nine guards. They are all warriors among us Persians and are willing to follow me to complete the great cause of restoration. In addition, there are many of my fellow tribes in the Western Regions. I believe that as long as I give me a period of time, I will definitely be able to pull up an elite army!" The Ni Nishishi smiled at the end, at least there were people around him who supported him.
"Okay, when will I leave? I'll go see you off!" Zhang Zong saw that the other party had decided, so he had to nod.
The Tang Dynasty lacked control over the Western Regions. In addition to the Tang army, the main force was some troops that local tribes depended on. The Tang Dynasty provided them with supplies, and they depended on the Tang Dynasty and helped the Tang Dynasty to quell the local rebellion. In fact, it was equivalent to the mercenaries of the Tang Dynasty. For example, the Tielite people, the Turks, the Yanqi people, etc., who were all very active in the Western Regions, so an additional army with Persians as the main force had no impact on the Tang Dynasty.
"Now!" replied Ni Nie Master.
"Now?" Zhang Zong shouted in shock when he heard this answer. Is this too fast?
"Yes, Brother Zhang doesn't have to send me off. The guards are waiting for me at the city gate. I'm going to meet with them soon. However, although I'm leaving, our business still needs to be carried out. Your two-color roses must be prepared. The previous batch has found a buyer, and the price is quite good!" The Ni Nie Master suddenly changed the topic and talked about the business.
"Don't worry, it's also good to be cold. The plants no longer grow and are more convenient to transport. I will make more two-color roses next year. It's okay to have as much as you want!" Zhang Zong smiled immediately and said, "Restoring the country requires a lot of money, so it's normal for Ni Nirvana Master to be interested in doing business."
"I feel relieved with Brother Zhang's words. In the future, I will not be in the capital, and business matters will be left to others to take care of. I hope you can take care of Brother Zhang!" The Ni Nishima said at the end and saluted again. Now he no longer knows Zhang Zong, just an ordinary gardener. He even thinks that Zhang Zong's energy seems to be greater than that of the prince Xue Shao.
Of course, Zhang Zong would not refuse. He immediately talked to Ni Nishima Master about other things, and then Ni Nishima Master got up and said goodbye. Zhang Zong sent him to the door and saw a tall black horse standing there, which was obviously much better than the horses that Ni Nishima had ridden before. After all, he was going to the battlefield, and a good horse was definitely indispensable.
I saw the Ni Nie Master turn over the horse, then clasp his fists at Zhang Zong. When he was about to turn his head and leave, he suddenly thought of something again. He immediately smiled at Zhang Zong again and said, "Brother Zhang, remember to save some good wine for me. When I restore the country, I will come to you for a good drink!"
"No problem, the longer I keep my wine, the more fragrant it is. When you return in triumph, I will definitely drink with you without getting drunk!" Although Zhang Zong doesn't like drinking, if the Ni Nirvana Master is really successful, it is also necessary to make an exception for him.
"Okay, Brother Zhang, take care of him, say goodbye!" After saying that, Ni Nie ran away. Zhang Zong also waved goodbye. Until the other party's figure disappeared at the end of the street, he sighed. Regardless of whether Ni Nie's trip was successful or not, he was worthy of the title of Persian royal family.
"Young master is really capable!" Wan'er appeared beside Zhang Zong at some point, and her eyebrows were bent into a little moon and praised him when she looked at Zhang Zong.
"Why do you say that?" Zhang Zong turned his head and looked at Wan'er and smiled.
"Because of the young master's words, the Persian royal family made the Western Regions run foolishly. The entire ministers in the court probably don't have the ability of the young master!" Wan'er praised sincerely. This was indeed her true thought.
"You..." Zhang Zong was amused and crying when he heard this. He reached out and patted Wan'er on the shoulder and said helplessly, "There is not only naked interests between people. You are still young, and you may understand it in the future!"
When she heard Zhang Zong's words, Wan'er showed a puzzled expression. Her experience was not enough to make her understand what Zhang Zong said. Zhang Zong also smiled bitterly at this time. Wan'er's personality must have a big problem, and it was also thanks to her meeting herself. In addition, she is still young now, and she may be able to correct it in the future.
The weather is getting colder and coal sales are getting better and better. The newly launched honeycomb coal is also on the market soon. This thing is made of valuable coal ash and added with even less valuable loess. Even if labor costs are added, it is cheaper than a piece of coal, so it is very popular among poor families.
But now there is only one coal mine, and the output cannot keep up with sales, so whether it is block coal or honeycomb coal, there is a shortage of supply. In contrast, the sales of charcoal have plummeted, and the entire industry has also suffered a big blow.
In addition, I heard that the imperial court found another coal mine in Xianyang, and is now in preparation. As for Li Hong's side, there has not been a coal mine yet, but it should be soon. When these coal mines start to produce, the charcoal industry will definitely be even more depressed.
However, Zhang Zong was not worried about the charcoal burners who were unemployed because they were not working, because both mining coal and playing coal balls required a lot of labor. In contrast, burning charcoal also required some technology, but mining coal and playing coal balls were all hard work, so many coal workers quickly changed careers and started working on coal.
"Ding Ding Dangdang~" The sound of Wan'er cooking came from the kitchen, and Zhang Zong also sat quietly at the table to organize the manuscript. Princess Chengyang had a good habit. She liked to copy the manuscripts given to her by herself and then return the manuscripts to Zhang Zong. It is estimated that in her opinion, these are Zhang Zong's efforts, so it is better for the owner to keep these manuscripts.
It was drizzling outside and the weather became very cold. Zhang Zong sorted these manuscripts into books and planned to find time to print them out, not for the sake of selling them, but for the convenience of reading by himself. Although Wan'er wrote very neatly, it looked very inconvenient.
After a while, Wan'er brought the dinner. Three dishes and one soup were already very rich for the two of them. Wan'er sat down and said excitedly: "Young Master, the honeycomb coal you made is so easy to use. It's still clean all year round. I feel that cooking is much easier than before!"
The honeycomb coal that has been dried before has been used. Wan'er has to praise her every time she uses it these days, and she doesn't need to be extinguished when she doesn't use it. Just plug the air inlet holes below and you can also sit on a pot of hot water. This way, you can use hot water at any time. It's so convenient. Even if you wash clothes in winter, you won't be afraid of getting frozen.
"It's easy to use, but the stove in your room must not open the cover on it, otherwise it will be poisoned!" Zhang Zong reminded again at this time.
Because the weather is cold, the room is also used. This kind of stove is made directly during renovation and is integrated with the wall. It also has an exhaust pipe to discharge gas outside. However, there is also a lid in the room that can be opened. If you are not careful, there is still a risk of gas poisoning.
"Don't worry, young master, I check it carefully every night!" Wan'er nodded with a smile. She had to check the stove in the room every day, especially in Zhang Zong's room, and she checked it several times a day.
Zhang Zong is still very worried about gas poisoning. After all, when he was young, carbon monoxide poisoning occurred every winter due to burning coal to keep warm. Therefore, when selling coal, he also reminded Princess Chengyang that now only sells coal shops, they repeatedly reminded customers to pay attention to ventilation.
In addition, Zhang Zong designed a special coal stove, which is similar to the coal stove at his home. It mainly has a ventilated pipe that can discharge the burned waste gas outdoors. This coal stove is used with coal to effectively prevent gas poisoning. But even so, Zhang Zong was still worried. After all, even later generations could not avoid gas poisoning, let alone the Tang Dynasty.
However, Zhang Zong has done everything he should do, and he has also promoted what he should promote. If gas poisoning really occurs, he has no choice. In fact, even if it is charcoal, charcoal monoxide poisoning may still occur. Every winter, death from freezing and carbon monoxide poisoning are the leading causes of death.
After dinner, Zhang Zong continued to organize his manuscript. Wan'er took the leftovers into a large jar in the yard to ferment flower fertilizer. However, just after Wan'er went out, Zhang Zong suddenly heard Wan'er's scream, which made him jump up and rushed into the yard.
Chapter completed!