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Xiao Yi's hands unconsciously exerted a little force, and the edges of the silk paper immediately showed deep folds.

Seeing that he had something wrong, Mrs. Fang busy said: "Ai, if Luo Yuecheng is in trouble, you should go back first. A Yue stays here to rest for a few more days."

Xiao Yi smiled slightly and said freely: "Grandma, don't worry, it's not a big deal." He tucked the piece of silk paper into his sleeve pocket, and waved to Wang Chaoyuan to let him back.

The car curtain was put down, and Xiao Yi squeezed a piece of carved plum into Nangong Yue's mouth.

Grandpa Fang smiled happily, he knew that Xiao Yi was decent, and since he was not in a hurry, it was obviously not a big deal.

At the order, the carriage continued to move forward, and the goal went to the western suburbs clearly.

Today they are going to the smelting workshop located in the western suburb of Heyucheng.

This is just one of the dozens of smelting workshops in Fangjia, but it is the most important one. Almost half of the best masters in Fangjia are here.

The smelting workshop is inevitable, and the noise is constant. Therefore, Fang Jia specially set up the smelting workshop in a small village about five or six miles away from Yucheng.The small villagers who live in this small village are basically blacksmiths working in the smelting workshop and their relatives.

Along the way, Mrs. Fang roughly introduced the smelting workshop.

Nangong Yue has not been to the smelting workshop before, and it is very exciting to hear.

There was a burst of laughter in the carriage, and Mr. Zhao, who was with him outside, listened to Mr. Fang's hearty laugh, a little sighed.

Anyway, the smelting workshop is not far away, the driver simply slowed down the speed, and steadily moved forward all the way.

The spring flowers and flowers in the fields and the gurgling water make everyone feel relaxed. It seems that they are coming to spring, not for official business.

About half an hour later, Mr. Zhao pointed to the front and said: "Grandpa, it's almost time... just ahead."

Thrush opened the corner of the curtain with curiosity, looked out, and found the location of the smelting workshop at a glance.

It wasn’t how good her eyes were, but it was just when she was just going to say that the time to leave the fire was still far away, but there was a smoky gray smoke rising in a village in front...

When the carriage draws closer, you can hear the sound of knocking and beating one after another...

A middle-aged manager in the smelting workshop had already been there with a few masters. The manager saw Xiao Yi and Grandpa Fang and his party came and greeted him.

After seeing the ceremony, Manager Zhao introduced the middle-aged manager named Zhang to everyone, and then said: "Zhang Guanshi, the old man and the grandfather want to look around here, and you lead the way ahead."

"Yes Yes!"

That chapter governor echoed, bowing and pleading.

The smelting workshop is behind the village. Zhang Guanshi leads the way while introducing the village to everyone.

The village is named Tiemen Village. At this time, the men were working in the smelting workshop, so the village was empty, and only occasionally saw one or two women in their own yard or take care of the vegetable plot or sit on the seam. Yi, all looked at Xiao Yi and his party curiously.

The closer to the smelting workshop behind, the louder and noisier the knocking sound, and gradually, even the surrounding air became hot.

After walking through the village, you can see a row of bungalows in front of you, there are dozens of rooms neatly arranged together. At a glance, it covers at least a dozen acres.

Zhang Guanshi pointed to the row of bungalows and said, "Grandpa, Shiziye, the row of houses over there are forged houses."

In the discourse, they came to one of the bungalows. The big room was steaming, like a huge stove, inside which were dozens of shirtless, sweaty men standing on a seat with a hand bellows In front of the stove, holding a hammer, knocking...

clang!clang!clang!

The sound of hammering continued, as if knocking on their hearts in one fell swoop. This scene looked like an inexplicable deterrent in Nangong Yue's eyes.

However, a small iron hammer can forge all kinds of daily irons, and even all kinds of weapons. It is really incredible to think about it.

Zhang Guanshi said in a congratulatory voice: "The new iron swords set by Shiziye have been completed yesterday, which is worth 180,000 yuan, and the last is 20,000. The blacksmiths are rushing to control. Don’t go check it out first?"

Zhang Guanshi felt a little thankful. He only learned yesterday that Grandpa Grandpa had to come to the smelting workshop with Grandpa Grandpa. Fortunately, Grandpa had explained it early in the morning. South Xinjiang’s military needs were the most important. Are giving priority to catching these iron vectors.

Xiao Yixi smiled and said: "Maternal grandfather, this is a coincidence. Zhu Xing explained that the sky had shipped 100,000 silver. He paid the money in one hand and delivered it in one hand." As he said, he glanced at Nangong Yue with a smile. At a glance, thanks to his stinky girl who found him a silver mine, he gave birth to a cornucopia, and he was not worried about his military.

Grandpa Fang laughed and said, "Ai, is your grandfather still afraid that you won't be able to run away? ... And this batch of iron is your iron ore. Your grandfather will charge you the most processing money. Where does it cost fifty thousand two."

"Maternal grandfather, I just produced an iron ore of two hundred and fifty stones, which is far from enough for two hundred thousand iron arrows." The iron and stone of two hundred and fifty stones was deceived by Nangong Yue from Baiyue, But these iron ore mines can only create less than one hundred thousand iron arrows, and the rest can be lost on the credit of Mrs. Fang.

Grandpa Fang said helplessly: "Even if it is so, Ai, there are too many hundred thousand two hundred silver!"

Zhang Guanshi listened to some surprises. He thought that these batches of iron princes had a lot of iron ore, and the Fang family would rush out for the princes for free. In this way, the princes were grandchildren’s heirs and grandsons; If the Xinjiang Army is strong, then South Xinjiang is strong. Although South Xinjiang has conquered successively in the past three years, it has suffered a lot, but South Xinjiang also suffered a lot. As a South Xinjiang man, it should be a contribution to the South Xinjiang Army.

It turns out that this prince is such a public-private person!

It's no wonder that people in southern Xinjiang are now saying that Shiziye is not like a prince, and his heart is more like a dead old prince.

"Grandfather, do you think I am a loser?" Xiao Yi smiled at Old Fang with a smile, "Next, I will make a new batch of iron arrows..." said, he lifted up The right hand made a gesture, and the bamboo behind immediately opened the bamboo tube in his hand, opened the lid, took out a rolled parchment, and handed it to Xiao Yi.

"Maternal grandfather, this is the new iron arrow..."

The new Iron Arrow?Could it be...

Grandpa Fang glanced at Xiao Yi and saw him winking at him with a smile, and suddenly the design of these new iron vectors must have come from An Yihou!

Mrs. Fang immediately became interested. Whether it was the design drawing of the crossbow at the beginning, or later he developed a new alloy for the arrows used by the crossbow, they all proved how amazing this man is. only!

I don’t know what incredible surprise he will give this time.!

This is not the place to speak.

Grandpa Fang raised his eyes and asked the chapter manager: "Chapter manager, you can find a place and let us speak. Also, call Zhang Zhu!"

"Yes, Grandpa." Zhang Guanshi hurriedly responded, instructed a little servant to call someone, and led the crowd to a hall, and ordered his servants to serve hot tea to everyone.

After a while, Xiaogu, who went to call someone before, took Zhang Zhu into the hall.

Zhang Zhu wore a grey short punch. The weather in early spring was still a bit cool, but Zhang Zhu's dark forehead was covered with sweat, and his cheeks were flushed. At first glance, he knew that he had just arrived from the forging room. .

Zhang Guanshi's face twitched a little, and this cast did not clean up and came back again.Doesn't this look negligent the VIP?!

Xiao Yi didn't take it seriously. He was originally a casual person, impatient with those red tapes.

Moreover, he found this drawing to study Tieya's drawings, but not to be a vassal. The other party's dress is not important.

After Zhang Zhu saluted Mrs. Fang and Xiao Yi and others, Xiao Yi greeted: "Zhang Zhu, come and have a look at this drawing." Xiao Yi said and spread the drawing on the round table.

Zhang Zhu strode forward, glanced at the drawing, and then he saw the doorway and blurted out: "Blood Trough!"

The blood trough is a groove located on the spine spine or blade surface, mainly for bleeding after being penetrated into the human body or animal body, which can increase the lethality of the weapon; on the other hand, the blood trough can also reduce the knife and sword body Weight, for users, is to reduce the burden, and for the founder, you can save a lot of iron.

However, the blood trough is of course also flawed, that is, it will weaken the strength of the weapon itself.

This disadvantage is more obvious with smaller weapons. Compared with swords, the iron arrows used in crossbows are much lighter, and this disadvantage is naturally more obvious.

However, the design drawing in front of him is different. The blood groove painted on it is not a conventional one, but a very special curved structure.Although Zhang Zhu has never created such an iron vector, does it mean he won't watch it?!Once the arcuate blood groove as designed is used on the iron arrow, the adverse effect of the blood groove on the iron arrow will be minimized, and the power of killing the enemy will be greater.

"Miao, really wonderful." Zhang Zhu stared at the drawing without blinking, his eyes burning, as if to burn this parchment with two holes.

Xiao Yi's mouth ticked, and this person was indeed an expert.

"Zhang Zhu," Xiao Yi said again, "may you make this kind of arrow?"

Zhang Zhu didn't reply immediately, but stared at the drawings for a while, his mouth moved slightly, and the Zhang Guan side looked a little anxious, shouting reminder: "Master Zhang..."

Zhang Zhu then retreated slowly, and respectfully clenched his fists and said: "Senior prince, the young can try it, but the young needs at least one or two hours..."

Zhang Zhu looked at the drawing with reluctance. The handwriting was obviously different. Somehow, this drawing gave him a familiar feeling. He almost wanted to ask whether the new alloy was originally conceived by the same person. ?

If there is a chance, I can learn from this person, and I am sure that I will greatly benefit my forging skills!

Although he thought so in his heart, he did not dare to ask questions rashly.

Xiao Yi raised his eyebrows, but it was faster than he expected, so he said: "Zhang Zhu, you can take this drawing, first make a sample to show me!" The implication is to wait for Zhang Zhu here Forge the sample.

Zhang Zhu responded casually, and his mind ran to the drawing again.

This Zhang Zhu!Zhang Guanshi wiped the cold sweat on his forehead, and hurriedly asked the little man to take Zhang Zhu down.

It was already noon.

After Zhang Guanshi asked Mrs. Fang, he set up a sumptuous table in the side hall next door. Although the craftsmanship was not as good as the chefs of Fangfu and the restaurant, the food was fresh, and the vegetables were the vegetable seeds near the village. Yes, the chicken, duck and fish meat are also raised by the villagers themselves, and they are delicious and delicious.

After they had used lunch and drank hot tea to eat away, it was a good hour.Zhang Guanshi felt anxious in his heart, wondering if he had ordered his next man to look at it. At this moment, he heard a rush of footsteps outside...

Looking at it soundly, I saw Zhang Zhu and the little man who were sweating quickly walking towards this side. Zhang Zhu held a tray in his hand, and a black arrow was suddenly placed on it.

When the arrow was delivered to Xiao Yi, Zhang Guanshi became more nervous and watched Xiao Yi's expression without blinking.

Xiao Yi carefully looked at the arrow, rubbing the surface of the arrow carefully, observing the blood groove at the tip of the arrow, and then Xiao Yi's corner of his mouth lifted up, revealing a satisfactory color.

Zhang Guanshi finally let out a sigh of relief and said: Although this Zhang Zhu speaks and behaves in a humble manner, it is indeed a real person...

Xiao Yi handed over this new type of arrow to bamboo, and then commanded: "Bamboo, you will send a quick horse and whip to send this iron arrow to Qingyunwu."

"Yes, Shiziye." Zhu took it respectfully.

Standing side by side, Zhang Zhu saw that the iron die he forged had been recognized by Shiziye, and his face showed a simple smile.

Xiao Yi directly placed a batch of orders for 200,000 arrows, and the 100,000 silver two delivered tomorrow, in addition to the settlement of the previous batch of payment, the rest is regarded as a deposit.Only then returned to leave.

When I returned to Hecheng, I just passed Shen Shi.

Seeing that it was still early, Xiao Yi and Grandpa Fang decided to continue shopping.

Although Nangong Yue was so upset by the posture they bought, it was rare that Mrs. Fang was so interested in it, so she responded well.

The three of them walked from the street to the end of the street, Fang left an incense shop, bought a bunch of spices, and then turned into a painting and calligraphy shop.

Nangong Yue and Mrs. Fang each picked a few paintings and a few solitary books, and the shopkeeper's smile was unclear.In the morning, Lord God of Wealth didn't come to his shop, he still felt stunned. He didn't expect that if Lucky Fortune came, he wouldn't be able to escape. But no, Lord God of Wealth still came. As soon as he shot, he bought a few pictures. Calligraphy and painting.

The shopkeeper greeted attentively: "Old Mrs. Fang, Mrs. Fang, Mrs. Fang, the little one here recently got a chessboard. I heard that it was left by the former Qi Sheng Qiao Yuan. I don't know..." He rubbed his hand. Face looked at everyone expectantly.

Chessboard...If Nangong Yue moved, she had planned to pick some stones for Xiao Fei in Heyucheng, but she hasn’t seen and eyed by now. If Xiao Fei can bring a good chessboard back to Xiao Fei, Xiao Fei will definitely Very happy.

She was about to speak out, but was grabbed by the old lady Fang: "Then take it out, I will see!"

Nangong Yue looked at Grandpa Fang in the wheelchair and immediately understood that Grandpa Fang also wanted to give this chessboard to Xiao Fei.

The shopkeeper responded again and again and ordered the buddies to get the chessboard.

At this moment, a low male voice came out shouting, "Uncle, isn't this uncle?"

Everyone looked at it soundly and saw that the three were walking into the shop under the leadership of their buddies.

The three men were two men and a woman, headed by a middle-aged man wearing a turquoise brocade and short beards. Behind him was a young couple in their early twenties. Men have four or five points similar, obviously father and son.

Grandpa Fang looked at the middle-aged man, squinting slightly, hesitantly thoughtfully: "Are you... Ziang?"

"Uncle, I'm Ziang." The middle-aged man stepped up to Mrs. Fang's wheelchair and sighed, "Uncle, your nephew has heard about that, and the party's order is really hateful! ... But you are not going Did Luoyue City?"

Nangong Yue and Xiao Yi glanced at each other and would call Grandpa Fang the uncle, isn't it the mother's uncle's family?

According to the knowledge of Nangong Yue, the first uncle's uncle's family is also well-known in southern Xinjiang, and is one of the four major families in southern Xinjiang-Anjia.

"I just returned to Heyu City yesterday." Grandpa Fang looked at An Zi Ang in front of him with some emotion. Since he "stroke" more than ten years ago, he may not have seen the nephew of An's family for a long time.

Grandpa Fang settled down and said to Xiao Yi: "Ai Yi, this is your mother's uncle, so you should also call your uncle Gong."

An Ziang's eyes fell on Xiao Yi, a flash of joy flashed in his eyes, and he said with a smile: "This is Shizi, it's really similar to the niece!" He said, his eyes were red, showing sadness.

Both Xiao Yi and Nangong Yue stepped forward to meet the other party: "Have seen Uncle Gong."

An Ziang hurriedly avoided it and paid back another half ceremony.

Following this, An Ziang introduced his son An Min and his daughter-in-law Feng Shi.

A group of juniors confronted each other and saw the ceremony.

An Minzhong is two years older than Xiao Yixu, so Xiao Yi and Nangong Yue also call each other's cousin and cousin.

Afterwards, An Zi angrily replied to the other old man: "Uncle, I came here to talk about a silk business with Min Zhonglai and Yucheng, but I didn't expect to meet my uncle and Ayi here so coincidentally."

Xiao Yi smiled and said nothing, and he was not a fool. He knew the "coincidence" this time.

I'm afraid An Ziang learned from him and Ah Yue that his grandfather went back to Yucheng, so he brought his son and daughter-in-law to come here with them.

Otherwise, it is enough for Anzi Anglai to discuss business with Yucheng and bring his son, why even bring his daughter-in-law.

Xiao Yi did not care, and said politely that in this southern Xinjiang, in his identity, no matter where he went, there were naturally people who stuttered around him.

Grandpa Fang's age is naturally transparent. How can I say that Anjia is indeed the wife's maiden, and the daughter's uncle always has relatives?

Grandpa Fang smiled openly: "Zi Ang, we haven't seen it in more than ten years. It's a rare encounter here. How about you and Min Zhong going to sit in the house with me?"

Of course, An Ziang was desperate, and hurriedly said: "The nephew would not bother to uncle aunt." As he said, there was a bit of nostalgia on his face. In the past, my aunt and cousin loved the camellia the most. I planted all kinds of camellia in the garden and they bloomed together, which is really dazzling..."

Grandpa Fang also seems to recall the past, his eyes are a bit dazed, and his eyes are about to overflow with the deep miss...

At this time, the guy who had just entered the chessboard came out holding a torchwood chessboard.

The shopkeeper looked at everyone busy identifying their relatives, and was originally worried that the business of the chessboard might not be completed.Unexpectedly, Mrs. Fang looked at the chessboard, and immediately boldly snapped the board to buy it, and instructed the shopkeeper to send those paintings, solitary books, and chessboard to Fangfu.

The shopkeeper's self-harmed one after another, smiled and sent everyone to the carriage.

Two carriages left the painting and calligraphy shop and drove all the way to Fangfu.

When they returned to Fang Mansion, the sky was already half bright and half dark, and a dim silver moon loomed high in the dim air.

Because someone was sent back to the house in advance to tell about the visit of a visitor, Grandma Gao quickly ordered the kitchen to prepare it, and reorganized the small flower hall to serve the guests.

The meal was a joy for both the guests and the host. Grandpa Fang and An Ziang recalled many things in the past. By the end of the meal, it would already be the willow on the moon.

Seeing that it was getting late, Grandpa Fang asked An's father and son to stay in Fuzhong, and ordered Grandma Gao to clean and clean the two guest houses.

After Nangong Yue and Xiao Yi returned to Qiwu Courtyard, Xiao Yi looked at her small face that could not hide her tiredness, and said softly: "Smelly girl, please hurry and take a rest." Xiao Yi did not intend to put today How closely the schedule of the trip is arranged is also a mistake.

However, Nangong Yue pulled Xiao Yi's sleeves, and she just remembered an old thing in her previous life, and her expression was a bit complicated: "Ai, how much do you know about Anjia?"