125, Chapter 125

Qin placed him at the top of Beast Mountain. The tiger had already woken up and ate a wild boar leg. Because the wild boar leg was mixed with Mongolian sweat medicine, it fell asleep again. Surprisingly, after the tiger woke up in the cage, he did not react excessively. It roared a few times first, then when it saw the chained man next to it, it became quiet again, and then ate the wild boar leg. Fell asleep again.

When the tiger roared, it woke up the chained man, and the chained man also roared at the tiger. The chained man's cry shocked the unsuspecting Doctor Li and others. They had never seen anyone who could kill the tiger. The sounds were so similar that if they hadn't seen it with their own eyes, they wouldn't have known it was the chained man calling.

The soldiers sat on the ground and had breakfast. Today's breakfast was sweet potato and brown rice porridge, which was enough to satisfy them. However, when Qin Fang came, he brought each of them a meat bun‌. The meat buns in Yunxiang County cost two cents each. The buns are not small, but the meat is small. But no matter how small it is, it is still meat.

Lieutenant Yang was also sitting in the third seat, drinking sweet potato soup and biting meat buns: "General, this tiger is very cooperative. After waking up, he didn't hit the cage. I thought it was dangerous."

Qin Fang said: "I have heard people say that in their old age, tigers are not very good at hunting. They can only catch small animals to fill their stomachs, or wait to die. There is another ending, which is to wait for other wild beasts to kill them. It ate it. Judging from the condition of this tiger, it is estimated that it will not live much longer and may have given up its struggle. However, the way it gets along with the chained man is really amazing. They seem to communicate through barks. ”

It is a miracle in itself that the chained man can communicate with the tiger through his calls. Moreover, there are many secrets in the chained man.

At noon, the tiger woke up again, and then another boar leg. The tiger ate so happily that he didn't even do anything, not even roar, and started eating directly in the cage. Occasionally, its eyes could be a little bit focused on the chained man, as if it was observing his condition.

The chain man's chain has not yet been opened, and he is used to the chain. The sweet potato porridge, which is tasteless to everyone, is also eaten by the chain man with gusto. So much so that when Dr. Li asked him to take medicine, he was very cooperative. Of course, after he drank the medicine, Doctor Li would give him a piece of candy, so he always looked at Doctor Li with dependent eyes, like a child relying on his father.

"General...General..." Kunshi's panting voice came from behind.

In fact, Kunshi could have called the guards to call Qin Fang, but he also wanted to see the Beast Mountain Taoist Temple, so he came here himself. Fortunately, he came from the military camp and became Qin Fang's personal friend in the past two years. After Wei, there was no lack of training, otherwise he would not be able to climb such a high mountain. "General, my wife ordered her subordinates to come to you..." Kunshi explained the matter again.

Qin Fang was a little surprised. At this time, his wife came to him. Even if she didn't tell him, he knew that there must be something important, so he said: "Old Yang, if there is something wrong with the Taoist temple or the mine, come to me at any time. I will go back home first." Come on in."

Captain Yang: "Yes, General."

An hour later, Qin Fang returned to the general's mansion. Fortunately, going down the mountain is faster than going up the mountain. Although it is steep, it is not a problem for him.

Yang Haiyan was sitting in the yard waiting for him. While waiting for someone, she was idle and bored, and she was still making underwear in her hands. However, Kunshi came and went for more than two hours, that is, more than four hours, and he could have dinner.

As soon as Qin Fang entered the yard, he asked: "Yanyan, what's the matter that makes Kunshi come to me in a hurry?"

Yang Haiyan put down the things in her hands, went over and took Qin Fang's hand: "Follow me." She pulled him into the house mysteriously.

When Qin Fang saw her mysterious look, he was quite looking forward to it, but when she pulled her into the room where sulfur and saltpeter were kept, he lost his expectations. "Yanyan, why are you stopping me from coming here?"

Yang Haiyan pointed at the basin and said, "Look." Although more than two hours had passed, if the ice formed slowly, the ice would melt even more slowly.

Qin Fang did not pay attention to Yang Haiyan's words. Even when he saw the basin and the ice in the basin, he was confused: "What's wrong with this basin? Is there ice so early? What are you going to send?" usefulness?"

Yang Haiyan didn't think Qin Fang was wrong. How could a normal person think that saltpeter could make ice? So she patiently explained: "I didn't buy this ice, and I don't use it for other purposes. I put saltpeter in the basin in the morning, and it froze at noon. My husband, don't you understand? Put the saltpeter into the water. "As long as there is more saltpeter, the water will freeze in half a day."

Qin Fang filtered Yang Haiyan's words in his mind, and then opened his eyes suddenly: "Are you...are you saying that saltpeter can make ice when it is mixed with water?" In this way, the ice that the poor cannot afford will not Is it just cheap?

It has to be said that Qin Fang's ideas are different from others. Some people know that saltpeter can make ice, and the first thing they think of is making money. But when Qin Fang knows this, the first thing he thinks of is the common people.

Just like discovering sulfur and saltpeter, his first thought was that he would be able to hit his enemies with big firecrackers, not that he would get rich. He has the responsibility of being a citizen of the Qi Kingdom, and this responsibility is enough for him to give up his own personal interests.

Yang Haiyan also looked at him, seeing the shock and joy in his eyes, but there was no greed in his eyes. Such a man is really lovable.

He is not a stupid person, and of course he knows how great the benefits this matter will bring. If Qin Fang was stupid, he would not have included the property of the bandits in the letter to Du Ke after the bandits were suppressed, thus blurring the military pay. If Qin Fang was stupid, he would not hug Du Ke's lap and find a backer for himself. Therefore, he is smart and knows how to fight for his own interests.

But at the same time, when he strives for interests, he also strives for it openly and will not harm the interests of others.

Yang Haiyan smiled: "Yes, saltpeter can make ice. My husband, in the summer, if we use saltpeter to make ice and sell it, we can probably make a lot of money." Yang Haiyan said this because she wanted to hear Qin Fang's thoughts. Of course she wouldn't do that. Saltpeter can be used to make ice for your own use, but not for selling.

Qin Fang was silent for a while after hearing this. He suddenly reached out and touched Yang Haiyan's head: "Yanyan, the matter of making ice with saltpeter must be reported to the court."

Yang Haiyan looked at him and was not in a hurry to ask.

Qin Fang smiled: "Yanyan is a smart girl. We can fight for our own interests in some things, but there are some interests that we cannot fight with the court. A saltpeter mine has been discovered in Beast Mountain, and the court will send someone over soon. We can ask the court for it. A few baskets of saltpeter was the bottom line allowed by the court. However, if we use the court's saltpeter to make ice and sell it, it is equivalent to making money from the court's things. Although it is not illegal, it is not a good thing if the court knows about it.

Instead of doing this, it is better to tell the court about saltpeter ice making. In this way, the court may reward something more. We are afraid of using the money earned by the court, but we use the money rewarded by the court. I feel at ease. Are you right? "

Qin Fang's bottom line is not to be greedy for gain, but to be aboveboard. He can use Mongolian sweat medicine to deal with bandits and tigers, but when the two armies are fighting, he cannot use Mongolian sweat medicine to deal with the enemy. This is a shameless behavior.

Yang Haiyan looked at Qin Fang with bright eyes: "Ms., you are right, I will listen to you."

Qin Fang heard her agree and looked at her eyes as bright as stars, feeling happy in his heart. Some things will be tiring if you persist on your own without anyone who thinks the same as you. However, if the person you want to accompany you for life has the same philosophy as you, that will be his life's luck.

Two days later, Beijing.

Tao Shan came to the capital for the second time. Compared with the caution and confusion the first time, he was much more experienced this time. Although he was still cautious, he went directly to the Minister of War's Mansion as soon as he arrived in the capital. The guards guarding the Du Mansion are still the same team as in March. Although they have only met Tao Shan twice, once when Tao Shan entered the Du Mansion and once when Tao Shan left the Du Mansion, the guards were impressed by Tao Shan's identity this time.

The guard said: "It turns out it's you, Brother Tao. Please wait a moment, Brother Tao. According to the rules, we must go in first to report."

Tao Shan cupped his hands and said, "I understand, I'm sorry to trouble this big brother."

The guard went in for a while, and soon the housekeeper came out. It stands to reason that a person with Tao Shan's status does not need to be greeted personally by the housekeeper, but the last time he came back from Huanshui County, he was full of praise for General Qin. Tao Shan is General Qin's confidant, and he must have been influenced by Qin. It was the general's order, so the housekeeper came out to greet him personally.

Butler: "Brother Tao, I didn't expect that we are so destined to meet each other again after just over two months."

Tao Shan immediately said: "It is Tao Shan's blessing to be able to meet you, Butler Du, so soon. Tao Shan is under the order of the general and has something important to see the general, ‌‌ something important‌."

Upon seeing this, the housekeeper said: "Brother Tao, don't worry, I will send someone to invite you."

If it were not an important matter, General Qin would not send his confidants.

Ministry of War

"A sneeze..." Duko sneezed.

"Did you catch a cold, sir? The weather has been hot and cold recently. Sir, you are busy with official duties, so please pay attention to your health." The subordinate flattered Du Ke and poured another cup of hot tea for Du Ke.

Du Ke said: "It's really strange. I've been in good health recently. I just asked for a pulse test the day before yesterday." But why did he feel uneasy?

At this moment, someone came to report: "Mr. Du, your bodyguard is here and wants to see you on something important."

Du Ke thought about it carefully, why are these words so familiar? "Let him in."

"yes."

The guard came quickly: "See you, sir." The guard did not say anything immediately, but glanced at the subordinate who had just flattered Duko.

The subordinate immediately said: "My lord, I suddenly remembered that I have something important to do, so I will leave first."