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Volume 1: Who Rides the Star to Break through the Void Chapter 243: Monsters and duckweeds are also rampant

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    On the afternoon of February 16th in the fifth year of Tianbao.  Liu Kun slapped his back with his hand and walked slowly towards Ye Chang's house.  A few days ago, Ye Chang left Lushun and went to Bisha City, which made Liu Kun a lot more busy.  However, this kind of busyness made him feel fulfilled. His only regret was that after finishing his work, there was no virtuous wife waiting for him when he returned home.  "It's coming soon, it's coming soon." He thought hopefully.  The sea surface began to thaw half a month ago, and Ye Chang began to order people to explore the channel. The news came back the day before yesterday that the south channel is now navigable.  In fact, Lushun itself is a non-freezing port. The Bohai Sea is frozen in winter, but ships have no problem entering and exiting Lushun Port.  However, the Bohai Sea channel is blocked. It is said that the only way to find a non-freezing port is to go around from the outer sea to the south of Shandong. This is too difficult for the just-started Lushun hydraulic engineering industry.  When Liu Kun thought of hydraulic workers, he saw several hydraulic workers.  They all wear the special uniforms of Lushun water workers. Judging from their figures, they are the Wu brothers who are quite prestigious among water workers.  Seeing Liu Kun, they stopped and the leader, Wu Dahai, raised his hands and saluted: "Mr. Liu is here." "Well, let's go talk to Shi Yilang about something Why are you here too?" "Haha,  Some chores." Wu Dahai, the leader, said with a smile.  "I heard that you are the ones exploring the sea passage Thank you for your hard work. Is it really possible to walk on the sea passage?" "Yes, the ice has almost receded. Although there are some ice floes on the sea, they are very small. It is estimated that we will all know it in the next few days.  Resolve it." After receiving his affirmative response, Liu Kun nodded: "That's good, you guys are so good, Shi Yilang can't treat you badly." "That's it, that's it, we have never encountered Ye Canjun like this.  A good employer." After a simple conversation, Liu Kun went to Ye Chang's residence, but the Wu brothers stopped there.  "Liu Kun went to see Ye Chang, and Ye Chang will probably have no time to see us for a while. So, Dajiao, you go back and make preparations first. Dahe and I are waiting here." Wu Dahai ordered.  Liu Kun could not hear their murmurings. Liu Kun had already slowly walked to Ye Chang's door.  "Ye Chang's residence is no different from others. They are all simple brick houses. However, this year Lushun will usher in a new period of major construction, and dormitories will be built for everyone - not family homes, but collective dormitories.  Liu Kun had seen that plan. When he thought of the rows of houses built in the northeast of the camp, Liu Kun felt very ambitious.  Naturally, most people live in collective dormitories, but someone with Liu Kun¡¯s status has his own home.  Even Ye Chang cannot fail to reflect this difference. Otherwise, who would be willing to pursue a higher status and assume more responsibilities?  "Brother-in-law is herejust in time. If you don't come today, I will go find you tomorrow." Ye Chang heard Liu Kun's voice and greeted him with a smile.  "Oh, what's the matter with Eleven Lang?" Liu Kun asked.  "Prepare to build an iron furnace." Ye Chang said to Liu Kun.  Hearing the news, Liu Kun's eyes widened: "Have you found iron ore?" Ye Chang laughed and nodded.  Although the glass industry can earn huge profits, its significance to Lushun is far less than that of the coal and iron industry.  But in the southern Liaoning area, Ye Chang had not heard of any large mines in his memory from another life, so his initial plan was to obtain mineral deposits in central and northern Liaoning through trade.  For this reason, when Shanzhi went to the Bohai Sea, he specially ordered them to search for strange ores from various places and make specimens so that they could judge where there were ores worth utilizing.  What he never expected was that he learned from Qiu Tuo, a blacksmith in Bisha City, that there were iron materials for sale just in the north of Jili Prefecture, which meant that there were iron mines there.  From December to February, for three full months, Ye Chang sent six groups of men to explore the northeast of Bisha City. Relying on the guidance of blacksmiths from various places, he finally found the location of the mine.  The location is approximately Lianshan Town, Pulandian in another life. The ore is not buried deep, but the quality of the ore is low.  But for Ye Chang, this is not a problem. It is nothing more than adding screening and mineral processing links.  The biggest problem is fuel. There are no coal mines. It will obviously be difficult to rely on charcoal for large-scale smelting. Even if Ye Chang and the others burned hundreds of kilns of charcoal to level the open space last year, it will not be enough to last for a long time.  What's more, glass, bricks, cement, and almost everywhere are short of fuel.  Fortunately, the scale of these industries in Lushun is not large now. There are only two cement kilns built, six brick kilns, and one glass kiln. If another iron smelting furnace is built, the current charcoal output can still support it.  But in the long run, the coal problem must be solved.  "As long as there is iron ore, I have already arranged the iron smelting furnace. The first furnace will be ready in two months at most." Liu Kun rubbed his hands excitedly: "If there is enough iron ore,  We can make our own tools, and we can also" "A soldier."Chang said in a low voice.  The two looked at each other, Liu Kun smiled and said nothing more.  "I am planning to leave for the Central Plains in a few days. Have the first batch of glassware been prepared?" "It has been prepared. There are forty pieces in total, as well as the ten glass mirrors you mentioned." Liu Kun said:  "The diamond can indeed cut glass. If it weren't for this, there would be no way to cut it." "There are fifty pieces in total There are a few less. Can new ones be made in the next few days?" "It can be possible, but the quantity is limited.  Not many, after all, there are too many defective products. "Although we have mastered the technology of increasing the furnace temperature to the level of burning glass, this technology is not very mature, so the yield rate of glass is still very low, especially glassware.  In a batch of dozens of pieces, the yield is less than one-fifth.  Hearing what he said, Ye Chang thought about it again: "If this is the case, maybe we need to use those old capital Let's do this, the next batch of mirrors will be produced, and they don't need to be too big, as long as they are about the size of a human face.  That¡¯s right, the scraps can also be made into palm-sized pieces. This thing will definitely be popular.¡± Liu Kun nodded immediately after hearing this. When the silver-plated mirror first appeared, he was also frightened by this delicate thing.  One jump.  He knew the importance of the iron smelting furnace, so he couldn't wait: "I'm going to do this now, and then go to the iron furnace." Ye Chang saw him off and let out a long sigh.  Nearly ten months have passed since he arrived in Lushun at the beginning of the last year, to when he built the glass kiln in December, and now. He has established a firm foothold in Liaodong, but now he still lacks a status.  If he had not occupied Besha City, his reputation as a Jili Prefecture official, joining the army and Xiangping Guardsman would have been enough. But after occupying Besha City, especially when he discovered that there were iron ores more than a hundred miles northeast of Besha City, this reputation  The head is not enough, and greater official positions and authorization are needed.  "Some things can be done behind the Tang Dynasty's back, but you have to be prepared to be discovered.  "I am going to Chang'an this time, and I have to go back to Xiuwu to see if I can convince my sister-in-law to move the whole family to Liaodong. If I can do this, I will no longer have any worries. It won't even matter whether I return to Chang'an or not." I thought in my mind.  With this thought, Ye Chang saw a relative come over with a face full of surprise: "Join the army, and the waterworkers Wu Dahai and Wu Dahe outside are asking for a meeting." "Oh?" The image of the Wu brothers suddenly appeared in Ye Chang's mind.  Brothers, he looked at them differently. Without these five brothers who were skilled in sea navigation, last year's crossing of the sea would not have been so smooth.  However, if the two of them want to see you for something, their immediate superior should be Su Coutui. If there is any problem, it is Su Coutiao who should report it.  "What's the matter with them?" "They won't say anything. They just say that they must join the army. It affects the life and death of Lushun." The guard looked a little embarrassed.  "What a loud tone I just have nothing to do for the time being. Let's call them in." Ye Chang said.  After a while, Wu Dahai and Wu Dahe came to Ye Chang. The two men were a little embarrassed and bowed to Ye Chang.  "You two said that you want to report something important that affects the life and death of Lushun?" "Exactly, Ye Canjun, please forgive us for our sins" Wu Dahai said with an annoyed look on his face: "We made a mistake to associate with bandits.  "I almost got on a pirate ship." "Tell me, if it is true, I will not hesitate to reward him heavily." "That's it. Dahe has been in a state of disbelief these past few days. We have a deep love for each other. When I saw it, I asked him if he had.  What is there to worry about, but he never thought that he would accidentally learn a shocking news?" "Oh?" Ye Chang's response was still a bit dull, not at all excited about the big news. Wu Dahai glanced at him secretly, feeling in his heart  He was uneasy and didn't know if Ye Canjun had listened to his words.  But now the arrow was on the string and had to be fired.  "Dahe, tell Ye Canjun to listen and speak more clearly," Wu Dahai ordered Wu Dahe.  Among the Wu brothers, Wu Dahe looks the most honest and looks no different from a farmer.  He raised his head, glanced at Ye Chang, and said dullly: "The villain has a good relationship with that Bian Ping. A few days ago, Bian Ping suddenly asked the villain if he wanted to be rich" Ye Chang's eyes  It lit up, and he stared at Wu Dahe with great energy. Wu Dahe seemed to be frightened by him, and he didn't dare to say anything anymore.  "Just tell me, if it's really a big deal, I won't give you a big reward," Ye Chang said.  Wu Dahe swallowed his saliva, looked at Wu Dahai, and when he saw Wu Dahai nodded, he continued: "The villain is used to being poor, so of course he wants to be rich, so he agreed, but then he found out that Bian Ping, actually  He harbored evil intentions and was seduced by the Goguryeo people, and he wanted to rebel." "Conspiracy to rebel?" Ye Chang stood up suddenly and turned around twice with his hands behind his back: "He is just a water worker. What can he do and rebel?  Rebellion? " "He made friends with water workers from all sides, and it is said that dozens of people listened to him. In addition, he was ready to"Tonight, they will start an incident. They will first go to the granary and set fire to it. When the escort army goes to put out the fire, they will join the Goguryeo people, Silla people, Buyeo people, etc. to kill to kill the soldiers." Hearing this, Ye Chang took a breath  : "What a big dog." Food is extremely important to Lushun. At least until July, Lushun will not receive large-scale food supplies. Therefore, Ye Chang is even preparing to send people to Silla to see if it can start anew.  Luo Buying Liang, this matter is almost universally known. If the granary really catches fire, there is no doubt that Lushun¡¯s main force will be used to put out the fire, and Ye Chang¡¯s own protection will have loopholes. ¡°Well, you know,  Which barbarians bribed Bian Ping, and which hydraulic workers colluded with him?  "After two more turns, Ye Chang suppressed his anger and asked in a low voice. "This villain looked scared at that time, and Bian Ping refused to tell the villain.  "Wu Dahe said, "Dahe is honest, but Bian Ping is always good at tricking Dahe into tricking him.  After Dahe learned about this, he didn't dare to speak for several days. He didn't tell me until today. I immediately asked him to report it.  "Wu Dahai said again at this time: "Joining the army, we can't let Bian Ping and other eternal traitors spoil the military and political plan of joining the army. We should arrest him." Ye Chang glanced at him: "Arrest him Where are those comrades, comrades?  If the party is not eliminated, it will always be a hidden danger." "The trial for Bian Ping is to torture him severely. I am not afraid that he will not be punished. That guy dares to drag Dahe to commit this capital crime and join the army. You must not spare him." Ye Chang nodded: "This  Naturally, I will not be lenient to those who harbor evil intentions I know this, so please don't make it public. In addition, I will also prepare a reward for you, but I can't give it to you now, lest the traitor finds out and alerts the snake.  "Yes, yes, we all believe in joining the army." Wu Dahai and Wu Dahe both looked happy.  They resigned and went out. When they reached the door, they heard Ye Chang giving orders to summon people.  Wu Dahai and Wu Dahe looked at each other. After they were far away, Wu Dahai looked happy: "It's done." "I was scared just now. Brother, if Ye Chang wants to arrest Bian Ping and confront him, what do you think he should do?"  "Okay?" "Don't worry, I have spent a lot of effort to figure out what Ye Canjun is doing. He will never arrest Bian Ping to confront him, because he is suspicious and will worry about not catching the mastermind behind Bian Ping, so he will definitely not alert the snake.  "I guess that after he mobilized his troops, he would secretly monitor Fan Hu and Bian Ping, but before that, he would send people to inquire about Bian Ping's recent activities." "No wonder the elder brother asked that guy to inquire about the granary, Ye Chang."  If you know this, you will definitely believe us," Wu Dahe said happily.  "That's natural. No matter how wise he is, he would never think that we who came to inform him are the real ones." Wu Dahai said.  When the two of them returned to their residence, the other three brothers had been waiting there for a long time. When they learned that it went as planned, everyone was happy.  "That guy Bian Ping, I think he's still waiting for his brother's order. Does he really want to allocate manpower to him?" "I don't want to give up the child but can't fight the wolf. Those who are not very loyal to me will naturally allocate manpower to him." Wu  Dahai smiled deeply: "What I want are reliable brothers, not those fair-weather friends who eat and drink. Apart from us brothers, to be honest, I can't trust anyone." They have made a plan and are just waiting for nightfall.  In the evening, Bian Ping arrived at Wu Dahai's place. Wu Dahai knew very well that Bian Ping must be watched by Ye Chang's people at this time, so he didn't keep him much. He just told him a list of several people and asked him to go.  Looking for someone.  Bian Ping did not doubt that he was there, and went to look for him one by one. Not long after, Wu Dahe came to report: "Brother, Bian Ping has already left." "Okay, let's go out too." Wu Dahe suddenly stood up.
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