Emperor Renzong of the Great Song Dynasty

In early February, beside the Bian River in Yingtianfu, the river gradually thawed, but the water level was still very low.

The repair of the river embankment is coming to an end - it has to be said that the construction of the embankment with cement and gravel is much more efficient than when clay, lime, or even glutinous rice juice was used in the past.

Gongsun Ce held a pen, blowing the gradually softening spring breeze, and recorded the amount of wages, rice and grain distributed these days, as well as the use of cement.

At present, there is only one cement factory in Bianliang City, and all the cement in the country has to go to Bianliang to apply for it.He had to write down the approximate number so that he could send it back to Bianliang for reference.

This method is too troublesome, and it is necessary to open cement factories all over the country.

It's just that the emperor is still looking for a leader, and the factory doesn't know when it will open.

The ink is dry, and the account is almost finished.He put the pen and paper into his sleeve, and suddenly heard someone calling him on the shore: "Mr. Gongsun! Mr. Gongsun!"

Gongsun Ce turned his head and saw Bao Zheng's follower Bao Xing, waving at him.

He took a big step, jumped onto the shore, and walked to Bao Xing's side: "What's the matter? What is your lord looking for me for?"

Bao Xing shook his head: "No." He lowered his voice: "It's someone from the Sky Tower."

Gongsun Ce frowned: "Here comes another man."

Ever since the emperor released the false news that the Sky Tower was built by the Western swordsman Xia Yuqi to test the heroes of the world, Ying Tianfu has welcomed batch after batch of quacks.

There are those who claim to be proficient in mechanical skills and want to break through the tower and worship Xia Yuqi as their teacher;

Among other things, Gongsun Ce organized the unemployed refugees outside the city to open several tea shops and noodle stalls outside the city, which made the victims earn a fortune.

The victims got benefits, but the skyrocketing tower has not been cracked for a long time.

The intention of the emperor to release this fake news is not to let all the quacks from all over the world swarm into the tower, but to draw out the real Western swordsman Xia Yuqi.

Therefore, Bao Zheng and Gongsun Ce did not dare to directly send all the people from the rivers and lakes who came to Yingtian to the skyscraper tower. One is that there are some things in that tower that are not easy to disclose to the world. The quack has got it, and if he accidentally shakes it out, the consequences will be disastrous.

Second, the Sky Tower is a dangerous place after all, if these people are really allowed to enter, I am afraid that none of them will survive.

Therefore, Bao Zheng sent people to guard the tower day and night, and if anyone approached the tower, they would all be brought to Gongsun Ce.

If it is Xia Yuqi himself or his descendants, then he should be moved with affection and reason, and ask him to help him crack the skyscrapers.

For other experts who are proficient in mechanism art, invite them to enter the building for a try.

If the two are not in touch with each other and come to join in the fun, Nan Xia Zhan Zhao will come forward to persuade them to go back where they came from.

If someone has a bad temper and is unwilling to listen to persuasion, let him experience the power of Juque Sword.

Almost a month has passed now, Xia Yuqi still hasn't shown up, but a few experts who are proficient in mechanisms came, but he didn't even go up to the second floor of the Sky Tower, and after passing the stairs, he came out in disgrace.

Seeing that the hope of destroying the building was getting slimmer, Gongsun Ce sometimes wondered if he should just set it on fire and just take out the gold.

Anyway, if gold is smelted in fire, nothing will be damaged, and it can still be spent.As for Huo Fang's secret...

The people of Huo Fang are all squatting in the dungeon of Kaifeng Mansion. As long as they take strict precautions, there will be no splashes.

Although he thought so, but someone came to break into the building, Gongsun Ce still planned to meet him.

After all, what if?

What if this one can really crack the skyrocketing tower?

"Go, have a look."

He followed Bao Xing to the place where the horses were tied by the river, and Bao Xing whispered to him: "Sir, let me tell you first, the two who came to break into the building today are a bit unusual."

Gongsun Ce untied the rein and got on the horse - after so many days, he also learned how to ride a horse.

"Oh, what's unusual?"

The people in the Jianghu are all of strange shapes. Gongsun Ce has seen too many strange people and strange appearances these days. Change your color, and say that the strong man looks good.

Bao Xing also got on his horse, and his reply was shattered by the wind. Gongsun Ce vaguely heard: "...I've never seen anything like this before..."

He thought, what do you want?

They are all here to break into the sky, so they should not die.

Gongsun Ce has seen a lot of ruthless characters who want money but don't care about their lives these days.

This is very strange, Bao Xing was really young, so he was taken aback.

However, it was not until Gongsun Ce arrived in front of the tower and saw the two people who were about to break into the tower that he understood what Bao Xing said.

Where is this life?

This is obviously shameless!

There is a shed in front of the Skyscraper Tower, usually anyone who comes to break into the tower is asked to stay here temporarily, and when Gongsun Ce comes back, he will receive inquiries one by one.

At this time, there were two people standing under the shed.

Two people who wore unlined clothes in early spring, waved paper fans, and commented on the skyscrapers in front of them.

Gongsun Ce deduced their identities, they seemed to be a pair of father and son, or a pair of master and apprentice, but more like a pair of grandparents.

Gongsun Ce stepped forward, cupped his fists, and made a courteous salute: "You two strong men, are you here to break through the skyscrapers?"

The older man put away his fan with a snap: "Oh! Don't call me a strong man. I also have a name. You can just call me by my first name."

Gongsun Ce said: "Excuse me, do you dare to ask Your Excellency Gao's name?"

The man unfolded the fan again, and fanned the wind loudly: "My name and surname, oops, it's really hard to tell you."

Facing the skyscraper, he sighed sadly: "Because my name is too loud, I'm afraid you will faint from excitement after hearing it."

Gongsun Ce smiled: "Then, how should I address you two?"

The man turned his head: "Oh, just call me Qi Yuanwai."

He pointed to the younger man next to him: "This is my apprentice, surnamed Tang, you can call him Mr. Tang."

Gongsun Ce said: "So it's Yuanwai Qi and Mr. Tang. Disrespect and disrespect."

"May I ask if you two have any famous deeds in Jianghu before?"

The member of Qi glanced at him: "Little brother, don't you ask where the hero came from! Although I didn't have any deeds to spread before, but my attainments in organ magic are by no means inferior to that of Xia Yuqi!"

He pointed at the Sky Tower: "It's such a building, not to mention me, even my little apprentice can break it easily!"

Mr. Tang nodded vigorously: "Exactly! Within an hour, I will definitely be able to break this skyrocketing tower!"

At this time, Gongsun Ce had already determined that these two people had no skills, and they were probably here to deceive, so he also said: "In this case, please use your magical powers to break Xia Yuqi's skyscraper and take out the 10 taels of gold! "

He predicted that the two of them would not be able to really enter the Sky Tower - he knew best what abilities he had.Since he came here to bluff and deceive, there was no real reason to break into the dragon's lake and tiger's lair.

Sure enough, that Qi member frowned and counted, "Not good."

Gongsun Ce asked, "What's the matter?"

Qi Yuanwai looked at him solemnly: "Today is not an auspicious day, it is not suitable to break into buildings."

Gongsun Ce said: "Then how about asking you two to choose an auspicious day and come to the building again?"

Qi Yuanwai nodded: "Exactly."

Leading Mr. Tang away: "Brother Gongsun, see you later!"

Gongsun Ce watched them go away with a smile, feeling a little disappointed, thinking that he had traveled all the way because of the two swindlers.

I have to go back to the river to see the construction situation.

Before getting on the horse, he suddenly thought, when did I tell them that my surname is Gongsun?

Then I thought, maybe Bao Xing told them.

After staying on the construction site for another afternoon, Gongsun Ce went back to the government office of Yingtian Mansion where he was staying temporarily, exhausted and exhausted. When he looked up, he saw the two crooks again.

Naqi Yuanwai was sitting opposite to Bao Zheng, talking about the secrets of mechanism art, and Mr. Tang stood beside him—Gongsun Ce was good at elephants and numbers, but he only knew a little about mechanism art. Listening to him, I just felt confused , not to mention Bao Zheng.

But Bao Zheng listened with gusto. Seeing Gongsun Ce came back, he turned his head and said, "Mr. Gongsun, Qi Yuanwai is indeed the master of mechanism skills we are looking for. We are hopeful!"

Gongsun Ce thought, it's over, this liar actually tricked you too.

When Mr. Tang saw Gongsun Ce coming, he hurriedly invited him to take a seat: "Mr. Gongsun, come and have a taste of this tea. This is a new tea this year, specially brought from Zhejiang."

Gongsun Ce sat across from him, picked up his teacup, and took a sip.

Tea is good tea, fresh and timeless, it's just the two of you, it's just a shame.

He turned to look at Bao Zheng.

Such an honest and dutiful person, you two also lie?

Turning to look at Mr. Tang again, you said that you are young and talented, what can you do wrong, follow this old liar out to deceive people.

He put down his teacup: "It turns out that it's Qi Yuanwai, it's true that we never meet again in life."

Qi Yuanwai nodded at him: "Sure enough, brother Gongsun, we meet again."

Gongsun Ce said: "Since Qi Yuanwai came to find Mr. Bao, he must already know the inside story of Chongxiaolou."

Judging by Bao Zheng's appearance, he should have revealed his old background to others.

Member Qi said: "That's right, Xia Yuqi really didn't build this Skyscraper Tower, you all made such a rumor just to get Xia Yuqi hooked, so that you can help you break the Skyscraper Tower and take out the gold and other things inside .”

Gongsun Ce sighed slightly: "It is true."

He glanced at Bao Zheng again, hating iron for being weak.

You, you, why don't you have a gatekeeper?

Bao Zheng said: "This matter is very urgent. I don't know when Qi Yuanwai plans to go to Chongxiao Tower to investigate?"

Gongsun Ce sneered, thinking, these two just came back from the Sky Tower.

Sure enough, Qi Yuanwai scratched his head: "Oh, today is unlucky, let's talk about it tomorrow."

Just as Gongsun Ce was about to say something, Qi Yuanwai patted his belly: "I'm a little hungry after drinking so much tea."

Bao Zheng hurriedly said: "Bao Xing, prepare meals quickly."

Gongsun Ce thought to himself, yes, I cheated a meal.

Bao Zheng had always been upright and clean, and when he was away from home, he ate only rough tea and light food, without any meat or fish.Gongsun Ce originally thought that the two liars, one big and one young, would be picky, but he didn't expect that the two of them didn't dislike them either, and the pickles and congee were delicious.

Gongsun Ce changed his opinion of them a little bit, even if they are liars, they are still a pair of liars who are content and happy.

After eating, it was getting late. The two patted their stomachs and moved into the guest room specially cleaned by Bao Zheng.

After the two left, Gongsun Ce said helplessly to Bao Zheng: "My lord, these two charlatans, why bother to treat them so courteously?"

Bao Zheng smiled and shook his head: "Mr. Gongsun, I have a premonition that the key to cracking the Sky Tower lies with the two of them. And you can see that the members of Qi are speaking eloquently, and they have something to say, obviously they are masters of the organization. They only eat us a few meals, if they can really help us, what are these things?"

Seeing that he had made up his mind, Gongsun Ce just shook his head and said, "Forget it, they don't have much to eat anyway."

If you raise two liars, let's raise two liars, as long as Bao Zheng is happy.

Anyway, they had to go back to Bianliang when spring started. If the matter of the Sky Tower could not be resolved, it would be set on fire.

In the next few days, as Gongsun Ce expected, Qi Yuanwai and Mr. Tang did not take the initiative to bring up the matter of breaking into the building. When asked, they just vaguely said that it was not a good opportunity.

Every day when he was full in the government office, he would follow Gongsun Ce to the river construction site to digest food, or he would stay in the government office to watch Bao Zheng handle official duties, and occasionally brag about his knowledge of organ magic to others.

Over time, Gongsun Ce has become familiar with it.

On this day, Qi Yuanwai and Mr. Tang ate breakfast in the government office, then they went sneakily without knowing where to go.

Gongsun Ce didn't bother to talk to them, and went to the river to supervise the work.

At noon, Bao Xing suddenly ran over in a hurry, shouting as he ran, "Mr. Gongsun! It's not good! You're going upstairs!"

Gongsun Ce was surprised: "Who entered the building?"

Bao Xing stopped in front of him, out of breath: "Tang, Mr. Tang... entered the Sky Tower!"