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Chapter 108 Spirits and Damascus Knives
Taking a bath and changing clothes unhurriedly, eating a bowl of freshly served vegetable porridge, and adding two big steamed buns with vegetarian fillings, Han Yan patted her swollen stomach comfortably, squinting her eyes slightly and looking at her eagerly Zhou Mingjin said with a smile: "What are you in such a hurry for? How much money I spent on repairing the garden? I earned all the food and drink myself. Why are you so afraid?"
"Why don't I worry? The censor said that the exquisiteness of your garden is three points more exquisite than that of the imperial palace. It is quite suspected of violating the rules. He also said that you are willing to degenerate. As a child of an aristocratic family, you actually do business yourself. There is something strange about the business in hand, why don't you submit a memorial for His Majesty to investigate thoroughly?" Zhou Mingjin frowned and said.Looking at the nonchalant Han Yan, he persuaded again: "In my opinion, you are too ostentatious. Since ancient times, you have never revealed your wealth. You look like this—"
"I have worked hard to make money for more than ten years. I just want to live a comfortable and luxurious life one day. I can do whatever I want. I don't fight or grab. Why do I care about other people's envy and hatred?" Han Yan rolled her eyes and sneered. "Didn't he say that I am extravagant and licentious? I will be extravagant and licentious. From today on, no one is allowed to do business with that censor without my order. I let him not even buy a grain of salt or a piece of meat! Look down on me." Those who are in business, if you have the ability, go hunting by yourself!"
Han Yan spoke loudly to Han Zhong who was waiting outside.
"You're being angry!" Zhou Mingjin said disapprovingly. "In my opinion, you should go to the palace as soon as possible to discuss with His Majesty—"
"Okay, I don't have that time!" Han Yan waved her hand indifferently. "I took three days off with great difficulty, but I'm just a clown. Do I need to waste my energy on him?"
Sure enough, it is useless——
Within an hour, Xiao Huangmen, who was serving beside Liu Che, came to report.The censor who participated in Han Yanyi was accused of bribery, and it was also implicated that his relatives relied on him as an official in the court, so he was domineering in his hometown and pleasing the people.The emperor was furious when he heard the words, and had sent him to prison.Order severe punishment.He also issued a decree to warn Yang Wuhou Wang Xin, who had a close relationship with the censor.A turmoil, hit by the little emperor Longyan's rage, ended before it even started.
And for the first time, the little emperor's swift and resolute methods were displayed in front of the courtiers.The aristocratic family ministers have grown up to be like old trees with entangled roots. No one has a few crooked melons, and no one has done anything harmful to nature.But the little emperor's information is so well-informed, and his methods are so sharp, once he targets his own family... no one is sure that he will be able to retreat unscathed.
For a while, everyone became more cautious and respectful whether they were in court or dealing with the affairs assigned by the emperor.And those who are close to the empress dowager, such as Xu Chang, have become more and more careful.At least in the first court meeting, the emperor appeared in the Changle Palace as soon as he stepped down from the court, and the incident never happened again.
On Han Yan's side, taking advantage of Muxiu's three days to pick up Han Shuo and Wei Qing, and to deliver the spirits that Zhou Yafu asked for, the concierge came to announce that the shopkeeper of Hanzhuang Restaurant was in the concierge Waiting everywhere, saying that there is something important to report.
"Let someone come in!" Han Yan waved her hand.
Now that Han Zhong has been transferred to the Han Mansion as a housekeeper, Han Zhong's second son, Han Qing, is the shopkeeper of Hanzhuang Restaurant.He lowered his eyebrows and followed the young man into the lobby, bowed respectfully to Han Yan, and said, "Han Qing has met you, Young Master."
"You've always been busy at the restaurant, why do you have time to come over today?" Han Yan raised her eyebrows, "Could it be that someone is causing trouble in the restaurant?"
"That's not true!" Han Zhong shook his head, and explained: "Han Zhuang's latest liquor is only a month old, but two months ago, it sent a batch to the caravan who was going to trade with the Huns. Now they are back Yes, I told Han Qing about a proposal from the Huns. Han Qing felt that the matter was important, and he didn't dare to make up his own mind, so he came here to ask your son for instructions."
"What suggestion?" Han Yan asked casually, sipping the pearl milk tea that was just made in the kitchen.
"The leader of a tribe of the Xiongnu loves this spirit very much. They said that if we can supply this spirit for a long time, they can exchange it with war horses!" Han Qing said slowly.
"Cough, cough, cough," Han Yan was caught off guard and almost choked: "What did you say, say it again!"
"The Huns said that if we can supply spirits, they can exchange them with war horses!" Han Qing repeated.
Han Yan couldn't help but her heart skipped a beat, wishing her whole body would tremble.War horse!When Emperor Jing was in power, he wasted so much effort on raising the horses, and even issued government orders several times, in order to be able to breed war horses that could compete with the Huns!What is he now, unintentionally inserting willows into shadows?Is it all effortless?
That's not all that was on his mind at this moment.The caravan going to the north has been in operation for more than ten years, but the Huns are too serious about discrimination against the Han people. Except for the one supported by grandmother Azhuoya, which has achieved some success, the other caravans can inquire about Except for such simple things as the terrain of the Xiongnu and the distribution of tribal forces, other aspects such as politics and military affairs will not be affected at all, even if a huge amount of money is spent to win over it, it will not be useful.Those Xiongnu leaders had a good attitude when they collected money, but it was extremely difficult for them to do anything. Could the spirits business be an opportunity now?
"Master Ah Yan, how should I reply here?" Han Qing watched Han Yan pondering for a while without speaking, and couldn't help but tentatively asked.
"Let the caravan not be busy for the time being. This matter is an opportunity and needs to be considered in the long term." Han Yan waved her hand. "I'm going into the palace to discuss with His Majesty, you go back and prepare the spirits first!"
"Hey!" Han Qing responded excitedly, turned and left.
This room, Han Yan sent Han Qing away, and went back to the inner house to change clothes and was about to enter the palace, but heard the concierge come to announce again, saying that the shopkeeper of Qibaozhai also came to report something.
Why are you rushing to join in the fun today?Han Yan twitched the corners of her mouth a little amusedly, and let others pass her temper.
Han Yi from Qibaozhai didn't come by himself, there was a young man following behind him.About 20 years old, with a simple and honest face and clear eyes.It makes people feel good just by looking at it.The young man was still holding a knife in his hand, and he moved cautiously.
"Uncle Yi, what are you..." Han Yan pointed at the young man behind Han Yi, and Fox questioned.
"My son, this man is Han Zhu, my nephew. Now Qibaozhai is in charge of the caravan going to the Western Regions. Regardless of his young age, he has gone to the Western Regions three times this time. It's gone." Han Yi gave a brief introduction, and the young man immediately bowed and said, "Han Zhu has seen the young master!"
"Get up!" Han Yan waved her hand and said to Han Zhu. "Walking around is the best way to increase your knowledge. Although you are young now, when it comes to experience, how many old people can't compare with you. And my Qibaozhai is based in the world, and the only thing I can do is a few delicate words. Work hard, Help your uncle more in the future."
"No!" Han Qing replied a little excitedly.
"Uncle Yi, are you in a hurry to come here so early?" Han Yan looked at the treasured sword in Han Qing's hand, and asked knowingly.
"That's right. When Ah Qing went to the Western Regions last time, he met a small Sasanian official in a place called Persia. At that time, he gave Ah Qing a scimitar. After Ah Qing brought it back I made some comparisons on purpose, and found that this kind of weapon is stronger and sharper than the ones we usually use. I couldn't help thinking about it, and when I went again this time, I bribed him with a lot of precious silk, and asked him to teach him how to smelt this kind of weapon. Give it to us." Han Yi said slowly with a smile.
Han Yan took the scimitar held by Han Qing in her hand, and slowly pulled out the scabbard. The sword soldier like a crescent moon exuded a fierce light, and the blade was covered with various patterns, which were as smooth as flowing clouds and flowing water. Picking up a strand of hair from the collar of the knife and putting it on the blade, blowing it gently, the strand of hair broke instantly.
"Good knife!" Han Yan said softly.It turned out that this was a Damascus knife. When Han Yan was still Han Buzhi, she kept one in her home. At that time, Han Yan was curious and searched for it on the Internet.Now the one in his hand is even sharper than the one that was hidden before.It may also be because of the relationship between the years!
"You said you have figured out how to smelt a Damascus knife?" Han Yan asked with raised eyebrows.
"Damascus knife?" Han Qing asked suspiciously.
"Oh, nothing!" Han Yan shook her head.
"Not only that, I also specially brought back two locals who specialize in making this kind of weapon." Han Qing said with a smile. "I also specially asked them to make two knives, and this one is one of them." "That's the best!" Han Yan smiled and praised. "You really have a delicate mind. Take good care of those two people, and I will go to the palace to meet His Majesty. If the matter is resolved, you may become an official. At that time, you will really be the glory of your ancestors."
"Han Qing doesn't want to be an official. Han Qing just wants to visit every inch of the world one day." Han Qing shook his head and smiled.
"You child, why are you so ignorant of the rules!" Han Yi heard the words, and pushed Han Qing anxiously, "An official is more expensive than a businessman at any time. Mr. Ayan is flattering you What!" "Uncle Yi, don't worry, I think Ah Qing's ambition is quite good. It is better to travel thousands of miles than to read thousands of books. Maybe one day an official will envy us Ah Qing!" Han Yan didn't He waved his hand thoughtfully, and said.
"Yes! Yes! What the young master said must be correct." Han Yi opened his mouth for joy when he heard the words. "If you say that being a businessman is better than being an official, then we, Ah Qing, will go into business."
"Don't worry! We, Ah Qing, may one day be famous in history!" Han Yan said with a smile. He thought of Zhang Qian who would be sent to the Western Regions in the future, so he couldn't help but feel moved.
"Leave this knife, I will take it to the palace later." Han Yan waved her sleeves and ordered.
Han Yi and Han Qing immediately agreed, put the scimitar in their hands and the silk that recorded the smelting method on the table, and they bowed to leave.
And in this room, Han Yan pinned the scimitar to her waist, browsed through the smelting method and put it in her bosom, then straightened her clothes and prepared to enter the palace.
"Why don't I worry? The censor said that the exquisiteness of your garden is three points more exquisite than that of the imperial palace. It is quite suspected of violating the rules. He also said that you are willing to degenerate. As a child of an aristocratic family, you actually do business yourself. There is something strange about the business in hand, why don't you submit a memorial for His Majesty to investigate thoroughly?" Zhou Mingjin frowned and said.Looking at the nonchalant Han Yan, he persuaded again: "In my opinion, you are too ostentatious. Since ancient times, you have never revealed your wealth. You look like this—"
"I have worked hard to make money for more than ten years. I just want to live a comfortable and luxurious life one day. I can do whatever I want. I don't fight or grab. Why do I care about other people's envy and hatred?" Han Yan rolled her eyes and sneered. "Didn't he say that I am extravagant and licentious? I will be extravagant and licentious. From today on, no one is allowed to do business with that censor without my order. I let him not even buy a grain of salt or a piece of meat! Look down on me." Those who are in business, if you have the ability, go hunting by yourself!"
Han Yan spoke loudly to Han Zhong who was waiting outside.
"You're being angry!" Zhou Mingjin said disapprovingly. "In my opinion, you should go to the palace as soon as possible to discuss with His Majesty—"
"Okay, I don't have that time!" Han Yan waved her hand indifferently. "I took three days off with great difficulty, but I'm just a clown. Do I need to waste my energy on him?"
Sure enough, it is useless——
Within an hour, Xiao Huangmen, who was serving beside Liu Che, came to report.The censor who participated in Han Yanyi was accused of bribery, and it was also implicated that his relatives relied on him as an official in the court, so he was domineering in his hometown and pleasing the people.The emperor was furious when he heard the words, and had sent him to prison.Order severe punishment.He also issued a decree to warn Yang Wuhou Wang Xin, who had a close relationship with the censor.A turmoil, hit by the little emperor Longyan's rage, ended before it even started.
And for the first time, the little emperor's swift and resolute methods were displayed in front of the courtiers.The aristocratic family ministers have grown up to be like old trees with entangled roots. No one has a few crooked melons, and no one has done anything harmful to nature.But the little emperor's information is so well-informed, and his methods are so sharp, once he targets his own family... no one is sure that he will be able to retreat unscathed.
For a while, everyone became more cautious and respectful whether they were in court or dealing with the affairs assigned by the emperor.And those who are close to the empress dowager, such as Xu Chang, have become more and more careful.At least in the first court meeting, the emperor appeared in the Changle Palace as soon as he stepped down from the court, and the incident never happened again.
On Han Yan's side, taking advantage of Muxiu's three days to pick up Han Shuo and Wei Qing, and to deliver the spirits that Zhou Yafu asked for, the concierge came to announce that the shopkeeper of Hanzhuang Restaurant was in the concierge Waiting everywhere, saying that there is something important to report.
"Let someone come in!" Han Yan waved her hand.
Now that Han Zhong has been transferred to the Han Mansion as a housekeeper, Han Zhong's second son, Han Qing, is the shopkeeper of Hanzhuang Restaurant.He lowered his eyebrows and followed the young man into the lobby, bowed respectfully to Han Yan, and said, "Han Qing has met you, Young Master."
"You've always been busy at the restaurant, why do you have time to come over today?" Han Yan raised her eyebrows, "Could it be that someone is causing trouble in the restaurant?"
"That's not true!" Han Zhong shook his head, and explained: "Han Zhuang's latest liquor is only a month old, but two months ago, it sent a batch to the caravan who was going to trade with the Huns. Now they are back Yes, I told Han Qing about a proposal from the Huns. Han Qing felt that the matter was important, and he didn't dare to make up his own mind, so he came here to ask your son for instructions."
"What suggestion?" Han Yan asked casually, sipping the pearl milk tea that was just made in the kitchen.
"The leader of a tribe of the Xiongnu loves this spirit very much. They said that if we can supply this spirit for a long time, they can exchange it with war horses!" Han Qing said slowly.
"Cough, cough, cough," Han Yan was caught off guard and almost choked: "What did you say, say it again!"
"The Huns said that if we can supply spirits, they can exchange them with war horses!" Han Qing repeated.
Han Yan couldn't help but her heart skipped a beat, wishing her whole body would tremble.War horse!When Emperor Jing was in power, he wasted so much effort on raising the horses, and even issued government orders several times, in order to be able to breed war horses that could compete with the Huns!What is he now, unintentionally inserting willows into shadows?Is it all effortless?
That's not all that was on his mind at this moment.The caravan going to the north has been in operation for more than ten years, but the Huns are too serious about discrimination against the Han people. Except for the one supported by grandmother Azhuoya, which has achieved some success, the other caravans can inquire about Except for such simple things as the terrain of the Xiongnu and the distribution of tribal forces, other aspects such as politics and military affairs will not be affected at all, even if a huge amount of money is spent to win over it, it will not be useful.Those Xiongnu leaders had a good attitude when they collected money, but it was extremely difficult for them to do anything. Could the spirits business be an opportunity now?
"Master Ah Yan, how should I reply here?" Han Qing watched Han Yan pondering for a while without speaking, and couldn't help but tentatively asked.
"Let the caravan not be busy for the time being. This matter is an opportunity and needs to be considered in the long term." Han Yan waved her hand. "I'm going into the palace to discuss with His Majesty, you go back and prepare the spirits first!"
"Hey!" Han Qing responded excitedly, turned and left.
This room, Han Yan sent Han Qing away, and went back to the inner house to change clothes and was about to enter the palace, but heard the concierge come to announce again, saying that the shopkeeper of Qibaozhai also came to report something.
Why are you rushing to join in the fun today?Han Yan twitched the corners of her mouth a little amusedly, and let others pass her temper.
Han Yi from Qibaozhai didn't come by himself, there was a young man following behind him.About 20 years old, with a simple and honest face and clear eyes.It makes people feel good just by looking at it.The young man was still holding a knife in his hand, and he moved cautiously.
"Uncle Yi, what are you..." Han Yan pointed at the young man behind Han Yi, and Fox questioned.
"My son, this man is Han Zhu, my nephew. Now Qibaozhai is in charge of the caravan going to the Western Regions. Regardless of his young age, he has gone to the Western Regions three times this time. It's gone." Han Yi gave a brief introduction, and the young man immediately bowed and said, "Han Zhu has seen the young master!"
"Get up!" Han Yan waved her hand and said to Han Zhu. "Walking around is the best way to increase your knowledge. Although you are young now, when it comes to experience, how many old people can't compare with you. And my Qibaozhai is based in the world, and the only thing I can do is a few delicate words. Work hard, Help your uncle more in the future."
"No!" Han Qing replied a little excitedly.
"Uncle Yi, are you in a hurry to come here so early?" Han Yan looked at the treasured sword in Han Qing's hand, and asked knowingly.
"That's right. When Ah Qing went to the Western Regions last time, he met a small Sasanian official in a place called Persia. At that time, he gave Ah Qing a scimitar. After Ah Qing brought it back I made some comparisons on purpose, and found that this kind of weapon is stronger and sharper than the ones we usually use. I couldn't help thinking about it, and when I went again this time, I bribed him with a lot of precious silk, and asked him to teach him how to smelt this kind of weapon. Give it to us." Han Yi said slowly with a smile.
Han Yan took the scimitar held by Han Qing in her hand, and slowly pulled out the scabbard. The sword soldier like a crescent moon exuded a fierce light, and the blade was covered with various patterns, which were as smooth as flowing clouds and flowing water. Picking up a strand of hair from the collar of the knife and putting it on the blade, blowing it gently, the strand of hair broke instantly.
"Good knife!" Han Yan said softly.It turned out that this was a Damascus knife. When Han Yan was still Han Buzhi, she kept one in her home. At that time, Han Yan was curious and searched for it on the Internet.Now the one in his hand is even sharper than the one that was hidden before.It may also be because of the relationship between the years!
"You said you have figured out how to smelt a Damascus knife?" Han Yan asked with raised eyebrows.
"Damascus knife?" Han Qing asked suspiciously.
"Oh, nothing!" Han Yan shook her head.
"Not only that, I also specially brought back two locals who specialize in making this kind of weapon." Han Qing said with a smile. "I also specially asked them to make two knives, and this one is one of them." "That's the best!" Han Yan smiled and praised. "You really have a delicate mind. Take good care of those two people, and I will go to the palace to meet His Majesty. If the matter is resolved, you may become an official. At that time, you will really be the glory of your ancestors."
"Han Qing doesn't want to be an official. Han Qing just wants to visit every inch of the world one day." Han Qing shook his head and smiled.
"You child, why are you so ignorant of the rules!" Han Yi heard the words, and pushed Han Qing anxiously, "An official is more expensive than a businessman at any time. Mr. Ayan is flattering you What!" "Uncle Yi, don't worry, I think Ah Qing's ambition is quite good. It is better to travel thousands of miles than to read thousands of books. Maybe one day an official will envy us Ah Qing!" Han Yan didn't He waved his hand thoughtfully, and said.
"Yes! Yes! What the young master said must be correct." Han Yi opened his mouth for joy when he heard the words. "If you say that being a businessman is better than being an official, then we, Ah Qing, will go into business."
"Don't worry! We, Ah Qing, may one day be famous in history!" Han Yan said with a smile. He thought of Zhang Qian who would be sent to the Western Regions in the future, so he couldn't help but feel moved.
"Leave this knife, I will take it to the palace later." Han Yan waved her sleeves and ordered.
Han Yi and Han Qing immediately agreed, put the scimitar in their hands and the silk that recorded the smelting method on the table, and they bowed to leave.
And in this room, Han Yan pinned the scimitar to her waist, browsed through the smelting method and put it in her bosom, then straightened her clothes and prepared to enter the palace.
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