Outside the Yanmen Gate.

The scenes of the past with many battle flags, fortresses, and countless soldiers have long disappeared.

Instead, the mountains are covered with lush trees.

The trees are planted with shrubs and jujube trees, jujube trees are one after another, and the dwarf jujube trees take root and sprout in the bushes, and the jujube thorns and shrub thorns are intertwined with each other, sealing the mountains and forests tightly, forming a natural barrier.

This is also the arrangement in front of Yanmen Pass, with only a winding path leading to the depths of Yanmen Pass.

Yang Qiyi and his entourage arrived at Yanmen Pass, but did not trespass.

Peng Pai took out an iron whistle from his waist and blew it.

Five whistles, three long and two short.

After blowing the whistle, they rode their horses and waited outside the bushes.

It wasn't long before five whistles sounded in the bushes as well.

One long and four short.

Peng Pai puffed out his cheeks again and blew the whistle.

"Toot ~"

After a long whistle.

Out of the bushes came two men in disguise.

They got out of the bushes, hurried to Yang Qima, and knelt on one knee, "Yanmen Pass Secret Guard Sixth Class Banzheng Cao Zheng, see Your Majesty." ”

Yang Qiduan sat on the back of the horse, armrested slightly, and said indifferently: "Don't be polite, take us in." ”

"No!"

After Cao Zheng gave the salute, he led Yang Qi's horse and led the way.

After the group entered the bushes, they did not go straight along the path, but after going deep into the bushes, they opened one bush and revealed another path.

The bushes outside the Yanmen Pass are like a maze of vegetation.

If someone doesn't lead it, if you break in rashly, you will inevitably be buried in it.

In order to arrange this labyrinth, the craftsmen in Yanmen Pass took great pains.

Not only was a thorny bush arranged, but a lot of poisonous flowers and poisonous plants were planted in it, and even a sky-shattering minefield was laid.

With Cao Zheng leading the way, Yang Qiyi and his entourage easily passed through the thorny bushes and arrived in front of Yanmen Pass.

After Yanmen Pass was delivered to the weapons workshop, it was transformed.

At this moment, Yanmen Pass looks far less powerful than the towering atmosphere before, and it is more like a city of crafts.

The city was covered with pulleys and gears that loaded and unloaded the goods.

One by one, hooks are hung with goods, and they shuttle quickly on the fine iron ropes.

Yang Qi visited in person, and the craftsmen and officials in Yanmen Pass naturally waited at the gate of the city early.

"Ministers, see Your Majesty'......"

"Grass people see Your Majesty's ......"

“……”

Yang Qi jumped off the horse, stepped forward in person, and helped an elderly man led by him.

"Don't be polite......"

Helping the old man, Yang Qi took the old man's hand and said kindly: "You have worked hard, for the prosperity of Yan Kingdom, you and other skilled craftsmen live in seclusion in this deep mountain, lack of food and clothing, and cannot enjoy the glory and wealth they deserve." ”

A thoughtful word, the old man who listened to it was full of tears.

In the old man's heart, no matter how hard he worked, it was worth it with Yang Qi's words.

"Your Majesty, don't say that, the little old man has lived for half his life, although he has craftsmanship, he has never been hungry, but he has also lived a life of exile. If it weren't for His Majesty giving him a stable place to study his craft carefully, I'm afraid that Xiao Lao'er wouldn't be able to make artillery in his life. ”

The old man was in tears and spoke humble words.

Who would have thought that this wrinkled, honest old man with a face as black as iron would actually figure out the artillery that would show his might on the battlefield of recovering the sixteen states of Yanyun according to Yang Qi's simple sketch.

The old man had no name before, he was a homeless.

Because of his craftsmanship, he was discovered by the bandits and tied to the cottage to create armor for the bandits.

Later, when Yang Yanping led the army to suppress the bandits, he captured the old man.

The old man was sent to the south with him.

When Yang Qi was recruiting craftsmen, the old man recommended himself and entered Yang Qi's command and became the first master craftsman in the Python Mountain base.

Yang Qi clasped the old man's hand tightly and said with emotion: "If it weren't for the artillery you made, I'm afraid we wouldn't have taken the Sixteen Prefectures of Yanyun so easily and established the Yan Kingdom." ”

When the old man heard this, he was not complacent, nor did he boast, but smiled sincerely: "Your Majesty can use it easily...... Little Lao'er's craftsmanship can be learned by anyone, but the skillful drawings sent by His Majesty every time are not something that ordinary people can imagine. ”

Yang Qi nodded slowly and said sincerely: "Don't talk about business today, let's go to your house and sit down first." I want to see if you are doing well, whether you lack food and clothing, and whether you have been wronged. If anyone withholds your food and supplies, I will not agree. ”

The old man was happy and agreed, "Okay! ”

The old man led Yang Qi into the Yanmen Pass.

The inside of the city and the outside of the city are completely different looks.

Outside the city, there are trees, like barren mountains and wilderness.

There was a lot of people in the city.

An avenue that runs through the east and west.

On both sides of the avenue, there are small shops selling snacks, food, salt, and cloth.

Immediately behind the small shops are small courtyards.

It was where the craftsmen of Seki Castle lived.

To ensure secrecy here.

In addition to moving all the craftsmen in, Yang Qi also moved their families to Guancheng.

And that's not all.

Everyone, young and old, is not registered.

It's like a black household.

If they want to get out of life here and go outside, the court will rearrange their household registration.

But they never came back.

Yang Qi originally thought that many people were unwilling to live such a life.

But he forgot the desire for peace of the people of this era.

Most of those who live in, except for a very few people, are reluctant to go out.

They prefer the quiet life here, and it seems that life is going by in a good way.

Men, women, and children, when they learned of Yang Qi's visit, stood at the door and waited.

One by one, they bowed to Yang Qi and greeted Yang Qi loudly.

Yang Qi also waved his hand to greet them.

Half-grown dolls don't understand this.

They watched a group of strangers appear, and one by one they rushed over and craned their necks curiously.

There was a bold little guy who rushed to Yang Qi and asked who Yang Qi was.

Yang Qiyi picked up the little guy and carried it on his shoulders to swagger through the market.

All the people who saw this scene suddenly felt a little closer to Yang Qi.

Your Majesty, who is so close to the people.

They've lived most of their lives, and they haven't really seen each other.

Someone excitedly shouted at Yang Qi to go to his shop to taste his ancestral craftsmanship.

Yang Qi scolded with a smile, "You must be trying to take advantage of my reputation, I won't be fooled by you." ”

A naughty remark caused the craftsmen to burst into laughter.

The old man took Yang Qi to his residence.

A yard that is not big or small.

As soon as I entered the house, there was a family of three.

The old man spent the first half of his life in exile, and he devoted himself to casting skills, and did not start a family.

It wasn't until I arrived in the south that I got a daughter-in-law.

The old man's daughter-in-law was a girl from a clan, in her twenties, and she was born strong, and it was Heblin who brought them together.

The year before last, he gave birth to a son to the old man.

When the old man took Yang Qi home.

His wife held the three-year-old child and greeted Yang Qi in a proper manner.

Although she is a winged girl, she is not lacking in etiquette.

The old man's house is also well organized by her.

The clothes worn by the three-year-old little guy are clean and pink, like a rich young master.

It can be seen that this girl is a good girl.

Returned home.

The old man hugged his son excitedly, came to Yang Qi, and said shyly: "The year before last, Xiao Lao'er cast a cannon, His Majesty said that he wanted to reward Xiao Lao'er, but Xiao Lao'er resigned......"

Yang Qi nodded slowly, he remembered this.

Looking at the old man holding his son, Yang Qi said thoughtfully: "You don't want to use this credit for your son, do you?" ”

Although Yang Qi did not approve of such a thing as rewarding the heirs of meritorious heroes.

But with the merits of the old man, it is not too much to reward his heirs.

The old man hugged his son with a happy face, looked at Yang Qi with a blank eye, and said: "The little old man has been running around for half his life, and he doesn't know a single big word, and then after following His Majesty, he was forced to learn some words.

But the little old man is only a shallow learner, and he still doesn't dare to name his son.

Xiao Lao'er knew that His Majesty was the first talent in the world, so he wanted His Majesty to name Xiao Lao'er's son. ”

Yang Qi stared at the place stunned, he was ready to give a three-year-old doll Xu Guanjue, but people actually just asked for a name.

Yang Qi asked in disbelief, "Are you sure?" ”

The old man smiled on his face, "Gold and silver mountains, how much to leave for him, it's not enough to spend." High-ranking officials and lords, if they don't have the ability to keep it, they will have to lose their heads in the end. What Xiao Lao'er can give him is a good name and the ability of this body. As for whether he will be rich or poor in the future, it is up to him to break through. ”

One by one, the onlookers secretly scolded the old man for being stupid.

But the old man was happy with himself.

Yang Qi stared at the old man stunned for a quarter of an hour, and sighed: "You are a smart person......"

Others think the old man is stupid, why does Yang Qi think the old man is smart?

Others only think that high-ranking officials and lords, glory and wealth are good things, but they can't see clearly who those who have high-ranking officials, lords, glory and wealth.

It was a group of wolves that laughed on weekdays, wolves that ate people and didn't spit out bones.

Only wolves can mingle in a pack of wolves.

What happens to a fat sheep when it enters the flock?

I'm afraid that I won't even have a bone left in the gnaw.

So the old man just asked for a name for his son, and Shun was helped his son occupy a seat in Yang Qi's heart.

When his son grew up, with the skills passed on to him by the old man, whether to go to Yanjing City to become a wolf or be a sheep in Yanmen Pass was all up to him.

What the old man can do is to help his son pave the way first.

Hearing Yang Qi's praise, the old man just smiled innocently.

Yang Qi stared at the three-year-old guy for a while, and suddenly smiled: "I remember that you don't have a name, others call you old soup, with your skills, maybe you will be invited to Yanjing City as an educator in the future."

This time, I'll help you father and son name each other. ”

The old man smiled, "That feeling is so good......

Yang Qi smiled and said, "I remember that your surname is Tang, and I will give you a gong word." Thy son shall give a retainer a word. Tang Gong, Tom Chen...... How is it? ”

Tang Gong, Tom Chen......

Isn't it a hero?

The old man immediately understood Yang Qi's intentions.

He put down his son and bowed to Yang Qi, "Thank you, Your Majesty......"

After giving the name to Tang Gong's father and son, Yang Qi stayed at their house and prepared to have a light meal.

Tang Gong's daughter-in-law made a table of dishes, and Tang Gong moved a large table and placed it at the door.

The group was ready to eat.

Since the nearby yards are not large, the craftsmen like to place their meals on the bluestone road at the door.

So when Yang Qi was about to eat, he saw the table that was connected into a line.

There are honest men with their own specialties and come over to present them to Yang Qi.

Yang Qi is not good at refusing.

However, with the beginning, there are people who follow suit.

In the end, I was stunned and ate a lunch into a running water seat.

Dinner.

Yang Qi held the wine and chatted with the top craftsmen in Yanmen Pass.

Shh

For the things that the craftsmen or lacked, Yang Qi asked Peng Pai to write them down in a small notebook, and when he returned to Yanjing City, he immediately made up for it.

Some small problems and doubts encountered by the craftsmen, Yang Qi also solved them on the spot.

For example, there is a saddle worker surnamed Wu, who has two sons in the family, and he wants his two sons to read and write and be admitted to Datong Academy in the future, but there is no school in Yanmen Pass, and the people inside can't get out.

Yang Qi made a decision on the spot, and when he returned to Yanjing City, he would send some people over and establish two colleges here to provide education for the children of craftsmen.

All of a sudden, the craftsmen were happy and frequently patted Yang Qi's ass.

After you have eaten and drunk.

Yang Qi solved all the problems of the craftsmen.

It's getting dark.

Several of the leaders of the craftsmen, after dispersing everyone, left alone.

They changed their appearance just now and prepared to report to Yang Qi.

"Let's talk as we go......"

"No!"

Led by Tang Gong, the group left the residential area and entered a huge warehouse.

The warehouse was sealed on all sides, and it was guarded for twelve hours.

In addition, fireworks are strictly prohibited near the warehouse.

The lighting inside and outside the warehouse is full of night pearls and glowstones.

Tang Gong held a night pearl in his hand, illuminated the way ahead, and took Yang Qi to the warehouse.

In the warehouse, the craftsmen skillfully used the night pearl, fluorite, and bronze mirror, and made the warehouse as bright as day.

Rows of neat wooden boxes, from one end on the left side of the warehouse, all the way to the back.

Tang Gong pointed to the wooden box and introduced it to Yang Qi, "These are all according to the clues provided by His Majesty, the earth mines we designed are 14,000, as long as the enemy steps on them, within three zhang, don't want to live." Behind it is a newly made earth-shattering thunderbolt, with a wooden handle and an iron head, with a lead, and the lead is pulled, and five breaths are thrown out, and the enemy within two zhang does not want to live.

In the middle was a bag of explosives made according to His Majesty's words, which was filled with not only gunpowder, but also iron nails and other materials. When ignited, it is thrown with a trebuchet and exploded, making it extremely powerful.

His subordinates once sent someone to release him secretly.

One explosives package is enough to kill twenty cows.

Over there......"