The Chairs
After returning from the directorate yesterday, Qin Mo went online to search for the blueprint of the chair. It was originally very convenient to print it directly.
That's right, there were also online stores on Taobao that helped print. However, in order to avoid scaring the country bumpkins of Tang Chao, Qin Mo had no choice but to get a pencil. Of course, all the 2B words on the pencil were scraped off.
He took another piece of A4 paper and spent the whole night drawing the chairs and tables.
Because the measurement units in the Tang Dynasty were different, he spent a lot of effort to convert them online.
It was not enough to have a chair. He also needed a matching table.
There were naturally tables in the Tang Dynasty, but the Tang people ate on their knees or sat on low stools, so the tables were shorter. It was more appropriate to call them short tables.
Early in the morning, Qin Mo asked Butler Wen to call the carpenter over.
The carpenter in Qin Mo's family had become a monk halfway through his career, so his skills were naturally not good. Thus, Uncle Wen called the carpenter from Qin Mo's family, Tang Qian, and the carpenter from Old Qin's residence, Honest Wei, over.
Old Qin was a duke after all. He had carpenters, blacksmiths, and craftsmen at home.
"Greetings, Uncle."
Honest Wei ran over, panting. He was a middle-aged man in his forties. He was honest and had brought his two sons to work.
"Can you make the chair in this blueprint?”
Qin Mo passed the body parchment to Honest Wei.
"What is this?"
Honest Wei took the blueprint and was shocked by what was on it.
Qin Mo said," This is a chair."
Seeing that Honest Wei didn't understand, he explained," It's something used to sit. It's similar to a stool, but it has a back.”
Honest Wei understood.
"How long will it take to make such a thing?”
Honest Wei replied," Uncle, the chair will take four hours and the table will take six hours.”
Qin Mo nodded in satisfaction. Four hours was four hours.
He had checked on the Internet that modern woodworkers needed three hours to make a chair. It was Honest Wei's first time doing it, so it was already good that he could make it in four hours.
"Good! He would make a few to see the effect first. In the future, he would have to change all the tables and stools at home. He would make chairs first.”
"Yes, sir!"
"Old Tang, you'll be a full-time carpenter from now on.”
"Yes." Tang Qian nodded.
Honest Wei brought Tang Qian down.
He didn't have to go to class, and the problem of sitting was solved. He was in a good mood.
Therefore, Qin Mo lit a cigarette and sat on the steps in front of the door to bask in the sun.
Hanyuan Palace.
The monarch and his subjects went to court early.
The Great Eunuch shouted the slogan that if there was anything to report, report it early. If there was nothing to report, withdraw from court.
The day's court session began.
Several ministers reported a few trivial matters, and Li Er allowed them one by one.
A few of the censors were prepared to impeach Li Er with some trivial matters to show his existence. However, when they saw the sinister smile that flashed across Li Er's face from time to time, they cowered.
The Emperor seemed to be in a bad mood, so he decided not to provoke him.
There was nothing to report, so he retired.
When everyone went to eat in the corridor, Cheng Yaojin bit on a lamb leg and said," His Majesty doesn't seem to be in a good mood. Do you know why?"”
Old Qin nodded.
Zhangsun Wuji, this old cunning fellow, said sinisterly," This is all thanks to that nephew of Shubao.”
Old Qin asked," How did Dalang offend His Majesty?”
Before the cunning old man could say anything, the foolish Yuchi interrupted," That Shandong kid is really detestable. I didn't even give him a cigarette. Now that he has angered His Majesty, he deserves to be hung up and beaten. Uncle Bao, if you can't bear to do it, I can do it for you."”
Foolish Yuchi had also gotten addicted to smoking. Yesterday, he came to Qin Mo to ask for cigarettes, but Qin Mo said he didn't have any more, so he bore a grudge.
Old Cheng sneered." I'm afraid that old man is holding a grudge against you for running around naked and is waiting for an opportunity to take revenge."”
Foolish Yuchi's shortcomings were exposed and he was instantly furious." How dare you bully me, Old Cheng? You're asking for a beating."”
Thus, Foolish Yuchi and Old Cheng started fighting.
According to the law of the imperial court, rudeness during meals in the corridor was punished. Of course, this rule was not enforced when Li Er was in power, because he knew what kind of people his subordinates were.
How could you expect an old man who dared to fight at court to be well-behaved when eating?
Moreover, if this group of old men who controlled the army were as good as brothers, Li Er would probably not be able to sleep.
Thus, when Foolish Yuchi and Old Cheng fought, not only did the crowd not try to persuade them, they even cheered on the side.
Even Wei Zheng would not impeach them for this matter.
"Your Majesty has arrived."
Li Er was here, so Foolish Yuchi and Old Cheng became good brothers again, putting their arms around each other's shoulders.
He still had to maintain his reputation, or else Li Er would not be able to get off the stage.
"Greetings, Your Majesty."
Everyone bowed.
"No need for formalities."
Li Er raised his hand.
"Uncle Bao, your nephew has given me a big problem.”Li Er went straight to the point.
Old Qin asked carefully," May I know what's the matter?”
Li Er laughed sinisterly." This Shandong kid has repeatedly teased me. If I'm satisfied this time, it's fine. If not, I won't punish him for deceiving the emperor. I'll just ask Shu Bao to hang him up and beat him up.”
Old Qin wiped off his cold sweat and thought to himself, Why is Qin Mo so awesome? He has angered His Majesty time and time again. I must lecture him later.
However, he said," I will definitely take good care of him."”
However, Foolish Yuchi jumped out to express his loyalty." This old minister is willing to serve Your Majesty and hang that hateful Shandong kid up and beat him up.”
"Old fogey!"
Old Cheng cursed.
Foolish Yuchi pretended not to hear him.
"Come, follow me to the Qin Manor to meet that Shandong brat.”
Only then did everyone notice that Li Er had changed into casual clothes, so a group of old fools followed Li Er to Qin Manor.
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Qin Manor.
Qin Mo was already lying on a chair with his legs crossed and his eyes squinted as he basked in the sun.
Honest Wei said that it would take four hours to make a chair, but it was done in an hour and a half.
Now that the problem of sitting was solved, Qin Mo, who was in a good mood, lit a cigarette and blew out smoke while humming a song.
"Kid, it seems like you're in a good mood.”A sinister voice sounded.
"Of course."
"Humph!"
A cold snort was heard.
Qin Mo opened his eyes. It was Li Er, and he was followed by a group of old fools.
"Greetings, Your Majesty."
Qin Mo hurriedly stood up and bowed.
Li Er saw the chair behind Qin Mo and asked curiously," What's that behind you?”
"Your Majesty, it's a chair. It's for sitting.”
"Go away, let His Majesty sit."
Old fool Yuchi lifted Qin Mo up with his fan-like hands and threw him aside. He said like a lackey," Please sit, Your Majesty."”
Damn, this bootlicker.
Qin Mo glared at Old Yuchi.
After Li Er sat down, he said with satisfaction," This chair is not bad. It's more comfortable than a stool.”
However, his expression changed very quickly." Why don't you go to the directorate to study and indulge in strange and obscene skills?”
Qin Mo said calmly," Your Majesty, I'm sharing your worries.”
"Oh!" Li Er didn't comment." Tell me, if it's reasonable, I won't punish you."”
Qin Mo said," I saw that Your Majesty and the ministers were busy with government affairs. It was uncomfortable to sit on a stool. It must be very tiring, so I made a chair.”
Li Er sneered." You're so thoughtful."”
Qin Mo said," Your Majesty, you praise me. I don't deserve it."”
Li Er smiled and said," I won't praise you, I won't praise you." Since you are so thoughtful, I will thank you for your kindness on behalf of the court officials.”
A smile appeared on Qin Mo's face, but Li Er's next words made his smile freeze.
"Get me a hundred chairs later and give them to the ministers.”
Qin Mo's face turned green. How could he get a hundred chairs in three days?
"Thank you, Your Majesty."
The old man and the others smiled.
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