Duan Lun and the others were all sly old foxes. They did not believe that Liu Xuan had gone through so much trouble to send letters to the Minister of Works and the current Prime Minister just to get them to come to the Dragon Gate to deal with two Rank-6 shrimps.
If that was the case, then it would be like a cannon hitting a mosquito.
Therefore, Duan Lun was sure that Liu Xuan had other ideas.
Shangguan Wan 'er was serving him by the side, refilling his cup of tea. However, she, who was quick-witted, also pricked up her ears.
She was also worried about Liu Xuan's future and wanted to know what her young master was planning.
Duan Lun was right. Liu Xuan had other plans. Besides, he had waited for so long just for this moment.
After smiling, Liu Xuan said,"" Minister, dukes, I made many mistakes in Taiji Palace when the emperor was talking to me. All the officials, princes, and royalty were disappointed in me, and I was almost expelled from Chang 'an!"”
"Fortunately, the Prime Minister, Fang Xuanling, and Lord Fang pleaded for this lowly one. His Majesty then allowed this lowly one to come to Longmen and become a seventh-grade County Magistrate. Today, the Minister and the two High Dukes are here.”
Duan Lun and the other two naturally had a good impression of Liu Xuan's question and answer. At this moment, when they heard Liu Chen's question, the three of them looked at each other and pondered for a moment before they spoke their opinions.
Cheng Yaojin said," Compared to the past, Longmen County has indeed changed a lot. First of all, let's talk about the city wall. I've been to so many states and counties, but none of them have been repaired as well as yours. Besides, the Fen River dam is also very sturdy. It's much stronger than ordinary gravel!”
Duan Lun nodded slightly and said," That's right. We also asked some people on the way. I heard that the squires and bullies of the Dragon Sect have been dealt with by you. The security has improved a lot. Many merchants and people are willing to come here."”
"Speaking of which, the prosperity of this city is about the same as that of the West City of Chang 'an.”Yuchi Gong finally interjected.
"Oh right, there's also that big guy in the paddy field.”
"That's called a waterwheel!"
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Liu Xuan's face did not change at all when he heard their compliments. He kept a faint smile on his face.
"In the past, His Majesty ordered me to be the county magistrate of Longmen County in order to assess the situation. Now, under my governance, Longmen has already achieved some results. As for the waterwheel, cement, and curved plow, I believe you have seen them all. They are all weapons that are beneficial to the Great Tang!”
"Therefore, I hope that when you return to Chang 'an, you can bring these three things back so that the people of the Tang Empire can enjoy happiness!”
Liu Xuan didn't say some things too directly, but Duan Lun and the other two were smart people. They immediately understood what Liu Xuan meant.
Liu Xuan was not satisfied with a mere seventh-grade county magistrate. He wanted a bigger official position!
However, this was understandable!
Back then, Liu Xuan was only 17 years old, but he was already the top scorer in high school. It was an unprecedented feat. How could such a talented person be willing to be a county magistrate in Longmen County for the rest of his life?
Moreover, Liu Xuan had offended the Wang family. The Wang family would not take a seventh-grade official's Longmen County Magistrate seriously. They could do whatever they wanted to him.
However, if Liu Xuan was promoted because of his achievements, it would be different!
As the Minister of Works, Duan Lun was very clear about the importance of the Quyuan plow, waterwheel, and cement. Any one of them would definitely promote Liu Xuan, let alone three of them.
Duan Lun looked deeply at Liu Xuan and said slowly,""Back then, Brother Xuanling fought against all opposition and protected any of your officials. Now, it seems that you did not disappoint Brother Xuanling. Didn't you say that this old man would do it?”
Liu Xuan quickly thanked him." Thank you, Sir!”
"Sigh, you don't have to thank me. Whether it's the cement, the waterwheel, or the curved shaft plow, I've seen them all. I have to say that they are all exquisite and extremely important to the people of the Great Tang.”
Cheng Yaojin and Yuchi Gong nodded their heads repeatedly." That's right, kid. Don't worry. I, Old Cheng, and Big Charcoal will definitely help you with this!”
It was rare that Yuchi Gong didn't argue with Cheng Yaojin about how to address Big Charcoal." Yes, you've managed the Dragon Sect so well. We definitely have to tell you."”
"Thank you, High Dukes!"
Cheng Yaojin said to Liu Xuan,""Alright, don't call us Duke. We'll call you nephew, and you can just call us uncle.”
"That's right. You're about the same age as our kid. There's no need to be so polite!”Yuchi Gong nodded.
Although Liu Xuan knew that this was a good time to build a good relationship, if he called him uncle, he would be hooked up with the generals of the imperial court.
At that time, he would be labeled as a martial hero. Liu Xuan did not want to rely on anyone now. The foundation of a foothold in the imperial court was to have both sides win.
Liu Xuan smiled and shook his head." I was born in poverty and was appreciated by you. I'm very afraid. However, as officials of the same dynasty, there should be order in the hierarchy. I don't dare to overdo it!"”
"The three sirs have come from afar. This lowly official has prepared some wine to welcome you!”
Liu Xuan had asked Shangguan Wan 'er to prepare this.
Duan Lun and the other two didn't decline and nodded.
"Good!"
Liu Xuan brought Duan Lun and the other two to the back hall. The eight square tables in the back hall were already filled with dishes.
Duan Lun and the other two were surprised to see the dishes. There were no stir-fried dishes in the Great Tang yet. Most of them were boiled or stewed!
Liu Xuan was naturally not used to eating these, so he had already taught the chef to cook.
Even this eight-square table was specially made by Wang Lizhu. He couldn't stand kneeling and eating normally.
Liu Xuan was not willing to make himself suffer. Since Wang Lizhu was free, Liu Xuan drew a drawing of the Eight Immortals Table and asked him to make some. Of course, there were also some chairs and so on.
Wang Lizhu's craftsmanship was excellent, and he had also received a lot of money from Liu Xuan. Naturally, he would do his best. Liu Xuan was also quite satisfied.
"This table is not bad!"
Duan Lun was the Minister of Works, and he was also a person who knew what was good. He couldn't help but exclaim when he saw the eight square table.
Liu Xuan smiled and said," It was made with the help of the craftsmen under me. I usually kneel on the ground to eat. My legs can't stand it."”
Actually, they couldn't stand kneeling either, but they were used to it. They would kneel there even during court.
Duan Lun and the other two nodded. After taking their seats, Liu Xuan quickly asked Shangguan Wan 'er to pour him some wine.
The three people who sat down quickly forgot about the eight-square table. Instead, they were attracted by the delicious food on the table in front of them.
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