kvmb Chapter 180
Chapter 180
The glass workshop was located in the southeast corner of Suining City. This was an excellent location that Su Zhizhou had specifically requested. Although it was some distance away from the downtown area, it was very close to the water source.
On this day, the sound of firecrackers could be heard throughout the neighborhood. Unlike the opening of the shopping mall, there was no one else in front of the workshop. There were only craftsmen with skills from their previous lives and a few members of the Guo family. Looking further away, there were a few men dressed as scholars.
"Congratulations to Miss Guo Er for owning a good shop. Once this glass workshop is truly operational, the current weak situation of our Dazhao country will definitely be reversed." Fang Tairu bowed to Guo Xin, followed by Fang Peilin in white clothes, who was very different from the surrounding craftsmen who were dressed in coarse linen clothes.
"Teacher." Guo Xi bowed to Fang Tairu.
Fang Tairu nodded slightly, then looked at Guo Xin and continued, "It's just that the glass workshop involves many secrets of the court. As a woman, it's difficult for you to keep it even if you are the grandson of the General of the Cavalry."
"I understand this principle, so I have already prepared a plan to deal with it." Guo Xin looked at Fang Peilin behind him, gradually guessing their purpose, and said, "Why don't Tairu take Peilin with me and let me explain in detail."
Fang Tairu nodded with satisfaction, looking at Guo Xin with admiration in his eyes, and then looked at Guo Xi, praising him: "Guo Xi passed the examination for a scholar not long ago, and he is only fifteen this year. He is a talented person with great potential. It is likely that Miss Guo Er has set an excellent example, and her brothers and sisters are so outstanding."
Guo Xin smiled and thanked them repeatedly, then led Fang Tairu and the other man into the main hall and discussed their plans in detail.
Fang Peilin asked in confusion: "But if this is the case, the timing of presenting the glass to His Majesty must be right. If it is too early, the desired effect will not be achieved. If it is too late, the workshop may not be able to be saved."
"So, I plan to personally present the best glass to your majesty."
"In person?" Fang Peilin was a little surprised. He had been friends with Guo Xi for many years, so he naturally knew that Guo Xin seldom left Suining City in order to accompany his family.
Now the imperial edict commending Guo Xin for providing national policy has just been announced, but the title is not that of the general's grandson. I think something must have happened to the He family in the capital. If I return to the capital at this time to present the glass to His Majesty, I am afraid it will not go smoothly. I asked again: "Sister Guo Xin, do you know that this trip may not be smooth? If it fails, have you ever thought about what to do?"
"I know it's not going well, but if I hand over such a big secret in my hands to others, I'm afraid no one will be able to make the best use of it." Guo Xin knew that most of the craftsmen in his hands were time travelers from the previous life. If they were handed over to the people of the Dazhao Dynasty to manage, whether the craftsmen would obey or not was one thing, and whether the manager would bury the talent was another. Therefore, he must not hand over the workshop to others.
After a pause, Guo Xin raised his eyebrows and said loudly: "Besides, if I retreat knowing that the road ahead is bumpy, then I am not myself. No matter how difficult the road ahead is, I will flatten it one by one."
The flamboyance in his words could not be concealed. Fang Tairu looked at Guo Xin in front of him with more appreciation than when he looked at Guo Xizhi. He whispered to Fang Peilin, "You have always been cautious in your words and deeds, and you think too much, which makes you hesitate before doing anything. If you enter the officialdom in the future, you will definitely suffer. I brought you here today not only to let you learn this flexible method, but also to let you see the decisiveness and confidence of Miss Guo Er."
Fang Peilin nodded his head. Guo Xi naturally noticed this scene and quietly moved to Fang Peilin.
She consoled him, "Pei Lin, although what the teacher said is very true, my sister had to do what she did. You have been pampered since childhood, it is very difficult for you to develop such a character. Moreover, your character is already very confident and decisive among your peers in the same family."
Fang Peilin shook his head and said, "Don't comfort me. I know my temper."
Seeing the growing disappointment in his eyes, Fang Tairu knew that he had always been dissatisfied with Pei Lin's character. He hesitated and said, "Teacher has always had very high expectations of you. If you want to change your character, I have a way."
Fang Peilin's eyes lit up instantly: "What is it?"
"It has not been long since I passed the examination for the title of scholar. If I sit in the academy all day, I am afraid it will be difficult for me to understand the people's sentiments, let alone write good articles. So I thought about asking the teacher to let me go out for training after a while. This may also be an opportunity for you."
As soon as he finished speaking, Fang Peilin pulled Guo Xi and whispered a few words to Fang Tairu, who then took the two of them to say goodbye to Guo Xin.
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After Guo Xin sent away the people who came to congratulate her, she looked at Guo Ruo and said worriedly, "Sister, are you sure you want to go back to Beijing with me? This time it will definitely not be as smooth as the usual return to Beijing for the New Year. I'm afraid you will encounter a lot of troubles."
Guo Ruo said firmly, "I must return to Beijing. You don't have to worry too much. My temper has changed over the years. Besides, Pei Yuan wrote to me hoping that I could return to Beijing, so I will go back."
Although Guo Ruo in front of him looked as stunning as when he first met her, and was surrounded by tenderness, he was also a bit tougher and had an aura that should not be easily offended.
If the eldest sister had made up her mind, it would be difficult for her to stop her, especially since the letter concerned her eldest sister's marriage.
The current head of the Pei family is Pei Yuan's sixth uncle. It is said that he had some regrets about a love affair when he was young, so he is very open to the love of the younger generation. Regardless of age or family background, as long as they are willing, they can get married.
It was after hearing about this that Pei Yuan sought Zhao He's consent. In addition, the border was becoming increasingly stable and he only needed to put down one side with a final blow, so he rushed back to the capital overnight to seek the consent of his family elders.
Although Uncle Pei Yuan was the head of the family and was in favor of the freedom of marriage for the younger generation, he did not want to interfere too much in the family affairs of his brothers and sisters. Pei Yuan was caught in this situation.
Because Pei Yuan's parents were so loving, they never took concubines, so the family had few offspring, only one son and two daughters. Both daughters married into prominent families. Pei Yuan's marriage could not be delayed, so he chose a man with comparable appearance, family background and talents for him.
When they heard that Pei Yuan had a lover, a girl who grew up in the countryside, Pei Yuan's family was instantly in an uproar. In the end, it was unknown what trick Pei Yuan used, but Pei Yuan's parents finally agreed to meet the eldest sister before making a decision.
Thinking of this, Guo Xin pinched Guo Ruo's palm and said, "Don't worry, grandma will help us."
Just as he finished speaking, Guo Zhi's voice came from outside the door: "Sister, sister, are you done with your work? I have something to discuss with you."
Guo Xin and the other person looked at each other, both showing confusion, but still let her in.
Perhaps because the wooden door was too new, it opened into a rectangle with a slight push.
What came into view was the tightly clasped hands of Guo Zhi and Liu You. The teacup in Guo Ruo's hand instantly fell to the ground with a clanging sound.