Chapter 1000: The Xiqu Mission Arrives

Zhang Xu hasn’t finished bringing surprises to Yun Zheng yet.

Yun Zheng had just introduced the function of the thresher to Ye Zi when Zhang Xu said, "In addition, I went to the Technical Research Institute after the Chinese New Year and worked with them to improve the waterwheel and water mill..."

“Is this an improvement?”

Yun Zheng was even more surprised and asked quickly: "How is the efficiency compared to before?"

"It's going to be a lot faster."

Zhang Xu chuckled and said, "Especially the waterwheel. We put the ox-drawn waterwheel and the hand-cranked waterwheel together. Now we can go down to a place with a drop of two or three meters to get water..."

As he spoke, Zhang Xu described to Yun Zheng in vivid detail the improvements they had made.

Unfortunately, the waterwheel was too big, and Zhang Xu didn’t bring it to Yun Zheng to see.

Although Yun Zheng was confused by what he heard, he was still very happy.

According to Zhang Xu's description, the capacity and efficiency of this new water-turning wheel have been improved.

As for how much it has improved, he is not very clear now.

But as long as you're just improving, that's good!

irrigation!

With this new water pump, irrigation will become more convenient!

Now that irrigation is more convenient, won’t grain production increase?

Before the spring plowing, they improved the water-turning wheel, which was definitely great news.

Whether in Shuobei, Northwest Protectorate or Fuzhou, this new type of waterwheel can be produced in large quantities and put into use.

The eliminated war horses in the army can also be used as draft horses to further improve irrigation efficiency.

The money he spent on the Institute of Technology was finally not wasted!

"We must have a few drinks tonight, just as a celebration for you!"

Yun Zheng was in a good mood. The more he looked at Zhang Xu, the more he felt he was a treasure.

“This is not my credit.”

Zhang Xu grinned and said, "I just made a few suggestions casually. The main credit goes to the craftsmen of the Institute of Technology."

"You all deserve credit!"

Yun Zheng laughed loudly, "Let me celebrate your success tonight first, and then when I go to Fuzhou, I will celebrate their success!"

"Uh-huh……"

Zhang Xu nodded repeatedly. Seeing Yun Zheng so happy, his mood also improved.

As long as the things he tinkers with are useful, he has realized his value.

Although he is not good at studying, he has not brought shame to the Zhang family, nor is he unlearned as others say.

"By the way, this thresher is called Zhang's thresher!"

At this time, Yun Zheng pointed at the thresher and said.

"what?"

Zhang Xu was stunned for a moment, then shook his head: "Your Highness, this is not good, right? This is not my own achievement, how can I..."

"It's all thanks to you!"

Yun Zheng interrupted Zhang Xu and said, "I just moved my lips and told you a few words, and you figured it out. If it's not your credit, then whose credit could it be?"

He didn't want the reward of silver.

If you can’t give money, you can only give fame!

"Since Your Highness has said so, I will be disrespectful to refuse!"

Zhang Xu smiled so widely that his eyes were almost narrowed into slits.

Although he never went to the battlefield and did not make any contribution to expanding the territory, these things alone are enough to make him go down in history!

Later historical books would never record that the grandson of the imperial tutor Zhang Huai was an unlearned bastard.

old man!

Your grandson didn't embarrass you!

Zhang Xu muttered to himself silently in his heart.

……

A few days later, Su Zan brought the Xiqu delegation to Shuofang.

When they were almost reaching Shuofang, they suddenly heard the sound of hurried horse hooves.

It seemed that a large group of cavalry was coming towards them.

Hearing this, Su Zan's guard commander immediately raised his right hand and shouted: "All troops..."

"slow!"

Su Zan suddenly interrupted the guard leader and said in a deep voice: "No need to be on guard!"

"Da Xiang, this..."

The guard commander frowned.

"Where are we now? Don't you know?"

Su Zan glanced at the guard leader and said, "If Yun Zheng wants to kill us, what's the point of you being on guard?"

The guards of their entire delegation consisted of only 500 people.

This is Yun Zheng’s old nest!

Yun Zheng wanted to kill them, but they couldn’t even get through the Tianqiong Pass!

Not to mention Shuofang!

Being on guard in this situation would only make them look cowardly!

After listening to Su Zan's words, the guard commander put down his hand in disappointment.

Soon, a team of elite cavalry appeared in their sight.

Under their gaze, the elite cavalry quickly approached.

The leader was Shen Kuan.

Shen Kuan took the lead and came to Su Zan, bowing and saying, "Shen Kuan, the commander of the personal guards of Prince Jingbei, has been ordered to escort the Prime Minister to Shuofang! The prince led the officials of all levels of Shuofang to welcome the Prime Minister three miles outside Shuofang City. Please ask the Prime Minister and everyone else to come to Shuofang as soon as possible!"

what?

Listening to Shen Kuan's words, Deputy Envoy Danqu couldn't help but widen his eyes.

Su Zan almost dropped his jaw in shock.

It’s not surprising that Yun Zheng sent people to escort them to Shuofang.

But Yun Zheng actually led officials of all levels from Shuofang in person to greet them three miles outside the city?

This……

How can this be?

Even if Xiqu established its own country, there would be no need for Yun Zheng to give them such a big face, right?

He didn't think Yun Zheng needed to please them.

"Is what General Shen said true?"

After coming to his senses, Su Zan asked in disbelief.

"How dare I lie about such a big matter?"

Shen Kuan laughed and raised his hand to invite them: "Prime Minister and all the envoys, please come in!"

After saying that, Shen Kuan immediately gestured to the guards.

Seeing Shen Kuan's actions, the royal guards immediately dispersed in an orderly manner and quickly protected the Xiqu delegation and their guards in the middle.

Seeing this, Su Zan's pupils suddenly shrank.

Elite soldiers from hundreds of battles!

These people are definitely elite soldiers who have fought in many battles.

Well-equipped and strict military discipline!

Did Yun Zheng send such elite troops to escort them to intimidate them?

But if Yun Zheng wanted to intimidate them, why would he go out of the city to greet them in person?

Su Zan frowned, totally confused about Yun Zheng's intention.

"Prime Minister, what does Yun Zheng mean by this?"

Danqu asked Suzan in a low voice, his face full of confusion.

"I do not know either."

Su Zan shook his head slightly and whispered back: "Yun Zheng is cunning and very difficult to deal with. We just need to be careful to deal with him! Don't worry, Yun Zheng won't kill us!"

"All right!"

Danqu nodded slightly, feeling even more confused.

No matter which channel they got the information from, this Yun Zheng was definitely not a capable person.

Now, Yun Zheng actually led people out of the city to welcome them personally?

No matter how I think about it, something seems wrong!

With full of doubts, everyone rushed to Shuofang under the escort of the personal guards led by Shen Kuan.

After about half an hour, they finally saw the group of people in the cold wind.

Are they really going out of town to welcome you?

Su Zan was full of doubts. When everyone moved forward a distance, Su Zan ordered everyone to dismount and quickly led them towards Yun Zheng.

"The prince personally came out of the city to welcome us. It's really embarrassing for us!"

Su Zan approached with a smile on his face, looking extremely terrified.

"The Prime Minister is joking!"