When Meton walked out of the palace, he didn't immediately go to repair the bridge. Instead, he went to the mountain behind Xuan Du Temple to personally check on the operation of the firearms control center. After all, he had already left for a month. The firearms control center was of utmost importance.
"Don't worry, Lord Chancellor. Everything in the firearms control center is as usual!" Seeing Meton appear in the firearms control center, Xue Rengui couldn't help but let out a heavy sigh of relief. Ever since Meton went on vacation, he had taken on the heavy responsibility of the firearms control center's safety. This month could be said to have him on tenterhooks, as if he was sitting on pins and needles. The strength of his patrol was several times stricter than usual.
Meton looked at the firearms control center that was safe and sound, then looked at the progress of making gunpowder. Only then did he nod his head in satisfaction.
"The military academy that the court is gathering is about to be completed. I have already recommended a place for you. When the time comes, you just have to report." Meton said to Xue Rengui.
Xue Rengui was a famous general in the future. His future was limitless. Although Meton had changed the course of his history, how could Meton selfishly keep him under his command? Perhaps the military academy was the best platform for him. With the training of the military academy, he believed that Xue Rengui's achievements would be even more dazzling than those of the future.
Hearing this, Xue Rengui was instantly overjoyed. He bowed solemnly and said, "Thank you, Chancellor, for your support."
The recruit program had long been abuzz in the military. The military academy was a place to train officers in the recruit program. There were even rumors that those who entered the military academy would immediately be promoted by one rank once they returned from their studies.
How could Xue Rengui not be moved? However, anyone would know that for such a good thing, the sons of military families with background and support would have long been eyeing it. He, Xue Rengui, was a commoner with no background and no support. He had long since lost hope. However, he didn't expect Meton to give him such a big surprise upon his return.
After all, Modun and Li Jing were the ones who came up with the new recruit plan. Since Modun had promised him, he naturally wouldn't lie to him. This matter was most likely true.
Meton waved his hand carelessly and said, "This is what you deserve. No matter what your future is, you must remember that firearms are the strongest force in the future."
"This subordinate obeys!" Xue Rengui said solemnly.
Meton made another round of inspection before he left under Xue Rengui's grateful gaze.
After returning to the Mo clan, uncle Fu immediately went up to report on Li Yun's situation.
"Young Master, the place where Li Yun built the bridge is also the Qu River. It is four miles away from the Qu River Bridge built by the Mo Family Village. Previously, there was no bridge built there, so it was very inconvenient for ordinary people. Once the bridge is built, it will be much more convenient for the people on both sides of the river to travel. Li Yun has some ability to choose a good place."
Meton had almost forgotten about his bet with Li Yun. However, Uncle Fu had kept it in mind and had already investigated Li Yun's situation.
Meton nodded. Since Li Yun was able to decipher the principle of atmospheric pressure, he was naturally not an ordinary person. As for the bet, it would only be revealed after the bridge was truly repaired.
"Also, Li Yun has come to get 3,000 strings of cash in advance. According to the young master's order, he has been paid in full." Uncle Fu suddenly thought of this and reported.
Li Yun had actually won a fortune of 10,000 strings of cash, but he did not selfishly use it all to build the bridge. With such generosity, Meton naturally would not be stingy. He directly ordered the Mo Family Village to pay the money at any time.
"3,000 strings of cash!" After silently calculating, Meton could not help sighing, "So, the foundation of the bridge built by Li Yun has been completed!"
3,000 strings of cash could buy quite a lot of materials. According to the progress of the bridge, the foundation of the bridge might have been completed. The most important step had been completed, and the rest was logical.
"What about the Qu River Bridge built by the Mo Family?" Meton frowned.
Uncle Fu's face suddenly turned bitter, "Young Master, you are far away in Luoyang. The Mo Family Village has only finished the peripheral work. The foundation of both sides of the river has not been built yet."
"So, the Mo Family Village has fallen behind by too much?" Meton suddenly rubbed his eyebrows in distress.
Uncle Fu nodded solemnly and looked at Meton with a worried face. It should be known that bridge building was the strong point of the Xiangfu Family. Now that Li Yun had the advantage in engineering, the Mo Family Village was already at a disadvantage.
"It doesn't matter! I will personally go to the Qu River Bridge to take a look. "Princess Changle could not return home for a while. Meton had nothing to do, so he could personally investigate the enemy's situation.
Qu River was the largest river in Chang 'an City. Although it created the beautiful scenery of the Qu River Pond and the Lotus Garden, it was extremely inconvenient for the people on both sides of the river. In addition, the original bridge had been in disrepair for a long time.
In the middle of the Qu River, a huge construction site rose from the ground. Hundreds of workers were working in full swing. Li Yun, dressed in white, was in high spirits.
Under his feet, the foundation of a bridge had just been built. This would be the first bridge that Li Yun would major in. When he thought that his ambition was about to be realized, he could not help but feel heroic.
"Young master, there is a letter from home. They want you to go back as soon as possible." An old servant came in a hurry with a letter.
Li Yun did not look at it and said proudly, "Tell them that I will naturally go back after I finish building this bridge."
This bridge was not only his capital to defeat the Mo Family's son, but it was also where his ambition lay. How could he give it up so easily?
When the old servant heard this result, he was not surprised. The young master had always wanted to preside over the bridge building. Unfortunately, his words carried little weight. Although he had participated in the construction of many bridges, he did not have the opportunity to be in charge. Now, he could finally show what he had learned.
Li Yun was in high spirits. Looking at the workers under his feet, he said in his heart, "This is probably the fastest bridge building speed in the world!"
He had a budget of 10,000 guans. It could be said that he was extremely rich. With the support of sufficient money and food, Li Yun's bridge building speed could be said to be quite fast. Moreover, he could guarantee both quality and quantity.
"Although Mo Jiazi is arrogant, he has one good point. That is, he is trustworthy. As long as he needs money and food to build the bridge, the Mo family will unconditionally pay the money without any delay." Li Yun looked at the continuous progress of the construction work. He could not help but have a good impression of Meton. However, he immediately threw this thought to the back of his mind. Meton leaked the secret of the Mo family without permission and changed the philosophy of the Mo family. He was a sinner of the Mo family. How could he be grateful to him?
Suddenly, Li Yun's eyes swept over and could not help but be stunned. He did not know when, but a four-wheeled carriage had stopped by the roadside. When the window was opened, a familiar figure was staring at the bridge building site. Who else could it be but Meton?
Next to Mo Jiazi was the familiar figure of Uncle Fu. Li Yun had been to the Mo family's village several times to pay money. He had a deep impression of this kind-looking old man. Naturally, he would not be mistaken.
"Mo Jiazi!"
Li Yun could not help but be stunned. He knew that Mo Jiazi's honeymoon trip was a sensation even in Chang 'an City. Even as a man, he could not help but eat a wave of dog food.
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