Chapter 389 Jinshan Inkstone (Supplement)
Not to mention how Cheng Wanli arranged things here in Dongping Prefecture, I just said that Miao Shanggao, after sending Zhang Yong away, returned to the back house and lay on the bed, although he didn't sleep all night, Thinking about the lost jade Ruyi, I felt so sad that I couldn't sleep for a while.
After thinking about it, I suddenly came up with an idea. Since Liangshan County has strong soldiers and horses, why not inform the Grand Master and ask the Grand Master to request an order from Liangshan County to send troops to conquer the Qingzhou bandits. Thinking of this, he got up and went to the study to repair a letter, and asked two of his confidants to ride to Bianjing to deliver it.
Miao Shanggao looked at the two confidants leaving and couldn't help laughing, thinking about the fight between Liangshan County and Qingzhou thieves. If he wins, he no longer needs to be wary of the Qingzhou thieves. If he loses, he can avenge himself for losing this jade Ruyi. When the time comes, he may be able to capture Wangtai Township again. It's really like killing two birds with one stone.
Thinking of this, Miao Shanggao's mood suddenly improved a lot, and then he went back to his room to rest.
Back to Dongping Mansion, early the next morning, Cheng Wanli sent two men with their own handwritten letters on horseback to Wangtai Township to summon the message. Then, after cleaning up the house, Cheng Wanli sent someone to call Dong Ping.
Looking at the haggard Dong Ping, Cheng Wanli said: "Dong Tuanlian, it's not because I'm not considerate of you, but it's because Grand Master Cai said something and no one dared to excuse you, so you were demoted to Team training. I also heard that the new military commander is very harsh on you. Now that my wife is going to Liangshan County to visit her daughter, I will entrust you to escort her there. Secondly, my son-in-law loves Han the most. If you go, I will treat you differently. If you agree, it is better to promote you as a commander in Liangshan County than to suffer under Yao Dujian. "
Dong Ping. After hearing this, I couldn't help but be startled, and thought to myself: When Miss schedule got married, I pretended to be a robber. I wonder if some of his stewards would recognize me.
I thought again: I had my face covered that day, and I was in the fog. Horses and weapons were not what I was used to. No one had doubted me for so long, so I guess no one would care about me. This Yao Gang is making things difficult for me everywhere now. Staying here makes me unhappy every day. It's better to go to Liangshan County. If no one recognizes me, it's best. I can find a job there peacefully. If someone recognizes me, it's no problem to fight my way out of Liangshan County with these two guns in my hand. If grandpa is annoyed, just go to Qingzhou and join Song Jiang.
In just a moment, all kinds of thoughts went through his mind, and Dong Ping quickly thanked Cheng Wanli. After going home and packing his bags, Dong Ping took a trip to Xiwazi and gave instructions to his best friend, a pair of sisters from Qinghe County whom he called Li Guiqing and Sister Li Gui. Then he rode on Silver Mane. The chestnut-haired horses, together with thirty or fifty sergeants, supervised the chariots and headed for Liangshan County.
Speaking of these two people, it was only a few days ago that Dong Ping was defeated, and his subordinates asked Dong Ping to relieve his boredom, and then he got to know these two people. Ever since Cheng Wan'er got married, no one in Dongping Mansion could catch Dong Ping's eyes. These two girls were both beautiful and talented: cherry mouth, apricot face and peach cheeks. Willow waist, orchid heart. The singing voice is melodious, and the sound is like an oriole floating on the branches. The dance is graceful, and the shadow is like a phoenix turning among the flowers.
Dong Ping felt a little nostalgic when he saw the two of them.
Relying on the power, they got together. Because they were not married, it was not easy to take her home, so they built a small courtyard in Xiwazi and raised two of them.
It turns out that Dong Ping has an ingenious mind, a master of all three kinds of teachings, and knows everything. He knows how to play bamboo and tune strings. Therefore, these two girls were combed by Dong Ping. First, they never lacked food and clothing. Second, they never lacked food or clothing. When I came to Dongping, I was a romantic young man who was most knowledgeable and knowledgeable. He was as passionate as a fire and as sweet as honey. With this, Dong Ping had to give some instructions before leaving.
Let's say that Zhao Zhen was in Wangtai Township, expelled the township officials, and transferred Xiao Rang from Liangshan County with more than ten handwriting and public servants, escorted by sergeants, to clean up the land and population.
In this battle, 1,200 sergeants were captured, 1,400 pieces of iron and leather armor, 300 yellow birch crossbows, 100 black paint bows, no spears or swords, only 32 horses, and 30 carts.
Most of the boats captured by the navy were owned by fishermen in Wangtai Township. Except for a few expelled township officials, the rest of the boats, together with the fishermen who punted the boats and rowed the oars, were released. The food and grass seized was only 300 shi. It's not as good as what the families of the officials expelled from Wangtai Township received.
The treasure that Zhao Zhen cares most about is none. However, it’s not all a gain, Wangtai Township also has a specialty, Jinshan Inkstone.
Stones from Jinshan Mountain, Phoenix Mountain, Baihu Mountain and Qinglong Mountain were selected and carved by craftsmen to create sculptures that integrated relief, line carving and round carving, achieving the quaint, generous, simple and thick natural beauty of Jinshan stone carvings.
Especially the stones with dense texture, delicate and moist texture, which do not absorb water and store water without consuming it, can be used to carve peonies, lotus flowers, lotus leaves, etc., and become Jinshan inkstones.
Jinshan inkstone (a special product, the stone is divided into four categories: yellow, cyan, flower color and purple, with solid texture, beautiful stone color and good ink)
After Zhao Zhen saw it, he met Wu After some discussion, he summoned stone carving craftsmen from the countryside, freed up a large house, and set up a stone carving workshop.
There are no less than 400 stone carving craftsmen in the entire Wangtai Township. With so many craftsmen, there is naturally not enough room for them in just one house. It was Wu Yong who came up with the idea to ask Jin Dajian to serve as steward as well, and to hire Wang Feng and Wang Jian, two of the best carvers, as court officials. In addition to carving stone sculptures and inkstones, he is also responsible for collecting and appraising stone sculptures sent by various families.
Zhao Zhen collected all the stone carvings and inkstones in the township. This operation won the hearts of Wangtai Township. After all, these stone carving craftsmen are all related to the locals.
Wang Feng and Wang Jian's stone carvings are the best. The inkstones carved by Wang Feng are decorated with unicorns and peonies. Depending on the material, the value of an inkstone ranges from two to ten.
The stone lions carved by Wang Jian are the most vivid. A pair of Jinshan stone lions, according to size, the larger one has 20 guans, and the smaller one has 5 guans.
Jinshan Inkstone and Jinshan Stone Gate Lion, these two stone carvings have always been sold to the outside world in Wangtai Township. However, due to different stone quality and different carving skills, the prices are also very different. An ordinary stone inkstone costs only thirty or fifty coins. These inkstones serve as the best stationery for students in villages and private schools everywhere.
In addition to sending some of the stone carvings and stone inkstones collected to the heroes in the county, Zhao Zhen plans to take the rest back to the main world. The stone inkstones and small stone carvings will be sent to the bookstore for sale. These larger ones Stone sculptures, especially these magnificent stone lions, are sure to be popular among wealthy families.
Wangtai Township re-decided the land, registered the population, and had to be on guard against Jeju Prefecture. Therefore, the Mabu Army did not evacuate. Ruan Xiaoer's fleet transported captured armor, collected stone sculptures and other items. When Zhao Zhen planned to send the captured Jeju sergeant to the coal mining field in Heihu Temple Town, Master Taishan's letter was delivered first.
(End of this chapter)