Li Chengqian and the other two in the classroom heard Fang Er's scolding, their mouths twitched, and they couldn't help but touch their butts.
Ma Tongyuan heard Fang Er's voice and rushed out of the classroom.
"Marquis! You misunderstand, the emperor ordered the globe to be moved!"
"Ugh!" Fang Er's forehead turned black.
Had he just scolded Li Shimin?
This was awkward!
He looked at Ma Tongyuan with dissatisfaction.
"Why didn't you have someone inform this marquis of such a big matter?"
Ma Tongyuan was speechless.
"The thing you spent three to five days making, how big a deal could it be? The emperor instructed the students not to inform you when he left."
Fang Er: "..."
What could he say? Get it back again? Forget it, it's better to make another one.
He waved his hand with a depressed look, "This marquis will not have class today, I'll leave the classroom to you."
After speaking, he walked out of the school.
As soon as he stepped out, the walkie-talkie on his waist rang.
"Deng Yao Deng Yao, this is Deng Si, do you copy? Over!"
It was Zhao Gang.
Fang Er took out the walkie-talkie and asked.
"Deng Si Deng Si, this is Deng Yao, what's the matter? Over!"
Then he heard Zhao Gang's reply from the walkie-talkie.
"Deng Yao Deng Yao, the engines and propellers for the landing ships are all completed! Repeat, the engines and propellers for the landing ships are all completed! Please have Deng Yao come to inspect, Over!"
"Hmm? This is good news."
The depression caused by the globe being snatched was dispelled by a little.
He mounted his motorcycle and headed straight for the workshop.
As soon as Fang Er arrived at the forging workshop, he saw Zhao Gang waiting there.
"Marquis, one ship has already been fitted and is currently being tested in the Longshou Canal."
After parking the motorcycle, Fang Er nodded.
"Let's go take a look."
Zhao Gang led the way, and the two walked towards the Longshou Canal.
As they exited the workshop, they heard the distinctive sound of a diesel engine from afar, sometimes close, sometimes far.
Walking up the embankment of the Longshou Canal, they saw a small boat with an engine attached to its stern, dashing back and forth on the water.
The Longshou Canal, more than ten meters wide, was enough for this three-meter-long small boat to play freely within it.
The other eleven small boats that had been fitted with engines were docked along the canal.
The boatman testing the boat saw Fang Er and Zhao Gang, turned around from a distance, and drove towards them.
After docking, the boatman testing the boat jumped ashore from the boat with reluctance.
"Marquis, this thing is too amazing. The boat runs steadily and is much faster than rowing with oars!"
Fang Er personally jumped onto the boat and steered it back and forth.
The engine ran smoothly, with no knocking or air leaks, and the cooling system was also operating well. The diesel fuel burned completely, and the exhaust smoke was neither black nor white.
He docked the boat and jumped ashore, saying to Zhao Gang.
"Good, start them all up!"
Zhao Gang heard this, took two steps forward, and conveyed the order to the boatmen on the other boats.
"Marquis has an order! Everyone, get to work!"
As the voice fell.
"Dong~~~"
"Dong dong~~~"
"Dong dong dong dong dong dong~~~~"
The boatmen on the other eleven boats started their engines one after another.
For a time, the chaotic roars echoed one after another, as if returning to the countryside during the busy farming season in his previous life. The previous boatman returned to the boat Fang Er had gotten off. Acting as the leader, one boat took the lead and sailed into the distance. The eleven small boats behind lined up in succession, forming a long line, all following behind.
After all the small boats had made a round trip from afar, Fang Er was very satisfied.
"Well done! Attack team, ten strings of cash reward for each person!"
Zhao Gang was overjoyed and quickly bowed.
"Your subordinate thanks the Marquis on behalf of everyone for the reward!"
Fang Er waved his hand, "Don't be in a hurry yet. Wait until the steam engine and cannons on the Wuyada Jian are all completed, and there will be another generous reward! Also, while the Wuyada Jian will take some time to be launched, cultivate those accompanying craftsmen well."
Zhao Gang nodded repeatedly.
"Marquis, rest assured, your subordinate will do his best."
After inspecting the small boats, Fang Er retrieved his motorcycle from the workshop and returned to the manor.
As soon as he stopped the car at the entrance of the Fang residence, Fang Er saw a group of cavalry approaching from a distance, heading directly for the Fang residence.
As they got closer, Fang Er felt a bit confused.
The person who came was Lai Yifa, followed by the imperial guards.
Didn't Old Li just leave less than an hour ago? That is to say, as soon as he returned to the palace, he sent people over?
Lai Yifa rode his horse to Fang Er's side, dismounted, and jumped off.
"Greetings, Marquis of Liaodong. May I know if Zhenren Sun is at home?"
Fang Er nodded and asked in confusion, "What happened?"
Lai Yifa looked anxious, wiped the sweat from his forehead, "Marquis, you may not know, but smallpox has appeared in the towns of Ziwu and Huangliang in Chang'an County."
"The Emperor has ordered me to invite Zhenren Sun out of seclusion. Please ask the Marquis to take me to find Zhenren Sun."
"Smallpox?"
"Smallpox!"
Fang Er grabbed Lai Yifa and ran towards the side courtyard.
Sun Laodao was sitting in the courtyard preparing medicinal herbs. Seeing Fang Er rushing in with a eunuch, he was a little surprised. When he saw Lai Yifa's running posture, it seemed like he saw something interesting.
Fang Er didn't notice his expression and spoke directly.
"Zhenren Sun, this is an imperial eunuch sent by the Emperor to invite you to the palace for discussion. They say there is smallpox in Ziwu and Huangliang towns in Chang'an County. The matter is urgent, I'll drive you there."
Sun Laodao smiled and waved his hand, looking at Lai Yifa and asking.
"Are you an imperial eunuch?"
Lai Yifa nodded and urged, "Zhenren Sun, please hurry!"
Sun Laodao didn't move, his eyes followed Lai Yifa's face downwards.
"Are you a eunuch?"
As soon as these four words were spoken, Fang Er saw Lai Yifa shiver inexplicably. He thought he was nervous and didn't pay much attention.
Lai Yifa did not dare to look into Sun Laodao's eyes, and said flusteredly.
"Zhenren Sun, yes, yes, he is a eunuch. Please, Zhenren Sun, come to the palace with this subordinate. If it's any later, I fear the Emperor will be displeased."
Sun Laodao turned to Fang Er and said, "Please trouble the Marquis of Liaodong to have a carriage prepared. This old man will go out now."
Fang Er nodded and then left the side courtyard.