RPAGF Chapter 604 Family
Chapter 604 Family
"Yes," Yu Shiqi nodded vigorously and gave an affirmative answer.
"We just announced it a few days ago. Not only me, but the families of my colleagues will also be coming here by boat. Once they're all here, the firearms workshop will be relocated. You've come at a good time, so I just wanted to let you know so you don't have to worry."
"Do you know where we're moving to?" Zhang Ping'an frowned and asked.
Yu Shiqi put his hands on his knees and shook his head, replying, "No one knows where the new location is. I guess after the relocation, the patrols will be stricter and they won't allow us to communicate with the outside world."
In fact, Yu Shiqi is very nervous now. From what he heard from his superiors, they may not be able to contact the outside world for a year or two. He doesn't know whether it is a good thing or a bad thing for Liu Ya and the child to come over at this time.
However, in order to reassure his brother-in-law and elder brother-in-law, Yu Shiqi did not say these things, but only reported the good news and not the bad news.
But Zhang Ping'an had read so many books and had several years of experience, so it was clear to him that he understood the meaning of this.
He thought for a moment before continuing, "Sixth Brother-in-law, tell me the truth, have you made any new weapons in your firearms workshop?"
"Well, that's good, but it's still in trial stage and not in mass production," Yu Shiqi nodded without hiding it from the two.
Liu Sanlang understood something and asked, "Does this new weapon work well?"
"Well, it's useful, but it's quite dangerous, so it hasn't been mass-produced. We're also trying to find a solution!" Yu Shiqi was also quite distressed when he mentioned this.
Putting aside the current situation, as a craftsman, every weapon is the result of a lot of hard work put into it by him and his colleagues, so naturally he hopes for perfection.
"But I'm confident that if I spend more time improving it later, it will probably get much better!"
"No matter what, Sixth Brother-in-law, take care of yourself and be careful about everything. Don't believe everything anyone does or says. I guess the people above asked the family members to come here just to let you work with peace of mind. After all, you are all craftsmen and craftsmen, so comforting you must be the main priority," Zhang Pingan tried his best to remind him.
"Sixth brother-in-law, you must remember to eat more in the future so that you can have a strong physique. Others will not dare to bully you easily just by looking at your appearance. You are really too thin now," Liu Sanlang also warned in a simple voice.
"Don't worry, I will. I have kept your instructions in mind." Yu Shiqi was very moved and felt warm in his heart after hearing these words.
Smiling, he comforted the two of them: "I know I'm usually obsessed with studying those little gadgets, and my mind isn't very flexible, but when Liu Ya arrives, you don't have to worry. She's much smarter than me. With her in charge of everything, our family will definitely be fine."
"Well, that's true. Sixth sister is smart, and you two, one quiet and one active, complement each other perfectly." Zhang Pingan also smiled when he heard it.
The two men took out the food and drinks they brought for Yu Shiqi and handed them over.
After talking for a while and drinking a few cups of tea, the time was up.
Yu Shiqi had to hurry back before lunch, otherwise others would become suspicious.
What is worrying is not the lack of wealth but the inequality. Once things get out of hand, it will be difficult to resolve.
Zhang Ping'an and Liu Sanlang also understood and did not stay long.
Because Liu Sanlang was so tall, he would attract attention wherever he went, so the two sides walked separately.
After watching Yu Shiqi walk away, the two went downstairs.
"Ping'an, should we go back to Luo Mansion for dinner or just eat something outside?" Liu Sanlang asked.
"Let's go back to Luo's house and bring some good wine back. People in the army all like wine. Although the things are not expensive, it is at least an attitude. We still have to maintain a good relationship with Uncle Luo. We never know when we will have to ask him for help again," Zhang Ping'an replied without thinking.
In matters like this, Liu Sanlang always listens to Zhang Ping'an.
So the two of them rode to the winery again to buy a few jars of good wine.
I didn’t expect to see sweet potato wine being sold in the winery.
Liu Sanlang asked curiously, "Does Yangzhou also have sweet potato wine?"
"Sir, you're joking. It's not just in Yangzhou. I'm afraid that sweet potato wine is now sold in any larger county or prefecture. This wine is not expensive and tastes pretty good. It's selling quite well. How about a jar?"
When the waiter saw that the two men were well-dressed and came on horseback, he immediately put away his laziness and introduced them with a smile on his face and a very enthusiastic attitude.
"That's true. Sweet potatoes have been promoted all over the country now. The recipes of sweet potato wine, sweet potato candy, etc. are not hidden from all counties and cities. As long as there is peace for a few more years, I think the prices of sweet potato wine and sweet potato candy will drop further. By then, ordinary people will be able to afford them," Zhang Ping'an explained to Liu Sanlang with a smile.
"That's a good thing for the common people. It's very good. Who doesn't buy wine when they have weddings or funerals? Wine and meat are the biggest expenses. It would be great if they could be cheaper," Liu Sanlang said with a naive smile.
"But if you want to give me a gift, sweet potato wine won't do," Zhang Pingan said, shaking his head and smiling. He then instructed the waiter beside him, "Waiter, get me two jars of your best wine. I want them to be large!"
"Okay, please come this way, gentlemen," the waiter immediately bowed and led the two to the counter to pay.
He and another waiter tied the wine and put it on the saddle.
Although the shopkeeper looked drowsy, he was very efficient when it came to calculating the bill. "My two guests, the total is thirty taels."
After Zhang Ping'an paid the money, the shopkeeper pretended to be casual and asked the two people where they came from, intentionally or unintentionally.
Zhang Pingan shook his head and smiled, saying, "Shopkeeper, just focus on selling wine. It's better not to ask about things that you shouldn't ask about!"
After saying that, he went out, and together with his elder brother-in-law, he swiftly mounted his horse and rode away.
When I returned to Luo Mansion, General Luo had already returned from the military camp. He was still wearing his soft armor, and it was obvious that he had just returned.
"How was it, my two nephews? Did you have a good chat this morning?"
"Thank you, Uncle Luo. If it weren't for your arrangement, we would have made this trip in vain," Zhang Ping'an replied evasively without elaborating.
He pointed to the two jars of wine in his brother-in-law's arms and said with a smile, "I know Uncle Luo likes wine. We happened to pass by the winery on our way back, so we brought back two jars of wine. Uncle Luo will taste them later!"
"Hahaha, you are thoughtful, kid," General Luo laughed, then ordered people to serve the meal.
Because General Luo had to go to the military camp in the afternoon, no one actually drank too much.
General Luo held the wine glass with some reluctance to part with it. "It's good wine, but it's a pity we can't drink too much at noon. We won't go home until we get some sleep tonight!"
"Sure!" Zhang Pingan said with a smile.
After General Luo left, Zhang Pingan did not go out again. He only instructed his brother-in-law, "This time is different from the past. Let's stay in Luo's mansion and stay safe, so as not to arouse suspicion and fear!"