HLnovel Chapter 329 Drawing Design Drawings
Chapter 329 Drawing Design Drawings
Zhen Chenhao pressed his temples, which were throbbing, giving him a terrible headache.
When he arrived at the study, the saltworks manager was already waiting for him.
Upon seeing Zhen Chenhao return, the steward quickly came forward to greet him and bow.
Zhen Chenhao suppressed his headache and spoke to the manager.
After confirming that there was nothing unusual about the Jia family, Zhen Chenhao instructed that before the Emperor left, those people should not move around in the salt field. As for the original people, they should be fenced off to prevent others from discovering them.
After giving his instructions, Zhen Chenhao asked:
"What happened to Chunmei after the item was delivered this morning?"
"As per your instructions, sir, we've arranged for them to stay at a nearby estate."
Fortunately, Chunmei was delivered early, otherwise she would have run into the Jia family.
"Alright, arrange for someone to take good care of her."
After dismissing the steward, Zhen Chenhao was eager to rest, as his head was throbbing more and more. Since the matter there hadn't been discovered, Chunmei had also been sent there.
He still had some affection for Chunmei. Now that he knew some of the secrets, he could keep an eye on things for her while she was there.
As soon as Jia Hu and the others returned, Jia Daishan and Jia Daihua deliberately talked about Jia Hu's discovery in the courtyard.
Jia Hu entered the study and began to draw. Jia Daishan, Jia Daihua, and Jia Zhen were all by his side. Soon after, a guard came to report that a maid had gone out.
Once the news spread, Jia Daishan and Jia Daihua stayed with Jia Hu without worry.
The windmills and watermills that Jia Hu improved today could greatly increase their operating efficiency, and they could be built right now. After thinking about it in his mind, Jia Hu began to draw them.
He couldn't do it himself, but the skilled craftsmen of today are incredibly capable; with these blueprints, they can definitely build it.
Jia Daishan and Jia Daihua watched for a few moments and also found it incredibly exquisite. They marveled at how much Hu'er knew. Now they were just waiting for Hu'er to finish the drawing so they could openly go to the Emperor.
The three members of the Zhen family, father and sons, received the news and felt even more at ease. If Jia Hu really painted the picture, it would actually be a good thing for them, as the more salt they produced, the more they would gain.
Zhen Chenhao was relieved and lay down on the bed to fall fast asleep.
Zhen Zhangquan was overjoyed and immediately ordered the matter to be publicized. If Jia Hu could paint it, everyone would be happy, and it would also benefit him. If he couldn't paint it, then Jia Hu would be seen as someone with a reputation but no substance, someone who was only interested in empty boasting.
This picture looks simple, but it's very difficult to draw. There are many small details, and Jia Hu wanted to achieve perfection, which made the drawing process much slower.
Jia Daishan and Jia Daihua were playing chess, while Jia Zhen was playing with toys by himself on the side.
After finishing one dish, Jia Daishan checked the time. Since lunch, Hu'er hadn't left the table. Jia Daishan got up first and told the guards at the door to prepare some refreshments. When the guards arrived, he personally went to receive them.
"Hu'er, rest for a while and have some snacks to soothe your eyes."
Jia Hu was indeed a bit tired. He was still young and couldn't sustain himself drawing for long periods of time.
Jia Hu stood up, shook his hands, closed his eyes, walked over, and smiled:
"Grandfather, don't worry, it's almost finished and we'll be able to give it to the Emperor soon."
Jia Daishan held Jia Hu's small hand, loosening his muscles and bones.
"No need to rush, this is just an excuse. You can even take a half-finished product with you."
Upon hearing Jia Daishan's words, Jia Daihua suddenly realized something.
“Yes, Hu’er, there’s no need to rush. Just draw as many as you want and give them to us. We’ll take them to the Emperor. This is just a pretext; having this is enough. Once we’re back, you can continue to refine them.”
After Jia Daihua finished speaking, he suddenly realized that he had been confused before.
"We were so foolish before! Why did we insist that Hu'er finish the drawing? It made Hu'er work so hard, her hands are so sore."
"Come here, Hu'er, let me massage you again."
Jia Hu laughed and said:
"Uncle, I'm not tired. It's just that I've been painting for a long time and my skin is a little sore. I'll be fine after a rest."
Feeling sorry for Jia Hu, Jia Daihua took a piece of pastry and fed it to him, saying:
"Hu'er, you and Zhen'er stay in the room and don't draw anymore. You two have some snacks, play with your toys, and rest well. Your grandfather and I will go to see the Emperor now."
After Jia Daihua finished speaking, he looked at Jia Daishan and complained:
"You, who are usually so smart, are just as confused as I am today."
Jia Daishan smiled and shook his head, saying:
"Big brother, how could you finish a drawing right away? Even if you were to go, you'd have to wait until this time. But it's also my fault. I should have told Hu'er earlier so that Hua'er wouldn't be in such a hurry to draw."
Jia Hu quickly said:
“It’s not Grandfather’s fault. This picture had to be drawn sooner or later. Now that I’ve just been to the salt field and have some inspiration, I have to draw it quickly, otherwise what will I do if I forget it later?”
Jia Daishan and Jia Daihua were delighted. Their grandson was wonderful. They both knew Hu'er was a man who was knowledgeable in astronomy and geography. They knew that he would not be able to remember things without drawing them down. Knowing that their grandson was comforting to the two old men, they were both happy.
Jia Daishan smiled and said:
"Then you and your brother can stay here and play and rest well. Your great-uncle and I will go to see the Emperor now."
As soon as the grandfathers left, Jia Zhen came over and massaged his brother's hands.
Jia Hu let him pinch his head a couple of times, then smiled and patted his younger brother's head.
"Thank you, little brother. My hand doesn't hurt at all anymore."
Jia Zhen was happy.
"Does brother need any other parts massaged? I'll massage them all for you."
Jia Hu fed Jia Zhen a piece of pastry.
"Brother, you're not tired? Let's have some snacks."
As Jia Hu ate his snacks, he wondered what his grandfathers would say to the Emperor.
He also noticed during the southern tour that the emperor trusted his grandfathers a lot, which explained why the emperor continued to protect the Jia family even after his grandfathers passed away.
However, the Zhen family is different. They currently have a Noble Consort in the palace, and since there is no Empress, the Noble Consort is practically a secondary Empress. The Noble Consort also has a son.
He had also heard that the Emperor valued the Zhen family highly because of the Dowager Consort, and also favored Consort Zhen and his own son. However, the Emperor could not tolerate any of these things, such as secretly training troops.
He remembered that the Zhen family was later wiped out and their property confiscated, which also happened after the new emperor ascended the throne, a little earlier than their Jia family, but they all met the same end. It was just a matter of sooner or later.
Sigh, Jia Hu was somewhat worried. He didn't understand palace intrigue, but if he could completely suppress the Zhen family this time, the Crown Prince's position would be more secure.
Jia Daishan and Jia Daihua left the courtyard and went straight to the emperor's residence. When they arrived, the emperor was in his study handling state affairs.
The Emperor smiled when he saw them arrive:
"But Hu'er has finished drawing the picture."
The two were not at all surprised that the Emperor would find out.
Jia Daishan smiled and handed the map to the eunuch beside him.
"Your Majesty, this map is very important."
The eunuch took the painting and was about to open it on the desk when the Emperor, hearing Jia Daishan's words, raised an eyebrow, took the painting, and said:
"Go outside and keep watch."