It has been half a month since Xiang Zhuang took over Lu's Craftsmanship. The development of the bellows has been slow and difficult. Xiang Zhuang has been here for five days and five nights. Although there has been little progress, it still needs to be perfected before it can be officially used.

Some details.

It can be said that the bellows is affected by the technology of the times, and the main internal structure can only be enriched with leather rafts, but the expected effect should not deviate too much.

But in this era, it is extremely difficult to make steel. The so-called steel can be made into steel in a hundred times. If you want to produce it on a large scale, I am afraid that the only way you can do it is to smelt iron ore into cast iron. This is already the limit. However, fortunately, Xiangzhuang knows that Kuaiji County

For some famous sword-making masters, how to match high-quality cast iron or refine iron with a moderate proportion and excellent hardness and toughness requires a process that cannot be considered at the moment.

At this time, Xiang Zhuang left the shop and looked at the sky. It was already afternoon and there were only a few people on the street. Maybe people were extremely busy today.

Walking in the street, Xiang Zhuang unconsciously flashed the figures of Cao Feng and Kong Xiuyun in his mind. When he was busy these days, he could put these complicated emotional disputes behind him, but as soon as he came out, he couldn't help but

If you are trapped in this matter, how can you resolve the emotional crisis at hand?

Cao Feng is a kind girl with simple thoughts. Xiang Zhuang really doesn't want to hurt her, but if this matter is not resolved, it will always weigh on Xiang Zhuang's heart like a mountain, making him breathless. Thinking like this,

Xiang Zhuang's pace slowed down and he lowered his head and fell into deep thought.

It was to tell Cao Feng that he already had another woman outside. Moreover, after catching the hydrangea accidentally, he also got engaged to her. He could not let her down. But what should Cao Feng do? A few years ago, he had

Knowing Cao Feng's thoughts, how could he let Cao Feng down? Xiang Zhuang felt that he could not be so selfish.

You can also quietly stop contact with the Kong family. Since Xianyang and his party, Xiangzhuang has never contacted the Kong family again. Maybe they have forgotten the engagement, or they saw that he has not returned for a long time and chose another person.

Son-in-law!

I don't know why such absurd thoughts appeared in my mind. Xiang Zhuang couldn't help laughing at himself. If he avoided the important and gave up on Kong Xiuyun, not only would he ruin her life, he would also live in insecurity and guilt throughout his life, especially

It was Xiang Zhuang who discovered that he had fallen in love with Kong Xiuyun. He fell in love with Kong Xiuyun who could play the piano, write, and sing. He could no longer extricate himself. Xiang Zhuang also erased this series of nonsense thoughts from his mind.

An army rushed forward quickly. The sound of chaotic footsteps woke Xiang Zhuang from his thoughts. Only then did Xiang Zhuang realize that he was not far from home. At this time, he looked up and saw that there were about five troops in this army.

More than a hundred people, in order, ran forward. They were all dressed in gray and black cloth armor. In front, three men on horseback came towards Xiangzhuang. As they approached, Xiangzhuang recognized that the person coming was Xiang Yu.

Xiang Yu dismounted in front of Xiang Zhuang, pointed at the two people beside him and said with a smile: "These are my two camp leaders."

The two of them bowed their hands to Xiang Zhuang, and Xiang Zhuang returned the favor. At this time, Xiang Yu pointed at Xiang Zhuang and said with a smile: "This is my younger brother, Lu Zhuang."

After everyone saluted each other, Xiang Zhuang saw that Xiang Yu had become much more energetic since he became a military prince. He wore a black leather armor on Xiang Yu, which made him even more domineering. However, the militia at this time was slightly inferior, not only

Their equipment, as well as their overall quality, are not as good as the regular army. This is not to blame Xiang Yu. After all, the militia just recruited are all from farmers, and more rigorous training is needed to meet the requirements.

Moreover, these armies are Yin Tong's private army and his private property on the surface, but behind the scenes, these armies can be called the Xiang Family Army. If Yin Tong knew that his army had secretly deserted him, he would not know that he

What would you think? Just when Xiang Zhuang was having random thoughts in his mind again, Xiang Yu sent two camp commanders to take the troops back to the barracks, but he did not leave.

Soon, Xiang Yu chuckled and said: "Zhuang'er, it feels so good to lead troops. It's better than watching an iron shop with hundreds of tricks. Why don't you come to my place? Let's lead troops together and build an iron-blooded army."

"

Xiang Zhuang shook his head and said with a smile: "Thank you for your kindness, brother. I have no interest in leading troops."

After saying that, Xiang Zhuang wanted to say goodbye and leave, but Xiang Yu grabbed Xiang Zhuang's hand. Xiang Yu stared at Xiang Zhuang for a moment and asked, "You seem to have something on your mind these days."

"It's nothing." Xiang Zhuang waved his hand and smiled, but Xiang Yu didn't believe it. He pulled Xiang Zhuang and continued to ask: "We always talk about everything. Come on, what's going on with you these days?"

When asked by Xiang Yu, Xiang Zhuang could only sigh. He sorted out his words in his mind and then asked: "Brother, if two women fall in love with you at the same time, and one of them has committed himself to you, and the other

One person forces you to propose marriage because of family problems, and wants to marry you. How would you choose?"

Xiang Yu stared at his younger brother for a long time, then he couldn't help laughing and said, "This kind of problem is easy to handle. You can keep both women."

"..." Looking at Xiang Yu, Xiang Zhuang sighed helplessly. He didn't expect Xiang Yu to give such an irresponsible answer, so he had to hold his hands and smile: "Forget it, I have to go back and talk to my uncle about something. Brother, go and do your work.

.”

Saying goodbye to Xiang Yu, Xiang Zhuang hurried to Lu Mansion.

...

When Xiang Zhuang returned to Lu Mansion, a familiar voice sounded behind him: "Xiang Zhuang! Are you avoiding me on purpose these days?"

Xiang Zhuang looked back and saw Cao Feng coming from the side courtyard. She was angry and her eyes were red. It seemed that she had cried just now. At this time, Cao Feng came to Xiang Zhuang, pointed at Xiang Zhuang angrily and said angrily: "

Will you marry me or not?"

Xiang Zhuang was stunned by Cao Feng's questioning. He stood there blankly, at a loss. Time seemed to have stopped. Cao Feng was also glaring at Xiang Zhuang at this time. The two of them were in a stalemate in the front yard of Lu Mansion.

After a while, Xiang Zhuang sighed softly, took Cao Feng's hand and walked towards the side courtyard.

Cao Feng is very unwilling to continue to avoid Xiang Zhuang like this. This matter must be settled. The night before yesterday, his father proposed that he had reached an agreement with the Wang family, a wealthy family in Wuxian County, and wanted to marry Cao Feng to Wang Feiyun, the eldest son of the Wang family. Cao Feng also

So she had a big quarrel with her father, but the quarrel could not solve the problem, nor could it change her father's decision. Cao Feng knew that the problem still lay with Xiang Zhuang, and that he was deliberately avoiding the problem.

Arriving at the side courtyard, Cao Feng broke away from Xiang Zhuang's hand, and the two fought against each other. Looking at Cao Feng's extremely dissatisfied eyes, Xiang Zhuang could only make up his mind to tell her everything. At this time, Xiang Zhuang took a deep breath and

I sorted out my words in my mind and said it lightly if I wanted to avoid the seriousness.

Soon, Xiang Zhuang said slowly: "On that trip to Xiapi, I met Zhang Buyi and went to Suiyang with him. On the streets of Suiyang, the Kong family held a hydrangea wedding ceremony, and I..."

Cao Feng seemed to have a premonition of something. She seemed to have guessed what Xiang Zhuang would say next, but she still didn't want to believe it. She looked at Xiang Zhuang intently, quietly waiting for Xiang Zhuang's next words, and Xiang Zhuang also

He said it without hesitation: "I...have become engaged to Kong Xiuyun, the daughter of the Kong family!"

"Oh my God... I'm in love!" Cao Feng seemed unable to accept the reality. She took two steps back, shook her head and smiled bitterly. She was still waiting for Xiang Zhuang stupidly, still hoping that Xiang Zhuang could convince him.

Xiang Liang, propose marriage to his father!

She even foolishly thought that Xiang Zhuang would always be the same brother Xiang Zhuang that she had played with since childhood and was her childhood sweetheart.

It seems that my world has collapsed, it seems that I have become a small boat without direction and sail, drifting alone and helplessly in the lake with no other shore...

The next second, you will never know where you are!

Cao Feng squatted down in pain. Her eyes were wet with tears. Everything in front of her eyes was always blurry. She really couldn't accept the reality. The pain tortured Cao Feng's heart. She stood up helplessly and walked outside the Lu Mansion.

Xiang Zhuang ran away, fearing that Cao Feng would run away again, so he chased him closely.

But just after running out of Lu Mansion, Cao Feng had already mounted his horse and ran towards the street. Looking at her retreating figure, Xiang Zhuang sighed softly. In the end, she still couldn't accept all this, but she couldn't be blamed for it.

I'm afraid I won't be able to calm down if I touch anyone.

Xiang Zhuang smiled bitterly and shook his head. There was really nothing he could do. He couldn't rush this matter. He had to ask Ji Bu to find Cao Feng and bring her back. Otherwise, if she ran around like this unscrupulously, she would be captured by some copycat king!

With heavy steps, Xiang Zhuang turned around and walked towards the mansion. But at this moment, an old man's hoarse voice sounded at the door: "The dragon follows the cloud, the tiger follows the wind, the wind and cloud suddenly change, and the dragon and the tiger compete..."

After Xiang Zhuang heard this, he turned around and saw an old man wearing ocher robes walking slowly over. His clothes were old, his hair and beard were half white, and old wrinkles lay across his face. He was holding a worn-out Fushen in his hand.

At this time, they came to the gate of Lu Mansion. When the servant saw the old man, he wanted to go up and chase him away, but Xiang Zhuang stopped the servant. At this time, the old man raised his hand and said, "Master, can you give me a bite of food?"

"

Seeing that the old man looked pitiful, Xiang Zhuang took out a few and a half taels of money from his arms and said with a smile: "I have a few copper coins here, old man, go buy some food for yourself."

"I just need a mouthful of food." The old man handed over his hand again, and Xiang Zhuang had to turn around and tell his servant: "Go get some dry food for the old man."

The servant handed over his hands and left. At this time, the old man looked at Xiang Zhuang and couldn't help but smile: "The dragon follows the cloud, the tiger follows the wind, the situation suddenly changes and the dragon and the tiger compete!"

Xiang Zhuang couldn't help but be surprised. The old man had already said this sentence just now. Now he looked at himself and said it again. This seemed to be aimed at himself. He couldn't help but stepped forward and said with a smile: "Old man, this sentence has some meaning.

What’s the deep meaning?”

The old man couldn't help waving his hands and laughing: "I have traveled all over the world and wandered all my life. I have feared countless people, but so far, I have only seen two people with noble looks. One is you, the young master, and the other is..."

The old man smiled, and Xiang Zhuang couldn't help but be surprised. Listening to his words, he seemed to know something. He wanted to ask, but the old man already smiled and said: "There is another person living in Fengxiang, his name is Liu Bang."

"Liu Bang!" Xiang Zhuang couldn't help being surprised. The old man actually knew Liu Bang. Just when Xiang Zhuang wanted to ask more questions, the servant had already taken out a few potatoes and steamed buns and handed them to the old man. The old man took them and bowed with both hands as a thank you.

After looking at Xiang Zhuang for a few times, he couldn't help but laugh and leave.

Xiang Zhuang was puzzled by the old man and couldn't help asking: "Old man, you haven't answered me yet?"

The old man shook his hand and said with a loud smile: "The dragon follows the cloud, the tiger follows the wind, the situation suddenly changes and the dragon and the tiger compete... My name is Xu Fu. If we are destined to meet again one day..." As soon as he finished speaking, the old man was already slowly drifting away.

Far away, looking at the old man's back, Xiang Zhuang chewed on the old man's words repeatedly: "The dragon follows the cloud, the tiger follows the wind, the situation suddenly changes and the dragon and the tiger compete." This sentence seems to indicate something, but why does the old man insist on
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