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Zhao Hanzhang was also frank and pointed directly at Ji Yuan.

Ji Yuan met Zhao Ming's eyes, smiled slightly and said: "Back then, Xia Houren went to Beijing to select officials to join the Ministry of War. He was serving in the Fang Division. He resigned angrily because he had a bad relationship with the Jia family. Master Lang chased him out of the capital and entrusted him with the task of serving as the commander-in-chief. He refused to draw maps of the Jin Dynasty on the grounds that there were many inaccuracies in the collection of maps nowadays, but after that Master Lang kept writing entrustments for payment, so he began to use his travels to calibrate and paint everywhere."

The Zifang Division is the department of the Ministry of War that is responsible for maps. It is also responsible for summarizing the maps uploaded by local governments. Who knows the territory of Dajin best, except for some big bosses who pay special attention to it, it is the Zifang Division, because That's what they do.

Being entrusted by Zhao Changyu already shows that Xia Houren is quite capable in this regard.

"In the past few years, he and Master Lang had exchanged letters, and he occasionally mentioned that he had drawn many maps of states and counties. Unfortunately, when Empress Jia took power and the capital was in chaos, he and Master Lang stopped writing," Ji Yuan said: "This I just remembered it when I saw him here for the first time."

Zhao Ming pondered, "I wonder if he plans to hand this sketch over to the court or leave it to the Xiahou family?"

Ji Yuan pondered for a moment and then said: "Master Lang promised him that as long as he drew a calibrated map, he would donate it to Your Majesty on his behalf."

Judging from Xia Houren's manuscript, he even marked the siltation situation of the river. After entering such a detailed map, Xia Houren could be knighted.

But no one expected that the situation would change so much. Not only did Empress Jia die, but now the emperor also died. A new emperor should be replaced, and Zhao Changyu also died.

Ji Yuan said: "He is willing to give this hard work to the girl, although it is because of the high value of the glass workshop, but it may not be because of the master."

Zhao Ming's heart moved, "If I can get his other manuscripts..."

Zhao Hanzhang gave him a thumbs up, "My uncle has great ambitions, I think so too, so we have to have a good relationship with him. It would be better if we could keep him in Wubao for a long time."

Zhao Ming: "...Aren't you afraid that he will find out about your dirty tricks in Xiping County?"

Judging from the map he drew, Xia Houren was not a careless person.

Zhao Hanzhang's enthusiasm was poured out by cold water. Although she was confident that she could hide it, but... she was not afraid of 10,000, just in case. She was still so weak and helpless now, so it was better not to show her face in front of Dazhong Zheng and He Jishi easily. .

Zhao Ming put down the drawing and said, "Copy it as soon as possible and send the person away."

Now Zhao and Zhao Hanzhang are tied together. If something happens to her, something will happen to Zhao. He will never allow anyone to harm Zhao.

Zhao Hanzhang agreed obediently, "But there are so many manuscripts..."

Zhao Ming said: "I will ask the children of the clan to come and help you."

Zhao Hanzhang thanked him immediately and sent Zhao Ming out with a smile. It was much more convenient for him to come forward than for her to invite him.

Sure enough, as soon as Zhao Ming spoke, Zhao Kuan and others had to come to the door obediently.

Those selected were all good calligraphers and calligraphers. Even the eleventh uncle came to see it. Seeing such a detailed drawing, he couldn't help stroking his beard and praised: "Xiahou Zitai is indeed a famous person. He painted well. The painting on it is so good." Have you calculated the surveying and mapping proportions? Are there any questions?"

Zhao Hanzhang: "No, he paid great attention to the fact that the surveying and mapping scales used are the same."

So this also makes it easier for them to aggregate.

Uncle Eleven looked at the map of Xiping County and praised it repeatedly: "Wonderful, wonderful."

Zhao Hanzhang looked at something in his heart and stepped forward, "Eleventh Uncle, these pictures are all separated. For example, our Xiping County picture, he divided it into two parts. He painted them wherever he went, and some of them are still in their original form. If you make changes to the drawings, no one with average knowledge will be able to tell what is right and what is wrong.”

"But the manuscripts are all earned. We have already taken advantage. It is better to ask Uncle Xiahou for help. And the only one in our clan who has the ability to draw this picture together is the eleventh uncle." Zhao Hanzhang looked at Zhao Chen eagerly, "Eleventh uncle, why don't you help me."

Zhao Chen almost pulled off his beard. He said with a serious face: "Don't talk nonsense. Your uncle Ming and uncle Cheng are both good at painting. Aren't they better than me?"

That's what he said, but it would be nice if the corners of his mouth were not raised so obviously.

Before Zhao Hanzhang could continue to persuade him, he already agreed, "But they are all busy and probably won't have time. This picture is of great importance, so I'll come and help you."

Zhao Hanzhang immediately said: "I will let someone clean up a yard alone. From now on, the eleventh uncle and brothers will draw pictures in the yard. If there is anything missing, just come to me and I will find it for you."

Fu Tinghan saw that she had fooled an elder into coming over to work for free with just a few words. He couldn't help but shook his head slightly and followed her to the new yard.

Zhao Chen and others were busy all morning, but they only made a start and arranged the drawings in order.

Half of the room was filled with drawings, and everyone gathered around and pondered, "Eleventh uncle, where do you start?"

Zhao Chen was still thinking, Fu Tinghan pointed to a place and said: "From here."

Everyone looked around and were surprised to find that it was Guancheng.

Zhao Chen thought for a moment and then clapped his hands and said: "Wonderful, there is an official road and river leading directly to Luoyang from there, and Yuzhou also starts from there. It's a pity that there is no map of Luoyang."

Luoyang belongs to Sizhou, and the map of Luoyang was not drawn casually. Even if Xia Houren drew it, he would not give it to Zhao Hanzhang.

Fu Tinghan looked at the pictures on the ground bit by bit. Seeing that they were still struggling with how to draw, he said: "Let me start. I will draw the outline, and you will fill in it later."

Fu An immediately spread the silk cloth that Zhao Hanzhang had found early this morning and spread it all over the floor.

Zhao Chen wanted to stop him, but Fu Tinghan had already started writing, so he immediately endured it, for fear of disturbing him and ruining the painting.

Such a large piece of silk specially made for drawing is not cheap.

Zhao Chen felt that Fu Tinghan was too impulsive. Why should he make a draft before starting?

But looking, looking, a strange color flashed in Zhao Chen's eyes. Zhao Kuan and others also gathered around, watching Fu Tinghan holding a ruler and drawing from Guancheng down bit by bit. Without looking at the original drawing, there was no trace of it. Villages and towns are marked out correctly, and the mapping data between roads is exactly the same.

Zhao Kuan and others looked at Fu Tinghan in shock. What kind of brain is this? There is no need to compare?

Zhao Chen was also shocked. When he finished the beginning and finished the painting, he pulled him and said, "Tinghan, why don't you go to the garden to attend the banquet?"

Fu Tinghan was stunned for a moment and then said: "There are too many people, and I don't know anyone."

"Why not? Zhao Kuan and the others, aren't they?" Zhao Chen immediately assigned them, "You guys don't just play by yourself, take your brother-in-law with you."

He said: "Tinghan is not an outsider, you should take more care of her on weekdays."

Zhao Kuan and others nodded repeatedly and greeted Fu Tinghan warmly, "We will take you. Although there are many outsiders coming to Wubao in the past two days, in fact, most of the people who came to attend the banquet are acquaintances of our Zhao family, relatives, friends, and classmates. , let’s introduce you to him.”

Fu Tinghan: "Aren't we going to draw pictures?"

"You can draw pictures at any time, but the banquet is only for three days. Don't be busy today. Go play in the garden. I'll be here." After that, Zhao Chen pushed them out and asked Zhao Kuan and others to lead them. Take Fu Tinghan to play.

How can such a talent be kept from the world?

It would be too wasteful for Sanniang to confine people at home.

See you tomorrow