This sight transformed Qi Jian from a taciturn and practical minister into a wild and unruly minister.
"This...this...this glass can be really transparent and flawless. Can it be used to make windows without blocking the sunlight?!"
"And this cement has such good hydraulic hardness and quick-setting properties. If it can be made, Yanchi's building construction will usher in earth-shaking changes!"
"The Chengkan salt-drying method... saves half the effort, but increases the yield dozens of times. It's wonderful, it's wonderful!"
"And this spinning wheel... Even though there are a few missing parts, the ingenuity of the design can still be seen. When I find the person who is the most proficient in this thing, I will definitely make it!"
“……”
Qi Jian excitedly held the thick stack of rice paper in his hand, tears sparkling and splashing on his calloused hands.
Through the sheets of rice paper and the densely packed notes on the rice paper, what he saw was Yanchi's prosperous future.
The prosperity of the country and the peace of the people are what the heart desires.
It is even more fortunate for a country to have a wise king.
Qi Jian's heart felt warm, and the always awe-inspiring king in front of him suddenly cast a kind and gratifying look at him.
"I have always been assured of Qi Aiqing's work. This matter is important and related to the people's livelihood and the country. If it is completed, Aiqing's name will be left in the history of the future and will be remembered forever. It is also a beautiful thing."
These words made Qi Jian's heart even hotter. He carefully put the rice paper into his arms, his eyes were moved, he put down the hem of his robe and knelt on the ground with a pop.
"I thank you, Your Majesty, for your trust!"
"His Majesty has both political integrity and talent, and has benefited all the people. He is actually a wise king of the country and a wise master of his ministers. The ministers respect him to the utmost. He will do his best to fulfill your majesty's entrustment and will not disappoint you!!"
Yun Yaoyao nodded happily, it was so easy to fool such a pragmatic minister.
If you don't cheat, you will be alone. If you cheat, you will fall into your arms.
She helped Qi Jian up and continued to attack her heart: "I have admired you for a long time, and I know... blah blah blah..."
Qi Jian met his gaze with a choked voice: "Your Majesty..."
In the past, he had no idea that His Majesty trusted him so much and put so much effort into it. He was really blinded by lard!
After some heart-to-heart talk, Qi Jian left Qianqing Palace in high spirits.
Halfway through, he realized belatedly that the rice paper in his arms not only represented the prosperity of Yanchi, but also the future hard work of the entire Ministry of Works!
From him, the minister of the Ministry of Works, to a guard dog of the Ministry of Works, everyone has to be in dire straits for a long time!
Thinking of this, Qi Jian couldn't help but sigh: "I am destined to die, either due to unjust accusation or in the line of duty. I will die sooner or later in the line of duty. I'd better die in the line of duty!"
After that, he hurriedly left the palace.
Not long after Qi Jian left Qianqing Palace, another figure came here.
It was Liao Zhihan, the number one official from the Ministry of Industry, who came from a poor family and was an upright and upright man. His first wife took life-saving medicine and died because she asked him to stick to the bottom line of integrity.
Nowadays, Liao Zhihan loves to care about the emperor's body and mood during memorials. From time to time, he wants to send some specialties from his hometown. He is so sincere and sincere that Yun Yaoyao can't resist.
"Your Majesty!!!" As soon as he saw Yun Yaoyao, Liao Zhihan's eyes heated up and he couldn't help turning into a mouthful, "Have you eaten, Your Majesty? How are you feeling today? Do you have anything to worry about?..."
Hearing that Liao Zhihan was about to switch from caring about her daily chores to the daily chores of the next generation she had not yet met, Yun Yaoyao quickly interrupted the spell: "I came to you today because I have an important matter for you."
"I found that kapok is only grown in a few places in the border areas. This product is a good thing to keep out the cold. It must be vigorously promoted in Yanchi."
"Within the next three years, I want to see that people's winter clothing is no longer made of catkins, but cotton. Concubine Miao has just presented several skills, including cotton textile technology. The promotion of cotton will also enable many people to wear cotton in the future. If a woman has a job, let Aiqing take care of it."
"Inspections, tests, promotion, etc. are all your responsibility. Whatever manpower is needed, just draw it from the Ministry of Industry."
"Liao Aiqing, if there are no other problems, just go ahead and take care of this matter."
After saying that, Liao Zhihan was "driven out" from Qianqing Palace, but his whole person seemed to be standing on the clouds.
His Majesty entrusted the kapok matter to him with the intention of promoting him!
Liao Zhihan bowed his hands gratefully in the direction of Qianqing Palace: "I will do my best to do this well and not to disappoint His Majesty!"
At this time, the entire court was busy.
In the capital, the battle for the queen is also in full swing.
The Du family is almost using the whole family to compete for the queen this time.
In the past, it was the Du family who thought of ways to plunder the people's wealth, but now they have to spend money and help the people survive the cold winter. Everyone in the Du family is extremely aggrieved and angry.
The Du family got angry, and then continued to set up a tent to give out porridge and winter clothes.
Du Guanliu also sent many secret sentries to keep an eye on Concubine Miao's situation.
I thought that Concubine Miao could not compete with the Du family in this aspect. After all, the Du family was the first family and had a deep foundation, which was enough to support the huge expenditure of seizing the throne.
Unexpectedly, the news from the secret whistle hit him in the face again and again!
"I'm telling you, sir! The beggars on Concubine Miao's side are actually very obedient. Not only do they not cause trouble, they also help build soup kitchen tents. Now almost all the beggars on her side have a place to stay!"
Du Guanliu squeezed the teacup tightly and slammed the table!
You must know that the beggars on his side are all cunning, greedy and barbaric. They think of various ways to get more porridge and collars, and they also seize and deprive the poor beggars of their belongings. They keep causing troubles, which gives them a headache.
Secret Whistle: "The people on Concubine Miao's side have also made great efforts. Some have taken in beggars, some have donated winter clothes and charcoal, and many wealthy businessmen have donated large sums of winter silver, and even... Some people are even afraid that their crops and livestock will not be able to survive the cold winter in the future, which will hinder Miao Fei, so they dig up the crops and kill the livestock in advance!"
Du Guanliu showed anger and threw the tea cup to the ground: "These stupid people!"
There is no harm without comparison. The people on his side are all cold-hearted. They take advantage of the Du family and are not grateful. They even continue to spread rumors about the Du family.
Du Guanliu calmed down his anger and his expression gradually became serious.
We can't continue like this, otherwise the final position of queen will really fall on Concubine Miao!
While thoughts were surging, a voice came from outside the study: "Sir, Mr. Xi wants to see you."
Du Guanliu's thoughts were interrupted, and he frowned: "Pass."
Mr. Du Xi walked to the study respectfully: "Father."
"What's the matter?" Du Guanliu flipped through the documents on the table without giving him any look.
Du Guanliu never paid much attention to this incompetent Xizi, and only gave him some shops at home to take care of.
Especially the Jingling Lake incident that happened some time ago. The Du family was reviled by the people. His Majesty personally presided over the reconciliation between Xi's son and Xi's daughter-in-law, which made him even more unhappy with this son.
Young Master Du Xi lowered his eyebrows and said solemnly: "Father, regarding the competition for the throne, I have a plan to offer!"
Du Guanliu then raised his eyes: "Oh? What's the plan?"
"The cold winter is coming, and my son found out that some people in the capital have contracted the plague. Now they are concentrated in the suburbs. If these people are placed in the area under Miao Fei's jurisdiction..." Mr. Du Xi's lips curved into a sneer.
If these people were placed in the city where Concubine Miao was with a little disguise, a plague would break out and kill many people and animals.
And the area under the jurisdiction of the Du family has taken precautions in advance. In this way, the Du family can successfully win the second position!
"Okay!" Du Guanliu clapped his hands and laughed, "This is a big matter. As a father, I will leave it to a reliable person. You must remember to keep this matter in your heart and never mention it to anyone!"
