Tang Yi obviously did not introduce Chen Zheng to Sun Mingzhi, the secretary of the Ministry of Industry, as he promised before.

So, Chen is considering whether to take the initiative to take the list?

After all, the construction of the Sea Whale Bone Temple this time is also an opportunity to make a name for itself, and if the name of the Chen Kee Wood Workshop is opened in Kyoto, the benefits will be considerable.

After much consideration, Chen Zheng decided to take a look first.

There are many talents in Kyoto, and it is not necessarily that there is no man-made sea whalebone temple.

After two days, no one has gone to pick up the list, which makes Chen Zheng very puzzled.

In the palace listening to the political hall, the court meeting has ended, and the hundred officials have withdrawn.

Sun Mingzhi, the secretary of the Ministry of Industry, had a sad face, and was obviously in a bad mood.

At the court meeting just now, Emperor Xiao Ding asked him about the construction of the Sea Whale Bone Temple, but now they have no clue and have not made any progress at all.

Although Xiao Ding didn't say anything, Sun Mingzhi knew that he couldn't drag it out any longer, otherwise his career would be over.

But the sea whalebone temple, how to build it? Is there a temple built of bones?

His grandson Mingzhi has been an official in the Ministry of Industry for many years, but he has never heard of any sea whale bone temple.

It's been two days since the list of recruiting craftsmen was sent, but there has been no movement at all.

Several craftsmen in the Ministry of Industry didn't dare to do it, after all, this sea whale bone is like this, if it is broken, it is a big crime.

Therefore, no one dares to pick this leader.

This is sad Sun Mingzhi, he decided, after returning from the court today, he personally went to invite those old craftsmen in Kyoto, saying that he would also build this sea whalebone temple.

The ministers have already left, but Emperor Xiao Ding has not left, because the crown prince Xiao Zan is still standing aside, obediently.

Xiao Ding asked a few questions at random, all of which were discussed with the ministers during the court meeting just now.

Xiao Zan responded one by one, although the answer was not perfect, he also had his own ideas, which was unsatisfactory, and Xiao Ding's mood was still quite good.

"Zan'er, what do you think of the Sea Whalebone Temple?" Xiao Ding asked another question.

Xiao Zan thought for a while and said, "Erchen has never heard of any sea whale bone temple before, is this a means that my father wants to rectify the Ministry of Industry?" ”

Xiao Ding has a son on Xiao Zan, usually when the two talk to each other, Xiao Zan has no scruples, even if he says the wrong thing, at most he will be scolded by Xiao Ding, and there is no other danger.

Sure enough, hearing this, Xiao Ding glared at Xiao Zan and said, "Then Sun Mingzhi is conscientious, how can I rectify him for no reason?" ”

"The minister there doesn't know why his father is embarrassed by the Ministry of Works." Xiao Zan shook his head and said.

Xiao Ding was quite satisfied with Xiao Zan's performance before, but he was obviously dissatisfied with these two answers.

"Do you think someone can build that sea whalebone temple?" Xiao Ding asked again.

Xiao Zan shook his head and said, "To put it bluntly, the sea whale is just a bigger fish, how can the fish bones be used to build a temple?" Erchen couldn't figure it out. ”

Xiao Ding nodded and said, "If you can't make it, you can't make it, just let that Sun Mingzhi worry about it for a few days." ”

"Wait." Xiao Zan suddenly shouted.

A trace of displeasure flashed on Xiao Ding's face, except for his only son, no one dared to say "wait" in front of him.

"What's the matter?" Xiao Ding asked.

Xiao Zan smiled and said, "Erchen thinks of someone, he may build this sea whalebone temple." ”

Xiao Ding raised his eyebrows and asked, "Is there really such a skilled craftsman?" Who is it? ”

"Father, have you forgotten? It's a carpenter named Chen Zheng. Xiao Zan reminded.

Xiao Dingyi frowned, thought about it carefully, shook his head and said, "I really can't remember, you tell me, who is this Chen Zheng?" ”

"Father, you are really a great resource, and you are so forgetful." Xiao Zan pursed his lips and said, "Have you forgotten the "Dongyang Ligang Disaster Relief" that you read to Erchen before?" ”

When he mentioned the disaster relief article by Li Gang in Dongyang County, Xiao Zan remembered it and said: "I remember it, it was written, 'There is also a craftsman Chen Zheng, who repairs the harbor and builds fishing boats, and catches more than 200,000 catties of fish a day, and the people of the state capital rely on it. 'Is this Chen Zheng you are talking about? ”

Xiao Zan nodded and said, "Yes, it's him!" ”

"You know him?" Xiao Ding asked again.

"Naturally, I don't hide it, when I hunted the sea whales, Erchen was also at the scene, and it stands to reason that there is also the credit of Erchen." Xiao Zan said with some smugness.

Xiao Ding chuckled lightly and said, "In this way, I still want to reward you." ”

"There is no need for commendation, the son is not the one who is greedy for vanity." Xiao Zan was even more proud.

"Humph!"

Xiao Ding suddenly snorted heavily, so frightened that Xiao Zan hurriedly stopped, only then did he realize that he was a little carried away.

"Why are you sure that Chen Zheng will be able to build this Sea Whale Bone Temple?" Xiao Ding asked, this was what he was most concerned about.

Xiao Zan looked at Xiao Ding and didn't seem to be so angry, so he replied: "Erchen has seen all kinds of big ships built by Chen Zheng with his own eyes, including the big treasure ship that came to Beijing to transport sea whale bones this time, all of which are extremely exquisite and practical. Moreover, in the carpentry workshop he opened in Dongyang County, the various utensils he made were also quite exquisite. ”

Xiao Ding nodded when he heard this, and said: "Since this is the case, I will order the Ministry of Industry to go to Dongyang County to summon this person and build a sea whale bone temple." ”

"Father doesn't have to send someone to summon him." Xiao Zan said with a smile.

"Could he not have come on his own? Although the Ministry of Industry released the recruitment list, it may not be able to reach Dongyang County, even if it is transmitted to Dongyang County, then Chen Zheng may not be willing to come. Xiao Dingdao.

Xiao Zan smiled slightly and said, "There's no need to be so troublesome, then Chen Zheng is in Kyoto now." ”

"In Kyoto?" Xiao Ding was stunned, "Why did he come to Kyoto?" ”

"Chen Zheng is one of the candidates to escort sea whale bones to Kyoto this time." Xiao Zan explained.

Xiao Dingbai glanced at Xiao Zan, pondered for a long time, and said: "Zan'er, you have to remember, although you are my only son, sometimes you have to pay attention to proportion, this sentence can explain the things, don't beat around the bush, you know?" I'm busy. ”

"Erchen knows." Xiao Zan replied obediently.

"Stand down." Xiao Ding waved his hand impatiently.

After Xiao Zan left, Xiao Ding instructed Wei Cong beside him: "Wei Companion, you should send someone to remind Sun Mingzhi and ask him to find that Chen Zheng." ”

"The slave obeys." After Wei obeyed the attendants, he also withdrew from the Tingzheng Palace.

As soon as Xiao Zan returned to Jinlin Palace, he called his servant Yang Xiaoping over and said, "Change your clothes and accompany the prince out of the palace to play." ”

"Your Highness, where are we going?" Yang Xiaoping asked, he now has some psychological shadows about leaving the palace, and he has to ask clearly.

"Honglu Temple." Xiao Zan said.

Yang Xiaoping breathed a sigh of relief, and said in his heart: Honglu Temple is good, near.