Li Sipang left satisfied, with Xu Qilin's merits given to him, as well as a sentence sent to him, "Do your own thing, just do your own thing".

Second in line of succession, best substitute. As long as you don't toss around, don't get into trouble with Li Chengqian, and don't intimidate the scumbag Li Zhi, you can rely on Li Chengqian's strength to die, and the throne will be firmly in your hands.

I don't know if Li Sipang has figured out this truth, anyway, he is doing it according to Xu Qilin's suggestion now.

When Li Chengqian came to an end, just by being familiar with government affairs in the local area and making political achievements, he suppressed the scumbag Li Zhi.

sent Li Sipang away, the hoisting platform was basically built, and Xu Qilin led people to the road construction in Xiacang Village.

It is still the overall organization, the sub-section contract, the still the opening of the road, plus the labor and wheelbarrow transferred here, the speed of road construction has been greatly accelerated, and it can finally be completed within the construction period.

And the working surface is getting less and less, and the people are getting more and more leftover. Xu Qilin was not in a hurry to let them go back, and organized them to dig and expand the plank road that the slender man walked.

Despite the danger of bypassing the pillars by land, there are still boats that go down the river and Susan against the current. This plank road on the dangerous beach is related to the safety of the slender man, and by the way, it is also Xu Qilin's merit.

With gunpowder blasting, it is more efficient than ever to dig a mountain and save time and effort. Taking advantage of this opportunity, Xu Qilin also taught several apprentices. You can't just get him up as soon as he encounters a blast!

As for the confidentiality work, as long as Xu Qilin controls the formula and spends some energy to prepare it himself, there is basically no problem.

Using gunpowder for military purposes, Xu Qilin was not in a hurry. During this period, the Tang army was invincible in field battles, and there were Turkic, Tiele and other servant armies to help, basically fighting whoever was lying down.

It was only when it was time to conquer Goryeo, facing a fortified city, that it was the turn of gunpowder to exert its might. In fact, there may be no need for gunpowder, attacking Jiancheng, Xu Qilin has a simpler and more effective way.

It is estimated that His Majesty Li Er also has a keen sense of smell and realizes the military value of gunpowder used to open mountains and blow up stones. After all, he is known as the most capable emperor, and he has fought in all directions, and there are few defeats.

If you say yes, I'll give it; If you don't ask, I won't tell.

Xu Qilin thinks like this, he can't take the initiative in everything, take a handful, maybe he can get more benefits!

And the benefits of reality should also be given, right? Xu Qilin felt that half of the reform of Cao Zheng had been completed, and the rest was to organize ships in other sections, build warehouses and warehouses, and transport them in sections. What's the matter, you Li Er also have to give Lao Tzu a reward, right?

Forget about the reward, Lao Tzu's current net worth doesn't care about hundreds of thousands of dollars. The most important thing is the title, I said before that I want to keep the title of the Great Wall, that's a hint, don't you understand?

Xu Qilin is making a small calculation here, and in the Chang'an Palace, His Majesty Li Er is indeed thinking about this matter.

The reform of Cao Zheng has begun, and there is a good start, the original plan on paper is about to become a reality, and His Majesty Li Er naturally has to consider the future management of Cao Zheng.

In the sixth year of Zhenguan, the imperial court set up the "Boat Bureau" to manage the Cao Zheng, which was later abolished and transferred to the degree branch. But now, it is obviously inappropriate for the degree branch to be managed casually.

The Cao Road is unobstructed, and the volume of transportation has increased greatly, but it is not just the grain cloth imported into Guanzhong. Xu Qilin knew that the exchange of goods between the north and the south was also wanted by His Majesty Li Er.

Let's talk about Hedong salt, which is currently the largest commodity in the north, and how much profit will it bring if it is transported to the south in large quantities? There are also white sugar and rock sugar whose output is gradually increasing.

Tea, brocade, silk, luo, silk, etc., as well as porcelain, minerals, and handicraft products from the south will also be sold to the north.

Coming and going, relying on the Cao Road, the commodity economy will be greatly developed. Although His Majesty Li Er doesn't know much about new terms, he also knows the role of smooth and reduced freight rates in promoting commerce.

"Your Majesty, Weichen thought that he could temporarily put the post of Jingluo transfer envoy in charge of the water and land transportation from Chang'an to Luoyang." Fang Xuanling thought for a while, and put forward his own suggestion to His Majesty Li Er's inquiry, "Then set up the Jianghuai transfer envoy to take charge of the water and land transfer in the southeast and southeast." ”

His Majesty Li Er pondered for a moment and asked, "Two transfer envoys, is this necessary?" ”

Fang Xuanling bowed down and replied: "Wei Chen thought that there was only one, and he was afraid that he would not be able to manage the long road. Luoyang is the transit of Caoyun, and Jianghuai is the beginning of Caolu, which is extremely important. ”

The eldest grandson Wuji stepped forward and bowed and said, "Your Majesty, Weichen thinks it's too early to set up a transfer envoy now. First of all, the volume of Cao Yun is small, but it is only one or two hundred thousand stones, and the abolition of the Boat Collection Department has no impact, right? Secondly, the reform of Caoyun has not yet been completed, and it is not known whether the Caoyun Yamen will be carved out separately or remain as it is now. ”

His Majesty Li Er groaned, and it was not easy to decide immediately. Because, Xu Qilin's side probably has an idea, but it has not yet been played, and it may be necessary to wait until the reform is completed.

If Xu Qilin is used as a transfer envoy, the level of this yamen must be suitable for his fifth-grade official rank. But the eldest grandson Wuji is also reasonable, if Cao Yun is not so important, wouldn't it be good to live like now?

Ma Zhou saw His Majesty Li Er's hesitation, and stepped forward and said: "Your Majesty, Weichen thinks that Xu Qilin can be temporarily allowed to take charge of Caoyun, and after the reform is completed, specific management measures will be determined." Alternatively, you can also ask Xu Qilin. After all, he knows more about Caoyun, otherwise he wouldn't have thought of a way to reform. ”

His Majesty Li Er thought about it, bowed his head slightly, and expressed his agreement. How effective the reform of water transportation is, and how much material transportation is large, these are all factors to be considered. Although he is very optimistic about Caolu, the actual effect will have to wait a little longer.

"Before the autumn of next year, two million stone of grain will be transported into Guanzhong, and Xu Qilin will be responsible, and he will be paid ninety percent of the freight in previous years, and he will be transferred and used." His Majesty Li Er opened his mouth and said, "What do you think? ”

Wei Zheng didn't interject because he felt that these things were normal government affairs, and there was no value in spraying them. It wasn't until His Majesty Li Er said that he had brought in two million stone of grain, and immediately guessed that he was going to use troops against Gaochang.

"Your Majesty, Weichen thinks that even if there is another famine in Guanzhong, hundreds of thousands of stones will be enough for relief, why do you want to transport as many as two million stones?" Wei Zheng stepped forward and said: "Even if the freight is reduced after the reform, it will cost a lot!" ”

His Majesty Li Er's head hurts a little, the conquest of Gaochang, Uncle Wei is a tough opposition, this has to explain the meaning, and it should be over. How did he know about my ambitions, and what I wanted to achieve?

The eldest grandson Wuji smiled and said to Wei Zheng: "Two million stone grain is a lot more than in previous years, but it can be stored and not wasted. If it is enough for next year, it can be exchanged for cloth and silk the year after tomorrow to reduce the amount of transportation. ”

His Majesty Li Er hurriedly nodded and said, "There is no trouble, what the auxiliary machine said is very reasonable." ”

Speaking, in order to divert the topic, His Majesty Li Er picked up another report and said, "King Wei's report, Zhongqing has already read it, what do you think?" ”

Fang Xuanling bowed down and said, "Weichen thinks it's very good. There is no need to set up a separate organization, increase officials, and hand over the maintenance of roads to the private sector, but only exempt some rents and adjustments, and benefit without expense. ”

The eldest grandson Wuji also agreed, "Weichen seconded the proposal." ”

Ma Zhou thought for a moment and said: "His Royal Highness King Wei has thought thoughtfully, first taking Luozhou as a pilot, summing up experience, formulating specific specifications, and then extending them, so as not to deviate from the policy and increase the burden on the people." ”

His Majesty Li Er nodded with a smile and said, "Then let's play!" ”

His fat son has a good life, not long after he arrived in Luozhou, he had such a good suggestion, it seems that he has noticed the suffering of the people, and also saw some administrative shortcomings.

Wei Zheng was secretly distressed, it was really nothing to bring in more food. His Majesty did not explicitly say that he was preparing for the conquest of Gaochang, and he could not use this as a reason to object.

It's just that he still thought of a question, and bowed down and said: "Your Majesty, it's okay to pay ninety percent of the freight first, but if there is a surplus, how to deal with it?" ”

His Majesty Li Er secretly rolled his eyes, he wanted to be sloppy, and felt that everyone should be happy if the savings were made. If you save a lot, then it will go directly to the big surplus treasury, which is reasonable.

He had seen Xu Qilin's previous reform plan, and felt that Xu Qilin had calculated very carefully, and it was possible to save at least 20% of the freight, or even 30%. In this way, hundreds of thousands of dollars will not become the profit of the big surplus.

But if Wei Zheng uses it like this, it will be difficult for His Majesty Li Er to tell the little abacus. Oh, the treasury pays for the grain, and the saved money becomes your royal palace, which is a bit easy to say!

Ma Zhou stepped forward to relieve the siege and said: "Weichen thinks that if there is any surplus, he can enter the Jingzhao Mansion to close the position, or as a reward for the meritorious ministers of this Cao Zheng reform." ”

Weichen seconded.

Wechen agreed.

His Majesty Li Er said a little helplessly: "If you want to play, you will divide it into two places, one is to close the position, and the other is to reward the imperial court." ”

Forget it, it's not a big deal, it's a big deal to lack money and then come out of the treasury. Anyway, if the profits of the big surplus are really used for royal spending, it is still far from enough.

The monarch and the ministers discussed a few other things, and then broke up the small court meeting. After the ministers retired, His Majesty Li Er left Ma Zhou alone.

"Qi Lin used a special method, and the mountain and stone were chiseled very quickly, and the momentum was also amazing." His Majesty Li Er asked in a deep voice, "King Bin, have you heard about it too?" ”

Ma Zhou nodded and said, "There are indeed rumors in the market. Some say that they summoned Thor, and some say that they used spells. However, Weichen thought that none of them were true, and it should be some special utensils. ”

His Majesty Li Er bowed his head slightly, and said, "I have always thought that Immortal Lu Yu and Qi Lin are connected, but Immortal Lu Yu is detached and refuses to enter the world. ”

Ma Zhou thought for a moment and said, "Perhaps. However, Immortal Lu Yu is willing to guide Qi Lin to do some practical things, but he still has the heart of worrying about the country and the people. ”

"It's a pity that I can't see it again!" His Majesty Li Er sighed very regretfully and said, "Next year's expedition to Gaochang has been decided. Qi Lin was able to reform Caoyun at this time, and he contributed a lot. ”

Ma Zhou smiled: "Your Majesty, but you are hesitant about how to reward you?" Qi Lin is only a fifth grade, the title is only a baron, and the space is huge! ”

His Majesty Li Er smiled bitterly and said, "Even so, according to his age, this official title is not small!" ”

Ma Zhou disagreed, and said: "What about the inheritors of the county king, the prince, and the prince? Qi Lin was promoted by merit, what does Your Majesty think? ”

His Majesty Li Er opened his mouth slightly, speechless.

Wupin, baron, you think it's enough, those who don't have fart skills inherit the titles of princes and marquises, including their own sons and daughters, either princes or princesses, why don't you think it's too high?

His Majesty Li Er smiled a few times and said, "What King Bin said is reasonable. I don't hesitate to reward them, but I'm just afraid that Qi Lin will be young and arrogant. Well, when he finished his mission, he fulfilled his wish and named him the son of Changcheng County. ”

Ma Zhou blinked his eyes and asked with a little confusion: "Your Majesty, why is it still the Great Wall?" ”

"Hahaha." His Majesty Li Er smiled and said, "This is Qi Lin's request, he thinks the Great Wall is beautiful and majestic." ”

Ma Zhou smiled and said, "I see. Qi Lin still doesn't get rid of his youthful nature, and he needs to be trained and matured! ”

His Majesty Li Er smiled and said, "He still doesn't understand my deep meaning!" In the past, I just tried it, but now that this burden is getting heavier and heavier, he should have woken up, right? ”

Obedient and listening, although Ma Zhou didn't ask, he guessed probably. His Majesty's expectations are getting higher and higher, and Xu Qilin's performance should be getting better and better, right?

At this time, the people in the palace outside reported that the three princesses of Changle, Jinyang, and Xincheng were waiting to see each other outside.

If it weren't for Arima Zhou in the palace, the three princesses would have entered without notice. Obviously, through the palace people's report, it shows the quality and cultivation of Princess Changle.

Ma Zhou saw that there was nothing left, so he bowed and retreated.

His Majesty Li Er is still a little puzzled, why did these three precious girls come together, and they really met together so coincidentally?

Princess Changle was in front, and the two little sisters were like farts in the back, entering the hall to greet her.

"Excuse me, excuse me." As soon as His Majesty Li Er's words fell, Jinyang and Xincheng ran to him with a smile, holding their father's arm on the left and right.

Princess Changle approached with a smile and sat down in the chair set up by the palace people.

"Lizhi, I see that you have a good complexion, so I don't think you have an attack, right?" His Majesty Li Er reached out and touched the heads of the two little girls, and looked at his eldest daughter with a smile.

Princess Changle said with a smile: "Father doesn't have to worry about it, the child is fine." After a pause, she added: "Nahuazhou orange red is indeed curative to drink, and the child always pays attention to keeping warm, and it is not a big problem after autumn." ”

Asthma attacks are mostly at the turn of the seasons and when the cold and heat changes drastically, and the warmth that Li Lizhi said is the way to prevent it.

His Majesty Li Er bowed his head lightly and said, "I have issued an order to Lingnan Feng An, and Huazhou orange red will be sent to Chang'an on time as a tribute, and Lizhi and his son should also insist on drinking." ”

"I'm so well-behaved, I have to drink a few drinks every day!" The son raised his little face and pulled his father's sleeve to attract his attention.

"My son is the most obedient." His Majesty Li Er touched the little face of his beloved daughter and smiled happily.

Xincheng said crisply: "I'm still young, I don't need to drink." ”

"Well, Xincheng is the most well-behaved." His Majesty Li Er hugged his youngest beloved daughter, and his eyes narrowed with a smile.