Although the laborers were many and busy, they were not very chaotic, and under the command of the foreman, they performed their duties and did their own work.

There was a sound of reprimanding, but there was little beating and scolding, and there was no whipping, beating with sticks, and the screams and cries of the people.

Li Sipang traveled all the way, constantly amazed, such an orderly construction scene, such a large scene of thousands of people, was not as chaotic as he thought.

"Qi Lin is really a good means." Li Sipang expressed his heartfelt admiration, "Such a big project is organized in such an orderly manner, and it is difficult for anyone to do it, right?" ”

Helan Chushi also has to admire, people are really capable, no wonder they have a big temper and a hard attitude. I am absolutely inferior, and it is no wonder that people can call and drink.

With his own ability, he still thinks about going to the big surplus treasury to seize power, which is really ridiculous. I am ridiculous, and the prince and Du He are also ridiculous.

A long sloping mountain road is paved with mud mixed with gravel, and there are steps on both sides of the road that are about the width of one person. Obviously, it is convenient for walkers, and it is also very convenient for pulling horse-drawn carts uphill.

After walking this uphill road, I turned and continued to go up, and I had already climbed halfway up the mountain. The overland route around the perilous pillars runs down the hillside, lined with trees, like two green walls.

It is still a gravel dirt road, which is almost complete, and only the roadside support and some drainage ditches have not been dug yet. Coming and going are wheelbarrows, carrying timber and stones.

There was a flat, wide field beside the road ahead, with two or three wooden huts, and in the open space in front of the houses were laborers, sawing wood and repairing stones, and the sound of tinkling echoed in the mountains.

"Maintain the road." Li Sipang looked up at the sign on the hut and said with a smile: "Qi Lin's handwriting, it's a pity to hang here, it's a pity." ”

Helan Chushi echoed two sentences on the side, and guessed: "Maintaining the road means maintaining the road, right?" ”

Li Sipang nodded and said, "It should be so, Qi Lin is thoughtful and often maintained, and the road will not fall into disrepair and be dilapidated." ”

After a pause, Li Sipang said thoughtfully: "Wouldn't it be better if there were such personnel in charge of maintenance on other roads?" ”

Helan Chushi agreed, but in his heart he thought: Set up an organization, add full-time personnel, is the court willing to pay this money, and it will be spent all year round?

Boom, boom, boom...... The sound of continuous explosions sounded, because it was not far away, Li Sipang and the others felt even more powerful.

The deafening sound echoed through the mountains, the feet trembled, and the horses were a little frightened, neighing and raising their hooves. Several of the guards pounced on him, and with great difficulty it took a great deal to pacify the horse.

Li Sipang's face changed color in fright, accepted the guard's proposal, and dismounted. The accompanying petty officer hurriedly found a wheelbarrow and asked Li Sipang to sit forward.

After a while, everyone had come to another wide open space, with wooden houses and signs, but it said "cargo loading point".

"Go up these steps and you'll find the lifting platform." The little official pointed and said, "The lower official will send someone to inform Xu Cheng to see if it is convenient for him to come down and talk to the prince." ”

Li Sipang didn't care, and said with a smile: "That's exactly how it should be." If Xu Cheng is too busy, it doesn't hurt to wait for a while. ”

Helan Chushi grinned secretly, look at the relationship between the people, look at what this little official said. If it was someone else, it wouldn't have been too early to come and accompany you.

On the platform, Xu Qilin commanded the people to come forward to clean up the rubble and soil, and saw that it was basically in line with his own idea, and there was only a small place left to be dug and repaired, and there was no need for gunpowder blasting.

When the lifting platform is completed, the gantry crane that can move back and forth is in place, and the required materials can be transported directly from here, saving much effort.

As for the conveyor device for transporting to the loading point below, it is also very simple, a row of sliding round wooden wheels is installed on the shelf of dozens of meters, and the grain is thrown up, and it can slide to the bottom by the action of gravity.

Well, a closed or semi-enclosed shed should be built above the conveyor belt to save rain; The hoisting platform should also be built in this way, which is more convenient to work.

Xu Qilin put his hands behind his back, turned around on a messy platform, and was about to go down to rest. The people were working, and the pretending overseers didn't need him, and they all thought they were in the way.

At this moment, the petty officials ran up to report that His Royal Highness King Wei had gone up the mountain and was waiting in the loading area below.

Four fat people, how did he climb up? Xu Qilin turned to think about it, what is the identity of the person, it is not unusual to carry it up in a sedan chair!

Going down the steps to the cargo area, Xu Qilin saw Li Sipang sitting on a chair next to the wooden house resting.

I haven't seen him for nearly a month, and Li Sifat seems to have lost a little weight. Xu Qilin was not sure, and guessed in his heart, could it be that this guy listened to his euphemistic weight loss advice?

"Your Highness, your majesty is polite." Xu Qilin was unhurried when he came down, but now he still had to pretend, walk a few steps quickly, and greet him.

"Excuse me, excuse me." Li Sipang smiled and waved his hand, pointed to the chair next to him, and said, "Qi Lin has worked hard, sit down and rest." ”

Helan Chushi stepped forward to greet Xu Qilin again, but retreated to the side in a witty manner and chatted with a few guards.

After Xu Qilin thanked him, he sat down to drink tea and talked with Li Sipang.

"Look at the progress, it will be almost completed in ten days and half a month." Li Sipang said: "This is a lot earlier than planned. ”

Xu Qilin smiled and said, "Your Highness has helped you with all your might, and the supply of personnel and materials is timely and complete. ”

Li Sipang smiled and said, "Don't say this nonsense, it's always Qi Lin's good planning, and he just did his best." ”

After a pause, Li Sipang lowered his voice and asked, "Qi Lin made such a loud noise, deafening, and smoky, I don't know if it's used-" Some didn't know how to phrase it, Li Sipang's hand slashed a few times in the air.

Xu Qilin's voice also lowered, and he said: "This is the secret recipe for blasting stones taught by the family teacher, which is composed of sulfur, saltpeter, and charcoal, and is very powerful. ”

Li Sipang blinked his eyes and said, "I see." It can be rumored outside, some say that it is to summon the thunder god to help, and some say that it is to perform the five thunder Dao methods. Presumably, there is also a rumor in Chang'an, and someone will be sent to inquire. ”

Xu Qilin nodded and said, "This has been expected, it is not a big deal after all, just explain it clearly." ”

Li Sipang loosened up and said with a smile: "That's fine." Qi Lin must have known about the imperial court's ban on the third-order religion, but now the "People's Voice Daily" is so famous that no one knows about it. ”

Although Li Sipang said it a bit exaggerated, the ban on the third-order sect did make the reputation of "Minsheng Bao" soar.

Without him, anti-Buddhist articles were published on it, and he took the lead in attacking Shamen, and then the imperial court issued a ban edict. Anyone who cares will guess that behind the "Minsheng Daily" is the imperial court, His Majesty, the mouthpiece of His Majesty and the imperial court, and embodies their will.

In this way, by carefully reading the newspapers and figuring out the policy direction of His Majesty and the imperial court, wouldn't it be possible to make fewer mistakes and take fewer detours?

In office, political correctness is the most important thing. Your Majesty thinks like that, but you say the opposite, do it the opposite, and you don't think you will die slowly?

The scribes also have to ponder, and the articles they make should not go against His Majesty's wishes, and do not go against the court.

In ancient times, when information was not developed, a newspaper suddenly appeared that could act as a weather vane. From it, we can learn about the trends of the court and the guidance of policies, which is certainly worth studying carefully.

And for the literati who do not yet have official status, if they can develop articles in newspapers, it will not only be seen by powerful and high-ranking officials, but even His Majesty may be able to read them. This is more convenient and effective than throwing the scroll with a shy face, maybe you will have the luck of jumping into the dragon gate and meeting the monarch and the minister!

Xu Qilin pursed his lips and said with a faint smile: "Your Majesty should send someone to supervise and manage the "People's Voice Daily", if it is contrary to the policies and regulations of the imperial court, how can it be published and mislead the people?" ”

Li Sipang nodded and said, "That's the same." At least the genuine article should be reviewed, and the sub-version of the advertisement and story serialization are irrelevant. ”

Xu Qilin took two sips of the teacup and asked casually: "Your Highness, how is the compilation of the "Bracket Chronicle"?" His Royal Highness's reputation for this level must be completed quickly and well. ”

Li Sipang nodded slightly, and said, "A certain province." People have been sent to various places to collect the scriptures and geographical chronicles, and to seek old news from the past, and it is necessary to compile it into a huge work. ”

Xu Qilin asked again: "How will the imperial court deal with the property, real estate, land, etc., obtained by the ban on the third-order sect?" ”

Li Sipang said: "Chang'an's Huadu Temple was returned to the imperial court, and set up a sad field courtyard, an orphanage for the elderly, a sick house, property, a field house, six animals, etc., sold money, and established a academy for food and lodging in Beijing; Luoyang's Fuxian Temple, my father let someone dispose of it by himself. ”

After a pause, Li Sipang said: "I also want to deal with it according to Chang'an's method, what does Qi Lin think?" ”

Xu Qilin nodded and said, "In Luoyang, the academy can be changed into a library, and the rest of Xiao Guicao is fine." ”

Li Sipang thought about it and agreed with his jaw. It is better for him to be a prince and not be suspected of being wooed.

"Love Buddha but not the world, hehe." Xu Qilin sneered a few times and said, "The other sects of Shamen should have woken up, right?" ”

Li Sipang shrugged his shoulders and said, "Banning the third-order sect can be regarded as a wake-up call for them. If you are still obsessed, it is not uncommon for the two martial arts to destroy the Buddha again. ”

"Your Highness doesn't like Shamen either?" Xu Qilin asked with a grin, the meaning of ridicule was obvious.

Li Sipang smiled and said, "Bald everywhere, who is the real monk?" This is Qi Lin's eight-character mantra! ”

Xu Qilin and Li Sipang looked at each other and laughed in unison.

Did Li Sipang come out for a trip, and he actually wanted to stay for a night and then go back to Luoyang. Although it is a poor mountain and remote place, there is always a place to live, and he will not be too wronged by His Royal Highness.

Xu Qilin accompanied Li Sipang to visit the lifting platform, and then went down the mountain together and stayed in a newly built house in Longyan Village.

This house will be the office of Dayingku, and Xu Qilin will use the road to organize a transportation team. Road tolls are not allowed, so it's always okay to transport goods back and forth and make some money.

Xu Qilin can foresee the busyness on this road, the transportation of goods from the north and the south, and the exchange of products between Guanzhong and Jianghuai, which will be the main channel.

It was nearly dusk, and Wu Xiang, Li Wuzhong and others, who had gone out to hunt, rushed back exhausted.

There were a few wild things, some of which flew in the sky and some ran on the ground, but Li Wuzhong was unwilling to complain, mainly because Xu Qilin made too much noise, which scared the birds and beasts away.

"Haha, it's really so-and-so's fault." Xu Qilin didn't care, and asked Wu Xiang and others to wash and peel wild things, cook a decent meal to entertain Li Sipang, and he led Li Wuzhong and introduced him to Li Sipang.

Although Li Simo was a county king, Li Sipang didn't take a fancy to his son, but when he saw that Xu Qilin was friendly with this kid, he gave him some face.

Li Wuzhong is young, simple-hearted, and does not have such a strict concept of hierarchy and inferiority, but he is not restrained and frightened. After chatting casually, I went to the barbecue to eat.

Li Sipang thought about one more thing, that is, the road maintenance office, and asked Xu Qilin how it operated, and whether it could be promoted and implemented in other places.

Xu Qilin felt that Li Sipang had really changed a lot, and he could notice this kind of thing, so he explained: "This road maintenance office is divided into two east and west, that is, this road is divided into two sections equally, and Cangxia Village and Longyan Village are responsible for sending people to take care of them. ”

After a pause, Xu Qilin continued: "As for the remuneration, I am going to ask the imperial court to exempt some rents instead. If the court refuses to allow it, a certain will be withdrawn from the proceeds of transporting the merchant's goods. Of course, the imperial court may have other considerations and choices, but the road is definitely not good if it is not maintained. ”

Li Sipang praised Xu Qilin's method and said: "It's just a reduction or exemption of rent, saving money and effort, isn't it better than transferring other people?" I think that the imperial court will allow it, and I also want to implement it in Luozhou, what does Qi Lin think? ”

Xu Qilin pondered for a moment and said: "This method is very good, the road can be maintained, and it will not increase the burden on the villages and towns along the road." His Royal Highness can go to the imperial court and add it here, which can be called a pilot. ”

Li Sipang was stunned for a moment, then understood what Xu Qilin meant, and arched his hand a little abruptly, "Then I thanked you first." ”

Xu Qilin's words are very clear, this method of road maintenance may be a credit. By extension, road conditions across the country will improve. And this credit, he gave it to Li Sipang, and let the court consider it through his recital.

Thanking Li Sipang, Xu Qilin smiled and waved his hand, and said: "Your Highness doesn't need to be so polite, for this project, His Royal Highness has made great contributions to the labor and materials." ”

Blinking, Xu Qilin continued: "I heard that the Endless Collection of the Third Order Sect also lends money, because the interest rate is low, and it can be returned from time to time, which is very popular with the people. ”

Li Sipang is obviously not very clear, after all, when public opinion attacked the third-order sect, Xu Qilin understood a lot.

"Qi Lin has an idea about this?" Li Sipang asked suspiciously.

Xu Qilin scratched his head and said, "I haven't thought about it yet, wait for a certain thoughtful thought, and then talk about it with His Highness." Perhaps, this is another good thing for the benefit of the world. ”

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