『Bolangsa ......』

Cao Zhi, the secretary of the Ministry of Industry, muttered in his heart.

Sure enough, the old man noticed the geographical location of Bolangsha, so he showed a look of wanting to stop talking.

may have noticed Cao Zhi's expression, Meng Kui, who was beside him, felt puzzled in his heart, and asked puzzledly: "Master Shangshu, is there anything wrong?" ”

"What's wrong......

Cao Zhi glanced at Meng Kui, and then turned his gaze to Zhao Hongrun, who was calm, and after hesitating for a long time, he still couldn't help but remind: "Your Highness, forgive the old man for talking too much, Bo Langsha, in the territory of Yuanyang Kingdom." ”

"Huh?" Meng Kui was stunned when he heard this, and then he took a closer look at the map, and then realized the problem, and also set his eyes on Zhao Hongrun.

Under the gaze of these two pairs of eyes, Zhao Hongrun still looked calm, and said with a smile: "Don't worry, my lord, this problem will be solved by this king, let's discuss specific things." ”

Cao Zhi was silent for a while when he heard this, and said in embarrassment: "Your Highness, the old man thinks that it is better for His Highness to say hello to the King of Yuanyang first, so as not to get ...... time" He organized his language, and finally said a more euphemistic sentence: "It's a busy day." ”

Zhao Hongrun glanced up at Cao Zhi, of course he understood what Cao Zhi wanted to express, and said lightly: "Don't worry, boss, this king will not make everyone in the Ministry of Industry busy in vain." …… King Yuanyang, will agree. ”

"What if he doesn't agree?" Meng Kui interjected worriedly.

I saw Zhao Hongrun stretch out his hand and pick up a chess piece on the chessboard on the table, play with it in his hand, and said lightly: "Whether he agrees or not, this king's mind will not change." ”

『……』

Cao Zhi and Meng Kui glanced at each other, and there was a slight change in color.

"Your Highness, this matter can be big or small. Don't be reckless......" Meng Kui persuaded from the side.

It is no wonder that Meng Kui cares so much, after all, although the rights of the feudal kings of Great Wei in their fiefdoms are far less than the rights of the nobles of the Chu State such as Xiong Tuo, the monarch of Xuancheng, in their respective fiefdoms, their essence is the same.

To put it bluntly, it is assigned to the private leaders of the Ji side branches such as Zhao Wenkai, the king of Yuanyang. for them and their children to dwell in peace in the private domain of the feudal state.

In addition to limiting the number of feudal guards and restricting the taxation of the people in the feudal country, the rights enjoyed by the feudal kings are still quite large, which is the preferential treatment of the Ji clan for the side branches of the Ji clan.

Among the rights enjoyed by these feudal kings was the ownership of their respective fiefdoms.

To put it simply, every grass and tree in the fief belongs to those feudal kings, and the Great Wei court is not allowed to occupy the land of the feudal state without authorization.

Therefore, unless Zhao Hongrun greeted Zhao Wenkai, the king of Yuanyang, and obtained the consent of the other party. Otherwise, he would not have any position to build a river port in Bolangsha, which belonged to the Yuanyang Kingdom.

And the unprovoked encroachment on the land of the feudal country, as Meng Kui said, this matter can indeed be big or small. Don't look at Bolangsha as just a barren land, but if Zhao Hongrun started construction and built a river port without the consent of Zhao Wenkai, the king of Yuanyang, Zhao Wenkai, the king of Yuanyang, could appeal to the imperial court, the Son of Heaven, and even the Zongfu.

The bad is the bad. If the situation really develops to that point, even the Zongfu will not stand on Zhao Hongrun's side. After all, there are many princes of the Ji family who have fiefs in the Great Wei Dynasty, like Zhao Hongrun, don't look at it as just occupying a piece of land that no one wants, but I believe that all the princes of the Ji family who have fiefs will support Zhao Wenkai, the king of Yuanyang.

After all, they can also figure it out, as if once this kind of thing is precedent, then. The feudal kingdom in their hands now may not be able to be kept in the future.

Therefore, they will inevitably unite to denounce Zhao Hongrun, and when the time comes, the Zongfu will appease these Ji side branches. had to punish Zhao Hongrun.

Because of this, unless Zhao Hongrun obtained the consent of Zhao Wenkai, the king of Yuanyang, Cao Zhi really did not dare to start work rashly, because it would not only offend Zhao Wenkai, the king of Yuanyang, but also Zhao Hongrun, the king of Su.

Thinking of this, Cao Zhi persuaded in a low voice: "Your Highness, let's first ask for the consent of the Yuanyang King, otherwise, it is really not good for my Ministry of Industry to ...... without authorization."

Zhao Hongrun thought about it when he heard this, and said: "That's it, my lord, your ministry here, first cooperate with my smelting bureau, and gradually start to build the river port of Bolangsha. ”

"Isn't that ...... It's the same as what I just said?'

Cao Zhi frowned, because he realized that His Royal Highness King Su in front of him had not listened to him.

Seeing this, he hesitated and said, "Your Highness, the old man ......"

However, as soon as he said this, he was interrupted by Zhao Hongrun raising his hand.

I saw Zhao Hongrun looking at Cao Zhi intently, and said: "Lord Cao, the construction of the river port in Bolangsha was carefully considered by this king, not for his own selfish interests, but for the strength of my smelting bureau. This king tried to build the smelting bureau into the pinnacle of technology in my Great Wei, and this king thought that the strength of my smelting bureau would gradually drive the six departments, the government and the opposition, and finally the national strength of the entire country. Therefore, even if this matter finally reaches the Zongfu, this king is not afraid. …… Moreover, this king can responsibly assure Lord Cao that since this king has decided to build a river port in Bolangsha, whether he Zhao Wenkai agrees or not, this king will build it! As for the consequences, this king will bear it! ”

"That's not what the old man meant......" Cao Zhi was slightly moved, and then shook his head and sighed.

He obviously understood the deep meaning of Zhao Hongrun's words.

"It's not going to be easy......

Cao Zhi did not make a decision immediately, but thought about the matter carefully.

Looking at the unwavering eyes of His Royal Highness King Su in front of him, Cao Zhi realized that he had lost the room to refuse.

Because once he refused, it means that the craftsman will lose his friendship with His Royal Highness, and all the efforts he has made in the past will be in vain.

After muttering for a while, Cao Zhi slowly exhaled and nodded slowly: "His Royal Highness King Su is dedicated to the public and thinks about my Great Wei, how can the old man sit idly by?" …… Meng Shilang, a notice will be issued later, starting tomorrow, our Ministry of Industry will start this matter and build a river port in Bolangsha! ”

Hearing this, Zhao Hongrun had a smile on his face. He stood up and said, "The old man understands the righteousness! …… In this case, this king will not bother too much, and will leave for the time being. ”

"The old man sent His Royal Highness King Su." Regardless of Zhao Hongrun's excuse, Cao Zhi still got off the low couch and sent Zhao Hongrun to the door of the house.

Looking at the back of Zhao Hongrun and his party when they left, Cao Zhi shook his head and said, "What a sharp King Su...... The momentum is overwhelming. It's hard to imagine that you're only fifteen years old. Speaking of this, he sighed and muttered, "However, it is easy to break up, and I hope King Su can understand this truth." ”

Meng Kui next to him was amused when he heard it, and interjected: "Although King Su is young, he is very intelligent, how can he not understand? ”

"Understand, not necessarily comprehend......"

Cao Zhi glanced at Meng Kui and smacked his mouth: But then again. If His Royal Highness King Su could give one or two points to this kid, the old man would be relieved to hand over the Ministry of Works to him.

Shaking his head again, Cao Zhi returned to his low couch.

Seeing that his Lord Shangshu shook his head again, Meng Kui obviously didn't understand, but he didn't care, he just followed behind and said puzzledly: "Lord Shangshu, Xia Guan really doesn't understand, why His Royal Highness King Su didn't talk to King Yuanyang first. What about asking me to start work again? …… Nabo Langsha is just a wasteland, and the King of Yuan Yang will not be embarrassed by His Royal Highness. ”

Hearing this, Cao Zhi glanced back at Meng Kui. Strange said: "You don't know? ”

"Know...... Know what? Meng Kui asked inexplicably.

I saw Cao Zhi fiddle with his son on the chessboard, and said in a strange tone: "If in the past, King Yuanyang would naturally not embarrass His Royal Highness King Su for a piece of wasteland, but his son Zhao Chengxiu was taught a lesson by His Royal Highness King Su, so that Zhao Chengxiu not only failed to get a piece of the huge money and goods of Chu State, but was also locked in the meditation room by the sect government for several days. Therefore, His Royal Highness King Su went to negotiate with King Yuanyang this time, and it may not go well. …… Otherwise, how could His Royal Highness King Su force my Ministry of Works to start? ”

"This ......" Meng Kui's face showed a shocked expression, and even faintly panicked: "Lord Shangshu knows that this will lead to a grudge between King Su and King Yuanyang. But he still agreed to the plea of His Royal Highness King Su? ”

"There's nothing to hesitate about." Cao Zhi seemed to notice Meng Kui's panic, and said with a smile: "One is the king of the Ji clan's side branch, and the other is the son of the Ji clan who has two armies loyal to him, His Majesty's own son, and His Royal Highness the King of Su of the current dynasty...... Our Ministry of Industry is naturally on the side of the strong, not to mention that this powerful person has a good relationship with our Ministry of Industry, so what is there to hesitate about? ”

Meng Kui opened his mouth, speechless, after thinking for a moment, he couldn't help but admire Cao Zhi, the old scholar, who was not as indecisive as him.

"I hope that the king of Yuanyang can understand the righteousness ......" Under Meng Kui's eyes of gains and losses, Cao Zhi raised his hand and dropped a son on the chessboard, and said lightly: "Otherwise, maybe something will really happen!" ”

"I hope ......"

Meng Kui also nodded and sighed.

At the same time, Zhao Hongrun had left the Ministry of Industry and went straight back to the palace.

I have to say that he was in a very good mood at this time, although he said that tomorrow he would go to Yuanyang to negotiate with Zhao Wenkai, the king of Yuanyang, who was an uncle, and nine times out of ten he would collapse under the interference of his son Zhao Chengxiu, but he didn't care.

After all, he had made up his mind, whether Zhao Wenkai and Zhao Chengxiu's father and son agreed or not, he would build a river port in Bolangsha.

If the father and son knew each other, Zhao Hongrun wouldn't mind buying the land from them with silver, but if the father and son didn't know each other, Zhao Hongrun wouldn't mind playing some tricks.

After all, he is not for his own selfish interests, and he has no ghost in his conscience.

When he returned to his Wenzhao Pavilion, Zhao Hongrun involuntarily glanced towards a seat in the front hall.

I remember that since Mi Jiang lived in the Wenzhao Pavilion, the third seat on the east side of the front hall seemed to have become Mi Jiang's exclusive seat.

This woman, who has the habit of being like an old woman, likes to kneel on that seat every day and drink tea quietly, quietly more than everyone else.

However, since the two kissed very evilly that day, Mi Jiang no longer appeared in the front hall, making the front hall of Wenzhao Pavilion less beautiful.

And Zhao Hongrun just didn't notice this.

The two of them tacitly avoided each other.

It may be the charm of that day that made them feel inexplicably embarrassed to each other. (To be continued.) )