The county kings are a very difficult group to deal with, but they have a weakness that the prince does not have, that is, they are not that important. Whether it is in Wang Xijue's eyes or in Zhu Yijun's eyes.

Compared with the prince making trouble, the county king can take a high-pressure posture when making trouble.

Beijing, Forbidden City, Wenhua Palace.

After getting Wang Xijue's recital, Zhu Yijun breathed a sigh of relief, the Jin Wangfu was done, and the rest of the things were easy to do. Touching his chin, Zhu Yijun knew that he could start the construction of the new city in the western suburbs.

Of course, the early project money needs to be paid in advance, but Liao Yuan doesn't care, the inner library can come up with the money now.

Coupled with the material payment paid by the merchant in advance, as well as the arrears of the project payment, he did not have to come up with too much cash at all. You must know that this time to build a new city in the western suburbs, it is a big deal.

Even if it's just to provide green bricks, it's a very, very big business opportunity.

Zhu Yijun believes that there will be many people who are willing to pay in advance, of course, there is still to be payment in the early stage. Glancing up at Zhang Whale, Zhu Yijun said lightly: "Are people here?" ”

"Back to Your Majesty, it's here!" Zhang Whale hurriedly bowed down and said, "I'm waiting outside." ”

Zhu Yijun nodded, put the fold in his hand aside, and then said lightly: "Let him come in!" ”

After a short time, a person walked in under the guidance of a small eunuch, in his forties, wearing a five-grade civil official uniform, with a thin figure and looking very capable.

"Cui Fu, the steward of the Ministry of Internal Affairs, see Your Majesty!" After walking in, Cui Fu hurriedly lay on the ground and kowtowed to Zhu Yijun: "Long live my emperor, long live, long live!" ”

Zhu Yijun nodded, and then said, "Get up!" ”

When Cui Fu stood up from the ground and stood aside respectfully, Zhu Yijun said: "I have seen the hospital you are responsible for building, and I have also asked people to check it out, which is very good." ”

"Every account can stand up to verification, and it is all genuine, and the budget is strictly implemented, and it is done very well."

This Cui Fu is an inconspicuous steward of the Ministry of Internal Affairs, but Zhu Yijun values him because he is from a family of the Ministry of Industry. He has been responsible for the construction and repair of the palace for several generations, and he is definitely the architect of the Ming Dynasty.

After Zhu Yijun noticed this person, he didn't use it rashly, but let him take charge of the construction of the hospital.

Now that the hospital is completed, Zhu Yijun's Cui Fu's assessment has been completed, and judging from the results of the assessment, Cui Fu makes Zhu Yijun very satisfied.

After listening to Zhu Yijun's words and praise, Cui Fu hurriedly said: "It's all thanks to Your Majesty Hongfu." ”

Zhu Yijun waved his hand: "To do well is to do well, I will not treat you badly, I will not treat you badly, I came to you today, there is an errand for you to do, and it is also a reward for you." ”

"You're the steward of the five grades now, aren't you? Let's give it a try! Zhu Yijun said with a light smile.

The internal affairs office is different from the yamen outside, but the rank is the same, and above the management of the five grades, it is the general manager of the fourth and fourth grades, that is, the power to manage a certain aspect.

In the Ministry of Internal Affairs, this is also a hurdle, and if you cross it, it means that you have more possibilities.

Cui Fu hurriedly lay on the ground and said loudly: "The ministers are grateful!" ”

Nodding, Zhu Yijun waved his hand again and said, "Get up!" ”

When Cui Fu stood up, Zhu Yijun opened his mouth and said, "Have you heard about the ban on the opening of the domain?" ”

"Yes, Your Majesty, the minister has heard about it!" Cui Fu hurriedly agreed.

Zhu Yijun nodded: "This is the errand I am going to give you." After speaking, Zhu Yijun told Cui Fu about the matter, but Zhu Yijun only made requests, not suggestions.

In terms of construction, Zhu Yijun can't even count as half a bucket of water, so it's better not to talk nonsense at this time.

Zhu Yijun didn't know anything about ancient buildings, but Zhu Yijun still put forward a request, that is, to use more bricks and cement, less wood, and the main thing is to be strong and fast.

Because of the lack of cement, the buildings of this era were mostly made of wood, because wood was better cut than stone, and it was better inlaid and more reliable.

With cement, you can answer the goal of rapid construction, and at the same time, it can be very reliable.

The Jin Palace's mansion can use green bricks and some wood according to the rules, and the rest of the buildings are all made of cement red bricks. If you pave the floor, don't think about the bluestone slab, not to mention the time-consuming and laborious cost.

Whether it is mining or transportation, it is too difficult, time-consuming and labor-intensive.

Replacing it with a concrete floor not only makes it faster to build, but also saves materials. Just get some gravel and sand, don't take the cart, the black sand will do, and you won't even use the red sand.

Cui Fu listened very seriously, he didn't dare not be serious, he had just been promoted, and he got such an errand, so he naturally had to work hard.

"We must hire workers, as many refugees and landless people as possible, and we must provide enough money and food, which is indispensable, and if we dare to withhold it." Zhu Yijun said and continued here, but snorted coldly.

Cui Fu shuddered, our Majesty's knife is very fast.

"Your Majesty rest assured, the minister understands!" Cui Fu hurriedly bowed and said.

"Go back and make a design drawing, and then get a budget for me, you can choose the manpower, and this time the people who will build the hospital with you will all be transferred." Zhu Yijun nodded and said.

These manpower were prepared by Zhu Yijun for the future construction company, and there were too many places built after the Ming Dynasty.

The benefits of a professional construction team are self-evident, and now the Beijing battalion is equipped with engineers. Although it is not yet mature, Zhu Yijun believes that with the passage of time, it will inevitably be successful.

"Thank you, Your Majesty!" Cui Fu hurriedly bowed down and said.

"Alright, there you go!" Zhu Yijun nodded, and then waved his hand.

"Retire!" Cui Fu nodded, then bowed and retreated.

Zhu Yijun looked at Cui Fu's back, sighed softly, step by step, can't be in a hurry, can't be in a hurry, although he kept admonishing himself in his heart, Zhu Yijun still couldn't suppress his eagerness.

"What is the name of that Cui Fu's subordinate?" Zhu Yijun looked at Zhang Whale and asked again.

"Back to Your Majesty, it's called Liao Qing!" Zhang Whale hurriedly said on the side.

Zhu Yijun nodded: "He's here too, right?" ”

"Back to Your Majesty, it's here!" Zhang Whale nodded hurriedly.

"Let people in!" Zhu Yijun nodded, and then spoke.

After a short time, another middle-aged man was brought in, his face was dark and thin, and he looked very energetic. After he saw the ceremony, Zhu Yijun said, "You are Liao Qing?" ”

"Back to Your Majesty, the minister is Liao Qing!" Liao Qing hurriedly bowed down and replied.

Zhu Yijun nodded, then glanced at Liao Qing, and said: "This time to build a hospital, you are Cui Fu's deputy, you are doing a very good job, I am very satisfied, let's mention the five products!" ”

For Liao Qing, this mention of five products made him overjoyed.

As Cui Fu's deputy, Liao Qing was mentioned from the fifth grade, and the fifth grade was promoted by half a level, but this is not the key. If you mention the five products, you are in charge, and if you don't mention it, you can only be the deputy manager.

The difference between one word, the status is a world of difference, can the deputy secretary and the secretary be the same thing?

"Thank you, Your Majesty!" Liao Qing hurriedly lay on the ground and kowtowed.

Zhu Yijun nodded and said lightly: "Get up!" When Liao Qing stood up, Zhu Yijun said, "I have an errand for you here." ”

"Your Majesty, please!" Liao Qing hurriedly said.

"I plan to build a cement straight road from the capital to Jizhou." Zhu Yijun looked at Liao Qing and said lightly: "I am going to let you be responsible for this matter, can you do it well?" ”

Build a cement straight road from Beijing to Jizhou?

Liao Qing was almost shocked by the emperor's idea, how much silver does this cost? Then I thought that this is not what I should care about, what I should care about is that this is an opportunity!

If you lead someone to build this cement straight, if nothing else, this credit is enough to make yourself go further.

"The minister can do a good job!" Liao Qing hurriedly assured: "The minister will definitely do his best to live up to His Majesty's trust." ”

Of course, Zhu Yijun would not trust Liao Qing directly, nodded and said, "Then you should first build a cement straight road from the capital to Tongzhou!" The Ministry of Internal Affairs will send you people, and you get the budget out first. ”

Since the establishment of the Ministry of Internal Affairs, Zhu Yijun has been promoting budget policies in the Ministry of Internal Affairs, and now it is very easy to use.

Building a cement straight road from Beijing to Tongzhou also has many benefits, improving transportation, after all, Tongzhou Wharf is the end of the canal. Of course, the main thing is to inspect Liao Qing, and let him exercise and accumulate experience.

"Yes, I'll get it when I go back!" Liao Qing hurriedly said.

"Alright, you stand down!" Zhu Yijun nodded, and then said.

When Liao Qing left, Zhu Yijun stood up and stretched, and he was quite tired from sitting all the time. However, if these two things are arranged, I can breathe a sigh of relief.

Now Zhu Yijun doesn't want to do things, his reform can stop the next stage, and now Daming and himself need time.

Absorbing refugees and people without land into urban construction, on the one hand, is to give them a way to live, and on the other hand, Zhu Yijun also wants to convey a way, that is, they can live well without land.

The people of the Ming Dynasty took the land too seriously, and untied the people from the land, not only physically, but also psychologically.

If there is no such concept, there is no way for the people of the Ming Dynasty to take their eyes off the land. For many people, a cow on a few acres of land, and a hot kang head for their wives and children, this is the ideal life.

In fact, if you simply want to live this kind of life, it's no problem, but the eyes of the people are only staring at one acre and three points of land, which is not good. It's just that this kind of ideological change takes time, and it is a long time, and Liao Yuan also knows that it is not an overnight thing.

Just when Zhu Yijun was pondering whether there was any way to speed up the process, a little eunuch suddenly came to report, saying that Xu Guangqi from the Royal Academy of Sciences and Chen Gonggong from the Armed Forces Division had arrived.

Zhu Yijun was stunned for a moment, this Xu Guangqi had just researched the table clock, why did he get together with Chen Ju again?

"Let them in!"

Although he didn't know what these two people were going to do, Zhu Yijun still announced that two people came in, and after a short time, the two people walked in from outside, and after signaling the two people to be exempt, Zhu Yijun said with a smile: "The two Aiqing came hand in hand, it seems that there is a big matter!" ”

"Back to Your Majesty, the minister has developed a new type of firecracker!" Xu Guangqi looked at Zhu Yijun and said with a smile.

Zhu Yijun was stunned for a moment, stood up and said, "You said you have developed a new type of firecracker?" ”

In fact, the Armament Division has been investing in artillery in the past few years, and in the past two years, this investment has been transferred to firearms. It's just that the progress is very slow, although Zhu Yijun knows the direction of development, but he doesn't know the details.

The Armament Division can only continue to experiment and research, but there are not many breakthroughs.

Not enough for Zhu Yijun to know that this is in a hurry, but Zhu Yijun believes that once the technology accumulates to a certain extent, then the Ming weapons manufacturing industry will definitely have a qualitative leap.

When the time comes, all kinds of new weapons will definitely be produced, and you just need to wait for that day to come.

"Yes, Your Majesty, the minister has researched a new kind of firebolt." Xu Guangqi said with a smile: "The minister has already brought the things, and now that he is outside, please allow the minister to present the things." ”

It was a firecracker, and it was impossible to carry it into the palace, and it was detained when it went outside.

Of course, Zhu Yijun would not go to the rules of the bad palace, and nodded: "Submit it!" ”

Immediately, a little eunuch ran to deliver the decree, and it didn't take long for the little eunuch to come back with a box, but he didn't give it to Xu Guangqi, but gave it to Zhang Whale, and then Zhang Whale gave it to Zhu Yijun.

The box was already open in front of Zhu Yijun, and there was a short gun inside.

Seeing this firecracker, Zhu Yijun was slightly stunned, then reached out and picked it up, the expression on his face was very complicated, he glanced at Xu Guangqi, and then at the short gun in his hand. Sure enough, no matter what time it is, talent is the most important!

Although the craftsmen of the Ming Dynasty are experienced, they are not professional scientific researchers after all!

The short gun in Zhu Yijun's hand has a serrated steel wheel, chain, spring and hammer, etc., and there is a dozen flints on the hammer head, which is a rotary short gun.

Xu Guangqi not only made it, but also made a short gun, which is really too strong.

In the case of a long gun, then the revolver musket can only be considered a transition, since it is much inferior to the flintlock pistol. But the short gun, it can continue to evolve, and its next step is the revolver.

According to the protection type of the revolver and the revolver spring, the revolver can be divided into three types: fully exposed, exposed and built-in, and the revolver uses an exposed body.

Although it could not be made into a revolver in the later sense, the original revolver could still be made.

Although it has the disadvantages of turning the runner by hand, or using the hand to pull the hammer to drive the runner into place, and then pulling the trigger to complete the single-action fire, and the need to reload the bullet after firing, it is an epoch-making existence.

Xu Guangqi did not improve on the long gun, but directly made a short gun, this is a talent!