Chapter 234: The court is blocked
Zhao Rui's team went straight to Wanya Prefecture, because they had to take the steam engine they had just made to Shenglong, so that they could officially build the factory.
The manufacturing workshop in Wanya Prefecture is now like an enlightenment, and the speed of making a steam engine can only be described as fast, and by the time Zhao Rui went, ten finished steam engines had already been made, considering that Zhao Rui had to carry it, but it was not assembled.
However, this is exactly what Zhao Rui meant, and he commended him again, and loaded the steam engine into the carriage and prepared to transport it away.
In addition, there were 100 mortars that had just been produced, as well as 500 shells, all of which were pulled away by Zhao Rui.
Before leaving, Zhao Rui sent another task to Wei Lu, found out the design of the Mauser gun and asked him to develop it with all his might, and under the premise of the success of the Mauser gun, he could study the production of the hand **.
It stands to reason that it is much easier to make a hand ** than a Mauser gun now, but Zhao Rui now has a sharp weapon like a mortar, so the demand of the opponent ** still has to be delayed.
But the Mauser gun must now be put on the agenda, because in less than a year, under the invasion of the Yuan army, it will definitely be used.
Later, Zhao Rui wrote another letter to Sheliwei, who was far away in the coal mine in Baole Prefecture, briefly explaining the current situation, and asking him to transport one-fifth of the coal production to Thang Long City in order to drive the steam engine.
Everything was ready, Zhao Rui's convoy was even larger, and after leaving Wanya Prefecture, it was heading towards Shenglong City.
In the time of about half a year to Jiaozhi, Zhao Rui was pleased that almost everyone had a certain adaptation to the environment of Jiaozhi, although it still needed to be covered by a hat and tulle, but the number of soldiers who fell ill was plummeting, and it was getting less and less.
When approaching Thang Long City, Xiao Yi knew that Zhao Rui was going to the court to discuss with Chen Xuan about building a factory, so he found out the dog's head gold necklace.
Just as she handed it to Zhao Rui, the little girl on the side, Chen Chunli, was about to pop out her eyes.
Oh, my God!
What did I see?
So many sandbags of dog's head gold, the color is so good, it was actually made into a necklace? See what this means for Zhao Rui?
Chen Chunli was really dazzled by the golden dog-headed gold, and remembered that it was rare to see a piece in the palace, could it be that his own horse master was a particularly rich person?
Chen Chunli was still surprised here, Zhao Rui pushed the necklace back and said, "Hey, what are you doing wearing it, it's too eye-catching!" ”
"No, young master, you should wear it!"
Zhao Xiaoyi insisted on hanging the necklace around Zhao Rui's neck and said: "Although you are the Taishi of the Chen Dynasty now, after all, some people are unconvinced, and even have a lot of complaints, just when you wear it to shock them, let them know your strength, young master, don't let those officials think that the young master has a plan, as if their position as a grand master!" ”
What Zhao Xiaoyi said was also reasonable, Zhao Rui had no choice but to smile helplessly, straighten the necklace around his neck, and then the gold bracelet on his wrist was also exposed, and Chen Chunli was stunned again.
Finally arrived at Thang Long City, Emperor Chen Xuan got the news and ignored the ministers' whispers, personally went out of the city to greet him, arranged a large mansion for Zhao Rui's subordinates and goods to rest, and then invited Zhao Rui into the palace.
There were also many civil and military ministers who entered the palace together, and they muttered dissatisfaction in a low voice, and they also lost Zhao Rui's deafness, but they could hear it clearly.
"Alas, I was already home at this time, but I had to wait until noon!"
"Who said it wasn't, I don't know what ecstasy Zhao Rui gave our emperor, the emperor's attitude towards him is really a little excessive."
"Hey, have you seen it, Zhao Rui is wearing a dog's head gold chain around his neck, he is almost blind, he has become a master, and he must have made great benefits from it!"
"That's right! Definitely! looks like he is worried about the country and the people, but in fact he is a fish and meat people, a person who bends the law for bribes! ”
Zhao Rui didn't think much of the ministers' remarks at all now, but he just felt that Xiao Yi had helped him by letting himself wear a dog's head gold chain, which was still a little funny.
When he arrived at the Golden Palace, Chen Xuan gave Zhao Rui to sit on his right hand, first praised Zhao Rui's great achievements in retreating from the enemy, and then asked Zhao Rui about his plans to arrive in Shenglong City.
Zhao Rui had already written to Ma Yue about this matter, asking him to study and plan, and now Zhao Rui nodded towards Ma Yue, and Ma Yue stepped forward from the hundred officials.
"Your Majesty, Master." Ma Yue first bowed, and then talked eloquently in public.
"Through the request made by the Taishi, I searched around Thang Long City several times, and finally found a good location that met the Taishi's plan to establish a workshop. Just in the eastern suburbs of Thang Long City, there is a higher ground, there is a wasteland, plus a small part of the woods, not only the terrain is flat and convenient, but also adjacent to Thang Long, rich resources, and there is no shortage of labor! ”
Ma Yue took out the map he drew from his arms and showed it, and the ministers thought he was Zhao Rui's person, so they looked at it more carefully.
It was getting more and more wrong, and finally an official couldn't hold back and said: "Dare to ask Master Ma, I think you seem to have drawn the range too big and inaccurate, I don't know what the actual application area is?" ”
"Well...... It's less than 2,000 acres. ”
Hiss!
The whole hall was frightened, especially the official who asked the question.
Because the land area that Ma Yue wants is too large, you must know that the Jiaozhi Palace is less than 500 acres, which is four times the area, is this to build a manor......
It's going to cost a lot of money......
Now that Cochin has just been restored, it is the time when the silver money is empty, and the emperor wants to build such a vast workshop?
Who knew that Chen Xuan's reaction was even more unexpected, he actually said without thinking: "Okay, just do what Master Ma wants!" ”
The house was in an uproar!
The civil and military officials below were noisy and shouting as if hot soup was boiling in a pot.
"Quiet! What a system! Chen Xuan patted the armrest of the dragon chair and scolded.
"Your Majesty, listen to Weichen!"
It was the minister who asked Ma Yue just now, he took a step forward and said with a serious face: "Your Majesty, the Chen Dynasty has just improved, and it can't withstand such a toss at all!" Just like the Angkor Dynasty, how powerful they were before, it was because of the construction of the Angkor Temple that the people and the country were greatly reduced, and it is said that now Sukhothai is beating them to the ground! A lesson from the past, Your Majesty, think twice! ”
The national strength is insufficient, and it is not appropriate to build any workshop, Zhao Rui is not very comfortable listening, as if he is indirectly saying that his proposal to build a workshop is a matter that harms the interests of Jiaozhi, but what is Zhao Rui's status now, when he is the prime minister, how can they discuss it casually?
Zhao Rui smiled indifferently, thinking that he had stayed in the Southern Song Dynasty to listen to the words so thoroughly.
However, Zhao Rui is now like watching a play, although it is his own proposal, but none of the ministers of the Manchu Dynasty dared to question him in person, but all of them spoke to Emperor Chen Xuan.
Zhao Rui's face became colder, it seemed that Chen Xuan was too accustomed to them on weekdays.
Chen Xuan naturally understood it, and his face sank suddenly, and he reprimanded: "Presumptuous! This is the development plan of Cochin, how can it be compared with the stupidity of Angkor! Moreover, Taishi Zhao has a unique vision and foresight, I believe that any decision he makes will definitely bring Jiaozhi to a new height! Don't say any more, just do what Ma Yue said! ”
Chen Xuan's words caused a silence, it's not that the ministers didn't dare to propose to the emperor anymore, it's just that this group of people who are good at observing words and emotions on weekdays have already seen Zhao Rui's face is not good, and if they continue to talk about it, I'm afraid there will be a bloody disaster!
If Zhao Rui is angry now, who can catch the civil and military forces of the Manchu Dynasty?
On the one hand, Zhao Rui has the power to conquer Jiaozhi, but fortunately, the emperor used the princess so that he could be used by Jiaozhi, but the most unhappy thing for the minister is that Zhao Rui is a Song person, the highest official position in Jiaozhi, how can a Song person be able to take it?
The atmosphere on the scene was a little awkward, although most of the officials disagreed, but none of them dared to come forward to speak.
At this time, when Yao Xianchi, the court's concubine, stepped forward and stood up, the ministers below were even a little excited, and felt that they could barely say a few words about Yao Xianchi's identity.
Seeing Yao Xianchi come out, Chen Xuan was also a little dissatisfied, and at the same time felt strange, Yao Xianchi should not be such an uncounted person.
"For the construction of the workshop park, the minister agrees with both hands!" Yao Xianchi's words were unexpected.
Everyone, including the emperor, was shocked, Yao Xianchi was greatly cut by Zhao Rui last time, how could he help him speak again this time.
Yao Xianchi had a personable posture and said loudly: "Taishi is a rare genius in a hundred years, and it is our blessing to have Taishi join us!" I advise everyone to dispel their worries, unite as one, and overcome all difficulties under the guidance of the Taishi to build this workshop park well! ”
"Good! Lord Yao is worthy of being my lucky general, and he can see the road ahead clearly at a critical time, which is rare! Chen Xuan was very relieved, there was no voice of approval for a long time just now, but he was in a hurry.
"That's natural, originally we fought for many years, thanks to Zhao Taishi's retreat from the enemy, we have time to develop......"
Yao Xianchi chattered for a long time, but he didn't have a bad word.
Some ministers even have the illusion that he and Zhao Rui have reconciled.
But Zhao Rui understands very well in his heart, this old boy is here to kill, if the plan develops smoothly, it will naturally be fine, if there is a problem and there are many complaints, maybe all the ministers will put the reason on their heads as soon as possible, and at the same time, he can also separate the relationship between Zhao Rui and the civil and military officials of Jiaozhi.
Although I can't see any effect at the moment, it can also be said that this is the only counterattack that can be against Zhao Rui.
Zhao Rui smiled and nodded, but unfortunately they are a group of ancients after all, how can they see the future clearly.
Yao Xianchi was also a little weak after retreating, and glanced at Zhao Rui, only to see that Zhao Rui was looking at him smiling, Yao Xianchi couldn't help but panic in his heart.