Chapter 562 The climate in Luoyang is very cold in the middle of the night, and the cold climate has caused a large pressure difference between the air pressure inside and outside the steam engine.

In addition, these steam engines run almost every day and night, which means that the structure of the steam engine is constantly worn out in use, and finally it explodes directly when it can't bear it.

"The minister's negligence in the inspection led to a major accident, and I ask His Highness to punish him!" Ding Yuan knelt on the cold and damp ground and said.

Qin Xi pulled Ding Yuan up and said, "Let's talk about it later, you will lead people to collect the deceased, and those who have families will compensate their families." ”

"No!" Ding Yuan lowered his head and said. Qin Xi sighed, today's situation has sounded a wake-up call for Qin Xi, people rest, and the machine must also rest, otherwise the machine will also resist.

Qin Xi couldn't sleep tonight, and he kept guarding the construction site. Almost half of the night was spent transporting the steam engine, but the construction still had to be done.

Before dawn, Qin Xi called Ding Yuan over and gave him some advice, knowing that it was dawn. After dawn, Qin Xi ordered all the personnel of the Ministry of Engineering to be summoned.

"Last night's explosion, someone must have heard it, it was the sound of a steam engine exploding."

"This explosion has reminded us that engineering safety is definitely not a trivial matter." Qin Xi took out a piece of paper and said: "At the previous specified time, every fifteen days, the steam engine must be inspected, from now on, the steam engine must be inspected every five days, and there will be a review before the work after the weekend!" ”

"If there is a problem, we find the problem in time, and if there is a mistake, we correct the mistake in time! Understood, no! ”

"No!" Although this increased the workload of the Ministry of Industry officials, no one complained, because the safety concept instilled by Qin Xi had a great influence on them.

After that, Qin Xi once again emphasized other security issues before telling everyone to disperse. Today happened to be a rest day, so everyone in the Ministry of Engineering carried their toolboxes and ran to check the steam engine.

Qin Xi ordered people to pull away all the steam engines that had problems, and they had to be replaced with new ones within two days, which required a lot of money, but it greatly guaranteed the safety of the construction site.

Qin Xi looked at the large pile of summaries in his hand, and sighed helplessly, the number of steam engines with hidden dangers had reached sixty-three.

These sixty-three units must be replaced, otherwise problems may arise at any time. Meng Yi watched a large number of steam engines being replaced, and he was very distressed, because it was all money.

"Your Highness, it costs a lot of money to change so many steam engines," Meng Yi said. Qin Xi said: "Money is not as important as life. ”

"But at present, only half of the money allocated by the imperial court is left, and we have not even completed the foundation of Luoyang City, so the minister is afraid that the money will not be enough." Meng Yi frowned and said.

Qin Xi nodded and said, "This is indeed a problem, but don't worry, I will solve the problem of money." ”

"Is there a way for Your Highness to raise money?" Meng Yi asked.

"Didn't you say before that the Ji family circled a hundred taels of gold? It's really a good start. Qin Xi said with a smile: "Since the Ji family has donated money to Luoyang City in Great Qin, then the other merchants of the family will also donate some after they get the news." Meng Yi said: "I'm afraid it's just a drop in the bucket." Qin Xi patted Meng Yi on the shoulder and said, "It's okay, in addition to donating, I have other ways to raise money." Qin Xi looked at the construction site in front of him and said, "As long as the foundation is laid, the rest can be simpler." "Actually, Qin Xi is also a little frightened in his heart now, after all, half of the money has been used for such a big city, but even half of the city has not been built.

That is, he is the crown prince, and if he is replaced by other officials, he will already be on the ground at this time.

In fact, there were already many people in the court who were impeaching Qin Xi, but they were all suppressed by the First Emperor, and Qin Xi did not reach out to the court to ask for money, so nothing happened.

After Qin Xi sent Meng Yi away, he didn't have the heart to take a break, and while walking on the road, he thought about how to make money and make up for this huge hole.

On the side of the Chamber of Commerce, at most, it will fill some in the form of donations, and if you want to completely fill this hole, the entire Chamber of Commerce will have to get in.

"Zi said, learning and learning is not ······" The sound of reading aloud came from the ears, and when the message turned to look, it turned out that the sinners were collectively reciting the Analects.

This is actually arranged by Qin Xi, and on the rest day of the criminals, they must learn the thoughts of Confucianism, Taoism, Law and Mo, as well as the patriotic thoughts of Great Qin.

Up to now, the effect is still very significant, and there are many people who have already admitted their Great Qin people in their hearts.

The sound of reading aloud sounds awkward, after all, a group of big men are standing and reading texts like elementary school students, which is strange to think about.

However, this reading sound gave Qin Xi an idea to make money. How did the real estate in the world in the previous life get started, that is, first build a piece of land, and then fence the land, and make it look like it is going to be constructed.

Next, there is no money, what should I do? It's very simple, get the drawings out and start selling the property directly.

That's right, it is to sell the building directly before it is built! As long as someone buys it, the money will naturally come, and then the building can be built.

This approach may seem like a bastard, but it was effective in the early stages of development. It's a pity that there are more and more greedy people later, and after taking the money, they don't build a building, or they build an unfinished building and drag it out, but instead use the money to do other things, and then they stink.

Now Qin Xi has land, drawings, and even foundations. And behind Qin Xi is Daqin, and he can definitely pass the credibility level, and he still has half of the money in his hand, not that he is penniless outside, so he can do that to raise funds.

Moreover, the advantage of this is that after the construction of Luoyang City, there will be a large influx of people, and there will be no problem of slow population development.

Thinking of this, Qin Xi immediately ran back to discuss with Meng Yi. After Meng Yi heard Qin Xi's thoughts, Meng Yi frowned and said, "Your Highness, I'm afraid there will be a great risk here, if we can't deliver the buyer's house in time, there will be a big problem." ”

"And even if this matter is His Highness, it is best to play to His Majesty and let His Majesty decide." Qin Xi nodded and said, "Well, I'll ask someone to make the model in the next few days, and then go back to Xianyang in person." ”

"Your Highness, this matter needs to be cautious." Meng Yi said: "Even if this matter is completed, we must beware of the people following suit." Qin Xi nodded and said, "This matter must be strictly forbidden for the people to follow suit, and a legal charter must be formulated." Meng Yi smiled bitterly, it turned out that he came to discuss it for this matter.