Shang Chengjie declared Tang Tong's plan to rebuild the Guangji Bridge, signed it as an excerpt of the Ministry of War, and handed it over to the cabinet first. The other excerpts are all on paper, and there is no field trip, how can they stand up to scrutiny. It has been preliminarily determined that only the programs of the Ministry of War and the Ministry of Industry are much more prominent than those of other departments and individuals.

The excerpts of the Ministry of Industry can stand out, mainly because of Cao Shu's push. It is only to raise the bridge foundation at the original site to build the Guangji Bridge, and the cost of repairing the bridge is 200,000 taels of silver, which saves the cost of rebuilding the guide road. Those who know the knowledge know that the original site is too low, even if it is not washed away, there will be a danger of flooding and blocking, as long as it is flooded, there will be additional maintenance costs, but the excerpt of the Ministry of Engineering does not mention anything about this.

And Tang Tong's excerpt is after a lot of hard work, take the site selection as an example, it is the most realistic, even the expert to identify is also convincing, this plan is impeccable.

Comparing the two and the next, Tang Tong's flash is highlighted. Faced with such a situation, Cao Shu, the first assistant of the cabinet, and Qin Yunhou, the second assistant of the cabinet, discussed and drafted a proposal for Emperor Jiaqing to adjudicate.

On this day, Emperor Jiaqing was in the Qinzheng Palace, and after other matters were agreed, Cao Shu said: "Regarding the plan for the construction of the Guangji Bridge in Xidingmen, the cabinet thinks that there are two sets of plans, which are more prominent, please ask the emperor to decide!", said and handed over a note to Chen.

Emperor Jiaqing looked at it seriously, as if he remembered something, and couldn't help asking, "Who is this Tang Tong?" Some impressions of the United States.".

Cao Shu had already done his homework and replied fluently: "In the thirty-third year of Jiaqing, Tang Tong led a team of 100 people out of the Great Wall, raided for thousands of miles, attacked the Rouran cavalry, won a fierce general of Rouran, and saved Yin Jichu, the general of Liaodong, and the emperor was promoted to a thousand commanders.".

Emperor Jiaqing immediately thought about it and asked with some incomprehension: "What does Guangji Bridge have to do with him?".

Cao Shu immediately replied, "Tang Tong is currently the captain of Xiding City, and this matter is within his purview.".

After Emperor Jiaqing understood, he asked anxiously: "What about his recital?" Qin Yunhou, the second assistant of the cabinet, immediately presented Tang Tong's recital, and Emperor Jiaqing looked at it very carefully this time.

Emperor Jiaqing said while watching: "The writing is good! Did he write it himself?".

"Yes! I am in charge of the military department and have seen Tang Tong's thanksgiving fold.", Qin Yunhou did not forget to reply.

After reading it, Emperor Jiaqing said to Qin Yunhou: "Then Qin Aiqing tell me your opinion.".

Qin Yunhou was a jack-of-all-trades, and he didn't want to offend Cao Shu's party, so he said tactfully: "Tang Tong's plan is good, but the silver is spent too much, and the plan of the Ministry of Industry is less than half of his.".

Emperor Jiaqing didn't squeak, and picked up Tang Tong's recital again to watch. Luo Yan, the imperial envoy of the Zuo Capital, the cabinet minister, sensed the emperor's thoughts, and immediately stepped out and said: "Your Majesty! The plan of the Ministry of War has more to build the guide road and widen the mountain road, and the minister has examined it on the spot, but these two items alone cannot be done with 300,000 taels, and the minister agrees with this plan!".

Cao Shu also sensed Emperor Jiaqing's thoughts, and also came out and said: "The ministers also agree!" It's just that the bridge repair fee of 500,000 taels of silver was calculated by Tang Tong himself, and the minister thought that it was better to let the Ministry of Industry and Water Department calculate it, so as to know the exact amount.".

Emperor Jiaqing is worried about too much silver, and he is really reluctant to take out so much silver. As soon as he heard Cao Shu say this, he hurriedly put down the fold and said, "This matter must be done as soon as possible and reported!" Look at how big the difference is.".

Cao Shu immediately responded: "The minister urges it to be done within three days!".

Emperor Jiaqing yawned a series of times, and Cao Shu and his party had to say goodbye and leave.

The accounting results of the Ministry of Industry and Water Division came out, and 800,000 taels of silver were required. Emperor Jiaqing was dumbfounded when he saw it, and immediately threw the official document on the ground, and asked loudly: "Who is right?".

At this time, only Cao Shu and Qin Yunhou were present, and both of them knew that Cao Shu was honest: "The Ministry of Industry and the Water Division consider the problem comprehensively, and the minimum of 700,000 taels is still required!".

Emperor Jiaqing looked at Qin Yunhou, and Qin Yunhou immediately played: "Tang Tong doesn't know the truth between the yamen, and the consumption between each other can't be seen.".

Emperor Jiaqing flicked his sleeves and reprimanded loudly: "The most annoying officials of the United Nations have been tugging and pulling among themselves, and they have consumed 300,000 taels of silver in the treasury in vain!".

Cao Shu and Qin Yunhou were so frightened that they knelt on the ground. Cao Shu hurriedly played: "I'll ask the Ministry of Industry and Water Division to recalculate!".

Emperor Jiaqing scolded: "No! Tomorrow, let the cabinet ministers, the Ministry of Industry, the Ministry of War, the Ministry of Officials, Dushui Shilangzhong, and Tang Tong come to the Qinzheng Palace to reconcile the accounts carefully, so that the Lian can understand!", After speaking, Emperor Jiaqing shook his hand and entered the inner room, Cao Shu and Qin Yunhou hurriedly responded, and exited the Qinzheng Palace before and after.

Tang Tong was informed by Master Wen at noon that day that he would go to the Qinzheng Palace tomorrow to meet the emperor. This is a gift from heaven that no one else can think of. Seeing the emperor for the first time, Tang Tong's mood didn't mention how excited he was, not because he was too excited, but because he was afraid that he would make a mistake in some aspects.

After calming down, he called Mao Zongxie to discuss, and when he saw Mao Zongxie coming, Tang Tong asked anxiously: "Brother Mao!" I just received the order, tomorrow the emperor will summon me, is to ask about the Guangji Bridge, what should I pay special attention to?".

It's different from what I thought, I didn't expect Emperor Jiaqing to summon him personally, Mao Zongxie faced such a major moment, and he didn't have confidence in his heart, Emperor Jiaqing's shrewdness was not so easy to predict. Mao Zongxie thought for a while and said seriously: "The most important point is not to be soft in front of these court magnates, and not to break the unspoken rules of officialdom, the confidence must be stronger than them!".

Tang Tong was still a little uneasy in his heart, and he had no exact direction for the development of the situation, so he could only go with the flow. Mao Zongxie saw that Tang Tong did not squeak, "My lord! The most important thing is to see what kind of attitude Xia Zhan has, and whether Shang Chengjie stands up!".

Tang Tong nodded, "In my opinion, the most important thing is what Emperor Jiaqing thinks in his heart!".

Mao Zongxie saw that Tang Tong had grasped the key point, and he felt relieved. Looking forward to saying; "Let's see how adults improvise!", the two of them also carefully studied some other matters to pay attention to, and no one expected the results later.

Tang Tong came to Shangfu to visit very early, and Tang Tong wanted to reach a consensus with Shang Chengjie. Shang Chengjie met Tang Tong in the living room, Shang Chengjie was very anxious and hurriedly asked; "The budget given by the Ministry of Industry and Water Division is 800,000 taels, and everyone knows the amount of water in it, can Lord Tang give a real number!".

Tang Tong didn't know what Shang Chengjie's original intention was when he asked, so he could only say truthfully: "400,000 cash is enough, Xia Zhan won't let go if he doesn't take a hundred thousand, and Pan Guohong, the secretary of the Ministry of Industry, is not a fuel-efficient lamp, how could the Water Division and the Camp Division let go of this piece of fat, I don't know how expensive the materials to procure, and the foreman also wants to share the pie, how can this 400,000 be enough?".

Shang Chengjie had a bottom in his heart when he heard it, and he also knew that he had cut off Xia Zhan's financial route, so he said: "Can Lord Tang raise the budget and avoid offending Xia Zhan!".

Tang Tong understood what Shang Chengjie meant, and said panderingly: "Okay! I'm afraid that Xia Zhan will give us small shoes to wear. If this project is pushed to the Ministry of War for 500,000 yuan, will Lord Shangshu dare to accept it?".

Shang Chengjie didn't think about this, and he didn't know how to answer for a while. Tang Tong made the matter clear, "If we give in. Will Xia Zhan use this as a threat to say this, we can't be soft, and there are still 100,000 taels of silver, don't Lord Shangshu want it?".

Shang Chengjie was moved, but he didn't have confidence in his heart, Tang Tong understood Shang Chengjie's concerns, and had to cheer Shang Chengjie up, "Our military department has a set of construction team, so that we can avoid the Ministry of Industry and save a lot of silver, now there are many disaster victims outside Beijing, we only provide food and don't pay wages, and save a considerable amount of silver, Lord Shangshu can take away 100,000 taels of silver!".

Shang Chengjie was moved when he heard this, and he was still hesitating in his heart, "I'm afraid that the Ministry of Industry won't let go!".

Tang Tong saw that the time was ripe, and couldn't help urging; "Then we bite 500,000 taels, and the cost of operation by the Ministry of Industry will be higher, it will only be about 20,000 profits, and the Ministry of Industry will definitely give up!".

Shang Chengjie's eyes lit up, and he made sure again, "Can you guarantee that 400,000 taels can be repaired?".

Tang Tong nodded confidently, "Yes!" If this thing is done well, Lord Shangshu will have a highlight of his political achievements, fame and fortune!"..

Shang Chengjie made up his mind, and said with a few shots: "If Xia Zhan is aggressive, I will do it against him!".

Tang Tong's purpose has been achieved, so he and Shang Chengjie went to the inner garden of the palace and waited outside the Qinzheng Palace.