Start Being a Vassal King Today - Chapter 355

[Chapter 355 Planning]

“For the construction of the four counties, your government should have a specific plan instead of making a decision on your own.”

In the dim light of the oil lamp, Zhao Xu said to Liu Fu.

What is planning, and the meaning of the word “planning” he explained to the officials in the school.

In his opinion, the four counties are now a piece of unfinished jade.

To make this piece of uncut jade show a beautiful pattern, the government office must have a well-thought-out seal engraving picture in its heart, just like the craftsmen.

For example, where to dig channels, how much to dig, and how to maximize the channels for irrigation.

How many public schools need to be built for the children of the common people, and where should they be built.

How are the roads and water transportation of the four counties connected?

“Your Highness, this plan is really too grand, and I’m afraid I can’t do it alone.” Liu Fu’s forehead was beaded with sweat.

He attaches great importance to the issue of planning.

And because he valued it, he didn’t dare to make a decision casually.

After a pause, he said, “However, I have an idea. Why don’t you gather the officials and the students from the School of Government Affairs to discuss together, and strive to come up with a specific plan within half a month, and the sowing will be almost over by then.”

Zhao Xu nodded . Head, “Well, it’s a good idea to brainstorm. You discuss it first. After the plan is out, the king will give your opinion.”

At present, the officials of the four counties can be said to be his students.

This planning is like homework assigned to them.

They do it themselves to deepen their understanding.

He talked to Liu Fu about infrastructure construction, and Zhao Xu returned to the palace.

At this time, the sky is full of stars, and a bright moon is in the sky.

Feng’er is making the dining room ready for food, and is waiting for him to come back in the bedroom.

Luan’er was sitting in the yard embroidering a handkerchief.

It looks like a quiet time.

This picture made Zhao Xu’s face overflow with a smile.

Fighting on the battlefield is of course a man’s romance.

But sitting at home with friendly lights can make all the troubles disappear.

“Your Highness, Your Majesty has a letter.” Seeing Zhao Xu’s return, Feng’er picked up a letter from the table and greeted her.

Luan’er was concentrating on embroidery, and only after hearing the sound did she know that Zhao Xu was back.

Picking up the cattail fan beside him, he walked over to fan Zhao Xu to relieve the heat.

“When did it arrive?” Zhao Xu asked casually, tearing open the letter.

“Just arrived.” Feng’er grabbed Zhao Xu’s arm and leaned her head on his shoulder.

After sweeping his eyes, Zhao Xu smiled.

In the letter, Concubine Mi told him to pay attention to his health and manage the land diligently.

Also, his uncle Mi Yan has now replaced Ma Yuan’s position, and is now Dasong Yushitai.

“Your Highness is so happy, it must be some good news from the capital.” Feng’er couldn’t help asking seeing Zhao Xu’s smile all the time.

Zhao Xu nodded and gave the letter to Feng’er, “Of course it’s a good thing, the chaos in the Northwest probably made the emperor understand who can be relied on.”

Feng’er nodded.

However, the focus of her attention was obviously not on these schemes, she excitedly grabbed Luan’er’s hand, and she shouted: “Your Majesty is now a noble concubine.”

Luan’er also looked over when she heard the words, her little face flushed with excitement.

Seeing this, Zhao Xu rolled his eyes, sat at the table and ate by himself.

After dancing and laughing for a while, the two came to Zhao Xu’s side, Feng’er said: ”

Your Majesty is probably the first woman from a poor family to become a noble concubine since the founding of the country.” It’s important to be in the court now.” Luan’er nodded.

“…”

While talking, the two rubbed Zhao Xu’s shoulders and legs, and the clothes on their bodies were soaked with sweat.

“The weather is hot, but it’s going to get hot all of a sudden, and now Jinling’s ice is probably going to be in short supply again,” Feng’er said.

Then she smiled, “However, our palace doesn’t need to buy ice. In winter, the maid asked the servants to cut a lot of ice from the river and store it in the cellar. Your Highness, would you like a bowl of iced sour plum soup now?”

“What a clever little ghost .” Zhao Xu smiled.

Feng’er, the housekeeper, can consider everything.

“As a reward, I will let you kiss me.” After eating and drinking, Zhao Xu started to play with him.

Feng’er curled her lips, “Your Highness, this is not a reward, it’s clearly bullying your servants.”

“That’s right.” Zhao Xu looked thoughtful, “Then let me kiss you.”

After speaking, he jumped up and went to catch Feng’er . Son.

Feng’er ran away like a rabbit, Zhao Xu saw Luan’er standing beside him giggling, turned around and went to catch Luan’er again.

After making a fuss for a while, all three of them were covered in sweat.

At this moment, Feng’er sniffed her body and sighed: “This body is greasy and sweaty, my servant is going to wash it.”

Luan’er said: “My servant is also going, it’s hot today, even if you wash it, it will still be greasy. It would be nice if there was something that could cleanse myself up.”

Zhao Xu suddenly thought of something when he heard Luan’er’s words.

Because of the war in Qinzhou, this matter was delayed by him.

So he said: “There is such a thing.”

“What is it?” Feng’er and Luan’er looked at Zhao Xu at the same time.

In the hot summer, there is no woman who doesn’t like clean and refreshing clothes.

They were naturally very interested in what Zhao Xu said.

“I won’t tell you for now.” Zhao Xu laughed.

Some time ago, he asked Yang He to purchase animal fat from Beidi merchants for this purpose.

It’s time to get something like this out.

Although the business income of the four counties is good now, no one would dislike earning more money.

It is still necessary to continue to add goods to the business.

What’s more, the four counties are facing long-term construction and development.

This requires a steady stream of investment, so naturally the more money the better.

“Your Highness is cheating on us again.” Feng’er and Luan’er gave Zhao Xu a coquettish look, and went to take a bath together.

next day.

Zhao Xu got up early in the morning and was about to go to the science and technology school, and was going to tinker with the students to make this magical bathing tool.

As soon as he went out, he saw Wang Ying coming over.

“Your Highness, the hydraulic boring machine has been made. Your Highness, please go and have a look.” Wang Ying said with dark circles under his eyes.

He said that he would reply to King Yan within three days, and it only took three days.

Now the first hydraulic boring machine is turning in Bingzhansi.

After Zhao Xu was surprised, he became excited, and he said to Wang Ying, “That’s right, you are doing things more and more quickly now.”

Wang Ying laughed twice, he is not good at flattery, so he can only express his happiness in this way.

We went to Bingzhangsi together. On the way, Wang Ying introduced him the whole process of manufacturing hydraulic boring machines.

The power of the hydraulic boring machine is the same as that of the hydraulic drilling machine, which uses water to drive the water wheel.

Therefore, he directly used the water wheel of the turntable.

After all, the trouble is grinding the knives, but because of the simple structure and fine measuring tools, a few craftsmen worked day and night and completed it in more than two days.

The last thing is to fix the tool on the wooden frame to ensure that the tool will not shift when rotating.

When he arrived at Bingzhangsi, Wang Ying took him directly to a workshop near the water.

Inside, a boring machine similar to the one on his drawing was rotating at a constant speed.

Seeing this scene, Zhao Xu showed a satisfied smile.

The North Four Counties are one step closer to the steam revolution.

(end of this chapter)