Seeing that the people finally no longer had the dull, bitter faces, Su Chen also had a smile on his face.
"Lord Protector, when can we start building the iron smelting workshop?"
Among the crowd, some people said impatiently.
"You can start now!"
Su raised his hand to signal the people to be quiet, and then continued: "Now, everyone only needs to cooperate with the government to complete the pest control work, and then the workshop can be completed first."
"As for iron smelting technology, I have ordered people to select a group of experienced craftsmen from Guanzhong. They will arrive in Guancheng in less than ten days!"
"When the time comes, everyone must learn the knowledge of iron smelting and build Guancheng into the largest iron smelting city in the Tang Dynasty!"
"I ask you, do you have this confidence?
!”
As soon as he finished speaking, a thunderous response erupted from the scene!
"Don't worry, Lord Protector, we will definitely be able to do it!"
…
After a long time, the enthusiasm of the people gradually waned, but they could not control the smiles on their faces.
After Su Chen's speech, all the people were full of longing for the future, and there was no trace of the previous depression.
From this moment on, Su Chen's trip in Guanzhou finally came to a perfect end.
Now, whether it was the locust plague or people's livelihood, everything had been dealt with, and Su Chen felt that the pressure on his shoulders suddenly became much lighter.
After appeasing the people, Su Chen asked Liu Mo to lead the people to start the final pest control work.
Originally, Su Chen's plan was for the people to handle all the work within four days.
However, since the people were all very motivated, it took less than two days to finish the locust plague in the city.
This is undoubtedly an exciting thing for everyone.
With the successful case of Guancheng, the enthusiasm for pest control in the other two states is also growing.
In the following days, Liu Mo, the governor, became busier and busier, and there was no day of relaxation.
"Well, that's good. The construction of the workshop is going very smoothly now, and there are no problems with the mining of the mineral deposits. After the craftsmen arrive in a few days, we can start work!"
After staying to supervise the work for a few days, Su Chen felt that Guanzhou's affairs were officially over and he could prepare to go to Haizhou.
Although the success of the pest eradication was now almost certain due to the heavy snow, Su Chen still did not dare to take it lightly until the final result came out.
Be careful to make the ten thousand year ship.
In the past few days, Su Chen had completely completed the purge of the remnants of those aristocratic families.
Catch them all in one go!
Under Su Chen's special instructions, Lotus Sun's family was not harmed and was brought back properly.
After being reunited with her family, Sun Rong's heart that had been hanging around was finally relieved.
At the same time, Rong Sun also obeyed Su Chen more and more, and she truly became Su Chen's woman.
In the past few days, Su Chen felt that the pain all over his body had disappeared under the care of Lotus Sun's clever hands.
For Su Chen, the recent little life has been too comfortable.
Not only can you enjoy the beautiful natural snow scenery every day, but you also have a stunning beauty by your side. It is like living a fairy-like life!
…
While Su Chen was admiring the snow scenery, tasting fine wine, and having fun with beautiful women in the north, His Majesty Li Er, who was far away in Chang'an City, could not be happy at all.
Not for anything else, just because His Majesty Li Er, who was enjoying breakfast with Empress Changsun, received the letter sent by Su Chen.
At first, His Majesty Li Er thought that Su Chen had received good news about pest control, so he opened the letter with a smile.
As a result, after just a few glances, the smile on His Majesty Li Er's face gradually solidified.
Little thief Su Chen, you actually have plans for my treasury again!
In the Li Zheng Hall, His Majesty Li Er looked stuffy, his chest heaved violently, and he felt like his lungs were going to explode!
He really didn't expect that Su Chen, who hadn't used his own treasury for a long time, would come to him to donate wool so soon!
Could it be that he, the Emperor of the Tang Dynasty, looked like a victim?
!
And when His Majesty Li Er suppressed his anger and read the letter, he felt indescribably depressed.
On the side, Queen Changsun was very worried when she saw the sudden change in His Majesty Li Er's face.
When His Majesty received letters from Su Chen before, he always had a smile on his face, saying that the pest control work in the north was going very smoothly. Why did it suddenly happen today?
"Your Majesty, is there any problem with the Protector of the North?" Queen Changsun asked.
Hearing this, His Majesty Li Er's face showed unspeakable bitterness. He handed the letter to Queen Changsun and said, "Mr. Guanyin, read it for yourself..."
Empress Changsun took the letter and started reading it.
After Empress Changsun had finished reading, His Majesty Li Er asked: "Mr. Guanyin, what do you think of this matter?"
"Your Majesty, Lord Protector this time..."
For a moment, Queen Changsun didn't know what to say.
Although she knew that Su Chen had asked His Majesty Li Er for money more than once or twice. For example, the construction of Su Road and the Yellow River Dam were all funded by His Majesty Li Er.
However, none of the previous ones were as exaggerated as what Su Chen wanted to do this time!
Seeing this series of thrilling astronomical figures, even Queen Changsun's determination was shocked.
Although Empress Changsun has never taken the initiative to inquire about state affairs, judging from the information His Majesty Li Er told Empress Changsun on weekdays, Su Chen will spend at least all the normal treasury income of the Tang Dynasty for the next six years this time!
Su Chen is going to completely hollow out His Majesty!
This time, even Empress Changsun didn't know how to speak for Su Chen.
This is to make His Majesty the poorest emperor in history...
"Mr. Guanyin, tell me, what on earth is this railway? It requires at least six years of my treasury income!"
His Majesty Li Er felt a pain in his body.
Seeing His Majesty Li Er's painful look, Empress Changsun tried to comfort her: "Your Majesty, although I don't know what this railway is, I think since the Lord Protector said it would be built, it must be beneficial to the Tang Dynasty.
"
Su Chen did not elaborate on the role of railways and steam trains in the letter, because he felt that telling the ancients about this would be too magical and could not be explained in a few words. It would be better to explain it slowly after the actual objects are built.
"well……"
His Majesty Li Er sighed softly and continued: "Although I also know that this boy will not ask for so much money from me for no reason, but if it really empties my treasury for six years, I still cannot accept it..."
At this moment, His Majesty Li Er felt that he must be the most aggrieved emperor in history. He was grabbed by his ministers every day, and no one else...
