Chapter 188 As loyal ministers, we must give our full support
The Ministry of Industry is in charge of engineering, craftsmen, farming, water conservancy, transportation and other government orders. It is a very important department.
Since Xu Mochen took the throne, he has focused solely on the unification of the liver, and now he is busy cultivating the immortality of the liver. In fact, he does not have much interaction with the Ministry of Industry.
However, the construction of hydropower stations is indeed related to this department.
After thinking for a while, he nodded in agreement: "We can arrange to summon them, but it's best not to have anything like the Ministry of Accounts happen."
Tang Derun did not dare to guarantee this: "Wei Chen can only say that we will do our best."
He was very efficient in his work. The next day, Xu Mochen came to the Ministry of Industry and summoned the Minister of Works and the Minister of Works.
Standing in front of him, one person is short and fat, and the other person is tall and thin.
Good guy, could it be that he rewards good and punishes evil?
Xu Mochen read the information and found out that this short and fat man is the Minister of the Ministry of Industry, his name is Ji Junen, and he is a cultivator in the Five Elements Realm.
Immortal cultivators in the Five Elements Realm are evolved from natural things such as mountains, rocks, lakes and ponds, absorbing the essence of the sun and moon. They are very rare in the world of ten directions.
But just the words "Ji Junen" made Xu Mochen more pleasing to his eyes.
Another tall and thin young man is Si Tingxuan, the minister of the Ministry of Industry, but he is a cultivator in the Buddhist world.
It turns out that he is a Buddhist worshiper. No wonder the Ministry of Industry has never initiated corvee easily out of sympathy for the people.
But on the outside, Si Tingxuan is majestic and elegant, definitely the standard configuration of a villain in this world.
I think of people like Zhou Chengyun, Shen Changfeng, Tan Shuyi, and Luo Xuanzhi who Xu Mochen has worked with. They are either immortals or gentlemen, and all of them have excellent images.
People like Ji Junen are definitely those who are crooked among immortal cultivators.
But Xu Mochen likes such honest people.
"Your Majesty... Your Majesty... summoned... summoned... the ministers..." Sure enough, Ji Junen knew as soon as he opened his mouth, "No... I don't know... what... the... purpose... of... is..."
Xu Mochen: "..."
Good guy, this guy is still a stutterer, how did he become the minister of the Ministry of Industry?
How did the country unify during the Great Qian Dynasty?
Tang Derun couldn't help but take a step back slightly.
Fortunately, Si Tingxuan is a discerning man. He stepped forward without being humble or arrogant: "Your Majesty, please allow me to report.
Lord Ji, Minister of the Ministry of Industry, although he has physical flaws, his ability is absolutely no problem.
Several of Daqian's engineering projects were all handled by Mr. Ji."
As he spoke, he gave several examples.
Xu Mochen knew that some of these projects had made extraordinary achievements in the unified war, and some had greatly improved people's livelihood. There were even mentions of the design of some sophisticated weapons, but they were actually made by this humble person in front of him.
"I wonder if Your Majesty has heard of Linglong Pavilion," Si Tingxuan said, showing his trump card, "In fact, Linglong Pavilion was founded by Mr. Ji back then."
Ji Junen's face turned red: "It's all... it's all... a false... false reputation..."
Linglong Pavilion’s Xu Mochen knew that the two skilled human craftsmen under his command, the Fang brothers and sisters, had learned from Linglong Pavilion.
After he traveled through time, he designed and conceived many weapons and instruments, all of which were made by the Fang brothers and sisters.
Many of these materials were provided by Linglong Pavilion.
Only then did I remember that the Fang brothers and sisters had said that the master of Linglong Pavilion was related to the immortal cultivator.
It seems that this is Ji Junen.
Xu Mochen is a person who loves talents. Although he is separated by his status as an immortal cultivator, he has changed a lot when he thinks about everything in the past: "Ji Aiqing is unexpected. To be able to reach the position of Minister of the Ministry of Industry is obviously because of his real talent and learning."
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"Your Majesty... Your Majesty... I am... I am so impressed..." Ji Junen is very humble.
Xu Mochen thought for a while and decided not to ask him. If this continues, there won't be much plot advancement in this chapter.
Turning to look at Si Tingxuan: "If I am not wrong, the matter concerning the Ministry of Industry is technically Ji Aiqing's fault, then
Si Aiqing is the one who actually handles the operation."
"Your Majesty is wise," Si Tingxuan bowed, "just as your Majesty said, the two of us cooperated and had a clear division of labor, so the normal operation of the court was not delayed."
Xu Mochen was satisfied: "How many craftsmen are there in the Ministry of Works now?"
"In the capital, there are about three hundred people," said Si Tingxuan, who is familiar with everything in the department. "If we work across the country, the number of people whose names will be recorded in the files is about two thousand.
However, what is actually managed by the Ministry of Industry is the sum of all categories. In fact, it is scattered into every aspect, and not many can be included in the roster."
Xu Mochen understood: "For example, Duan Bailian of Jinzhou, does he have his place?"
"Yes," Si Tingxuan reported truthfully, "the Duan family's smelting and forging skills are very famous.
Of course, Wei Chen is talking about ordinary people's things."
He was referring to the human race, and the craftsmen who cultivated immortals were not among them.
In fact, Xu Mochen is very curious about the magical powers of the immortal cultivators who are proficient in various skills in the world of ten directions.
But the two sides were not at the point where they could say these things, so he didn't ask.
"I recently want to start a project," Xu Mochen pondered for a while, "In Danzhou in the south, I built a reservoir to regulate the water source. Do you two dear friends know about it?"
Ji Junen nodded silently.
Si Tingxuan bowed: "I have studied it carefully, and as expected of Your Majesty, it is indeed a marvelous workmanship. The location of the construction and the ideas are beyond what ordinary people can think of.
Even as a humble minister, I have never thought about building a reservoir."
Immortal cultivators, heaven and earth are their home, go get water when there is no water, they don’t need a reservoir.
Besides, Xu Mochen’s reservoir is, after all, a product of modern society and far ahead of this era.
It is different from common folk reservoirs, irrigation ponds, etc.
"I plan to build another one, with a few small functions," Xu Mochen said carefully, "I was thinking about whether there are many craftsmen in the Ministry of Industry and Commerce, so we can participate together."
Si Tingxuan laughed when he heard this: "Your Majesty, these tens of millions of people are His Majesty's people. They can be dispatched at will. As long as the decree reaches the Ministry of Works, the ministers and others will fully cooperate."
Xu Mochen nodded, this villain seems to be very aware of current affairs.
Ji Junen also echoed: "Wei...Wei Chen...also...will...try his best..."
Si Tingxuan carefully asked for instructions: "His Majesty just now said that a small function needs to be added. I am stupid and don't know what your Majesty wants to achieve."
Xu Mochen didn't hide it either: "I plan to build a hydropower station by the way, and use the potential difference of flowing water to push the vortex to generate electricity."
Electricity?
This cultivator is very familiar with it.
They often develop various electricity-related skills and magical powers for fighting.
It is considered a type of thunder attribute.
But is this thing ready to be used as a vibrator by His Majesty?
There are similar things in the world of cultivating immortals, which are used to enrich daily life and entertainment. They are engraved with talismans and seals, which can be used to warm and absorb spiritual energy on weekdays. When used, it can be activated.
Xu Mochen had no idea, he looked excited: "If we can get this electricity, we can install electric lights, and there will be no need to light candles in the palace."
Si Tingxuan was silent for a while. It turns out that your Majesty needs lighting.
Sadly, the founding emperor of Daqian didn’t even have any decent luminous pearls.
The harem is dark and really not comfortable enough.
When asked about the reason, Si Tingxuan saluted respectfully: "I understand, as long as His Majesty's decree is achieved, I will fully cooperate with you."
It is not a project to kill the immortal cultivators, he has the right to decide.
Xu Mochen was very satisfied and took Tang Derun back to the palace.
Si Tingxuan thought about it for a while, and went to the Prime Minister's Mansion that night to explain everything that happened today.
The prime minister just likes such capable subordinates. He showed a pleased expression: "Tingxuan, I still rely on you very much.
You have to be so careful when doing things.
This kind of hydropower station is unheard of. If it is a trap set by His Majesty and it is exposed, we will be finished."
Si Tingxuan was praised and felt very happy: "Sir, everything I do when I am a low-ranking official must be based on your leadership.
Look at what His Majesty said..."
"Let him do it," the prime minister said wily, "This power generation is just water, without spiritual energy and immortality. What kind of electricity can it produce? Even if it does produce electricity, can it pose a threat to us immortal cultivators?. 5
Don’t talk about you and me, even at the level of Qi Refining Realm, ordinary lightning can’t kill you.
Remember, Your Majesty has such a harmless hobby, and we, as loyal ministers, must fully support it.
Otherwise, letting him worry about national affairs every day would be a dereliction of duty on the part of our loyal ministers."