Chapter 214 The superiors naturally have their own considerations
The Prime Minister felt his heart pounding: "In that case, why didn't the people from Yunshang Realm directly intervene?"
The figure sneered: "Do you think they don't want to? This matter involves too much, and no one is willing to be taken advantage of.
Moreover, the news is not 100% certain. After all, the cultivators involved are from that world."
The Prime Minister took a deep breath: "In that world, I would be too brave."
"It's just a bet between both parties," the figure was silent for a while before speaking, "the rules of heaven are tacitly accepted, what can you and I do."
The prime minister also fell silent, feeling very dissatisfied with Yunshangjie.
The meaning of the superiors is very clear. They will not take action if they are not absolutely sure, and they do not want to get into trouble.
This continued temptation is tantamount to falling on one's own head.
If His Majesty is really... then I have a few lives to enjoy.
"You don't have to worry unfounded," the figure comforted, "after all, the number of gods in that world is limited here. Use them once and less. If something happens, you can't hide it. Naturally, someone from above will take action."
The prime minister sneered: "Mo Meng also means to wait."
The figure did not pick up the topic: "In short, you can guide me in the affairs of the imperial court.
There will definitely be people below who will take action against His Majesty, so let’s test it step by step.”
The Prime Minister shook his head: "If you hesitate like this, you will end up with a big problem, and things will go bad."
"Nonsense," the figure scolded, "You can say this too. Of course, the superiors have their own considerations.
Do you think that the underworld and the Buddhist world are all idiots, and they don’t move because they don’t want to cause big trouble."
The Prime Minister was unwilling to accept it: "Then shall we bear the responsibility for this disaster?"
"That's not what you're saying," the figure thought for a while and comforted, "It's not that I won't take action, it's just that the time hasn't come yet.
If it is true as we expected, the last chance for the underworld and the Buddhist world is gone, and if the matter becomes serious, it will naturally attract attention.
The reason for not moving is that if it is not determined, it will affect the great calamity of heaven."
The Prime Minister listened and pursed his lips tightly.
After all, Yunshangjie is not ready to sacrifice the immortal cultivators below and use them as cannon fodder to consume the tenth opportunity.
What a good calculation.
"Brother," the Prime Minister finally said, "we will work hard, but when it comes to the final stage, we must also consider the balance of the mortal world."
"That's for sure," the figure said with a satisfied tone, "You are the foundation, how could we give up.
You see, senior brother, I haven’t told you everything I know. You have to understand that these words should never be passed on to others."
The Prime Minister was silent.
"Let's do this for now," the figure said calmly, "I can't get the Mountains and Rivers Scroll. It's not like there are no other treasures. I heard that the Dragon Clan of the South China Sea is also paying attention to the capital. You should know what to do."
The Prime Minister nodded, and the figure in the bronze mirror disappeared.
He casually threw the mirror on the table with a cold look on his face: "The immortal cultivators in the Yunshang Realm have been comfortable for too long, and their ideas are stupid.
If you want us to contribute but don't want to take responsibility, how can it be such a good thing?
If that's the case..."
He also had to think of a way out for himself. If His Majesty was really the legendary Tu Dao Xiaoyao Immortal and had a tenth life promise, then this era might be the tenth life.
The Three Thousand Years of Nirvana Tribulation is also about this period. By then, those immortals who have been cultivating for thousands of years will probably come out.
Lanzhou.
Xu Mochen and his party arrived in Changlin City, the capital.
The real Changlin City is very dilapidated. On the outermost edge, even the city walls have collapsed in several places.
Most of the people in the city are in ragged clothes and skinny.
Even the prefect's mansion is about the size of a county government office in other large states.
Xu Mochen's arrival was notified in advance, and everyone in the Prefecture came out to greet him.
Xu Mochen had mixed feelings in his heart when he looked at the officials who were no different from beggars.
After entering, I saw a decent set of tables and chairs, which were reserved exclusively for Xu Mochen.
The others all stood with their hands down.
"I've been to Lanzhou before," Xu Mochen looked at the broken tea leaves in the teacup and sighed in his heart, "I remember that I could barely have enough food and clothing back then, but how come the country has been unified, and it has become poorer and poorer."
The prefect smiled bitterly: "Your Majesty, please give me a detailed report.
Before the world is unified, war horses are needed, especially for wars in the north.
Back then, His Majesty, with his great talent and strategy, set up a racecourse in Lanzhou to raise military horses.
Therefore, through the export of war horses, Lanzhou has gained some income, and the people can make a living by raising horses in exchange for food.
But with the end of the unification of the world, there were no disputes between Daqian and the foreign countries. Later, muskets were gradually added, and the role of the war horse was weakened year by year.
I have detailed records here. Today, the number of horses in Lanzhou is only 30% of what it was at its peak."
Xu Mochen did not expect such a change. He did not expect that the trend of unification would have a negative impact on Lanzhou.
It was right to think about it. He remembered that in his later period, especially during the southern campaign, the demand for war horses was not much.
Not to mention that now that they are unified, and knowing the existence of immortal cultivators, the cavalry actually does not have much of a deterrent effect.
Xu Mochen can conclude that when electricity develops and enters the electrical age, hot weapons will be introduced, which will announce the end of the cold weapon era.
It is very difficult for Lanzhou to rely on horses to survive for a long time.
Just like the northern grasslands of Blue Star Middle-earth, after entering modern times, they were actually backward.
The era when cavalry was king has finally become a thing of the past.
"I understand," Xu Mochen certainly couldn't admit his mistakes in policy changes, "This is also the purpose of our coming here.
Although Lanzhou is remote, it is also the territory of Dagan.
As the emperor, I have the responsibility to promote common prosperity for everyone."
After saying this, the prefect and others were overjoyed and saluted together: "Your Majesty is indeed a benevolent king and the hope of our Lanzhou people.
Your Majesty, please decree that no matter what you do, I will definitely supervise and handle it."
Xu Mochen wanted to come over to the geographical map. He was already very familiar with the topography on the map. He pointed to the target hydropower station and said: "Is there any city or something like this nearby?"
"No," the prefect smiled bitterly, "Your Majesty, the current size of the city of Lanzhou is only two small towns besides the capital of Changlin.
Most of the residents are nomadic. In addition to horses, they also raise some cattle and sheep."
"Animal husbandry cannot be discarded," Xu Mochen was very satisfied. Without a city, it would be easier. "This is the current fundamental, and it cannot be changed easily.
What I mean is to build a hydropower station here to generate electricity, which will be of great use.
Once electricity is available, steel can be made from the iron ore mines in Lanzhou, and other underground resources can be mined using machinery, gradually forming an industrial park."
The eunuch was overjoyed: "Your Majesty is indeed the destined emperor, and his talent and wisdom are unparalleled in the world."
In fact, he didn't understand a word he said.
But the art of speaking is like this, especially when the boss is speaking, you must pretend to be enlightened, and you must not be ahead of the boss.
Sure enough, Xu Mochen was very happy: "I am relieved that my beloved has this realization.
The construction of this hydropower station requires labor. Of course, I will pay a certain amount of labor, which is no less than other projects."
Everyone in the Prefect's Mansion was happy: "There are still many strong people in Lanzhou who care about the people and are willing to pay wages. They will definitely join together."
You see, the transformation of poor places is done as you wish.
After all, there is no demolition involved, so the cost is less.
Then Xu Mochen said that in the future, roads will be built directly to the capital and then connect several northern states.
There are also fertile areas for grain production in the north of Central China, such as hybrid rice
If promoted, resources can be exchanged for food.
"When it comes to factories, it means they need workers," Xu Mochen painted a beautiful picture of the future. "The people have stable jobs and have enough food, so naturally good days will come true."
Everyone was excited about what they said.
These days, who wants to herd horses and sheep every day?
Besides, nomadic pastoralism is very dependent on climate, water and grass. If there is a drought, many people will starve to death.qδ
After the matter was ordered, the prefects went to prepare for execution.
On the other side, Xu Mochen plans to build a place to uniformly house foreigners.
There is a problem that needs to be faced here, and that is the power of local immortal cultivators in Lanzhou.
After all, the aliens and the cultivators are two races with a hostile relationship.