Long Chen was particularly nervous just now, because the empress is the only powerful person in the world who has broken through the Martial Emperor realm and entered the Emperor Realm.
He was very worried that the empress would find out that he was not a real eunuch, but fortunately he was not in danger.
"The Ministry of Officials gave Wei Chen two exam questions. The problem of firewood has been solved, and there is also the matter of rebuilding the northern fortress."
"Wei Chen has made a plan and needs the Holy Spirit's approval."
With that said, Long Chen took out the memorial from his sleeve, and Yingfeng took it and presented it to the empress.
The empress read the memorial, and Long Chen wrote in detail the cement formula, the materials needed, the number of manpower, and how to build it, all in detail.
To resist the northern barbarians, a city must be strong and require a lot of manpower. Long Chen suggested using prisoners from Nanliang.
It is impossible for those prisoners to stay in Linjiang City, because it is too close to Nanliang and it is easy to escape.
It's not suitable to put it in Daughter's City. Once a rebellion breaks out, it will be very troublesome.
The best way is to send them to the north, which is the front line to resist the barbarians. It is far away from Nanliang and stops their thoughts.
"Very good, I'm sure!"
The empress closed the memorial and was very satisfied with Long Chen's proposal.
"When the construction of the northern city is completed, you can officially assume the position of Minister of the Ministry of Industry."
"Thank you, humble minister."
Empress Feng's eyes were burning, and she looked at Long Chen for a while before waving her hand to indicate that Long Chen could leave.
Long Chen exited Fengming Palace and outside, Zhang Qian followed closely.
In the study, the empress watched Long Chen go out and asked seemingly casually: "Who purified Long Chengen?"
Yingfeng immediately replied: "Wu Jian, that heroic cavalry captain."
The corner of the empress' mouth moved slightly, but her expression remained calm. She picked up the memorial and continued to review it without asking any more questions.
Long Chen took Zhang Qian back to the side courtyard. Xu Ming was watching from the Ministry of Industry, and Long Chen would not go there unless something happened.
When he has time, he practices marksmanship. In this world, martial arts is king. If he wants to take revenge and reach the top, he must make a breakthrough in his own cultivation.
Long Chen once broke through to the Martial Emperor realm at the age of 20 and was called a genius.
Unfortunately, my cultivation was completely destroyed in the battle at Bailang Mountain, so I have to practice again now.
Picking up the iron spear, Long Chen Qi gathered at the Mingmen and began to practice the Tyrannical Spear Technique.
While he was practicing, Wu Jian from the cleansing room passed by the door, took a look into the yard and left.
Ever since Zhang Qian followed closely, the contact between Long Chen and Wu Jian was severed.
At first, Long Chen felt that it was very satisfying to have Zhang Qian, a busy girl, following him around.
Only later did I realize that Zhang Qian was Di Luoxi's spy who was blatantly placed around her and monitored 24/7.
Long Chen was shirtless and practicing his spear in the snow, white mist rising from his head and body.
Xiang Ning blushed, and Zhang Qian said doubtfully: "My lord is a eunuch, why are you excited?"
Xiang Ning said shyly: "What's wrong with the eunuch? With such strong muscles and such a handsome face, he is more of a man than a man."
Long Chen's figure and appearance are much stronger than those of ordinary men.
"So what? After all, something is missing, so what can't you do?"
Zhang Qian usually has a serious face, but she is very direct when talking to Xiang Ning.
Xiang Ning looked at Zhang Qian and said with some show off: "Don't you know that I have a unique skill?"
Zhang Qian blushed, raised two fingers slightly, and then hooked...
Zhang Qian blushed instantly and cursed in a low voice: "Shameless!"
Seeing Zhang Qian's appearance, Xiang Ning probably didn't receive the courtesy of Long Chen's unique skill. She suddenly felt that her status was higher, and a look of pride appeared on her face.
"Huh, sir, you are so powerful."
Xiang Ning blushed with embarrassment, but she still looked arrogant.
"If you don't come, I can practice every now and then. When you come... hmph!"
Xiang Ning looked at Zhang Qian with resentful eyes.
"Then you can sleep with the adults tonight, and I can take a nap on the chair."
"Seriously? No regrets!"
Xiang Ning jumped up with joy.
Zhang Qian looked disdainful, she was just a eunuch, there was nothing so rare about her.
Long Chen practiced until he was exhausted before putting away his iron gun. The water in the bathroom was already ready.
Long Chen got into the tub, Xiang Ning went in to help with the bath, and Zhang Qian just parked next to him and sat watching Fenglin Evening.
"Aren't you going to wash it?"
Long Chen asked Zhang Qian.
"No, it will save someone from being unhappy."
Long Chen looked back at Xiang Ning, who was bathing with her head lowered.
During these times, the little girl Xiang Ning was indeed left out in the cold.
"Come and help each other."
Long Chen turned around and Xiang Ning looked at Zhang Qian shyly, feeling embarrassed.
Zhang Qian turned her face sideways.
....
When Xiang Ning came out of the bathroom, her face was rosy. She didn't know whether it was because the water was too hot or because of Long Chen.
"Are your hands cramped?"
Zhang Qian saw that Long Chen's fingers were still shaking.
"It seems a little bit. Do you want to learn it? Two-finger Zen, a unique skill from Shaolin."
"Shaolin? What? No!"
At first, Zhang Qian thought Long Chen was very wretched, then she found out that Long Chen was very smart, and now she found that Long Chen was still wretched.
"Dirty eunuch."
Zhang Qian whispered.
After returning to the bedroom, Long Chen fell asleep.
Xiang Ning changed into pink obscene clothes, occupied Zhang Qian's usual bed, and lay down next to Long Chen.
"Huh? Why are you here?"
"She can just take a nap on the chair. I'll be here tonight."
Xiang Ning said with a smile.
Zhang Qian sat on the chair with a look of disdain.
"Come on, let's stay warm under the same quilt on a snowy day."
Long Chen generously let Xiang Ning get into bed.
Xiang Ning got in happily and gave Zhang Qian a show off expression.
Zhang Qian groaned, indicating that she had no feeling at all.
Long Chen fell asleep, and Zhang Qian put her hand on the coffee table, her middle finger and ring finger moving unconsciously...
Zhang Qian frowned and secretly cursed herself: wretched!
....
The construction of cities in the north went very smoothly. By the beginning of spring, the construction of the three most important cities had been completed.
It turns out that to build a fortress, you had to dig out rocks and transport wood.
Stones can be mined on site, and large wood is scarce. Each time a fortress is built, it is a huge expense.
But this time, because of the cement, only hard stones were mixed together to build a solid city.
Coupled with the prisoners in Nanliang, there was almost no consumption this time.
Daming Palace.
The empress sat on the phoenix chair, and Bai Qiulian, the Minister of War, was reporting on the construction of the city in the north.
"The construction of the seven fortresses in the north has been completed, with a total cost of 1 million taels of silver and the recruitment of 10,000 laborers."
The empress looked at the memorial and said: "The seven fortresses in the north were built by the previous dynasty. They have been built for more than 50 years. They have always wanted to rebuild them, but because of the treasury, they have never started."
"This time Long Cheng'en invented the magical powder, and with the help of Nanliang prisoners as coolies, it only took 5 months to complete the construction. This is a great achievement."
"Long Chengen solved the problem of burning firewood and rebuilding the fortress, and he did his job as Minister of Industry."
"Long Cheng'en."
Long Chen came out and said, "Wei Chen is here!"
The empress announced on the spot: "Today I officially appoint you as Minister of the Ministry of Industry, with an official position of the third rank."
Long Chen bowed and said, "I would like to thank God for His kindness."
Yingfeng held a seal ribbon, which was the official seal of the Ministry of Industry, and walked up to Long Chen.
"Congratulations to Long Shangshu."
Yingfeng smiled and gave the seal ribbon to Long Chen.
"Thank you."
Long Chen accepted the seal ribbon.
From today on, Long Chen officially became the Minister of Eastern Zhou Dynasty.
"What else?"
The empress was in a very good mood at the moment.
At this time, Jing Heng, the Minister of Household Affairs, came out, his eyes flashing like the eyes of a mouse.
