Chapter 277: Construction by the Ministry of Industry
Bolangsha...
Cao Zhi, minister of the Ministry of Industry, murmured in his heart.
As expected, the old man noticed the geographical location of Bolangsha, so he showed a hesitant expression.
Perhaps because he noticed Cao Zhi's expression, Meng Kai, who was nearby, felt puzzled and asked: "Master Shangshu, is there something wrong?"
Something's wrong...
Cao Zhi glanced at Meng Wei, and immediately turned his attention to Zhao Hongrun, who looked calm. After hesitating for a long time, he still couldn't help but remind him: "Your Highness, please forgive me for talking, Bolangsha is within the territory of Yuanyang Kingdom."
"Eh?" Meng Wei was stunned when he heard this. After looking at the map carefully, he realized the problem and turned his attention to Zhao Hongrun.
Under the gaze of these two pairs of eyes, Zhao Hongrun still looked calm and said with a smile: "Don't worry, sir, I will solve this problem. Let's discuss the specific things."
Cao Zhi was silent for a while after hearing this, and then said in embarrassment: "Your Highness, I think it would be better for Your Highness to say hello to King Yuanyang first, so as not to have to..." He organized his words, and finally said something more tactful: "
It’s all a busy day.”
Zhao Hongrun raised his head and glanced at Cao Zhi. Of course he understood what Cao Zhi wanted to express. Hearing the words, he said calmly: "Don't worry, sir, I will not make everyone in the Ministry of Industry busy in vain... King Yuanyang, I will
Agreed."
"What if he doesn't agree?" Meng Wei interrupted worriedly.
I saw Zhao Hongrun reaching out to pick up a chess piece on the chessboard on the table, playing with it in his hand, and said lightly: "Whether he agrees or not, my king's mind will not change."
…
Cao Zhi and Meng Kai looked at each other, their expressions changing slightly.
"Your Highness, this matter can be big or small, don't be reckless..." Meng Wei advised from the side.
It’s no wonder that Meng Wei was so concerned. After all, although the rights of the feudal kings of the Wei Dynasty in their respective territories were far less powerful than those of the Chu nobles such as Xiong Tuo, Lord of Yangcheng, in their respective territories, the essence was the same.
To put it bluntly, it was allocated to the private realms of Ji family branches such as Yuanyang King Zhao Wenkai, so that they and their descendants could live peacefully in the private realms of the feudal state.
In addition to a few restrictions such as limiting the number of feudal guards and limiting the taxation of the people in the feudal country, the rights enjoyed by the feudal kings are quite large. This is the preferential treatment given by the Ji clan to the Ji clan's branches.
Among the rights enjoyed by these feudal kings, they included the ownership of their respective fiefdoms.
To put it simply, every plant and tree in the fiefdom belongs to those feudal kings, and the Wei court is not allowed to occupy the land of the fiefdom without authorization.
Therefore, unless Zhao Hongrun had greeted Zhao Wenkai, the king of Yuanyang, and obtained the other party's consent, he would not have any position to build a river port at Bolangsha, which belonged to the Yuanyang Kingdom.
As for the unprovoked occupation of feudal land, as Meng Wei said, this matter is indeed big or small. Although Bolangsha is just a barren land, if Zhao Hongrun did not obtain the consent of Yuanyang King Zhao Wenkai
By starting work privately to build a river port, Yuanyang King Zhao Wenkai could appeal to the court, the emperor, and even the clan.
The bad thing is that if the situation really develops to that point, even the Zongfu will not side with Zhao Hongrun. After all, there are many princes of the Ji family with fiefdoms in the Wei Dynasty. What Zhao Hongrun does is just a matter of course.
It occupies a piece of land that no one wants, but I believe that all the Ji family princes who own fiefdoms will support Yuanyang King Zhao Wenkai.
After all, they can also understand that once something like this happens, the feudal country in their hands may not be able to be maintained in the future.
Therefore, they are bound to unite to denounce Zhao Hongrun. At that time, the clan government will have to punish Zhao Hongrun in order to appease these Ji family branches.
Because of this, unless Zhao Hongrun obtained the consent of Yuanyang King Zhao Wenkai, Cao Zhi really did not dare to start construction rashly, because it would not only offend Yuanyang King Zhao Wenkai, but also harm Zhao Hongrun, the Su King.
Thinking of this, Cao Zhi persuaded in a low voice: "Your Highness, it is better to obtain the consent of King Yuanyang first, otherwise, our Ministry of Industry will not be able to do it without authorization..."
After hearing this, Zhao Hongrun thought for a while and said: "Let's do this, Sir, please cooperate with our Smelting Bureau first and gradually start building the river port in Bolangsha. On my side, the king of Yuanyang, Zhao Wenkai, will be here tomorrow."
Just go to Yuanyang in person and ask for his consent."
Isn't this... the same as what I just said?
Cao Zhi frowned because he realized that His Highness King Su in front of him did not listen to his opinion.
Seeing this, he hesitated and said: "Your Highness, I..."
However, as soon as he said this, he was interrupted by Zhao Hongrun raising his hand.
I saw Zhao Hongrun looking at Cao Zhi intently, and said seriously: "Master Cao, the construction of the river port in Bolangsha is the result of my careful consideration. It is not for my own personal gain, but for the sake of the strength of our Smelting Bureau. I am trying to build the river port in Bolangsha.
The Smelting Bureau has become the pinnacle technical department in our great Wei Dynasty. I believe that the strength of our Smelting Bureau will gradually lead to
The six ministries, the government and the public, and finally the national strength of the entire country. Therefore, even if this matter eventually reaches the clan, I am not afraid...Furthermore, I can responsibly guarantee to Mr. Cao that since I have
It is decided to build a river port in Bolangsha. Regardless of whether Zhao Wenkai agrees or not, I will build it! As for the consequences, I will bear the full responsibility!"
"I didn't mean that..." Cao Zhi was slightly moved, then shook his head and sighed.
He obviously understood the deep meaning of Zhao Hongrun's words.
This is not easy to handle...
Cao Zhi did not make a decision immediately, but thought about the matter carefully.
Looking at the unwavering eyes of His Royal Highness Prince Su in front of him, Cao Zhi realized that he had no room to refuse.
Because once he refuses, it means that the craftsmen will lose their friendship with His Highness King Su, and all the efforts they have made in the past will become empty talk.
After pondering for a moment, Cao Zhi breathed out slowly, nodded slowly and said: "His Royal Highness, King Su, is devoted to the public good and thinks about Wei, how can I sit idly by and ignore it?...Meng Shilang, we will make an announcement later. Tomorrow
Since then, our Ministry of Industry has started to work on this matter and built a river port in Bolangsha!"
Hearing this, Zhao Hongrun showed a smile on his face, stood up and raised his hands and said: "The boss understands the righteousness! ... In this case, I won't bother you too much, and I will leave for now."
"I see His Highness Prince Su." Regardless of Zhao Hongrun's refusal, Cao Zhi got off the couch and sent Zhao Hongrun to the door of the house.
Looking at the backs of Zhao Hongrun and his entourage as they left, Cao Zhi shook his head and said, "What a sharp-edged King Su... His aura is so overwhelming that it's hard to imagine that he is only fifteen years old." Having said this, he sighed and murmured.
Added: "However, the strongest is easy to break. I hope King Su can understand this truth."
Meng Wei, who was standing next to him, was amused and interrupted: "Although King Su is young, he is extremely intelligent. How could he not understand?"
"I understand. I may not be able to understand..."
Cao Zhi glanced at Meng Wei, pursed his lips and smacked his lips: But having said that, if His Royal Highness Prince Su can give this boy one or two points of his courage, I would feel free to hand over the Ministry of Industry to him.
Shaking his head again, Cao Zhi returned to his low couch.
Seeing his Lord Shangshu shaking his head again, Meng Wei obviously didn't understand, but he didn't pay attention. He just followed behind and said in confusion: "My Lord Shangshu, I really don't understand why His Highness King Su didn't talk to King Yuanyang first.
Let's breathe. Why don't you ask me to start work at the Ministry of Industry? ... Bolangsha is just a piece of wasteland, and King Yuanyang will not embarrass His Highness King Su over this."
Upon hearing this, Cao Zhi turned around and glanced at Meng Wei, and said strangely: "You don't know?"
"Know...what do you know?" Meng Wei asked inexplicably.
Cao Zhi fiddled with his pieces on the chessboard and said in a strange tone: "In the past, King Yuanyang would not have embarrassed His Highness Prince Su for a piece of wasteland, but his eldest son Zhao Chengxiu was taught a lesson by His Highness Prince Su.
, so that Zhao Chengxiu not only failed to get a share of the huge sum of money from Chu State, but was also locked up in the meditation room by the Zongfu for many days. Therefore, His Highness King Su went to negotiate with King Yuanyang this time. It is unlikely that he will
Good luck...otherwise, how could His Highness Prince Su force our Ministry of Works to start work?"
"This..." Meng Wei's face showed an expression of astonishment, and he was even slightly panicked: "Master Shangshu knew that this would lead to enmity between King Su and King Yuanyang, but he still agreed to His Highness King Su's request?"
"There is nothing to hesitate." Cao Zhi seemed to have noticed Meng Wei's panic. He smiled and comforted: "One is the king of a branch of the Ji family, and the other is a descendant of the Ji family who has two armies loyal to him. Your Majesty's
My dear, His Royal Highness Prince Su of the current dynasty... our Ministry of Industry is naturally on the side of the powerful, not to mention that this powerful man has a good relationship with our Ministry of Industry, so what is there to hesitate about?"
Meng Kai opened his mouth and was speechless. After thinking for a moment, he couldn't help but admire Cao Zhi, the old minister, who made a decision immediately, unlike him who was so indecisive.
"I hope King Yuanyang can understand the righteousness..." Under Meng Wei's worried eyes, Cao Zhi raised his hand and placed a piece on the chessboard, saying calmly: "Otherwise, something might really happen!"
"I hope..."
Meng Kai also nodded and sighed.
At the same time, Zhao Hongrun had left the Ministry of Industry and Headquarters and went straight back to the palace.
It has to be said that he is in a very good mood at this time. Although he will go to Yuanyang tomorrow to negotiate with Zhao Wenkai, the uncle's king of Yuanyang, and it will most likely fail due to the interference of his son Zhao Chengxiu, but he does not care.
.
After all, he had made up his mind, whether Zhao Wenkai, Zhao Chengxiu and his son agreed or not, he would build a river port in Bolangsha.
If the father and son knew each other, Zhao Hongrun would not mind buying the land from them with money, but if the father and son did not know each other, Zhao Hongrun would not mind using some tricks.
After all, he is not out for his own selfish interests and has no evil intentions.
When he returned to his Wenzhao Pavilion, Zhao Hongrun couldn't help but glance at a certain seat in the front hall.
I remember that since Mi Jiang moved into Wenzhao Pavilion, the third seat on the east side of the front hall seemed to be Mi Jiang's exclusive seat.
This woman, whose habits are like that of an old woman, likes to kneel down on that seat and drink tea quietly every day. She is more peaceful than other ladies.
However, since the two had a nasty kiss that day, Mi Jiang no longer appeared in the front hall, which made the front hall of Wenzhao Pavilion lose a touch of scenery.
Zhao Hongrun just pretended not to notice this.
The two of them avoided each other in a tacit understanding.
Maybe it was the beauty of that day that made them both feel inexplicably awkward. (To be continued.)