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Chapter 750 The Despised Minister of Work

The ministers were dedicated to their hearts, and the emperor was naturally relaxed. It was rare. After Zhu Di returned to the palace, he went to see Xu Miaoyun early. The old couple mixed oil in honey. In short, it was the little thing about adults. It was very vulgar and there was nothing to write about.

Turning around, Xu Miaoyun was in a good mood. She got up early, washed up and sat upright in front of the diamond glasses. Zhu Di was stunned. "It's great, just like when we first got married!"

Xu Miaoyun glared at Zhu Di fiercely, "What are you talking nonsense? I have been a grandma for many years."

“It’s been beautiful for many years!”

Our Emperor Yongle also learned to be slick. Xu Miaoyun's face turned slightly red, and she took the initiative to approach her husband, leaned against Zhu Di's shoulder, and finally felt a little bit like a bird dependent on others.

"Your Majesty, you have given up on me over the years. I know it clearly. You have been ascending the throne for five years, and there is no movement in the palace. Many people are privately gaying and saying that Your Majesty cannot do it..." Xu Miaoyun's voice trembled and his eyes were slightly red.

Zhu Di sighed and felt obedient. Whoever dares to say that I can’t do it, I will let him never do it!

"Your Majesty, I have thought about it and I will choose a few good-looking ones for you to enrich the harem."

vomit!

Zhu Di remembered what Xu Miaoyun had found for him in the past, and subconsciously wanted to vomit.

This made Xu Miaoyun even more embarrassed.

"Your Majesty, I was indeed wrong in the past. This time I have thought about it and I will choose a real beauty for you."

Zhu Di expressed deep suspicion and refused to speak with a tense face.

Xu Miaoyun was playing the game this time. She told Zhu Di that a group of North Korean envoys had recently arrived in the capital. They hoped that the Ming Dynasty could help resist the Japanese attack. As long as the Ming Dynasty nodded, they would send a group of beauties. Of course, as the messenger, they still need face, and their tone was very tactful, but after all, this was the case.

You protect me, I will give you women!

"Japanese pirates?" Zhu Di thought about it seriously and suddenly frowned, "Ahem...that, maybe, maybe...it was done by Ji Gang!"

Xu Miaoyun was stunned for a moment, and suddenly she smiled so brightly that she burst into tears.

"Your Majesty, it turns out that you are the backing of those Japanese pirates!"

Zhu Di's old face turned slightly red, "No need to praise me, I will be proud."

Xu Miaoyun smiled even more happily, "I still praise you, but I'm almost ashamed of you!

"Since this is the case, it will be easier. Your decree is to let Mr. Ji Gang attack North Korea!"

"No!" Zhu Di shook his head decisively, "Queen, you are wrong to think so. If you want North Korea to send more beauties over, you should beat him more ruthlessly!"

Xu Miaoyun widened her eyes, "Your Majesty, is this working?"

Zhu Di sneered, "It is the rule of the world to use money to do things. As the emperor, how can you be like the people in the world?"

Xu Miaoyun was stunned for a long time and thought to himself, you are different from the people in the martial arts world. You are simply inferior to those in the martial arts world! What's wrong with this Ming Dynasty?

Zhu Di sneered. As the emperor, if he was not even as good as those ministers, he would have the face to sit on the dragon throne? I am very capable!

...

"Your Majesty, your Majesty has basically agreed to our agricultural production increase plan. I roughly divided it into three parts. One of them is agricultural infrastructure, simply put, roads, canals, irrigation, and warehousing. I plan to draw personnel from the Ministry of Works and the Ministry of Revenue to temporarily lead the Minister of Works Song Li."

Song Li nodded quickly, "The subordinates will definitely live up to their mission."

"Then one is agricultural seeds and technologies, including the promotion of new crops, encouragement of compost, selection and breeding of seeds, etc.... I personally took the lead in this part and transferred personnel from the Ministry of Revenue, the Ministry of Personnel, and the Ministry of Works.

"There is to reform the official system to meet the needs of these matters. This part is led by Ru Hui, the Minister of Personnel, and the other departments participated and agreed together."

Liu Chun concluded: "All of this is task-oriented, breaking the original pattern, working together, and completing the mission. I hope that the departments must work together to show a real attitude towards doing things, and must be efficient and quick. If you encounter difficulties, you must respond immediately. We are here to discuss and decide."

After Liu Chun was in charge of government affairs, he could clearly feel that his style was different from that of anyone. He was pragmatic and efficient, promoted cooperation, and fully authorized... Even those civil officials who had a lot of opinions about Liu Chun in the past had to admit that he was much more comfortable with Liu Chun.

Even Song Li, the Minister of Works, was like this.

After the meeting, he took the initiative to stay and wanted to talk to Liu Chun about something.

"Master Taifu, after moving the capital, the number of people in Peking increased by hundreds of thousands. Xiaguan had long discovered one thing: it was too difficult for the people of Peking to use water."

Liu Chun nodded immediately, "That's right, this is a big deal."

Liu Chun also became serious. The groundwater in Peking is mainly bitter and salty water. If anyone has a sweet water well at home, it would be a great thing. In order to use the cool and sweet well water, Liu Chun dug down fifteen feet. Ordinary people obviously don’t have the financial resources and can only endure the bitter and salty water. As for the water used in the palace, they transport spring water from Yuquan Mountain.

"Mr. Song, what are you going to do?"

"I want to build a reservoir." Song Li's eyes were bright.

“Are there any plans?”

"Yes!" Song Li replied excitedly: "I am now in the Miyunxiu Reservoir in the west of Beijing. There are two major rivers, Baihe and Chaohe. After blocking the dam, there is sufficient water supply and can supply the needs of one or two million people. As long as it is completed, the military and civilians in the capital will no longer have to be troubled by drinking water."

After hearing Song Li’s idea, Liu Chun was immediately overjoyed. He really didn’t expect that he could make this suggestion.

"Very good!" Liu Chun nodded immediately, "You write a detailed statement on this matter, and I will immediately convene various departments to negotiate, and then ask Your Majesty for the consent."

Liu Chun's straightforwardness surprised Song Li very much. He widened his eyes and pondered: "Master Taifu, can it really be implemented?"

Liu Chun smiled and said, "This is natural! Not only are there one or two million soldiers and civilians in the capital, but there are also such large factories around it. Especially for railways and steel plants, these are all water-consuming households, and it is imperative to build reservoirs!"

Song Li was silent for a long time before then he smiled bitterly: "Master Taifu, I have talked to Yu Xin about the suggestion of repairing the reservoir." Song Li said helplessly: "He only gave me four words."

“Execute immediately?”

"It's a whim!" Song Li said helplessly: "Master Taifu, for this project, I took a few people and spent ten days in the mountains during the Chinese New Year. When I came back, it took another month to write the plan. I begged Yu Xin to agree and let the Ministry of Revenue and the Ministry of Works report together, but he was indifferent and the officials were helpless."

"This Ministry of Works is ranked last among the six ministries. People are slight and gentle. The officials are willing to do something, but they are powerless. The officialdom has been rising for decades and has passed by in a hurry. It is so difficult to keep the name in history and benefit the people!"

Song Li was excited and couldn't help but knock on the table, making a thumping sound.

After he served as the Minister of Works, he had many ideas, including water control, reservoir construction, and water diversion canals. However, because of the huge expenses, no one supported him, he had to give up.

Not only that, but because of the request, the Ministry of Works had to take a lot of blame for the Ministry of Revenue. This is why Song Li was eaten by Yu Xin so hard.

A few days ago, he thought that once Liu Chun took power, he would have to trouble all officials and investigate the shortcomings, and he would be even more unable to do things at that time.

Instead of achieving nothing and having nothing to do, it is better to fight with Liu Chun. At worst, you can dismiss the office and go home, and you will be happy and free.

But Song Li never expected that Liu Chun's governance would be focused on increasing grain production. What's even more interesting is that Liu Chun also needs to overhaul the water conservancy project.

Song Li seemed to see a glimmer of dawn, and then he took the initiative to stay and talk about this with Liu Chun.

In fact, Song Li just wanted to give it a try and didn't have much hope.

But Liu Chun's reaction surprised Song Li.

"I think this is the case. I'm going to prepare a budget of 10 million taels, including a dam and a canal that diverts water to the capital. Shangshu Song, what else do you need to support?"

Song Li did not hesitate and hurriedly said, "Sir, if you can borrow a few of your disciples, then the official will be grateful."

Liu Chun agreed happily, "Yes, I will send you twenty experts who are proficient in mathematical measurement and water conservancy engineering. You can go to Miyun for on-site surveys and report the results as soon as possible. We have made a detailed plan and then handed it over to His Majesty."

...

Song Li came out of Wenyuan Pavilion and was more than ten years younger. His eyes were shining and his whole body was full of energy. His excited appearance seemed like a young boy who was about to get married.

"The opportunity has come, finally."

He immediately summoned his fellow workers from the Ministry of Works, selected a few helpers, and brought Liu Chun's disciples with him. The next day he hurried to Miyun without any urging. His enthusiasm was amazing.

They arrived at Miyun, but were poured with a basin of cold water.

"Mr. Song, the mountain is now training troops, so you should wait for a while!"

Song Li hesitated and said, "What's the reason? Miyun Guard has long been no longer a battlefield. Why are you still running to the mountains to train soldiers?"

The hundreds of households in charge of the reception were smiling, but with a hint of contempt in their expressions, the Ministry of Works dared to take care of our affairs, and they were really ungrateful!

"Mr. Song, this is a military and national affairs. We don't know what's going on. If you think it's inappropriate, you can tell the Governor's Office of the Five Army!"

"Don't use the Governor's Office of the Five Army to suppress people!" Song Li snorted: "I am ordered to come to survey the terrain and prepare to build a reservoir. You can make arrangements quickly and not delay."

Baihu stopped talking nonsense and hurriedly withdrew, but when he came out, his face was full of disdain.

On the territory of Miyun, let alone the Minister of Works, even if the Ministry of Personnel and the Ministry of War comes, we are not afraid! The commander's surname is Lan!

Behind him is Duke Liang! And not long ago, Duke Liang had a handwritten order, which is a place to be used as a martial arts exercise, assault, and defense. If you want it, you will not consider your own weight!
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