ebookland Chapter 589 Taking the First Step
Chapter 589 Taking the First Step
"My...my beloved minister?"
"Lord Zhao... Lord Zhao?"
The crowd present, who considered themselves inferior to Zhao Zheng in their understanding of things, twisted their necks with the most perfect mechanical feel at this moment.
This was an attempt to force Zhao Zheng, who had suddenly appeared, to return to his original position.
Why did Your Majesty not inform your subjects upon arriving at the camp?
"Is Your Majesty here to inspect the recent achievements of the Ministry of Works?"
But Zhao Zheng was already close and had used his persuasive skills, so no miracle could happen anymore.
The only thing that can be called a miracle is Zhao Zheng's mental state.
A group of people, including Emperor Zhu Chongba, Minister of Works Wang Zheng, and other officials of the Ministry of Works, were observing Zhao Zheng's expression at a speed faster than the speed of light in between their perfunctory answers.
It was a face that defies description.
His eyelids were dull, his eyes were bloodshot, and his hunched back and slightly trembling facial muscles were clearly visible.
However, the person who owns all of this is putting on a brave front and acting as if everything is normal.
Emperor Zhu Chongba's thoughts were somewhat disordered.
After all, what schemes or plots could compare to the performance of a loyal minister?
The officials of the Ministry of Works felt more sorrowful and wanted to say something, but they were afraid of arousing Zhao Zheng's suspicions, especially if he thought of his own clansmen.
"Since I was passing by, I thought I'd drop by."
So when faced with Zhao Zheng's invitation, Emperor Zhu Chongba subconsciously nodded, and the officials quickly resumed their work, taking out their notebooks and following in Zhao Zheng's footsteps.
As if nothing had happened, Emperor Zhu Chongba simply came to the Ministry of Works once again to observe Zhao Zheng's research.
"My dear minister, where can this broaching technique be used?"
However, an emperor is an emperor after all. After taking only a few steps, he forgot why he had come to the Ministry of Works in the first place and focused his attention on Zhao Zheng's research.
These days, all the great things Zhao Zheng has brought out are just too tempting.
At this time, few of the Ministry of Works officials, who were extremely enthusiastic about the research, were actually taking notes.
"Your Majesty, the broaching process can be used in the manufacture of propellers for aircraft, propellers for ironclad ships, and even various transmission devices on steam engines."
"The pumping unit that was implemented a few days ago used the broaching process."
"The railway project is currently underway in full swing. When it is completed, if each component requires a lot of time and craftsmen to process it by hand, how much time and how many craftsmen will be needed?"
"Therefore, it can be said that broaching is a necessary technology for achieving mechanization."
"Especially now that the territory of the Sun and Moon Dynasty is expanding every day, what would it be like if there were enough steam trains to transport both the people and the troops? How much time and supplies would be saved?"
"Within the land of our Sun and Moon Dynasty, as long as the people look up, they can always enjoy the sun, moon, and stars together!"
“And achieving this step is the primary goal of the Ministry of Works’ current research.”
His words stirred a passionate emotion within a group of people.
The slight chaos there served as proof of Zhao Zheng's unwavering loyalty.
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For example, Emperor Zhu Chongba originally had the highest expectations for Zhao Zheng's research.
But to his surprise, this time he still didn't think things through enough.
How is this any different from the Zhao family's ultimate goal when he first heard about it, that grand and ambitious goal?
No, there is a difference, and a huge difference at that.
The difference is that steam engines are now in practical use, railway construction has been ongoing for many years, and various high-yield grain varieties are in place.
As long as the people of the Zhao family are still here, the Sun and Moon Empire will truly be a timeless empire!
Those damned traitors!
Finally, Emperor Zhu Chongba, because of Zhao Zheng's research, forgot about the research and remembered Zhao Zheng.
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The officials of the Ministry of Works looked puzzled, none of them understanding why the emperor was sometimes excited, sometimes upset, and now suddenly had such a bad temper.
Could it be that the emperor actually listened to the knowledge?
Everyone quickly checked their notes to fill in any gaps.
The fact that the emperor could speak freely with Zhao Zheng did not mean that they dared to ask him questions at will.
In particular, Zhao Zheng had no secrets to share and gave them all the sacred principles that the Zhao family had summarized.
If they're not truly stuck on a particular point, and can figure it out themselves, then they should.
"My dear minister, you have worked hard and made great contributions. Why don't you take a short rest and relax?"
"How about Huangshan? We have a palace there."
“We can’t let you do everything. This time, let us clean up Yingtian Prefecture. Once we’ve cleaned it up, you can come back comfortably.”
After finishing his internal thoughts, Emperor Zhu Chongba made his decision.
In the days to come, it would be best to remove Zhao Zheng from our lives. Such a valuable asset should not be allowed to suffer any loss because of those treacherous officials.
"The imperial palace? Go out and rest?" But to everyone's surprise, Zhao Zheng's expression changed for the first time, and he frowned.
Emperor Zhu Chongba nodded, somewhat bewildered, not understanding why Zhao Zheng needed to confirm something else even though he had explained it so simply.
"Is Your Majesty very free?"
Upon hearing this, the group of Ministry of Works officials behind him, who were eager for such an honor, were stunned.
That was the emperor's palace!
Emperor Zhu Chongba thought so too. This was the first time he had heard such criticism, especially directed at him, Zhu Chongba!
"There is still no breakthrough in broaching technology!"
"The reforms and innovations have still yielded no results!"
"Farmland in the Guangdong and Guangxi regions has suffered from salinization, and bandits have not yet been eradicated in various places!"
"Your Majesty now wants his subjects to go on vacation? Since the imperial palace is so good, why not rent or sell it to make up for the shortage in Sichuan?"
"Doesn't His Majesty pride himself on being a model for the world?"
The attention everyone is paying to him now provides the best cover for Zhao Zheng to launch his operation, and he will not let this golden opportunity slip by.
Of course, they wouldn't miss the chance to criticize Lao Zhu.
"we......"
Emperor Zhu Chongba was speechless and could only retreat.
He never imagined that his good intentions would turn him into a tyrannical ruler.
Zhao Zheng once again earned the admiration of his colleagues.
"You guys have nothing to do too?"
The departing figure of Emperor Zhu Chongba is just one example of another group of departing figures fleeing in disarray.
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"Butler, my father is seriously ill. I'm taking over this line now. When can we begin?"
"All lines will be connected soon, be patient."
"Requesting further specific instructions."
"Eliminate corruption."
If aristocratic families are the ultimate goal of powerful gentry, then conglomerates are the compromises they are forced to make.
Then the dynasty is the culmination of all three.
Corruption is the root of all problems!
A dynasty without a resurgence lasts for at least two hundred years.
A dynasty without innovation lasts a maximum of one hundred years.
Self-renewal is needed to achieve rejuvenation, and even civilization and world unity.
It is the greatest program that Zhao Zheng brought from his previous life.
After twenty years and forty-five deaths, they were finally able to take the first step.