Daming: I have a showdown, my father-in-law is the emperor

Chapter 138

Not long after Chen Fan returned to the hall and changed his clothes, Wang Dalong came in and reported that Pei Yuanqing, Minister of the Ministry of Industry, had arrived and was waiting in the living room of the hall!
Chen Fan simply tidied up a few times, and then rushed to the living room under the leadership of Wang Dalong.

As soon as Chen Fan entered the room, he saw Pei Yuanqing sitting on the chair alone, closing his eyes and meditating in the presence of the old god!

"When the guests come, they don't know how to serve tea. Is this still the way of hospitality in our National Teacher's Mansion?"

Chen Fan said dissatisfiedly to Wang Dalong next to him.

Wang Dalong's face changed slightly, and he was about to defend himself.

At this time.

Hearing the sound, Pei Yuanqing opened his eyes, stood up from the chair, bowed to Chen Fan, and after a set of procedures, he smiled and said:
"The Master of the National Teacher misunderstood. After the servants came to listen to the teachings of the Master of the National Teacher, they had to rush back immediately to attend to important matters, so these servants were not allowed to serve tea."

Following Pei Yuanqing's words, Chen Fan casually found a seat and sat down.

After listening to Pei Yuanqing's explanation, Chen Fan let out a sigh, with a clear expression on his face.

However, Chen Fan didn't take these trivial matters to heart.

Chen Fan pointed to the seat next to him, and after letting Pei Yuanqing sit down, he asked with a smile on his face:

"I heard that the construction of the oil plant has started. Is everything going well?"

Before getting down to business, Chen Fan asked about the situation of the oil factory.

Speaking of this, Pei Yuanqing replied confidently:

"Don't worry, my lord, everything is going smoothly. The officials have recruited [-] civilians, and they are starting construction day and night. It is expected that the oil plant will be completed and put into operation by the end of this month."

"Well, that's good."

Seeing that everything was going well, Chen Fan felt relieved.

Then, Chen Fan took out the blueprints he had prepared and placed them on the table next to him.

"Master Pei, please take a look. This is the construction blueprint of Daming Royal Primary School. Please ask Mr. Pei to find someone to build the school early."

Daming Royal Primary School?

Pei Yuanqing curiously picked up the information on the table and read it.

He heard His Majesty mention several times about the matter that Master Guoshi wants to develop science education in Daming.

I didn't expect to build a school so soon.

Pei Yuanqing had to sigh with emotion that Master Guoshi's efficiency is really high.

As soon as Pei Yuanqing saw the renderings of Daming Royal Primary School, he was shocked and gasped.

Is this still building a school?

His Pei Mansion doesn't have the atmosphere of a school.

Simply unbelievable.

It took Pei Yuanqing a long time to recover from the shock, his face was full of emotion.

This master of the national teacher is very generous when he makes a move, which can scare him every time.

"The engineering drawings are very detailed. It's not difficult to build, but I don't know if Master Guoshi has any time requirements?"

After Pei Yuanqing read the information in his hand in detail, he probably had an idea in his heart.

These materials are very detailed, and the highest building is no more than five stories high, which is not difficult for experienced craftsmen.

time requirement?

Hearing what Pei Yuanqing said, Chen Fan rested his chin on his hands and began to think.

It's now the end of May.

Chen Fan plans to officially start school on September [-]st, consistent with the start of school in China.

"Can it be completed in three months?"

Pei Yuanqing frowned slightly, thinking carefully in his heart.

After a while, Pei Yuanqing stretched his eyebrows and said affirmatively:

"It can be completed in three months. The lower officials can recruit [-] civilians to rush to work day and night, and guarantee that the school will be built within three months."

Chen Fan was overjoyed when he heard that, as long as he can start school on September [-]st.

but.

Chen Fan suddenly noticed what Pei Yuanqing said.

"Conscript [-] civilian husbands? Do you mean they will be forced to serve in corvee?"

Chen Fan remembered that the common people in ancient times were obliged to serve corvee.

This appears to be the case.

"That's right, the people of Ming Dynasty have to do one month's hard labor every year."

Seeing that the Imperial Master seemed confused, Pei Yuanqing explained a little.

In Daming, there were two kinds of corvee service.

One is military service, serving for two years, and the government provides food and clothing for miscellaneous purposes.

The other is unpaid labor, one month a year, that is, one month of free work for the government.

Hearing this, Chen Fan frowned.

"Free prostitution?"

"what?"

Pei Yuanqing froze for a moment.

"It's just that you don't get paid for your work?"

Pei Yuanqing nodded suspiciously.

This is the case with corvee service. Is there any problem?

Chen Fan shook his head and said with a serious expression:

"It's not easy for people to work for nothing, and it's not easy for the common people of Ming Dynasty, so we pay them according to the market price."

Chen Fan made a calculation in his mind, based on the wages of one tael a month for the waiter in the restaurant in Xianju, the 15 people who work for three months are only [-] taels.

Compared to 2000 million taels of silver, it's not worth mentioning.

Giving them wages should be regarded as working for the welfare of the poor people in Daming!
Pei Yuanqing gave Chen Fan a strange look. It wasn't his own money that was spent, so he didn't feel bad at all!
Even though there is free labor to use, but you still have to pay wages, I really don't know what to ask him to say!

"Master Guoshi is willing to give these poor people a wage, and the lower officials naturally have no objection."

But that's good, at least it reduces his workload.

Originally, he planned to recruit 15 civilian husbands, each of whom would serve a month of corvee, so that the school could be built within three months.

just now.

Not only does he not have to serve corvee, but he also gets paid. Pei Yuanqing believes that those civilian husbands will be very happy.

In this way, he only needs to recruit [-] civilian husbands, and there is no need to change shifts.

"As for the building materials, I have also prepared them and will send them to you when the time comes."

Chen Fan had already prepared these building materials in advance.

Pei Yuanqing nodded, his expression was calm, but there was no surprise.

From the renderings alone, it can be seen that the building materials of the Daming Royal Primary School can't be found in Daming, and they should all be brought over by the National Teacher from Huaguo!
Subsequently.

Chen Fan discussed the details of building the school with Pei Yuanqing.

After all, this Daming Royal Primary School is Chen Fan's first step in developing science education in Daming, so he can't be careless.

Seeing that the discussion is almost over, Chen Fan is about to see off the guests!

Seeing Pei Yuanqing's hesitant expression, Chen Fan asked curiously:
"Master Pei, you might as well speak up!"

Pei Yuanqing's rare old face flushed slightly, and he said with some embarrassment:

"Just now, Xiaguan came all the way. When passing by the courtyard, he smelled a tempting aroma. I heard that those chefs are in the semi-finals. I wonder if it is convenient for Xiaguan to go and observe?"

Chen Fan smiled lightly.

"Master Pei, do you want to taste the delicacies made by these chefs?"

Seeing that his little thoughts were exposed, Pei Yuanqing nodded in embarrassment.

It is really not his fault.

When he passed by the yard, the glutton in his stomach was almost aroused.

Just smelling the tangy aroma already made his mouth water.

Chef Hai in his house mentioned it to him when he went back, saying that the national teacher had prepared a lot of ingredients and condiments for their chef.

Pei Yuanqing didn't care at that time.

But he didn't expect that the smell alone almost made him salivate. I really don't know how delicious those delicacies will be!
When Pei Yuanqing talked with Chen Fan just now, he seemed absent-minded all the time, because he was always thinking about those delicacies.

(End of this chapter)