Great Wei scholar

Many officials also opened their mouths together, followed Gu Yan to scold Li Yanlong, and the military officers were also a little angry. Now that His Majesty just mentioned the Northern Expedition, everyone finally had something to look forward to, but you made this again?

Aren't you disgusting people here?

"I, no, you guys, oops!"

Li Yanlong was also depressed, how could he scold himself so well?

It's not that I did it myself, it's Xu Qingxiao, Xu Wangu, why are you scolding me so much?

Li Yanlong wanted to explain clearly that he didn't create this thing by himself, but His Majesty had already said it, and he was not allowed to say it for the time being. At first, he was curious, why didn't he say that Xu Qingxiao made such a beneficial thing?

Now he understands that the Empress just wants to let herself be blamed first, and when the things come out smoothly, she will tell everyone that it is Xu Qingxiao's.

I feel bad and want to cry.

"Master Li, if you have nothing to do in the future, don't think wildly, harm others and yourself!"

The Minister of the Ministry of War cursed and left directly.

"Master Li, what Master Zhou said is right, come up with something like this, a waterwheel? An artifact of benefiting the country? I don't know if there is any problem. The world's grain production has doubled? Are you kidding me?"

Zhang Jing, Minister of the Ministry of Punishments, also cursed, and then left.

"Harming others and harming yourself! Influence Da Wei, you are really a sinner!"

Gu Yan, Minister of the Household Department, scolded the most fiercely, and left after speaking.

As for the Shangshu of the Ministry of Rites and the Shangshu of the Ministry of Officials, they just shook their heads and did not scold Li Yanlong, but there was a feeling that they should not be brought out now.

The military officers were more straightforward, and Li Yanlong, who scolded each other, walked away with his fists clenched.

So angry!

Very angry!

But what about anger?It wasn't Xu Qingxiao's fault.

No, I'm going to find Xu Qingxiao, I won't take the blame.

At that moment, Li Yanlong also left, and went to Shouren Academy to find Xu Qingxiao.

It's just that after arriving at Shouren Academy, they found that Xu Qingxiao was not in the school, but went to the Dawei Cangjing Pavilion. There was no other way but to send someone a message. If Xu Qingxiao came back, he would be notified immediately.

Soon, news of the waterwheel project in the court spread instantly.

All of a sudden, there was a lot of talk.

The common people were very happy to learn that the waterwheel project could increase grain production, but when they heard that all the money in the treasury was going to be used to build the waterwheel, they felt that there was something wrong.

In particular, some people deliberately instigate rumors that the waterwheel is actually not that good. The reason why Nanyu Prefecture has a large harvest is entirely because of the excellent soil quality in Nanyu Prefecture, plus a part of luck, which leads to poor harvests. good.

It even soon became that there was no such thing in Nanyu Prefecture. In order to show his achievements, the Lord of Nanyu Prefecture deliberately reported [-]% more, and Li Yanlong, Minister of the Ministry of Industry, was very happy and reported to His Majesty.

Unexpectedly, His Majesty really believed it, so he wanted to vigorously develop the waterwheel project.

But what Li Yanlong, Shangshu of the Ministry of Industry, did not expect was that His Majesty wanted to develop agriculture so much that he was willing to invest all the silver in the treasury into it.

This version was pretty good, but within a few hours, the rumors changed again, and it became extremely scary.

It is said that Li Yanlong, Shangshu of the Ministry of Industry, colluded with the Lord of Nanyu Prefecture to deceive His Majesty, because a citizen of Nanyu Prefecture came to the capital and told everyone that there are indeed several waterwheels in Nanyu Prefecture, but the cost is not particularly expensive , a few hundred taels of silver will do.

It is effective, but not sure. After all, he does not farm, but he feels that it has an effect, but the effect is not that great. In order to get money, Li Yanlong directly increased the price of building a waterwheel by a hundred times.

Taking silver is really a strategy to punish the country, but fortunately, the officials have seen through everything long ago, and directly reprimanded Li Yanlong above the court, so Li Yanlong is not feeling well now.

There is also a rumor that the treasury has just received silver taels, and the Ministry of Industry has not received much funding. Li Yanlong conspired with the Nanyu Prefecture Lord to defraud the treasury of silver taels, and the empress was also deceived.

As soon as this kind of rumor came out, it was half-truth and half-false, and instantly won the support of all the people in the capital of Great Wei.

At this moment, I don't know how many people began to scold Li Yanlong, saying that he is a good minister of the Ministry of Industry, and instead of researching things that are really beneficial to the people, he thinks about how to make money.

As soon as the treasury has money, it can't wait to divide it up. It's really not a son of man.

Some people even cursed outside Li Yanlong's courtyard, and some threw eggs and vegetable leaves. If the Ministry of Criminal Affairs hadn't sent someone over immediately, there would probably be a major incident.

It can be said that it was only a few hours, and the people in the capital of the Great Wei Dynasty were yelling at the water truck. If there is no one to instigate it later, there will be ghosts.

at this time.

Inside An Guogong's mansion.

Zhou Yan, Shangshu of the Ministry of War, Marquis of Xinwu, Marquis of Guangping, Marquis of Sheyang and other marquises gathered here, as did Qi Guogong and Lu Guogong.

Half of the military officials of the Great Wei came to Anguo Gongfu.

When everyone was present, Marquis Xinwu was the first to speak.

"Duke, you said that the waterwheel His Majesty mentioned today, how should I choose? I see His Majesty seems to be very serious."

Xin Wuhou was the first to speak, expressing his concerns.

"The matter of the waterwheel is indeed beneficial to the country, at least the old man looks like this. This Li Yanlong usually looks very dull, but he didn't expect to come up with something good."

"However, we must not allow mass production of this thing, otherwise, the Northern Expedition will be empty talk."

Anguo said publicly that he directly expressed his thoughts. The waterwheel is a good thing, he knows, but the Northern Expedition is more important. In his heart, there is nothing more important than the Northern Expedition.

"Well, what the Duke said is justified. I have also looked at this water truck. It is indeed good. But if it is mass-produced, the treasury will be empty again. Let alone the Northern Expedition, even a small war will not be able to fight. I support the words of the Duke. .”

Zhou Yan, Shangshu of the Ministry of War, expressed his position directly.

"We also support the words of the Duke."

The rest of the Marquis also nodded their heads. They naturally hoped that the Northern Expedition would start soon, preferably tomorrow. After all, avenging the shame of the country was at hand.

However, Duke Qi's voice sounded slowly.

"The old man feels that His Majesty is extremely serious this time, and the matter of the Northern Expedition may itself be a cover."

Qi Guo opened his mouth, and one sentence made everyone frown.

"What does the Duke mean?"

Zhou Yan, Minister of the Ministry of War, asked.

"What's the point? You don't really think His Majesty wants the Northern Expedition, do you? If you really want the Northern Expedition, is that little money enough for us?"

"Once this waterwheel is revealed to the world, we will know it, and the people of the world will also know it. In the capital of Great Wei, there are not only the people of Great Wei. Are there still few spies from the enemy country? They will send a message as soon as they know about it. go back."

"The Great Wei didn't have any money, and the Tuxie Dynasty didn't lack it, right? The Yuan Dynasty didn't have any shortage, right? In addition to the Heavenly Kingdom in Shanghai, and those small countries of foreign races, even if they can't make it all over the country, they can still implement some of it."

"The thing of the waterwheel, the old man can see that it is indeed useful. Li Yanlong really made a contribution this time, but he was too anxious to take it out now. He is really stupid."

Qi Guogong expressed his thoughts, thinking that the female emperor could not make the Northern Expedition, it was nothing more than deceiving everyone.

"But if His Majesty is like this, wouldn't you be afraid of chilling our hearts?"

Lu Guogong frowned. In fact, he also guessed it, but he still hoped that the Empress would want to go to the Northern Expedition. Although the probability is very small, it is better than no hope.

"afraid!"

"But the Empress is even more afraid that once the Northern Expedition occurs, the Great Wei will be gone."

The voice of Qi Guogong silenced everyone.

But soon, he continued to speak.

"However, this is just the old man's guess. Whether it is true or not, the old man can't guarantee it."

"Your Majesty's will, who can guess?"

When Qi Guogong said this, everyone understood what he said, after all, who can guarantee that there will be no Northern Expedition?

"The Northern Expedition is not the Northern Expedition. Let it go for a while. The current waterwheel project can allow His Majesty to pilot one county, but it is absolutely impossible to directly promote fifty counties."

An Guo said publicly that this was his attitude.

It is a good thing to allow the empress to build such a weapon for the benefit of the country. Besides, he can see the empress's thoughts in the court, but it really takes all the money to build this thing.

It was really unbearable, no matter whether the Northern Expedition or not, the Great Wei would definitely leave a sum of money for expenses, and part of this money must be given to their Ministry of War and their army.

It's not that they are greedy for money or not, but that the Ministry of War eats too much money.

This is the truth.

Where does he not know that this is a good thing?But if you put all your money into it, it’s not okay. First, it’s a risk, and second, once the treasury is empty, everyone will be restricted from doing anything.

After all, it’s not just that there is no silver tael, if there is silver tael, this kind of thing is agreed and supported by the civil and military forces of the Manchu Dynasty.

So they are helpless, in this case, they can only protect themselves first.

Of course, if there is a person who can guarantee that this product will double the grain production and convince everyone, then it will be fine, but is there such a person?

Who has such a big face?

Obviously not.

"Well, the words of the duke of the state are fine, but you still have to look at it, you can't be blind, and you can't offend your majesty at critical moments."

Qi Guogong also spoke out, agreeing with what An Guogong said, but he couldn't completely offend the Empress, otherwise, it would be very troublesome.

"kindness."

Everyone nodded in unison, reaching a consensus.

at the same time.

Great Wei Jingdu, a secret room.

King Huaining's voice also sounded.

"The waterwheel project must not be carried out by the empress. This thing is very useful. It can increase the grain production of the Great Wei. In less than three years, the Great Wei can at least solve [-]% of the food and clothing problem. If this is the case, the people will be united. I will wait for it." It’s getting harder to do things.”

"Pass down my king's decree and notify the vassal princes everywhere to stop it."

King Huaining said with a gloomy face.

No matter what happened to him, he would never do this, but when the waterwheel project appeared in front of him, he instantly understood how useful this thing was.

He has been farming and knows that the biggest problem in farming is the water source. Li Yanlong threatened to double the grain production, but he didn't believe it.

After all, there are many problems here, and it is definitely not that easy, but there should be no problem with an increase of [-]%, [-]%, or [-]%. The increase in the national power of the Great Wei is a bad thing for them.

He would rather not have a soldier talisman, and absolutely not allow Wei to prosper. In this case, all plans will be in vain.

"My lord, will this waterwheel project really allow Wei to strengthen his country?"

Some people are curious, do you think it is necessary to have a waterwheel?

"Yes! And definitely!"

"Besides, Wang Cha feels that she must want to promote the waterwheel project, but she is too impatient and insists on bringing up the matter. If it is a little later, or if it is done in the dark, and it is done by the Ministry of Households, maybe it will be taken seriously. It's done."

"It's a pity that she was in a hurry and made a foolish move. It won't be long before both the Tuxie Dynasty and the Chuyuan Dynasty will know about this waterwheel, and I'm afraid they will build this thing as soon as possible. "

"But it's not a big problem. The Tuxie Dynasty and the Chuyuan Dynasty probably didn't dare to try it lightly, and they just gave it a try."

"Let people spread rumors, saying that the waterwheel has no effect at all. It is purely a private collusion between the Nanyu Prefecture Lord and the Ministry of Industry Minister Li Yanlong. No matter what, the people must resist."

"In the current court, Gu Yan, Minister of the Household Department, firmly opposes it, and other ministers don't want the treasury to be empty, especially the line of military officers, and they don't want the money from the treasury to be used to make waterwheels."

"Let them toss, no matter whether this stupid king is determined or not, put pressure on her, it will be difficult for her to get out of the civil and military level of the Manchu Dynasty, not to mention the hearts of the people, she has to take care of it."

"Even if she really insists on going her own way, she will offend many people, and it will take at least half a year before she can really promote it."

"Also, let those alien races be prepared at all times. If this stupid king is really desperate to make them active, she will definitely not be able to let her go as she wants."

King Huaining issued one order after another, while the other three frowned. After all, everything else was fine, but the last one was a bit troublesome.

"King Huaining, do you want to use the pawn of the foreign race? Just for this matter?"

The person who spoke was King Zhenxi, he somehow felt that King Huaining was making a big fuss, wasn't he just a waterwheel?Is it that exaggerated?Even move the pawn of the foreign race?

This is a bit... I think too highly of Li Yanlong, Minister of the Ministry of Industry, right?

"You don't understand, don't be contemptuous, just follow my king's instructions, you won't be wrong."

King Huaining was a little sullen. He didn't know how to explain this kind of thing, but he knew that this thing must not be allowed to develop, otherwise, they would be really in trouble, and they would not be able to rebel if they wanted to.

But this group of people developed arrogance, which made him very sullen.

"King Huaining, it's not that we don't believe you, it's just that we have to discuss this matter carefully. You can't use the pawn of the foreign race casually. If you really use it, it will be a troublesome thing for us."

Some people spoke out, not disapproving of King Huaining, but that there is no need to use foreign races because of this matter.

Hearing this, King Huaining took a deep breath, he really didn't know how to explain it.

But after thinking about it, the civil and military officials of the Manchu Dynasty refused to agree, and the military officials resisted from the bottom of their hearts. In addition, the Minister of the Household Department, Gu Yan, threatened the empress by resigning.