I really don't want to be a rebel [infrastructure]

Luo Shixing has done a lot of research before, and it is not easy to send out the special products of Lingnan. Unless the technology develops to a very advanced level, the shipping fee of those seafood will be more expensive than the selling price, or it will only become something on the table of nobles. .

Although selling aristocrats is not bad, but you still need to find other industries.

Rapeseed oil and the like are aimed at civilians, but there are many places where rapeseed can be grown. If others start planting it, it will definitely have an impact on the market.

So it is necessary to create something that can be justifiably monopolized.

Arms are the best choice, because as long as the court disagrees and the emperor does not nod, no one dares to make arms easily, unless they are impatient or want to rebel.

But it's useless even if others have this idea, it's useless if they can't get the blueprint or formula.

After Luo Shixing finished speaking, almost everyone present understood his intention.

Di Renjie couldn't help but feel that Luo Wujiu really devoted himself to Jiaozhou, one after another, just to find a way out for Jiaozhou.

Since ancient times, arms must have been one of the most profitable industries. Those who want to understand are also very envious of this point. Immediately, someone said with a smile: "Lingnan is thousands of miles away from the Western Regions. Choose a place, so that the transportation will be more convenient."

Luo Shixing glanced at it. It was the Minister of the Ministry of War who was speaking. He had relatives who were assassins outside, and he probably wanted to benefit his relatives.

At this time, you can't back down. Once you back down, other people will feel hopeful, and they will pounce on them like sharks smelling blood.

So he chuckled and said: "It's nothing to build a military factory, but... what do you want to build? I improved the hand crossbow, I developed gunpowder, and the new wrought iron technology that can forge fine steel is unfortunately still I made it, and I wouldn't give it to anyone else."

The smile on the face of the Minister of the Ministry of War froze, and he looked up at Luo Shixing with eyes full of disbelief: Is this still a human?

He always thought that these things should be made by Lingnan, and he thought a lot about it just now. If the governor of Jiaozhou disagrees, that's okay. Then he will send someone to steal these technologies, right?Or spend money to win over the people who made these things to their side.

However, he never expected that these were all done by Ling Dinghou alone, which shattered all his calculations.

As for monopoly, there is no such word at this time, not to mention that there are jewels from aristocratic families, and many craftsmanship are only passed on from family members and not from outsiders these days, and everyone is accustomed to it.

And Luo Shixing didn't intend to monopolize it all the year round. Monopolizing technology is a very terrible thing. Once some natural or man-made disasters occur, it may lead to loss.

Even if it is not lost, it is not so easy to rely on the manpower of Lingnan to continue to develop technology. Scientific research requires people.

He just wants to take an advantage, and when the military factories in Lingnan become popular and can supply a large amount, even if the military factories in other places can't threaten Lingnan, he will directly hand over the things to the court.

Now, it's not that he doesn't trust the court, but that he doesn't trust those who have done it.

Wu Zhao made a final decision: "I will do as you say, you and Wu Chengsi will make a plan, and then write a memorial and submit it."

Luo Shixing was at a loss for a moment, how to plan this?He turned his head to look at Wu Chengsi, only to find that this one also had blank eyes and a dazed expression, and he couldn't help closing his eyes.

He suspected that Wu Zhao had found him a new recruit to lead the team.

After the military parade ended, everyone had another meal in the East Palace.

Li Dan was very grateful to Luo Shixing while having someone arrange it, because most of the ingredients for this banquet were delivered by Luo Shixing under the banner of supplementing the children's nutrition.

If there is no gift from Luo Shixing, there is a high probability that he will not be able to cook so many dishes, and it may even make everyone hungry.

If that was the case, it would be too embarrassing. I really don't want to take the opportunity to hint to the courtiers that my family has been being abused, and then arouse everyone's sympathy and force Wu Zhao.

Let’s not mention whether Wu Zhao will be angry or not, just say that there are very few people in the court who will pity you because you are miserable. They will only think that the emperor’s heir is really bad, and the emperor looks down on him. Everyone will try to figure it out through this matter. Wu Zhao's attitude, and then make things worse.

Although the Eastern Palace is not particularly furnished, and it is not very new, at least it is worthy of the status of the Eastern Palace.

What's more, Li Dan can still find an excuse to say that he wants to be frugal and contribute to the imperial court's expedition to Tubo.

But even if he didn't say it, many people could tell that some of the things at the banquet should have come from Ling Dinghou.

Among other things, only Lingdinghou has the ability to transport those seafood, and it is not unheard of in other places, but every time it is shipped, it costs a lot of money. Except for winter, ice is a very precious resource at other times. After this trip, it is certain that they will lose money, and they will lose a lot.

If you want not to lose money, you have to increase the price, but the firm under Ling Dinghou sells it cheaper than others, who wants to buy from those people?

Many people don't understand why the price of seafood in Lingdinghou is so low. They are also wondering if Lingdinghou's men have some special skills, but it seems that they are also refrigerated for transportation, and even for freshness, put There are more ice cubes than them.

According to the normal price, it is estimated that all the belongings can be lost if it is sold several times at that price.

It's a pity that Ling Dinghou not only didn't lose money, but he also made a lot of money.

Everyone didn't understand, of course that didn't matter, the important thing was that Marquis Ling Ding was delivering something to the East Palace.

Luo Shixing's attitude may not become a trend, but it is the only one who can be unscrupulous in the Great Zhou Dynasty, play a temper and resign and make the empress find a way to coax her back.

Most people think that Luo Shixing was favored because he figured out His Majesty's intentions, and he dared to do so. Not to mention that His Majesty had already decided on the candidate for the crown prince, at least the emperor's heir and the Wu brothers were on the same starting line. King Ling will also return.

Everyone's attitude towards Li Dan was more polite.

Luo Shixing didn't move forward this time. He glanced at Li Dan, and suddenly became a little worried. Now Li Dan is only in a slightly better situation. No matter who the crown prince is given to, it only has the right to use it. The real ownership is in the hands of the emperor. of.

If Li Dan has frequent contacts with courtiers, then...

Luo Shixing felt that he really couldn't finish worrying about this. He didn't want to worry too much at first, but he still couldn't hold back. After the banquet was over, he deliberately stayed a little longer, and found an opportunity to find Li Dan and whispered: "Pay attention to the people who come and go. Too much contact."

He can't say more. The abolition of many princes in history does not necessarily mean that there is any major problem in itself, but that the emperor is getting old, the son is growing up, and the father has a sense of crisis.

What's more, Li Dan is much more dangerous than those princes now.

Fortunately, Li Dan was a sensible person, and immediately said: "From tomorrow, the East Palace will still be closed to thank guests."

He decided not to associate with anyone anymore, and he didn't care too much about whether he would lose the crown prince, not to mention that his own mother didn't look at it when she was choosing the crown prince.

Luo Shixing nodded, smiled, turned and left.

As soon as he went out, he saw Wu Chengsi waiting at the gate of the East Palace. At this time, Wu Chengsi was looking at him with resentment. Luo Shixing couldn't help getting goosebumps all over his body. He simply walked up to him and asked, "Wait for me." ?”

Wu Chengsi glanced at the East Palace and then at Luo Shixing. He originally wanted to ask what Luo Shixing had said to the emperor, but thinking that the other party might not be able to tell the truth, he finally had to sigh and ask: "Your Majesty entrusted us with the task, you Got an idea?"

Luo Shixing sorted out his thoughts and said, "This matter is obvious. Your Majesty wants the Ministry of War to be in charge. This is also an opportunity for you."

Wu Chengsi happens to be Minister of the Ministry of War now, so it is not easy for Wu Zhao to find a good job for Wu Chengsi.

Even if following Luo Shixing can't make a big splash, at least there won't be any major problems.

Wu Chengsi nodded: "Exactly, the munitions factory you mentioned must be registered."

Luo Shixing followed him as he slowly walked out and said, "Not only must the factory be registered, but the annual output must also be issued by the imperial court. It cannot be built casually. When the time comes, the accounts will be confused, and even a little loss will easily lead to major problems."

Surprised, Wu Chengsi quickly wrote it down and asked, "What else?"

Luo Shixing added: "In addition to this, the military needs to be deployed uniformly by the imperial court, so there must be a green... cough, special passage from Lingnan to the armory to avoid being looted. These things must not fall into the hands of others."

Wu Chengsi nodded vigorously: "Is there any more?"

Just as Luo Shixing was about to continue talking, he suddenly turned around and looked at Wu Chengsi: "Which one of us is the Minister of War? Shouldn't you remind me of this?"

Although Luo Shixing's title was high, but in the imperial court, he didn't look at the title but only the official position. In terms of official position, Luo Shixing must be under Wu Chengsi.

Of course, even in terms of title, Wu Chengsi is high, he is a prince.

Wu Chengsi blushed when he heard this, and couldn't help scratching his head. In the past, he was one-sided when he was on duty. Others didn't even dare to question him, but in front of Luo Shixing, he unconsciously became weaker. .

If I have to say it, it's probably because this person's aura is indeed stronger.

In particular, for someone who has really been on the battlefield, the most important thing is that he really dare not give anyone face. Even the Zhang brothers, who he had to curry favor with before, have suffered a lot from Luo Shixing.

From then on, Wu Chengsi understood that although the Zhang brothers were favored, they were not really able to decide everything, and they were invulnerable.

Also since then, Wu Chengsi has never curry favor with the Zhang brothers like Wu Sansi.

But now it seems that he has changed the object of fawning, from a male favorite to a powerful minister.