"No no no no……"
They hurriedly waved their hands, even their knees became weak, and they almost knelt down for her: "Master Zheng, we never dare to have such an idea, as long as they stop bullying us and are willing to work with us to build the palace and the capital. , and we will be satisfied if it benefits the people."
Zheng Quchi was stunned after hearing this. Hearing their humble request, his whole body felt bad.
"You...can you have some ambition?" she asked weakly.
Yes, can they have some ambition?
Several adults in Hualin Garden looked ashamed and defeated.
"Master Zheng, we are useless. It is a fact that the craftsmanship of Ye country is far inferior to that of other countries. They are right. Apart from working from dawn to dusk and being diligent, we have nothing to offer."
"Actually, we also want to arrogantly tell them from Nanlinyuan to get out of our Ye country, but..." They smiled bitterly: "We dare not, because they left, what will happen to Canngling Dayan, and what will happen to the people of Canling What to do, and what to do with the construction and renovation of the camp in the future?”
"To be honest, we people can still build palaces, temples and pavilions. Things like bridges, streets, water conservancy, boats, cars, etc. are complex, but they are far behind them. We really want to learn from them and improve ourselves. , But it’s not that easy. They don’t even bother to take us with them. If you don’t want to take us with you, just don’t take us with you. As long as they are willing to work seriously, there will be nothing difficult for us.”
After hearing their inner words, Zheng Quchi realized that they were not cowardly and cowardly as she thought at first, but had always been very sensible, and would rather endure the humiliation and bear the burden on themselves than take the overall situation into consideration.
Zheng Quchi immediately reflected on himself: "I was not careful enough. I only focused on trying to gain temporary momentum, but ignored the actual problems. Thank you for your suggestions."
As she spoke, she bowed her hands to them and bowed her head slightly to express her gratitude.
However, everyone in Hualin Garden was shocked by her actions and hurriedly said at a loss: "Don't dare, Master Zheng is too polite."
As a new manager, the first thing he needs to establish when he takes office is the trust of his subordinates in him. Zheng Quchi naturally has this social experience.
After having a friendly chat with them, she also found an opportunity to formally meet them and express her acceptance speech.
"From now on, we will be colleagues. You don't know me well, and I don't know you well, but I am confident that we can become partners working hand in hand in the future. I will treat myself strictly and do everything with justice and decency. You must, don’t talk about right and wrong, and don’t judge your promotion based on closeness. I hope that I can enter into a relationship of mutual trust with you, achieve mutual success, and work together to achieve fruitful monumental results for the generals and supervisors, and realize that we are the country of Ye and the generals. The ambition to serve as a prisoner and work for the welfare of the people.”
She looked at them with bright and solemn eyes, showing both sincerity and friendliness as well as a calm and confident temperament. The combination of the two feelings gave her the necessary leadership charm.
After listening, they were stunned for a while.
"Ah, I'm sure. Mr. Zheng has such lofty ambitions that we can't match. I hope you will study hard and strive for progress."
This great craftsman seemed to be different from what all of them thought. Although they were not as preconceived as Nan Linyuan, who believed that the great craftsman must be a charming and scheming girl, but because they did not understand, they would be affected by the rumors to some extent. He was biased against her.
But right now, regardless of anything else, just listening to her thoughtful conversation, you can tell that she is a very thoughtful, humble and courteous person. Although she is a woman, she also has the magnanimity and boldness of a man.
Some of the worries and conflicts that they had originally suppressed in their hearts had mostly dissipated in this moment, and the remaining small part was naturally the eternal gender gap.
A dignified man is led by a little woman. They neither adapt to it nor know how to get along with a female boss. It is really a headache and embarrassment.
But this matter was decided by His Highness the Crown Prince. The blood energy in the entire Ye Palace has not been blown away yet. Who dares to argue with His Highness the Crown Prince at this moment and does not want to lose his life?
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The group returned to Hualin Garden. On the way, Chief Secretary Jiang Yuan introduced the surrounding environment to Zheng Quchi as she walked. She saw an office space similar to that of Nanlin Garden. There were several tables and chairs inside, and cases and books were piled high on the walls. There are some drawings and maps hanging, and three rows of bookshelves are filled with books and files. Everything looks messy but has an inexplicable sense of harmony.
They had an independent room for the master craftsman to work in. After she pushed the door and walked in, she found that the single office room was very clean. She wiped the table and saw no dust. She saw the bookshelf. There are many books and documents left on it.
She first flipped through a book on professional experience, which should have been left by her predecessor in this position. The author marked on it was Dajiang Fengji.
By studying this book, Zheng Quchi fully understood the relevance of his current position.
Hualin Garden and Nanlin Garden are both lower-level departments under the supervision of generals.
As for the reform order to oversee the construction of a country's civil engineering craftsmen, the officials in charge of the Fourth Department, the Second Garden, and the Hundred Works. There are three master craftsmen in her position, but there is only one master craftsman. At present, Only Zheng Quchi holds the post, and the other two are vacant.
There are four young craftsmen, three are currently employed and one is vacant.
The two gardens (Hualin Garden and Nanlin Garden) are responsible for the inner city of Shengjing, the Imperial Ancestral Temple of the capital, the altars of the suburbs, the inner and outer guos, terraces, halls, towers, pavilions and buildings, etc., and their contents are complex. Just like moving bricks, move them wherever they are needed.
The four divisions are left, right, middle, and Zhen, which are respectively responsible for the work of craftsmen such as building blocks, mud painting, enameling, boats and chariots, military battles, stable husbandry, stone cutting, pottery clay, etc.
As a master craftsman, she works in shifts, which means that she has to work in these departments within a year to deal with "difficult diseases" in each department.
No, I was wrong just now. She is the brick, and she can move it wherever it is needed.
"No wonder this position that is supposed to appoint three people has not been filled yet. Do you think we are going to hire an all-round handyman who has to take care of everything and do everything?"
She seemed to have been deceived. The job of the great craftsman was to earn a salary of two thousand dan, but he had to do eight thousand dan's worth of work. Unless... she would learn from other courtiers and go through the motions just like other courtiers. , In fact, if you don’t do anything, you can live a leisurely life.
But just when she thought this, there was a knock on the door from outside: "Mr. Zheng, are you busy?"
"No, come in."
I saw a tall, thin young man pushing open the door and walking in. He had a smile on his face, his long neck stretched forward, and his back and neck formed an arc like a bow. In terms of shape, it was a bit deducted, but he He has a kind face, bright eyes, and a calm and direct attitude when looking at people, which actually leaves a good impression on others.
"My subordinate Liang Tian has met Mr. Zheng."
"No need to be polite, do you have anything to do with me?" Zheng Quchi raised his hand.
Liang Tian saw that Mr. Zheng had a cheerful personality and didn't like other people's politeness, so he didn't delay and said directly: "It's the people from the palace who are urging us to start construction. This... this matter needs to be discussed in detail, so my subordinates came here specially. Master Zheng, please join us."
Hearing this, Zheng Quchi expressed her understanding. She nodded and said, "Okay, I'll tidy up and go over."
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After Zheng Quchi put the previously read books back to their original positions, he went to the Hualin Garden office. He saw that the main staff were basically there, and the group began to hold meetings and discussions before routine project construction.
Zheng Quchi participated in it for the first time and found it very fresh. The whole process was basically based on listening and gaining experience, and he learned a lot about contemporary architecture information and related content.
For example, houses made of stone are obviously stronger and more durable, so why are all the sleeping halls in Ye State abandoned, instead preferring to build with wood?
It turns out that this is related to the five elements of Feng Shui.
Wood represents the growth of all things, while stone symbolizes lifelessness, so those in power throughout the ages have tabooed this.
As for the layout of the building, it is also very particular. It must take into account the majesty of the royal family, the overall harmony of the capital, the feng shui environment, and various taboo contents. If you are not careful, it is easy to stumble on this.
"I'm afraid things are a bit troublesome." The chief clerk looked sad.
Zheng Quchi said, "What's the trouble?"
"If we imitate the old style for the new bed His Highness wants, I'm afraid we won't be able to satisfy His Highness. But if we try to introduce something new from the old, we're afraid it will be self-defeating." He sighed.
Zheng Quchi didn't realize how difficult it was. She put forward her own opinion: "The palace is for people to live in, but everyone's preferences are different, so if you don't want to make mistakes, it's best to have it tailor-made."
Just like someone likes blue, the overall tone of the room will prefer blue. This is the color. What if there are other special preferences? Therefore, the person who repairs the house and the person who lives in the house can communicate in detail and then make a final plan that is satisfactory to both parties.
As soon as she opened her mouth, she received unanimous praise and approval.
"Yes, Master Zheng is right."
"Master Zheng's words are insightful, and I deeply agree with them."
"Then please ask Mr. Zheng to ask His Highness the Crown Prince about his preferences as soon as possible. We can then perfect the drawing of the Zichen Palace and start construction at a selected date."
They immediately handed over paper and pens and looked at her expectantly and flatteringly.
Zheng Quchi: "..." She doesn't believe or spread rumors. Now she has been blacklisted by Yuan Xingzhou. She may not be able to meet their heavy expectations and delivery.
He thought so in his heart, but Zheng Quchi couldn't shirk it in the end.
Just because they said that it took several days to wash away the bloodstains in Yixiu Palace. Now the court is in chaos. The transfer, appointment, promotion and exile of officials are all decided by His Highness the Crown Prince. I heard that someone has been found out recently. The prince was furious when a major case occurred and ordered the execution of many officials involved on the spot.
Now everyone in the entire capital is frightened and working with their hearts on their mind. No one dares to take the initiative to provoke His Highness.
So they are afraid of death. They don't dare to disturb Yuan Xingzhou at this time, so they call her a relative?
As soon as the scene changed, Zheng Quchi was already standing in front of the magnificent palace with a notebook and pen. He was a little nervous and could not relax completely, but he was not too nervous because he had confidence in his heart.
Unexpectedly, a few days later, he was finally willing to see her.
Time is such a magical thing. I had seen him often before and didn't think it was anything. But when I saw him again after going through some things, I felt an inexplicable strangeness, as if the two of them had become strangers.
Yuan Xingzhou was dressed in a deep black robe and a golden crown on his head. His face had a bleak pale color, lacking the blood color that a normal person should have. His eyelids were deeply wrinkled, as if he had stayed up all night without sleeping. The gloom and coldness in his whole person lingered, even if he was smiling at the moment. (End of chapter)
