"Your Majesty, the location has been determined. Please make your decision."
The next day.
Lin Bai came to the imperial study room again.
You can’t hide anyway, so be active! I stopped by the Ministry of Works to see if there was anything I could do in Tiangong Camp. This was a rare opportunity.
"oh!"
Zhu Tianzheng said, "Where to choose?"
Lin Bai said: "Go back to Your Majesty, Changjin County."
Zhu Tianzheng frowned slightly, took out the map and looked at it.
On the side, Jiang Huaishui, Minister of the Ministry of Industry, said: "Mr. Lin, Changjin County is not suitable! This place is not far from Youzhou, there is a danger of war, and it is almost out of Hedong, so there is not much danger to the victims. benefit."
Zhu Tianzheng nodded, "That's right! Why did you choose this place?"
Lin Bai said: "Your Majesty, the disaster in Hedong is not a big problem with the relief money raised last time. We only need to wait for the autumn harvest to alleviate the disaster."
"And the Ping An County model cannot solve the fundamental problem. The fundamental problem is grain production. This will naturally be solved after the potatoes and sweet potatoes are harvested."
"On the contrary, Chosin..."
The general truth is nothing more than what Yan Ruxue said.
Zhu Tianzheng is not stupid. Large-scale infrastructure construction can change the development of a place, but it will not work if there are too many.
To put it bluntly, it is the productivity issue of this era.
Before food production is increased, it will not be possible to spread it on a large scale.
"Your Majesty, it is precisely because this is a battleground for military strategists that I chose this place. Changjin has a large area of fertile land and a pleasant climate. If potatoes and sweet potatoes are planted on a large scale here, there will be a bumper harvest, and the time to supply the front line will also be shortened. Much shortened.”
"I believe that this place can be built into another line of defense after Youzhou, as well as a frontline granary."
Zhu Tianzheng was obviously moved.
He didn't know much about offensive and defensive construction, but the future described by Lin Bai was very good.
Immediately he looked at Jiang Huaishui and asked: "Master Jiang, can the cement in Ping'an County withstand the Northern cavalry?"
Jianghuai Shui said: "Your Majesty, the Cement Minister has tested it. It is indeed very strong and can cast a steel defense line. However, if a war breaks out, it remains to be seen how it will work."
Zhu Tianzheng nodded and looked at Yan Zhenlin, "What does Yan Xiang think?"
Yan Zhenlin said: "I think it is too risky. Although what Master Lin said is very reasonable, if there is a war ahead, all the investment will probably be wasted."
Hey!
Why did this old Yan sing the opposite tune?
It shouldn’t be!
No, this guy did it on purpose? Are you singing red and white faces with your brother?
Lin Bai was a little confused, but he was too lazy to care what the other party thought, and said directly: "Your Majesty, there are risks in everything you do, not to mention the major issues related to the stability of the border. This time the court does not need to pay too much, and can rely on the power of businessmen to consolidate It’s definitely a rare opportunity to attack and defend from the front line.”
Yan Zhenlin said: "How can Mr. Lin ensure that those businessmen dare to invest? Changjin County is no better than the hinterland of Hedong."
Zhu Tianzheng also nodded, "Not bad!"
"The risks in Changjin County are huge, and those businessmen will probably have some scruples."
Lin Bai said: "Your Majesty! This requires the support of the imperial court's policy. Businessmen pursue profit. As long as there is policy support, they will definitely go."
"Besides, many businessmen have already paid money."
Zhu Tianzheng's eyes lit up. Are you planning to tie those businessmen to the chariot? There seems to be no reason to refuse using businessmen's money to consolidate national defense without the help of the court.
After a pause, he nodded and said: "That's right!"
"I will leave this matter to you. What specific policy support is required, as well as the new city drawings and related matters, will be produced as soon as possible."
Zhu Tianzheng made the decision and the matter was settled.
Of course, this is destined to be a long process, and it is impossible to see results in a short time.
But no problem, take your time.
The group of people immediately left the imperial study room.
Jiang Huaishui said: "Congratulations to Mr. Lin. Your Majesty has given you such an important task. He will surely be promoted step by step in the future."
Lin Bai said: "Master Jiang's words are serious."
He has gradually gotten used to the clichés in official circles, and this is a boss from the Ministry of Industry, and he is just a pawn to avoid being beaten in the future.
Jiang Huaishui chuckled and said, "Don't be too harsh."
"My colleagues from the Ministry of Industry are waiting for Mr. Lin to come over. Mr. Lin should be reporting today, right?"
Lin Bai said: "Of course."
Jiang Huaishui nodded, "That's good, we'll see you soon."
With that he left.
Lin Bai was also preparing to say goodbye to Yan Zhenlin. This old fox had too many things in his belly and he had to stay away, otherwise he wouldn't even know he would be sold one day.
But at this time, Yan Zhenlin spoke up, "Do you know which of the six movies has the most fun?"
Lin Bai was startled for a moment and asked tentatively: "Hubu?"
Yan Zhenlin said: "Although the Ministry of Revenue is in charge of the world's money and food, these things have a fixed amount. It is clear at a glance how much tax is paid. It is not that easy to move it, and it also requires a name."
The implication is that this is talking about the Ministry of Industry.
There is no fixed cost for various projects of the Ministry of Industry, and it is too easy to manipulate.
Lin Bai was not surprised either.
Don’t let this happen too much in the future.
"This has nothing to do with Xiaguan, right? Xiaguan is just responsible for producing the drawings."
This time it’s not about auditing the accounts. It doesn’t matter who is greedy or loves whom.
Yan Zhenlin said: "What about last time? Last time you raised so much money, I'm afraid a lot of people hate you. There must be a lot of people from the Ministry of Industry here, so remember to be careful."
After that he left.
There won't be so many people who are idle and painful, right?
have to!
there is always a solution to a problem.
…
"Master Lin."
Ministry of Industry.
Yuanwai Lang Song and his entourage had been waiting for him for a long time. His official position was half a level lower than that of a doctor. At this moment, they came forward with eager faces.
"Mr. Lin, you are finally here. Mr. Jiang just told me that I will be waiting here."
Song Yixing was probably in his thirties, with a shrewd look in his eyes.
Lin Bai smiled and said, "Thank you, Mr. Song."
The two of them entered the Ministry of Industry together. Because Lin Bai was responsible for the planning and construction of the new city, which was still in the design stage for the time being, they went directly to the Clerical Office, where the officials responsible for design were located.
Lin Bai took a look and found that most of the good guys were elderly academics.
Apart from himself, Song and his party are considered the youngest.
He finally understood why this guy was so attentive. Anyone who faced such a group of old guys every day would go crazy.
However, these old guys were very interested in Lin Bai.
Because they have all seen the planning map of Ping An New City.
Those things are undoubtedly very shocking to people of this era. Not to mention anything else, just the simple meticulous paintings have already amazed these old guys.
There were no pencils in this era, so drawings were still done with brushes, which were as simple and refreshing as pencils.
Seeing Lin Bai coming, everyone gathered around and asked questions non-stop.
"My lords, this kind of meticulous painting requires a special pencil, so let's get the pencil first today."
"Master Song, why don't we go to the warehouse to see if there are any materials for making?"
Lin Bai smiled. Tiangong Camp had just started and lacked a lot of things. He was worried that he had no excuse to go to the Ministry of Works warehouse. Now it was better.
These old scholars are quite cute!
…
Some people died, but not completely...
