Mei Xin glanced at Li Shimin cautiously, then bowed to Princess Changle and replied:
"Young master said that if you want to coordinate and manage the construction of cement roads for nearly ten thousand people, a lot of calculations and statistics are needed.
But Butler Xiao, Yang Yuan, and Wan'er were all very busy and couldn't get away. So I asked a few slaves to come over and help with some statistical work within their capabilities. "
Princess Changle heard this and turned around to see her father looking thoughtful. She breathed a sigh of relief and said to Mei Xin:
"Can you tell me, what kind of things do you usually count?"
Mei Xin only hesitated slightly when she heard this, then bowed and said:
"Of course you can."
Then Mei Xin began to tell a few people about the various statistics that the four of her were responsible for on a daily basis.
From how many people are responsible for transporting cement and other construction materials to and from Chang'an and Lantian every day;
In Chang'an City and Lantian, how many people are responsible for smoothing the road, how many people are responsible for mixing cement, and how many people are responsible for lighting fires for cooking.
As for what supplies needed to be purchased every day and how much they would be sold for, everything was explained.
No matter how big or small, everything is clear and logical.
Li Shimin nodded frequently. At this moment, he understood why Qin Ming wanted these maids to take charge of this.
Without him, it’s just a matter of calculation.
Of course, there are some people present who don't want to hear this, such as Princess Yuzhang. Her head hurts when she hears these numbers.
So she just listened for a short while, then secretly pulled Chun Xing out of the front hall, looking here and there.
From time to time, I would also give some suggestions, such as where is suitable for planting flowers, where is suitable for digging a small pond, etc.
As for what was in the hall, after Princess Changle and Li Shimin listened to Mei Xin's story, they went to see the account books recorded by Mei Xin and her daughters.
After Li Shimin understood the whole thing, he was filled with emotion.
This long blue cement road can be built for nearly ten miles in just two days. This is partly due to the large number of people recruited and the strong transportation capacity of the four-wheeled carriages.
The main reason lies in the overall planning of Qin Ming and his few humble maids.
This is actually the same as marching in battle. If a general can understand the mission completion status of all brigades on the battlefield in real time (one brigade for every 100 people in the Tang Dynasty army).
And being able to command and dispatch all the brigade commanders in the army at any time through the herald according to the battlefield situation, and to be able to use their arms and fingers like an arm, then the combat effectiveness of this army will be extremely terrifying!
Li Shimin thought again of the Sixteenth Guards Competition proposed by Li Jing, the Duke of Wei a few days ago.
According to Li Jing's idea, it was also Qin Ming's idea.
When I think about it again, Qin Ming has been sitting in this small courtyard for the past two days. Through four yellow-haired girls and a dozen or so retinues, he has almost Wan Qingzhuang, and his command is in an orderly manner.
Li Shimin felt that he had underestimated Qin Ming's talent.
Judging from the methods he has displayed so far, that boy has definitely read a lot of military books, and it is impossible to say that he will still be a good fighter in the future.
No, such a handsome young man cannot be wasted. If he finds an opportunity, he must go to the battlefield to hone his skills. Who knows that in more than ten years, another position will appear in the Tang army, a new Optimus Jade Pillar!
After a while,
After Li Shimin took his two daughters out of the courtyard, he looked at the sun and asked Chun Xing:
"Do you know where the old man in my house usually fishes?"
Chun Xing didn't know why His Majesty asked this, but she pointed to the east and said honestly:
"If we go back to the Holy Land, the old man in the house usually fishes by the small river there, not far from here."
Li Shimin coughed slightly and said:
"Then you lead the way and I'll go take a look."
"promise."
After saying that, Chun Xing led everyone towards the river.
On the way, Li Shimin looked at the somewhat silent Li Lizhi and carefully recalled the conversation between the maid named Mei Xin and Chang Le in the small courtyard.
It seemed that her daughter suddenly fell silent after hearing the young girl's words of praise for Butler Xiao of Qin Mansion and Madam Yang.
Thinking of this, Li Shimin probably guessed what his daughter was thinking, and after thinking about it, he prepared to comfort his daughter with a few words.
"Li Zhi, why do you look so worried? What are you thinking about?"
When Li Lizhi heard Li Shimin's question, she put away those messy thoughts, smiled at Li Shimin and said:
"My son, I was just thinking that although the courtyard is small, it is really unique. When I have the opportunity in the future, I will also build a room in the house."
Princess Yuzhang immediately became energetic after hearing this. She held Li Lizhi's arm with one hand and said with a smile:
"Fifth sister, the two of us have thought of going together. I have thought about it. I will build a yard like that later, and I will plant some flowers in the yard and dig a few small ponds. It will definitely be very beautiful. OK!"
"Fifth sister, let me tell you..."
At this moment, Li Shimin suddenly felt a headache. If Yuzhang, a silly girl, married to the Qin family, would she be bullied?
On the other side, after Qin Ming came out of the temporary command post, he was not in a hurry to return to the mansion. He first went to the construction site and looked at the progress of the project, and then wandered to the river.
Qin Ming couldn't help but curl up the corners of his mouth when he thought of the old man patting his chest when he went out this morning and promising that he would catch a hundred catties of fish.
There is an old saying that when people grow old, they become like children. Qin Ming understands this sentence deeply now.
Not since the carp in the Qin Mansion were eaten last time, Li Yuan started to get involved with the carp in the river, especially after hearing some fishing friends on Zhuangzi say that it is easier to catch big fish in the early morning.
The old man would hold a small bench and sit by the river to fish every day when the time came.
So since Qin Ming returned home and discovered the old man's behavior, he was both happy and sad. The happy old man now goes to bed early and gets up early, and he no longer needs to be urged.
Sadly, Qingwan had to get up very early to cook for the old man, which made Qin Ming unable to see Xiao Qingwan when he got up every day these days.
This can't help but make Qin Ming feel a little disappointed!
After waking up every morning, I have to recite the Purifying Mantra silently several times before I can get up and get dressed.
After Xiao Qingwan and Sishe saw Qin Ming, they waved to Qin Ming from a distance.
The two of them didn't dare to speak loudly, lest the old man would throw the blame for the small catch on their heads again.
After Uncle Fu saw Qin Ming, he hurriedly smiled and saluted Qin Ming, but also said nothing.
Qin Ming waved to Uncle Fu, then glanced at the bucket next to the old man, and cast a questioning look at Xiao Qingwan.
Wan'er understood and glanced at the old man who was sitting upright beside him, then gently shook her head towards Qin Ming.
He understood immediately, took a bench from the side, sat down next to the old man, and asked with a smile:
"Old man, how was today's catch?"
Li Yuan turned his head and rolled his eyes at Qin Ming, and said angrily:
"What's wrong? Are you here to see my joke again?"
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