Zhao Helun looked hesitant: "My lord, have you really decided to announce the results? I think it is not necessary at all. Young people have to save face, right?"

"It doesn't matter, young people should take a little hit, otherwise, they don't know what it means to be thick and thin." Zhu Han said with a half-smile.

Seeing Zhu Han's resolute attitude, Zhao Helun felt speechless. He had always heard how incredible this King of England was before.

Now it seems that the rumors are indeed unreliable.

The outcome was already clear, his students would definitely lose to the craftsmen from the Ministry of Industry. But His Royal Highness the King is determined to announce the results.

In this case, don't blame him for not giving face. It seems that they will not give up unless they release the real answer.

"Well, since the prince insists, I have no choice but to accept the order. Someone, please announce the results."

The Ministry of Industry officials who were relatively close to Zhu Han and Zhao Helun exchanged several looks with each other.

Their faces were full of ridicule.

Everyone thinks that the students of Huangzhuang will definitely lose this time.

They were not particularly clear about the previous data, and did not know whether the calculations were correct.

But those at the back are simply laughable.

Even though they are officials, they are basically not responsible for specific construction matters.

But he also knew that there was no way to build a stone bridge in three months.

Young people are young people. They don't know what it means to do things down-to-earth, and they can only make delusions out of thin air.

It would be fine if they were somewhere else. As students of the King of England, no one would care about them.

However, they still have to overestimate their capabilities and challenge the generals of the Ministry of Industry.

only……

These smug officials didn't notice.

Wei Chi, the envoy of the Ministry of Industry, suddenly became solemn after hearing the data given by the students in Huangzhuang.

"How can this be?"

As a craftsman who can work in the Ministry of Works, Wei Chi has such seniority and has participated in countless projects.

And it is different from those pure officials.

A craftsman like Wei Chi really has to personally participate in this kind of project.

Others may need to estimate the answer to the question in front of them, but Wei Chi can come up with it.

Because Wei Chi has personally built many similar bridges.

Just when Weichi was shocked, officials from the Ministry of Works began to loudly announce the answer.

"The bridge in this topic is the Lingjiang Bridge, 260 miles north of Yanjing!"

"The Lingjiang Bridge shares 3,754,170 kilograms of stone..."

As soon as he read this, the official from the Ministry of Industry felt as if there were chicken feathers in his throat, and his voice suddenly stopped.

Officials from the Ministry of Industry and many craftsmen also widened their eyes in disbelief.

"Wait, did you pronounce it wrong?"

"This is absolutely impossible. Why are the data they gave almost exactly the same as the answer?"

"I protest, they must have cheated!"

Many people cannot accept this result.

They couldn't believe that the figures given by the craftsmen from the Ministry of Industry were not as accurate as those given by Zhu Han's students. How could this be possible?

"We didn't cheat." Zhang Yunjie retorted aggrievedly.

Liu Shenhong also glared at them angrily: "If you can't compare with us, you'll say we cheated. Can you save some face?"

Other students from Huangzhuang also refuted.

It's a pity that compared with the officials of the Ministry of Works and the craftsmen, their number is too small.

Soon, the voices of Huangzhuang students were drowned out by various accusations.

"How can you people, who have never even done any work at first glance, know how many stones and people are needed to build a bridge?"

"I used to wonder what gave you so much courage to challenge the craftsmen of our Ministry of Industry. You guys have been prepared to cheat for a long time. No wonder you are so confident."

Two fists are no match for four hands. Even if the Huangzhuang students have something to say, they can't say it now.

Just when they were about to be overwhelmed by the fierce public opinion.

A roar silenced everyone's voices.

"Shut up to me, everyone!"

bump!

Zhu Han slammed the table, and his angry roar instantly silenced everyone's voices.

The officials from the Yanjing Ministry of Industry and craftsmen who had been talking endlessly just now were all silent and did not dare to say another word.

Zhu Han stood up and looked at them condescendingly.

"What? Are you suspecting that my students are cheating?"

Zhao Helun hurriedly replied: "Please, Your Majesty, please temporarily calm down the thunderous anger. I don't dare to do this."

This old guy is hiding his sword in a smile again.

What he said was that he didn't dare, not that he didn't.

Zhu Han smiled coldly: "This king is surprised. These questions were written out on the spot and selected by drawing lots. The specific questions were also chosen by people from your Ministry of Works, right?"

"In this case, are you going to tell me how my students cheated?"

The officials from the Ministry of Industry and the craftsmen all lowered their heads and did not dare to look at Zhu Han.

But you can tell by looking at their expressions.

I am still quite unconvinced by Zhu Han's words.

"Keep reading!" Zhu Han coldly ordered the Ministry of Industry official who was reading the answer.

The officials from the Ministry of Industry did not dare to go against Zhu Han's words.

However, the voice of reading the answer suddenly became much lower than before.

"We hired 9,103 craftsmen and civilian laborers, and the construction time was two years, two months, and fifteen days."

The officials and craftsmen had already suspected Zhu Han's students of cheating. Now that all the answers have been read out, these people are even more sure of their guesses.

If we can calculate the materials used in such detail, it is still barely acceptable.

Even the number of employees and construction time are so detailed.

That is simply impossible.

They were just impressed by Zhu Han's power, and they didn't dare to show it.

Even Zhao Helun, the minister of the Ministry of Industry, looked neither yin nor yang, and raised his fist to Zhu Han: "The prince's students are indeed geniuses. I admire them, I admire them!"

Zhang Yunjie was completely angered by them: "You bunch of uneducated guys, if you can't do it yourself, do you think others can't do it too?"

"In this case, this question will be immediately invalidated. Your people from the Ministry of Industry can now freely test us with questions, and we will check the calculations on the spot until you are satisfied. Is this okay with the head office?"

Zhu Han glared at Zhang Yunjie angrily.

This silly kid, someone else fell into a trap, so why did you stupidly get in?

Fortunately he followed.

if not……

Even if students like myself have great abilities, I'm afraid they won't be able to display much.

Zhao Helun said reluctantly: "Isn't this not good? After all, the result of the first game has already come out. If we compete again, if something unexpected happens..."

In and out of words, it seemed that he was thinking about the students of Huangzhuang.

The reality is that if they compete again, the Huangzhuang students who are not prepared to "cheat" will definitely not be able to win.

Zhu Han originally didn't want to agree.

He is a majestic prince, so he can just give the orders directly to the people in the Ministry of Industry.

Who dares not to listen?

The reason for conducting the roundabout competition has nothing to do with the officials of the Ministry of Industry. Zhu Han just wanted the craftsmen to be convinced.

After all, the efficiency of being ordered to do something is completely different from doing it on your own initiative.

In particular, these craftsmen are still the most advanced group in the Ming Dynasty.

If it only concerned the officials of the Ministry of Industry, Zhu Han might have learned from his elder brother in history and cut them all to save worry.

"Your Majesty, please help me."

Not only Liu Hongren and Zhang Yunjie, but other students in Huangzhuang also asked Zhu Han for permission.

He was obviously relying on his own ability, but he was framed as cheating by a group of ignorant guys.

It would be strange if they could be convinced.

"Okay!" his student requested, and Zhu Han naturally had no reason not to agree.

but……

Zhu Han said dissatisfied: "Since my students have requests, I will give you a chance."

Upon hearing that Zhu Han agreed to compete again, the officials and craftsmen from the Ministry of Works showed ecstasy on their faces.

In their opinion, as long as they try it again, their side will definitely win.

But before they were overjoyed, Zhu Han snorted disdainfully: "But I cannot allow you to challenge my students without any restrictions."

As he spoke, Zhu Han stretched out a finger: "I will only give you one chance once. I don't care what questions you ask, but you can only ask one question. After this question, no more ambiguities are allowed."

Zhao Helun's old face smiled like a chrysanthemum: "Did you hear that? The prince has given you a chance, but you can't push it too far."

The officials of the Ministry of Industry and the craftsmen said in unison: "Thank you, Your Majesty, for your grace."

Zhu Han seemed dissatisfied, but in fact he didn't care at all. Although these craftsmen from the Ministry of Industry are top talents. But after all, they are just the top talents of this era.

People who live in agricultural society will never know the horror of industrial society, no matter in any aspect.

Even if there is a powerful craftsman among them who is comparable to Lu Ban. Their computing abilities are not as good as those of his students.

The officials of the Ministry of Industry and the craftsmen were discussing what problem to raise.

Liu Shenhong came to Zhu Han eagerly: "The students made their own decisions and delayed the prince's plan. Please don't be the same as the students."

Zhu Han kicked Liu Shenhong on the calf, neither lightly nor harshly, and glared at Zhang Yunjie fiercely: "You also know that you are wrong?"

Liu Shenhong and Liu Shenhong nodded quickly.

"You little bastards, even if we compete ten times, we will still win. But you have to know that no matter what, you can't let the enemy lead you by the nose."

While Zhu Han was reprimanding his students, the officials of the Ministry of Industry and the craftsmen were also quarreling over what was going on.

Several people pitched their ideas, but they were quickly rejected.

"This won't work. Even if they don't know the topic in advance, they should be able to guess it. It's so famous."

An official from the Ministry of Industry said impatiently: "This won't work, and that won't work either. Is this problem still going to be resolved?"

Among the crowd, a helpless voice sounded: "If it doesn't work... I'll suggest one."

brush!

Everyone's eyes were focused on the speaker.

This man looked older than Wei Chi. It would be very difficult just to stand there without someone to support you.

But after seeing this person, all the generals in the Ministry of Industry became excited.

This person's qualifications are still above Wei Chi.

"Mr. Wei, do you have any good questions? Tell us quickly."

"We should have asked Mr. Wei to come up with the question a long time ago."

The craftsmen started asking questions.

Mr. Wei cleared his throat: "Haven't you ever thought about the Hall of Prayer for Good Harvests?"

When the originally excited craftsmen heard this topic, their expressions suddenly turned bitter.

Someone complained depressedly: "Mr. Wei, this must not work, right? The Hall of Prayer for Good Harvests is too famous, as long as..."

The person who spoke secretly glanced in the direction of Zhu Han and saw that Zhu Han was reprimanding the students and did not pay attention to his side. Then he lowered his voice and explained: "When those people were calculating, His Royal Highness could completely let him go." The data sent to the Hall of Prayer for Good Harvests cannot be hidden from anyone at all."

There was a proud smile on Mr. Wei's face: "What do you little bastards know? This Hall of Prayer for Good Harvests was built under my supervision during the reign of Meng Yuan Tianli. During the previous war, there was a fire in the palace and many files were burned. Yes, the files of this Hall of Prayer for Good Harvests are also among them."

Then Mr. Wei changed the topic: "Moreover, the construction of the Hall of Prayer for Good Harvests is complicated and uses a lot of materials. It is even more difficult to calculate it."

The craftsmen of the Yanjing Ministry of Industry suddenly realized that ginger is still hotter.

However, Mr. Wei has not finished speaking yet.

In the shocked eyes of everyone, he continued with a smile: "Also, when we set the question, we can just talk about the Hall of Prayer for Good Harvests. However, this Hall of Prayer for Good Harvests is not just the palace above, the base below is also part of the Hall of Prayer for Good Harvests."

Not to mention the craftsmen from the Ministry of Industry, even the officials were stunned.

The so-called people become better with old age, should they be talking about this old guy, right?

Asking a question can lead to so many twists and turns.

As promised, what about Meng Hulu, who is obsessed with crafts and has never been good at interpersonal communication?

The people from the Ministry of Industry discussed it for a while.

I found that the topic proposed by Mr. Wei was really the most appropriate one at the moment.

Zhu Han's students may fall into Zhu Han's trap if they are not careful.

"The Hall of Prayer for Good Harvests?" When Zhu Han heard this topic, he couldn't help but frown.

The students of Huangzhuang are not afraid of challenges at all. Immediately I started to calculate in an orderly manner.

Zhu Han said something like Zhao Helun: "Zhao Shangshu, if I remember correctly. Some files about the Mengyuan Palace must have been destroyed, right?"

"Are you sure you can provide the correct answer? If you let me know that you are randomly asking questions, then don't blame me for being rude."

Zhao Helun smiled happily: "Your Majesty, please don't worry, we have invited the craftsman who is in charge of the construction of the Hall of Prayer for Good Harvests. He has written down all the data, and it will definitely not be wrong."

(End of chapter)