"The Hidden Palace has become a big burden for the imperial court. If Gongzi Shu hadn't taken over, I would have had no choice but to watch its decline!"
"The Twelve Lineages of the Hidden Palace are after all sinners. Their inheritance is incomplete. Even if they rely on the imperial court, there are no amazing talents. They can only be regarded as average!"
A gleam of light appeared in Qin Wangzheng's eyes, and he said in a faint tone: "The most amazing and talented person in the hidden palace is Zhao Gao!"
"I don't know what this kid wants to do..."
........
"Shang Shu, the central official system was formulated, and my subordinates also read some of the contents, but..."
Zhao Gao walked into the study and looked at Zhao Shu, hesitant to speak.
Zhao Shu glanced at Zhao Gao and poured a cup of hot tea for him: "Say!"
"Whatever you have to say is what you want here!"
"You also know that I come from the military, so I just go straight to the point, no need to beat around the bush!"
"Now that the Qin Dynasty dominates the world, we are just crossing the river by feeling the stones. There is no precedent to follow. No one is a prophet. We can only keep trying and making mistakes!"
“So, if you have an idea, say it!”
"I, Da Qin, will not be punished for my words!"
"promise!"
Nodding in agreement, Zhao Gao smiled bitterly: "My subordinate Meng Lang, thank you Shangshu for your advice!"
Picking up the tea cup and taking a sip, Zhao Gao said in a deep voice: "Shang Shu, the reform of the official system is destined to shake some interests. I am afraid that the Shangshu Office and the Shangshu will be at the forefront!"
"He even went so far as to openly challenge the minister in the court hall!"
"Um!"
Nodding slightly, Zhao Shu took a sip of hot tea and said with a smile: "You can see this, which means that all these years by the king's side have not been in vain!"
"The bustle in the world is all for the benefit of the coming, and the hustle and bustle of the world is for the benefit of the going!"
"However, this is our responsibility. We will not hesitate to die for the sake of Great Qin!"
"This is also the reason why I dragged the eldest son into the Shangshu office in the first place. At the same time, I have an issue with the chief historian, the prime minister, the general, and the state lieutenant about this!"
"There are risks, but they are all within control!"
"Shang Shu is wise!"
At this moment, Zhao Gao was sincerely convinced.
What he thought of, Zhao Shu had already thought of and solved it. Such vision and means really shocked Zhao Gao.
Another person who has such means and abilities, and also has vision, is Qin Wangzheng.
"Since the Minister has already made a plan in his mind, my subordinates can rest assured!"
Looking at Zhao Gao, Zhao Shu changed the subject and said, "Now you are familiar with everyone in the Shangshu Office!"
"What do you think of them?"
Hearing this, Zhao Gao pondered for a moment, and then said word by word to Zhao Shu: "Including the eldest son, everyone has their own strengths!"
“Specialization is different!”
Regarding what Zhao Gao said, Zhao Shu nodded in approval: "The great dynasty meeting is coming, and you are under great pressure. Neither the eldest son nor Chen Ping have any experience in serving as officials!"
"So, you need to pay more attention to the affairs of the Shangshu Office!"
"promise!"
Nodding in agreement, Zhao Gao felt excited.
He felt valued. As a close servant of Qin Wangzheng, even though he was talented, he was only responsible for some things in the CRRC Mansion.
But, it's different now.
He is participating in it and building a new Great Qin!
.........
On this day, news came from the Twelve Businessmen.
The deacon of Twelve Shang walked into the study and said to Zhao Shu: "Master, our people have news. They have found a vein of Shi Nie near Neishi!"
"Um!"
Nodding slightly, Zhao Shu's eyes were full of joy. He knew in his heart that coal would be an important link in making Qin Dynasty transition from the Bronze Age to the Iron Age.
After all, blast furnace steelmaking requires terrifying temperatures.
In this regard, the role of charcoal is far less than that of coal.
After taking a sip of hot tea, a smile flashed across Zhao Shu's eyes: "Notify Yin Gong Trading Company and ask Lang Ning to go and press this vein!"
“Then start mining!”
"The mined stone nirvana needs to be washed with water!"
"promise!"
Zhao Shu naturally knew that there were several large coal mines in this place in later generations, but in this era, various technologies were immature and needed to be developed step by step.
At least, the water-washed coal technology in Daqin is not yet mature.
However, he never underestimated the ancients.
In the past, coal had so few applications that it was ignored by people, but it is different now. Once Yin Palace intervenes, it is not impossible to take science and technology further with the current foundation of Yin Palace and Da Qin.
Anyway, R&D and progress require money.
What Zhao Shu lacks most is money and food!
.........
"At the same time, prepare the car. I will go to Zhangtai Palace!"
"promise!"
Zhao Shu knew in his heart that he had to communicate with Qin Wangzheng about this matter.
He can reorganize the Hidden Palace, but mineral veins like Shi Nie, like iron ore, are strategic resources and he cannot dispose of them at will.
You must ask the King of Qin for instructions.
Half an hour later, Zhao Shu rushed to Zhangtai Palace: "I pay my respects to the king. The king will last for ten thousand years, and the Qin Dynasty will last for ten thousand years -!"
"sit!"
Seeing Zhao Shu arriving, Qin Wangzheng smiled and said, "How is the Shangshu Office doing lately?"
"What about Fusu's performance?"
Hearing this, Zhao Shu stood up, then turned to Qin Wangzheng and said: "The Shangshu Office has temporarily entered the formal stage. The eldest son's performance is remarkable!"
"It was a great help to me!"
"Hahaha, I know better than you what kind of person Fusu is!" King Qin Zheng smiled and said to Zhao Shu, "I heard that you changed the Nandou Chamber of Commerce to Yin Gong Trading Company?"
"Um!"
Seeing Zhao Shu nod, Qin Wangzheng paused and said, "Are you going to push the Hidden Palace to the front?"
"Um!"
Nodding slightly, Zhao Shu took a sip of tea and said to Qin Wangzheng: "Your Majesty, the properties of the Hidden Palace actually have a great overlap with the major official offices of the Qin Dynasty!"
"The twelve branches of the Hidden Palace are huge in number, but they can only be regarded as middle-class people!"
"The most outstanding one among them is Zhao Fu Ling!"
"However, the Hidden Palace is also a place where the descendants of sinners are placed. It has become an independent official office. Although it can be managed, it is just an official office with overlapping functions. It is just a waste of the court's energy and resources!"
Having said this, Zhao Shu smiled and said: "So, I plan to reorganize the Yin Palace so that the Yin Palace can support itself and at the same time provide taxes for the court instead of needing support from the court!"
"After all, the Hidden Palace is the private property of King Qin. Once the official system is reformed, it will be supported by the king's money and food!"
"So the reorganization of the Hidden Palace is imminent!"
"Besides, the Hidden Palace is also a huge resource. If it is used well, it will be of great benefit to the king and Great Qin!"
After taking a sip of hot tea, Qin Wangzheng took a deep look at Zhao Shu. He knew clearly that Zhao Shu's arrival was definitely not for this matter.
However, Qin Wangzheng still answered and said: "Then how do you plan to arrange the Hidden Palace?"
