Chapter 485 Su Qing, are you satisfied?

"Oh, really?" The emperor looked at Li Tai in surprise. "Qingque actually has such good vision?"

"Yeah, Qingque went home last night and thought about how to do this job well and not let Father down." Li Tai looked a little proud.

"That's right, Ayeshi is very pleased!" Looking at his most beloved son, the emperor nodded with satisfaction.

Li Tai smiled proudly at his brother and said, "Look, Aye is praising me!"

"Your Majesty, I have an idea!" Li Chengqian said slowly.

"Oh, what do you think, Mr. Gao?" The emperor thought it was about sugarcane.

Li Chengqian paused briefly to gather his thoughts, "Father, I think the Imperial College should also open two official schools.

An agricultural college specializing in farming, verifying ancient agricultural time records, revising and compiling the latest agricultural time books, and guiding farmers around the world in planting.

An engineering college with specialties in metallurgy, architecture, shipbuilding, bridge construction, water conservancy, etc., to elevate the status of craftsmen, train knowledgeable craftsmen, and promote the development of all walks of life in our country."

The emperor stroked his beard, thinking of the familiar recipe and taste, and silently looked at Su Ying who was silent.

There was surprise in the queen's eyes, but she still looked at Su Ying, wanting to confirm whether it was the eldest son's own idea or the suggestion of this young Lord Su.

Li Tai's smile froze on his face. His brother's suggestion was quite groundbreaking.

It will benefit the children from poor families, craftsmen, farmers and other lower-class people from all walks of life, benefit the country and the people, and will be supported by many people.

Li Tai looked at Su Ying with dissatisfaction. Why did she only mention it to her brother?

"Well, Your Majesty, I think the Crown Prince's suggestion is extremely necessary.

Building a firearms research institute inevitably requires recruiting a lot of craftsmen, which will cause many problems. The craftsmen's skills are all passed down by word of mouth, while the managers are only responsible for the work, and there is a clear distinction between them.

If a key craftsman encounters an accident, there will be a lack of technology or a gap, which will seriously hinder technological development.

Establishing professional colleges can, firstly, facilitate technical exchange, secondly, improve the skills of craftsmen, and thirdly, compile and summarize various technologies to prevent them from being lost.

Your Highness the Crown Prince has a far-sighted vision and a long-term perspective, and I deeply agree with him!"

Su Ying's words confirmed that this suggestion was indeed what the prince wanted.

The queen looked at her eldest son with a look of relief on her face.

"Well, in that case, it would be wise for you to come up with a practical plan and discuss it at the grand court meeting," the emperor said.

"Yes, father!" Li Chengqian bowed.

"Empress!" Helan Rongrong came in with palace maids, carrying several pieces of crimson brocade.

"Xiao Tao and Atang, do you like them?" asked Empress Changsun.

"Thank you, Your Majesty, for your reward! I like it!" This time, Xiaotao didn't need to teach him, Atang answered first.

"Haha, it seems that Atang really likes scarlet!" said the queen with a smile.

Atang smiled with her eyes curved, and when she saw the scarlet brocade, her eyes were glued to it and she couldn't take her eyes away.

"Thank you, Your Majesty, and Your Majesty! It's getting late, I'll take my leave!" Su Ying bowed.

"Mr. Su, why did Minister Lu's mother-in-law and daughter-in-law come to the Su Mansion to look for you this morning?" the emperor asked suddenly.

Ah Ying looked up in surprise. The emperor was still meddling in the trivial matters of the Zhang and Li families?

"Father, the mother-in-law and daughter-in-law of Minister Lu are too arrogant! They have the nerve to flatter the Su family and ask Master Su to be the second wife of the second son of the Lu family!

This is not a marriage proposal, it is clearly a humiliation, and he has the audacity to give face to the Su family.

What they said was that Lady Su had broken off her engagement and had passed the age of marriage, and no one in Chang'an City was willing to marry her. It sounded as if her Lu family had done her too much of a favor!

Such a shameless person is definitely not a good person. If Lady Su really wants to marry him, she will definitely be tortured and harassed!

"I'm so angry, I'll throw that mother-in-law and daughter-in-law out of the house!" Li Chengqian said angrily, standing in front of Su Ying.

"That's right, father, the mother-in-law and daughter-in-law of the Lu family are really worthless! Qingque was a step late, otherwise they would never be thrown out of the house!" Li Tai also stood up for her.

"What will happen to Qingque?" The emperor stood with his hands behind his back, looking at the two brothers with a righteous look on his face.

"Father, Qingque will be beaten out with sticks! Give her face! Humph!" Li Tai said, putting his hands on his fat waist.

"Thank you both Your Highnesses for standing up for me and supporting me! I am deeply grateful!" Su Ying hurriedly expressed her gratitude.

"Su Qing, what are your plans?" The emperor looked at Su Ying.

"Your Majesty, the Firearms Research Institute is a matter of great importance. I am too busy to consider it for the time being!" Su Ying replied.

"Well, what Su Qing said is absolutely right! Minister Lu failed to properly manage his family and allowed them to bully court officials. His character is vile.

Lu Hezhou, the Assistant Minister of Works, is demoted to the rank of Eighth Rank Works Manager, responsible for road construction within the jurisdiction of Rongzhou Prefecture in Lingnan, with his family accompanying him.

The emperor suddenly gave an oral order, and Su Ying was stunned.

"Yes!" Xu Zhi took the order and went to the Secretariat to find Prime Minister Fang to confirm it.

"Mr. Su, are you satisfied?" The emperor stroked his beard and looked at Su Ying with a smile.

"Your Majesty is wise!" Su Ying offered praise.

If Minister Lu were really put in charge of the road construction in Lingnan, I am afraid that the entire construction progress would be hindered.

He was only in charge of road construction in the area under the jurisdiction of Rongzhou Prefecture, and only one-fifth of the roads were affected.

Comparing his achievements with those of other officials in the Ministry of Works, Lu Yuanwailang did not dare to act too recklessly.

After saying goodbye, he took a carriage along Suzaku Street.

"It's so quiet!" Xiaotao and Atang lifted the car curtain.

The streets, which were bustling during the day, were now deserted, with only teams of Jinwu Guards patrolling.

Entering the northeast gate of Guangdefang, the scene inside is completely different. The restaurants and inns are still bustling.

After the city was closed in the Tang Dynasty, no outsiders were allowed to stroll on the streets.

Unless there is an urgent illness in the family, funeral, or woman giving birth, etc., one can only apply for a pass from the government office with a certificate from the neighborhood chief or neighbors.

But there are no restrictions within the block. The 108 blocks in Chang'an City are like modern residential areas, where people can walk around freely at night.

Back at the Su residence, Su Bucheng and his two sons were waiting anxiously, and the three of them seemed to have something on their minds.

"Aye!" Xiaotao and Atang got off the car happily, and the palace servants took out the scarlet brocade as a reward.

"Thank you, Lord Eunuch!" Su Boyan handed over the purse.

"Mr. Su, you're too polite!" The eunuch smiled and accepted it generously.

"Yeah, does it look good? The Queen asked us to make nice clothes for you!" Atang and Xiaotao pulled Su Bucheng's sleeves from the left and right.

"It looks good, it looks good! Let your mother make new clothes for you!" Su Bucheng laughed.

Atang loves the color crimson the most. Her little thoughts are so obvious that she is afraid of hiding them in the dark.

"Xiao Tao, Atang, go back to sleep first!" Su Ying said to her two sisters, "Sister, Aye, and brother still have things to do."

"Well, sister, come back early!" The two girls returned to the house with the scarlet brocade.

The father and daughter went to the study, "Father, is the division going badly today?"

"There's nothing wrong. My second uncle and third uncle are in charge, and my second aunt and third aunt both agree." Su Bucheng smiled.

As a fourth-rank official in charge of Jingzhao Prefecture, he couldn't even manage his own family, so how could he be capable of managing a city?

"I see that my father and brother look unhappy. Is there something wrong?" Su Ying thought for a moment and said.

"What kind of trouble can he cause? Living and eating for free in the Su Mansion, and providing for his old age and seeing him to the end, is just for the sake of your grandmother's family. I have done my utmost to be kind.

"If you don't know your place and are making trouble, you'll be thrown back to Xingyang to fend for yourself," Su Bucheng said calmly.

"Father, in that case, let's get rid of it as soon as possible! It has come to this point, there is no need to indulge it. We still want to have a smooth year!" Su Ying said.