Compared to the shock of other officials, Zhao Jun's reaction was relatively calm.
She didn't think so much about it, and she hadn't thought about subverting the system of three dukes and nine ministers for the time being.
In her opinion, the opening of the Coal Office was just a response to the situation.
None of the current nine ministers is suitable to take over coal mine affairs, so naturally a new department is needed.
Meng Yi, who was kneeling, was very excited.
Being in charge of a newly established department, it seems that all the work done at the coal mine was not in vain.
I must treat Lord Zhao to a good meal later.
"Your Majesty, I have one more thing to ask."
Zhao Jun hadn't finished speaking yet. After talking about making money, it was time to talk about spending money.
"The cement road in Xianyang is quite convenient to use. Next, I want to build cement roads from Xianyang to various prefectures and counties."
"Plan out the routes from Xianyang to each prefecture and county, so that each county has a cement official road. This will make travel much more convenient when it rains."
This time when she spoke, no one else had any other thoughts.
They were only thinking about one question.
Does this require a separate department for road construction?
However, Zhao Jun quickly shattered their fantasy.
"Just let the Minister of the Imperial Household oversee the implementation of this matter."
This time, Ying Zheng was silent for a little longer than before.
Obviously he also knew that the initial investment in this matter might be huge.
"Your Majesty, paving the road will definitely take quite a while. We will first pave the prefectures and counties that are closely connected to Xianyang. Remote and sparsely populated areas will naturally be laid later."
There is no other way around it. We must first repair the large states and counties.
"Okay, then let's leave this matter to the Chief of Staff and Zhao Qing to work together."
"Thank you, Your Majesty. I will obey your command."
Liang Shaofu, who was standing behind, quickly responded and accepted the order.
Zhao Jun had finished what he wanted to say, and then the Coal Administration quickly began to implement it with great fanfare.
All the officials who were chosen by Meng Yi to work in the Ministry of Coal were secretly screaming in their hearts.
Zhao Jun has been busy discussing with Liang Shaofu these two days.
Although she didn't have to do the road paving work herself, she still had to provide guidance on route planning.
Needless to say, the first road must be built from Xianyang to Hanzhong County.
She and Liang Shaofu basically planned the route by comparing the map with their impressions from previous trips.
After that, it was the job of Liang Shaofu and the others.
This year's target coal blocks and paving have been basically arranged.
The next step is to set up factories and increase employment opportunities.
But what kind of workshop should I run?
This really stumped Zhao Jun.
The previous papermaking workshop and cotton workshop were all created out of her urgent need.
But now Zhao Jun couldn’t think of what kind of workshop to open.
"Does anyone have any ideas? Feel free to share them."
She sat in the workshop yard and looked around, hoping that the two of them would come up with some good ideas.
Fusu lowered his head and thought silently.
Xiao He looked up and thought silently.
Zhao Jun lay paralyzed, thinking silently.
For a moment, the three of them were speechless, and the whole yard was unusually quiet.
"Master Zhao, Master, what are you guys doing?"
"I'm looking at the sky. It seems to be quite beautiful today."
"The sky is clear and cloudless."
As soon as Meng Yi walked in, he started talking.
Zhao Jun's thoughts, which had already been scattered, drifted away again.
"Okay, Meng Yi, I know you've been in high spirits these past few days, so stop showing off in front of me."
"Why are you here at this time?"
Zhao Jun was still lying there and asked lazily.
"Well, it's like this. Lord Li, one of the Nine Ministers, asked me to deliver... a New Year's gift to you..."
"What?"
"It's been almost three months since the New Year and he's still giving me a New Year's gift! What is this guy thinking?"
Not only the King of Zhao, but also Xiao He and Fusu glanced sideways.
Obviously, Meng Yi himself felt very embarrassed when he said this.
"Oh, Master Zhao, let me tell you the truth. This is said to be a New Year's gift, but in fact, he is just trying to curry favor with you."
Meng Yi spoke bluntly.
"In fact, many people in the court have wanted to give you gifts recently. If it weren't for the fact that Lord Li's ancestors had some connections with our family, I wouldn't be able to do this errand for him."
Listen, listen, New Year's gift, what a bad excuse.
"Giving gifts, are they trying to bribe me now?"
"Oh right, so Meng Yi, you didn't give me any gifts back then. Now that you're the director, shouldn't you give me some?"
She said it jokingly.
"Okay, take the things back and let them stop thinking about it. Next time someone gives me a gift, don't blame me for checking to see if they've pocketed it."
These ministers really want to stick to you as soon as they see the slightest benefit.
Zhao Jun shook his head helplessly.
"What is this that Lord Li gave me? The box is so small, it shouldn't be something very valuable."
Fusu looked at the small box in Meng Yi's hand and asked.
He remembered that Lord Li of the Nine Ministers was very fair in his work.
"Hey, Master, you're wrong. Although I have to return the item later, I'll still show it to you. It's indeed a good item."
"Maybe the adults will fall in love with it after reading it and won't let me return it."
Meng Yi opened the small box in his hand, revealing the true appearance of the gift.
A cool, white bracelet.
"That's it?"
It was just a bracelet, and she wanted plenty in the palace.
"It's actually a translucent white jade bracelet like this, and the color is evenly white and translucent. It's really rare."
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