Chapter 61: Merit
The room was quiet except for the sound of two people flipping through books. Rong Zhuo saw that she was wearing a purple floral dress today. She was elegant and quiet beside the desk, which was particularly attractive. He couldn't help but look at her a few more times, but the princess, who was obsessed with making money, didn't notice his hint and still kept her head down.
Rong Zhuo looked at the princess who was lowering her head again, "It's time to rest."
Chu Sishui straightened up, stood up and walked over, "Your Highness, are you still awake?"
Rong Zhuo said nothing, held one of her hands, and looked at her purple dress. She should have her period in a few days.
Chu Sishui felt his gaze and pushed him, "We just did that yesterday, you have to take a break today anyway."
Rong Zhuo took her hand and moved them to the bed. Now he could use some strength in his legs, and he also used some strength to hold her with both hands. The two of them fell in a soft space, and he, who was as naughty as Chu Shui, also started to make trouble.
The two of them soon became a little out of breath, so they naturally took a longer nap. When they came out again, the sun had already set.
After dinner, Rong Zhuo went to the study in a good mood and took out the files of the renovation of the wing room.
The next day, just after dawn, Rong Zhuo kissed the princess on the forehead. He took a pair of officials from the Ministry of Works to the streets of Jinxiao City.
Rong Zhuo said, "The West Wing is located next to the main street, with a large flow of people. According to the original plan, a comprehensive vendor area will be set up here."
"As for stall applications, the Ministry of Industry will send some officials to be on duty here and register. If the goods are sold, they will pay half a cent. If the goods are not sold, they do not need to pay the stall fee. It will be collected once every seven days."
"The integrated stalls and the shops along the street on the wing side are cleaned by Lingren (sanitation workers). If the stall is too dirty and cannot be kept clean, you will be asked to apply for a bye."
"The original shops on both sides were too close together and all connected. The Ministry of Construction needs to set up temporary rooms for the original tenants to move in, and then remodel the two rows of rooms. The previous fire was caused by the wooden materials of the rooms. For this construction, all the materials used by the Ministry of Construction need to be coated with waterproof and fireproof coatings."
"The expenses for the construction of the official building have been listed and submitted to the Ministry of Revenue for review. It will be reviewed in a few days. When the time comes, I will trouble Minister Xu to keep a close eye on this task."
Xu Ze, "I dare not say that I am bothering you. Your Highness has considered it carefully."
Rong Zhuo ignored his tone and said, "The shops and rooms in the outer suburbs of the moat will be renovated in the same way as here. The difference is that the water diversion in the outer suburbs must pay attention to the canals. The measurement distance data has been sorted out in the booklet."
"There is a problem of water diversion for the integrated stalls in the imperial city. It is more convenient for the Ministry of Works to dig a well here directly and spend man-hours rather than bringing in another water source from outside the city. So we decided to dig our own well first, which is convenient for cleaning and drinking."
Xu Ze had no objection, "Yes."
Rong Zhuo, "There are no problems with the details. This vacant land for building integrated stalls is currently full of debris, and there are also some refugees in Jinxiao City. The Ministry of Industry might as well hire them and pay them some wages. It also saves the trouble of borrowing officials from other departments. Then, your kindness can be spread by the people."
Xu Ze was indeed somewhat grateful to Prince Rui at this time. Generally, when following the prince to handle cases, in addition to avoiding mistakes, he also had to cleverly attribute the credit to the prince.
It would be fine if you meet a prince who is reasonable and does things, but it would be fine if you meet a prince who does nothing, such as the eighth prince of the previous dynasty, who is a complete gangster. He did not participate at all but took the greatest credit.
The six ministries have been conducting performance appraisals over the years. If the credit is taken away by the prince, the efforts of the past six months will basically be wasted.
Now, His Royal Highness Prince Rui wants the credit for this achievement to go to the Ministry of Works, and he only takes the credit for providing advice.
Xu Ze was truly grateful. The Ministry of Industry has always had harder and more tiring tasks than other departments. This project will take at least half a year. If the Ministry of Industry fails to get this credit this year, a large number of officials will be punished in the performance appraisal in the second half of the year.
"Then thank you, Your Highness."
After Rong Zhuo finished explaining the situation, he asked the people from the Ministry of Works to walk around the two wing streets. After considering some subtle details more comprehensively, he retired and returned to Prince Rui's Palace.
After Xu Ze returned, he immediately listed the details of the renovation of the wing rooms and submitted a memorial to Emperor Rong.
Emperor Rong was originally planning to take a rest, but when he saw the memorial that was sent to him, he remembered that the third brother was in charge of the renovation of the wing rooms.
What was mentioned in the memorial was that the setting up and sanitary management of the centralized vendor area was very much in line with Emperor Rong's wishes.
After a few more days, the Ministry of Works completed the construction of an independent office building. Wu Can went there to restore the facilities inside exactly as they were in Prince Rui's Palace. Rong Zhuo arrived at the Six Ministries on the second day.
The second prince Rong Bo was also implicated in the Wen Renyuan incident, and had been busy working in the six ministries recently. Today he saw Rong Zhuo and saw that these roads were paved with wooden planks. I remembered what the former queen said.
"Now, according to His Majesty's intention, no matter who holds that position, they must treat Rong Zhuo with courtesy. When you have time in the future, please go to Prince Rui's mansion and show some brotherly friendship. His Majesty still values these things."
Rong Bo saw that he was returning from work and ran over to take the wheelchair. "Are you used to being here, Third Brother? After all, you haven't been to the Sixth Department for a long time."
Rong Zhuo ignored his flattering tone and said, "It's OK. Thank you for your concern, second brother. I heard that second brother is in charge of the land system of Xiaosheng Farm recently. Is there anything tricky?"
Rong Bo, "It's about the land division system and rice management. I don't know what great figure the former prefect got the guidance from last year, but he made such a big move this year. The farmers of Xiaosheng Farm got the land and cultivated it actively. Father wants to find a pilot project if it is feasible."
"However, I am still checking the growth of rice and have not yet decided on a pilot project."
Rong Zhuo, "Then I won't bother you, brother. I can push it myself."
Rong Bo, "Why are you being so formal with each other, brothers? I heard that the details of your renovation of the wing rooms have been approved by the emperor. If Jinxiao City is renovated well, the wing rooms across the country will be renovated in the same way. It is really a cause for celebration that my third brother has started a major project as soon as he came back."
Rong Zhuo, "It's all thanks to Xu Ze, the Minister of Industry. I just made a suggestion. The specific implementation still depends on the Ministry of Industry."
Rong Bo thought from what he said that he didn't want to steal the work?
Yes, my third brother has no official career anymore, so doing something now is not a waste of his talent. Thinking of this, the sadness that he originally felt for Rong Zhuo to make a contribution disappeared, and finally turned into full tolerance.
My third brother is already a cripple, but I am still so dirty as to doubt his intentions. Am I going too far?
Rong Bo, "It's been a while since I had a drink with my third brother. When will you come to my second brother's house and have a drink?"
Rong Zhuo, "Second brother forgot, I can't drink it."
Rong Bo slapped his head and said, "Look at my memory. Next time my second brother comes to your house, you will make the arrangements."
Rong Zhuo did not refute, and the two of them walked all the way to the gate of the six ministries. The officials of the six ministries were all off duty and they all lowered their heads to steal glances at the two princes.
Seeing that his goal had been achieved, Rong Bo did not force the prince to leave. After saying goodbye, he returned to the Second Prince's Mansion.
After Rong Zhuo came back, he did not go to see the princess. Thinking that the pain in his legs had intensified in the past few days, he went to the elegant room to exercise first.
After completing two massages and stretching sessions, he keenly noticed that his legs, which originally had some strength, now felt a strange heat rising again. His eyes were excited, and he supported himself slightly with both hands on the double railings and moved slowly. Finally, he left the double railings and took those few steps.
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