Chapter 1693 Seed

Zhou Shuren was so proud and arrogant. You finally know how good my wife is. He was too excited. He used to keep silent if he could play dead, but today he said a lot.

Today, the emperor summoned his ministers to discuss people's livelihood and various industries. The orphans were assigned to internships. The emperor saw the efficiency and thought more about it. The efficiency of various industries was too low, the technology had not improved for many years, and many industries were stuck in the old ways without innovation. He was anxious watching the investigation.

One hundred and fifty wen for a newspaper is enough to explain the problem. Although the court could earn a lot from one hundred and fifty wen, as an emperor, he hoped that more people could afford to buy newspapers.

Zhou Shuren said, "It would be much easier if the imperial merchants could take the lead in improving the technology."

The Xu family, which was nearly wiped out in the past, has now become the largest imperial merchant. The emperor trusts the Xu family very much, and the Xu family has lived up to this trust and has become increasingly low-key in recent years. The emperor has always had a good impression of the Xu family.

As long as the emperor talks to the Xu family, the Xu family will know what to do. You know, the Xu family's industry is very broad, involving all industries.

Lord Wen, "I agree with Marquis Zhou's proposal. We can send someone to talk to the Royal Merchants first."

The Emperor looked at the Minister of Works. His father and he would provide silver to the Ministry of Works every year, and the Ministry of Works already had a lot of good technologies.

The Minister of Industry said, "The Ministry of Industry has been continuously researching and improving some technologies."

Zhou Shuren knew that the Minister of Industry liked to say that half would be kept, and if it was some, it must have improved a lot. He thought that the patent fee could be raised, with most of the money flowing into the Ministry of Revenue and a small part left for the Ministry of Industry to continue research. His eyes lit up more and more, "It's all money."

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Ministers, "."

They saw the burning look in Zhou Shuren's eyes, as if he wanted to eat the Minister of Works. The Minister of Works could not help but take a step back. It was the first time that he was stared at so passionately by the Minister of Revenue. He could not stand it. Every month when Zhou Shuren asked for money, he always avoided him!

Zhou Shuren cleared his throat. "Don't look at me like that. Let me ask you how much technology has been improved? Have you done a comparison? Hey, give me a list later?"

The prince tried to hold back his laughter and turned his head away. The emperor was also amused. He thought Zhou Shuren must have some new ideas.

Half an hour later, Zhou Shuren walked out of the government hall, with a smile on his face but thinking about something in his heart. In ancient times, the world belonged to the emperor, and due to factors such as inconvenient transportation, no one really cared about patents. The royal family or the powerful could get people to donate patents with just a few words. There was no human rights, let alone other things.

If the patent fee is set, a corresponding patent law will be introduced. Now it is based on protecting the interests of the court, and it will change in the future. He is not in a hurry.

Zhou Shuren sighed, "I really love to grow seeds."

Old Master Wen was walking slowly. He heard it and twitched his beard. Sometimes he really couldn't understand what Zhou Hou was thinking. What did this sentence mean? Farming?

Zhou Shuren saw Master Wen stop and smiled, "Master, I heard that you want to send your sixth grandson to the Propaganda Department?"

Elder Wen's face darkened. "Who told you that?"

Zhou Shuren, "Is it still a secret?"

Master Wen took a deep breath and said, "Nothing."

"Oh, then I was wrong."

"Didn't you hear that?"

Zhou Shuren smiled and said, "It was a slip of the tongue."

Mr. Wen, "."

I’m so angry. If he talks to me again, his surname won’t be Wen!

Zhou Shuren saw Boss Wen leave angrily, and looked up at the sky. Hmm, the sky was really blue today. He stroked his beard and thought about Sixth Young Master Wen. This illegitimate son was extraordinary. He could actually get the top resources of the Wen family. The Propaganda Department was indeed a good place, but it was a pity that it was difficult to get in.

Why did he know? Who made him have a good son-in-law? Thinking of the son-in-law, his status is indeed noble, but it also restricts him. The son-in-law is appointed as an acting person in charge, and he will retire after being busy for a few years. He is really a brick that the emperor can use at his fingertips and can be moved wherever he is needed!

At the Wang family, Mrs. Tao saw Yu Lu had changed her clothes and arrived. "Wait for the two children to come over, and we will congratulate your grandmother together."

Yu Lu was filled with pride, "Dean, grandma is such an amazing woman!"

Lin said, "Mother, do you want to send someone to ask about what Auntie asked of you?"

Tao had already sent someone to inquire once, but to no avail. After thinking for a while, he said, "Okay, send someone to ask again."

Lin said: "The reaction in the capital must be significant."

Tao thought that she was surprised, let alone others. She felt a little strange in her heart. She could only stay in the back house, while Zhulan was already managing the academy. The gap seemed to have widened.

When Tao arrived at Zhou Hou's mansion, people were coming and going in the mansion, all of them came to congratulate her after hearing the news. Tao went to the backyard and met Qi.

Zhulan smiled and said, "I am here."

"How can I not come to your big wedding? Hey, let me take a good look at Dean Yang."

Zhu Lan, "So from now on, you can call me Dean Yang?"

Tao sat down and smiled, "Okay."

Qi continued, "After the renovation is completed, you must invite us to visit so that we can learn more about it."

Zhulan said: "I will definitely invite you to visit and see my layout."

Tao asked, "You are the dean, who assists you?"

Zhu Lan did not hide it, "There is a female official in the palace who will be the deputy director, and the others authorized me to select the person."

Tao's eyes widened. "It's a lot of power, but are all girls in the women's college?"

Zhu Lan nodded, "It is indeed necessary to avoid suspicion."

It is not good to separate them separately so that men can enter and leave. This was still a matter of consideration in ancient times.

Qi continued, "Have you decided who to ask for your guidance?"

Zhulan smiled and said, "Don't worry, I have a plan in mind."

With the emperor's authorization, she could hire someone. The Ministry of Medicine already had female doctors, and there was no need to hire someone else to teach embroidery. There were also candidates for other people.

Qi was relieved. She was worried that Yang might be in trouble. After thinking for a while, she said, "If you have any difficulties, just tell us. We have been the head of the family for so many years and can help you."

Zhulan expressed her gratitude, "Thank you. If there is anything I can't solve, I will definitely not hesitate to help you."

Later, someone else came to congratulate them. Yao Yao came with his two daughters. Even though Yao Yao seldom went out, his presence still reminded the guests of the Yao family.

So Yao Yao left after a short while, and the other guests also left after staying for a while.

Zhulan rubbed her stiff face. She just wanted to lie down and rest.

In the Ministry of Rites, Chang Yi met the stiff Second Prince. The Second Prince had done a lot of things, but all were in vain, and Ji Deming did not gain any benefit.

It is quite difficult to climb up the official ranks in the Ministry of Rites. If the Second Prince does not get a good job, Ji Deming will have a hard time.

Chang Yi walked out and went back to the house. His brother-in-law was in charge now, and those in the Ministry of Rites dared not interfere. Then he thought of his son. His son was smart. Recently, his son had been studying the notes he brought back and even asked the old teacher for advice. So what if he was just a scholar? It was his son's credit that he compiled an engraved book that could be promoted.

It’s a pity that the emperor arranged for people to edit other books, otherwise, he would have found a way to get many secret manuscripts for his son.

(End of this chapter)