The noisy morning court finally came to a temporary end with Murong Qingli's intervention.
As for the struggle between the Minister of Revenue Yu Chongmang and the Vice Minister of War Zhang Qian, it is still not over.
The two of them were still staring at each other, neither of them willing to give in.
However, due to Murong Qingli's pressure, they did not dare to speak for the time being.
Murong Qingli meant that the two of them and Feng Liuyu should stay together, and the rest of the people should leave.
After the other ministers left one after another, Murong Qingli slowly stood up from the dragon throne and walked downstairs.
"My three beloved ministers, why don't you accompany me to the cold palace?"
"Ah, Your Majesty, are you going to the cold palace?" The Minister of War was stunned, looking puzzled.
Why did Your Majesty take them to the cold palace for no reason?
Even if there is something to discuss, you should go to the imperial study.
"Your Majesty, could it be that... Empress Zhenfei has made some new discoveries?"
There was a hint of anticipation in the curious tone of Yu Chongmang, the Minister of Revenue.
Ever since he accidentally discovered this good thing, cement, from Concubine Zhen last time, he has discussed with His Majesty about putting the cement to the test and subsequent use.
At first, they just used the cement to build roads.
The road being built was the one from the capital to the zoo.
Because it was His Majesty who ordered the road to be built.
In addition, the personnel and materials are complete.
The road was built very quickly, taking only three to five days.
Hearing that the road had been repaired, he immediately took his people there to experience it for themselves.
Wow, the road surface is so smooth that he almost wants to jump on it like crazy.
Not only is the road surface flat, but it is also very hard, and can accommodate many people walking on it together.
Not only is it very comfortable for people to walk on, but people will also feel extremely comfortable when passing through it in a carriage.
In the past, when riding in a horse-drawn carriage on the road, it would be more or less bumpy.
If it rains and the road is muddy, sitting in the carriage will make you dizzy and very tiring.
But the road surface paved with cement made by Empress Zhenfei is different.
So what if it rains?
The raindrops falling on the road will not cause any inconvenience.
The carriage was still running with a rumbling sound, and those riding in it sat very steadily.
Whether you are drinking tea or playing chess, it will not be affected.
And he discovered...
Within two days after the road was repaired, it became a magical place that everyone in the capital was talking about.
Many people, out of curiosity, run over to have fun on it.
Some people specifically wait for a rainy day so that they can take a horse-drawn carriage ride on the road and enjoy the roadside scenery while enjoying the poetic atmosphere of the rainy day.
Drink tea and enjoy the rain.
The Minister of Revenue said that he could not understand the style of these people who were pretentious.
But this does not affect his love for cement roads at all.
Now, he is looking forward to seeing how much role cement will play in repairing border city walls.
Alas, it’s a pity that the border is too far away.
I guess the cement that Your Majesty sent to the border is still on the way?
I don’t know how long it will take for them to receive feedback from the border.
How great it would be if all the official roads in the Great Zhou Kingdom, including those leading to provincial capitals, county towns, and villages, were made of cement.
Tsk, there is still a long way to go!
"Empress Zhen? New discovery?"
"Sir Yu, you don't think that the pampered Concubine Zhen can teach you how to farm and how to raise livestock, do you?" Sir Zhang, the Vice Minister of the Ministry of War, replied.
As soon as he finished speaking, he received a look from His Majesty that was as cold as a knife.
He shrank his neck in fear and immediately started to make excuses.
"Your Majesty, that is not what I meant."
"What I'm saying is, how could someone as noble as Concubine Zhen be able to farm and raise livestock?"
"Ah, no, what I meant is that as a woman, it would be better for Concubine Zhen to grow flowers and do embroidery in her daily life."
“How can we let her farm?”
“…”
The Minister of War found that the more he spoke, the colder the emperor's gaze became. He was so scared that he immediately covered his mouth, shrank his neck, and looked at Feng Liuyu for help.
Feng Liuyu received his gaze and smiled slightly, then spoke lightly.
"Master Zhang, what you said is different."
"Is Empress Zhenfei an ordinary person?"
"Since His Majesty has given the order for us to go to the cold palace, we will just follow him."
"As for what His Majesty will ask us to do later, we will do it."
"You are making up stories about Concubine Zhen for no reason. This is not what a gentleman should do, is it?"
"At worst, Concubine Zhen has developed cement that can benefit the country and the people. This is a good thing that will benefit the people of Da Zhou."
"As a woman, she can do all these things. Shouldn't she be respected and praised?"
"That's right, Master Feng is absolutely right."
The Minister of Revenue nodded in agreement. After the incident, he even glanced at Mr. Zhang with a gloating look.
I make you talk rudely, speak without thinking, and compete with me.
Well, you got scolded, right?
You deserve it!
"Master Zhang, please watch your mouth." Murong Qingli said coldly.
If this man wasn't honest and useful, he would have wanted to send someone to drag him out and beat him.
This is the first time, so be warned.
If there is a next time, don't blame him for being rude.
"Yes, I spoke out of turn. It's all my fault." Lord Zhang looked regretful and enlightened.
"Okay, let's go."
"Yes, I obey your command." Lord Zhang followed behind him tremblingly, not daring to say anything else.
After they arrived at the cold palace, the guards at the door immediately knelt down to salute.
After Murong Qingli exempted them from the formalities, he led his men straight to the cold palace.
I walked for quite a while but didn't see many people serving me.
As for Si Muqiao, he had never been seen.
Murong Qingli couldn't help but feel a little confused.
Could it be that Simuqiao is not in the cold palace today?
Did she visit Li Zhaoyi or Hao Xiayu's house again?
Just as I was thinking about it, I saw a young eunuch holding farm tools in both hands walking out of a small room at the side.
Seeing this, Guo Fu, who was following behind, immediately called out to him.
"Your servant greets His Majesty. Long live His Majesty." When Xiao Fuzi, who was ordered to get farm tools, saw His Majesty and others, he immediately knelt down and saluted.
"Where is Empress Zhenfei?" Murong Qingli asked lightly.
"Your Majesty, the fruits and vegetables in the backyard are ripe. The queen is digging vegetables with her people in the backyard."
"Digging vegetables?" Murong Qingli's eyebrows jumped.
If he remembered correctly, when he and Si Muqiao were walking in the backyard the day before yesterday, the vegetables were not yet ripe.
Why did you start digging today?
Wait, aren't vegetables supposed to be picked?
Why dig?
"Yes. There is a kind of vegetable called potatoes in the backyard. There are a lot of them growing underground. We have to dig them up!"
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