Four important officials left the hall. Three of them were worried, while the last one waved his fist.
The one waving his fist was Wei Zhigu. He could finally do something good for the people in his position in the Ministry of Works.
Ever since he got sick and took the imperial physician's medicine, the Heavenly World sent him medicine.
Wei Zhigu decided to help Li Yi. He felt that Li Yi liked the people, and his position in the Ministry of Works was just right.
Otherwise, he would not want to see Yao Chong. He used to be the Prime Minister, but because of Yao Chong, he was suddenly promoted to the position of Minister of Works.
Wouldn't it be awkward for them to see each other?
Fortunately, political figures were thick-skinned, including Zhang Shuo.
Zhang Shuo was about to be punished. He had tried his best to stop Yao Chong before.
Yao Chong came up. Zhang Shuo should have been dismissed, but he was still there.
Wei Zhigu felt that his life was saved. There was nothing to worry about.
Even if he was in the Ministry of Works, he could still share His Majesty's burden and do things for the people of the Tang dynasty.
Therefore, he thought of a way. If there was a drought, he would dig a well. If there was no drought, the well would be placed there. It would be convenient to draw water.
The Ministry of Works did not dig wells for the people. They dug wells themselves.
The imperial court needed to dig wells and recruit the people. The "transfer" would be used here.
The people would either provide labor or money.
This year, Wei Zhigu worked hard. If you want money, I will fight for the people.
He was full of energy. He strode back to the Ministry of Works to make a plan, see how it was done, and how much money it would cost.
Zhang Shuo and the other two walked slowly. The Political Affairs Hall was close, so there was no hurry.
Lu Huaishen lowered his head. He was only in charge of small things and did not care about big things.
Zhang Shuo kept shaking his head as he walked.
Yao Chong frowned.
Zhang Shuo and Yao Chong both had a strong desire for power. As the Prime Minister, it would be strange if they were happy when things were out of their control.
His Majesty was obviously hiding something. The person who came up with the idea was playing with a group of beauties in Zhuangzi in the east of the city.
"Daoji, do you think His Majesty can find salt wells in Shu Di? Could it be that he took over other people's existing salt wells? "
Yao Chong provided an idea for Zhang Shuo to think about.
"Yuanzhi, you should ask Li Yi if Li Yi has the confidence to persuade His Majesty to dig a well in Shu. Will he ask His Majesty to occupy other people's salt wells? "
Zhang said that he wouldn't fall for it. I wouldn't think that way.
I was upset because I couldn't control Li Yi. However, I still believed that when Li Yi made a move, it was absolutely extraordinary.
Lu Huaishen couldn't stand it anymore. "Li Yi must have a new technology that's better than drilling wells. He's not willing to give it away and wants to take a share of the profits."
"Yes, it's possible." Zhang Shuo believed that Lu Huaishen was right.
"Hmph! Not for the sake of the world, but only for his own personal gain. Li Yi's heart is worthy of death. "Yao Chong coldly snorted and said.
Lu Huaishen and Zhang Shuo ignored him and quickened their pace.
Yao Chong helplessly muttered behind them, "We recruited so many workers and finally got some gunpowder. Then something happened and Li Yi and Zhuangzi took over.
Why can't the others think of a good idea? This won't do. This old man will urge them to dig a well. What if there really is a new way? "
After muttering to himself, he turned around and didn't return to the government hall.
He didn't believe that so many good craftsmen couldn't compare to a young man.
You guys are the professionals in construction. That young man's main profession is medicine and he's written several medical books.
**
Li Yi, who had caused Yao Chong a lot of mental damage, was accompanying his older brother who was charging over on a horse.
Fortunately, they were close enough for one horse to charge once. Otherwise, Li Chengqi would have to change horses.
The horse didn't complain. It happily drank water, ate grass, and stir-fried bean powder. It even added pepper.
"Brother Yi, I've contacted the palace. The matter has been confirmed. The Minister of Works, Wei Zhigu, wants to find people to dig wells."
Li Chengqi wanted to organize people to work, but the Ministry of Works didn't want them. What should he do?
"The Ministry of Works doesn't have enough manpower, so they have to find other people. This is a public project of the Tang dynasty, so it needs to be bid.
Chang 'an used my method to buy things. Bid and look at the quantity, quality, and price.
The Ministry of Works should also do the same. Ask someone to give the price, number of wells to dig, time to dig, and maintenance in each area. "
Li Yi came up with an idea. Once he put his mind to it, he would definitely come up with a complete plan.
"Yes, yes, yes!" Li Chengqi nodded repeatedly.
He asked again, "And then?"
"And then … Big Brother, don't you have three craftsmen alliances? Others can't compete with you, so you have to act like you're competing with each other.
Divide the areas. Let's see who will give up and who will fight in which area.
In the end, you can take the opportunity to recruit the people of the eliminated bidding organizations.
You have to control the overall situation. Don't let the three alliances know that they can cooperate with each other. You have to instruct each area individually who will submit what bidding documents. "
Li Yi was very experienced in this. He had participated in this before and even cooperated with others to make up the numbers.
The purpose of making up the numbers was to let the officials see if there were enough people and compete with each other.
In the end, those who failed to compete with each other would give him some benefits.
For example, the officials would announce a project and set the number of companies to participate.
Four of them would accompany each other, and each company would give the other four companies benefits.
Of course, the responsible officials were not stupid. So, there would be obstacles.
We don't care how you play, but there is a line that cannot be crossed in the end.
"Okay, okay, I will remember it. Yes, if we don't bid, who knows how His Majesty's money will be spent? What if there are people who are greedy?"
Li Chengqi planned to go back and tell his third brother that the benefits would be left to his own family.
He hoped that the people sent by his third brother would arrive at Shu County quickly without any obstructions. Then, he could claim the area first.
Li Yi thought for a while and said in a low voice, "Big Brother, if you win the bid, remember that the three alliances will give some benefits to the Ministry of Works. This is the rule."
"Okay, good rule." Li Chengqi agreed on the surface.
But secretly, he thought, "Rules? Brother Yi, we are the rules. Do you think I will give them money? If they dare to touch us, we will not spare their lives. "
"Especially those who are sent to supervise the lowest level, they will not get any benefits." Li Yi emphasized again.
"Okay!" Li Chengqi agreed. It was impossible to give them money when the time comes.
There was braised meat during the meal. After eating, he could bring a few catties of braised meat back home.
"Brother Yi, you are reliable." Li Chengqi praised from the bottom of his heart.
With Brother Yi's way of doing things, even if he did not meet him, he would not be bad.
Li Yi smiled and did not say anything. Reliable? Haha, that means he has suffered too much.
"Dongzhu." Song De came over.
"Dongzhu, the craftsmen have made three sets of the dozens of things on your drawings. They said that Dongzhu is a great talent."
Song De said with an expression of pride.
"You flatter me." Li Yi said politely. Then, he turned his head and said with a smile, "Tell them not to praise me in the future. It can't be helped. I am so outstanding. I have made up for it."
"Made up for it?" Song De did not follow the rhythm.
"What's the main dish for lunch?" Li Yi did not insist and asked about the food.
"The fire is strong at the beginning of spring. Stewed pork ribs with radish and stir-fried spinach. Tell the farmers that they must eat it." Song De followed the rhythm.
"Big Brother, are you in a hurry to go back or stay for lunch?" Li Yi asked when he saw the food was ready.
"Let's eat. No matter how anxious I am, I am not in a hurry. I can learn from Brother Yi. "
Li Chengqi still had questions to ask and chose to stay. What's more, where can they go to eat?
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