Uncle Lai in the Red Chamber

Chapter 133 Dark Tide
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Royal Palace, Yuchun Garden.

Since the exclusive clothing was forced to be made public, Yuanchun can no longer enjoy that favor alone.

But today the emperor came to Yuchun Garden after a long absence.

"Chen and concubine welcome the emperor!"

Yuan Chun gave a little blessing. Due to his hard training, although he squatted deeply, he was very stable and stable.

"Get up!"

Yuan Chun followed him into the palace, and saw Emperor Zhenglong turning around and looking at her with a smile, and said, "Lai Aiqing is from your family, have you seen her before entering the palace?"

Yuan Chun said in shock: "I have always followed etiquette in my family, how...how could I meet my foreign husband!"

Emperor Zhenglong snorted coldly and said, "It's boring! How old were you before you entered the palace, and how old is he, and it was your family who let him out, can't I still pursue him?"

Yuan Chun trembled and said, "Madam Lai's grandson, you...you should have met him!"

It had been seven or eight years since she entered the palace. Although Lai Shangrong had left his country at a young age, which was considered a big news in the Rong Mansion, he really had no impression of this servant's son.

However, recently, soaps, glass, mirrors and other items were made by Lai Shangrong, and she had heard about them even in the palace.

I just couldn't figure out what the emperor meant, so I could only give an ambiguous answer.

Emperor Zhenglong didn't take it seriously and said with a smile: "Your family is able to let him out of the country, which can be regarded as a small achievement. I didn't expect that a son of a servant could have such talent in governing the world. It shows that our Great Xia Dynasty is full of talents!"

Hearing the emperor's praise, Yuanchun felt mixed emotions in his heart. The majestic Duke's palace received the emperor's praise because of a slave's son. He didn't know whether to be happy or sad.

However, she still understood the meaning of the emperor's words, and hurriedly smiled and said: "Honorable people have always been the same as the country, and it is also the duty of the family to contribute talents to the emperor!"

These words were well-regulated, even quite grand, but now the nobles of the Four Kings and Eight Dukes are already a thorn in his side, so in the ears of the emperor, these words are extremely harsh.

But with the emperor's city mansion, of course he wouldn't scold him.

It was just that his eyes were like fire, staring at Yuanchun's graceful and dignified face, and his face gradually became ferocious.

When Yuan Chun saw the emperor's change, instead of being surprised, he said happily: "Your Majesty, wait a moment! I go and change my clothes first!"

"Grrrrrr!" came a gulp.

Now the concubines in the harem all know the emperor's preferences, which are all the same to the point of fatigue. On the contrary, this palace dress has its own unique charm.

"No need! Just wear this!"

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Perhaps it was God's will, but after the prelude to Lai Shangrong Hall, the rain around the capital gradually stopped.

This also made the Ministry of Industry Minister who was inspecting the south bank very happy. Although the breach of the embankment was an unspoken rule, the perpetrators would inevitably take the blame.

In the following days, Lai Shangrong was extremely busy, mainly training personnel and going to his own workshop to observe on-site.

These people will be sent to the disaster area to guide the subsequent construction of the factory, so they should not be careless.

Fortunately, Wu Qinian and Jiang Maocai had gone to their own cement research and development workshop to guide the work and shared a lot of his training work.

This time the disaster relief was different from the past. Lai Shangrong was somewhat sure of the results. Therefore, he arranged tasks for those who approached him in time, such as Yuan Chengtao, Chen Jie, Gao Guangsong, etc., so that they could leave their names in the credit book where they would be rewarded in the future. name.

The strange thing is that Qin Ye is also very concerned about this. Although it is difficult to assign tasks to him, he always takes the trouble to go to the scene to observe.

Does Qin Ye still have the consciousness to live and learn?However, Qin Ye did not leave him confused for too long. As soon as he arrived at the Yamen that day, he came to Lai Shangrong's duty room.

He said straight to the point: "This cement was made by my nephew. This time I am going to Henan to guide the construction of the factory. Could you please recommend me to go there?"

Lai Shangrong said doubtfully: "My lord is not young. Although Henan is not too far from the capital, it is still a long journey. If something goes wrong..."

He originally planned to send Yuan Chengtao the leader of the State Operations Department going to Henan.

In this era, nepotism is unavoidable, and Yuan Chengtao is the first to express his loyalty. Even if he spends a lot of money to buy horse bones, he must set an example in the yamen.

As long as he completes the task in a satisfactory manner, it is inevitable that he will be promoted when he comes back. After he is rewarded, the position of chief will be vacant.

Although with his qualifications, it is impossible to be promoted to the director, but it can be cultivated.

The chief of the Daxia Dynasty was the chief official responsible for the specific affairs of the department. In the past, when the state-owned department was established, there was only papermaking as an industry, and he was enough as the chief. But now that there is glass, and in the future there will be rubber, it is inevitable to expand the department.

Furthermore, he could not always be in the State-run Department. Chen Jie had Chen Shilang behind him, and Gao Guangsong came from the Ministry of Internal Affairs. He might not be able to rely on him in the future. On the contrary, Yuan Chengtao had no foundation and was promoted by himself. Even if he left the State-run Department in the future, Division, there is also a hand here.

But Qin Ye obviously had other plans. Since he asked Lai Shangrong for help, he couldn't hide it.

He sighed: "My dear nephew, you also know the situation in the Camp and Repair Department. I know that I will never be spared. I just hope that I can earn a share for Zhong Er and not be implicated!"

"This... Qin Zhong is Shang Rong's student. You should try your best to protect him. Sir, go ahead just in case... let me think about it!"

Although Lai Shangrong could not refuse this reason, it did not prevent him from delaying it. After all, it ultimately depended on the emperor's wishes.

After sending Qin Ye away, Lai Shangrong took out a secret booklet and wrote on it.

Qin Ye was going to ask for help. Since he knew it, in order to avoid the emperor being caught off guard, of course he had to report it in advance.

After the recent memorials on disaster relief, the emperor's trust in him has been further strengthened, and secret memorials can be presented to the emperor at any time through special channels.

Write the secret document and hand it over to the State-owned Department, a newly recruited humble subordinate.

The man took it and immediately disappeared at the gate of the State Operations Department.

People are from Jinyiwei.

This kind of authority has always been the most trusted eagle dog of the emperor.

Of course, there are also eunuchs.

Because they were separated from the imperial power, they lost the foundation for their establishment. Regardless of the ministers and generals, they all had their own basic bases and could not only rely on the imperial power.

About two hours later, Lai Shangrong's secret book was placed in front of Emperor Zhenglong.

Emperor Zhenglong read through the secret fold in his hand, handed it to Xia Shouzhong, and handed it to Qi Ning, the commander of the Jinyi Guard who was serving His Highness.

After a while, Emperor Zhenglong muttered: "They are not as well-established in Henan as in the capital. Qin Ye will be safer there than in the capital. This is a way. However, we still have to send capable people to keep an eye on him secretly to ensure his safety. Prevent them from colluding in private!"

"Minister Zunzhi! Let's go down and make arrangements!"

"Some matters should be done sooner rather than later. How are the preparations arranged?"

"Don't worry, Your Majesty, the candidate has already been decided. He is the old Chen over there, and he has a close relationship with them!"

"Well! Now let's see when we get news about Mei Gong!"

(End of this chapter)