Done! Your Majesty is going to prostitute me for free!

After dinner, Wen Xu sat in a chair and meditated. His son Caihong came in with tea. Seeing his father's serious expression, he couldn't help asking: "Dad, what happened to you today? You have been absent-minded all day. Did something happen to you?" "

Wen Xu picked up the tea cup and responded: "Well, I did encounter something strange today. Lin Xiaofeng actually came to the household department to find me and said some polite words. This is not like his usual style. I feel more and more The more I think about it, the more strange it feels.”

Caihong became interested: "Is this Lin Xiaofeng who likes to cause trouble?"

"That's him, the only troublemaker in the capital. Moreover, that "Journey to the West" was actually written by him. You'd better not read it in the future." Wen Xu warned.

"Ah? He wrote "Journey to the West"!" Caihong's eyes widened in surprise.

"Yes, not only is the writing good, but it also has some ideas." Wen Xu said thoughtfully.

Caihong looked at his father and asked puzzledly: "Dad, since he has come to you to say good things, what are you still thinking about? Maybe he really doesn't mean anything else."

"That's not right!" Wenxu put down the teacup heavily, "Caihong, being an official in the court is like walking a tightrope, you have to be careful."

"Especially when dealing with someone like Lin Xiaofeng who doesn't play by the rules, you have to be more careful. You might get tricked by him at some point."

"But having said that, although he holds great power, I haven't heard of him being cruel to anyone."

"People in the court used to think he was a mad dog, but now it seems he is more like a hedgehog. As long as you don't provoke him, you'll be fine."

"But now this hedgehog has come to our door. There must be something fishy here!" Wen Xu said decisively.

Caihong hesitated for a moment, then said: "Dad, I think you are thinking too much."

Wen Xu sneered: "Thinking too much? I have been in the officialdom for so many years. Some things cannot be judged by logic, but by intuition!"

"You know what? Just like animals will sense it before an earthquake. Rats will come out in droves. Ducks and geese won't go into the water."

"Lin Xiaofeng came to me suddenly today and said so many polite words. This is definitely not a good sign!" Wen Xu said seriously.

Caihong was speechless and could only nod silently.

On the other side of the Dali Temple, Lu Dexing looked at Lin Xiaofeng with a sad look on his face and asked, "Did you find a helper today?"

Lin Xiaofeng shook his head: "Not yet."

"Who is the master looking for? Let's see if we can think of a way. Jin Yiwei is well-informed and may be able to help." Lu Dexing asked tentatively.

"Wenxu, Minister of Household Affairs." Lin Xiaofeng sighed softly.

Lu Dexing was lost in thought. After a while, an idea flashed in his mind: "Master, please wait a moment. I'll be right back." After saying that, he hurriedly walked out of the room.

Soon Lu Dexing came back with a pile of documents: "Sir, please see that these documents contain detailed information about Wenxu, the Minister of Household Affairs, including records of his family members and business dealings."

Lin Xiaofeng frowned slightly: "You didn't send anyone to his house to inquire, did you? I told you before not to do anything excessive."

"No sir, you have misunderstood. This information is collected through public channels and anyone who cares can check it." Lu Dexing explained quickly.

Lin Xiaofeng nodded and started flipping through the documents. After a while, he smiled and handed the documents to Lu Dexing: "Look at this."

Lu Dexing took the document and read it: "Shu Caiqing is Shu Wenxu's nephew. He opened a jade shop in the capital called Guangqing Pavilion and the business was very prosperous because of the collusion between government and businessmen."

"Master, do you want to start with this person?" Lu Dexing asked.

"Yes, there is no more suitable candidate than him. Tomorrow you take Xie Hongxin to discuss business with him, give him some benefits, sign the contract, and then bring it back to me." Lin Xiaofeng ordered.

"By the way, where is Xie Hongxin? Why hasn't he been home lately? Where has he been?" Lin Xiaofeng suddenly asked. It turns out that Xie Hongxin has been immersed in studying the muscle structure of the human body recently, and even published a book with Wang Yansun. Hearing the news, Lin Xiaofeng couldn't help but laugh.

Finally, in order to help Xie Hongxin's book open up sales, Lin Xiaofeng changed the title of the book to "Learn my method, you can become a big muscle tyrant" with a stroke of pen, and prepared to let the printing factory reprint a batch. The specific plan on how to do business with Shu Caiqing gradually became clear in Lin Xiaofeng's mind.

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During the days off, there was silence in Shangshu's mansion. Shu Wenxu sat at the desk, reading the newspaper in his hand intently. There were newspapers from other newspapers piled next to him. Although there are many choices, his favorite is Beilang Daily. That newspaper is rich in content, especially the price list of various districts in Kyoto. It is detailed and comprehensive. It is more practical than the survey of the Ministry of Household Affairs. Common people rely on it for shopping.

The news headlines in Beilang Daily were always exaggerated, but Shu Wenxu couldn't help but be curious and read them over and over again. Recently, the content of newspapers has become refreshing, easy to understand, and comes with cases. Every time he read the end of an article, Shu Wenxu would feel curious. These articles were all unsigned. He didn't know whether it was a mistake by the newspaper or for other reasons.

When Shu Wenxu was reading with gusto, his son Shu Caihong hurried in and said, "Dad, Lin Xiaofeng came to visit and brought a gift." When Shu Wenxu heard this, his heart skipped a beat, and he had an ominous premonition. He stood up quickly and walked out quickly.

Outside the gate, Lin Xiaofeng stood there holding a gift and a cloth bag in the creaky nest. When he saw Shu Wenxu, he smiled and said hello. Shu Wenxu greeted him warmly and introduced his son Shu Caihong.

After the two sat down, Shu Caihong was busy making tea. Shu Wenxu directly asked Lin Xiaofeng the purpose of his visit. Lin Xiaofeng was stunned for a moment, then took out a memorial and handed it to Shu Wenxu. The items listed in the memorial are all suggestions for relaxing business policies.

Shu Wenxu asked in confusion: "What does this matter have to do with you?" Lin Xiaofeng explained that as a court official, it is his duty to ask for orders from the people. He made these proposals to promote commerce and increase revenue to the treasury.

Shu Wenxu believes that indulging businessmen will bring troubles, but Lin Xiaofeng believes that businessmen play an important role in the economy. They promote transactions and promote wealth growth.

After Lin Xiaofeng finished speaking, Shu Wenxu's mind suddenly flashed back to the contents of the newspaper he had read a few days ago. He nodded and said: "It makes some sense, but what's the use of telling me this? You'd better not hand it over."

Lin Xiaofeng nodded and agreed that this was a matter for the Ministry of Finance, but if he didn't bring it up, no one would pay attention. After finishing speaking, Lin Xiaofeng took out a stack of letter paper from the cloth bag and handed it to Shu Wenxu. Shu Wenxu took the letter and glanced at it, his expression suddenly changed! There was a trace of unconcealable fear in his eyes.

Lin Xiaofeng picked up the tea cup and took a sip. Then he stretched his arms and said to Shu Wenxu with a smile on his face: "Shu Gong, look, these materials are quite interesting. Why don't you take a look first and then talk?"

Cold sweat broke out on Shu Wenxu's forehead. He hurriedly took the stack of papers and flipped through each page carefully. His hands trembled slightly every time he turned a page. Recorded here are all the names of court ministers and their family's various businesses in the capital. The details are staggering. Although Shu Wenxu knew something about it at the Ministry of Household Affairs, the content was more comprehensive than what he knew. What shocked him even more was that it also contained some private information about his family, and it turned out to be accurate.

After reading this, Shu Wenxu raised his head with a heavy heart: "Mr. Lin, what do you mean?"

Lin Xiaofeng still kept smiling: "It doesn't mean anything special."

"Officials despise businessmen on the surface, but they do business privately. This is just the tip of the iceberg."

"Jingjiang law stipulates that officials and their family members cannot do business. This is to prevent collusion. But if this information is spread, it will probably be a scandal, right?"

Shu Wenxu spoke with difficulty: "Mr. Lin, what do you want to do? Do you just want to open a pilot project for businessmen?"

Lin Xiaofeng smiled and said: "It's a bit abrupt, but it is true. The Jin Yiwei punishes lawbreakers. Now that the ministers are competing with the people for profit, I have to find a way."

"Shu Gong, I started my business in Yangqu County and know the power of businessmen. Now is an era of prosperous business, why not take advantage of the trend? Times are changing, and maybe there will be a new prosperous age!"

Shu Wenxu felt aggrieved. He originally thought Lin Xiaofeng was just shameless, but he didn't expect him to be so arrogant.

"Why don't you tell the emperor directly? Why do you need to discuss it with me?" Shu Wenxu asked coldly.

"Book Master, it's not good to pretend to be stupid. If it's useful, will I still come to you? Just tell me whether you can help me or not. As long as you ask, it won't be difficult for the court to start a pilot project, right?" Lin Xiaofeng said calmly.

Shu Caihong stared at Lin Xiaofeng curiously, feeling that he was special. Now that the showdown has been made, Shu Wenxu's face darkened and he pushed the papers in front of Lin Xiaofeng: "I won't help you! It would be easy if I persuaded the court to set up a pilot project. But what will others think of me? You think so!"

Lin Xiaofeng pushed the paper to Shu Wenxu again and whispered: "Aren't you afraid that I will make this public? Let everyone see the hypocrisy of the court officials?"

Shu Wenxu sneered: "It's not me, it's you who should be afraid. If word gets out, everyone will know that the Jin Yiwei is monitoring the ministers. By then, everyone will be afraid of you and isolate you, and you will be the target of public criticism. I don't believe you dare to offend everyone. people."

"If it really comes to that point, maybe the emperor will abolish the royal guards?"

"Are you threatening me?" Lin Xiaofeng's smile suddenly disappeared and he slammed the table. Shu Wenxu and his son were stunned. The smile on Lin Xiaofeng's face had disappeared, "Shu Gong, have you all forgotten the responsibilities of the Jin Yiwei?"

"Our duties are to spy on officials, arrest traitors, take charge of prisons, and interrogate and execute people. When I first took over, you were all afraid of my revenge. But it turns out that we have always been in peace. Even if someone doesn't like me, I will Ignore it at all.”

"I don't mind if someone slanders me behind my back." At this point, Lin Xiaofeng looked at Shu Caihong, "Little Shu, has your father ever scolded me?"

Shu Caihong didn't expect that the topic would turn to himself. His father had indeed scolded Lin Xiaofeng a few days ago, so he hesitated nervously: "Mr. Lin, you are overthinking. My father has never scolded you."

"That's just scolding." Lin Xiaofeng said firmly.

Shu Wenxu defended with a blushing face: "Mr. Lin, don't talk nonsense without evidence. The child is still young, so don't scare him."

But Lin Xiaofeng ignored him and continued: "You should be lucky that I sit in this position! Let me tell you, Jin Yiwei never violates the rules. The industry information of those officials was all gathered by us from market research, analysis, and summary. As long as you are willing to spend time , anyone can do it.”

"If a simple and rough person were to sit in this position, Shugong, think about what would happen?"

"Maybe your servants will become Jin Yiwei, or even your son will become Jin Yiwei." After saying that, Lin Xiaofeng turned his eyes to Shu Caihong again, and he was stared at so hard that the hair on his body stood up.

Shu Wenxu also had heart palpitations. What Lin Xiaofeng said was not fiction. They deal with Jin Yiwei more or less every day. Most of the Jin Yiwei who come are polite and neatly dressed, leaving a good impression on others and having a good reputation among the people.

The quality of the personnel in the West Factory is much worse. Everyone knows that they will do whatever it takes to handle a case.

No one criticized Lin Xiaofeng too much, after all, this is how Jin Yiwei should be.

But when Lin Xiaofeng mentioned it today, Shu Wenxu suddenly realized that the Jin Yiwei was originally a violent organization of the emperor and could do whatever it took. Gentleness was not their characteristic unless the leader intentionally guided them.

Shu Wenxu's lips moved and he swallowed what he wanted to say. Seeing him like this, Lin Xiaofeng smiled and said, "Actually, you should thank me. I have been protecting my colleagues in the DPRK and China."

"Protect your right to speak in court and your freedom from fear."

"With Jin Yiwei's reputation, it is impossible to abolish it. But if I step down, it will be no good for everyone. At most, both sides will lose."

"What's more, I won't be afraid if I have nothing. I'm still a prince-in-law, eating the royal food and enjoying happiness, why not?"

"So, do you think I dare to release this information?"

Shu Wenxu was thinking about it, but after hearing Lin Xiaofeng's shameless words, he sighed helplessly: "Mr. Lin, I surrender to you. Can't you change someone else? Isn't your brother-in-law better than me?"

Lin Xiaofeng's face suddenly became serious, and his eyes flashed with determination, "I am now a relative of the emperor, so please don't have random relationships. When did Mr. Bai become my brother-in-law?"

Shu Wenxu looked a little confused, as if he was recalling something, "Huh? I thought I heard you say, did I remember it wrong?" He frowned and began to doubt his memory.

The surrounding air seemed to freeze, and everyone was waiting for Lin Xiaofeng's response. But Lin Xiaofeng remained calm and looked at Shu Wenxu calmly, "You remember wrongly. I am a relative of the emperor. How come Mr. Bai is related to me?"

Shu Wenxu was stunned for a moment, then slapped his forehead, "Ah, I remembered it wrong. I'm really sorry." He smiled awkwardly.

Lin Xiaofeng smiled slightly, as if everything was as expected. He took a deep breath, and then slowly exhaled, "Shu Gong, can you do me a favor?" His tone was full of expectation.

But Shu Wenxu did not answer immediately. He just smiled slightly, with a hint of slyness in his eyes, "No." He answered briefly and forcefully.

Lin Xiaofeng was not discouraged, as if he had expected this result. He smiled softly, "If you have the ability, spread these things out. If the law does not punish the public, what should I be afraid of!" His tone was full of confidence.

Seeing Lin Xiaofeng's calm expression, Shu Wenxu couldn't help but feel a little angry. He snorted coldly and turned his head. But Lin Xiaofeng didn't care, and still smiled and said: "Shu Gong, look, isn't what I said in my memorial very reasonable? The importance of business, the income may exceed agriculture. I have worked hard, all for the country , for the people. Aren’t you willing to help me?”

Shu Wenxu turned his head and looked at Lin Xiaofeng with disdain, "I don't want to. Everything is fine now, why are you making trouble over nothing? How do you know that commercial tax will exceed agricultural tax? Can you predict the future?" His tone was full of emotion. ridicule.

But Lin Xiaofeng was unmoved. He listed his achievements calmly, "Don't worry, just watch. Yangqu County used to be a wasteland, but I turned it into a prosperous city. When we arrived in Kyoto, the prince and I We have also done a great job in operating Beilangfang. We also have explosives, guns, penicillin and other things that shocked the world. Now we have Beilang Academy and the Royal Academy. The power of business will promote the birth of more mythical objects and the competition among businessmen. It will also cultivate more talents.”

"Of course." Lin Xiaofeng finished stating one by one, spreading his hands and showing a calm smile, "I have done all this, don't you still trust me?"

Shu Caihong next to him listened with rapt attention. He looked at Lin Xiaofeng with eyes filled with admiration. He felt that Lin Xiaofeng's life experience was too rich, and that's what a man should be like!
In contrast, Shu Wenxu seemed much calmer. He was secretly stunned. He usually met Lin Xiaofeng without looking up, but he didn't think there was anything special about him. He just found him to be direct and a bit annoying. Therefore, he had not taken Lin Xiaofeng's actions to heart before. However, it sounds like Lin Xiaofeng is a bit remarkable today.

Shu Wenxu sighed softly, "Mr. Lin, you are indeed amazing. But with all due respect, there are glorious moments in a person's life. No matter how good you say it, no one will see it if you fail. You are young and radical, And these things are not within your scope of responsibility. Please come back, I’m done.”

Lin Xiaofeng shook his head regretfully. He had known that it was not easy to convince someone, especially an old stubborn like Shu Wenxu. However, he already had a comprehensive plan. Lin Xiaofeng took out a few documents from the cloth bag and handed them to Shu Wenxu, "Shu Gong, please read these documents."

Shu Wenxu doubtfully took the document and started to look at it, but the next moment his expression suddenly changed, "This...when was this signed?" He looked up at Lin Xiaofeng in shock.

"About two days ago." Lin Xiaofeng looked at the sky calmly and replied, "Your nephew Shu Caiqing came to Yangqu County and wanted to do business with me. He is very good at the jade business and now plans to get involved in the diamond business. You should know that the diamond business is now run by our county. How dare the people of our county disobey him when he mentions your name? So we gave him a share of the diamond business and paid him 100,000 taels as a channel fee. , This business is very cost-effective for him.”

Shu Wenxu's face turned livid when he heard this. He stood up suddenly and stared at Lin Xiaofeng, "You are slandering! How could Shu Caiqing do such a thing?"

Lin Xiaofeng smiled, "Shu Caiqing is a big businessman, so naturally he would not do such a thing. I took the initiative to talk to him about this diamond business. Now that the contract has been signed, it is useless to argue with you." He started talking. Turn to, "Shu Gong, your family is really good at making money."

"Lin Xiaofeng!" Shu Wenxu roared and stood up suddenly, but Lin Xiaofeng just took a sip of tea calmly, "The law does not punish everyone, it is true. But Shugong, you are alone now, if I make this matter In front of His Majesty, do you think His Majesty will believe you or me? "

Shu Wenxu stared at Lin Xiaofeng coldly, "This is my nephew's business, and there is no problem with the contract. I am not afraid even if it comes to His Majesty. Do you think you can turn right and wrong with His Majesty's favor?"

"Since you admit that this is your nephew, it will be easy to handle." Lin Xiaofeng said calmly, "As the Minister of Household Affairs, you condone your relatives to do business and abuse your power. How should you explain it?"

Shu Wenxu stared at Lin Xiaofeng coldly, "Mr. Lin used such despicable methods. Do all Jin Yiwei behave in this way? Do you still have Wang Fa in your eyes?"

"Shu Gong, let me tell you a story." Lin Xiaofeng ignored Shu Wenxu's question and said to himself, "A few days ago, my Jin Yiwei arrested a small official. He used his power to bully others, but he only had the oral testimony of the common people. There is no conclusive evidence. My people took this small official to check the situation with the oppressed people, but those people suddenly repented. "

"When the junior officer saw that there were no witnesses or evidence of guilt, he became arrogant and claimed that he was abiding by the law and was innocent. What do you think happened in the end?" Lin Xiaofeng laughed eerily.

Shu Wenxu became nervous for no reason, "What...how is it?"

"I put him in jail and convicted him on the spot of maliciously obeying the law!" Lin Xiaofeng continued, "Later, he couldn't stand the punishment in prison, so he took all the punishment, and was finally skinned and executed."

Shu Wenxu was shocked. He didn't expect such arrogant people to exist in the world, "You...you can actually convict people just because they abide by the law! This is simply crazy!"

"It is natural to deal with evil people with evil deeds." Lin Xiaofeng stood up and took out a memorial from his sleeve and put it on the table, "Shu Gong, if you are willing to help me, I will. If you don't want to, it's okay. After all, we will meet again in the future. ." He said, packed up the cloth bag and turned to leave.

Shu Wenxu looked at Lin Xiaofeng's retreating back with a complicated expression, and felt a trace of respect in his heart. His impression of Lin Xiaofeng has been completely refreshed. This person is not only broad-minded, determined and unscrupulous, but he also speaks too directly.

After hesitating for a long time, Shu Wenxu finally put the memorial in his sleeve, shook his head and sighed: "What a madman!"

Shu Caihong next to him was dumbfounded, "Dad, you just agreed to help him?" he asked in disbelief.

Shu Wenxu smiled helplessly, "This matter is not serious to me, just a little unpleasant. But Lin Xiaofeng will not give up until he achieves his goal, so I can only agree to him." He turned around and looked Xiang Shucaihong said, "Caihong, you have to remember that although this person is despicable and shameless, there is one thing you have to learn from him, and that is his unswerving will and determination to achieve his goals by any means. Only in this way can success be achieved." event."

Shu Caihong nodded and whispered: "Dad, for some reason, I think what he said makes sense. Times have changed. Since the emergence of Beiling College, there have been many unprecedented problems on the market, and many people's ideas have also changed. It’s starting to change. Isn’t this progress?”

However, Shu Wenxu frowned and said, "Enough! These are all weird tricks! Do you dare to claim that the times have changed just based on the weird talks in the institute? After thousands of years, the emperor is still the emperor, the court is still the court, The people are still the people!" He snorted, "How arrogant! I eat more salt than he does!"

The next day, the morning sunlight filtered through the window lattice and shone mottledly on the morning court of the imperial court. Lin Xiaofeng stood among the courtiers, his eyes always secretly glanced at Shu Wenxu involuntarily. He felt a little uneasy. Although he tried to persuade Shu Wenxu with his witty words yesterday, he still felt uneasy. After all, today's court meeting can be said to be the key to the success or failure of his plan.

As time went by, the meeting was halfway through. Suddenly, Shu Wenxu made a move, which made Lin Xiaofeng's heart suddenly rise to his throat. He stared closely at Shu Wenxu and saw him slowly taking out a memorial from his wide sleeves. Lin Xiaofeng noticed that the cover of the memorial was actually a letter he had left before.

"Your Majesty, I have this memorial." Shu Wenxu's voice was steady and powerful, echoing in the hall.

The emperor nodded slightly, indicating that he should continue.

Shu Wenxu began to state, his voice clear and firm, as if every word had been carefully considered. He talked about the account books of the Ministry of Household Affairs, the bumper harvest of grain and the increase in commercial taxes, and the difficulties in the transportation of materials. His words are full of deep understanding and unique insights into the national economy.

After saying that, Shu Wenxu turned back and glanced at Lin Xiaofeng. Seeing Lin Xiaofeng's face beaming with joy, he couldn't help but take a deep breath and suppress the discomfort in his heart.

"Ten strategies for wide business?" Emperor Jingjiang was stunned, and a trace of doubt flashed across his face. When the memorial was handed to him, his expression became a little strange. He glanced at Lin Xiaofeng again. Isn't this the strategy Lin Xiaofeng proposed before? Although the wording has changed, the core meaning remains.

Lin Xiaofeng responded to Emperor Jingjiang's doubts with a simple and honest smile. His eyes were clear and magnanimous, as if to say: "Your Majesty, this is all for the prosperity of the country."

Emperor Jingjiang knew it well, but his expression remained as usual. He ordered Wang Jingwen to read the memorial aloud, so that all the ministers in the court could listen to the contents of the ten policies for easing business.

As Wang Jingwen's voice echoed in the hall, Lin Xiaofeng's expression gradually changed. He listened to what he originally wrote and was modified by Shu Wenxu to make it smoother and more acceptable. But the most important thing is that he originally planned to use a prefecture as the pilot project, but now it has been changed to a county under Duantian Prefecture.

Lin Xiaofeng listened quietly, with mixed feelings in her heart. The pilot was limited to one county, and ministers in the DPRK and China did not have strong objections. After all, how much impact can one county have? But this was a big blow to Lin Xiaofeng.

After Wang Jingwen finished reading the memorial, Emperor Jingjiang looked around at the ministers in the court, and then his eyes fell on Shu Wenxu. "My dear, please tell me first." His voice was full of majesty.

Shu Wenxu bowed and replied: "Your Majesty, the reason why I advocate relaxing commercial policies is not a whim, but the result of careful consideration." His words were sonorous and powerful, as if every word was imprinted on the bluestone floor of the hall. He elaborated on the circulation of goods, the needs of the people, and the necessity of relaxing commercial policies. His voice echoed in the hall, making every courtier fall into deep thought.

Emperor Jingjiang nodded and tapped the imperial case with his hand. The ministers in the court also began to think deeply, and what Shu Wenxu said seemed familiar. Recently, an article published in Beilang Daily also talked about related issues. Unexpectedly, Shu Wenxu also had such profound insights into this.

After the ministers in the court were silent for a long time, Emperor Jingjiang asked: "Do you have any opinions, please?" His voice broke the silence in the court.

There began to be low-pitched discussions below, and Lin Xiaofeng looked around the crowd. Things seemed to be much easier today, but it was a pity that Shu Wenxu changed a prefecture into a county. However, Wangping County is not bad, and if it is managed properly, its influence can still be expected. Now that it has been said, it cannot be changed. We can only wait and see who will object, and then rush forward to help him.

As expected, opponents finally emerged. Bachelor Cai Yingyang came out and wanted to speak. But before he could speak, Lin Xiaofeng suddenly shouted: "I object!" His voice was firm and powerful, echoing in the hall.

Cai Yingyang stepped back helplessly, while Shu Wenxu looked confused. Emperor Jingjiang stared at Lin Xiaofeng, the expression on his face kept changing. Which side are you on? You are the one who wants to relax business policies, and now you are the one who opposes it?

Under the gaze of everyone, Lin Xiaofeng slowly turned around and showed an ugly smile to Cai Yingyang, with a hint of ridicule in it. Then he said loudly: "I am against relaxing business policies! Excessive wealth of virtuous people will harm their ambitions; and excessive wealth of stupid people will increase their faults." His words It is full of determination and determination, as if it is against the whole world.

Businessmen's pursuit of profit will encourage this trend, and wealthy people will arouse the resentment of everyone. The rise of businessmen may cause social unrest, people will become impetuous, and the collapse of rituals and music is not far away. Lin Xiaofeng's words were like a bombshell, causing an uproar in the court.

Shu Wenxu roared in his heart, these words were obviously what I said before! What do you want to do? He stared at Lin Xiaofeng closely, his eyes full of confusion and anger.

"If you indulge businessmen, the consequences will be endless." Lin Xiaofeng continued, "Businessmen are not engaged in production. They can only act as intermediaries to make huge profits and compete with the people for profits. This kind of thing must never be done."

Shu Wenxu couldn't bear it anymore. He went out and retorted loudly: "If there are no intermediaries in the world, then it will fall into chaos. Businessmen are as important as the gears connecting producers and buyers. Without them, To mediate resources, it is difficult for buyers and sellers to reach an agreement and profits are what they deserve.”

"The more transactions merchants facilitate, the more wealth will grow. This is the secret of our prosperity in Jingjiang." Shu Wenxu's words were full of determination and confidence.

After listening to Shu Wenxu's rebuttal, Lin Xiaofeng winked at him desperately, as if to say: "Master Shu, am I right?" and then showed an expectant expression.

Shu Wenxu's eyes twitched and he swallowed. He didn't expect that Lin Xiaofeng would use his words to refute him so cunningly. He took a deep breath and said, "I disagree with your point of view." His voice was full of helplessness and anger.

The debate in the court continued, but Lin Xiaofeng secretly praised Old Man Shu for his quick reaction and good memory. This battle in the court made him feel extremely stimulated and excited, as if he had already seen the dawn of victory. "What you said makes sense, but how can you let those merchants who are full of bronze smell wear luxurious silks and ride in magnificent carriages?" Lin Xiaofeng asked disdainfully, with contempt for the merchants written all over his face. .

He stared, as if he saw a picture of treason, and his tone was full of anger: "Scholars, peasants, industry and merchants, merchants have been humble since ancient times! They are just common people of humble origins, how can they be worthy of such a noble thing? Ordinary people You look down on them, why are they entitled to enjoy the softness of silk and the comfort of carriages? According to your logic, wouldn’t businessmen have to go to the court to discuss politics with us courtiers in the future?”

Lin Xiaofeng's words became more and more excited, and he was frothing at the mouth, as if he wanted to pour out all the anger in his heart: "Now they dare to wear silk and ride in a carriage. Will they still want to ride on us in the future? I simply dare not Imagine what the future of this country will be like!”

His fierce words were like a bucket of dung suddenly poured on the heads of those businessmen. The unpleasant insults made people want to cover their ears tightly. Everyone present looked embarrassed, even Emperor Jingjiang frowned slightly, expressing dissatisfaction with his extreme remarks.

"That's enough, Lin Xiaofeng." Emperor Jingjiang's voice finally sounded, interrupting his tirade. Lin Xiaofeng still looked like he was still unfinished. He wiped the saliva from the corner of his mouth and closed his mouth unwillingly.

"Your Majesty, I've finished speaking." Lin Xiaofeng glanced at Cai Yingyang who was standing aside, with a sneer on his lips, "Just now Cai Yingyang and Mr. Cai seemed to have something to say, but I won't say any more." With that, he He stretched out his hand in a gesture of invitation, signaling Cai Yingyang to speak.

Cai Yingyang was disgusted by his fierce words, but at this moment he could only bite the bullet and stand up. He originally wanted to defend the businessman a few words, but because of Lin Xiaofeng's nonsense, all the words he had prepared were stuck in his throat. He hesitated for a moment, took a deep breath, and decided to speak up to clear the name of the businessman: "I feel that Mr. Lin's words are a bit too extreme. Businessmen are also human beings. They make money through their own efforts. They should also wear silk and ride in carriages. right.”

"When it comes to economics now, no one can compare to Master Shu Wenxushu. I agree with conducting a pilot project in Wangping County and relaxing various restrictions on businessmen." Cai Yingyang stated his opinion firmly, although he knew This could lead to more controversy and attacks.

When Shu Wenxu heard Cai Yingyang's speech, he suddenly realized. It turns out that Lin Xiaofeng knew that his words were disgusting, so he acted preemptively in an attempt to occupy the moral high ground. After all, no one wants to stand and argue with someone who talks shit.

However, Lin Xiaofeng still pretended not to be outdone, "I must not agree with Mr. Cai's point of view. Although I also attach great importance to commercial development in Yangqu County, I have seen too many businessmen, and most of them They are all short-sighted and profit-seeking people. We must not let go of the restrictions on them easily, lest they take advantage of it and do whatever they want!" Speaking of excitement, he opened his eyes and waved his arms impassionedly, as if to express his belief. and determination passed on to everyone present.

"There are also many businessmen in Yangqu County, which I manage, doing business in Duantianfu City, and there are also many businessmen from Wangping County. I know the chaos here better than anyone else!" Lin Xiaofeng said categorically, as if It's like experiencing those chaotic scenes personally.

"And Mr. Shu, how do you know that the rise of businessmen is beneficial to this country? Can you predict the future?" Lin Xiaofeng asked aggressively, trying to draw Shu Wenxu into the debate. All the ministers suddenly realized that it was no wonder that Lin Xiaofeng opposed this proposal so fiercely. It turned out that it had touched his interests in Yangqu County!

Shu Wenxu, however, seems to be getting better and better. He gently flicked his sleeves and said calmly: "Master Lin, what you said is wrong. I have been an official in the Ministry of Household Affairs for many years, and I have seen a lot of private business. There is not much difference between businessmen and ordinary people. There are also profiteers. Yishang, we can’t make people’s conclusions easily because of the word ‘business’. I think I have a better say than you in understanding businessmen. The current situation is unpredictable and increasing business taxes has become an inevitable trend.”

"Mr. Lin, times are changing, and we must also learn to keep pace with the times." Shu Wenxu warned meaningfully, hoping that Lin Xiaofeng could put aside his prejudices and look at this issue with a more open mind. However, Lin Xiaofeng remained stubborn and with a righteous face, he raised his hands and asked Emperor Jingjiang for a ruling: "Your Majesty, arguing with words is not conducive to solving the problem. Please make a wise decision!" After saying that, he stepped aside and waited for Emperor Jingjiang. instructions. The battle for the court is getting increasingly fierce and dizzying. Don’t know what wonderful story will happen next? Let’s wait and see!

Emperor Jingjiang sat quietly on the dragon chair, with a smile on his lips and a light that understood everything in his deep eyes. He watched Lin Xiaofeng's performance quietly, as if watching a carefully choreographed drama. This debate about the status of merchants undoubtedly brought new vitality to the court, and also allowed him to see the small calculations in the hearts of his ministers.

"Do you have any other objections, sir?" Emperor Jingjiang's voice echoed in the court, as if carrying an irresistible majesty, "Mr. Bai Ge, what do you think of this matter?"

Bai Yongyuan pondered for a moment and then spoke slowly: "Your Majesty, I believe that the pilot project in Wangping County will not have much impact on the country, so we can give it a try. Moreover, the key issues mentioned by Mr. Shu do exist. Now that the food harvest is good, The increase in the idle population is not a good thing for the country's stability. If businessmen can open more factories to absorb these idle people and give them jobs, it will be a good thing for the country and the people. I believe that the Ministry of Household Affairs will benefit the country. Professional capabilities, "Ten Strategies for Broadening Business" are not too extreme. It is reasonable to take special measures in special times. We should give them a chance to try them and see how they work. "

"I second the proposal!" "I second the proposal!" Voices of agreement echoed in the court. Although Lin Xiaofeng pretended to be devastated on the surface, he was secretly happy in his heart. His goal has been achieved, and now he only needs to wait for Emperor Jingjiang's decision.

Others couldn't help but laugh secretly when they saw this scene. Lin Xiaofeng really tried his best for the benefit of Yangqu County this time. It seems that Wangping County is indeed very important to Yangqu County, otherwise Lin Xiaofeng would not be so out of control.

Emperor Jingjiang nodded and agreed: "Since most people have no objections, let's discuss who is more suitable to manage Wangping County."

Lin Xiaofeng glanced at the bachelors behind him with a grimace, secretly thinking about how to shirk this hot potato. Suddenly his eyes lit up and he looked at Cai Yingyang: "Your Majesty! Since Mr. Cai so strongly advocates relaxing restrictions on businessmen, I think it is most appropriate to give this important task to Mr. Cai!"

Cai Yingyang looked at Lin Xiaofeng with wide eyes, complaining secretly in his heart. This is not a good job! Although everyone verbally expressed support for the pilot program, no one really believed in it. After all, relaxing restrictions on merchants doesn't sound good, and it would be troublesome if the pilot failed. Who will be willing to take on this responsibility then?

Cai Yingyang glanced helplessly at the bachelors behind him, and suddenly saw a wretched figure about to move among the crowd. His eyes lit up and he pointed at that person and said, "Your Majesty! There is a very suitable candidate in the Bachelor's College - Bachelor's Compiler Zhao Zhongzhan! He is experienced and well-received in the Bachelor's College. He must be qualified for this position!"

As soon as he finished speaking, there was a sound of agreement, as if everyone couldn't wait to throw this hot potato out. Zhao Zhongzhan's mood at this moment was full of mixed feelings! He originally just wanted to be a familiar face in the court, but unexpectedly he was pushed to the forefront! He stood there tremblingly, looking aggrievedly at the colleagues who had once greeted him with smiles, but now they were avoiding him one by one! This is such a treacherous world!

Emperor Jingjiang looked at Zhao Zhongzhan's tearless expression and couldn't help but sympathize with him: "Zhao Zhongzhan, are you qualified for this position?" Although he knew that this question was redundant, he still wanted to ask this unlucky guy. Opinion, Zhao Zhongzhan forced out a smile: "Your Majesty has a destiny, and I will never give up!" He knew that he had no way out, so he could only bite the bullet and take on this important task!

"Okay! Since you are willing to take up this position, I will allow you to go to Wangping County to serve as the county magistrate!" Emperor Jingjiang said with finality, "We will discuss the specific matters with the Ministry of Household Affairs in detail after you retire from the court!"

When Lin Xiaofeng turned around, that familiar figure came into view, hey, isn't this the long-lost Zhao Zhongzhan? A deep smile immediately appeared on his face, he walked up to us and said kindly: "Xiao Zhao, why are you here?"

Zhao Zhongzhan's eyes suddenly became turbulent, his eye circles were slightly red, and his lips moved, but it seemed as if they were blocked by something, and he couldn't utter a single word.

When Lin Xiaofeng saw him like this, he couldn't help but feel soft in his heart, and softly comforted him: "Brother Zhao, what's wrong with you? If you don't tell me, what happened today will be like a passing cloud, and no one will know."

Zhao Zhongzhan's throat seemed to be stuck with something, and his voice was choked: "Mr. Lin, I...I really don't want to go to Wangping to be the county magistrate. Can you put in a few nice words for me in front of the emperor and choose someone else? I...I really don't want to be the county magistrate." It is unable to bear this important responsibility.”

Before he finished speaking, tears were already welling up in Zhao Zhongzhan's eyes. He bit his lower lip tightly, as if trying to suppress his emotions. Finally, he burst into tears and his words became slurred.

Lin Xiaofeng stretched out her hand, patted his shoulder gently, and said slowly: "Just because you helped me in the past, today is the time for you to take on this important task. I will repay you for your kindness, and now I will repay you." when."

He paused and continued: "Do you know how much effort I put into getting the court to set up this pilot? All of this is to give you a stage to display your talents."

Zhao Zhongzhan's crying stopped suddenly. He looked at Lin Xiaofeng blankly and asked with a cry: "You...what do you mean by this? Did you arrange all this? Weren't you opposed to this before?"

Lin Xiaofeng smiled slightly, with a hint of cunning in his eyes: "How could I deceive you? I remember you helped me many times in the past. If I really have harmful intentions for you, then who else would be willing to be with me?"

He changed the topic and seduced: "Think about it, our Yangqu diamonds are dazzling, the high-quality Tianxian tea is fragrant, as well as the novel penicillin, convenient compressed biscuits, delicious cans... none of which cannot be brought with us Come to make money? These will be the treasures of your rule."

Zhao Zhongzhan was still in a daze, as if he was in a dream. He pinched his cheeks subconsciously, trying to wake himself up.

When Lin Xiaofeng saw this, he couldn't help laughing: "Don't worry, I will keep my word. If I tell a lie, my uncle will be struck by lightning!"

As soon as these words came out, Zhao Zhongzhan's expression finally changed from confusion to ecstasy. He excitedly held Lin Xiaofeng's hand and said with tears of gratitude: "Mr. Lin, you are truly my noble man! I...did I find a treasure this time?"

He cheered for joy, as if he had seen a steady stream of wealth waving to him: "Wow! I'm really going to get rich!"

Wang Jingwen watched this scene with a smile. After Zhao Zhongzhan left, he stepped forward and joked: "Brother, your acting skills are really superb."

Lin Xiaofeng glanced at him, pretending to be surprised and said, "Oh? You still understand me."

Wang Jingwen smiled and said meaningfully: "Others may not know it, but how can I not know it? When the emperor and I went to Yangqu, we already saw that your attitude towards businessmen was just a show. Now, your image of attaching importance to business has changed. It’s already deeply rooted in people’s hearts.”

Lin Xiaofeng smiled and said nothing. He straightened his clothes and followed Wang Jingwen to the palace to meet Emperor Jingjiang.

In front of the emperor, Emperor Jingjiang first asked: "How did you convince Shu Aiqing?"

Lin Xiaofeng replied respectfully: "Your Majesty, I was just trying to reason with him and talk about my feelings. Mr. Shu felt that what I said was reasonable, so he agreed to help me."

He changed the subject and asked tentatively: "However, I have something unclear. Your Majesty does not seem to be opposed to relaxing restrictions on business, so why did you withhold my memorial before?"

Emperor Jingjiang clasped his hands behind his back, pondered for a moment and then said: "Actually, I can't tell whether this is right or wrong. The ministers in the court will definitely object, and it's hard for me to judge. I am already overwhelmed with daily government affairs, and I really don't have the intention. Go stir up trouble again.”

He changed the topic and asked: "Are you the author of all the recent economic articles in newspapers?"

Lin Xiaofeng smiled sheepishly: "Your Majesty is really perceptive. These articles are indeed written by me, but they are all superficial knowledge and make Your Majesty laugh."

Emperor Jingjiang looked at him deeply and said, "Then please tell me your opinion in detail."

Lin Xiaofeng collected his thoughts and said slowly: "I believe that today's businessmen are the key to resource allocation. Only businessmen can better allocate resources and meet the complex needs of the people. Although the imperial court is powerful, it is difficult to cover everything. Businessmen can promote production and create new wealth in the process of pursuing profits.”

He paused and continued: "Moreover, I heard that although foreigners are not good at farming, they are proficient in doing business. Sooner or later we will have to deal with foreigners, and there are many resources overseas for us to utilize. Therefore, we should cultivate Some businessmen who dare to take risks let them make money from foreigners.”

Emperor Jingjiang nodded as he walked: "This makes sense. Keep talking."

"Also," Lin Xiaofeng continued, "Although our Yangqu County is rich, its sustainable development requires the support of the imperial court. Therefore, I would like to request your Majesty to set up an environmental protection office in Wangping County to maintain the local business environment."

"In addition," he changed the topic, "I have another unkind request. We in Yangqu County are developing a new technology called 'boiling water technology'. Once successfully developed and put into use, it will definitely promote the rapid development of society. Development. But this research and development requires a lot of financial and resource support, so I would like to ask for your Majesty’s support and attention.”

After hearing this, Emperor Jingjiang showed a satisfied smile on his face: "Haha, this idea of ​​making money from foreigners is not bad. But in the end, it still depends on the effect of Wangping County's experiment." He paused, "As for you Well, I agree. Jin Yiwei's performance in the capital is indeed impressive. Although it is somewhat different from my original idea, since it is left to you, you can go ahead and do it. "

"Thank you, Your Majesty!" Lin Xiaofeng said with tears in his eyes, "Your Majesty is so wise and powerful, unparalleled in the world! I will prepare the relevant matters now." He was secretly happy: It seems that my plan has been more than half successful! Then just wait for the time to come!

On the way out of the palace, Lin Xiaofeng was still thinking about future plans. He knows that deregulating business is only the first step, and there are more challenges waiting for him to face and solve. But he also firmly believes that as long as he moves forward courageously and perseveres, he will be able to achieve his goals! After all, he has already taken this difficult first step!
In recent days, Lin Xiaofeng and his close friend Zhao Zhongzhan have been busy traveling in Wangping County. The two of them are like two industrious little bees, collecting nectar in this flourishing commercial garden, looking for gaps that can relax business policies, hoping to attract more merchants to build their nests here. They don't have much interest in delving into the various civil disputes, but they do their best to regulate and improve the business environment and provide every possible convenience, as if they are carefully decorating their homes.

In order to ensure the peace and order of this land, they specially dispatched guards from all directions to maintain it. These guards are like the guardians of the ancient city, sticking to their posts day and night. What's more worth mentioning is that they carefully selected some honest businessmen from Yangqu County and planned to purchase land and start new businesses in the fertile land of Wangping County. These businessmen were like pioneers, preparing to build new businesses on this land. Sow hope and look forward to a good harvest in the coming year.

After finishing all these trivial but important matters, Lin Xiaofeng finally had some leisure time. He planned to go to the Steam Research Institute of Beilang Academy, a place he had always placed high hopes on. After hearing the news, Li Dexian also excitedly expressed his intention to accompany him. He had heard of the name of the Steam Research Institute when he was in Yangqu County, but had never had the opportunity to see it. Now that he had the opportunity to take a closer look, he was naturally overjoyed.

When they arrived at the Steam Research Institute, they saw the door open as if to welcome them. There is a guard room next to it, quietly guarding this mysterious land. There was also a yellow dog tied at the door. When it saw the two strangers, it immediately barked dutifully, as if to warn them not to break in at will. An old man with wrinkles hurriedly walked out of the guard room. When he saw it was Lin Xiaofeng, a warm smile burst out on his face, as if he was seeing a long-lost relative.

"Master, why are you here? I'll go inside and let you know." The old man said excitedly.

Lin Xiaofeng waved his hand, indicating that he didn't need to bother: "No, you can just lead us the way."

The yellow dog kept barking, as if venting its dissatisfaction. The guard hurriedly pushed the dog away with his feet, approached Lin Xiaofeng with a smile on his face and said, "Sir, please come in. This distinguished guest is..."

Lin Xiaofeng introduced: "This is His Highness the Crown Prince, salute quickly."

The guard was shocked and quickly knelt down and kowtowed: "The common people have seen His Highness the Crown Prince!"

Li Dexian raised his head slightly, indicating that he would not be polite. He looked at the small building of the Boiled Water Research Institute in confusion, with a searching look on his face: "Old Lin, the atmosphere here is a bit strange. Is anyone really working hard? Why does it feel so popular? Could it be that someone is lazy?"

Lin Xiaofeng said proudly: "Lazy? Your Highness, don't underestimate the research here. The researchers selected from Yangqu County all come with the ambition to change the world. They have dreams and missions, even if there is no one to supervise them , and I have absolute confidence in them.”

Li Dexian smiled noncommittally, and his eyes glanced around, finally landing on the two large factories. He asked curiously: "I still don't quite understand the purpose of steam."

Lin Xiaofeng explained as he walked: "Your Highness, have you ever seen boiling water?"

"I've seen it before, what's wrong?" Li Dexian replied.

"After the water is boiled, the lid of the kettle will be pushed open. This process seems simple, but it actually contains huge power. What we are studying is how to use this power. Although the kettle is small, if we put it Amplify it hundreds or thousands of times, then its power can be transmitted through design. Wouldn't this save a lot of manpower? Even some things that cannot be done by manpower can be solved by boiling water. Think about it," Lin Xiaofeng explained patiently.

Li Dexian stopped and thought for a long time, his expression serious and hesitant. He seemed to be trying to understand this new concept and integrate it into his own thinking system. Finally, he slowly raised his head and said, "You are right. Isn't this just like a river cart without water or a carriage without horses?"

"His Highness is so easy to understand." Lin Xiaofeng nodded appreciatively and said, "Hey! But if this principle is really feasible, why didn't the predecessors think of it? And won't the steam leak?"

"This question is not simple." Lin Xiaofeng replied, "Otherwise, I would not have set up this research institute. But since this idea is feasible, it is worth a try. I believe that once successful, it will benefit generations to come." Li Dexian walked in. Li Dexian's mind is still racing about the feasibility of this project and its possible future impact.

When they walked into a room with a "Reference Room" sign on the door, Lin Xiaofeng's footsteps suddenly stopped. A strange look flashed across his face, as if he noticed something was wrong. He waved the guard away, then leaned forward to listen. Upon seeing this, Li Dexian curiously put his ear to the crack of the door, trying to capture the sounds in the room.

They heard the sound of changing cups and cups in the room, as well as a few people chatting. "Damn! Yesterday we lost dozens of taels of silver, and the Kyoto football team was defeated by the county team! They conceded two goals, what a bunch of losers!" "That's enough, forget it, I lost more than a hundred taels of silver. Kyoto Those losers on the team, I heard that the goalkeeper of the county team is just a manual worker, but they can’t even guard them.”

Then, they heard someone sigh: "Brothers, stop talking. Our institute has no money, and now we have to find a way to apply for funds."

Hearing this, Lin Xiaofeng's face turned from red to green. He obviously did not expect that such a situation would occur in his research institute. Li Dexian was snickering from the side. He taunted in a low voice: "Lazy? I think the researchers here really enjoy themselves. Not only do they not work hard, they also gamble leisurely."

Lin Xiaofeng's face turned red. He hurriedly changed the subject and said, "Oh, I didn't expect the Kyoto football team to be so vulnerable. Your Highness, are you watching the game too?" This question successfully diverted Li Dexian's attention, and he began to talk about his relationship with the football team. Views of the game.

However, before they finished speaking, the door to the information room suddenly opened. Walking towards him was Qi Jihang from the Boiled Water Institute. He was the actual manager here and was very familiar with Lin Xiaofeng. Seeing Lin Xiaofeng's sudden arrival, he trembled with fright and panicked, as if he was a thief caught red-handed. His face was pale, cold sweat broke out on his forehead, and he stammered: "Lin... Master Lin, why are you here? I... I didn't know you would Come, please forgive me for missing you."

Lin Xiaofeng looked at him coldly and said nothing. The disappointment and anger in his heart could no longer be expressed in words. Li Dexian stood aside and quietly observed all this, with a playful smile on his face.

"Come here, Your Highness the Crown Prince!" Qi Jihang's voice was respectful and eager. He bowed deeply to Lin Xiaofeng and then warmly invited him into the room. "Your Highness, please take a seat. Please take a seat quickly." His face There were smiles all over the place, as if seeing long-lost relatives.

When the people around heard the loud sound, they were like eggplants beaten by frost. They stood nervously in a row against the wall. They lowered their heads and carefully observed the situation with their peripheral vision. Their figures looked particularly thin and weak in the dim light.

Lin Xiaofeng was not polite. He strode to the chair and sat down gracefully. His eyes swept over the table. It was a table of sumptuous dishes, but there was a anger gradually rising in his heart.

He thought to himself, "Am I too indulgent of you recently? I didn't notice that you were starting to be lazy." His eyes became stern, as if he could see through all lies and disguises.

In the past, he always comforted himself with the words "If the cook does not steal, the grain will not be harvested." In order to obtain more funds, he turned a blind eye to those petty thefts. But today, he could no longer endure this laziness and deception.

Lin Xiaofeng was about to get angry when he heard Li Dexian's curious voice coming from beside him, "Although this room is small, it has all the necessary features."

Lin Xiaofeng turned around and saw Li Dexian looking at the small data room. There is a large table in the middle, which is piled with various materials and drawings. Various materials, parts, experimental records, material descriptions, etc. are neatly classified on the three walls. Everything is in order.

However, Lin Xiaofeng was not in the mood to appreciate this neat and orderly data room at this time, and his face was still as gloomy as water.

Qi Jihang explained with a grimace: "Master, we really don't have any extra funds. The little money we have is spent on gambling, and it is all paid for by ourselves." His voice was trembling, obviously because he was afraid of Lin Xiaofeng's wrath. It will affect yourself.

"Who told you to speak?" Lin Xiaofeng slammed the table, his voice deafening, "You still have the nerve to say it! I brought the Crown Prince here today to see your research results. If you can't come up with anything decent, Just go to jail and reflect!"

Everyone was trembling with fear, as if they were as wilted as eggplants beaten by frost. Qi Jihang was also nervous and speechless, but nodded repeatedly to express his understanding.

"Let's go!" Lin Xiaofeng stood up and left without saying a word, and Li Dexian followed closely behind. They walked through the long and narrow corridor and came to a spacious courtyard. This courtyard was very special and had a shed instead of an open air.

There were all kinds of strange devices and busy people in the shed. Some were adding coal, some were debugging machines, and some were discussing something around some strange devices. When they saw Lin Xiaofeng and Li Dexian coming in, they all stopped. Salute to their work.

Although Lin Xiaofeng didn't see anything particularly novel, out of the corner of his eye he caught sight of a familiar gadget - something similar to a pocket watch placed on an iron pipe of a device. His heart moved and he stepped forward to observe it carefully. Could it be a pressure gauge?
Qi Jihang quickly explained: "Sir, this is our newly developed steam pump. It is connected to the well and can pump water. You will see the effect after a while." There was a hint of pride and expectation in his voice, as if he couldn't wait any longer. I want to show off my research results.

It didn't take long for the machine to start running, making a roaring sound and bursts of white smoke. The whole yard was filled with noisy sounds and smoky sights. Li Dexian was startled, "What kind of strange sound is this?" He was curious. asked.

Qi Jihang quickly explained a bunch of professional terms, but both Lin Xiaofeng and Li Dexian were confused. They looked at the huge machine in front of them, filled with doubts and curiosity. Can this strange device actually pump water? They were waiting for the next experiment. While they were talking, the water pump had already started working. Water was flowing out of the pipe mouth continuously. The water was clear and translucent, flowing along the pipe into the pool next to it.

Li Dexian shouted in surprise: "The water is really pumped out! Look, Old Lin!" His face was filled with excitement and excitement, as if he had seen something new and novel. Lin Xiaofeng was also very surprised. This steam water pump is indeed interesting. It seems that the people at the Steam Research Institute have not wasted their efforts. They have indeed put a lot of effort into researching and exploring this field.

Qi Jihang secretly breathed a sigh of relief. It seemed that the master was quite satisfied with the gift. He asked tentatively: "Sir, what do you think of this gift?" He couldn't help but feel a little uneasy, fearing that his research results would not be obtained. Lin Xiaofeng’s approval.

However, before Lin Xiaofeng had time to answer, Li Dexian asked first: "What is the use of this thing? If it is just used to pump water, there seems to be no need to build such a complicated thing, right?" His words made Qi Jihang paused at once, and it was indeed a bit confusing. Embarrassing, since they built this steam pump, they never thought of it having any practical use, so they didn't report it to Lin Xiaofeng.

Now when he was worried about how to answer, Lin Xiaofeng spoke: "Your Highness, this thing is of great use. For example, during mining, some mines will not be able to be mined due to water accumulation. If you rely on manpower to carry water, it will consume a lot of money." It takes time and energy, but with this water pump, you can easily drain the water to improve mining efficiency." He paused and continued, "And it can also be used to pump water from fish ponds. You can catch fish easily.”

When Qi Jihang heard this, he slapped his thigh suddenly: "The master is wise! That's what I thought!" He was secretly glad that the master found a step for him, otherwise he really wouldn't know how to answer Li Dexian's question .

"So are there any disadvantages to this thing?" Lin Xiaofeng asked again. He was obviously very interested in this steam pump and wanted to understand its performance, advantages and disadvantages in depth.

Qi Jihang's expression suddenly became a little stiff, and he hesitated and said: "Well...it's just that the fuel is consumed faster, and there is a certain risk of explosion...But sir Don't worry! As long as you give us enough time and resources, we will be able to solve this problem!" His voice gradually became firm and powerful, as if he was determined to overcome this problem.

After hearing this, Lin Xiaofeng couldn't help but feel a little regretful. Although this thing had some practicality, it was still far from his expectations. However, he also knew that nothing can be achieved overnight, and the current results are already very good. He nodded to express his recognition and encouragement, "You continue to work hard! I look forward to your better performance!" His words made Qi Jihang wait. People were inspired, as if they had seen the dawn of victory.

"Then what other things have you studied? You can't just build this water pump for such a long time, right?" Lin Xiaofeng continued to ask, he wanted to know more about the research results and progress of this steam research institute.

"Of course! Master, come with me." After saying that, Qi Jihang took Lin Xiaofeng and Li Dexian to another factory building. This factory building was built with cement and covered a large area and was very long. The most striking thing is After Qi Jihang opened the oversized iron door, the situation inside the factory was clearly displayed before their eyes. There are many windows on the surrounding walls for lighting. The entire factory looks spacious, bright, neat and orderly. The most eye-catching thing is the oval iron track in the center of the factory, which winds like a giant dragon. The center of the factory gives people a shocking and mysterious feeling.

Lin Xiaofeng nodded secretly after seeing it. Although the train has not been built yet, they have obviously drawn a model of the railway track first. However, this should be just the beginning. There should be other supporting devices, otherwise they will want to claim credit for just one railway track. If you say so, that’s just looking for scolding! Li Dexian pointed at the track and asked: "What is this? What is it used for?" His curiosity was completely aroused and he wanted to find out.

Qi Jihang explained: "Your Highness, this is the track, and you can drive a sports car on it." After that, he walked deep into the factory to look for other devices, a sports car? Doesn’t it mean that when you drive a sports car on a track, you set your own limits? Li Dexian felt a little confused, but the next moment Qi Jihang came back in a hurry holding two long objects.

After he placed these two objects on the track in front of Lin Xiaofeng, Lin Xiaofeng's eyes suddenly lit up. This turned out to be a model train! And it’s very realistic! Each carriage is lifelike, as if it could run on the rails at any time.

Qi Jihang proudly introduced: "Look, sir! This is the model car for our experiment. Although these two small cars are inconspicuous, they are the results of our careful development! Every car has been improved. and optimization, it has now reached the third generation! And we are still customizing more parts to improve it!" His voice revealed infinite pride and pride, as if he had seen the train he developed on the railway track. On the speeding scene.

"Our research institute has given this project a codename called 'Kuafu'. The first generation is called 'Original Kuafu', and the second generation is called 'Charging Kuafu'. After we add water and kerosene, we can Let them run! What do you think, sir?" Qi Jihang looked at Lin Xiaofeng expectantly, waiting for his evaluation, like a student waiting for the teacher to correct his homework.

Lin Xiaofeng's mouth twitched and he said, "What a good name." His voice revealed recognition and appreciation, which encouraged Qi Jihang and others. They looked at the model train in front of them, filled with anticipation and longing, as if they had already seen the spectacular scene of it flying on the railway track.

"Let's get started." Lin Xiaofeng's voice echoed in the air, as if carrying an irresistible force. Qi Jihang moved upon hearing the sound, his hands quickly operated on the two models, and then ignited the flames. It was a leaping, energetic flame, as if cheering for the arrival of a new era. The water tank in the model train began to gradually heat up under the heat of the flame, and the heat gradually increased until the water began to roll and boil enthusiastically.

Li Dexian's eyes were wide open, his face full of disbelief. He watched the small train start slowly, and the slight vibration seemed to be transmitted to the depths of his soul. The speed of the small train is getting faster and faster. It is driving in circles on the track, as smooth as running water, without any stagnation or lag.

Although this is just a small model, in Lin Xiaofeng's eyes, it has surpassed the meaning of a model. Needless to say, this feasibility has been best verified. This is the innovation of the times and a step forward for them to transcend the times.

Lin Xiaofeng glanced sideways at Li Dexian and saw him staring at the train with all his attention, his eyes flashing with unprecedented enthusiasm. It is a desire for the unknown, an obsession with new things. Seeing this scene, Lin Xiaofeng felt a sense of satisfaction deep in his heart.

Although a real train will not be born from their hands in the short term, this train model will undoubtedly become a novel toy that will make children and even adults crazy about it. Lin Xiaofeng himself, a person who traveled through time, had never played with such high-end toys when he was a child. At this moment, his heart was also filled with anticipation and itching feeling.

The idle princes and nobles in the capital will definitely flock to it when they see this novelty. In the future, events such as modified racing competitions may also be held to allow more people to participate in the carnival of this new era. Maybe a modification genius will emerge from among them, or a major invention may emerge! After all, games and innovation often go hand in hand.

Li Dexian watched with great interest. He turned his head, his eyes flashing with excitement, and said to Lin Xiaofeng: "Old Lin, what do you think of setting up a set like this in the East Palace of my palace?" His voice was full of expectation and desire.

Lin Xiaofeng smiled slightly and nodded: "No problem, since Your Highness likes it, I will have someone prepare a set for you. But it's best to play in private and don't let others know." His words revealed a kind of calmness and confidence. .

Li Dexian patted his chest and promised, "Okay! Don't worry!" His face was filled with a smile of excitement and satisfaction. At this moment, they seemed to have seen the dawn of a new era slowly rising on the horizon.

Seeing the excitement of the two people, Qi Jihang couldn't help but laugh. He hurriedly asked for credit: "Sir, what do you think of our results this time?" His eyes shone with anticipation and pride.

However, Lin Xiaofeng just looked at him calmly and said: "Not even close. What I want is practical things, and you can only be regarded as a toy now." Although he was also happy in his heart, he still maintained a smile on his face. calm. He was worried that they were too arrogant so he couldn't let them get too complacent.

Qi Jihang lowered his head in disappointment but then raised his head and asked: "If we scale it up, can we build a car that can carry people and cargo?" His eyes were filled with desire and exploration for the unknown.

Lin Xiaofeng pondered for a moment and then said: "Have you tried zooming in? What problems will occur?" His words revealed a rigorous and pragmatic tone.

Qi Jihang replied with a wry smile: "That's the problem. Although the car looks very smooth, once it is enlarged, there will be many uncontrollable problems. The structure and materials need to be adjusted. If it is just a simple loss of control, it is easy to say, but it is just like other equipment. Explosions occurred and people were injured. These problems are still being overcome." His voice was full of challenge and determination.

Lin Xiaofeng nodded to express understanding. After pondering for a moment, he suddenly asked: "Have you ever built a test prototype?" His eyes flashed with anticipation and curiosity.

Qi Jihang's eyes lit up and he hurriedly replied: "Yes! Please come with me, sir." There was excitement and pride in his words. It seemed that they couldn't wait to show Lin Xiaofeng their latest achievements.

The experimental prototype made Lin Xiaofeng's heart beat faster. He was both excited and surprised. He originally thought he could only see that small model today, but he didn't expect that there was a bigger surprise waiting for him! He followed Qi Jihang closely, and Li Dexian stared intently at the whining train on the track. Lin Xiaofeng grabbed him and followed him. Soon the three of them arrived in front of the second warehouse.

When the warehouse door slowly opened, a huge black object suddenly appeared in front of the three people. That's a locomotive! A real locomotive! Although its shape is different from Lin Xiaofeng's impression of his previous life, there is generally not much difference. At this moment, Lin Xiaofeng's heartbeat accelerated suddenly, and old memories flooded into his heart! (End of chapter)