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

Chapter 35 The monarch and his ministers chatted freely

Lin Xiaofeng's heart skipped a beat after hearing this, and beads of sweat began to appear on his forehead. He really didn't know what the emperor was thinking. He felt like he was hanging in mid-air, not knowing when he would fall.

After a long time, Emperor Jingjiang finally spoke, his voice low and majestic: "Lin Xiaofeng, I don't want to pursue your past affairs anymore."

When Lin Xiaofeng heard this, he felt much relieved. It seemed that his banknote had worked. He secretly wiped the sweat from his forehead and tried to appear calm.

However, Emperor Jingjiang's next words made him feel excited again.

"But," Emperor Jingjiang said slowly, "since you want to work in the court, you must abide by the rules of the court."

When Lin Xiaofeng heard this, his heart trembled again. He knew he wasn't quite over it yet. He replied cautiously: "Your Majesty taught you the right lesson! I will do my best to serve the court in the future!"

Emperor Jingjiang seemed to have read through his thoughts and smiled calmly: "Do you think you can buy everything with silver notes? The way to be an official is not as simple as just money."

When Lin Xiaofeng heard this, he was shocked again. He hurriedly replied: "Your Majesty's lesson is right! I will do my best to serve the court in the future!"

Emperor Jingjiang nodded with satisfaction: "Very good. Someone is here."

The little eunuch immediately stepped forward to obey the order.

"Give me a seat." The little eunuch quickly brought a chair and placed it behind Lin Xiaofeng.

Lin Xiaofeng sat down carefully and secretly felt happy. He knew that this was just the beginning, and more efforts would be needed to gain a firm foothold in the court. He looked at Emperor Jingjiang, feeling a little uneasy.

Emperor Jingjiang looked at Lin Xiaofeng sitting solemnly on the chair and laughed out loud: "Lin Xiaofeng, although you are arrogant, you also know how to assess the situation."

Lin Xiaofeng felt a little embarrassed when he heard this. He knew that he had no foundation in the court and that he needed to work harder if he wanted to gain a foothold in the court. So he replied respectfully: "Your Majesty is aware of everything. I will definitely work harder to repay Your Majesty's grace!"

Emperor Jingjiang looked calm and looked at Lin Xiaofeng calmly. There was a hint of majesty in his tone, but he was still cordial: "Okay, okay, Lin Xiaofeng, you don't have to be too nervous. I still have something to ask you."

Lin Xiaofeng felt the emperor's majesty and felt a little uneasy.

However, he quickly adjusted his emotions, breathed a sigh of relief, and replied respectfully: "Your Majesty, please tell me. I will tell you everything I know."

Emperor Jingjiang nodded slightly, thinking about various things in Yangqu County.

His eyes wandered around the hall, seeming to be looking for clues to the problem.

After a long time, he finally asked: "What is that object with immeasurable merit?"

Lin Xiaofeng's eyes flashed with understanding. He had already expected that the emperor would pay attention to this object.

He made a plan in his mind and replied in a cautious tone: "Your Majesty, this thing is called gunpowder."

He chose his words carefully, "Gunpowder ignites when exposed to fire. If it is in large quantities and in a closed space, it can cause a violent explosion."

Emperor Jingjiang's eyes flashed with joy, and he asked eagerly: "What is the output of this product? How much does it cost to make?"

Lin Xiaofeng's expression became serious: "Your Majesty, this thing is man-made. Initially, I left an alchemist to refine gunpowder in Yangqu County, but this person was later killed in an explosion, and the clues to the manufacture of gunpowder were cut off."

He shook his head and sighed, "Fortunately, there is still some remaining gunpowder. Yangqu County has kept this item for several years. However, gunpowder is extremely unstable and extremely dangerous! Therefore, when the mountain was opened, the remaining inventory was all used up."

"As for production, it is even more difficult! I also ordered people to study it. If it was successfully developed a few years ago, it would be dedicated to the imperial court. However, it failed."

Lin Xiaofeng sighed: "The research and development cost a lot, and more than 10,000 taels of silver were wasted. Later, the county did not allocate any more funds to support this research..."

After Lin Xiaofeng finished speaking, he shook his head regretfully, as if he felt deeply guilty for not being able to serve the country with all his loyalty.

However, what he said was just a joke!

In fact, gunpowder has already been mass-produced.

He, Lin Xiaofeng, was no more than a fledgling boy.

How can you show all the good things to others?

If you want it to unfold slowly and make people amazed, you need to lay it out bit by bit...

If you want to live a comfortable life, you need to squeeze out toothpaste slowly...

However, the cost of making gunpowder was too high. When Lin Xiaofeng first arrived here, he didn't know what things like sulfur and saltpeter were.

So he asked people to collect materials in the market, and then asked craftsmen to compare the formulas one by one. After a lot of trouble, he successfully developed gunpowder.

Without systematic guidance and memory aid, those days were really sad...

After hearing this, Emperor Jingjiang became furious. He pointed at Lin Xiaofeng with trembling fingers and rebuked loudly: "You are so stupid! How can you stop researching such a divine thing? I am ordering Yangqu County to continue research and development!"

Lin Xiaofeng smiled bitterly and shook his head helplessly: "Your Majesty... the county really can't afford the extra money. I have already brought all the money."

"How many are needed?" Emperor Jingjiang asked coldly.

Lin Xiaofeng's eyes flickered slightly, he glanced at the banknotes on the table, and said in a low voice: "Forty thousand...no, more than thirty thousand..."

Emperor Jingjiang looked at Lin Xiaofeng with a sneer, his tone revealing disdain: "What do you want? Do you still want to take back all these funds?"

Lin Xiaofeng's heart tightened, and he quickly waved his hand: "I don't dare! It's just that... the research and development of this thing does require a lot of silver. I don't want to increase the burden on the people and exploit their people's wealth and support... "

He had the courage to say these words, but he knew very well in his heart, which emperor wouldn't want this kind of artifact?

Since I have the capital to negotiate, I can get back a little bit of the money I gave away.

This is my own coffin book!

Emperor Jingjiang stared at Lin Xiaofeng and said nothing for a long time.

His eyes were deep and sharp, as if he could see through all hypocrisy and lies.

However, given that Lin Xiaofeng has always been cunning and cunning, he was still wary.

"Twenty thousand taels...I will give you one year. After one year, gunpowder must be mass-produced."

Emperor Jingjiang spoke slowly, his tone revealing unquestionable majesty.

Lin Xiaofeng hurriedly shook his head and said with a wry smile: "Your Majesty, the money can be discussed, but the time is really tight. The original research has taken two years, but has achieved little results. Now that the original researchers are no longer here, we have to learn and master it all over again. This technology... I think it will take at least another two years, and maybe we can have some confidence in it after two years!"

Emperor Jingjiang pondered for a moment and finally nodded: "Okay... Then I will give you two years. I will send people to assist you in research and development. If you still fail after two years, you have to think clearly about the consequences. "

The research and development of artifacts requires a lot of time and energy, and Emperor Jingjiang is not in a hurry.

Besides, there is currently no war in the country, and the need for gunpowder is not urgent.

He believes that as long as he is given enough time and resource support, Lin Xiaofeng will be able to complete the task.

Lin Xiaofeng was overjoyed to see that the matter was settled, but he did not dare to show it. He could only suppress his smile and respectfully responded: "Your Majesty, please rest assured! I will live up to your Majesty's trust!"

Emperor Jingjiang nodded with a sinister look in his eyes: "Okay... Next, I have one more thing to ask you. Do you still keep the poison oath that you signed back then? "

Lin Xiaofeng's heart trembled when he heard this, and he said with a smile: "When you signed the contract, your Majesty used a false name. This is an invalid contract. After I return, I will immediately write a letter to everyone, ordering them to burn all those poisonous oaths!" "

Emperor Jingjiang looked at him, silent, with a complicated light shining in his eyes, not knowing what he was thinking.

Lin Xiaofeng waited uneasily, fearing that Emperor Jingjiang would suddenly turn his back on him.

After a while, I heard him slowly say: "Oh... and the gramophone, please give it to me too!" Lin Xiaofeng honestly handed over everything, but he couldn't help but suspect that it was Zhou Zhiwei. betrayed myself. He originally thought that he had done a perfect job, but he didn't expect that something was wrong. It seems that I have to be more careful in the future!

He respectfully replied: "To answer your Majesty's question, I only have this one gramophone, but if Your Majesty needs more, I can order someone to make them. But this core technology is the secret of our Yangqu County. I hope Your Majesty can understand it clearly!" "

Emperor Jingjiang nodded slightly to express his understanding: "Don't worry, as long as you don't betray me, I won't treat you badly. You can continue to be responsible for the affairs of Yangqu County. I will send someone to assist you."

"Very good...continue to explain!"

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After two hours of chatting, the expression on Emperor Jingjiang's face gradually changed from seriousness to joy, just like the warm sunshine of spring dispelling the coldness of winter, without any pretense. His admiration for Lin Xiaofeng became deeper and deeper, and he obviously admired this young man's talent and knowledge.

Lin Xiaofeng, a young man who lives at ease in Yangqu County and doesn't speak much, felt like spring breeze from his conversation with the emperor today. His conversation with Emperor Jingjiang was very pleasant, as if he had been a close friend for many years.

As the king of a country, Emperor Jingjiang sat on the high dragon chair, showing royal majesty in his speech. Each of his questions is like a deep ocean, leading to endless truth. Lin Xiaofeng cleverly brought the topic to people's livelihood issues, making Emperor Jingjiang pay more attention to people's lives.

Lin Xiaofeng always cleverly avoided talking about the various production technologies that Emperor Jingjiang was curious about. There is no other reason. These technologies are the foundation for his livelihood and have not yet been stabilized. It is not the right time to reveal them at this time. Although Emperor Jingjiang was full of doubts, he was more concerned about the people's livelihood issues in Yangqu County, so he did not inquire in depth.

The two talked for a long time, and Emperor Jingjiang sighed: "That's great! Lin Aiqing is so talented! I didn't expect that the folk governance methods are so brilliant. I am deeply inspired."

Lin Xiaofeng's free and easy demeanor was as comfortable as chatting with an old friend. He responded cheerfully: "Your Majesty, thank you. In fact, these methods are all based on care and love for the people! During my tenure, I always kept the people in my heart. That's all. That’s all!”

"I am not a county magistrate, but a servant of the people!" Lin Xiaofeng added. As soon as he said this, Emperor Jingjiang and the other eunuchs in the imperial study looked at him in surprise. Servants of the people? So what is the emperor? ! Only you, Lin Xiaofeng, can say such shocking words!

Lin Xiaofeng rubbed his nose in embarrassment. Well, this concept is still too early for Jingjiang Country.

Emperor Jingjiang twitched his lips: "Lin Aiqing is really amazing and has such outstanding poetry talent. No wonder he can write such poems."

Lin Xiaofeng was even more embarrassed: "Your Majesty has given me the compliment. I actually got the phrase 'If you don't speak shockingly, you will die', I got it from the fragments of an ancient book. I didn't expect that your Majesty would remember it after I said it casually."

Emperor Jingjiang smiled and said, "Have all the fragments of the best ancient books in the world come into your hands, Lin Xiaofeng?"

"I already know Lin Aiqing's talent. With such a poetic talent, there is no need to hide it in front of me in the future, and there is no need to explain it!"

"..."

King Jingjiang continued to say in a deep voice: "Lin Aiqing, listen carefully. I have placed you next to the prince, not to teach him the Four Books and Five Classics, the Book of Rites and the Classic of Filial Piety, etc."

"Li Yihao, the number one scholar of the current dynasty, his knowledge of classics and history, even if you try your best to catch up, you may not be able to match him."

What King Jingjiang wanted in his heart was that Lin Xiao could influence the prince with his unique thoughts and perspectives.

He knew very well that the prince was adventurous by nature and had a close affinity with Lin Xiaofeng.

Therefore, King Jingjiang had high hopes for Lin Xiaofeng, hoping that he would give him all his money so that the prince could become a talented person.

The success or failure of this all depends on Lin Xiaofeng's ability.

Lin Xiaofeng was silent for a moment and asked in a deep voice: "If His Highness does not accept my words, what should I do?"

When King Jingjiang heard this, he laughed loudly and said: "Haha, it depends on your ability. If you have to ask me about everything, then what use is you, Lin Xiaofeng?"

Lin Xiaofeng couldn't help but feel happy.

Seeing how helpless King Jingjiang was towards the prince, it was actually the prince who was in awe of him.

Lin Xiaofeng clasped his hands and bowed deeply, "Your Majesty, I understand what you mean!"

King Jingjiang looked at him, his brows full of doubts, "Oh? What do you know? If the prince doesn't act according to the rules, how should you deal with it?"

The corner of Lin Xiaofeng's lips curled up slightly, and he answered calmly, "There is an old saying that goes well, a young tree without pruning will not stand tall, and a person without training will not become a talent. Under a stick, a filial son will emerge, and under a strict teacher, a wise disciple will emerge."

"The prince is a member of the royal family. A little frustration, occasional laziness, and even a little naughtiness are all normal phenomena."

"What's more, as the crown prince, the prince must have the spirit of fearlessness in the face of danger and the determination to overcome any difficulties!"

"Having never experienced storms and difficulties, how can he save all people from fire and water in the future?"

"Only by hitting them, can they become talents quickly! If you hit them ten to eight times a year, you can relax their muscles and bones; if you hit them a hundred and eighty times a year, you can turn rotten wood into good talents."

"If you make a mistake, you need to hit it often, so that the person will have an evil intention and be trembling in fear in the future. If you don't hit it, you will be useless!"

"Even if he didn't make a mistake, we should still beat him hard to prevent him from slipping up and curbing the signs of his crimes! This is my experience over the years, please give me your Majesty's enlightenment."

After hearing this, Emperor Jingjiang fell into deep thought and couldn't help but nodded, "Well said! It seems that I am usually too tolerant to them... But, Lin Aiqing, did your parents educate you in this way?"

Lin Xiaofeng looked up to the sky and sighed, recalling the past, "Yes! I grew up under this kind of education, and I am what I am today."

"When I was a kid, my parents often told me to study hard. If I was distracted or lazy, I would be punished."

"Usually my father lectured me alone, or my parents punished me together...but at that time I often didn't want to read because I was tired or lazy."

"At this time, my parents will give me a chicken blood injection to cheer me up... I'm not afraid of His Majesty's jokes. Now some people in my hometown call me Chicken Baby."

After hearing this, Emperor Jingjiang suddenly realized and sighed, "Oh, what a pain for Lin Aiqing! No wonder you can achieve such an achievement today..." But can drinking chicken blood really improve your energy? This is the first time I've heard of it. "

Lin Xiaofeng smiled bitterly, "Actually, it can't be done. It's just to inspire people...it makes people energetic when they are disgusted. I thought that if the prince is lazy, I would encourage him."

"You can fuck him! If he doesn't obey, just come and tell me."

"Thank you, Your Majesty!"

This gold medal is quite small and exquisite. When it is placed on the case, it still shines with golden light. Emperor Jingjiang held it in his hand as if he had pinched something, and then threw it over casually, but his words came one after another, leaving no room for doubt.

"With this gold medal, you can enter the palace when you want to, and leave the palace when you want to. You have the final say in everything. Please guide the prince carefully and don't make any mistakes for me."

"There is also the one named Li Yihao. I know you two won't deal with him, but he is your superior officer after all. You should be careful with your words."

"In this hall today, I know that you are very majestic, and the ministers all look up to you with admiration. But you have to remember that although I like you, I have always treated the ministers below equally. Will favor anyone."

"As a minister, your first duty is to serve me loyally. If you have any ability, it is not impossible for you to become the Prime Minister and join the cabinet in the future."

Emperor Jingjiang's words were like drawing a big pie for Lin Xiaofeng, making him excited.

Although Lin Xiaofeng was new here, when Emperor Jingjiang said this, he understood that he wanted to reuse him.

"Thank you, Your Majesty!" Lin Xiaofeng took the gold medal and tied it around his waist gently.

"Then should I go to the East Palace now?" Lin Xiaofeng asked Emperor Jingjiang.

Emperor Jingjiang looked Lin Xiaofeng up and down with a hint of amusement in his eyes.

"There is no need to rush. You should go back to your home and have a rest before going to the East Palace tomorrow."

"Why is this?" Lin Xiaofeng showed a hint of confusion.

(End of this chapter)