Hundreds of households in Liaodong, covering the light with one hand

When Lu Yu started to reform the post station in Puzhou, Sun Chuanting also started to make preparations for coal mine mining in Datong.

Whether it was steel mills or steam engines, the main goal of the Second Scientific Society was coal mining.

Because the northern part of Sanjin has a tradition of utilizing shallow coal seams for metallurgy and ore burning from ancient times to the present, it is well-founded that the parliament has chosen the Sanjin area as a pilot area for coal mining this time.

Beijing City, Parliament Office.

"Yongding Village and Tongjialiang in the north of Datong," Wang Qi looked at the letter sent by Sun Chuanting in his hand, and the smile on his face could hardly be suppressed: "It seems that Sun Chuanting's progress is quite fast."

"Actually, time waits for no one." Xu Guangqi sat opposite Wang Qi, with excitement and expectation hidden under his old face: "If the coal mines in the north of Datong can be confirmed to be large coal mines, then the scientific process of our council will be able to Go further!"

Xu Guangqi's excitement is not unreasonable.

The development of scientific societies today is largely hampered by lack of motivation.

Ordinary water conservancy and firewood cannot support the demand of starting at thousands of degrees.

Not only forged steel, but also for steam engines and shipbuilding power, there was also a huge demand for coal.

"The parliament has sent a letter to Sun Chuanting, asking him to seize the time to carry out mining in Datong. Money is not an issue, time is!" Wang Qi nodded, changed the topic and asked another question: "I heard that recently, Xiyi and Nanyang sent many Christians to China?”

Xu Guangqi's face moved slightly when he heard this, and then he nodded and said: "Those Christians are mostly well-educated people, and their science, technology and research spirit are even better than those of China!"

"Well," Wang Qi nodded: "It would be best if their talents and learning can be used by me. The parliament also allows them to open schools in the capital or elsewhere, but there is one thing."

"Your Majesty, please speak." Xu Guangqi bowed slightly.

"Under the rule of China, missionary matters are not allowed." Wang Qi looked at Xu Guangqi with a solemn expression: "I know Mr. Xu is a Christian, but you should also know that there is quite a conflict between Christian doctrine and the original culture of China. You may be able to handle the contradiction very well and separate your faith and work, but the people at the bottom may not have the same ability as you."

Regarding Wang Qi's words, Xu Guangqi was silent for a while before slowly nodding.

"Okay, I will send a letter to Sun Chuanting about Datong Coal. Within three months, there should be big progress reported back." Wang Qi served tea to see off the guests.

"I'll take my leave," Xu Guangqi stood up, bowed to Wang Qi, and then retreated.

After walking out of the government office, Xu Guangqi stood in the winter sunshine, squinting his eyes and looking at the gray sky, with a look of helplessness and confusion.

Wang Qi's meaning is very clear - Christianity cannot be ruled by parliament. He does not care about Xu Guangqi's Christian identity, but hopes that Xu Guangqi will consider the overall situation and safeguard the interests of the parliament.

That is very clear, either break away from the parliament and only be in charge of the scientific society.

Either break away from Christianity and return to your original identity.

As for why Wang Qi doesn't agree with Christianity, Xu Guangqi doesn't know. Even if he asks, Wang Qi is most likely talking about him.

When Wang Qi doesn't like something, the best thing for his subordinates to do is to avoid doing it instead of asking why.

At this time, after sending Xu Guangqi away, Wang Qi in the study looked at the bonsai green plants in front of him expressionlessly.

It was not Wang Qi's original intention to force Xu Guangqi to make a choice, but now that the parliament has made the decision, Western missionaries are flocking to Beijing, Nanjing and other places like crucian carp crossing the river, spreading Christianity everywhere, and there are even parliament officials funding it. The Christian church was built and it became a scenic spot for a while.

This phenomenon made Wang Qi a little uneasy.

The foundation of the parliament is not yet stable. If it is targeted by the West at this time, it will not be a good thing.

Therefore, he wanted to send a signal to the outside world through Xu Guangqi.

Missionaries can teach technology and impart knowledge in China!
But spreading doctrines and converting believers is not acceptable!

He hoped that Xu Guangqi could understand his good intentions! "My lord, my wife sent someone to ask if you would like to go back for dinner?" the attendant's voice sounded outside the door.

Ever since Wang Qi and Zhang Yan had a physical relationship a few months ago, Queen Mother Zhang has often sent people to deliver meals to Wang Qi.

During this time, I didn’t eat at home.

"Just ask Madam to leave a pair of chopsticks for me."

After Wang Qi finished speaking, he stood up and walked to the window, wanting to see the scenery outside the window to soothe his mood.

Thump thump thump.
Not long after, footsteps were heard.

"Sir, there is news from the palace. The Queen Mother asks you to come over."

Wang Qi turned his head and frowned slightly: "Did you say something?"

"It is said that the matter is of great importance, so I would like to ask you to go there in person."

Not long after, when Wang Qi arrived at the inner garden, the entire Cining Palace was silent. Except for the Queen Mother's personal maid, there was no one else waiting on her.

"What happened?" Wang Qi sat on a chair and looked at Zhang Yan, who expressed some contradictions.

"The slave family." Queen Mother Zhang's expression contained a hint of joy and a hint of bitterness: "The slave family is pregnant."

"Well," Wang Qi didn't have much reaction after hearing this. He just took a deep breath and said, "It doesn't matter, I will arrange it as soon as possible."

arrangement?

When Zhang Yan heard these two words, she sucked her lips gently, didn't say anything more, and just nodded obediently.

"How many months have it been?" Wang Qi reached out and touched Zhang Yan's lower abdomen, with a faint expression on his face.

"Nanny Chen said, exactly three months," Zhang Yan's face was so red that she could almost bleed.

"Well, take good care of the fetus. I will send someone to deliver some nourishing food. Give me a month and I will arrange everything." Wang Qi showed a smile on his face: "Don't worry."

"Yes," Zhang Yan was extremely well-behaved and nodded meekly.

Not long after, Wang Qi was disturbed by official business again. After hearing a few words of comfort, he left.

"Queen Mother, why don't you ask what the ruling Lord's arrangement means?" Nanny Chen asked with some distress after Wang Qi left.

"He has his own arrangements, I believe him," Zhang Yan lowered her head and said nothing more.

"Well, if you don't ask the man clearly, what will happen if he turns his back and refuses to accept you?"

"He won't," Zhang Yan shook her head, her beautiful eyes firm yet gentle: "Besides, no matter what he does, I will recognize it!"

At this moment, Wang Qi, who was sitting in the sedan with his eyes slightly closed, felt happy about Zhang Yan's pregnancy, but it was more of a responsibility.

How to minimize the harsh punishment Zhang Yan receives.

This is what Wang Qi should consider now.

As for yourself?

Wang Qi thinks that he has been scolded enough? (End of chapter)