Tang Dynasty: The poisonous scholar in the Eastern Palace, please abdicate and let the wise one take

Chapter 388 Trivia, Wild Growth

"We can make these things thanks to your previous creativity."

"If it weren't for the stove you made, we wouldn't be able to find inspiration from it and make a new simple stove..."

Jiang Wuyang recounted the changes that had taken place over the past two months with a smile on his face.

"The Crown Prince is also advocating skills first, which has led to an influx of many newcomers in various industries, greatly improving creativity."

"Especially in the Ministry of Industry, Lord Duan has absorbed thousands of skilled craftsmen through this system adjustment."

"I heard that because of this matter, Mr. Dai from the Ministry of Revenue had several arguments with him."

Hube?

Dai Zhou might not just have gone to argue with Duan Lun because he recruited a large number of talents, but most likely because some interests of the Ministry of Revenue were involved.

"What do you mean by skill priority?"

"This was proposed by the Crown Prince some time ago. He hopes to use this opportunity to absorb some idle personnel, or those who are unable to study, to let them learn skills and increase the output of various workshops."

Su Chen nodded in understanding.

Although the schools in Chang'an City exempted many children from poor families from paying tuition fees, this move also set the age requirement for admission.

Those who are over the age limit and cannot attend school for free can only find ways to learn a skill to make money.

It was at this time that Li Chengqian proposed a skills priority policy, which gave many people without any skills the opportunity to learn technology. This naturally attracted a large number of people to join, greatly increasing the reserve of technical personnel.

At this time, a shop assistant came running over in a hurry, "Boss, a merchant from Goryeo is here and wants two hundred stoves. Would you like to take a look?"

Jiang Wuyang raised his eyebrows and was about to speak when Su Chen smiled and said, "You go and do your work first. We'll go to the brick factory later to take a look."

"it is good."

Jiang Wuyang nodded, "Then I'll go first."

"You guys greet the good young master."

After watching Jiang Wuyang leave, Su Chen, accompanied by several masters, looked at other products in the workshop, and then left the workshop with Li Jingheng.

Making a fortune every day.

Li Jingheng muttered that according to the business that Su Chen currently controlled, it would be no problem to make a fortune every day.

This time, the girl not only found a right-hand man to serve as the prince, but also a wealthy husband.

"What are you mumbling about?"

"Your business is booming."

Li Jingheng chuckled and said, "Brother, next time when I am short of money, you have to support me a little."

Su Chen rolled his eyes, pointed at Sun Qiang beside him and said, "Next time he comes to ask for money, kick him out."

Sun Qiang grinned: "Okay, sir."

Li Jingheng: "...you!"

The two of them came to the brick factory talking and laughing.

Compared to the workshop, the brick factory is much larger and bustling with activity.

Brick kilns are roaring, doing their best to contribute to the construction of the Tang Dynasty.

The arrival of Su Chen and others did not attract much attention.

It was not until a supervisor felt that Su Chen looked familiar that he hurriedly ran to inform Lu Yuanzheng.

"Come on, show me how to break bricks with your bare hands."

"Do you think I'm a strongman?"

Li Jingheng threw the brick that Su Chen handed to him speechlessly, "My hands are made of flesh, not iron! Such a stupid thing to do, only those who perform for money would do this."

Su Chen smiled, picked up the two pieces of the rotating heads and put them together. There was no damage on the two pieces of the rotating heads and they were very hard.

"Mr. Su!"

Lu Yuanzheng walked over quickly with a smile on his face, "Mr. Su is here, why didn't you let me know in advance so that I could greet him in person."

"Master Lu."

Su Chen greeted with a smile, "I just stopped by to take a look, I didn't expect to alarm Lord Lu."

Lu Yuanzheng: "Sir, you are too polite."

Li Jingheng smiled and said, "We have been away from Chang'an for two months. We are too unfamiliar with the changes in Chang'an City, so we came here to take a look."

Lu Yuanzheng nodded. "Although it has only been two months, the changes in Chang'an City are indeed incredible."

"Since Mr. Su and Mr. Li are here, let me show you two around?"

"Good work."

After Lu Yuanzheng's introduction, Su Chen finally understood why Chang'an City had undergone such great changes.

The hundreds of thousands of bricks and stones produced by the brick factory every day will be sent to the construction team as soon as possible!
Thanks to the increase in the construction team and the successful construction of many magnificent manors, a large number of new customers were attracted.

As the number of customers increases, the construction team and output will naturally increase.

Fortunately, Li Chengqian promoted the skill priority policy, which enabled the Ministry of Industry to attract a large number of technical personnel in a short period of time and better respond to the changes in Chang'an City.

Moreover, compared with ordinary bricks, the brick factory has also made certain changes.

Such as red bricks, ceramic tiles, lime bricks and so on.

These newly fired bricks are mostly used by wealthy families.

For example, the wealthy and powerful, their requirements are no longer simple, just to meet the living requirements. The house must not only be beautiful, but also strong and durable.

As for those cheap earthen bricks, most of them were bought by ordinary people to build their own houses.

In addition, due to the construction of a large number of new houses, many businessmen discovered business opportunities, recruited people on their own, and formed construction teams.

Compared with the construction teams that came out of the Ministry of Works, these construction teams controlled by businessmen built at much lower prices and with good quality, and were recognized by many people.

After hearing these words, Su Chen was greatly surprised. A contractor suddenly appeared at this time?
“Businessmen pursue profit.”

Li Jingheng: "What if problems arise during the construction process of the construction team built by these businessmen?"

Lu Yuanzheng: "Regarding this, the Ministry of Industry has already come up with a specific and feasible plan."

"After each civilian construction team is formed, it needs to go to the Ministry of Industry for registration. In order to ensure that these people do not cut corners, a supervisor will be assigned to their construction team." "These supervisors are not only proficient in the construction of various houses, but also have a certain understanding of bricks and geology. In addition, they have to report to the Ministry of Industry every month."

"In this way, even if the construction team wants to cut corners, they will be discovered immediately, thus cutting off their possibility of continuing the construction."

"Once they are discovered, their construction permits will be revoked by the Ministry of Works, which will cause huge losses, so no one has been found to have done this so far."

It’s a big game.

Su Chen sighed, the contractor and the construction team, they are developing too fast.

I always feel that he has been away from Chang'an City for not two months, but two or three years.

The people working in these industries are growing wildly and at an astonishing speed!

Under the leadership of Lu Yuanzheng, they took a tour around the brick factory. Then Su Chen bid farewell to Lu Yuanzheng and the group left the brick factory.

"Mr. Su, I finally found you."

"Eunuch Tiancai, is there something important that you want to talk to me about?"

"of course."

Tiancai said with a smile, "Master Su, the crown prince's coronation ceremony will be held in a few days. The crown prince ordered me to come and measure your size, but I can't find you."

"Measure the size?"

Su Chen looked curious.

Li Jingheng explained with a smile, "I will definitely prepare suitable court clothes for you."

"His Royal Highness the Crown Prince ascended the throne and became the Emperor. Isn't it a bit strange that you, a great contributor, were not present?"

Su Chen suddenly understood.

Li Jingheng continued, "But Eunuch Tiancai, shouldn't this matter be handled by the Ministry of Rites? Why did the prince send you here?"

Tiancai smiled and said, "It's because some officials in the Ministry of Rites were dissatisfied with Master Su's behavior on the grassland. His Royal Highness was worried that their words might offend Master Su, so he arranged for me to come here."

Li Jingheng: "Su the Butcher, right?"

Tiancai: “…”

Su Chen kicked him and said, "You have a share too."

Li Jingheng was furious, "You dare to hit your brother-in-law?"

Su Chen laughed and followed Tiancai to the Ministry of Rites.

"Wait for me."

Li Jingheng hurriedly chased after him.

……

"Master Dou, Su Chen does not hold any official position. According to etiquette..."

"Okay, Master Pei."

Dou Lukuan waved his hand to interrupt Pei Yuncheng and said helplessly: "Whatever he does on the grassland is for the sake of the Tang Dynasty. As an official of the Tang Dynasty, how can Lord Pei not be able to distinguish such things?"

"Secondly, Su Chen is the Crown Prince's right-hand man!"

"The Crown Prince arranged for him to go with the army this time, have you ever thought about the reason?"

In Dou Lukuan's opinion, it was only a matter of time before Su Chen became an official in the court.

and.

Given the relationship between Su Chen and the prince, once the prince ascends the throne, Su Chen's status will naturally rise. Maybe in the future when they see Su Chen, they will respectfully call him Lord Su.

Why would the Ministry of Rites make enemies with Su Chen over such a trivial matter and make things difficult for the Crown Prince?
Isn't this just asking for trouble?

As for Pei Yuncheng's constant remarks about things that were against etiquette, in Dou Lukuan's opinion, they were nothing more than personal selfishness.

Pei Mingli has already returned to his ancestral home, and you still look down on him, and look down on Su Chen?

"The relationship between your Pei family and Su Chen is pretty good. You don't want the relationship to break down because of you, right?"

Pei Yuncheng opened his mouth, nodded helplessly and left.

"Your Excellency, Eunuch Tiancai has arrived with Young Master Su Chen."

"Please!"

Dou Lukuan stood up with a smile and walked outside.

"Su Chen."

"Thank you, Lord Dou, for coming to greet us personally!"

Su Chen immediately bowed.

Dou Lukuan waved his hand and looked at Tiancai, "Eunuch Tiancai, you can go back. Su Chen is a guest of honor here. He won't cause any trouble."

"With Master Dou's words, I feel relieved."

Tiancai bowed and said, "Then I will go back first."

Dou Lukuan nodded, watched Tiancai leave, and said with a smile: "Jingheng, why did you come with me?"

"Uncle, don't worry about me. I'll just wander around..."

Li Jingheng chuckled, "I heard that the Ministry of Rites is going to prepare court robes for Brother Su. Uncle, can you prepare two sets for me as well?"

Dou Lukuan smiled and shook his head, "You don't have to. The weaving factory has already prepared everything for you."

Li Jingheng was stunned, "Really?"

Dou Lukuan nodded, "You and Chu Mo have them all."

Li Jingheng was a member of the royal family, and Cheng Chumo and others were sons of dukes. The weaving factory naturally had their body shape data and there was no need to measure them again.

Su Chen is different, he is still a commoner.

"Thank you uncle."

"Come on, come sit over there and talk."

(End of this chapter)