Chapter 494: The road ahead is long and smooth, avoid the real and attack the fake

Chapter 494: The road ahead is long and smooth, avoid the real and attack the fake

Chapter 494: The road ahead is long and smooth, avoid the real and attack the fake
Night fell quietly, like a huge piece of black silk, gently covering the entire capital city.

The bright moon peeked out from the clouds, casting its cool light.

The green tiles and red walls of the Five Military Commandery were coated with a layer of silver-white halo.

The moonlight shines through the tall branches of the ancient locust tree.
It casts mottled shadows on the ground, swaying in the wind, taking away some of the heat.

The stone lions in front of the mansion gate had their eyes wide open and their teeth bared, looking even more majestic and solemn in the moonlight.

Two quarters past eight, around eight o'clock.

Lu Yunyi walked out of the meeting room of the Governor's Mansion holding a thick stack of documents.

Behind him followed many officials and clerks in charge of business affairs, as well as people from the Ministry of Works.

After working for an entire afternoon, we finally determined the work progress, reporting process, situation explanation, progress tracking, and the goals and processes of the first phase of work for both parties.

After all the work, Lu Yunyi felt exhausted, weak and didn't want to talk.

Not far behind him, Li Zhigang, a doctor in the Ministry of Works, lowered his head in deep thought, muttering:

"Ten sections of bamboo?"

He took the paper and looked at the meeting minutes.
Among them, the words representing the saying "Ten-section Bamboo" are particularly eye-catching.

[Project planning and feasibility study, project design and scheme demonstration, project bidding and contract signing, construction preparation and resource allocation, foundation engineering construction, main structure construction, installation and decoration engineering construction, engineering quality inspection and commissioning, engineering acceptance and delivery, engineering operation and maintenance and after-sales]
The more he read, the more Li Zhigang felt that this statement was true to nature.

If you think about it carefully, the construction of a major project consists of just these ten things.

Li Zhigang showed emotion on his face. He looked at the figure hurriedly leaving in front of him and sighed slightly.

The difference between people is sometimes greater than that between people and dogs.

Today's meeting made Li Zhigang feel that he seemed to have taken the wrong path over the years.
He has worked hard and diligently over the years, but all he was left with was a bad reputation.

Perhaps, it is impossible to say something like "ten-section bamboo".

If he had come up with such a conclusion, he would have become famous in the court.

Whenever officials from the Ministry of Works have work to do, they cannot avoid these "ten sections of bamboo".

By then, when you have a reputation, promotion and wealth will not be far away, right?
Thinking of this, Li Zhigang's face showed deep regret.

He looked at the general named "Zhang Yu" not far away and took a step forward to catch up.

"Master Zhang, wait for me."

Hearing the call, Zhang Yu turned around and stopped when he saw it was Li Zhigang.

Although the Langzhong of the Ministry of Works was a fifth-rank official,

However, he was in charge of the collection and smelting of mountains, forests, rivers and lakes all over the country, and was also in charge of the manufacture of weapons. It was a position of low rank but great power.

The former Minister of Industry once said,

He would not trade this fifth-rank official position for a local third-rank official position.

Because in this position, it is easy to make money, and it is common to have local officials waiting at the door.

Zhang Yu was the assistant commander of the Left Guard of Yanshan, although he was a fourth-rank official.

But he only takes care of his own affairs and is not the chief officer. His power is far less than that of Li Zhigang in front of him.

"Master Li, why are you in such a hurry?"

Li Zhigang laughed, showing a little restraint, and lowered his voice:
"Master Zhang, from today on, you and I will fight side by side.

If there is anything you need help with, just let me know and I will do my best."

Zhang Yu thought about some rumors about Li Zhigang in Beijing and felt very strange.

But he nodded:

"Thank you, Lord Li. I am a soldier.
I really don't know much about the things going on in the capital, and it would be a great honor if I could get help from Lord Li."

After a pause, he continued:

"If Lord Li needs any help, please feel free to ask. Don't hesitate."

Hearing this, Li Zhigang laughed and was very fond of this unprepossessing soldier in front of him.

He had just discovered in the meeting that this person was bold and careful, organized, and well prepared.

"Master Zhang, the company will start construction tomorrow, and the daily progress will be recorded in the book.

The results will be reported at the regular meetings held every three days.

The matter that Mr. Zhang is responsible for is of utmost importance.
If your subordinates work too fast or too slow, it will affect the construction progress of the business.

After all, although there are many merchants from the Ministry of Industry who undertake the production of fruits and vegetables, it is not a long-term solution. After a long time, people will inevitably gossip about it.

Therefore, I hope to keep in touch with Lord Zhang from time to time.

Let's see what stage this work has reached.
If you are fast, the construction of the business will be accelerated; if you are slow, the construction of the business will be slowed down appropriately. "

Zhang Yu admired Li Zhigang's shamelessness very much.

But now that they were working in the same government office, there was no need to trip each other up. He nodded:

"Don't worry, Lord Li. Lord Lu has already explained this matter.

The work progress should be reported and summarized in real time to facilitate coordination.”

Only then did Li Zhigang feel relieved.

He has worked with many people in the military.
But those people are all stubborn, rigid in their actions, and inflexible.
And the person in front of me is excellent!

"Since Lord Zhang said so, I feel relieved.

With the guidance of Lord Lu, the production of bicycles and tricycles has progressed rapidly. We already have dozens of them. I will send someone to deliver them to you tomorrow.

You must pay attention, although these two objects will be hidden sooner or later,

But you must also try to hide it, and use it after you get it out of the city, and delay it for as long as possible."

Li Zhigang moved closer and lowered his voice:

"Today, His Majesty and the Crown Prince went to the workshop to see the bicycle assembly line.

Someone in the court is already trying to find out, and the Ministry of Works can’t keep it secret for long.”

Zhang Yu's expression became more cautious, and he felt a little scared.

If this thing is exposed once it gets into his hands,

Even if things are done well and everything goes smoothly, you will still fall into gossip.

"Thank you for your reminder, Lord Li. I will be more careful."

Seeing that he understood, Li Zhigang relaxed, smiled and nodded.

Look at the towering palaces in the imperial city ahead and the bluestone road under your feet.

As the moonlight shone down, they seemed to be bathed in frost, and an inexplicable feeling of emptiness began to spread.

"There are many hidden dragons and crouching tigers in the capital. The road under your feet may seem broad,

But you and I can only step on this section and cannot cross the line.

If you cross the line, you will be beaten back to your original form in an instant."

Zhang Yu lowered his head and looked at the bluestone slabs under his feet, his eye sockets deep.

Not only him and Li Zhigang, but most of the officials around them were walking on their own path, walking very straight.

"Master Zhang, although the business will only start tomorrow,
But I have already put in so much effort, do you know how many days I have not slept?"

"I don't know."

"It's been four days. Even if I'm drunk,
But I also resisted the urge to sleep and tried to concentrate on sorting out the many documents. "

Zhang Yu turned his head to look. He was shocked when he saw it.

Under the moonlight, Li Zhigang's face was dark.
The wrinkles on his face were as clear as the ravines in the mountains and rivers, and even his eyes were bloodshot and completely red.

Zhang Yu was surprised. It was common for soldiers to not sleep for several days during wartime. Could it be that the officials in Beijing, who had always been envied by outsiders, were also the same?
“Master Li, Master Lu always says to combine work with rest!
Only when people have enough rest can they work better. Please take care of your health, Mr. Li."

Li Zhigang smiled and shook his head, his eyes empty, pointing to the bluestone road under his feet:

"Master Zhang, the roads in the imperial city are wide, but only this small part belongs to you and me.

All business matters are a smooth path for you and me.
If this can be done well,

Who knows, one day, you and I will be able to walk freely on the streets of the imperial city like those ministers.

Therefore, I do not want to give up, I will devote all my efforts to complete this matter..."

Zhang Yu caught up with Lu Yunyi and told him everything Li Zhigang had just said.

"Sir, I don't quite understand what Sir Li means."

Lu Yunyi smiled:

"Did you meet Lu Chen, the commander of the defense of Puzikou City, at the celebration banquet?" "Yes."

"Li Zhigang is Lu Chen."

Zhang Yu's eyes widened slightly, with a look of realization on his face.

"Sir, I understand."

"All wars in the world have their destiny. Who will go and who won't go, many generals will fight over it and fight.

The same is true for large-scale construction projects, where there is fierce competition for who will do the work and who will not.

Li Zhigang got this job, so it was natural for him to work hard.

If he slacks off in the slightest, he will be replaced tomorrow."

Lu Yunyi reminded: "Minister Qin of the Ministry of Works and Lord Ji of the Left Vice Minister are fighting fiercely."

Zhang Yu's eyes dilated slightly and his breathing became a little rapid!

He actually had the opportunity to know such a confidential matter of the imperial court.
"What about Mr. Li?"

"Minister Qin gave his full support. The business of the company is not only a stepping stone for Li Zhigang's promotion, but also a means for Minister Qin to consolidate his own position.

Once this matter is handled successfully, the position of the Minister of Works will be unshakable.

Li Zhigang said these words to you today just to remind you and make you pay attention. "

Zhang Yu understood and became even more nervous.

"Then this business is also for you, sir?"

"I'm not."

Lu Yunyi shook his head slightly:
“My contributions are sufficient and my backing is strong enough.

I just need to follow the procedures and the prince will promote me."

"Sir, if that's the case, it's better to be still than to move."

Zhang Yu's face was filled with doubt.
He suddenly realized that since returning to Beijing, the adults have taken actions one after another, and have caused such a big storm in just a few days.

Lu Yunyi sneered, his eyes deep:

“You are right, but I have my reasons for doing this.

Do your job well. There are still many obstacles in the business. You and I will overcome them."

"Yes, my lord!"

"Okay, let's go. I still have to go to the Ministry of Industry..."

After saying this, Lu Yunyi walked straight towards the brightly lit Ministry of Works, with a hint of helplessness in his eyes.

After working non-stop for several days, he felt the urgency of war.
It seemed as if he was not serving as an official in the capital, but fighting a war in the capital.

Entering the Ministry of Works, the scene was almost the same as before.

Many clerks were walking in a hurry, holding documents.

The only difference was that it was dark, and dim lanterns were hung in the four corners of the courtyard, emitting a soft light.

Seeing him coming, all the officials present looked at him with surprise on their faces.

Then they all bowed and saluted, calling him "Sir" continuously.

Lu Yunyi nodded as he walked and soon returned to his yamen.

He looked at the many documents piled on the long table and had the urge to turn around and run, but in the end he sat down and began to check them one by one.

Although the Right Vice Minister was a concurrent position, he was still in charge of supervising the manufacture of military equipment, or more precisely, the manufacture of bicycles and tricycles.

The dozen or so documents in front of me are about this matter.

Lu Yunyi read the letters one by one and wrote quickly.

The documents before him were not only about the supervision of the manufacture of bicycles and tricycles, but also about the supervision of the manufacture of many military weapons. The words of the workshop owners had only one meaning:
Can we use the assembly line at No. 1 Guichun Street in our own workshop?
A large part of them were weapons for the Northern Expedition.

Such as baggage carts, chevaux de frise, tamping tools, and even siege equipment, ladders, siege vehicles, etc.

Lu Yunyi looked at these documents blankly.

How come everyone knows about it just after the trial?

Just as his thoughts were drifting, footsteps were heard at the door.
The guard poked his head in and said softly:
"Sir, Minister Qin is here."

Lu Yunyi came back to his senses and said, "Please come in quickly."

Soon, Qin Kui, dressed in casual clothes, walked in. Before he even sat down, he spoke excitedly:
"Master Lu, you are finally back.

Today, His Majesty and His Royal Highness the Crown Prince said in front of the court officials that our Ministry of Industry is doing practical work and is of great benefit to the people of the world. "

Qin Kui kept talking, and Lu Yunyi finally understood and remembered.

It turned out that Duke Cao really took His Majesty and the Crown Prince to the workshop.

Moreover, according to Qin Kui, His Majesty, the Crown Prince, and the court officials who followed him all did the work themselves and became glorious assembly line workers.

"Lord Lu, if you have this ability, you should have come to the Ministry of Industry a long time ago. Why go to fight in a war? It's dirty, tiring and hard."

Qin Kui's face was full of regret, and then he became serious:

"Sir Lu, I want to ask you, how about staying in the Ministry of Industry?"

"I won't keep you in suspense. If Lord Lu is willing to stay in the Ministry of Works, the position of Left Vice Minister will be yours sooner or later."

At such a straightforward solicitation, a gleam of light flashed in Lu Yunyi's eyes and he understood.

This is not about winning over, but about seeking cooperation.

Perhaps the series of actions in recent days gave Qin Kui hope.

He wanted to join forces with him, the right vice minister, to squeeze out the left vice minister Ji Yuchen.

Lu Yunyi smiled calmly:
"Minister Qin, you are joking. I am a soldier and I am not interested in this."

Qin Kui's face flashed with disappointment, and he was a little unwilling:
"Lord Lu, you are now both civil and military, and you hold a high position. I think you know the disputes between civil and military officials in the court."

"know."

"Your Majesty has worked hard to establish a great country, using both foreign military operations and domestic governance.

But with Lord Lu's intelligence, he would not fail to see the result.

A hundred years after your Majesty's death, the Crown Prince will succeed to the throne, and the court will let the horses go to the southern mountains, regroup and regroup, allowing the country to rest and recuperate.

For Lord Lu, it is the best strategy to follow the trend and stay in the Ministry of Industry."

Lu Yunyi's expression was calm:
"I am a soldier, and it is my duty to obey military orders.

If the imperial court requires us to gather our weapons and release our horses to the southern mountains, we will obey orders."

"You, alas" Qin Kui was speechless, his face full of regret.

"Master Lu, you are still young and have a lot of good days ahead of you.

I am already old. If you had stayed in the Ministry of Works, with your talents, you would surely be able to lead the craftsmen of the world and create something new.

Just the assembly line today is something I have never heard of or seen before.

When they are rolled out one by one, we don’t know how prosperous it will be.

General Lu should have benefited the world, it's a pity that he stayed in the army."

"National defense is the foundation of a country. It is the last line of defense to protect the people of Ming Dynasty and the beautiful mountains and rivers.

If we cannot keep the foreign enemies out of our country,

Even if I make great achievements in the Ministry of Industry and create a prosperous and prosperous world,

It is nothing but a mirage that will collapse at the slightest touch.

The Northern Yuan Dynasty was still preparing to attack from the north. Once the foreign enemy invaded,
The people will be plunged into dire straits, displaced, and the destruction of their families is imminent.

What's more, there are countless heroes in this world, just like the carp crossing the river.

The Ministry of Industry has lost me, Lu Yunyi, but it still has Li Yunyi and Wang Yunyi. Under the management of Minister Qin, it will also benefit the people. "

After hearing what Lu Yunyi said, Qin Kui also understood his intentions. His expression changed back and forth, and finally he sighed heavily.

He stood up and slowly walked to the door of the yamen, then paused and tilted his head:
“Today, His Majesty and His Royal Highness the Crown Prince visited the workshop.

Many officials in the court want to take advantage of the situation to pull you out of the army and involve you in court disputes.

There will be endless ways to deal with you in the future.

Although I am a mediocre person, I can still protect a few people in the Ministry of Industry. Lord Lu, please consider it carefully."

(End of this chapter)