Another World Da Ming: I use a hundred lives to become holy

With a creak, the door of the imperial study was opened.

"The two beloved ministers are finally here!"

What surprised Crown Prince Zhu Biao at this time was that he did not seize every opportunity to deal with the memorials as usual, but instead took the detailed report on the breakthrough in rubber technology submitted by the Minister of Works Wang Zheng.

There was another noise, and the door of the imperial study closed, and Wang Ji's figure blocked the paper.

Zhao Zheng and Lu Shang stepped forward and paid their respects. After they stood up, the king and his subjects smiled at each other.

"I, an old minister, have the audacity to thank Your Highness on behalf of all the people. From today onwards, wherever the sun and moon shine, we will receive Your Majesty's grace!"

The workaholic Crown Prince Zhu Biao was not handling government affairs, but was looking at the crafts in detail, which sent a signal.

The Minister of Revenue, Lu Shang, naturally would not miss it and bent down again.

"Mr. Lu, you are too kind. All this is thanks to Minister Zhao who is beside you. If you really want to thank someone, you should thank Minister Zhao!"

Crown Prince Zhu Biao smiled and shook his head, his palm facing Zhao Zheng, and his other hand finally put down the memorial that he had been holding in his hand.

"I dare not take credit for this. All of this is the result of the hard work of all my colleagues in the Ministry of Industry, and it is inseparable from the support of Your Highness!"

"The study of things is not a regular thing, but the Ministry of Works has been guilty of embezzling money for a long time, which is a crime punishable by death!"

After the steam engine was invented, it was always kept in the hands of the royal family. Occasionally it leaked out, which was also a special reward following the regulation.

When the Yongjia Marquis incident happened, there was such a big fuss. In addition to Zhao Zheng losing his life there, the more important charge of treason also included an attempt to interfere with the steam engine technology, so the stone hammer became an iron hammer.

It is no surprise that Crown Prince Zhu Biao’s attention has increased now.

"Oh, my dear, you are too kind!"

"I called you two here today to talk to you about something personal. Why are you still like this?"

"That's it! I order!"

"Today in the imperial study, there is no monarch or subject, only sincerity matters!"

Crown Prince Zhu Biao had a helpless smile on his face and pretended to stand up and help Zhao Zheng up personally.

Zhao Zheng naturally stood up quickly, no one was more sensible than him.

Accompanied by a noise, he stood up, turned around, pulled over two chairs, and sat down steadily.

"Then I would like to thank His Royal Highness the Crown Prince for his gift!"

Looking at the two of them, Zhao Zheng also had a smile on his face. After he finished speaking, he no longer observed any etiquette between the monarch and his subjects, and leaned back comfortably.

Unfortunately, a reclining chair is not possible in this palace, so it can only be found in the imperial study. The backrest of the chair is straight, but it is more comfortable than sitting upright.

"Hahaha, Lu Gong, why don't you sit down quickly?"

Upon seeing this, Crown Prince Zhu Biao's mouth twitched, but he quickly recovered and looked at Lu Shang who was still standing.

"Then I, as an old minister, will respectfully obey your orders."

Lu Shang looked at the two of them, his heart almost jumping out of his chest.

This is too casual! This is too casual!

"Mr. Lu, there are no outsiders here, and His Royal Highness the Crown Prince has just issued an order! If we are to speak in person, you are the oldest and have the most seniority, so we have to listen to you!"

Zhao Zheng's style has always been to attract fire but not leave any handle, to take advantage of the situation but not to suffer any loss.

I was tricked by old comrades like Lu Shang at the court meeting today, so if I don’t repay them now, when will I repay them?

"Hahaha, Lord Zhao is right! We all rely on Lord Lu!"

Crown Prince Zhu Biao finally laughed out loud.

Lu Shang finally found a comfortable position.

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"Lord Zhao, Elder Lu, the truth is, I came here because I have a troubling matter that I need your opinions on."

"Your Highness, please speak."

The old man and the strong man exchanged glances and then became serious.

"Now that the steam engine technology is completely perfect, such a magical tool should be released to the world! The reactions of the ministers at the court also show the world's desire for it."

"But I also have some concerns. Of course, I can only tell you two."

Crown Prince Zhu Biao stood up with wrinkles on his brow. The light from outside shone in and formed black lines, like the embodiment of his mood.

"minister!......"

"My two beloved ministers, there is no need to be so reserved! Didn't I just say that there are no monarchs or ministers in the imperial study today?"

When things got to this point, Lu Shang wanted to take action, but Zhao Zheng pretended that he was too late. Then they were both persuaded by Crown Prince Zhu Biao and the topic continued.

"It's not that I'm overthinking it, I'm just afraid that I'm out of reach. If a divine device like a steam engine falls into the hands of the wrong people, it will not only affect the country, but it will definitely cause unrest in one area."

"But today in the court, I have already said that the steam engine will be demoted. I can take it back, but I can't keep the steam engine in my hands forever."

"It's like a secret recipe in a restaurant. No matter how carefully you hide it, it will eventually be leaked."

"So it's really hard for me to stop worrying!"

"My two beloved ministers! One of you is the head of the Ministry of Works, and the other is in charge of the Ministry of Revenue. Do you think you can understand my thoughts? Do you have any way to relieve my worries?"

Crown Prince Zhu Biao expressed his inner concerns directly and openly.

In fact, the embellishment in it is almost useless to Zhao and Lu.

He is the head of the Ministry of Works and is in charge of the Ministry of Revenue.

One is in charge of things, the other is in charge of money.

The door of the imperial study was closed, not so much to prevent others from coming in, but actually to prevent the two from going out.

Lu Shang immediately lowered his head, pretended to be frightened, and began to think hard.

But the person he wanted to cover up was faster and didn't need to disguise himself.

"Your Highness, this question is actually very simple!"

"Hasn't the antidote always been in your Highness's hands?"

Zhao Zheng also stood up, walked around Crown Prince Zhu Biao, picked up the rubber technology breakthrough details that he had just put down, and then bent down to present it.

"The Ministry of Industry is willing to help Your Highness!"

"My dear, what are you doing..."

Crown Prince Zhu Biao was somewhat puzzled. He took the letter and looked at Zhao Zheng.

He didn't understand where the reversal came from, and his thoughts were completely disrupted by Zhao Zheng's unruly behavior.

"Your Highness, the key to a steam engine is sealing, and the key to sealing is the packing box, and the packing box..."

The unusual lack of emphasis on the relationship between the ruler and his subjects actually means that one no longer cares about friendship.

But Zhao Zheng felt that the prince still needed it.

"Your Highness, the human heart cannot be controlled, but the steam engine cannot be hidden."

"As long as the spirit platform is in hand, the steam engine will become a large steamer in the hands of the bad guys!"

"If Your Highness agrees again, if there are talented people in the world who can come up with a plan for reform, you can bring a great edict to the capital to grant him ten thousand households... If a bad person agrees, it will be like a drop of water in the ocean."

Zhao Zheng looked up and smiled, and Crown Prince Zhu Biao relaxed his brows and moved his mouth.

Compared with the original method that required a price to be paid, Zhao Zheng's words really touched his heart.

"Your Highness! I think this policy can be further developed. If every industry can be protected in this way, wouldn't it be great for all the talents in the world to be used by me?"

"Even if you are just an ordinary person, you can still show that our center values ​​talents!"

"I congratulate Your Highness! I dare to express my heart! May the enlightenment of the Fourteenth Tianbao Period last forever!"

Lu Shang, the wise and steady old minister, followed up with the fatal blow.

Crown Prince Zhu Biao was completely confused and excited.