"For the construction of the four counties, your government office must have specific plans, rather than making a decision."

In the dim light of the oil lamp, Zhao Xu said to Liu Fu.

What is planning? He told officials in the school that the meaning of the word "planning" is.

In his opinion, the four counties now have a piece of uncarved jade that has not been carved.

If you want this piece of uncensored jade to present a beautiful pattern, the government office must have a thoughtful seal carving picture in your heart, just like the craftsmen.

For example, where to dig channels, how much to dig, and how to maximize the canal and facilitate irrigation.

How much does it take to go to school for the people's children and where does it need to be built?

How to connect the roads in the four counties, how to connect water transportation, etc.

"Your Highness, this plan is too grand. You only rely on the officials to be afraid of your power." Sweat beads emerged from Liu Fu's forehead.

He attaches great importance to planning.

Because of his importance, he did not dare to make a decision casually.

After pausing, he said, "But the officials have an idea. It is better to call the officials to discuss with the students in the government affairs school and strive to come up with a specific plan within half a month. The sowing will be almost over by then."

Zhao Xu nodded, "Well, it's a good idea to brainstorm. You can discuss it first. After the planning map is released, I will give you some suggestions."

At present, officials from the four counties can be said to be his students.

This time the planning is like an assignment for them.

Only by doing it themselves can they deepen their understanding.

He also talked about infrastructure with Liu Fu, and Zhao Xu returned to the royal palace.

At this time, there were stars everywhere and a bright moon in the sky.

Feng'er was asking the kitchen to prepare food and was waiting for him to come back in the bedroom.

Luan'er sat in the yard embroidered with a handkerchief.

It looks like the quiet years.

This picture made Zhao Xu's face filled with smiles.

Battles on the battlefield are certainly men's romance.

But sitting at home and the lights are so close, it can make all worries disappear.

"Your Highness, the empress has come to you." Seeing Zhao Xu come back, Feng'er picked up a letter from the table and greeted her.

Luan'er was concentrating on embroidery, and only after hearing the sound did he realize that Zhao Xu was back.

He picked up the palm-leaf fan beside him and walked over, fanning Zhao Xu to cool off the heat.

"When did it arrive?" Zhao Xu asked casually and tore open the letter.

"Just arrived." Feng'er grabbed Zhao Xu's arm and leaned her head against his shoulder.

After scanning his eyes, Zhao Xu smiled.

In the letter, Concubine Mi said that he should pay attention to his health and work diligently to manage the closure land.

Also, his uncle Mi Yan has now replaced Ma Yuan's position and is now the Great Song Censorate.

"Your Highness is so happy, it must be that there is some good news in the capital." Feng'er couldn't help asking when she saw Zhao Xu's face was always smiling.

Zhao Xu nodded and sent the letter to Feng'er, "Of course it's a good thing. The chaos in the northwest probably made the emperor understand who can be reliable."

Feng'er nodded.

However, her focus was obviously not on these power struggles. She excitedly grabbed Luan'er's hand and shouted: "The Empress is now the Imperial Concubine."

Luan'er also looked over when she heard this, and her little face was also red with excitement.

Seeing this, Zhao Xu rolled his eyes and sat at the table and had dinner on his own.

After dancing and laughing for a while, the two came to Zhao Xu, and Feng'er said, "The Empress is probably the first woman from a poor family who is the imperial concubine."

"As the saying goes, mother is worthy of her son, which is enough to show the weight of His Highness in the court now." Luan'er nodded.

“…”

As they said, the two of them rubbed their shoulders and legs and their clothes were soaked in sweat.

"It's hot this day, and it gets hot all of a sudden. Now the ice in Jinling is probably in short supply again." Feng'er said.

Then she smiled, "But our palace doesn't have to buy ice anymore. In winter, I asked the servants to go to the river to dig a lot of ice and store it in the cellar. Your Highness, should you give me a bowl of iced sour plum soup now?"

"What a clever little ghost." Zhao Xu smiled.

Feng'er, the housekeeper, can consider it in all aspects.

"As a reward, I will let you kiss me." After eating and drinking, Zhao Xu started playing together.

Feng'er curled her lips, "Your Highness is not a reward, it is clearly a bullying slave."

"That's right." Zhao Xu looked thoughtful, "Then let me kiss you."

After saying that, he jumped up and went to catch Feng'er.

Feng'er escaped like a rabbit. Zhao Xu saw Luaner standing beside him and smiled foolishly, turned around and went to catch Luaner again.

After a while, all three of them were sweating.

Feng'er sniffed her body at this time and sighed: "I'm so tired of sweat, I'm going to wash it."

Luan'er said, "I'll go too. It's hot this day, and even after washing it, it's greasy. It would be great if there was something that could wash yourself cleanly."

When Zhao Xu heard Luan'er's words, he suddenly thought of something.

Due to the war in Qinzhou, this matter was delayed by him.

So he said, "There is such a thing."

"What?" Feng'er and Luan'er looked at Zhao Xu at the same time.

In the hot summer, women don’t like clean and refreshing.

What Zhao Xu said naturally made them extremely interested.

"I won't tell you for the time being." Zhao Xu laughed.

Some time ago, he asked Yang He to purchase animal oil from Beidi merchants for this purpose.

Now it's time to get this thing done.

Although the four counties have good business income now, no one will dislike making more money.

It is still necessary to continue to add commercial goods to the merchant bank.

What's more, the four counties are facing long-term construction and development next.

This requires continuous investment, so the more money the better.

"Your Highness is in hiding us again." Feng'er and Luan'er glanced at Zhao Xu in a pretty way and went to take a shower together.

The next day.

Zhao Xu got up early and was about to go to the Science and Technology Academy, preparing to work with the students to tinker with this bathing artifact.

As soon as I went out, I saw Wang Ying coming.

"Your Highness, the hydraulic boring machine has been made. Please go and see it." Wang Ying said with dark circles on his eyes.

He said that it only took three days to reply to the King of Yan within three days.

Now the first hydraulic boring machine is rotating.

Zhao Xu was excited after being surprised. He said to Wang Ying: "Yes, you are getting more and more prone to doing things now."

Wang Ying laughed twice. He was not good at flattering and could only express his happiness in this way.

We went to the Bingzhan Office together, and Wang Ying introduced to him the entire process of manufacturing a hydraulic boring machine.

The power of the hydraulic boring machine is the same as that of the hydraulic drilling machine, both using water flow to drive the water wheel.

So, he directly used the water wheel of the transfer bed.

After all, the trouble is to grind the knives, but because of the simple structure and fine measuring tools, several craftsmen can complete it in more than two days.

Finally, fix the tool on the wooden frame to ensure that the tool will not displace when rotated.

When he arrived at the Military Affairs Office, Wang Ying took him directly to a yard near the water.

A boring machine inside that was similar to his drawing was rotating at a constant speed.

Seeing this scene, Zhao Xu smiled with satisfaction.
Chapter completed!