Nuclear Warlord

Chapter 265 Finding Feng Quji

The groom froze for a moment.

Li Changfeng has never been in contact with the ministers of the court, why is he suddenly going to the prime minister's residence today?

However, he didn't ask any more questions, he slapped the horse's whip, and the carriage slowly drove towards the Prime Minister's Mansion.

In the prime minister's mansion.

Feng Quji was holding a cup of cold tea, frowning in thought.

Although Li Changfeng has always been good at creating miracles, and Emperor Qianwu is also a wise monarch, it is reasonable to say that he would not squander the meager money, but he still has some difficulty understanding the significance of building a steam train.

Not that he was stupid.

The main reason is that Li Changfeng introduced too little in the court, and the huge information gap made it difficult for him to make a correct analysis and judgment.

Just then, the servant came to report.

"Master, His Royal Highness the Ninth Prince seeks an audience."

Feng Quji was taken aback.

"Who?"

"His Royal Highness Ninth Prince, Li Changfeng."

"Please, hurry up! Forget it, I'll meet you!"

Feng Quji quickly put down his teacup, and trotted towards the door.

You must know that the two of them hardly had any communication on weekdays. The limited exchanges were when Li Changfeng returned to Beijing after managing the water shortage in Shangzhou and returned triumphantly after defeating the barbarian army. He led his ministers to greet him.

Moreover, His Royal Highness the Ninth Prince seems to have no interest in inheriting the Great Unification, and has never wooed any courtiers, so why did he suddenly come to visit him today?
Feng Quji was full of doubts.

Soon, he saw Li Changfeng standing with his hands behind his back, and hurriedly knelt down to pay respects.

"Your Majesty pays homage to His Highness the Ninth Prince!"

"The old prime minister please get up quickly, there is no need to be polite!"

Li Changfeng quickly helped Feng Quji up without any airs.

"Your Highness, please come inside."

With a gentle smile on Feng Quji's face, he looked calm and steady, leading the way without any haste.

"His Royal Highness has arrived, it really makes the humble house full of splendor."

Li Changfeng was not in the mood to say polite words in an official tone, and without waiting for the living room, he went straight to the point and stated the purpose of his trip.

"Old prime minister, my prince came to visit you because I want you to fully support the steam train plan proposed to me this morning."

Since ancient times, there has been a saying that the sky is high and the emperor is far away. In today's era of extremely low communication efficiency and imperfect legal system, local officials have too much flexibility in governing.

There are too many and complicated aspects involved in railway construction, and some relationships will inevitably be constrained if they are not properly handled.

It's not that Li Changfeng is afraid. As long as he steps forward or sends someone to deal with it, there will be no problems that cannot be solved. If it doesn't work, violence can be used.

It's just a waste of time to go back and forth to deal with these trivial matters, and it will greatly reduce the progress of railway laying, which is absolutely unacceptable to him.

You know, every minute and every second wasted is real gold and silver for Li Changfeng.

That's why Li Changfeng came to see Feng Quji.

With the prestige that Feng Quji had accumulated in the court over the years, as long as he was willing to cooperate and speak out, even the officials of Li Chengye and Li Ji's faction who did not deal with him would have to give him some face.

Such people do not need to be in vain.

Feng Quji was stunned for a moment, but said calmly, "Where did His Highness say that? Today, His Majesty above the court has already agreed to this matter. Who in the world dares to hinder it?"

Feng Quji, who was used to probing first and then finding out the truth, and practicing Tai Chi back and forth, was a little uncomfortable with Li Changfeng's conversation rhythm, so he used such a sentence that seemed to have no problem to prevaricate.

Li Changfeng knew that it would be a waste of time to follow Feng Quji's words, so he simply skipped the topic and asked, "Old Prime Minister, do you know why this prince insists on making this happen?"

At this time, the two had come to the living room.

Feng Quji didn't answer this question for the time being, and made a gesture of invitation respectfully: "Your Highness, please sit down first."

When Li Changfeng was seated, Feng Quji ordered the servants: "Bring the best tea in the house, and order the kitchen to hold a banquet. I want to entertain Your Highness!"

Li Changfeng didn't stop him.

Do what you like, it's up to him whether to eat or not, it's a waste of time to say polite words back and forth, and he will go to see old general Ye Qing in a while.

After the arrangements were made, Feng Quji cupped his hands and said, "Your Majesty is really curious as to why Your Highness spent such a huge amount of money on such a thing, and please ask Your Highness to clarify."

Li Changfeng nodded: "Naturally, may I ask if there is a map of the prime minister's family?"

"As the prime minister, how can there be no map of Daqian in the family?" Feng Quji smiled slightly, turned his head and ordered his servants, "Don't you bring the map of Dagan?"

After the servants left, Feng Quji asked, "I don't know what is the use of His Highness to make a big map?"

Li Changfeng said with a smile: "I would like to ask the old prime minister to forgive me for this. My prince will take care of it first. Before I bring you the map, I will first introduce you to the characteristics of the steam train."

Next, Li Changfeng introduced the characteristics of the steam train in detail. Feng Quji listened very carefully, and his expression changed from a little interest at the beginning to a thoughtful expression.

A moment later, the map was delivered, and the two servants stood in front of each other.

Li Changfeng looked left and right to see if there was no pen, so he dipped his finger in the tea, sketched the three vertical and three horizontal blueprints he had shown to Emperor Qianwu, and then introduced the purpose of doing so in detail.

Even Emperor Qianwu was very excited after listening to Li Changfeng's introduction, let alone Feng Quji.

Feng Quji's expression gradually changed from thoughtful to shocked, and finally turned into anticipation, with excitement shining in his cloudy old eyes.

"What a grand blueprint!"

"What a great idea!"

"Success in the present age will benefit the future!"

"His Royal Highness the Ninth Prince cares deeply about the common people, the country, the country, and the country. Please be honored by the officials!"

Feng Quji bowed respectfully with a solemn expression.

Now he finally understands why Emperor Ganwu insisted on Gan Gang's insistence on advancing this plan, which is really of great significance to Daqian.

Once completed, it will be a feat that will be recorded in history.

Li Changfeng quickly helped Feng Quji up, and said with a wry smile: "Old Prime Minister, my prince doesn't like these red tapes, so you don't have to be polite!"

"Courtesy cannot be discarded!" Feng Quji shook his head lightly, then changed the subject and said solemnly, "Your Highness, I have already understood what you mean, so you can rest assured that any local official who dares to make a fool of himself will definitely be punished." Skinned him!"

It's a joy to talk to a wise man.

However, Li Changfeng didn't expect to rely on Feng Quji's passion for his family and country to do a good job in this matter. Benefits are the eternal theme.

Even if Feng Quji himself doesn't care about interests, how can the local officials not care?
At that time, it will be troublesome to be obedient and contradictory.

Therefore, referring to the method of the Ministry of Railways in his previous life, Li Changfeng already had a profit distribution plan in mind.

Li Changfeng said with a smile: "Of course, the active cooperation of local officials is not without benefits. The railway will set up stations along the way. In the future, it will sell tickets to transport goods, provide accommodation and warehouses for merchants, and earn money."

(End of this chapter)