Empress: Your Majesty, please respect yourself, I don't want to be promoted

"Lin Yi? Chu?"

Jiang Chengwan looked at Wang Qi and Zhang Xuan who were half-kneeling in front of him with confusion.

"In other words, Lu Qing wants two unknown people, who don't even have any fame, to go to Montenegro to take charge of all matters related to coal and cement production?"

The two nodded at the same time.

"Yes, Your Majesty."

After receiving a positive response, Jiang Chengwan couldn't help but groan, then turned to look at Zhu Yong not far away, and asked softly:
"Zhu Yong, what are the reputations of these two people? What are their abilities? Is there anything outstanding about them? How did Lu Qing know about them?"

Seeing the empress calling him, Zhu Yong quickly stood up, bowed to the empress, and then solemnly said: "Back to your majesty, these two people were from the time when Mr. Lu, the general and the commander went to Montenegro for an unannounced visit..."

He briefly explained Lu Chen's previous trip to Taihe County, focusing on the fact that Chu was the only survivor among the people who were tortured by the Taihe County government in an attempt to scare the monkeys, while Lin Yi ignored Taihe County. He and the county magistrate used the excuse of mutual aid to extort money and used all the family resources to save Mr. Lin. In the end, he was named and moved to Heishan and became a public citizen of Taihe County.

After listening to Zhu Yong's story, Jiang Chengwan's expression became strange for no reason.

She always felt that Lu Chen had some strange resonance with these two people...

After all, the reason why Lu Chen rose to prominence was because he couldn't tolerate sand in his eyes and risked his life for the righteousness in his heart?
Although Chu and Lin Yi are not as courageous as him, one of them dares to speak out for justice, and the other is desperate for filial piety. No matter how you look at it, Jiang Chengwan has a strong sense of déjà vu.

Of course, even so, Jiang Chengwan still didn't think that the reason why Lu Chen let these two novices, who had never been officials, take charge of two important factories was because they had a preference for Lu Chen's temper.

After all, Lu Chen had too many unexpected precedents, and there was some deep meaning behind every incomprehensible and shocking move.

And the final results often prove that he is right.

"His Majesty."

Zhang Xuan on the side hesitated for a moment, and then asked: "Do you need to remind Mr. Lu?"

Obviously, he mistakenly thought that the empress was a little dissatisfied with Lu Chen's move.

However, Jiang Chengwan shook his head.

"No, Lu Qing must have his reasons for doing this. There must be something special about those two people."

Hearing this, the stones in their hearts suddenly fell to the ground.

Jiang Chengwan turned his head, looked at Zhu Yong, and then asked, "Zhu Yong, are you familiar with Liyue?"

The inexplicable question made Zhu Yong stunned.

After reacting, the corners of his eyes twitched inexplicably.

"Well, okay, I'm relatively familiar with him."

To be honest, he was very familiar with Liyue.

Because when Liyue was tinkering with those novel gadgets, he was the first to suffer!
He has changed six or seven tents.

"Is it."

Jiang Chengwan narrowed his eyes and continued: "Then you should know her very well. Did she often get carried away when she was excited and like to hug the person next to her?"

This question immediately stopped Zhu Yong.

It's not that it's difficult to answer, but I just don't understand why Jiang Chengwan would ask such a question.

Why would the dignified female emperor care about a weird Xuanji Guard?
But doubts were doubts. Since the empress asked, he didn't think much about it. After thinking for a while, he replied: "To answer your Majesty's question, in the impression of the humble position, although Liyue has a weird temperament, she likes to tinker with some strange things." Weird thing, but other than that, she has no other shortcomings. She has always been a rigorous and calm person, and she is also a master of the Xuanwu Guard. Her strength is not inferior to her humble position, and she has never acted like a forgetful person. "

Although he was cheated by Liyue several times and was even blown away more than ten meters in his sleep once, as the former deputy commander of Xuanwu Guard and now the deputy commander of Xuanji Guard, he is still very tolerant to his subordinates. Seeing that the empress seemed to be dissatisfied with Liyue, of course he had to say something nice to her.

And this is not considered cheating. After all, Liyue is indeed very good except for her quirks of tinkering with miscellaneous things. Otherwise, she would not be able to enter the Xuanji Guard.

However, when Jiang Chengwan heard what he said, he frowned suddenly.

"How old is she?"

There was a hint of chill in her voice that even she didn't notice.

Zhu Yong said with a bit of pain: "Uh, 22 years old."

Hearing this answer, Jiang Chengwan immediately lowered his eyes.

"Really...he's one year older than Lu Qing."

While talking to herself, she withdrew her gaze from Zhu Yong, and then waved to a few people.

"Okay, I have to deal with government affairs. You can step back."

Wang Qi and others quickly bowed.

"Yes, Your Majesty."

Then he faced the empress and slowly retreated out of the palace.

After everyone left, the empress did not open the memorial immediately. Instead, she put her hands on her chin and looked in the direction of the Ministry of Industry Yamen, her eyes gradually losing focus.

At the same time, the Tiangong Division.

Lu Chen, who had just completed the layout of the next project of the Ministry of Works, walked towards the public house where Su Ning was.

at this time--

"Lord Lu."

Suddenly, a milky cry came from beside me.

When he turned his head to look, he couldn't see anyone, but when he subconsciously moved his eyes downward, he saw a small pink face.

"It's you, Liyue."

Lu Chen smiled and stretched out his hand, gently pressed Liyue's little head with a hairpin and rubbed it twice.

"is there anything?"

Liyue: "..."

She raised her head speechlessly, looking at Lu Chen's gentle expression as if he was treating a child. From the corner of her eye, she looked around at the strange eyes of the Tiangong Division around her, and for a moment she didn't know what to say.

After a moment, she did not move away Lu Chen's big hand on her head, but said softly: "Mr. Lu, you said before that the development projects of the source of spiritual power, the spiritual power system, talisman etching, and supernatural powers can be handed over. Are you responsible for your humble position?”

Hearing this, Lu Chen couldn't help but be slightly surprised.

The research and application project of spiritual power is a major project that Lu Chen mentioned in a discussion about the next direction of Tiangong Division after Tiangong Division completed its cement development. It is also the project with the largest and most anticipated investment among Tiangong Division's current projects. Tough project.

Due to the successive successes of coal and cement, and Lu Chen's support with his own power and status, although the Tiangong Division was established less than two months ago, its current scale and status are no longer that of the Caotai team when it was first founded. It is about to gather experts from all over the world who are experts in cultivating objects, a key department that the empress has high hopes for.

Not to mention anything else, we have now recruited thousands of cultivators who specialize in the art of investigating objects. Their salary is at least as good as the sixth grade, and there are also various rewards, condolences and other benefits. Some who have failed have been recruited. Juren, more than [-] craftsmen and minor officials were dispatched from the Ministry of Works...

The total number of people working in the Tiangong Department has exceeded [-]. Although they have no real power, their transcendent status means that even the bosses of various ministries do not dare to provoke them easily.With such a huge yamen, it is natural that it will no longer delve into one project every day like before.

It is inevitable to set up multiple projects according to the needs of the imperial court and the types of talents, so that different types of talents can shine in their respective fields and perform their respective duties.

The Tiangong Division is also divided into two major sections: administrative and technical. Xiao Yi is in charge of administration and Su Ning is in charge of technology. Lu Chen, the boss of the Tiangong Division, naturally does not have to take care of all the affairs of the department as before, as long as he is in charge The rudder holds the personnel power of the Tiangong Department and is responsible for the general direction.

This is also the empress' death order.

So it is he who has the final say on who is responsible for any project.

Seeing that Liyue was so interested in projects related to spiritual power, Lu Chen immediately asked: "Liyue, have you done research on spiritual power before?"

Liyue is undoubtedly a genius in scientific research.

Since joining the Tiangong Division, on the premise of understanding the patent law, she has unreservedly handed over the "wonderful skills" that were not valued by others before, and brought more than ten talents to the Tiangong Division. A research and development project, such as a weakened version of the palm thunder talisman that can be activated without spiritual power, such as a weakened version of the blast technique that can also be used by ordinary people.

Currently, nearly half of the projects approved by the Tiangong Division are based on the skills she provided.

If she hadn't wanted to take care of things, Lu Chen would have given her an official position that could at least equal Su Ning's.

It's just that the things Liyue tinkered with didn't look like artificial power generation or explosives in Lu Chen's eyes. He thought she had no research on spiritual power or was not interested in research in this area, but he didn't expect that she would take the initiative. He proposed to gnaw on the most difficult bone for Tiangong Division.

Under Lu Chen's expectant gaze, Liyue shook her head.

"No, Beizhi has never thought about whether the way to obtain natural spiritual power, besides refining it from spirit stones, can be synthesized and created in some way. The idea proposed by Mr. Lu before has greatly inspired Beizhi. Beizhi is thinking about it. , spiritual power essentially embodies various great powers through different arrangements of sigils. It stands to reason that there should be some relationship between the two, such as the number, precision, size and other variables of the sigils in a certain area. , will it affect the spiritual energy consumption of activating the magic circle, and whether it will be able to achieve more sophisticated spells, etc."

After a pause, she blinked and continued: "Compared with those optimization projects, I am more interested in researching spiritual power. I hope you will make it happen."

Hearing this, Lu Chen suddenly understood.

Xiao Liyue thinks that the project of optimizing the things she has tinkered with before is not challenging...

Then he thought for a moment and nodded.

"Okay, I'll leave the research on spiritual power and talismans to you."

Seeing Lu Chen agree, Liyue immediately cheered and burst into excitement with an excited smile on her face.

"Thank you sir, Sir Lu, you are indeed the best!"

Lu Chen smiled.

"Don't be too happy yet. Natural spiritual power and talismans are extremely mysterious. There is not even a clue about these projects now. I am not even sure whether the theory of the study of objects can be applied to this. Therefore, these projects are very likely. If it doesn't work, I will end up wasting money and food in vain, and I will be blamed by His Majesty and criticized by my colleagues..."

"Don't worry, Mr. Lu!"

Before Lu Chen could finish speaking, Liyue patted the tablet hard and said confidently: "I will definitely succeed in my humble position, and I will never disappoint your expectations."

Seeing how confident she was, Lu Chen just shrugged habitually and said nothing more.

Anyway, no matter whether he succeeds or fails, there is no harm to him, so there is nothing to hesitate about.

At this time, Liyue suddenly remembered something, and her expression became a little awkward for no reason.

"By the way, Mr. Lu."

She raised her head slightly, looked at Lu Chen, and said softly: "The research on spiritual power and talismans involves a lot of things, and the investment is huge. There must be many things that I can't do in my humble position. I guess I will encounter many problems in my humble job. You may have to trouble Mr. Lu often..."

"No trouble no trouble."

Lu Chen waved his hand and said very grandly: "If you encounter problems, don't worry too much, just come to me directly."

Liyue asked weakly: "Is it okay anytime?"

"of course."

"What about when you eat, bathe and go to bed?"

"Any time is fine. Even if you want to talk by candlelight at night, I will always be with you."

Hearing this, Liyue was inexplicably relieved.

"Okay, I'll take note of my humble duty."

Lu Chen then discussed with Liyue the specific matters regarding the implementation of these projects, such as the overall budget, initial investment, manpower mobilization, and which aspects to start from.

The two of them talked about Lu Chen's public apartment all the way from the gate, constantly finalizing various matters.

When the appointment documents and memorials were drawn up, the sky outside the window had darkened unconsciously, and most of the day passed like this.

The lower value prompt sounds at the right time.

Lu Chen stretched hard, and then said to Liyue in front of him: "Okay, that's it for today. I'll have someone hand over the book later."

"Ah."

Liyue nodded and stood up.

"Then Mr. Lu, I will go back first because of my humble duty."

"Go."

Liyue packed her things and left the office holding a stack of information that Lu Chen had just written in her hands.

After Loli left, Lu Chen also slowly stood up, ready to see if Su Ning and Xiao Yi were gone. If not, he could ask about the detailed current situation of the Tiangong Division.

However, as soon as he took steps, there was a burst of rapid footsteps outside.

"Lord Lu."

But it was Zhou Zheng, the junior official who was usually in charge of communication, who hurried over.

"Lord Yin Gao of Shuntian Prefecture, please see me."

clever?

Lu Chen was a little confused.

Except for Xia Yan, who had dealt with him once, this Shuntian Prefecture Yin, who was known as Gao Qingtian, had basically no interactions with him at other times. Why did he come to him out of nowhere?
Unable to figure it out, Lu Chen didn't think any more and directly ordered Zhou Zheng to bring the people in.

After Zhou Zheng left, he took out the tea leaves, made a pot of tea, and waited patiently at his place.

Not long after, Zhou Zheng walked in with an old man with white hair and a boyish face, wearing a third-grade court dress.

"Lu Shangshu, long time no see."

As soon as Gao Ming came in, he raised his hand to Lu Chen.

Lu Chen stood up to greet him, exchanged a few words with him, asked him to sit down at the bottom, and then asked straight to the point: "I wonder why Gao Fu Yin came here?" (End of Chapter)