Daming: If I find a great-grandson, I will teach an emperor through the ages

Chapter 76 "Jinling First Manufacturing Bureau"

Although Huang Zicheng was lying down, he could still see some small movements on his face, such as the slightly trembling eyelids...

So he didn't really faint, but pretended to faint.

Whether it was Huang Zicheng who came up with this method in a flash of inspiration, or the tradition of pretending to be dizzy in the temple, Cao Wei couldn't be more reluctant at this time.

Everyone knew that Huang Zicheng was pretending to be dizzy, but a third-rank official from Taichang Temple was willing to lie on the ground and pretend to be dizzy regardless of his status, which in itself was a sign of cowardice.

If Cao Wei is still unwilling to let Huang Zicheng go at this time, then he is a little confused about whether to advance or retreat.

Ever since Huang Zicheng laid down on the ground with his eyes closed so simply and neatly, the scene became much quieter.

Cao Wei spread his hands to everyone, indicating that Huang Zicheng's fainting had nothing to do with him.

"Master Huang is really in good health, he just fell asleep..."

"Pfft!" Someone couldn't help being teased by Cao Wei's words, and laughed.

Although the others didn't laugh out loud, it could be seen that they were also working hard.

The corners of Huang Zicheng's eyes were slightly wet when he was lying on the ground. He has lived for 42 years, how has he ever been so aggrieved like today?
His dignified third-rank minister of Taichang Temple actually fell to the ground and pretended to be faint!
This Cao Wei is simply too hateful!
Although he was deliberately targeting Cao Wei and the train developed by Cao Wei at the beginning, he selectively forgot.

Cao Wei is just a farmer, so he should be handled honestly!

Speaking of why Huang Zicheng frequently showed his aggression after hearing the name Cao Wei at Zhu Yuanzhang's birthday banquet.

The reason is that Zhu Yunqi and Lu Shi found out Cao Ying's identity a few days ago. Naturally, Cao Wei also entered the field of vision of Huang Zicheng and the others.

At the birthday banquet, Huang Zicheng heard Yan Zhen directly say the name Cao Wei, and seeing Zhu Yuanzhang's reaction at that time, he felt that he should do something...

After that, things developed far beyond Huang Zicheng's expectations, and he ended up lying on the ground pretending to be fainted.

If Huang Zicheng could be given a chance to come back, he probably wouldn't be as tough-talking as before.

The farce came to an end when Huang Zicheng fell down. Zhu Yuanzhang waved his hand very casually, "Carry him aside."

Several officials who were close to him hurriedly carried Huang Zicheng away who was lying on the ground.

Then, Zhu Yuanzhang looked at Cao Wei:

"You have contributed a lot to the development of the train this time. Tell me, what do you want?"

Everyone holds their breath and concentrates, the critical moment has come!
The Ming Dynasty established its country by force and has always focused on military affairs.

The train developed by Cao Wei this time is of great significance to Daming, and it can even completely change the overall mobility of the Ming army!
Such a great contribution is enough to replace Cao Wei with a high-ranking official!
In addition, the huge Kongming lantern developed by the Ministry of Industry was also said to have been made by Cao Wei... It is not impossible for Cao Wei to be able to take credit for this!
Could it be that Daming really wants to add another Hou with a different surname?

While everyone was secretly guessing,

Cao Wei bowed deeply towards Zhu Yuanzhang and said,

"Your Majesty clearly learned that what the Caomin and the others did was all for the sake of Daming. However, we dare not take credit for it. We only hope that we will continue to shine for Daming in the future. If Your Majesty can give the brothers some guarantees in life, Caomin will be grateful." Endless!"

Cao Wei's answer surprised everyone present.

It's that simple?
How could Cao Wei reject such a world-famous achievement of wealth?

"By the way, Yan Shangshu also contributed a lot to the research and development of the train. Without Yan Shangshu's full support, I am afraid that the train could not be built before His Majesty's birthday, so we can celebrate His Majesty's birthday." Cao Weifu said again.

Suddenly, everyone's eyes turned to Yan Zhenzhi.

This guy is in luck!

As the saying goes, an ordinary man is not guilty, but he is guilty of having a jade. Cao Wei is a farmer, so it is indeed difficult to reward him.

But Yan Zhenzhi is a senior official of the second rank in the imperial court, he can accept any reward!

At the same time, everyone also saw one thing clearly, Cao Wei can deal with this fellow!
Such a great contribution, Cao Wei didn't want it himself, but pushed Yan Zhen straight out, this matter is exquisite!
Cao Wei's manufacturing workshop is at best a larger workshop among the people. After becoming famous this time, it will inevitably attract people's jealousy.

Yan Zhenzhi has benefited from this matter, and will definitely take care of Cao Wei's workshop in the future.

In this way, Cao Wei, who became famous for the first time, doesn't have to worry about being remembered, and it also gives Yan Zhenzhi enough benefits.

Cao Wei's move of using retreat to advance is indeed quite skillful.

Cao Wei's answer was beyond the expectations of others, but it was within Zhu Yuanzhang's expectations.

He nodded, and after pondering for a moment, he said,
"In this case, all the craftsmen in your manufacturing workshop can receive fifteen shi of rice from the imperial court. Just contact the Ministry of Industry for this matter. In addition... your manufacturing bureau doesn't have a name yet, right? We will give you "Jinling" "First Manufacturing Bureau", I will send someone to deliver the plaque to you on a certain day."

"The common people thank you for your majesty's grace!" Cao Wei led a group of craftsmen to salute Zhu Yuanzhang respectfully.

The people present were speechless once again.

"Jinling First Manufacturing Bureau"!
This royally given plaque alone is worth thousands of gold!

in addition,

The annual salary of ninth-rank officials in the Ming Dynasty is 33 taels of silver, and more than sixteen stones of Jialumi.

Although there was no monetary reward, Zhu Yuanzhang could give the craftsmen fifteen kilograms a year, which was enough preferential treatment. At least the families of these craftsmen could live a richer life.

It can be seen that Zhu Yuanzhang attaches great importance to Cao Wei's workshop!

"Yan Aiqing." Saying that, Zhu Yuanzhang looked at Yan Zhenzhi again.

"You have done a great job this time, so we will give you a hundred acres of cloth, five hundred acres of fertile land, and a year's salary as usual. How about that?"

"Thank you, Your Majesty, for your grace!" Yan Zhenzhi saluted equally respectfully.

As a high-ranking official like the Minister of the Ministry of Industry, Yan Zhenzhi naturally had no shortage of food, clothing, gold and silver. The cloth, fertile land, and salary that Zhu Yuanzhang rewarded him could only be regarded as icing on the cake on the material level.

But on the spiritual level, Zhu Yuanzhang rewarded him because he made contributions, and the impact of this contribution cannot be ignored.

If Yan Zhenzhi was not already a second-rank official with a very prestigious position, such as the Minister of Industry, he would have been able to go one step further this time.

However, Yan Zhenzhi has done a good job in the position of Shangshu of the Ministry of Industry, Zhu Yuanzhang is not easy to move his official position, so he can only give some financial rewards symbolically.

"My son congratulates my father. If I can get such a fetish as a train on my birthday, my Ming Dynasty will surely prosper in martial arts and will last forever!"

Qin Wang Zhu Yu stood up at the right time and took the lead in congratulating Zhu Yuanzhang.

The rest of the people present also shouted: "May the martial arts be prosperous for generations to come!"

"Hahahaha," Zhu Yuanzhang couldn't help laughing. Today's birthday is very interesting and very good!

"Back to the palace!"

Under Zhu Yuanzhang's order, hundreds of officials rushed out of the courtyard of the workshop.

"You follow..." Cao Wei looked up and found that Zhu Yuanzhang was looking at him.

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(End of this chapter)