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A month later, the case of the Suzhou Shen's Textile Factory being raped by civilians was investigated by a joint investigation team.

The people involved in the case of the Shen family and their business rivals, the Lu family, were all severely sentenced. The person who planned the incident was sentenced to exile in Montenegro Province and served as a hard labor for life, and the other related people involved in the case were also exiled.

Those who were bribed by Shen's judges were also exiled to Montenegro Province.

As for the officials who were bribed, they were not only dismissed from their posts, but also exiled to Beishan Province.

As for several former Shen employees who organized and took the lead in smashing Shen's textile factory, they were exiled to Dongfan Island.

In addition, both Shen and Lu were fined tens of thousands of silver dollars.

Under Liu Rui's instructions, part of the money will be used to subsidize the innocent people injured in the case, as well as the textile workers who were not properly arranged after being fired by Shen and Lu.

Subsequently, both official and private newspapers conducted a series of follow-up reports on the case.

As a result, the whole world knew that in this case, both the Shen family and the Lu family, the two big business owners in Suzhou, as well as the bribe-taking officials and several former employees of the Shen family who organized and smashed the factory, were all severely sentenced in accordance with the law. It can be said that no one was left behind. OK

Nowadays, textile factories in many places in Dalei have introduced steam machines, and similar situations have occurred.

There are many conflicts between employers and laid-off workers.

Originally, many workers were thinking about making a fuss, and those big factory owners were also thinking about whether to use some otherworldly methods to silence the laid-off workers.

After learning about this incident in the newspapers, both the big factory owners and the laid-off workers were frightened and gave up the idea of ​​using illegal means to fight for (protect) their interests.

at the same time.

Various newspapers and periodicals also started discussions on "whether private use of steam machines should be allowed" due to this case.

And this kind of discussion quickly spread to teahouses, restaurants, streets and alleys in major cities.

Hangzhou, Tianxiang Tower.

Wang Fuzhi, who serves as the magistrate of Qiantang County here, is wearing plain clothes and sitting in a clinical cubicle on the second floor listening to the discussions of the people around him.

"If you ask me, the imperial court should not allow the private use of steam machines - if those textile workshops had not introduced steam machines and saved a large number of workers, how could so many workers have been laid off?"

"Brother Gao, I disagree." One person objected, "It has been said in newspapers and periodicals that steam machines are the crystallization of scientific and technological development. If private workshops can use them, their productivity will be greatly improved."

"As for laid-off workers - the imperial court issued documents requiring factory owners to properly arrange for laid-off workers. But some people are just reluctant to give up a little money and create disasters. How can we attribute the responsibility to steam machines?"

At this time, a relatively young man said: "In fact, in my opinion, although the introduction of water conservancy and steam machines in private factories caused a group of workers to be laid off, it was only temporary."

"When these factory owners recover and make more money with steam machines, anyone with a little knowledge will expand production."

"So, as long as those workers were willing to learn the skills of producing with steam machines, it would not be difficult to find a job."

"Perhaps within a few years, private factories will become more numerous and larger, and the demand for workers will be greater."

"By then, not only will the laid-off workers now be able to find jobs, but farmers will even be recruited from the countryside to work in the cities."

After hearing these words, everyone at the table fell silent, obviously thinking.

Wang Fuzhi couldn't help stroking the short beard on his chin, his eyes shining brightly.

He felt that this young man had quite a lot of knowledge. Even at Nanjing University a few years ago, he was considered a talent.

He immediately stood up, walked out of the cubicle, and came to the table.

He said: "I'm in Jiangzhai. I don't know who just made some high-level remarks. It's really refreshing."

Jiang Zhai was the name given by Wang Euzhi himself.

He is now serving as the magistrate of Qiantang County in Hangzhou. Although not many people have actually met him, his name must be known to many people. Therefore, I used my account number as a pseudonym to hide my identity.

One of the four people at the table, a young man in his twenties, stood up, cupped his hands and said: "Datao of the Tang Dynasty, what I just said is just a rough estimate of future changes, and I don't deserve Brother Jiang's praise."

Seeing that the other three people had no intention of talking, Wang Fuzhi said to Tang Datao, "If it's convenient for me, Tang, please come sit down at my table and have a chat. How about that?"

"Fortunately."

Tang Datao responded, said a few words to his companions, and then came to the compartment where Wang Fuzhi was.

Wang Fuzhi asked the waiter to bring Tang Datao a pair of bowls and chopsticks, ordered some side dishes, and started talking with him.

After learning about it, he learned that Tang Da Tao was from Dazhou, Sichuan, and his father had been the magistrate of Nanzhili County in the pre-Ming Dynasty.

After the founding of Damei, his father returned to his hometown with his seal, and he also returned to his hometown to study.

Later, Sichuan was also ruled by Damei. After his father waited and watched for a while, he became an official in Damei again.

He was originally planning to take the imperial examination. Later, when he saw that school education was popular and college students were more successful than those who were elected as candidates or Jinshi, he changed his mind and entered the school to study.

Three years ago, he was admitted to Hangzhou University and is now a senior at Hangzhou University.

"What major did Zhuwan (Zhu Wan) study at Hangzhou University?"

Tang Datao had a conversation with Wang Euzhi and found that Wang Euzhi's knowledge and conversation were more extraordinary than him. He was a graduate of Nanjing University and already regarded him as his senior.

Hearing this, he immediately responded: "Study business administration."

"Business administration, so professional." Wang Fuzhi said with a smile, and then asked: "What are Zhuwan's plans after graduation?"

Tang Da Tao said: "I am preparing to take an official career - first choose a local government, pass the examination, and apply as a civil servant."

Wang Fuzhi smiled and said: "In that case, Zhu Wan might as well consider the Qiantang County Government. Nowadays, Hangzhou's industry and commerce are very prosperous. Qiantang and Renhe counties are responding to the government and are actively reforming and enterprising. They need the help of young heroes like Zhu Wan."

After hearing this, Tang Datao immediately understood that this Brother Jiang was probably working in the Qiantang County Government, and his position was not low.

Otherwise, there would not be such an obvious solicitation intention.

He also felt that he could chat with Wang Fuzhi very well. Thinking of the internship in the second half of his senior year, he asked: "I wonder if the Qiantang County Government has any plans to recruit interns next spring?"

Wang Euzhi said: "Of course there is. With Zhu Wan's talent and knowledge, after seeing the relevant announcement, just go and sign up and you will definitely be selected."

Tang Datao said: "I will definitely go."

He thought in his mind: It seems that Brother Jiang's position in the county government is not simple. Could it be that he is a bureau-level official?
Then, the two of them chatted while eating, covering everything from state affairs to Jianghu.

When talking about the Emperor Qianyuan's decree a few months ago to ask the prince to assist in the affairs of the state, Wang Fuzhi said with concern: "The prince is only sixteen or seventeen years old this year and has just graduated from high school. It is really too early for the emperor to ask him to assist in the affairs of the state." some."

Tang Datao said: "It's not too early. In the previous dynasty, it was normal for a prince to be exposed to state affairs at this age."

Wang Euzhi shook his head, "How can the previous dynasty be compared with me, Da Wei? Logically speaking, the current Holy Emperor is only in his forties and is in his prime."

"Even if the prince is given another four years, he will not be fifty yet. At that time, it would be most appropriate for the prince to assist in the affairs of the country."

Tang Datao thought for a moment and said, "Maybe there is some reason for this that we don't know about?"

Wang Euzhi said: "This is exactly what I am worried about - I hope the dragon is not ill."

Is the dragon feeling ill?

Thinking of this situation, Tang Datao also became worried.

Today, the Da'ei Empire has twenty-nine provinces, and its territory is so vast that it reaches as far back as the Han and Tang Dynasties. The military power was also stronger than that of the Han and Tang Dynasties. However, it was only fifteen years after the founding of Da'ei. If the current emperor really has three strengths and two weaknesses, and the prince is not as weak as the crown prince, he may not be able to suppress the powerful generals on the four sides and some rebel forces huddled in the dark.

Nowadays, Da'ei is like a prosperous age. Although various problems, big and small, are emerging one after another in such a huge empire, the people's life is much better than before. Overall, the country is booming.

It would be a pity if, at this time, the country collapsed due to the death of the Holy Master.

Tang Datao was very reluctant to have this happen.

He said: "I heard that Your Majesty was banished to the mortal world, so there shouldn't be problems with the dragon body so early, right?"

"Besides, now our country has the State Council, the Military Affairs Council, the Supervisory Office, etc. to oversee all major events, and there are three levels of government at the provincial, prefectural, and county levels. Even in the countryside, there are towns, communes, and villages to organize people."

"Even if there is an eventuality and the mountains collapse, I believe that Da'ei can work together to overcome the difficulties and keep Da'ei's country from falling."

After hearing this, Wang Fuzhi felt a little more relaxed and smiled: "That's what Zhu Wan said."

Then, the two talked about people's livelihood matters.

···
Nanjing, Forbidden City.

In the imperial garden, Liu Sheng was walking hand in hand with the red lady.

The two have been together for more than seventeen years now, and the red lady is thirty-six or seventeen years old.

However, since she was the Queen of Damei, she had always taken good care of herself, and since she had not suffered much, she now looks like she is in her early thirties.

Liu Sheng also looks ageless. A man of forty-three or four years old looks like he is in his late forties.

The two walking hand in hand like this, although they don't look like a couple of gods and goddesses like young men and women, they still give people a feeling of happiness.

The matchmaker said: "Are you sure you're leaving the year after next? Can't you wait another two years?"

Liu Sheng smiled and said, "You know, my original plan was to leave next year. It was you who persuaded the people in the harem, so I postponed it for a year."

"The year after tomorrow, Rui'er will be eighteen years old, and by that time we will be a real adult."

"Besides, Da'ei's border and political situation have been stabilized over the years, and you are in charge. There won't be any problems."

Liu Sheng paused here.

"Besides, it's not like I'll never come back, nor am I cut off from contact here. After I go to sea, we can keep in touch by telegraph."

"As for the matter with Dachu, if it goes well, maybe there will be results in two or three years, and I might be back by then."

The red lady's eyebrows were still slightly frowned, obviously not comforted by Liu Sheng's words.

She said: "You should know that I am not worried about the instability of the country, but I am worried about your safety."

"It's not enough for you to conquer the country once here. Now that you are old, you still have to go to Da Chu to conquer the country again. What is this?"

"What if something happens to you?"

"Madam." Liu Sheng stopped, turned sideways to face the red lady, and held both of her catkins in his hands, "I know you are worried, but there are some things I must do, otherwise it will always be in my heart. "

"As for who is safe, there is indeed a certain risk, but it is much safer than trying to conquer the country in the future."

"In the pre-Ming Dynasty, we almost started from scratch. But this time when I went to Dachu, I had four or five brigades of personal guards accompanying me. Isn't it much better than then?"

"Besides, I just want to visit Tianmu Mountain over there, and I don't want to say that I must destroy Dachu."

"That's all." The red lady sighed, "Since you are so determined, it's useless for me to persuade you."

In fact, the red lady really wants to go to Dachu with Liu Sheng.

But she knew that after Liu Sheng left, she would definitely stay in the palace to take charge - otherwise she would not be able to worry about her children.

However, a few of the other concubines in the harem will accompany him to serve Liu Sheng.

Currently, three concubines from ethnic minorities have been identified: Bai Taiwei, Li Xiangyun, Zheng Haizhu, and Li Yue.

In addition, Liu Sheng will also bring two or three older princes with him, just in case.

As for the future, the most ideal situation is for Liu Sheng to capture Tianmu Mountain in Henan Province in two or three years, figure out the situation there, and then come back to become the Supreme Emperor.

···
The time came to December of the fifteenth year of Qianyuan.

Liu Sheng took Liu Rui to inspect the Nanjing Firearms Factory.

Because the factory launched a new musket production line a few days ago - to be precise, it should be a rifle production line.

This gun, which was clearly ahead of its time, was named "Yixing No. 1" by Liu Sheng.

The firearm is a breech-loading rifle with three riflings and uses lead-tipped paper case fixed-loading ammunition.

Still a single shot rifle.

But in terms of range, accuracy and stability, it is much better than the previous flintlock and rifled flintlocks.

Most importantly, the rate of fire has also been significantly improved.

Of course, this kind of first-generation breech-loading rifle also has some minor problems of one kind or another, but the flaws are not concealed. It can definitely be used to equip troops and improve their combat effectiveness.

The production line installed by the Nanjing Firearms Factory was to give priority to replacing equipment for the personal guards who accompanied Liu Sheng on his expedition to Dachu.

It can be said that with the "Eixing No. 1", even if Dachu's firearms reached the standards of the late Ming and early Qing Dynasties, the Dawei army could still sweep through and penetrate.

For Liu Sheng and the Guards, attacking Da Chu and facing a frontal war has never been a problem.

The trouble is logistics.

Therefore, he went to Dachu. If he wanted to be more stable, it was best to establish a safe logistics base first...
Liu Sheng from Nanjing Firearms Factory comes several times every year, and Liu Rui also comes many times.

So the two of them only made a cursory inspection of the other workshops in the factory, and then came to the production workshop of Linxing No. 1.

Seeing the Mingxing No. 1 rifle, which looked very similar to the rifle of the early th century, being completed one by one on the production line, Liu Sheng asked: "How many guns can this production line produce in a month?"

"Your Majesty, after the workers are fully familiar with the process, we can produce at least 1 Linxing No. rifles a month."

Fifteen hundred?

For now, this number is actually not too small.

But it couldn't meet Liu Sheng's needs.

After all, there are 50,000 to 60,000 light troops in four or five brigades.

Even if half of the Yuxing No. 1 rifles were equipped in the expeditionary force, there would still be to rifles.

He immediately said: "I will notify the Secret Manufacturing Bureau and the Machinery Bureau later and ask them to come over and install another production line. You will make relevant preparations."

The factory director looked happy after hearing this and said: "I obey the order!" (End of Chapter)