Wentang

Chapter 726
The train is what Yue Shan cares most about right now.

"Four different locomotives have been built, come here, I'll take you to have a look." Tian Shungu said.

At this time, Jia Youjie left first on the grounds that he had business to deal with, and only a few teachers and students from the academy were left here.

Yue Shan was keenly aware that after he left, the score seemed to be a lot easier.

There is a story here.

Moreover, a plot that he thinks is more reliable has already appeared in his mind, fighting for power.

But he didn't say anything, just followed Tian Shungu and others for five or six minutes and came to a large open space.

To his surprise there was a railroad track, a real railroad track.The stone is the bottom, there is a crossbar on it, and above the crossbar are two iron tracks.

At one end of the track is a huge factory building, and there are two big iron trucks parked in the house.Looking along the track to the other end, it is about 300 meters long, and there is also a big house at the end.

Yue Shan couldn't help speeding up his pace, and soon came to the factory building, and saw the true faces of the two machines up close.

Very familiar and very strange, he has never seen a real steam train, only a locomotive in a museum.The steam locomotive in front of him was very similar to the one he saw in the museum in his previous life.

He walked up to the front of a car excitedly, stretched out his hand to caress the big iron lump, as if he saw the future of Datang.

The two locomotives are similar in appearance, but different in size.The big one has a total length of ten meters, and the small one is only about five meters.

"We built the four steam locomotives according to four specifications: five meters, ten meters, 15 meters, and 20 meters. These two are small, and the 15-meter and 20-meter ones are in the opposite factory." Tian Shungu said proudly.

"It's not easy to create them, is it?" Yue Shan asked.

"With the sketch you gave, it's not too difficult." Tian Shungu said modestly.

At this time, a student said: "We are not afraid of difficulties. The most annoying thing is that someone delays and creates trouble."

"Xiao Han, don't talk nonsense." Tian Shungu hurriedly stopped him, and said to Yue Shan with a smile: "Don't listen to him, children are ignorant and talk nonsense."

"Children don't want to lie." Yue Shan turned to look at Han Chaoshui, and said, "Tell me anything while there are no outsiders, and I will make the decision for you."

This student, Yue Shan, has the impression that he is the one who discovered that brass can be used as a sealing material.

Han Chaoshui said angrily: "That's Jia Youjie. He wanted to snatch the management right of the steam engine factory as soon as he came. He treated us like slaves, and didn't let the craftsmen of the Ministry of Industry listen to us, and blocked our materials..."

Newborn calves are not afraid of tigers, and Han Chao told the whole story of what happened in the factory last year.

To sum it up, the people from the Ministry of Industry wanted to seize power and take the steam engine as their own, and they came up with all kinds of tricks to force Tian Shungu and others to submit.

Naturally, Tian Shungu and the others were unwilling to leave in such a disheveled manner, not to mention whether it would be shameful to lose it, this thing was made by Yue Shan, so how would you explain it if you lost it?

They tried to find Wang Ji, but it didn't help much, and they didn't give him face at all.

To put it bluntly, who doesn't know what a steam engine is?Since they were determined to rob, they didn't plan to save face.

Although Yue Shan is powerful, he is not without opponents, or in other words, not all opponents leave room for both sides like Changsun Wuji.

In desperation, Tian Shungu pulled all the students from the School of Physics over.If we don’t need the people from your Ministry of Industry, we will do it ourselves. If our materials are blocked, we will buy them with our own money.

In the end, the group of people from the Ministry of Industry found that there was really no other way, and they were the unlucky ones who continued to fight like this, and they had to compromise.Even so, the sordidness between the two parties has always existed.

"The craftsmen in the Ministry of Industry are all good and willing to cooperate with us. Those who are officials are not good. I heard with my own ears that they forced those craftsmen to cause trouble for us."

"The craftsman who discovered the lubricating oil and the caliper was proposed to be generously rewarded by the court, but the surname Jia rejected it. And he even sent the two craftsmen to do the hardest and most tiring work."

"Just now when you said that you wanted to reward those two craftsmen generously, his expression was very ugly, and now he must try to find a way to remedy it."

Yue Shan was furious when he heard that, it seems that some people don't cry when they don't see the coffin, if that's the case, then I will help you.

However, he did not burst out his anger in front of the students, but comforted him: "Okay, I understand. Don't worry, I will help you get back all the grievances and sufferings you have suffered."

"We trust the dean, we will be relieved when you come back." The students said one after another.

"You take all the teachers and students back to the academy first, and take all our things with you when you leave. Especially the written materials, don't leave a single piece of paper behind." Yue Shan said to Tian Shungu.

"Ah, what... what to do here? Don't you want it?" Tian Shungu said in surprise.

"How is it possible not to, just feel free to clean up the rest and leave it to me. If you want to, you can come back with another identity in a few days." Yue Shan said.

After fighting with those people for so long, Tian Shungu's EQ has been significantly improved, and he realized that Yue Shan was going to make a big move.

Some worried and some excited, but still obediently said: "Okay, I will call everyone back."

After finishing speaking, he said to the others: "Students, go call someone, let's pack up and go back to the academy."

"Oh!!! Go back." The students cheered and ran in all directions.

Taking a last look at the steam locomotive, Yue Shan walked out without turning back.At first he wanted to try the car, but now he is not in that mood at all.

Some accounts must be settled now, otherwise how can he be worthy of these people who follow him?What would others think of him?

Before reaching the gate of the factory, Jia Youjie ran over with a look of panic and said, "Oh, my father, father-in-law, this can't be the case, the factory can't do without them, they all left the factory But what should I do?"

Yue Shan acted as if nothing had happened, and said with a smile: "After all, they are teachers and students of the academy. What is it like not to return to the academy for so long? Let them rest for a few days first, and then let them come if necessary. You Say no."

"This... this... Hey, Yue Gong, you can beat and scold me if there is anything wrong with this subordinate. Why is this so, why is this so." Jia Youjie said.

"Mr. Jia, what did you say? When we first met, what did you say to offend me? If it spreads out, people would think I'm stingy." Yue Shan continued laughing:
"Okay, such a big factory depends on you to manage, things must be very busy, hurry up and don't accompany me. Go, go."

"I...I..." Jia Youjie wanted to say something, but seeing Yue Shan turned his head and ignored him at all, he could only walk away dejectedly.

It's just that he didn't return to the inside of the factory, but turned around and left through the side door, and hurried towards the capital.

Not long after he left, Xu Shanying also came out from the side door, looked at the smoke and dust raised by the horse's hooves, turned back, found Yue Shan, and reported what he saw just now.

Yue Shan had such an expression as expected, and then ignored it.

When Tian Shungu and others were about to leave, everyone was alarmed, and everyone gathered around to inquire about the situation, and some people stepped forward to persuade them to stay.

When they learned that it was irreparable, they didn't blame them, and most of them helped to pack things while regretting.

With the help of these people, they cleaned up a lot faster, and even so, it took almost an hour to clean it up.

After everyone left one by one, Yue Shan took Xu Shanying on the road to the capital.

All the way straight to the gate of Yong'an Palace, I met Li Shimin very smoothly.

As expected, I met Zhang Liang, Minister of the Ministry of Industry, here.

I don't know what he was talking to Li Shimin just now, but after seeing Yue Shan, his expression was very uncomfortable.

"Cuilan, you came just in time, Zhang Qing and I were talking about you." Li Shimin laughed.

"Hehe." Yue Shan chuckled lightly and said, "That's really a coincidence, I also happened to have something to ask Saint and Zhang Shangshu."

Li Shimin glanced at Zhang Liang and then at Yue Shan, already realizing that there might be a mess between the two ministers.However, he didn't show it at all, and said with a smile: "That's really a coincidence, I don't know what you want to do with me and Zhang Qing?"

"Sage, I just went to the steam engine factory to have a look. The steam engine manufacturing technology is mature enough for ordinary craftsmen to make. The train has also been researched, and the only thing left is to build the track." Yue Shan said seriously:
"The task of the academy has been completed, and I am going to hand over the full power of the factory to the Ministry of Industry, so that teachers and students can continue to study in the academy."

"Oh?" Li Shimin glanced at Zhang Liang again, showing a weird smile and said:

"Just now, Zhang Qing praised the teachers and students of the academy for their hard work and hard work. They are the indispensable core of the steam engine factory. Please reward them generously."

"I don't know who to believe now."

Yue Shan first saluted Zhang Liang gratefully and said, "Shang Shu Zhang is really overrated, that is, a group of children who don't know anything and can't be praised by you. The steam factory can survive today thanks to your support and the hard work of colleagues in the Ministry of Industry, and They don't really matter at all."

Then he said sternly to Li Shimin: "The sage should really commend Zhang Shangshu and colleagues from the Ministry of Industry. As for the teachers and students of the academy, they should serve the country. A little merit is not worth mentioning."

"Ah...I..." Zhang Liang's face was red and purple, and he was speechless for a long time.

Li Shimin asked with great interest: "Zhang Qing, I wonder if you agree with Cuilan's words?"

Zhang Liang took a deep breath and said: "Chen...Chen... I'm really... I'm ashamed... I don't dare to be. Yue Hou... Yue Gong just returned from the expedition and maybe he doesn't know much about the situation here."

After all, he is a person who has experienced great storms. He quickly controlled his emotions and spoke more and more smoothly: "I think that the teachers and students of the academy deserve the most credit. I and my colleagues from the Ministry of Industry are only helping from the side and dare not take the credit."

"Yuegong withdraws the teachers and students from the academy, and I don't agree with it. Without them, the steam engine factory will stop working immediately."

"I know that Yue Gong cares about students and wants them to study hard to increase their knowledge. However, steam engines are related to the fate of the country, so I ask Yue Gong to focus on the overall situation."

Seeing the sincerity of what he said, Li Shimin couldn't make up his mind for a while.

However, as soon as Zhang Liang's words fell, Yue Shan asked quickly and seemingly casually: "This statement is very kind, I wonder which expert taught it?"

Zhang Liang was talking happily, and subconsciously replied: "My wife..."

It was only halfway through the sentence that I suddenly realized that something was wrong, but I was thinking that it was over to take it back.It can only be explained forcefully:

"Sage, you know me, but the old man doesn't know anything and can't speak. My wife is a lady of the family. She often teaches me how to speak and do things. I really benefit a lot."

However, no matter how reasonable what he said, he couldn't explain how he knew that Yue Shan would come here, would withdraw the teachers and students of the academy, and prepared his words in advance.

Li Shimin, who was still undecided, immediately knew who was wrong, but he was the emperor, and this matter involved two important ministers, so he would not draw conclusions easily with just a few words.

I only praised Zhang Liang and his wife for their deep love and raised eyebrows, but they didn't seem to notice anything unusual.

At this point, Yue Shan knew that he didn't need to say anything, and the rest was up to Li Shimin to deal with.After chatting for a few more words, he took his leave first and left.

But he didn't leave directly, but went to the East Palace to visit his two apprentices: Wu Chang and Li Xiang's mother and son.

Chatted with Wu Chang for a while, told her to send him a message if she had something to do, and left.

Three days later, Li Shimin ordered Zhang Liang to be transferred to the Minister of the Ministry of Punishment. It seemed to be a flat transfer, but in terms of real power, it was considered a half-level drop.

Among the previous six ministries, the Ministry of Rites had the least power, followed by the Ministry of Industry, and the Ministry of Punishment held part of the judicial power, ranking third and second.

However, since the imperial examination was returned to the Ministry of Rites, the Ministry of Rites has become the second largest department with real power, only under the Ministry of Officials.

The actual power of the Ministry of Industry has also been gradually expanded due to factors such as saltworks, commercial development, large-scale mining development, armament renewal, and commercial development.

Only the Ministry of Punishment has reduced its actual power by more than half.In the past, the Ministry of Punishment was not only in charge of the formulation of laws, but also had the power to review criminal cases, and also had the power to try cases.

However, since the establishment of the Judiciary System, most of the Judicial Encyclopedia has been included in Dali Temple.The Ministry of Punishment only has the power to review major cases and formulate laws.

It can be said that in terms of actual power, the Ministry of Punishment is now the one at the bottom.Therefore, Zhang Liang seems to be in a flat tone, but in fact he was demoted by half a rank.

The one who replaced Zhang Liang was Li Daliang, the general of the right guard, the Duke of Wuyang County.

Although the imperial court stipulated the separation of civil and military affairs, the road from civil servants to military officials and military officials to civil officials has not been blocked. What's more, Li Shimin personally ordered him to be transferred to civil servants, and no one dared to comment.

The first thing Li Daliang did after taking office was to clean up the Ministry of Industry and replace at least one-third of the officials.

Among them, Jia Youjie, a little man who was not noticed by everyone, was directly dismissed from office.

Everyone was stunned by his thunderous tactics, which did not conform to his character, nor did it conform to the rules of the officialdom.

Even if you want to replace the Ministry of Industry with your people, you can't be in such a hurry, can you?It's too ugly to eat.

However, Li Shimin completely agreed with his approach. No matter who impeaches, he will stay in the middle. Now even the dullest people know what happened that they don't know, and no one dares to impeach this matter.

After cleaning up the Ministry of Industry, Li Daliang went to Sixingping to visit Yueshan himself.

(End of this chapter)