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

What the hell?That notorious iron rooster was very strict with the expenses of various ministries. He even had to ask the ministries of the outer court to purchase pens, inks, paper and inkstones. He always wanted to be stable in everything he did. He was more stable than an old dog. Actually...really voted?

Even Lu Chen couldn't help but be a little surprised.

Does this iron rooster have such courage?

After reacting, Lu Chen smiled and then asked: "Wu Shangshu, I wonder how much research and development expenses the Ministry of Household Affairs can provide?"

Before Wu Yue agreed, he had already calculated it carefully in his mind. When Lu Chen asked, he responded directly: "Within one month, 12 taels of silver! If it's not enough, I will think of another way later. In short, I will We will definitely try our best to squeeze out money to provide the Tiangong Department while ensuring all necessary expenses."

After a pause, he continued: "If the new building materials you mentioned, Mr. Lu, are successfully developed, they will surely benefit the world, and our Great Xia Dynasty will also usher in an unprecedented prosperous era. It is of great significance. I, Wu, Even though I am not talented, I am still willing to contribute my small amount to His Majesty’s great aspirations.”

"As long as I am still the Minister of the Ministry of Household Affairs, even if it means selling iron, the Ministry of Household Affairs will fully support the research and development of Tiangong Division."

Hearing these decisive and heroic words, Lu Chen's smile suddenly deepened.

"In this case, it will be helpful to Wu Shangshu."

Wu Yue waved his hand.

"Shilang Lu's words are serious. They are all doing their best for the country, so there is no need to talk about hard work."

Seeing that the two of them were so harmonious, without any of the tense postures they had during the Carbon Coal incident, many courtiers frowned almost simultaneously.

Wu Yuetang, the Minister of Household Affairs, has always been impartial. The big boss who can compete with Liu Dongyang and Fang Ping for the last cabinet seat has actually begun to show signs of getting closer to Lu Chen. To many people, this is not a good idea. A piece of good news...

At this time, the empress spoke at the right moment.

"Since Wu Aiqing has no objection, then the matter will be settled."

"Your Majesty is wise!"

Even the Minister of Household Affairs had no objection, so it was naturally difficult for others to argue.

After the matter of the new building materials was settled, and seeing that Lu Chen finally retreated and no one else came out to make trouble, the empress turned her head and looked at a eunuch who was announcing the decree below.

"Wang Bao, declare the decree."

"Yes, Your Majesty!"

After receiving the instruction, Wang Bao immediately stepped forward and took out the imperial edict he had prepared in advance.

Now that the business is done, it's time to reward everyone for their merits.

The moment the imperial edict was revealed, Lu Chen's heart skipped a beat almost subconsciously. However, when he thought that the system had entered the next settlement cycle of only ten days, his eyes relaxed slightly, and then he and the others bowed in the direction of the edict. bye.

"The emperor carries the emperor, and the system says: Today, the right minister of the Ministry of Industry and the director of the Tiangong Department, Lu Chen, are working diligently, working tirelessly, conscientiously, and devoting themselves to the king's affairs... The new system is implemented in the Ministry of Industry, while caring for the people and saving expenses. Significantly improved the construction efficiency, completed the Wuji Palace project ahead of schedule, and ensured the smooth progress of the Xinyuan Ceremony. Later, he led the officials of the Tiangong Department to study coal and benefited the world. A perfect match, a reward of millions of gold..."

The series of rewards that followed made Lu Chen feel dizzy.

He didn't know how many gold and silver treasures the empress had rewarded, how much they were worth, and how many treasures of heaven and earth she had given. He only knew that there must be a lot, a lot!

Luo Xiaoyu, a little rich woman, will unknowingly double her wealth again.

As for food and other things, if there are five hundred households, there will be five hundred households. It will have no impact on him and there is no need to care.

After all, he has not yet gone to Xingping County to receive the title. It is conceivable that he has no interest at all in Xingping County Duke, a title that drives countless monks crazy.

And in terms of official positions.

Without any surprise, he was directly promoted from the right minister of the Ministry of Industry to the minister of the Ministry of Industry. He was promoted two levels in a row and officially became one of the six ministers, second only to the senior officials of the Three Pavilions and a proper temple boss.

Shangshu, who is in his early 20s, can be regarded as breaking the record of the Great Xia Dynasty.

With this rocket-like promotion speed, everyone still instinctively felt envious and jealous even though they knew that Lu Chen had outstanding political achievements and had the ability to serve as a dragon, and that Jian was in the emperor's heart and favored by the empress.

You must know that a few months ago, Lu Chen was just a fledgling boy, a mere seventh-rank official.

From the seventh grade to the second grade, it only takes a flick of the finger.

To him, promotion was as simple as eating and drinking.

They couldn't figure out how there could be anyone in this world with such a prosperous official career.

Not to mention that they couldn't figure it out, Lu Chen himself was speechless.

How could there be someone as unlucky as me in this world...

But now that the matter was over, he had no choice but to calm down and get rid of the distracting thoughts in his mind. After Wang Bao finished reciting the imperial edict, he bowed to the empress again.

"Wei Chen, thank you for your kindness."

The Empress smiled slightly.

"Lu Qing, the Ministry of Industry will be handed over to you from now on. I believe you will make me see a Ministry of Industry that can truly benefit the world."

Lu Chen said seriously: "I am a humble minister, I am sincerely frightened."

After going down to court, before Lu Chen could leave the Wuji Hall, he was stopped by Xiao Li again, saying that the empress had something to discuss with him.

Seeing Lu Chen heading towards the Zichen Palace, Fu Huan sighed inexplicably, and the open-mouthed expression on his face gradually dissipated.

At the same time, an imperial edict came to the Tiangong Division and appeared in front of a group of Tiangong Division officials who were not qualified to participate in the court meeting.

Since rewards are based on merit, Su Ning and others who have made outstanding contributions to carboniferous research will naturally not be left behind.

In the end, Su Ning was awarded the lifelong honor of academician. In addition to the monthly salary as the director of the Tiangong Division, Su Ning also received an additional academician salary, and had privileges such as no need to salute when meeting second-rank officials and below, as well as the emperor's official status. He was awarded an honorary plaque and a bounty of 1000 taels, etc.

Others also received varying degrees of reward based on their performance in carboniferous research.

"Weak minister, thank you for your kindness!"

The moment the shining silver official silver and honorary documents were issued, everyone could not help but burst into tears. They knelt on the ground and shouted from the bottom of their hearts:

"Long live your Majesty!".

At this moment, everyone was holding the documents in their hands tightly, and their hearts were filled with excitement.

At this time, they all had the feeling that years of hard work and persistence were finally bearing fruit, and they felt happy that all their efforts had paid off.

They have proved that the way they insist on investigating things is not a useless way, but a broad road that can benefit the country and the people and is valued by His Majesty!

This honor cannot be exchanged for any number of rewards!

The way of investigating things will also be carried forward from their hands!

At this thought, everyone suddenly felt that the spiritual power in their bodies began to stir wildly, constantly impacting the spiritual veins everywhere in the body...

Chapter 228 The Nature of a Monk

Zichen Palace.

When Lu Chen walked into the palace gate, the empress was reviewing the memorial.

Noticing him coming, the empress stopped what she was doing and looked at Lu Chen with a smile.

"Huaiyu, here you go."

As she spoke, she pointed to the chair that had been prepared not far away and said softly: "Sit down."

Lu Chen nodded, walked to the chair and sat down.

"I don't know why Your Majesty is looking for this humble minister?"

"Not urgent."

The empress smiled and then ordered the palace servants to serve tea.

"Let's have some tea and some snacks first."

Soon, the palace servants brought the refreshments, and in an instant, a fragrance filled the entire study.

Lu Chen didn't doubt that he was there. After thanking him, he picked up the tea cup and took a sip. Then he picked up the dessert and took a bite.

It has been a non-stop business recently, either the finishing of the research and development of coal, or the specific matters of mining and processing of coal, and various application experiments. I also have to deal with the daily affairs of the Ministry of Industry, pay attention to the progress of various projects and test progress, and analyze test phenomena. A lot of things weighed on him, leaving him little time to sleep every day.

Of course, he just enjoys it.

Although no one forced him to work, and even the empress often told him to pay attention to rest, some things should be put aside, and should be slowed down, and there was no need to rush. For this reason, she did not hesitate to order him to take care of his health, but Lu Chen would rather resist the order Even if you don’t respect others, you must persist in doing things yourself and take care of all matters in an orderly manner.

It doesn't matter what your body is.

The fatigue accumulated every day made it increasingly difficult to hide the tired look in his eyes.

After drinking a cup of imperial tea, he didn't know if it was an illusion, but he felt that his body suddenly relaxed a lot.

But the spirit has not recovered much, but it seems to have become a little heavier.

Seeing Lu Chen eating the snack without hesitation, the empress narrowed her eyes inexplicably, then opened her red lips and spoke slowly.

"Lu Qing, I came to you this time to learn about your specific plans for the Tiangong Division."

While speaking, the little hand under the dragon robe suddenly moved, and while the fingers kept changing, he quickly made mysterious seals one after another.

In an instant, the power of the Holy Spirit was quietly activated, and the Holy Spirit technique, which could only be activated by the owner of the holy relic, was suddenly generated at the feet of the empress, and then began to operate rapidly.

The moment the Holy Spirit Technique was activated, the Holy King of Cangming Jiang Chengdao, who was thousands of miles away in the Holy Territory of Cangming and had just quelled the evil chaos in the Holy Territory, suddenly moved his brows, and then waved his hand to the surrounding Holy King Army generals to let him know. They retreated first, and after everyone left the hall, they closed their eyes, concentrated hard, and the Holy Spirit power surged rapidly in their bodies.

In just a moment, a magic circle that was exactly the same as the Holy Spirit spell under the empress' feet appeared under his feet.

After the Holy Spirit Technique took effect, the Empress said meaningfully: "And, Lu Qing, the real purpose you want to achieve through the Tiangong Division."

"Lu Qing is a man of extraordinary talents. When he established the Tiangong Division, he would definitely not just tinker with things for the court on the surface. After all, as long as the fundamental problem is not solved, no matter how much money the Tiangong Division can make or how much it can replenish the national treasury, Money and food, even if they completely cover the shortfall, don’t mean much, do they?”

Hearing this, Lu Chen couldn't help but his eyes moved.

As expected of the young emperor who was able to make a comeback from a desperate situation right under the eyes of the Demon Queen, she was indeed extremely smart.

He calmed down.

"Your Majesty is indeed wise and mighty, and I admire you all."

Hearing Lu Chen's boast, the empress's moving eyes suddenly narrowed into crescent moons, her face filled with joy.

"Thank you, Lu Qing."

Lu Chen smiled, and then said softly: "Your Majesty is right, Wei Chen is indeed not satisfied with solving the court's superficial problems. Whether it is charcoal or new building materials, it is just Wei Chen's daughter buying horse bones." It’s nothing more than a thousand pieces of gold. Your Majesty wants to create a prosperous era that has never been seen before, so you can’t just do superficial things.”

The beautiful body of the empress leaned back slightly.

"Is that really the case... Then, Lu Qing, is your plan really to let the world's capable people and strangers see the new direction of the imperial court and break the blockade of the sage's way with different ways?"

It has been more than three months since Lu Chen rose to prominence. From being purely loyal and courageous at the beginning, to now becoming a pillar of talent after actually being exposed to countless government affairs, his growth rate is almost as fast as his promotion rate, although he is still As before, I moved forward fearlessly, but I also learned to take the overall situation into consideration.

At least he wouldn't foolishly rush forward to fight against what has now become a behemoth that can compete with the imperial power.

After being together for so long, the empress thought she knew him quite well.