Royal Gold Medal County Magistrate

Originally, I was going to call that rebellious son before leaving the palace.

Who knew that after searching for so long, I couldn't find him. Now he's actually hiding near Dongjiao University ahead of time.

Emperor Jing was about to continue his scolding, but Fang Zheng Yi stopped him, "Father Emperor, this is all my fault. The prince and I wanted to give you a surprise?"

"What surprise?"

"Please look, Father Emperor." Li Yuan Zhao stepped aside, revealing the scenery behind him.

Emperor Jing glanced at it, speechless.

A small mound of earth stood out behind him, with a flat top in the center and a monument erected on it with the words 'Foundation Stone'.

A circle of shovels was stuck around the mound, making it look strange.

Emperor Jing said helplessly, "What kind of surprise is this? What are you planning to do?"

Fang Zheng Yi hurriedly explained, "Your Majesty, I've noticed that the traffic between the capital and Taoyuan County has become more and more frequent in recent years. Over time, there may be road congestion. Therefore, the Crown Prince and I discussed building a new road to ensure that any novelties from the county can be sent to the palace as soon as possible."

"Build a road?" Emperor Jing felt a little skeptical about life after hearing this.

He had never seen a road better than the one in Taoyuan County, wide and flat, rare in the world.

Is that road already congested? ... Impossible!

"It's a waste of manpower and resources. I don't think it's necessary. It doesn't matter to me if things are sent to the palace a couple of days later," Emperor Jing flatly rejected.

Fang Zheng Yi became anxious.

Not necessary? It's too necessary!

If someone attacks me with the dragon vein in the future, how can the railway be opened?

"Your Majesty, this is all a token of filial piety from your son and the prince. When this road is built in the future, it will be promoted to the public in your name. This is all a demonstration of your diligence and love for the people... Moreover..." Fang Zheng Yi paused, and said with heartache: "Moreover, my parents are no longer in this world, and you are the only elder now, so please allow me to do my best to show my filial piety!"

"Zheng Yi..."

Emperor Jing was greatly moved!

What is filial piety? It turns out that this child's parents are gone, and he is placing all his emotions on me.

Where can I find such a filial son-in-law! He's even better than my own son...

Emperor Jing glanced sideways at Li Yuan Zhao, who was standing blankly in place, and snorted coldly.

Comparing a son to a son-in-law is insulting.

Emperor Jing said: "Alright, alright, build it if you want, but everything should be kept simple. I appreciate the thought."

Fang Zheng Yi smiled slightly: "Then please, Father Emperor, fill a shovel of soil into the pit. This will be the groundbreaking ceremony."

Emperor Jing nodded, took a few steps, picked up a shovel, and threw a shovel of soil.

"Alright, let's go back, don't keep the others waiting.太子, come here!"

Fang Zheng Yi secretly gave Li Yuan Zhao a thumbs up.

This matter is considered complete, and the construction of the rails can begin afterward!

On the way back, the two whispered behind Emperor Jing.

Fang Zheng Yi asked: "Your Highness, how is your preparation going?"

"I've already found all the manpower, and the surveyors have also been sent out. After that, we'll start construction from both Taoyuan County and the capital at the same time, ensuring that the construction period can be greatly shortened," Li Yuan Zhao said confidently.

"That's settled! Be careful with the measurement, don't make any mistakes, it would be terrible if the tracks don't match up."

"There won't be any mistakes, don't worry! If the surveyor dares to make even the slightest mistake, I'll hang him up!"

.......

Back at the entrance of Dongda University.

The ministers didn't have any special reaction to Li Yuan Zhao's sudden appearance. After all, the prince had long been wild and out of control, and they were used to it.

Instead, everyone's attention was focused on the peculiar object covered with red cloth at the school gate.

Emperor Jing stood in front of the red cloth and said, "Alright, now it's time to tell me what this thing is, right?"

Fang Zheng Yi nodded, then walked to the front of the crowd and said loudly: "Everyone, I believe you are all curious about the thing in front of me. Today, this thing is specially made to celebrate His Majesty's visit to Dongjiao University and the arrival of the envoys from various countries. Its name is... Flying Spring Rolling Pearl!"

After saying that, he suddenly pulled away the red cloth, and the thing underneath was revealed in front of everyone!

A pool carved with auspicious patterns, with two Qilin standing upright in the pool, their claws facing each other, ready to pounce.

Full of dynamism, looking lifelike, while several koi carp were slowly swimming in the pool below.

Emperor Jing blinked, a little confused.

The ministers and foreign envoys behind him all stretched their necks to look, and were all disappointed after seeing it.

That's it? That's it?

The statue is carved quite well, but isn't it just a broken pool? And it's made so mysterious, covered with red cloth.

Zhang Dong Xiang whispered with a smile: "What is Fang Zheng Yi doing? He's embarrassed to bring out such a thing to mystify people?"

"Is he out of ideas? Does he think everyone is ignorant!"

"Yes, isn't this just a Qilin? Even if it stands up, it's still a Qilin, right? And Flying Spring Rolling Pearl, what does it have to do with the name?"

A few chuckles were transmitted from the crowd to Fang Zheng Yi's ears.

Fang Zheng Yi smiled evilly and shouted loudly: "Everyone, please look, Flying Spring Rolling Pearl!"

"We're looking, Master Fang, what are you shouting for..."

"Hey? Hey♦Hey↑! It's spitting water, it's spitting water! The Qilin is spitting water!!!" The crowd suddenly burst into surprised exclamations.

The originally unremarkable Qilin statue in front of them miraculously spewed out two streams of water from its mouth!

The two streams of water sparkled in the sunlight, rushing to the highest point and turning into two transparent umbrellas, and then falling down, splashing countless water droplets, like countless pearls dancing in the air.

At the entrance of Dongda University, there was silence for a time.

Faced with this dynamic spectacle, no one dared to breathe hard, for fear of missing every second of the scene.

"Water Qilin! This, this... this is an auspicious omen!!! This servant congratulates Your Majesty, congratulates Your Majesty!" A sharp scream sounded.

Fang Zheng Yi cast a contemptuous glance at Guo Tian Yang.

Emperor Jing's heart beat faster, he couldn't help but walk to the pool and reached out to touch the water column on tiptoe.

A burst of coolness entered his hand, and he finally woke up... Water, is it really water? But how can the statue spit water?

While pondering, Emperor Jing looked at the pool and was shocked!

The water in the pool was forming a vortex, constantly rotating.

The koi carp in the water were like they were raised in a washing machine, constantly circling the edge of the pool...

The ministers and foreign envoys who had calmed down also began to circle the pool, while pointing and discussing non-stop.

"Oh my... you say it's not alive, how can it spit water?"

"If it really came alive, we'd be in trouble!"

"Hiss~ Hiss~ Hiss! I understand! Do you think there are people blowing water up from under the pool?"

"Impossible! How much water would they have to drink?"

Fang Zheng Yi smiled as he listened to everyone's discussion. These old men have extraordinary imaginations.

After watching for more than ten minutes, everyone couldn't figure out the clues. Emperor Jing asked: "Zheng Yi, why does the Qilin spit water?"

Everyone crowded around, looking at Fang Zheng Yi with curiosity.

Fang Zheng Yi smiled without saying a word.

Of course, it can spit water thanks to the modified small steam engine hidden in the hut ten meters away. The people in the house are probably still shoveling coal in shifts.

But now is not the time to reveal the secret.

"Your Majesty, please allow me to keep you in suspense. Let's invite Your Majesty and everyone to enter Dongjiao University to start the sports meeting first. It's getting late."