Chapter 160: The Veteran General Steps In
“Now that the imperial court is forming a seafaring fleet, all the dockyards in Jiangnan that can be mobilized have already been mobilized, but right now there are still some shortfalls, I hope that the Wu Family Dockyard can solve this urgent problem for the imperial court, and take over the job of building seafaring ships.”
Wu Lanfeng slightly stretched, “If one article, perhaps I can immediately agree. At least three, I don’t dare to say that it will be okay. Because at the moment, several of my uncles are always stirring up trouble behind my back, I am worried that they will know that we have taken over the imperial court’s ships and use the opportunity to make a big mess. Our own safety is not a big deal, but we are afraid that we will miss the important events of the court. However, if I can accomplish the wish of peace and separation, this is not a matter of concern!”
“Then I’ll thank you first, Young Lady!”
“Miss Su is polite.” Wu Lanfeng said, “This matter is not something that can be agreed upon in a few words, and I can only say that I can vouch for my mother’s agreement to follow. Later on, the Ministry of Public Works will have to send someone to discuss it in detail.”
“That is natural. In fact I still need to go back and report.”
This wasn’t something she could hammer out, she was just pulling the strings, but while He Zong’s side had gnawed on it for so long without gnawing it down, she had gotten Wu Lanfeng’s guarantee, which was already considered a gain.
“Young granny!”
The two of them were talking happily, when the door to the room was knocked on.
With a mutual glance, Wu Lanfeng put down her cup and summoned someone in.
The maid brought in a house servant who hurriedly walked up to her and said, “The grand proprietor sent Xiao to deliver a message for your grandmother to depart back to Cangzhou immediately.”
“Depart immediately?” Wu Lanfeng stood up with a nervous expression, “Could it be that something has happened to mother?”
“It’s not that something happened to the Grand Master, it’s that the Ministry of Public Works office suddenly sent a few officials yesterday, proposing to the Grand Master that our dockyard take over the task of building sea ships. The big proprietor earlier is politely refused, did not expect this time the Ministry of Public Works went directly to the people, and also some let us have to follow the meaning of the big proprietor is not easy to pinpoint, so that the grandmother will go back to the discussion of the action it.”
Zhao Su heard here suddenly straightened up and looked at Wu Lanfeng.
Wu Lanfeng was also shocked: “The Ministry of Public Works has gone to people?” After saying this, she looked at Zhao Su: “I remember that the girl was asking the dockyard to help with shipbuilding, may I ask how the Ministry of Public Works could force us to take on this task?”
In this moment, Zhao Su had already cursed the Ministry of Public Works dozens of times in her heart! This dockyard is privately owned by others, and the acceptance of the order must depend on the willingness of others? It’s not like they don’t know what’s going on in Wu’s family, but they still force people to do it, what’s the difference between them and bullying people’s orphans and widows?
Thinking about what the emperor said, do not need to say more know that this is HeZhong was forced to rush the Ministry of Works to do the job.
This bad old man really has no one else in his eyes but himself! That side also blocked the matter of the Flower Moon Club is not released it, here again unscrupulous!
After thinking about it, she said: ”The Ministry of Public Works has indeed been under a lot of pressure lately, and has been a bit pushy. Young lady don’t need to be anxious, they don’t dare to force you to do something. But since Young Lady Fang promised me to take on this task, then I still hope that you can do this favor.”
Wu Lanfeng said, “I will not go back on my word. But the Ministry of Public Works acting like this will make us very passive.”
“Don’t worry, I’ll solve this matter.” Zhao Su glanced at the subordinates around her before saying, “In addition I also have something that I would like to discuss with Young Lady in passing.”
Wu Lanfeng understood what she meant and waved off the subordinates.
Zhao Su said, “It just so happens that I’m going to look for Dr. Li in the next few days. The young lady will then agree to this matter of shipbuilding, and listen to the grand proprietor’s this will set sail back and discuss it with the grand proprietor. However, first do not promise the Ministry of Industry, and even and do not disclose the wind to them, just say that you have to deal with family affairs first, family affairs are properly dealt with before you can promise. If they threaten you, you must not be afraid and just reject them. If they do something out of the ordinary, you get hold of the evidence and bring it all to me.”
“You mean you want me to stall them?” Wu Lanfeng was thoughtful, “With all due respect, does the girl have some sort of beef with the Ministry of Public Works?”
Zhao Su took a deep breath, “I don’t have a beef with the Ministry of Labor, honestly, I have a beef with He Zong.”
“Lord He?”
“That’s right.” Zhao Su looked at her and waved with her.
Wu Lanfeng attached her ear and went up. After hearing her say a few words, her eyes also glowed, “So it’s for this!”
Zhao Su nodded, “Please also ask the young lady to help cooperate.”
“Don’t worry!” Wu Lanfeng nodded decisively, “Since it’s because of this, what can’t I agree to.” After saying this, she stood up, “Then I’ll depart this time, it’s not too late for me to come back for a medical consultation after the matter is done!”
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Zhao Su watched Wu Lanfeng’s carriage hit the streets and turned her head towards the palace.
Yesterday, the Emperor had asked Zhao Su to come back on duty, and it was just about the same time when she arrived at the Defense Bureau. She didn’t bother to change her clothes and ran straight to Qianqing Palace.
The emperor had just finished summoning the ministers and was resting, the crown on his head was unwrapped and put to the side, the dragon robe was also loosened, hearing the eunuch say that Zhao Su had come, supporting his cheeks he glanced down at the doorway in passing, and then slowly folded the lapels back together and let her in.
“Are you here on official duty or just visiting the door?” The emperor glanced at her daughter’s outfit.
Zhao Su greeted her first, then said, “My subordinate hadn’t had time to change her errand clothes yet, so I came in first to greet the emperor.”
“Is that so,” the emperor looked at her askance with his cheeks resting on his head, “Suddenly you’re so mindful of me?”
Zhao Su cleared his throat and pulled the topic back, “I don’t know what you said yesterday about shipbuilding, has it settled?”
The emperor closed his eyes slightly: “I have not received a report from the Ministry of Public Works.”
From the side view, his drooping eyes are all blocked by thick eyelashes, can not see the expression. Zhao Su then went around to his front, “Then if my subordinate helps the court find a dock that can build ships, can you promise me one thing?”
The emperor’s eyelids raised again, “What the hell idea again?”
“You just say can you promise?”
The emperor gave a slight lurch and resumed looking down to the ground, “That depends on what it is.”
This time he lowered his head, black as ink hair again to steal the mirror. Zhao Su had to bend down, “Anyway, it’s not something that violates the king’s law and moral ethics.”
The emperor did not answer, but instead looked at the tips of his fingers.
Zhao Su waited for a long time and didn’t see him make a sound, so he came up and said, “If you don’t say anything, then I’ll take it as a promise that you’ve passed that new decision of the Flower Moon Society ha!”
The emperor still didn’t say anything, as if he could see a flower on his finger.
Zhao Su then turned around and ran out the door with a whoosh, the speed of her escape was faster than a rabbit!
The emperor waited for her to go out and raised his head, squinting through the window to look outside until she was gone before he withdrew his gaze and rubbed his temples before casting a glance towards the Four Happiness under the door. Four Happiness immediately bent down and lifted his foot to go out.
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