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"Zhou Kui, if you want to be an idle marquis, you can be honest with me. If you want to seek death, then I will help you!" Zhu Youjian stood up and called Zhou Kui by his name in a stern voice.

"Sharing my worries!? Are you worthy? If it wasn't for the queen's sake, I would have confiscated your home and sent you to jail! If you want to share your worries, how dare you say it? Get lost!"

Zhou Kui rolled and crawled out of the Qianqing Palace. This scene quickly spread throughout the government and the public, and Zhou Kui was completely reduced to a laughing stock.It also made some people see that the emperor really doesn't rub the sand in his eyes, not even the relatives of the emperor.

March [-]

Zhu Youjian received the report that the soldiers and farmers led by Xu Zhian had cleared the river and were waiting for his order.

Zhu Youjian pondered for a while, and ordered Xu Zhi'an to conscript soldiers on the spot in Shaanxi.

After the rectification of the Beijing camp by Li Banghua, there are still less than 3 people who can participate in the battle.He has never agreed to recruit troops from various guards. Right now, those who have a little combat effectiveness are all in Liaodong. It is better to recruit troops from various places.Shaanxi soldiers have strong combat effectiveness, even recruits are better than those from all over the country, at least they are better trained.

There are a lot of people affected by the disaster in Shaanxi right now. Although it is said that a good man should not be a soldier, it is better than starving.

During the past half a year in Shanxi to repair the river, the soldiers under Xu Zhi'an's command had strict discipline, never offended the common people, and never oppressed the workers who repaired the river, and were deeply loved by the common people.In this regard, Xu Zhi'an can be said to be good at running the army.That's the way he is, he thinks it's shameful to bully the weak.

The news of the conscription had been announced, and people who could not survive came to apply one after another. In less than a month, 5 people were recruited.Heading towards the capital mightily.

After a month of fermentation, the news of the bidding slowly spread throughout the country.

Seeing that the time was almost up, Zhu Youjian issued another imperial edict.

The bidding conference was held in Beijing on March 26.

On March 26, Xu Guangqi, the left servant of the Ministry of Industry, met with businessmen from all over the country.

"You are all elites in the business circles of the Ming Dynasty, and have achieved certain achievements in various industries. This bidding is to replace the imperial court to build a cement road from Shanhaiguan to Pianguan. Those who qualify for the construction will have the right to produce and operate cement for ten years. And the funds will be paid in threes, threes, and fours." Xu Guangqi said again without waiting for everyone to ask.

"What do you mean by three, three, four? It means that before the construction starts, the imperial court will prepay [-]% of the total project cost according to the construction budget. After the cement road is completed, another [-]% will be paid. The final [-]% will be paid after five years. The premise is that within five years The quality of the cement road cannot be faulty, if there is a quality problem with the cement road, the required repair funds will be deducted from the remaining [-]%.”

The businessmen present at the meeting were in an uproar.This requirement is not unreasonable.Immediately, some speculators started to retreat.

Only some pragmatic businessmen thoughtfully considered the pros and cons.Not long after, a gray-haired, fair-skinned businessman in the crowd spoke.

"Dare to ask Mr. Xu. How much silver is needed to build this concrete road?"

"It is estimated to be around 400 million taels."

"So much silver is needed, I'm afraid no one will be able to take on this job." The businessman's name is Weng Shouyun, from Taiyuan, Shanxi.

"What you said is very true, so the imperial court plans to call for bids in sections, each responsible for a section of the journey. And it will be divided into three phases. The first phase is only to build the section from Shanhaiguan to Juyongguan."

"How many sections does the court plan to divide the first phase of the project into?"

"Three sections."

Weng Shouyun's eyes lit up when he heard this, and asked again.

"How to get construction qualification?"

"Bidding, whoever pays more will get the construction qualification."

"Where does the cement come from?"

"The imperial court will assist in the construction of the cement plant, and you can choose the location closest to the construction site."

Weng Shouyun silently calculated in his heart that helping the imperial court to build roads was not the purpose.The purpose is the production and management rights of cement in the future.This is a business that can make money with your eyes closed, even if you lose money building roads.

There are many who think like him.On the surface, he looked like he couldn't do the job, but he was not ambiguous at all when he bid.

"If there are no other problems, then start the auction. The starting price is 1 taels, and the price will increase by 5000 taels each time."

In the end, the construction qualifications of the three cement roads, or the production and operation qualifications of the three cements, were sold at 10 taels, 9 taels, and 12 taels respectively.

The three are Weng Shouyun from Taiyuan, Shanxi, Zou Yuan from Kaifeng, Henan, and Guo Jichen from Ji'an, Jiangxi.

Among many businessmen, they are not the most powerful, but they are the most decisive.Before long, they will be thankful for their decisiveness.

Zhu Youjian was not surprised to hear Xu Guangqi's report.These people are not stupid, let alone pay to build roads, if they earn sweetness from cement in the future, I am afraid that they would be happy to let them build roads for the imperial court for free.

"The Ministry of Industry sent supervisors to supervise the whole process of construction, and we can't let them cut corners!"

"Yes, Your Majesty."

"How was the study of the book I sent you last time?"

Zhu Youjian knew that the drought in Shaanxi was only a head, and the severe drought was still behind.Especially ten years after Chongzhen, North China was arid and rainless, and some places could be drought for more than five years.Henan, the center of the drought, will be in drought for seven consecutive years!He didn't dare to imagine that scene, and there was still some time, so he could make some preparations in advance.Before that, he sent Xu Guangqi a copy of "Survey of Underground Water Sources and Indigenous Well Drilling" for him to promote in the Ministry of Industry, explore the distribution of underground water sources, and ordered people to learn how to make well drilling tools.

He has a bold idea that if future disasters make it impossible for people to survive, only some people will be left in places with a lot of underground water sources.All other migrations will be discussed after the most difficult years have passed.As for where to move and how much can be moved, it depends on where and how big a place can be hit. ???.

"Returning to Your Majesty, I have ordered people to study, and sent more than a dozen officials to Shaanxi and Shanxi for field surveys. Well drilling tools have also been successfully manufactured, and the Ministry of War has started to promote them."

"Thank you Xu Qing." Zhu Youjian said softly, looking at Xu Guangqi, who was covered in gray hair.

He is 67 years old, and according to historical records, he won't survive for a few years.

"Serving His Majesty, it's not hard work."

The two chatted for a while, and Xu Guangqi left.

At the same time, Shenyang is more than 1000 miles away.

Dazheng Hall.

The Big Four are back together again.

The faces of the four people are very solemn, because today's topic is how to survive this spring.

"Khan, the people below me probably will run out of food for a month at most. We must find a way!" Mangurtai said to Huang Taiji in a loud voice.Since Huang Taiji was frustrated in chasing Huduntu last time, his attitude towards Huang Taiji became more contemptuous.

Huang Taiji glanced at him, but said nothing.The tribe below him was not much better.

"What does Mongolia say?" Daishan asked. Huang Taiji had sent people to ask several Mongolian tribes for living supplies before.

Huang Taiji shook his head.

"I can't take care of myself."

"What about the trade with North Korea?"

"A drop in the bucket."

Daishan was silent.Life has not been easy for them since the market in Zhangjiakou closed.There was nothing he could do right now.

"Is there anything to discuss!? Let's go south! Mingren, why don't you? Steal his mother!"