dognovel Chapter 126: Future Conception
Chapter 126: Future Conception
"Where is all this now?"
Xu Feng waved his hand nonchalantly, "This is just the first step in my construction of the future."
"We must continuously improve our ironmaking process. This steel can not only be used to forge our agricultural production tools, but more importantly, it can also be used to forge a batch of weapons, thereby improving our combat effectiveness."
Although the Japanese pirates have been hit by Xu Feng and their strength is not as strong as before, who can guarantee that the Japanese pirates will never make a comeback?
Moreover, some dark forces in the court had not been completely eliminated, so Xu Feng naturally did not dare to be careless in his actions.
However, in just half a month, Linhai County has undergone earth-shaking changes.
All farmlands are irrigated with water wheels, and the water wheels made of fine steel can also transport materials, integrating ancient forging and steelmaking.
Most of these high-quality steels were used by Xu Feng to forge weapons. Combined with regular intensified training, the military strength of Linhai County was greatly improved.
Xu Feng stood on the hillside, overlooking the long rivers and lush forests of Linhai County. Golden pictures flashed through his mind, and the blueprint for the future gradually became clear in his mind.
"Integrating the waterwheel, blasting, and forging into one perfect cycle saves manpower and improves efficiency!"
Xu Feng hopes that the villagers can be liberated from their primitive ways so that they can improve their living standards.
"Now that our blueprint is initially on the right track, what we need to do next is to hope that everyone can cooperate with me to further improve productivity."
"As ordered."
Because of the early results, the people of Linhai County are full of confidence in Xu Feng's abilities.
"Mr. Zhuge, please spread our achievements throughout Linhai County so that all the people can become rich as soon as possible."
"As ordered."
In the following period of time, Xu Feng devoted all his thoughts to the construction of Linhai County. As time went by, three years passed. With the help of the He family's property, the steelmaking industry of the Jinyiwei in Linhai County was booming.
Xu Feng's good political achievements were naturally reported to the emperor by the Censor.
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Within the capital
When the emperor saw the memorial from the Censor, he praised Xu Feng highly.
"Xu Feng, I was right. In just three years, you've transformed Linhai County. If our dynasty had more officials like you, we wouldn't have to worry about strengthening our national strength."
"Someone is coming..."
Following the emperor's order, Eunuch Gao, who was standing next to him, immediately bowed down.
"Convey my decree and reward Xu Feng."
"As ordered."
Having received the emperor's order, how could Eunuch Gao dare to delay? He immediately prepared pen, ink, paper and inkstone, and hurried to Linhai County with the emperor's edict.
"Gao Cheng, I am sending you to Linhai County to read the imperial edict. You must also carefully observe the changes there and report everything to me upon your return."
"As ordered."
The emperor was very pleased and thought that he had a good eye for selecting officials on the spot. If Xu Feng's method was really feasible, he would not mind ordering it to be promoted nationwide.
Thinking of this, the emperor had already sketched out a picture of the prosperous scene of the prosperous dynasty in his mind.
Three days later, Eunuch Gao arrived in Linhai County safely. After arriving, he went straight to Xu Feng's mansion.
"By the providence of Heaven, the Emperor decrees: Appoint Xu Feng as the Governor of Linhai County, and grant him a mansion and a thousand taels of gold. I decree this!"
"I promise to thank you for your grace."
Xu Feng secretly breathed a sigh of relief and then took the imperial edict.
"Eunuch Gao, you have worked hard on the journey."
"Congratulations, Lord Xu! Congratulations on earning His Majesty's trust and appointment. Lord Xu, you are the youngest governor in our dynasty. Such an honor is something other officials could only hope for."
Eunuch Gao paused and continued, "Your Majesty also said that Lord Xu had worked hard. I have decided to change the name of Linhai County to Linhai Prefecture."
"what?"
Xu Feng was slightly surprised.
Although there is only one word difference between county and state, there is a world of difference between them in terms of their weight in the imperial court.
"Your Majesty's grace is so great that I can only repay it by devoting myself to your service until my death."
"Thank you, Lord, for your grace. On behalf of all the people of Linhai County, I bow to thank the Emperor for his great blessings."
As soon as he finished speaking, Xu Feng immediately knelt down and kowtowed three times in the direction of the capital.
Eunuch Gao, who was standing by, saw this and nodded slightly, his eyes full of praise for Xu Feng.
This night was destined to be a sleepless night for many people, and many wealthy businessmen began to get restless.
Early the next morning, countless people gathered outside the Linhai County Government Office.
"We have come here specially to visit Master Xu."
Everyone spoke in unison, and the loud voice reached the sky.
"Master Xu is a role model for us. Could you please explain to us how to improve our smelting technology?"
"Yes! Yes! Lord Xu, please be kind enough to teach us! We will humbly learn from you."
Xu Feng is now a big shot around the emperor, so everyone would like to take advantage of this opportunity to curry favor with him.
……
People rushed forward.
"Everyone, please be patient."
Xu Feng glanced at everyone indifferently.
"I understand the purpose of your visit today. As long as you are willing to share the burden of the imperial court, I will naturally give you this opportunity."
"I am willing to share the worries of the imperial court, even if it means death!"
"I am willing to share the worries of the imperial court, even if it means death!"
"..."
Seeing this, Xu Feng nodded with satisfaction.
Linhai County had many bad habits that had not been completely improved before. Now that he has become the county magistrate, it is natural for him to nip this unhealthy trend in the bud.
Three days later, a set of "Three Articles of Law" for Linhai County was posted at the city gate.
First: Clear politics, putting the people first.
Second: Encourage agriculture and sericulture, and improve the administration of officials
Third: Frugality and integrity, and clean up the military
The people present were full of praise when they saw this scene, and they believed that Xu Fengcai was the one who could truly do practical things for the people.
"Master Xu, we have come to inspect Linhai County in accordance with His Majesty's order. His Majesty also said that if your governance methods are effective, they can be promoted throughout the country."
Eunuch Gao said calmly, "Master Xu has only achieved such great success in just a few years. I really admire him."
"Your Excellency is too kind. It is all thanks to the Emperor's great grace and His Majesty's enlightened governance that I am able to put my life's learning and aspirations to use."
"Master Xu, there's no need to be so modest."
"I heard that Lord Xu has been focusing on refining pearl steel in recent years. I wonder if he has made any new achievements."
Eunuch Gao was never one to beat around the bush, so he asked Xu Feng directly and to the point.
After all, as the emperor's personal eunuch, he has little time to stay in Linhai County. He must find out the truth as soon as possible and only go back to report after the investigation is complete.