Jia She, Chief Assistant of the Red Chamber

Chapter 168

After talking about the friendship between husband and wife, Jia Amnesty returned to Kaifeng reluctantly.Speaking of which, compared to when he was not familiar with him at the beginning, now Henan government affairs are basically in his hands, and he has returned to Beijing many times more than during his first term when his son's wedding, daughter's marriage, etc. .

After waiting for a while, he might be able to spend half a day on official business with the elders of Jingzhong Pavilion, and spend the rest of the day drinking tea, reading newspapers and banquets to maintain contacts.

Governor Jia's small abacus was crackling, and he imagined the beautiful little days of returning to Beijing by himself in the future, "daughter-in-law" in his left hand, and a fat grandson in his right hand.

In the next three years, in addition to consolidating the previously implemented policies, he will also vigorously promote the renovation of officialdom.Two years ago, Minister of the Ministry of Industry presented a prescription of new mixed building materials. After testing, it has now opened up the main roads passing through all parts of the Northeast.It is said that it is super flat, and the car is like riding on a cloud, fast and convenient without bumps.

Except for the first laying of such good things in major military bases in various places, other places are naturally restricted.After all, being poor, there is no way to build up the entire land of China at once.As he is the boss of Henan, this time when he returns to Beijing to report on his duties, he will naturally fight for the first batch of places to use for his own territory.Even if he didn't have an emperor, he was always good at grabbing things.How can other governors and governors single-handedly compare to him? He took off his official uniform and dew robes, and the four kings and eight princes cheered and cheered. Shang Shu (they also agreed to jointly promote the development of the cause of the disabled), just ask who else?

Not to mention that this recipe was actually made by Brother Jing when he had nothing to do with the elixir.

Thinking about it, Jia She felt that he was really worthy of "Jia Banchao"'s banter.After all, his son has to go to the Hanlin Academy, and Rong'er is also happy for the fourth time. The daughter-in-law is still the princess of the old eight family.These two are also childhood sweethearts, because of their relatives, they have met several times during the holidays.Later, Jia Rong felt that being a woman was not easy because of customs such as drowning, so she went to Fujian to visit him once. The current generation is a bit messy, and she doesn’t know how to call her Princess Anle. , starting from the right of inheritance, and thus determined to study and amend the law, and often go to the third division for nothing, but first find a Dali temple servant as a wife for himself.

Of course, there is also their family Zhener.Although he doesn't mix in the officialdom, he only has a title, but he is rich and the God of Wealth.Jia Qiang spent the past two years in Daqing, researching what kind of steam engine is used to dig coal and pump water.It is said that this thing greatly reduces manpower and material resources, and...

Anyway, he doesn't understand, all he knows is that it is useful.

What's more, he also knew that when he returned to Beijing, he had to take up the post of minister of the Ministry of Industry.There must be someone in the Ministry of Industry, who must resist some of the discordant voices of "odd, ingenious, obscene, and utensils".

Thinking of the heavy responsibilities on his shoulders, Jia Amnesty worked harder and harder, and had to find time to learn about the design and construction of water conservancy projects.You must know that the Ministry of Industry is in charge of civil engineering, water conservancy engineering, machine manufacturing engineering (including arms, munitions, military utensils, etc.), mining, metallurgy, textiles and other government-run industries across the country, and is in charge of some financial currencies and unified weights and measures. 】

For him, Jia She, he was completely blind.

In his eyes, the Ministry of Industry still has a vague and erroneous concept of raising idlers.After all, in his previous life, Jia Zheng hadn't moved his nest for more than ten years.How do you know that this department is actually very important in terms of oil and water.Moreover, it is said that if you want to make black money, this department is the one that "makes the most money in silence" - there is a dam like tofu, and you can make money.

Therefore, he has to learn now!

What should I do if I get caught in the future?

Jia Amnesty made preparations for the future in Henan, but lived a fulfilling life.Unknowingly, the official road in Kaifeng was built, and Jia Amnesty took the officials in Kaifeng to the asphalt road.This black-gray road is five feet wide, and there are slightly raised oval roadblocks every six feet or so.This is the experience gained from a period of practice after pouring in the Northeast.There is no roadblock in the design, the carriage is okay, generally walking slowly, but when the fast horse is passing the battle situation, it runs too fast and cannot be stopped, especially in rainy and snowy weather, it is not suitable for walking, and sometimes cracks will open.

"Lord Jia, this road is really smooth, and we can almost catch up with our home." The prefect of Kaifeng was overjoyed, and his words were full of familiarity and intimacy.Although he has not been promoted in almost four prefectures, but he has been working under Jia Amnesty and has not lacked political achievements in the country. If he is thoughtful, he will be at the governor's level if he is transferred to other places.Not to mention that Jia She also regarded him as his direct descendant, so he should follow Jia She firmly.

"That's right, it's like stepping on the carpet at home." Jia Amnesty also laughed, and signaled the yamen servants not to stop the people who came to watch, and said loudly: "You can also come up and walk, this road was originally built for walking of."

When the common people heard the words, some of them were bold enough to walk away first, and even more couldn't help but bent down and touched the ground with their heads down, muttering: "It's really... really flat."

"This ground is better than my main house!"

"Thank you, Master Qingtian!"

"........."

After watching and saying two or three sentences, he wanted to kneel down and thank his common people in unison. Jia Amnesty hurriedly said: "This is all the merit of the emperor. The emperor governs well, and he is thinking about you; the craftsmen are also brainstorming, so Only then will this invention be created to improve everyone’s travel conditions.”

After asking the yamen servants to help the common people up, Jia Amnesty looked at the people with pious eyes, cleared his throat, with a sincere expression of persuasion, and incidentally created momentum: "Everyone can pay more attention to life in the future, and you can also become inventors. Creator, a great discovery that can benefit the country and the people. Like a saw, is it convenient for everyone to saw trees?"

The common people all nodded.

"Everyone knows Lu Ban, the originator of the carpenter. He is an old and powerful man. He is a skilled craftsman and can do all kinds of woodwork. As for him, one day he took over the task of the king to build the palace. But there is a shortage of wood, but the monarch is in a hurry. They chopped it with an ax at that time, and they couldn’t cut much in a day, so he rolled up his sleeves and raised his arms to go into battle. Then he was accidentally cut by thatch on the way up the mountain and bled.”

Jia She paused for a moment, then looked at the crowd: "Usually you've been cut, and you don't think much about it, do you? At most, think about walking carefully next time, or take some ointment? Of course, this can't be said to be a mistake. Yes, but what? We can continue to think about it, just like Lu Ban, right? He looked at the thatch and thought, why can the grass cut my finger to bleed all at once, it is so sharp! He just He found some small fine gears on the thatch. These gears were very sharp, and then he had an idea and invented the saw."

"We can think about the capable work we are familiar with. For example, what's wrong with the old farmers? We can think about how to irrigate conveniently, how to sow more seedlings, how to raise seedlings so that more rice can be produced, and then bloom. Is there any influence, can these flowers be grafted, can these grains be cultivated and grafted, etc., sometimes, pay attention to observe life, and be good at summing up experience. Maybe all of us can become Master Lu Banlu in the new era, right?"

The common people nodded thoughtfully, and said in unison, "Lord Jia, what you said is true."

Jia Amnesty's words not only penetrated into the hearts of the people present, but also spread to other places along with them.According to the research of later historians, during the development of the industrial revolution in this dynasty, the number of "scientists" and "engineers" appeared in Henan the most.Many ordinary people educate their children to "become a scientist when they grow up" as their goal.

This is a later story, let's not mention it for the time being.

Now the governor is a little proud, feeling that he is very clever, and he will take advantage of the wind to sow a seed of discovery in the hearts of everyone.Among so many people, there may be one who grows up to become the second Luban, and that is also an event worthy of celebration.

In addition to walking, Jia Amnesty led the officials to try to ride a horse again, and then went back to the house, and began to dispute the order of road construction in other places in Henan.

Because of the desire to build the scenic tourist area of ​​the ancient capital, Jia Amnesty did not embarrass his subordinates, and directly stated the order. The location of the ancient capital was the second batch of construction objects, and the rest were the third batch of construction.Within two years, all main and secondary official roads in Henan will be repaired.

After discussing this matter, Jia Amnesty reminded everyone that he was good at discovering life when he went back, and learned to dig out local historical and cultural stories. He was going to compile the Henan Provincial Chronicle.

It is really not his style to do good deeds without leaving a name.

The magistrates thought that Jia Amnesty was only thinking about developing the culture of the ancient capital, but they didn't think much about it and agreed.

After talking about serious matters, Jia Amnesty was used to being generous, and kept people for dinner.While talking and laughing, Jia Amnesty saw the pen and ink approaching with joy, leaned over and said: "My lord, there is a letter from home that the young mistress has given birth."

"What?" Jia Amnesty grabbed the chopsticks excitedly: "You...don't say anything, let me take it easy, take it easy."

As the pen and ink were about to come out, I felt biting my tongue, quietly watching their master Jia, who was really promoted to the grandfather's generation.

Jia Amnesty mentally recited it ten times: "The big fat grandson is the best, but granddaughters are also good, and granddaughters are also good." Feeling that he had calmed down his slightly entangled heart at that moment, Jia Amnesty remained calm and said : "Just tell me."

"Congratulations, Master Jia, the young mistress gave birth to twins."

Jia Amnesty: "..."

"Congratulations to Mr. Jia, congratulations to Mrs. Jia, and Yushu Lianfen."

"congratulations."

Facing the sound of blessings in the room, Jia Amnesty slowly came back to his senses, laughed again and again, and then said forgiveness to everyone, and walked out of the banquet hall slowly. back to the house.He wants to pack his things and return to Beijing!

Well, from now on, the grandson and the granddaughter will be in one hand, and the daughter-in-law will go on the other side.

Cui Yu, who was far away in the capital, seemed to feel something, and sneezed silently.