madnovel Chapter 1511: Seizing Power
Chapter 1511: Seizing Power
Chapter 1511: Seizing Power
This is a double promotion, managing a team of craftsmen.
Where there is punishment, there must be reward.
Lord Xu was overjoyed and thanked the king for his grace.
"Since the Lord has given us a four-month deadline, Lord You and I must live up to your trust and keep a close eye on the progress of the project." He Lingchuan said word for word, "If we can't sell the new town residential land and get the money back within four months, this project will definitely not go on! By then, everyone here will be in trouble."
The officials looked at each other, and no one said a word.
How can you say you can't get away with it? This project involves hundreds of officials, and there are thousands of people outside. It is said that one cannot punish the masses, but with so many officials involved, can the King of Yao punish all of them?
What a shock that would cause in Yao Wang's court!
Who would dare to work for the king in the future?
He Lingchuan knew exactly what they were thinking, and immediately said, "We are seven days behind schedule! To make up for these seven days, we have to work overtime and redouble our efforts! My king has approved that the construction of the new city expansion must not be stopped for a moment, and we must work at full strength for twelve hours every day! From tonight, from this moment on, we must work all night long! All the adults should work according to this schedule and complete their duties on time."
"Those who think they can't hold on can walk out of this door now and chase Qi Shuhuan." He pointed to the book on the table, "Those who are determined to stay, sign the military order now, one copy per person. But if you delay or neglect your duties, you will be dealt with according to the order! By then, it won't be as simple as just losing your job."
The officials were all shocked and asked, "Master You! This, this?"
They are not fighting on the front line, so why would they issue a military order?
You Rongzhi also nodded: "The king said that building a new city is like fighting a big war! Whoever fails to do it well will be punished by law! Please take it seriously and don't take it lightly!"
The officials thought that the law does not hold everyone responsible, and if such a large project was not completed well, it would be the group's failure, so how could they blame it on themselves alone?
He Lingchuan's method was to let them each make their own mistakes and take their own blame.
There is no group to be punished, only individuals.
Only when the stick hits someone will they feel the pain and be able to concentrate and work honestly.
He Lingchuan slowed down his tone and said seriously, "There is still time. I promise you, as long as you cheer up and do your job according to the rules, we can not only recover the seven days of construction time, but also complete the task within four months! By then, the new city will be booming, and you will be rewarded for your merits, so as not to let down this precious position!"
Among the officials present, there were not only those who were engaged in palace construction and had experience in the Imperial Household Department, but also many who bought tickets to enter.
Just like Qi Shuhuan, the family spent a lot of money to buy a "seat" in the expansion project, which was very costly.
Therefore, they have a heavy responsibility on their shoulders and it is impossible for them to quit on their own halfway.
This position is so precious that others would try their best to get in, so how dare they give it up? Even if they are willing, the power behind them will not.
"Hair shape."
At He Lingchuan's command, the palace guards took out the military orders that had been prepared in advance and distributed them one by one.
Most of the officials present were seeing the legendary military order for the first time. When they saw the glaring red stamp on it, their hearts sank suddenly.
That is the weight of responsibility.
Let’s look at the regulations above, one, two, three, four, and five. They are detailed and strict. The gist of it is that if the official who signed the document violates them, he will be dealt with according to the order.
Huang Shilu calculated that if he really followed the rules, he would have less than three hours a day for eating and sleeping. The rest of the time would have to be spent on the project, and he would be as busy as a whipped top.
The other officials all looked at him. Huang Shilu considered his tone and was about to speak when He Lingchuan glanced at him, strode to his side, and said condescendingly: "Master Huang, do you have any questions?"
His smile was meaningful, and Huang Shilu felt a chill in his heart. He was afraid that he would be stared at by him: "Nothing, nothing!"
So, with mixed feelings, the officials pierced their fingertips and signed their blood-red names on the military order.
Although they were extremely reluctant, this military order emphasized efficiency and progress, and did not contain any regulations on corruption. Perhaps the higher-ups also understood that this aspect could not be prevented, so they simply did not mention it.
Their purpose of joining this team can still be achieved.
After Huang Shilu signed the last stroke, He Lingchuan picked up the military orders and blew them dry, saying with a smile: "I will keep these military orders. My lords, please work together and forge ahead!"
Everyone understood that this meant he was here to supervise.
This guy, this guy is really not afraid of offending people!
As the lightning and thunder roared outside, He Lingchuan revealed his unscrupulous face as Party A: "Work overtime, starting from tonight."
Huang Shilu murmured, "He, He Island Master, it has rained too hard recently and there have been landslides. It is really dangerous to build a road in Lushan at this time. Yesterday, two refugees who were paving the road slipped to the bottom of the cliff and have not been found yet."
Most of the terrain in the new city is flat, with only two small hills, one of which is Lushan. Although it is not high, the rock and soil are weathered and loose, making it difficult to repair the road, and landslides often occur during excavation.
But if you don’t go through Lushan, you will have to take a long detour between Yunsong Town and Youhu.
Huang Shilu was ashamed to find an excuse right after signing the military order, and was also afraid that He Lingchuan would punish him.
He Lingchuan also walked this road every day and knew he was right. It had been raining for several consecutive days, and the chance of landslides was very high.
He was meeting deadlines, not harvesting lives.
Of course he also understood that if he insisted, the project would continue tonight, but there might be more innocent souls left under the cliff.
He Lingchuan turned to You Rongzhi and said, "Please come to the palace, Lord You, and pray to the king for the use of his energy!"
You Rong was startled: "What..."
With so many eyes watching him, he couldn't lose his composure, so he pulled He Lingchuan aside and whispered to confirm: "Island Master He, are you talking about Yuanli?"
"Yes." He Lingchuan pointed out the window. "It looks like the rain will continue for at least another seven or eight days. If we don't use some special measures, Lushan Road will not be repaired. Then we will have to take a longer route to transport materials from the south, and the progress of the project will not be fast."
"But Yuanli is a national treasure. Using it to build roads is really..."
"Good steel should be used on the blade. The eastward expansion of the capital is also a war, and it is a major war that cannot be lost. Look, we have signed the military order." He Lingchuan said seriously, "Yao Country has enjoyed good weather and good harvests in recent years, and there has been no war or chaos. Shouldn't the energy accumulated be used for national economy and people's livelihood?"
You Rongzhi remained silent.
That makes sense, but...
He Lingchuan continued, "Everything is difficult at the beginning. We have finally managed to get the atmosphere here tonight. If we stop right away, our performance will be in vain and the project will be slow again. Lord You, the most important thing is to make a concerted effort. If we want everyone to overcome all difficulties, we must first overcome all difficulties ourselves!"
"Do it in one go?" What does it mean? You Rongzhi understood it almost exactly from the literal meaning. He hesitated for a moment and raised his voice, "Let everyone get ready. I'll go to the palace first."
After saying this, he left in a hurry.
At this time, the palace guards also collected all the military orders and handed them over to He Lingchuan.
He slammed the thick pile of petitions in front of him and said, "Alright, please return to your positions and perform your duties. Lord You should be able to invite the Yuanli down soon. But a little wind and rain will not stop us from building the city!"
He shouted to disband, but the officials did not leave immediately. At least seven or eight of them surrounded him and asked him for further guidance on their work, showing extraordinary humility.
He Lingchuan also changed his expression in a second, becoming friendly, humorous, and no longer making fun of others.
Huang Shilu also stood beside him and asked for advice for more than a quarter of an hour before leaving.
Outside is a long wind and rain corridor, which is a bit like an arcade. You can walk underneath and watch the wind blowing and the trees swaying, without the rain falling on you.
Huang Shilu had only taken a few steps when two officials he was on good terms with caught up with him and said, "Brother Huang, Brother Huang, let's go together."
"Hurry up, I have to go to Lushan." Once you step out of this wind and rain corridor, half of your body will be wet even with an umbrella.
An official said, "Brother Huang, do you think the king is serious this time? Will he really let He Xiao take charge?"
Another asked: "The one in charge is Lord You, can he give up his power?"
Huang Shilu chuckled, "You two still don't understand? He Xiao is the one who said the offensive words and did the offensive things. Lord You still just thinks he is a good guy."
Both officials let out a long sigh, it turned out that there was a division of labor among them.
"If Lord You offends people himself, who can mediate?" Huang Shilu coughed, "This was supposed to be Lord Wang Dongxing's job, but he got sick."
"Alas, the old ones are the wisest." Another official whispered, "He Xiao is young after all, and Lord You can't be so decisive."
"This has nothing to do with being young. Lord You is working in the royal court after all, and he has to consider the ways of the world." Huang Shilu shook his head, "But He Xiao has no position or title. Although he has received an award, he is still a commoner and a foreigner! No matter how badly he offends people here, after the eastward expansion project is completed, the king can find any reason to deal with him. This will not only vent our anger, but also not disappoint our subjects."
He Xiao is a bad guy, and King Yao got rid of him. They, the ministers, should be grateful and call the king wise and bright.
They both said, "Brother Huang is the one who sees things clearly."
"On the other hand, the king will really let He Xiao take charge of things in the next period of time." Huang Shilu glanced at the two of them, "We all have to keep our heads down and do our work, and don't bump our chests against the tip of his knife."
Here, He Lingchuan left the house and rode a horse to see the new city construction site.
There was no one around, so the Soul Mirror asked him, "Hey, can You Rongzhi please bring down the Yuanli?"
"Yes." He Lingchuan thought for a moment, "If he was unsure, he wouldn't have to remind me to go to the palace before leaving. If Yuanli is not used for national affairs, where else can it be used? The current situation is that the arrow is on the string and has to be shot. If he can figure it out, King Yao can do it even better."
The mirror was silent for a moment before asking, "What are you doing tonight?"
"Seize the power." He Lingchuan said with a smile, "King Yao acquiesced, You Rongzhi didn't fight for it, so why should I be polite? Of course I have to hold it in my hands!"
"You Rongzhi has always been unwilling to offend others, so let me be the bad guy. But on the other hand, being able to manage people means real power." King Yao never gives him power, but it doesn't matter, as long as He Lingchuan has the final say, he has real power!
He said slowly: "Only after I have gathered this power can I start the next step."
Just as he finished speaking, a huge bolt of lightning flashed across the night sky ahead, as ferocious as a dragon!
The light illuminated the surrounding area and cast a cold shadow on his face.