flstandardbreds Chapter 154 Negotiation
Chapter 154 Negotiation
Emperor Qi looked at them for a few seconds and wanted to say that he also wanted to join the Qiao Workshop.
Finally, a heated discussion broke out in the Xuan Zheng Hall. The result was that the Dali Temple was responsible for patrolling the Qiaogong Workshop, Prince Rong and the Minister of Works assisted Qin Chaoyan in handling various matters in the Qiaogong Workshop, and the Minister of Revenue was responsible for inspecting the craftsmen entering the Qiaogong Workshop, as well as silver and money matters.
Neither Prime Minister Pei nor Emperor Qi got any work at the Qiao Workshop. However, Emperor Qi glanced at Prime Minister Pei and thought that he and Prime Minister were different.
He was the one who agreed to the establishment of Qiao Workshop!
It can be said that without his wisdom and bravery, there would be no coming of the goddess and no establishment of the Qiao Workshop.
The history books of later generations will surely praise him for eternity. Emperor Qi smiled and waved his hand, saying, "Okay, now that it has been decided, let's each proceed with our work."
After they all left, Emperor Qi's voice rang out in the hall, "Hong Zhao, what do you think is the last requirement set by the goddess for entering the workshop?" He said, "If I were a dozen years younger, when I was young, I would definitely try to enter this workshop."
"Hong Zhao?"
No one answered in the hall. Emperor Qi frowned, looked around, and laughed after a moment.
"I am old now, and I sent people out to work. How can they respond to me..."
At this moment, Hong Zhao, Wei Chu, Prince Rong, and Prime Minister Pei were heading to Biluoxuan, Qin Chaoyan's residence in Yingtian Academy.
Qin Chaoyan and Wei Zhaowanzhu had just arrived when they heard Xiong Da say that someone was visiting outside the courtyard.
Wan Zhu said, "Miss, I'll go take a look."
Qin Chaoyan responded. She thought about the letter she had asked Wei Chu to present to Emperor Qi in the morning. It couldn't be that soon.
She said, "Wanzhu, if it's Wei Chu or someone from the palace, ask them to come here."
"Yes, ma'am."
Wei Zhao looked up at her and asked, "Mom, you have something to do, right? Then I'll wait for you in the backyard."
"It's okay," Qin Chaoyan said, "Lin'an, mother's matter is not important, and there is nothing I must hide from you."
"Just stay aside, nothing will happen."
"Do you want to stay and listen? Or you can go play in the backyard for a while."
Wei Zhao said: "I want to stay and accompany mother. Don't worry, mother, Lin'an will not make trouble, nor will he go out and say anything nonsense."
"Mother knows that our Lin'an is the most well-behaved and sensible one."
"Xiong Er, we have guests coming. Please prepare some tea and snacks."
"Yes, Master."
Wei Chu led Prince Pei Xiangrong and several others in. It was the first time for all of them to come to Biluoxuan.
It was the first time that Prime Minister Pei, the Minister of Revenue, and the Minister of Works had ever been so close to Qin Chaoyan.
It can be said that Qin Chaoyan is a household name in the court, inside and outside the capital.
Apart from the people in Yingtian Academy, there are probably not many other people who could have a close conversation with her face to face.
When the Minister of Works saw Qin Chaoyan in front of him, he was so excited that his cheeks turned red and he clenched his hand tightly.
The reactions of the Minister of Revenue and Prime Minister Pei were not much better than that of the Minister of Works. The only ones who could be considered calm among those present were Prince Rong and Eunuch Hong.
After entering Biluoxuan, when he saw the reactions of the adults, Eunuch Hong was thinking that something bad was going to happen. He even forgot to call a few imperial doctors to follow him. With such thoughts in mind, he didn't care about his excitement.
Wei Chu and Qin Chaoyan exchanged glances. They were currently doing business, so he adopted a business attitude and did not step forward to greet Qin Chaoyan.
Wei Zhao, who was standing aside, saw Wei Chu in his official uniform, and several grandfathers with gray hair. He stayed aside obediently without saying a word.
When Eunuch Hong saw the adults, he became very excited. He did not step forward to greet them or explain his purpose.
He sighed in his heart, thinking that it was no wonder that Emperor Qi always grumbled about those old masters behind their backs. He really deserved it.
Eunuch Hong pursed his lips, trying not to let his nervousness make the smile on his face too stiff.
"Lady Goddess, this is the land deed and house deed to the western suburbs that the emperor ordered me to bring to you."
"Those places are all in the name of the goddess. You can build them however you want."
"Just tell me what you want. His Majesty has said that as long as you tell me something, we will do it as soon as possible."
Qin Chaoyan took the stack of papers handed over by Eunuch Hong and took a quick look at it. Is the current emperor going to give her all the land, mountains and farmland in the western suburbs?
Eunuch Hong spoke first, and the remaining officials immediately asked if they needed any help and that they would not refuse.
Qin Chaoyan discussed with several adults about the land and the construction of the Qiao Workshop. She had her own plans, but the most important thing was people.
Talent is what a country needs in every era if it wants to progress.
A few people discussed in detail what kind of people to look for, as well as the management and arrangement details of the workshop.
By lunch time, Pei Xiang and his friends were still not satisfied with the conversation.
Qin Chaoyan said: "My lords, Eunuch Hong, why don't you have a meal first and fill your stomach before continuing the discussion."
"Well, in this case, we shamelessly stayed here."
Eunuch Hong clicked his tongue in his heart and thought, Prime Minister Pei, oh Prime Minister Pei, I can't tell. However, he hurriedly caught up with them in small steps.
In the palace, Emperor Qi asked An Yi for the nth time, "No news yet?"
An Yi lowered his head, not knowing how many times he had answered.
"Yes, Your Majesty, Prime Minister Pei and the others have not left Biluoxuan yet. As for what is going on inside, we have no way of finding out."
"Go down." Emperor Qi said, "If you have any news, come and tell me immediately."
"Yes!"
After An Yi left, Emperor Qi looked at the memorials on the desk and was no longer in the mood to review them.
I knew earlier...
He picked up another memorial in annoyance. He decided to have a good talk with Hong Zhao and the others when they came back.
In Biluo Pavilion, Pei Xiang and his companions had a free lunch, ate a lot of fresh snacks, and also looked at some similar items produced by the Qiao Workshop...
Finally, Pei Xiang and his friends had another dinner, and when they left, they were holding some cakes and wooden toys in their hands.
Before leaving, Wei Chu quietly told Qin Chaoyan that there was no need to wait for him at night. Judging from the attitudes of these adults and the temper of the person waiting in the palace, he might not be able to come back even after dark.
After the guests left, Wei Zhao looked at Qin Chaoyan and said, "Mother, these adults are laughing so strangely."
Qin Chaoyan laughed and tapped his little nose.
After Wei Zhao fell asleep, it was past 12 o'clock and Wei Chu had not returned yet.
Qin Chaoyan tucked the corner of the quilt for Wei Zhao, stood up and carefully looked at the contract paper that Eunuch Hong had brought today, and gave Xiong Da a few instructions before leaving.
She came to the western suburbs under the cover of night.
Qin Chaoyan walked around the land granted to her by Emperor Qi, and finally chose a place surrounded by mountains and rivers.