I want to ruin the country

A few people strolled to the Ministry of Works.

Peng Yunzhang was discussing something with Du Han, but unexpectedly the emperor and his men walked in with a smile on their faces.

"emperor!"

The two of them saluted hurriedly!

Yining Road,

"Why are you so nervous? I'm just here to take a look!"

Everyone sat down and Peng Yunzhang reported on his work first.

"Your Majesty, there are now over 20,000 people from all over the country taking the exam, and the rest will be arriving soon."

After hearing this, Yining said,

"Is there any problem with the reception?"

Peng Yunzhang said,

"Thanks to the Emperor's early warning, we were able to prepare for a rainy day. We now have no problems with food, clothing, shelter, or transportation!"

Peng Yunzhang was speaking the truth. If the emperor had not reminded him, he didn't know what the capital would be like now.

Tens of thousands of people poured into the capital, and after eating and drinking, they needed to defecate and urinate.

If there weren't enough toilets, and these people were to pee and defecate everywhere, one could imagine what the capital would be like.

There is also the most troublesome issue of public security. When there are so many people, conflicts often arise due to differences in race or living habits.

There are also people who are jealous of each other and have sex after drinking. In previous years at this time, the security and management pressures in the capital increased sharply, which was a headache.

This time it was different. With Yining's suggestion, the Ministry of Works, Shuntian Prefecture, Infantry Commandery and other departments communicated in advance and established a joint command center.

Needless to say, the candidates for reference and the skilled craftsmen were all arranged properly.

There are detailed plans for where to arrange theatrical troupes, circuses, various shops, etc. from all over the country when they arrive.

So, even though so many people flocked into the capital, it was busy but not chaotic, and everything was in good order.

In order to maintain public order, soldiers were arranged to patrol continuously. Whenever there was a quarrel or dispute, police officers or soldiers would immediately intervene, and the situation would be quickly settled before it got worse.

So far, no major malicious incidents have occurred.

What makes Peng Yunzhang most proud is that the more than 100 new wells he dug in advance played a big role, otherwise there might really be a possibility of not having drinking water!

Yining asked,

“Is cement good?”

Peng Yunzhang is smiling happily

"Your Majesty, the cement is so fine! It's a wall so strong that even a cannon can't blow it down!"

Needless to say, there was no need to explain the cement issue. Yining then asked,

"How's the Arsenal?"

Peng Yunzhang said,

“Construction has already begun, and now cement is being used, so the progress is much faster.

"Don't be fooled by the young age of the factory director you chose, Zhang. He's a man of great talent!"

Yining said to himself, he must be a talented person, otherwise why would I let him come?

"You have to give him your full support, understand?"

"I understand. After the exams here are over, he will come to select talents!"

"Alright, he'll give priority to all talents. He'll take whoever he wants. How many grenades, heartless cannons, and bazookas have you made?"

Du Handao,

"Your Majesty, in addition to the ones that Lord Ji had Prince Gong take away, we now have over 10,000 grenades, over 500 unscrupulous cannons, 10,000 explosive packs, and over 5,000 rocket launchers!"

Yining Road,

"Send these to Zeng Zhenfan and You Zongtang first. Let them train the soldiers and learn how to use them!"

"The minister obeys the order!"

Peng Yunzhang then asked,

"Your Majesty, Prince Gong has already left. Won't you leave some behind to protect the capital?"

Others also had these questions in their minds. Why didn't the Eight Banners soldiers in the capital be equipped, but instead went to equip the new army thousands of miles away?

Peng Yunzhang knew how much the emperor hated the Eight Banners soldiers, but he couldn't joke with his own head and the country!

Yining Road,

"We'll talk about the capital later. Just follow my instructions!"

It’s not that Yining doesn’t care about the safety of the capital, but he knows that there will be no major danger in the capital recently, so he is not in a hurry.

He then said to Peng Yunzhang,

"You also need to arrange for someone to plan a high-grade highway from Beijing to Tianjin Port, built with cement! Several elders have already agreed to this!"

Lin Zexu and Du Shoutian nodded, indicating that this was the case.

Peng Yunzhang also heard about it, and thought it was a good thing, so he quickly agreed.

"I will immediately arrange for someone to take measurements. Your Majesty, I have something to ask you!"

"what's up?"

Peng Yunzhang took out the cement information Yining gave him and asked,

"What kind of pen was used to write the information you provided? Is it a heavenly book?"

Yining was secretly happy and said,

"What heavenly book? That's a pen!"

Peng Yunzhang exclaimed,

"It can write so finely, which saves a lot of paper. Can you give me some of these pens?"

Yining said to himself, even if I brought two, the oil in them is almost used up, what can I give you?

Said,

"Haha, Master Peng finally knows how to live!"

Peng Yunzhang said,

"The Emperor advocates frugality, so naturally the ministers should follow suit. Besides, Xuan paper is really expensive!"

Yining nodded and said,

"The materials for making that kind of pen are extremely scarce, and I don't have much either. Maybe I'll have another chance later!"

Peng Yunzhang refused to give in.

"Your Majesty, this is a big deal. I beg Your Majesty to make as many as possible. If you have any, could you let me try them out first?"

Yining said to himself, if I go back without taking anything else, how many pens can I take? Besides, this is not the most important thing.

I had to say,

"Well, you'll have a chance later!"

At noon, Peng Yunzhang asked,

"Your Majesty, it's noon now. Are you all having lunch here?"

Yining Road,

"The streets outside are so lively, let's take a stroll, find a restaurant to sit down and enjoy the atmosphere of the world!"

Peng Yunzhang was happy.

"Your Majesty, are you going to treat us to a feast?"

Yining curled his lips.

"You old stingy fellow, we've come to your place, and you still want to take advantage of us!"

Peng Yunzhang said,

"Your Majesty, I am not stingy. Now that I am rich, I dare to speak big words. You can choose the best restaurant in the capital. I will never hesitate!"

Peng Yunzhang has been doing a good job recently, and Yining has rewarded him with a lot of silver.

Even without the reward, a feast for six or seven people at the best restaurant in the capital would only cost a few taels of silver.

It’s not that Peng Yunzhang couldn’t take it out, he just did it for a joke.

Lin Zexu said,

"Looking at the situation today, I'm afraid Master Peng won't be able to spend his money even if he has it?"

Peng Yunzhang was puzzled and asked,

"Why, Lord?"

Du Shoutian Road,

"Even the jelly stalls on the street are sold out. Do you think the restaurant can be idle?"

Yining nodded. This was indeed a problem. Nowadays, any place that sold food in the capital was crowded with people.

Peng Yunzhang said,

"Your Majesty, it would be great if your Royal Restaurant was built. We could go there to eat, and at least we wouldn't have to wait in line!"

Wenqing said,

"Of course, but it's a pity that it would be nice if we could open in August during the Mid-Autumn Festival. The renovations are too troublesome!"

Lin Zexu said,

"Master Peng, even if it opens, how many times can you go?

I heard from the Emperor that it's a very expensive place, and I'm afraid I can't afford it with my salary!"