After traveling through time, I was spotted by the new emperor

The appointments of officials in Chamdo were announced at the court meeting on the second day, including some officials who had not served in the court before but were recommended for admission this time.

Because a very small number of officials were not in Chamdo, the court postponed their appointments for two months.

This included Qi Yushen’s two brothers-in-law: Zhou Wenbo and Wang Yongqing.

In addition to announcing the news in the Taiji Hall, Qi Wushuang also had the official appointments posted in Changdu City and informed the people:

If you find that any official is oppressing or bullying the people in the future, you can report it by beating the drum.

The Dengwen Drum was set up outside the Censorate and was under its management. The Censorate had a dedicated person in charge of the Dengwen Drum.

Those who have injustice or urgent cases can beat the drum to appeal. The commissioner in charge of reporting to the court will take over the case and report it, and then the officials of the court will review whether to file a case.

It was naturally Ye Wuwei's idea to raise the alarm.

The dynasty in which the Dengwen Drum originated was similar to the current situation of the Qi Dynasty, so Ye Wuwei proposed the Dengwen Drum system.

Qi Wushuang thought it would be a good idea to give the court officials a deterrent, so he agreed.

However, a separate Dengwen Drum Court was not established for the time being, and it was instead placed under the management of the Censorate.

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After the court was dismissed, Ye Wuwei took Chen Shusheng to the Ministry of Works.

The new Minister of Works, Xiao Chen, is Chen Shusheng’s brother-in-law. He was previously in charge of house construction and has a team under him.

Moreover, Chen Shusheng gave a high evaluation of Xiao Chen's character and professionalism.

Ye Wuwei showed Xiao Chen the imperial edict Qi Wushuang had written to him, and told him about the development of the west and suburban areas:

"Doctor Xiao, I don't have any acquaintances in the Ministry of Works. I'll have to trouble you to organize some manpower for me."

Xiao Chen was not familiar with Ye Wuwei, so he looked at Chen Shusheng.

Chen Shusheng, the young man, was the most direct: "Just do whatever Minister Ye says. You won't go wrong if you follow him."

Chen Shusheng had been helping the people but refused to take a position in the court, which made his wife, Xiao Chen's sister, very worried about him.

This time, Chen Shusheng took the initiative to join Qi Wushuang. Chen Shusheng's wife specially greeted Xiao Chen and asked him to "keep an eye" on Chen Shusheng in the court and not let him do anything stupid.

Xiao Chen thought Chen Shusheng was being "foolish" at this time, but because Chen Shusheng was his brother-in-law, Xiao Chen did not directly refute Chen Shusheng's face.

"Minister Ye, I wonder what you want me to do?"

"I want you to take people with me to the outskirts of the city to survey and measure the land, and then draw a simplified plan as soon as possible.

As for the future, I'll have to trouble you to draw the formal architectural design and be responsible for the construction."

After hearing what Ye Wuwei said, Xiao Chen felt that Ye Wuwei was much more reliable than his brother-in-law.

At least what Ye Wuwei said was within the scope of his ability and responsibilities. Even if he didn't consider Chen Shusheng's face, he wouldn't make a mistake if he did it for Ye Wuwei.

"Then I will organize people to follow Minister Ye now."

Seeing Xiao Chen agreed, Ye Wuwei sent Chen Shusheng away.

"Prime Minister Chu is extremely busy right now, go and help him."

Chen Shusheng agreed, and before leaving, he reminded Xiao Chen again:

"Be attentive and listen to whatever Minister Ye tells you to do."

Looking at this "green and inexperienced" brother-in-law, Xiao Chen really doesn't understand why the new emperor likes him!

There are plenty of vacant lots in the suburbs of Chamdo, and there are deserted and uninhabited areas everywhere.

Ye Wuwei had looked at several pieces of land before, but he didn't know whether they were suitable for building residential areas.

Ye Wuwei pointed to a very large open space and said to Xiao Chen:

"This area is large enough to accommodate residents from the west of the city. It is also close to the official road, making it convenient for residents to travel.

There are no mountains nearby and it is much higher than the sea level, so there is no need to worry about being hit by mudslides or being flooded.

But I am an outsider and don’t understand architecture. What I said is just the most basic common sense.

Although only ordinary people will live here in the future, I hope that in addition to the basic guarantees mentioned above, we should also consider the influence of water quality, soil quality, climate and river direction.

Water can be introduced during droughts, floods will not cause waterlogging, and it is not easy to cause fires. Even if a hurricane occurs, this place will not be the center of the storm.

In addition to building houses, we also need to build wide roads and plant trees and flowers.

Markets, clinics, schools, commercial streets, leisure facilities and other places should also be built.

Let’s make this place a place where everything is neat, convenient, harmonious and beautiful.”

Xiao Chen didn't fully understand what Ye Wuwei said, but he could tell from his words that Ye Wuwei was not just looking for a piece of land to resettle the people in the west of the city.

I really want to build a suitable place for the people to live.

Moreover, although Ye Wuwei cannot be said to be a professional, he is definitely not a layman who knows nothing.

Thinking of this, Xiao Chen had a little more respect for Ye Wuwei.

"Minister Ye, I understand what you mean. We will conduct a thorough investigation."

"Doctor Xiao, I come from the military and am not an expert in architecture, so I can only ask you professionals for help.

This is one of the places I've picked out. There are a few more. Please survey them all and choose the most suitable one."

"Please rest assured, Minister Ye, we will work diligently and will not be careless or slack off."

"You are Chen Zhanshi's brother-in-law. Chen Zhanshi and I are friends. If you have any difficulties that require my help, I will spare no effort."

The next day, the group was busy running around the outskirts of the city, and finally chose the first piece of land that Ye Wuwei took them to see.

Ye Wuwei doesn't know much about the business, so he will ask questions when he encounters something he doesn't understand, but he doesn't give blind orders.

He only did some odd jobs, helping to determine the location, drive the stakes, and pull the lines.

After being busy until the evening, Xiao Chen said to Ye Wuwei:

"Minister Ye, it's not convenient to survey after dark, so we can only stop here today."

Xiao Chen and the others were busy all day, and Ye Wuwei saw it all.

"Doctor Xiao, I don't understand the rules of your profession. If you need anything, just let me know.

But you also know that the group of generals who followed His Majesty are now crowded in Prince Qi's Mansion and have no proper residence, so please draw up the planning sketch of the suburban community as soon as possible.

Only with a rough plan can I negotiate with the people in the west of the city."

Xiao Chen was very familiar with the housing situation in Chamdo. All the better houses in Chamdo were occupied by aristocratic families, otherwise the new emperor would not have to build a new residence temporarily.

Xiao Chen thought for a moment:

"I'll try to produce a simplified draft of the suburban planning plan within five days. As for the rest...

There's nothing else to worry about, except that everyone is a little busy and tired."

"Then you can decide on the overtime allowance for them. Any work done on holidays or during non-working hours will be considered overtime.

How about paying overtime compensation at one or two times the normal salary?"

"Okay, what about this overtime pay?"

After spending a day with Ye Wuwei, Xiao Chen gradually got used to the way Ye Wuwei spoke and could basically understand what he meant.

"You can give me the overtime allowance separately and I will reimburse you."

Qi Chao currently does not have any overtime allowances. Ye Wuwei does not want to set a precedent with him, but he still has to give it.