We have fought to the Arctic Circle, and you want me to inherit the throne?

Emperor Qing frowned and said, "This market is well-organized, but aren't you afraid of causing trouble by letting vendors hawk their wares in the street?"

In the eyes of Emperor Qing, the people are all cattle and horses.

Ordinary people are docile and won't cause any trouble.

But there are always some anomalies among the cattle and horses, such as unscrupulous businessmen, wanderers, and scoundrels. This group of people have low social status and are dishonest, and have always been an unstable factor in society.

The reason why the markets in the imperial capital are strictly managed is to prevent people like them from causing trouble.

"Father, are you talking about public security issues?" Li Che replied with a smile.

"Yes."

"Your Majesty, you don't know that Chaoyang City hasn't had a crime in several months. Or rather, there hasn't been a single theft since the day the market was established!"

Emperor Qing was shocked when he heard this: "How did you do that?"

What is this? An ideal society where people don't pick up things on the street?

It’s no wonder that Emperor Qing was surprised. Even during the heyday of feudal society, such a thing had never happened.

The moral level of the people can never be this high. Among a crowd of tens of thousands, there will always be a few morally corrupt people, not to mention petty theft.

Li Che replied, "I only want to ensure that the people of Chaoyang City have enough to eat. I will never do anything sneaky or dishonest."

"In addition, there is a security team composed of injured and retired veterans in the city to maintain law and order and protect the people."

Emperor Qing looked into the crowd and saw security guards wearing black uniforms and carrying iron bars scanning the crowd.

When they saw Emperor Qing, Li Che and others, the security team members did not come to disturb them, but just saluted respectfully from a distance.

"Is that enough?" Emperor Qing was doubtful.

Li Che smiled but said nothing.

Of course it is not enough. Even if people have enough food to eat, it cannot stop crime.

In fact, the reason why there have been no serious crimes in Chaoyang City for several months is because there was a war a while ago and military control was implemented in the city.

The people who maintained public order were changed from the security team to the soldiers of the Chaoyang Army. If they saw anyone causing trouble, they would kill them directly. Naturally, no one dared to offend them at this time.

But Li Che did not lie. Even in normal times, the crime rate in Chaoyang City was much lower than any other city in Daqing.

The reason why he didn't say it directly was simply to take this opportunity to make a point to Emperor Qing:

Only when the people live well can society be truly stable.

At least in Li Che's opinion, Emperor Qing and the officials of Daqing did not treat the people well at all, and treated the people like animals.

It was okay before, but the people of Daqing in the future will be our own people, and we cannot let them cause harm like this.

Seeing Emperor Qing deep in thought, Li Che could only speak: "Father, you've seen the market before. Why don't you go to the palace and rest first?"

According to convention, when the emperor went on tour, he had to stay in the temporary palace no matter how long he was away.

But Li Che would not waste time and money to build a palace for Emperor Qing, so he simply converted the Chaoyang City government office into a temporary palace, and the officials temporarily went to Fengguo University to work.

"No rush." ​​Emperor Qing shook his head, apparently becoming interested. "What's that over there in the market?"

Li Che was helpless, but he couldn't lie to the emperor, so he had to tell the truth: "That's the light industrial zone."

"Light Industrial Zone? What do you mean?"

Li Che explained, "Industries are divided into light and heavy. Factories like iron smelting, cement making, and glassmaking all produce a lot of waste gas and garbage during production, which is harmful to health. Therefore, heavy industrial areas are located outside the city."

"Light industry, on the other hand, includes weaving, food, and agriculture. These industries are closely related to people's daily lives and don't cause much pollution, so it's more convenient to locate them within the city."

Upon hearing this, Emperor Qing became even more interested: "Interesting, I want to go and take a look at your industrial zone."

Li Che forced a smile and said, "If your Majesty wants to go, that's fine, but there's something I can't help but tell you..."

Emperor Qing glanced at him and said, "If you have something to say, say it quickly!"

"The various products in this light industrial zone were created by Fengguo's craftsmen and scholars who spent a lot of time and effort. Father, you can't..."

"I know." Emperor Qing interrupted impatiently, "I won't take your things for nothing!"

Emperor Qing now understood that the reason why Feng State was prosperous was because it attached great importance to industry and commerce. Even the sixth prince of Feng State had become a profiteer.

Li Che breathed a sigh of relief. He was not afraid of anything else, but he was afraid that his cheap father would insist on being a freeloader.

Industrial technology is the foundation of Feng State. If Emperor Qing is determined to get it for free, then he will have no choice but to do it and Fengtian Jingnan will be in trouble.

But if you are willing to pay the price, then there is no problem...

Li Che once again showed a flattering face: "Father, please come this way. I will lead the way for you."

The imperial carriage continued to move forward, and the scenery on both sides of the street kept changing. In addition to traditional shops, Emperor Qing also saw many buildings he had never seen before.

These buildings are square, spacious and neat. Workers come in and out from time to time, and faint roars can be heard.

"What is that place?" Emperor Qing asked, pointing to one of the buildings.

"Your Majesty, that is a textile factory where cloth is produced," Li Che explained.

"What's that noise in there?"

"It's the sound of a loom. This thing can speed up weaving and produce better yarn quality."

"Oh? There is such a magical thing?" Emperor Qing became interested and immediately ordered someone to go to the textile factory to find out.

Entering the textile factory, the deafening roar of machines made Emperor Qing and his party feel a little uncomfortable.

Inside the factory, rows of textile machines are neatly arranged. Female workers operate the machines skillfully, weaving strands of kudzu, hemp and other materials into exquisite cloth.

"They are all women?" Emperor Qing and the civil and military officials of Qing State widened their eyes.

Although the female workers were wearing work hats and simple masks, their identities as women could be seen from their exposed eyes and fair, tender skin.

"Yes." Li Che nodded and replied, "This thing is convenient and labor-saving, and women can also operate it."

"How can we allow these women to show up in public? Do their families agree?" Emperor Qing frowned.

Li Che really didn't want to explain the idea of ​​'women's equality' to a feudal emperor, so he had to respond in a different way:

"Father, there are so few people in Feng. The men are all away fighting, farming, or working. If we don't utilize the power of women, it will be even more difficult for such a large city to operate."

"Also, this textile factory is staffed entirely by women, with no men entering or leaving on weekdays. This has no impact on their reputation."

Emperor Qing carefully observed these machines and was amazed.

He had never seen such sophisticated devices, and it was even more difficult for him to imagine that these machines could produce cloth so efficiently.

Just as he was about to take a few steps forward to observe these machines up close, Li Che stopped him with his hand: "Father, don't come any closer."

"Why?" Emperor Qing frowned.

Li Che said seriously: "As I just said, the craftsmen in the textile factory are all women. I am responsible for their reputation."

Emperor Qing was so angry that he laughed. After all, he was the emperor and had all kinds of beauties in his harem. Why would he fall for these vulgar women?

"Even I have to be on guard?"

However, what Li Che muttered next almost made Emperor Qing blush completely.

"I'm guarding against you!"