Space-time SWAT

Lu Zhaolin thought about it secretly, and looked at the five-dimensional model made by Du Li, but still couldn't find a clue.Yan Xiao on Mu Boming's side also built a model, but also made no progress.

The end point of this model is set 50 years later, and all the history of the original world and the history of this time and space are input, and the task node has not been found until today.Now that history has undergone another major change, and it is very related to him and Mu Boming, it is necessary to recalculate.

It's only been a year since the two of them traveled here, so they're not in a hurry.All kinds of drastic changes followed one after another, and this era is really turbulent and talented people come forth in large numbers.They are willing to follow the river of time, and they will surely see interesting scenery along the way.

It has been raining and snowing for several days, and it is getting colder and colder outside.Lu Zhaolin summoned the prefect of Rongcheng and ordered him to send special personnel to take in the beggars outside and pay attention to those extremely poor families.There is a lack of clothing and clothing, and the houses are dilapidated. People will freeze to death in this kind of weather.

It was cold, and some rich and noble families set up porridge sheds in the city so that the poor could have a bite of hot food.The Governor's Mansion also sent people out to donate their clothes and do some good deeds.

Lu Zhaolin also ordered the governments in various parts of the Southwest to build orphanages, homes for the elderly, and shelters to temporarily accommodate the lonely elderly, children, and disabled people.If the beggars are adults, there is a way to arrange them to work.This is just a stopgap measure, and a longer-term plan will be carried out after a year.

Before Mu Boming left Rongcheng, the temperature dropped sharply, reminding him that the charcoal basin was not very warm last winter, so he made briquettes, which are basically made of waste materials, which not only saves money but also prolongs the burning time.At the same time, he also guided the blacksmith to create a briquette stove and a simple and convenient briquette machine.

Because it was really good stuff, it quickly became popular.Lu Zhaolin opened a honeycomb briquette factory in each of the four districts in the southeast and northwest of Rongcheng. The price is not high, and ordinary people can afford it. It is much better than burning wood or low-quality coal.The production and sales of briquettes outside Rongcheng are all handed over to Paoge and Gelaohui. First, the poor can have enough food to eat and coal for heating. Social Security.

After winter, Lu Zhaolin instructed the coal factory to implement a series of preferential measures for the poor.As long as there are two guarantees, it can be credited.Officials, teachers, doctors, and family members of military personnel do not need guarantees, and can directly apply for payment.Anyone can use straw, low-quality coal pulverized coal, yellow mud, lime, sawdust, charcoal powder and other worthless materials in exchange for finished coal.In this way, many poor people can also use coal stoves, and will no longer suffer from frostbite or even freeze to death.

After finishing his work, it was already noon, and Lu Zhaolin walked directly from the side door of the governor's office to the governor's mansion next door.These days, he has been very busy. He eats in the yamen at noon and evening, and then discusses or handles official documents, and sleeps in the study room in the outer courtyard of the Governor's Mansion at night.But today is different, he wants to go back to Ningxin Courtyard for dinner, so as to tell Mu Fangrui the good news.

"There is news from the capital that the emperor has ordered your second sister to be the empress." He said lightly, "The grand ceremony will be held after the year."

Mu Fangrui was taken aback, "How...how could it be? My father will agree?" After living in the Southwest, a place where the imperial power has been downplayed for half a year, she has already forgotten the power of the imperial decree.

Lu Zhaolin smiled, "Even if my father-in-law is unwilling, he can't resist the order."

Only then did Mu Fangrui realize, "Oh, yes. Then my second sister..."

"Second sister is very willing." Lu Zhaolin sighed softly, "She met the emperor and had a good conversation. The emperor was moved by her, so he made an order to make a queen."

Mu Fangrui was stunned for a while, and then said in a daze: "My temper is like my mother, and my second sister is like my father. The second sister has been big-minded since she was a child. If you want something, you must get it. If you want to do something, you must do it." No one can stop her from doing it, and her brothers and sisters have no choice but to let her. Now that she is entering the palace to be a queen, I really don't know if it is a good thing or a bad thing."

"Your father is watching, so don't worry." Lu Zhaolin comforted her, "How old is she? The emperor has gone through ups and downs, and he makes his own decisions. No matter how she has ideas, she can only stay in the harem. After so many years of chaos, the queen mother finally The Qing Dynasty is ruined, and the emperor will never allow the harem to interfere in politics no matter what. If the second sister has the ability, maybe the emperor will listen to her, or it may have some effect, that's all. The emperor now values ​​​​the second sister more, and only Empress Dowager does not take concubines. The emperor is a long-term lover. If the second sister is smart and manages well, she will have the opportunity to live a warm and monogamous civilian life with the emperor. After having a few children, the couple can grow old together. "

"I hope so." Mu Fangrui sighed, "Before I left the capital, I heard in a daze that the emperor has suffered for many years, and most of his bones have been destroyed. I am afraid that he is unlikely to have an heir. If this is the case, Second Sister What should I do? Do you really want to adopt?"

"After the emperor came back into power, not only the imperial physicians have been recuperating his body, but also Western doctors have treated him. It is said that the emperor's body has recovered for the most part, and the heirs are not very difficult." Lu Zhaolin said gently, "Don't think too much Many, the emperor always wants to see his father-in-law's face, and he will definitely treat the second sister well."

"Yeah." Mu Fangrui nodded, and smiled sweetly at him, "I'll listen to you, and I won't think too much about it." Although Lu Zhaolin seldom goes back to his room to accompany her these days, he never forgets to send someone to give her expensive clothes , jewelry, decorations and rare Western gadgets, all of which are caring, making her feel happy every day.

Lu Zhaolin nodded with a smile, and went to Qingxinyuan after dinner, and told Mr. Lu the news that the emperor made the daughter of the shepherd's family queen, "Father said he would stay in the capital to attend the Empress Ceremony, and Bo Ming also wanted to talk about business with foreigners. It will take about two months to come back."

Mr. Lu stroked his silver beard, thought about it, and said: "After the emperor takes office, some things will change again. Your father should stay in the capital to take a closer look. After your father leaves, you should take care of the official affairs properly." Yes, that's good. Until your father comes back, you will be in charge. If you can't solve any problems, just come to grandpa."

"Yes." Lu Zhaolin stood up, "Grandpa, rest, I'm going to the Yamen."

Everyone in the family has the habit of taking a nap, only he has no time to sleep.In the afternoon, he had another tough battle to receive Pierre, the commissioner sent by the French minister.

The Chinese celebrated the Spring Festival, and the foreigners celebrated Christmas. Pierre left the capital after his Christmas vacation. He traveled by car, train, horse-drawn carriage, ship, and horse-drawn carriage. It took more than half a month to arrive in Rongcheng.

As soon as he entered Sichuan, Brother Pao delivered news to Rongcheng, one public mouth to another public mouth, one mountain hall to another mountain hall, and so on, and soon arrived at the Governor's Mansion and handed it over to Lu Zhaolin. .

That night, Lu Zhaolin called the capital, told Lu Haocang about Pierre's arrival, and asked Mu Boming to inquire about the Frenchman's situation.Before the foreigner arrived, Lu Zhaolin had a basic understanding of this person and had a way to deal with him.

Back at the yamen, he sat behind the large desk.

This is not the governor's office, he is not so frivolous, he just asked for an independent office in the governor's office.The officials in charge of logistics are particularly fawning, and the things prepared for him are all first-class.The desks, chairs and bookshelves are all made of rosewood, exquisitely carved, and the atmosphere is stable.He put a whole set of thread-bound books and original documents in English, French and German on the bookshelf, which looked very high-end and elegant.There is a mahogany flower table in the corner of the room, and a blue-and-white porcelain pot is placed on it, with lush orchids planted, and a pot of narcissus is placed on the desk, which makes the place a bit more lively.The weather was gloomy, and the Western-style crystal chandelier was turned on in the office, shining brightly.

These days, in his spare time, Lu Zhaolin instructs craftsmen to knock out radiators with iron sheets, and installs local radiators in government offices and various courtyards at home.This thing is warmer and cleaner than a charcoal basin, much more economical than burning an earth dragon, and there is no danger of poisoning.The heating installation engineering team he handed over to Xu Chaofan and Xu Chaoning to manage quickly received a large number of businesses, and those craftsmen who had worked hard for a year to barely make ends meet earned a lot of money. They were extremely grateful to him and became more loyal.

None of the things he and Mu Boming launched have surpassed the times.In the history of the original world, briquettes will come out in a few years. In the north, they are called briquettes or briquettes. Earth heating already exists in the extreme north, but the technology is relatively primitive and rough. They are not as particular, but they are also But sooner or later, it will be improved within two years and spread in the north.Even if it is a technology that the East does not have, as long as it has appeared in the West, they can come up with it. As long as it does not surpass the entire era, it is not considered a violation.

The room is warm, so you don't need to wear a cloak and fur, and you can do things neatly.Lu Zhaolin put on his military uniform and was full of energy. He picked up the official documents on the table and looked at them.

As the Spring Festival approaches, not only ordinary people will generously buy new year's goods, but also those criminals who steal and pickpocket are also active, and various gangs and organizations are also working hard to make money, hoping to have a good year.But this year, Lu Haocang and Lu Zhaolin's actions were very fast, which greatly encroached on their interest space, and made them very upset. They planned to make troubles year after year, disrupting the economy and public order.

After the opening of the Southwest Bank, the transactions of the Rongcheng Money Exchange Gang have been greatly reduced, and the business they have undertaken has a high risk factor, and they will lose money if they are not careful.The eldest brother, the second brother, and the third brother of this gang conspired to launch a run and bring down the Southwest Bank, but there is no news about how to implement it and when to act.After reading the secret report, Lu Zhaolin destroyed it, and then continued to read the Southwest Bank's year-end report.

At two o'clock in the afternoon, Pierre Jean Matisse, the special representative of the French envoy, arrived at the Governor's Palace on time and was immediately led to Lu Zhaolin's office.

Pierre was an elegant middle-aged man with an ordinary appearance and not too tall. His gray hair was a little sparse, and his brown eyes contained the arrogance and confidence of a European nobleman.He took off his coat and top hat, handed them to the reception officials of the Governor's Mansion next to him, and walked to the table in a graceful manner.

Lu Zhaolin stood up, shook hands with him, and then made a "please" gesture and said in fluent French: "Mr. Matisse, welcome, please sit down."

"Thank you." Pierre sat in the rosewood armchair covered with brocade cushions, smiled and praised in Beijing-style Chinese, "Mr. Lu speaks French really well."

Lu Zhaolin chuckled, and switched to standard Mandarin, "Europeans are all linguists, so what I know is nothing."

A yamen servant brought hot tea, and Lu Zhaolin raised his hand, "This is our Sichuan famous tea Mengdingshihua, Mr. Matisse has a taste."

"Okay." Pierre picked up the teacup, smelled the aroma, and took another sip slowly. Aftertaste for a while, he obviously knew Chinese tea very well.After a while, he put down the teacup and nodded in praise, "It's really good tea."