Chapter 316 - 315: Put Some Effort into Farming Work
Although some officials and members of the Imperial Power were dissatisfied, believing that this action ruined a profitable position and raised objections, hoping to take it back for the court to undertake the construction,
how could they refute when the Emperor also expected a return? Since no one could come up with a better solution, and there was already such an excellent method that didn’t involve the State Treasury and yet could get the job done, why would they take it back and spend their own silver? How foolish would that be?
All matters had been settled, and it was time for Wan Yan to return to serve His Highness Prince Yu.
Wan Yan was chosen from the palace and had served Jinrong since he was a child. His Majesty the Emperor was also familiar with Wan Yan, so naturally, Wan Yan had to pay his respects to His Majesty the Emperor before leaving the capital to serve Prince Yu.
In the past, His Majesty would merely acknowledge and send people away, but on this occasion, feeling good, he broke precedent by granting an audience with Wan Yan.
No wonder the Emperor had this leisure; it was because recently, all matters were going smoothly. Near the end of the year, when everything should be winding down, a proposal for a railway transport was unexpectedly raised, showing that the ministers were deeply concerned for the world and the court, the epitome of loyalty and goodness.
If the rail transport in the capital were successful, would it not become a spectacle of the capital? And if built more solid and robust, it could last a century. To operate for a hundred years without decline would be a merit of the current reign, and such a great accomplishment didn’t require spending from the State Treasury, so how could His Majesty not be pleased?
Tracking back to the source, the incident regarding the railway’s use happened precisely in the carefree Jinrong’s territory. It seemed that having a son who was somewhat unruly and spent silver on building a barely useful courtyard wasn’t entirely without benefits. In the end, the son had made some progress, and it was essential to remind Jinrong’s servants.