kingnovel Chapter 271 Your Majesty, I am already old
Chapter 271 Your Majesty, I am already old
In addition to the steel mill, the soap factory is now on track and can produce thousands of bars of soap every day.
And the sales were very good. There were caravans rushing to buy goods every day, which made Ning Quan a lot of money.
In addition, the cement factory, brick factory, nail factory, and match factory have basically been completed and are about to start production.
These factories were not built by Ning Quan, but were all designed by Zhuge Liang and others.
I have to say, smart people are smart people.
The wisdom of Zhuge Liang and others is not limited to military strategies, they are also good at production.
Like bricks, nails, etc., these are the easiest to make and the most widely used materials.
In addition, Zhuge Liang was also preparing gunpowder factories, candle factories, kerosene factories, charcoal factories, etc.
Having a capable minister like Zhuge Liang under his command, Ning Quan was relieved of a lot of worries.
In fact, this was Ning Quan’s original plan. As long as you cast a wide net, you will always reap rewards.
Otherwise, he wouldn't be able to finish so many things even if he worked himself to death.
However, Ning Quan was not idle either. He would visit the factory from time to time, discuss with the craftsmen, and help them overcome difficulties.
After all, his vision and ability are there, and he can just give the craftsmen some pointers and they will suddenly see the light.
Moreover, His Highness was personally giving instructions, so the craftsmen dared not slack off for a moment. They all put in their best efforts to leave a good impression in front of His Highness.
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Daqian imperial capital, the imperial palace.
In the imperial study, Emperor Ning Yuanwu of the Daqian Empire leaned against the bed, his face looking a little pale.
While drinking the ginseng soup brought by the eunuch, he looked at the Zhenbei King Sikong Yan opposite him.
"You came to see me in such a hurry just to talk about this?"
"You want to abolish your own title?"
After a long time, Ning Yuanwu said slowly.
"Yes, that is exactly what I meant."
"Your Majesty, I am old."
Sikong Yan sighed and said in a low voice.
"You're only in your sixties and have always been in good health. How can you say you're old?"
"Besides, what does your age have to do with your throne?"
"Your Majesty, when you bestowed upon me the title of King of Zhenbei, I am deeply grateful. I also know that Your Majesty has always trusted me, but..."
Sikong Yan wanted to say something but stopped himself.
"but what?"
Ning Yuanwu frowned and said.
"But Your Majesty, I have to say something disrespectful. I will grow old one day, and Your Majesty will grow old one day too. If the Crown Prince ascends the throne one day, what will I do?"
"As the saying goes, a new emperor chooses new ministers, and what's more, I am a king of a different surname."
Sikong Yan said bitterly.
"You old fellow! What nonsense are you talking about!"
"What do you think the prince will do to you if he takes the throne?"
"Oh, no, did you hear something?"
Ning Yuanwu suddenly woke up, staring at Sikong Yan and asked.
"What have you heard? Where does your Majesty come from?"
Sikong Yan pretended to be confused and asked.
"Oh, nothing."
"I understand what you mean, and I understand your thoughts, but I cannot approve it."
"If I approve, putting aside other matters, what will you do with Zhao Heng and Liu Yongde? Will they also have to resign the throne like you?"
Ning Yuanwu said decisively.
"Your Majesty, they are different from me."
"I only have one daughter, and she will never inherit the throne, so I might as well resign from the position of King of Zhenbei now."
Sikong Yan knelt on the ground and begged.
"You...you...oh my! You old man really makes me mad!"
"Speaking of your daughter, I heard that you met that rebellious son Ning Quan? And your daughter seems to be quite close to him."
"Also, did your second brother go to Japan? Did your third brother go to Annan?"
"What on earth do you want to do? I just don't understand! What on earth is in your head!"
"You and I crawled out of a mountain of corpses and a sea of blood together. What are you afraid of?"
"I'm not dead yet, and you've already made plans."
Ning Yuanwu slammed the table and cursed angrily.
"I, an old minister, ask for nothing more than to live my life in peace and tranquility."
Sikong Yan lowered his head and spoke after a long silence.
"snort!"
"You really don't know how to appreciate my kindness. Let me tell you this. I promise you that if I ever become incapable of doing so, I will strip you of your title as King of Zhenbei before I die. Is that all right?"
Ning Yuanwu said angrily.
"Thank you, Your Majesty, for your grace."
Sikong Yan breathed a sigh of relief and kowtowed to express his gratitude.
"Humph, I'm really pissed off. Please leave now."
"Remember, don't tell Zhao Heng and the others about this."
Ning Yuanwu snorted coldly and said nothing more.
"I obey the decree."
Sikong Yan stood up and retreated respectfully.
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After Sikong Yan left, Ning Yuanwu lay back on the bed, looking extremely tired.
"well......."
"Sikong Yan is a wise man. He has already thought of a way out for himself."
He sighed softly and shook his head.
"Wang Cheng, are you sure the Zhenbei King's daughter followed Ning Quan to Xizhou?"
"Your Majesty, it is not certain at this time."
"The last time the secret guards saw her was when she returned to the large ship with His Majesty the Ninth Prince. She has not been seen since."
"Your Majesty, you are also aware that His Highness the Ninth Prince has a flying object in his hand. I suspect that His Highness has already returned to Xizhou, and the daughter of the King of Zhenbei may have followed him to Xizhou as well."
"The secret guards in Xizhou didn't send back any news?"
"Not yet. There will probably be news tomorrow!"
"Well, let's wait."
Ning Yuanwu sighed.
"Your Majesty, please take care of your health and don't overwork yourself, or your body will not be able to bear it!"
Seeing this, Wang Cheng quickly spoke.
"I'm fine, I just can't figure out what the King of Zhenbei means. Is he going to marry his daughter to Ning Quan?"
"Your Majesty, it is possible."
Wang Cheng said in a low voice.
"Hey, this King of Zhenbei is really going to piss me off!"
Ning Yuanwu pounded the bed angrily.
"Your Majesty, I have a few more words to say. If this is really the case, Your Majesty should take precautions as soon as possible. If Ning Quan really has the intention of rebellion, then I am afraid that the King of Zhenbei will betray Your Majesty!"
Wang Cheng reminded cautiously.
"this......."
Ning Yuanwu was slightly stunned and fell into deep thought.
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On the other side, Sikong Yan left the palace and hurried back to the prince's mansion.
At this time, several carriages had already stopped at the gate of the palace.
"Your Majesty, the carriage is ready."
A guard came forward to report.
"Okay, let's go immediately!"
Sikong Yan nodded and got into the carriage.
Then several carriages left the palace and headed towards the capital.
Sikong Yan is going to Xizhou to attend his daughter's wedding.
He only has this one daughter, and no matter what the consequences will be when His Majesty finds out about this matter, he will attend the wedding.
Anyway, everything that needs to be arranged has been arranged, and the rest depends on fate.