Traveling to Ancient Times: My Space Contains Weapons

Chapter 428 Plans to Develop Feng'an County

By the time the farmer reached the halfway point, he was already panting heavily, which was enough to prove how large this coal mountain was.

Upon seeing this, Chu Chen immediately stopped and then looked around outside.

He asked Zhang Fa, "Are there many mountains like this in Feng'an County?"

"Yes, sir. There are too many, and most of them have been distributed to the poor and have become unwanted land."

Chu Chen nodded after listening, and then began to plan how to mine the coal mine.

"Alright, go back now. From now on, you'll work for me, and I guarantee you'll make a fortune. Don't call me 'Master,' call me 'Young Master'!"

"Ah, Zhangfa kneels to thank the old... young master!"

Zhang Fa was surprised that the old man in front of him would accept him. He originally thought that the man had saved him because of his two younger sisters.

Unexpectedly, they were able to help him make a fortune.

Then he spoke again, saying, "Zhangfa's life was saved by you, young master. You can call me anytime you need me. As for making money, all you need is a meal."

Chu Chen smiled but didn't say anything, and led him down the mountain.

After returning to the county government office and settling everyone in, leaving Old Qin behind, Chu Chen drove towards the capital.

This place is remote, and there is no walkie-talkie to contact Zhou Shixun.

Therefore, I must go back in person to investigate this matter, and then summon the Ministry of Works to carry out large-scale construction and transform Feng'an County into the coal capital of the Great Xia Dynasty.

The next day, Chu Chen drove his car into the palace.

"Chuwazi, didn't you go to Feng'an County? Why are you in such a hurry to see Uncle Zhou?"

"Haha, speaking of Feng'an County, Chuwazi has to thank Uncle Zhou and Eunuch Wei."

When Yi Zhengde appeared at the Feng'an County government office, Chu Chen thought of this matter. Zhou Shixun must know about it. Even if he didn't go, Xia Mu's family would be fine.

"Hehe, it's nothing, Chu boy, you're too kind."

"Alright, Uncle Zhou, let's get down to business. Feng'an County is a great place."

Immediately afterwards, Chu Chen told Zhou Shixun about the Feng'an Coal Mine.

Zhou Shixun nodded in surprise after hearing this: "The whole mountain is like that?"

"That's right. So the reason for coming here is to ask Uncle Zhou to send people from the Ministry of Works to thoroughly investigate the entire Feng'an County, then secretly surround it and control it all in the name of the royal family."

"Otherwise, if this thing falls into the hands of ordinary people, many unstable events will occur."

Zhou Shixun immediately nodded in agreement with Chu Chen's idea after hearing it, knowing that money can be a powerful motivator.

After learning about the exorbitant profits in coal mining, it's estimated that everyone would try to get a piece of the pie.

At that point, anything can happen in pursuit of profit.

Moreover, it is most correct for energy to be controlled by the government.

"Someone, summon Zheng Wenkai!"

After hearing this, Zhou Shixun immediately sent someone to fetch Zheng Wenkai.

For such large-scale construction projects, it's best to let him take charge.

Chu Chen did not plan to invite Uncle Feng and the others this time, since it had been agreed beforehand that all costs would be covered by the royal family.

All I need to do is guide them on how to mine and refine the materials after the construction is complete.

If you can rest, then you should resolutely avoid overworking!

Soon after, Zheng Wenkai arrived at Zhou Shixun's study.

"Your Majesty, may I ask why Your Majesty has sent me here?"

Zhou Shixun asked Eunuch Wei to bring him a chair: "Let Chuwa talk to you!"

Zheng Wenkai stood up, turned around and bowed to Chu Chen: "Please enlighten me, Young Master Chu!"

"Haha, Lord Zheng, I dare not presume to offer my guidance, but there is one matter that requires your trouble."

Immediately afterwards, Chu Chen explained his idea of ​​rebuilding Feng'an County to Zheng Wenkai.

After listening, Zheng Wenkai nodded and patted his chest to assure Zhou Shixun and Chu Chen that they could leave this matter entirely to him.

But then he added, "Does Young Master Chu still have the cement he used to build the house?"

Upon hearing this, Chu Chen thought to himself, "Old fox. Asking such a question in front of Zhou Shixun is practically an invitation to ask me for something."

So he pretended to be distressed and said, "Since Lord Zheng has spoken up, how can I, Chu Chen, be a stingy person? I will provide the cement for building Feng'an County, but I am powerless to provide the other ironware, sand, and labor."

Upon hearing this, Zheng Wenkai's face immediately lit up with a smile.

"Haha, then thank you very much, Young Master Chu."

After agreeing on the plan, that very night, Zheng Wenkai, accompanied by two trusted confidants, followed Chu Chen's car back to Feng'an County.

In Feng'an County, Yi Zhengde and others are waiting for Chu Chen's return.

Feng'an County cannot be without a leader for even a day. Yi Zhengde still wanted to ask Chu Chen's opinion on the selection of a new county magistrate.

Although he knew in his heart that Chu Chen would most likely give this position to Fang Yun, he remained unmoved without Chu Chen's permission.

Actually, he was also unhappy. Fang Yun was one of his people, but he didn't expect that after getting to know Chu Chen...

It changed hands so easily, but he had no choice. Some people could be offended, but some people were absolutely not to be offended.

The next day, Chu Chen returned to Feng'an County.

Yi Zhengde saw that he had brought Zheng Wenkai and another imperial edict from His Majesty.

He immediately sensed that something was amiss; it seemed that the royal family had connections behind Chu Chen.

The imperial edict meant very little: to separate Feng'an County from Mingzhu City and hand it over to Zheng Wenkai in full charge.

"This humble official receives the imperial decree and greets Lord Zheng!"

After Zheng Wenkai finished reading the imperial edict, Yi Zhengde immediately stepped forward to become acquainted with Zheng Wenkai.

"Haha, Lord Yicheng, you're too kind. I'm sorry for offending you by coming here to ask you for Feng'an County!"

As an important official in the imperial court, Zheng Wenkai was well aware of the power of local officials, so he tried his best not to offend them.

Otherwise, even though His Majesty has issued an imperial decree, if Yi Zhengde tries to trip him up, he will really have to suffer in silence.

"You're too kind, Zheng Da. It's just that Feng'an County can't function without a magistrate for even a day, and I can't serve you, Zheng Da."

After Yi Zhengde finished speaking, he looked at Chu Chen with a questioning gaze.

After listening, Chu Chen stepped forward: "Lord Yi, Fang Yun deserves much credit for the successful capture of Luo Suo this time, so perhaps..."

"Haha, very well. Fang Yun is a man of commendable loyalty and has the demeanor of a general. Very well then! This humble official will send Fang Yun to serve you, young master."

Upon hearing this, Chu Chen thought to himself that Yi Zhengde must have a hundred schemes up his sleeve by now.

So he went back to the car, took out a case of glass bottles of liquor, and handed it to Zheng Wenkai in front of him.

"Haha, I'll be staying in Feng'an County for a while, so please accept this case of wine as a gift."

Yi Zhengde accepted the wine with feigned doubt, and was about to speak.

Zheng Wenkai, standing to the side, laughed heartily: "Lord Yi, there are only a handful of people in the entire Great Xia who can drink this wine. Even His Majesty has to ask Young Master Chu for some."

Upon hearing this, Yi Zhengde thought to himself, "This is troublesome. It seems I am not fortunate enough to enjoy this wine."