At the great court meeting, someone informed the Emperor of his intentions and let everyone know that the Emperor wanted to build a new palace.

There were many supporters in the court, and everyone came out to express their achievements.

Even from a distance, Jia Rong could see the emperor's embarrassment. I wonder if these old guys could understand the emperor's face.

The emperor wanted to do great things and become a wise king, but it was a pity that the court was not strong enough.

This matter was discussed for a long time, and even the chief minister stood up and agreed to build a new palace.

Emperor: "Then let's build a new one."

"The Ministry of Industry will select a site and let Qintian Supervisor see if it is a good time to start construction.

As for the cost of building the palace, half of it will come from the inner treasury, and the remaining half will come from the Ministry of Household Affairs."

Everyone shouted that the emperor was wise.

After the court meeting, I heard some petty officials complaining, "The money in the emperor's inner treasury has a way to go, how can it be obtained?"

"The Ministry of Household Affairs doesn't have much money. If we spend some money, those generals will make trouble again."

Jia Rong turned to the inner hall and found the side hall. He needed to discuss matters with the emperor.

There are already second-grade adults waiting to be summoned by the emperor. There is also order here. Whoever has a higher status will see the emperor first.

Of equal status, it depends on who comes earlier.

Pei Liang, the grandson of Marquis Jingtian, the commander of the Wucheng Army, saw Jia Rong here. When he saw the official robe on Jia Rong, he knew that Jia Rong was a minor official.

"You kid, if you don't go back to your Hanlin Academy, what are you doing here?"

Wang Shuirong of Beijing happened to be there and excused Jia Rong, saying with a smile: "I must come here to see the emperor."

"Boss Rong, are you here because of something?"

Jia Rong: Who would come here if nothing happened?

But King Beijing also helped to speak. Jia Rong replied: "The matter of building a new palace is a big one and it will cost a lot of money. I have a good idea that I want to dedicate to the emperor."

The adults who were resting with their eyes closed opened a crack and looked at Jia Rong.

King Beijing asked curiously: "If you have any good ideas, you might as well tell me and let me give you a reference."

Jia Rong shook his head, "I'm not afraid of the prince's jokes. I don't dare to talk nonsense before I see the emperor."

Pei Liang, the military commander of the Five Cities, sneered: "Aren't you afraid that if you talk nonsense in front of the emperor, the emperor will anger you and drag you out to kill you?"

Jia Rong cupped his hands and smiled, and then said to the young eunuch: "Excuse me, father-in-law, please report to the emperor. I have a good idea to offer to the emperor, so that the emperor's inner treasury can increase money."

The little eunuch heard this and said, "Sir, please wait a moment." He walked inside in small steps.

If the advice given by Jia Rong can really solve the emperor's problem, he will also get a good result.

The young eunuch reported Jia Rong's words to Eunuch Xia.

Eunuch Xia thought of the emperor's frown and knew why the emperor was worried.

He then smiled and said: "The boys outside came with news that the Lord Attendant asked to see him, saying that he had a good idea to give to the emperor, so that he could make a lot of money for the emperor.

This Lord Attendant is also very courageous. With so many people from the household department here, he dares to come forward and offer advice."

"Jia Rong has a good plan?" the emperor asked.

Eunuch Xia: "I'm afraid it's also a good way to make a little money."

The emperor thought of the mirror he saw in Concubine Yuan's house. He heard that it was something Jia Rong made in his spare time.

Just this gadget made the concubines in the palace rush to buy it.

It's this little gadget that makes that department store make a lot of money every day.

This Jia Rong is not simple.

"Xuan Jiarong."

"Yes." Eunuch Xia walked out in person.

Jia Rong was the first to be called.

Jia Rong bowed his hands to all the adults and said, "The junior officials will go first."

"Get lost."

Half an hour later

Eunuch Xia left the palace and stood outside the palace gate shouting: "Who is Liu Weitao?"

Liu Weitao, who was staring at the palace gate, felt ecstatic when he heard his father-in-law calling his name and ran over quickly.

"The little one is here, father-in-law, the little one is here."

Eunuch Xia glanced at Liu Weitao, "Where is the thing Master Jia asked you to guard?"

"Here, behind you."

"Bring it with you." Eunuch Xia waved the whisk in his hand, and the imperial guards behind him dispatched to check Liu Weitao's things.

Their rough hands and feet made Liu Weitao very worried.

"Take it easy, this is very important."

"Don't throw these away, they are important things."

Eunuch Xia: "Okay, bring everyone in."

Two large carts of things were pulled into the palace.

Liu Weitao trotted along, not daring to look at the palace at will, but he couldn't help but take a peek.

His little heart was pounding, not knowing what would happen in the future.

The carriage was pulled to a large field beside the Qianqing Palace.

The emperor stood on the high steps and asked Jia Rong: "Let him start."

"Yes. I'll go down and help."

Jia Rong went down to help. He was very courageous and called the imperial guards to come forward to help.

Install the parts one by one, including gears, robotic arms, and other small parts.

This took an hour.

Fortunately, the weather today is good, and the emperor doesn’t feel too cold standing outside.

When the water in the steam engine began to boil, Jia Rong ran up to find the emperor.

"Your Majesty, wait a moment, the miracle will begin."

Your Majesty, please rest assured and wait.

After a while, Eunuch Xia pointed at the wooden fan and shouted: "Your Majesty, there is movement there."

The emperor quickly looked over, wanting to see what was going on.

All the soldiers also looked over with wide eyes, wanting to see clearly.

The pressure of the steam drives the power gear, causing the surrounding wooden boards to rotate rapidly, faster and faster, forming a small hurricane on the field.

"What a fast wheel."

"The wooden planks are all turning, and they will automatically turn when there is no wind."

"It's so windy. How was this thing made?"

"Your Majesty, it's windy here, why not go inside?" Eunuch Xia said.

The emperor stood up against the strong wind and shouted: "Jia Rong, is this the steam engine you are talking about?"

"Exactly."

Jia Rong went to the emperor and said: "If the wooden fan above is replaced by a paddle or propeller, the boat can run faster than the carriage."

Jia Rong waved her hand, asking Liu Weitao to release the pressure and reduce the steam power.

Jia Rong then said to the emperor: "If you install a steam engine on a big ship, the original three-month voyage can be reduced to two months, or even one and a half months."

"Transport glass from the Ministry of Internal Affairs to the south for sale, and then transport silk, fresh fruits, spices, and wood from the south to Kyoto.

This time, I can bring back at least ten thousand taels of silver profit to the emperor."

The emperor was moved and went down to see what the steam engine was.

Jia Rong stayed by the emperor's side and introduced the steam engine to the emperor.

"Steam ships can enter the Yellow River along the canal, and the Yangtze River can go straight to Liangzhou, Bingzhou, and Yizhou.

It can go to places that ordinary ships cannot go. It does not require trackers or oppresses the people. It can reach places as long as the water is deep enough."

"Salt, grain, and Western goods from the south can enter Liangzhou within three or four months."

"Is this true?"

"I can issue a military order."

Jia Rong said quickly: "This thing consumes the most steel. Please be kind to the emperor and let him buy more steel to build a boiler suitable for large ships."

The emperor immediately agreed.

"Liu Weitao, how long does it take you to build a steamship?"

Liu Weitao knelt down and stammered: "About... it will take a month, no, half a month."

"Young people can build a steamboat in half a month."

"Okay, I'll give you half a month. If you can't get it done in half a month, you can come and see me."
Chapter completed!