"The Ministry of Industry and the Ministry of Revenue has no opinion on how to allocate funds to me. Whether a large amount of money can be spent can be achieved without any results in a day or two."

"I have always been considerate and considerate in my work. I definitely don't want to make things difficult for Your Highness. However, Your Highness also said that the Ministry of Works can immediately raise raw materials for me from Jiangnan, and the Ministry of Revenue's money was quickly in place. This is a great surprise."

"I'm not a fool either. I know that they cooperate so much for the sake of His Highness. Therefore, I won't let His Highness hurt his face."

"I think if we can make some money during the preliminary construction of the workshop and hand it over to the Ministry of Revenue, we may also block their mouths and allow our career to develop better."

Li Zhi nodded gently. Although he knew that Chen An was used to being clever and deliberately made excuses, he had to admit that what he said was not unreasonable.

The construction of the bomb workshop has indeed caused quite a stir in the relevant departments, especially the Ministry of Revenue, which is responsible for paying money, which really does not support their projects.

There is no other reason. Who will invest in projects that cannot see the effect at all, especially if they can't even explain what their projects are going to be made.

The Ministry of Revenue is an institution that pays money and grain, and is not a fool. For example, it is building palaces and building copper and ironware. Although it is not necessarily less expensive, you can at least see where these craftsmen have spent their money.

What are their achievements?

But they couldn't understand the explanations of Chen An's so-called bomb workshop, and the materials they requested were also strange.

You should know that the ministers of the Ministry of Revenue have always been the principle of dealing with things that are less than more. The money in the treasury is limited, and the things that the court has to do are always continuous.

There are too many monks and few meats. In order to compete for various resources, the ministers within the Ministry of Revenue have to break the head.

Therefore, in their opinion, the workshops arranged by Chen An are definitely meaningless projects. It is better to make more armor and swords.

What bomb?

What is this?

Can you kill the enemy?

It's ridiculous to think about it. Besides, they have heard of what kind of people Chen An is. I heard that he is just a little boy, only fifteen years old, what can he do?

Secret skills?

Or family-born crafts?

Impossible!

Thinking about his father Chen Quan, he worked as a errand in Dushui Evangelist for seven or eight years. During these seven or eight years, his official position was not promoted at all.

He has been in Shanhefang for so many years and has no sense of existence.

I heard that he is a diligent and honest person, and there is nothing outstanding at all. How could he give birth to such a talented, knowledgeable son?

It’s really unreliable to ask them to invest a large amount of money in projects hosted by such little dolls.

If His Majesty hadn't supported and His Highness King Jin actively participated, they wouldn't have spent a copper plate on Chen An's workshop.

"Can you really make money?"

Chen An instantly understood when he saw his voice. There was a way to go!

"Of course, but how much you can earn depends on whether Your Highness can help." He was tempted and was not in a hurry.

Anyway, Li Zhi is also a clever person, so he can't be uninterested in such interesting things.

"Your Highness, this is the thing," he leaned into Li Zhi's ear and said in a scheming manner: "I want to recruit some apprentices with better family conditions. For example, among the nobles whom your highness know, if you are interested in bomb production, you might as well promote it for me."

"I have no other intentions. I won't ask for money all over the world and offer sky-high prices. However, I will definitely receive more money from these noble children. That's certain."

"Of course!" A cunning light appeared in Li Zhi's eyes, and the excitement immediately rose. The two of them got together and chattered non-stop.

With their careful planning, a bad idea emerged.

I don’t know who the first unlucky guy will be next.

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The next morning, the sky was cloudy and the clouds were pressing very low. The sun didn't know that it was hiding behind the clouds.

He didn't show his head, and he illuminated his nervous little heart slightly.

Duke Zhao!

Changsun Wuji!

This capable minister who accompanied Li Shimin to dominate the world and seized great power was about the same age as Li Shimin and is now at the peak of his career.

Whether it is physical strength or mental strength, it is in the best state. It is simply effortless to deal with small fish and shrimp like him.

Faced with the upcoming meeting, his uneasiness and wandering were obvious, and it was not enough for him to refuse to admit it with a stern face.

He didn't know what Changsun wanted to do when he saw that he wanted to do, but he was sure that he would not just praise him as a young talent.

The stars of the Tang Dynasty are shining, and there are many flowers blooming. There are not many talents. There are many people who want to see the eldest grandson every day, and they can be lined up on the main road.

The most direct reason he could remember that he was still Changsun Wuxian's death.

He was sure of this point, and he would never change his mind just because of Li Zhi's few persuasions.

But Li Zhi's words were not of no use at all.

Changsun didn't want to kill him. If he wanted to kill him, he wouldn't invite him into the mansion. Isn't this a handle in someone's hands?

You know, there are countless ministers in the court who are eyeing Changsun’s mistakes. If this matter is spread and Shen An has any accidents, everyone will suspect that it must be Changsun’s trouble.

The scheming Changsun will never give such a handle to the ministers.

Therefore, from a self-interested perspective, Changsun will also let him walk out of the Duke's Mansion safely.

But what is doubtful is the word used in Changsun’s invitation.

Even if he is a decent person, he wants to invite Shen An to the door in a proper manner, just use polite words, why do you keep praising him?

You know, no matter what, he and Shen An are also related to hatred and resentment. As one of the most powerful people in the Tang Dynasty, there is no need for him to show good intentions.

Even if he doesn't praise him like this, he has to go even if he deserves it, can he refuse?

Therefore, Shen An was full of expectations for this meeting and always felt that something unexpected would happen.

Since he went to see Changsun, he couldn't relax in his clothes and dressed. He had to be decent so that Changsun knew that he valued this meeting.

He is definitely not a person who doesn't understand the rules and has no sense of propriety.

Of course, he also had plans for this meeting.

Although he is now a wealthy family in Chang'an City, he needs money and pomp, but it should be said that he still pays great attention on weekdays and will never show off his wealth.

Besides, he is going to meet Changsun Wuji, the most famous family in Chang'an City. Even if Shen An can make money, at this stage, he can't even catch up with the wealth of the Changsun family.

Since this is the case, he did not have the need to show off his wealth on purpose. If he dressed too generously, it would inevitably arouse Changsun's suspicion.

In the eyes of a person who is knowledgeable like Changsun, a person who loves to be big will definitely not be able to please him at all.

If you wear a simple dress and pretend to be pitiful, you may have the possibility of getting away with it.
Chapter completed!