Chapter 189: The emperor treats me like a brother; how could the affairs of the world not follow me?

As for how Lu Yuan figured it out.

It's just that there are many metamorphic rocks, igneous rocks, and sedimentary rocks in this river.

If these three rock types all appear, then there is likely to be a spirit power core here!

As for why Lu Yuan knows so much about these rocks.

That's naturally because of the book Earth and Wood.

Lu Yuan had read this book before, although he hadn't read much of it.

But he still remembers this part quite clearly.

Of course, just relying on this can't determine that there is a mine here.

After all, this is a riverbed.

It's a river; doesn't the river have all kinds of stones?

Isn't that normal?

They were washed over from elsewhere and then gathered together.

So, just looking at the rocks in the riverbed can't determine anything.

But the problem is…

But we have the National Fortune.

The National Fortune says there is an Azure Dragon Cloud Pearl here.

Moreover, if you think about it seriously, the things the system gives are never ordinary.

Most importantly, this National Fortune is a five-star reward from Gu Qingwan, and this thing is powerful.

The Azure Dragon Cloud Pearl is considered high-level even in books of this tier.

Moreover, this is the National Fortune, so what discovered here could be related to the National Fortune.

If you think about it carefully, it can only be a mine!

Spirit power mine!

You could say about seventy or eighty percent.

It's likely that there is something underground.

However, Lu Yuan feels a bit numb at the moment.

You know, damn it, I've already built this steam engine.

The Great Zhou Dynasty, under my leadership, has begun to lean toward that side of Earth.

If nothing unexpected happens.

After the steam turbine comes the fuel turbine, then the gas turbine.

Then, the people of the Great Zhou Dynasty, through Lu Yuan's steam turbine, have begun to apply the lesson broadly.

Can the Great Zhou Dynasty now start advancing Earth's technology tree?

The result…

Suddenly, a spirit power mine appeared!

Hmm…

Of course it's a good thing, definitely a good thing.

From now on, the Great Zhou Dynasty will be blooming in two ways.

One side advancing Earth's technology tree, the other side advancing this world's technology tree.

If that's the case…

That means we need to open a mining pit~

Of course, before that, we need to get people over to dig a bit.

Lu Yuan definitely can't dig this himself.

Normally, the spirit power core, according to geology, is about like coal; even if Lu Yuan exhausted himself, he couldn't dig more than a few meters.

So…

We still need to go back and find Gu Qingwan!

Have Gu Qingwan send people to dig.

Having figured it out, Lu Yuan ran back.

Pedaling the bike frantically, all the way swift as wind and lightning.

In the afternoon, past four, almost five, Lu Yuan rushed back to the East Side Gate.

Lu Yuan's speed riding back was so fast his hair was blown into a messy bun.

With a sudden brake, Lu Yuan drifted to the East Side Gate, preparing to enter.

The Imperial Guard, seeing Lu Yuan return again, said somewhat startled:

"Lord, why are you coming back again?"

Lu Yuan passed a cigarette to the Imperial Guard and then grinned.

"Of course I have business to see Your Majesty."

Lu Yuan stopped smoking there and prepared to go in.

But the Imperial Guard immediately grabbed Lu Yuan, feeling embarrassed:

"Lord… the palace gates are locked at six, and now this time…"

At this time, one can only go out, not come in, unless summoned by Your Majesty.

Letting people in at this time…

The Imperial Guard feared…

Of course, the Imperial Guard knows that Lu Yuan is different from others, but this matter is indeed important.

It's not just about standing guard and smoking……

If it were to be investigated……

Lu Yuan blinked, then said:

"It should be fine; I'll just go in and say a few words. If it really doesn't work, I'll come back tomorrow."

Lu Yuan also didn't want to cause trouble, and this wasn't an urgent battle report or military intelligence.

Saying it tomorrow would be the same.

As the saying goes, 'who feeds you controls you'; the Imperial Guard has indeed received many favors from Lu Yuan in daily life.

Seeing Lu Yuan come in such a hurry, after thinking it over, the guard gritted his teeth and said:

"It's fine, Lord; please go in. … Will you be coming out tonight, Lord?"

Lu Yuan looked puzzled and said:

"Hey, what are you talking about? I have a home and a career; if I don't go home tonight, can I still sleep in there?"

The Imperial Guard blinked.

Hmm……

That's hard to say……

You could stay inside for a month without coming out; that's not impossible.

Lu Yuan looked at the man's expression and knew what he was thinking.

This matter is also hard to say.

My relationship with Gu Qingwan is indeed overly intimate.

Immediately, Lu Yuan pursed his lips, lifted his bicycle, and walked inside, saying:

"Alright, alright, you close the gate when it's time; when I come out I'll get special permission from Your Majesty, no need to keep the gate open for me privately."

Having said that, Lu Yuan rode his bicycle straight inside.

The Imperial Guard stood at the door, smoking while peeking inside.

He looked strange.

What's up with this Lord?

This is the first time the palace gate is about to be locked, yet this Lord is coming back.

Lu Yuan came all the way, wind at his back, to the Hall of Double Glory.

No one.

Gu Qingwan wasn't there; hearing from the little eunuch, Gu Qingwan had gone to the Cabinet.

Lu Yuan also slapped his forehead, "Oh, right, I forgot."

Today Gu Qingwan went to the Cabinet this afternoon to discuss the southern railway.

Immediately, Lu Yuan nodded, got on his bicycle, and rushed toward the front court.

Soon, he arrived before a red building in front of the Square of Supreme Harmony.

This is where the Cabinet is located.

At that moment, a group of little eunuchs and palace maids stood outside—all attendants of Gu Qingwan, whom Lu Yuan knew.

After parking his bicycle, Lu Yuan looked at the group of little eunuchs and smiled, saying:

"Eunuch, could you pass along a message?"

I have something to discuss with Your Majesty."

The little eunuch quickly nodded and said:

"Lord, please wait a moment; I'll deliver this right away."

Lu Yuan waited a while; after the little eunuch went out to deliver the message, Lu Yuan then entered.

Upon entering.

Lu Yuan then saw the people inside……

There are really quite a few……

The Cabinet isn't just the Premier and two Vice-Premiers; these three are the heads of the Cabinet, its top three leaders.

Besides these three leaders, there are many commissioners and other high officials.

Those who can attend Cabinet meetings are definitely……

At the very least, they must wear crimson robes!

Upon entering the Cabinet, there is a long table.

Roughly glancing at those seated, there are at least twenty or thirty people.

As soon as Lu Yuan entered, their gazes instantly swept over him.

To be honest, it's quite pressurizing.

Don't think these people are certainly not as formidable as Gu Qingwan.

But when Lu Yuan is with Gu Qingwan, there really is no pressure.

It's mainly because of first impressions; when Lu Yuan first met Gu Qingwan, and in later interactions, she seemed like a neighborly older sister.

It was only later, when Lu Yuan first learned that Gu Qingwan was the Emperor's, and she frowned to frighten him, that he was truly startled.

After that, he felt no pressure at all.

But these people are different; they are all forty- or fifty-year-olds who have lingered in officialdom for who knows how many years, wearing crimson robes.

These people really have an imposing presence.

Basically, one-third of the most powerful people in the Great Zhou Dynasty are gathered here.

There are also some who are bigwigs from the Ministry of War; those people wouldn't come here.

Of course, the panic was just a moment; once Lu Yuan came to his senses, he didn't care about those people.

It doesn't matter what big red robe or what cuffs.

Buddies dare to kiss the Emperor's feet; what are you afraid of?

Having come to his senses, Lu Yuan immediately bowed and respectfully said to Gu Qingwan, who was seated at the head, at least ten meters away.

"Greetings, the Emperor."

Gu Qingwan also wore a stern expression.

With outsiders present, Gu Qingwan couldn't joke and laugh with Lu Yuan.

Not even a hint of difference could be shown.

This is the Cabinet, not Chunghua Hall.

Of course, although Gu Qingwan is now extremely stern, she is indifferent.

But upon seeing Lu Yuan, her ruthless beautiful eyes couldn't help but flash a moment of shyness.

It's really because of what happened this morning; it's too embarrassing.

Gu Qingwan was also curious: how did Lu Yuan come back again?

Usually, by this time, Lu Yuan would have rushed home faster than anyone, already on his cart to fetch his wife.

"What are you looking at him for? Hurry up and discuss matters."

"Lu Yuan, come to my side."

Gu Qingwan lightly furrowed her brows, slightly raised her delicate chin, and spoke in a cold voice full of displeasure.

As soon as Gu Qingwan finished speaking, everyone immediately rushed to the table.

Everyone now truly feels a physiological fear of the Emperor.

When the Emperor speaks, everyone can't help but tremble.

It's just... the Emperor's previous thunderous tactics... are too frightening.

Everyone also fears that one day, that lightning will strike them.

Lu Yuan quickly walked to Gu Qingwan's side.

Gu Qingwan sat upright in the chief seat of the Cabinet.

Once Lu Yuan arrived at Gu Qingwan's side, he immediately whispered beside her:

"Are you busy?"

Gu Qingwan looked at Lu Yuan beside her, her voice much softer than before, and whispered:

"The selection of the first batch of cities along the Southern Railway is about to be made; it will take about another half an hour."

"How did you come back?"

"Half an hour?"

"Then just wait here."

"Tonight, don't even think about going home early; once we find the people, Lu Yuan still has to lead this group."

"If Lu Yuan isn't out causing trouble until ten or eleven tonight, there's no way he'll get home early."

"That half hour doesn't matter."

Lu Yuan then said:

"I have something to do, but it's not urgent; let's finish things here first."

Gu Qingwan nodded slightly.

Just looking at Lu Yuan's hair, it's all blown out of shape.

There's hardly any wind today; he must have ridden his cart fast when he came.

Gu Qingwan then whispered as well:

"Go get a chair from the side and sit next to your older sister."

Lu Yuan glanced at the high officials in the room and then said:

"That's not good; maybe I should just go wait outside."

Lu Yuan thought that going outside he could still have a smoke.

Gu Qingwan, meanwhile, couldn't help but glare at Lu Yuan and say:

"What do you mean go out? The sun's about to set; it's freezing outside. Stay honestly by your older sister's side and quickly fetch a chair!"

"Got it."

"Listen to your older sister."

Lu Yuan now understands why Gu Lie is so afraid of Gu Qingwan.

If Gu Qingwan gets stern, her demeanor is indeed a bit intimidating.

Lu Yuan then ran over, moved a stool, and sat not far from Gu Qingwan.

But just as he sat down, he saw Gu Qingwan staring at him, opening her mouth but saying nothing.

Lu Yuan read her lips and knew Gu Qingwan was telling him to sit closer to her.

"Fine, there's nothing I can do."

"After all, who made them the Emperor?"

Afterward, Lu Yuan carried the stool over and leaned it against Gu Qingwan's side.

The distance between them was less than half a meter.

Gu Qingwan was very satisfied.

A smile involuntarily curled at the corner of her mouth.

If it weren't for the crowd here, Gu Qingwan really wanted Lu Yuan to sit directly beside her.

Gu Qingwan always felt especially at ease sitting with Lu Yuan.

Lu Yuan, sitting and waiting, had nothing to do.

Bored and idle, Lu Yuan suddenly opened the system.

Idling is still idling.

This was the first time Lu Yuan had seen so many high-ranking officials together.

After Lu Yuan opened it.

He glanced over.

Instantly, Lu Yuan's face was full of black lines.

What the hell are these things??

All the people from my Siheyuan have moved here, right?!!

That glance swept over.

Good grief...

Damn, not a single one is worth looking at!!

The highest is two stars.

The rest are either one and a half stars or one star.

Especially the three top officials of the Cabinet.

One Senior Premier is a ☆.

Two Vice Premiers are ★.

Lu Yuan wondered, what the hell did I do to provoke these people?

When I previously saw these people in the Chonghua Palace.

Lu Yuan was always polite and courteous.

One should address officials as officials and perform rites when due, yet each of them behaves like this.

Lu Yuan blinked and pondered.

Hmm...

Upon reflection, it actually makes sense.

The things I've done are all to help Gu Qingwan gain prestige.

With Gu Qingwan gaining prestige, these people end up looking like nobodies.

As Gu Qingwan's prestige grows, doesn't that mean the day these people get dealt with is coming sooner?

And I, these days, keep going to the Chonghua Palace every day.

Although, what the two of us do in the Chonghua Palace, outsiders don't know.

But...

Gu Qingwan doting on me doesn't require her to peep through the Chonghua Palace window.

Just like how Gu Qingwan, to make it easier for me to ride into the palace, had the threshold removed—there are many similar things.

Everyone knows the Emperor favors me.

In their eyes, I'm firmly in the Emperor's camp.

No matter how I try to wash it off, it can't be cleaned.

Moreover...

To be honest, Lu Yuan didn't even want to wash it off.

I'm squarely in Gu Qingwan's faction!

Not talking about how it's for the people of the Great Zhou Dynasty.

Just based on my private relationship with Gu Qingwan, could Lu Yuan still refuse to help her?

Lu Yuan felt he had been overly cautious before.

He always thought, don't offend these people.

He just wanted to live his small life well.

But upon second thought, that's not right.

He had already been drawn in; from the day he first entered the Chonghua Palace, these people had taken a dislike to him.

This relationship cannot be changed no matter what.

It's like... Russians could never join NATO, right?

Although Lu Yuan didn't want to feud with them, they already bear a grudge against him.

Alright!

From now on!

No more pretending in front of them!

Anyway, Gu Qingwan has said more than once that she'll eventually deal with these people, so what the hell am I afraid of!

Do I, Lu Yuan, look like a coward!!

I'm a royalist!

A steadfast royalist!

Thinking this, the originally properly seated Lu Yuan suddenly crossed his legs.

The Emperor treats me like a brother; how could imperial affairs not go my way?

Thanks to Zimeiyan Mengchenxie Lao ge for the 1666 book coins reward, thank you very much~

Thank you Hey Ya elder brother for the 1666 coin reward, thank you very much~

Thank you Ke Ze1112 elder brother for the 1500 coin reward, thank you very much~

Thank you Wang Guan Hua elder brother for the 688 coin reward, thank you very much~

Thank you Huang Nian elder brother and the elder brother who regretted after following the wrong path for the 100 coin reward, thank you very much~

……

No longer stuck, things are smoothed out.

However, I still have to watch the World Cup lately; I know you guys are watching too, everybody don't pretend!!

Let's still happily watch the game!!

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