Zhao Kai paid more attention to the Weaponry Supervisor than the Imperial City Department.
Firearms were the foundation of the rise of the Great Song.
It was also the foundation of Zhao Kai.
All the officials in the Military Equipment Supervisor had been replaced by their own people.
The other forces could forget about getting involved.
The Ministry of Works also formed a separate division, called the Steam Division.
Zhao Kai designed it for the development of steam engines.
The influence of the steam engine on humans was self-evident.
There's a saying that goes,"The essence of human beings is to boil water."
All human civilization was built on boiling water.
It was not just the steam engine.
Even nuclear power plants worked by boiling water.”
If they had a steam engine, Great Song's production capacity would definitely soar.
The structure of a steam engine was relatively simple.
The simplest steam engine consisted of a container (boiler) for boiling water, a cylinder with a valve, a splitter box, a transmission device, and a flywheels.
In fact, it was a combination of a container, a pipe, a sliding component (a valve), a connecting rod, and a wheel.
With the ability of the Great Song Ministry of Works, it was completely possible to make it.
There was no doubt that whether it was the file workshop, the firearms workshop, or the steam department, they all needed a lot of money.
The person in charge of the finances of the Great Song was the prime minister, Cai Jing.
Cai Jing was a prince and had never gotten along with Zhao Kai.
Now, Zhao Kai's edge had suppressed the Crown Prince.
Cai Jing still had no intention of changing sides.
It was not that he was loyal to the Crown Prince.
However, it was easier to control the Crown Prince's mind.
If he supported Crown Prince Zhao Huan to ascend the throne, he could continue to control the government.
Zhao Kai was different.
Cai Jing felt more and more confused.
He originally thought that Zhao Kai was like the officials, a talented prince who loved art and was not a threat to the Crown Prince.
Who knew that Yun Wang Zhao Kai would actually take over the Palace Division without a sound and take control of the world's military forces.
On the surface, the death of the dozens of civil officials a few days ago was the work of bandits, but anyone with discerning eyes knew that it was definitely related to Gao Qiu.
But behind Gao Qiu was Yun Wang.
It was unexpected.
Yun King was actually so ruthless under his gentle and easy-going appearance.
If he ascended the throne, he would definitely not have a good life.
What Cai Jing didn't expect was that the officials actually gave the Ministry of Works to Yun Wang.
When Crown Prince Zhao Huan found out, he broke down and cried again.
He had given them soldiers and horses, and now he had given them to the Ministry of Works.
Would she give him the entire empire in the future?
He finally managed to appease the Crown Prince.
Cai Jing had promised again and again that he would help him ascend the throne.
He looked at the funding application submitted by the Ministry of Works.
Cai Jing sneered,"Five million strings the moment he opened his mouth? The Ministry of Works sure has big words."
The adjutant beside him whispered,"Prime Minister, Yun Wang is also in charge of the Ministry of Works. Isn't it not good for you to reject it directly?"”
"Rules are rules."
Cai Jing proudly took a sip of tea." Not to mention Prince Yun, even His Majesty has to follow the rules. They didn't meet the requirements for approval."”
After a pause, he continued,"Forget it, for the sake of Yun Wang, I'll give them 100,000 strings. This is already an extra favor from this old man."”
The news was sent back to the Ministry of Works.
The pale-faced eunuch Zhou Jin was the first to get angry.""A hundred thousand? Who is Minister Cai trying to disgust? Your Highness, why don't we go and reason with the officials?”
Zhao Kai smiled slightly." Cai Jing is doing this because he knows that I won't go to the government. If we follow the procedures and approval, it will take at least half a year. He has the right."”
Lu Zhishen's eyes widened in anger." Your Highness, just one word from you and I'll go and pluck Cai Jing's head."”
"There's no need."
"Without Butcher Zhang, do you think I'll still eat pigs with feathers?" Zhao Kai smiled indifferently.”
"It's just making money."
Zhao Kai had too many ways to make money in his mind.
Not only could he make money, but he could also make a lot of money.
The first was wine.
In the Northern Song Dynasty, salt, iron, wine, and tea were monopolized by the government.
In layman's terms, it was made by the government, transported by the government, and sold by the government.
Just like tobacco in the future, merchants all over the world purchased from the government and issued a license to sell.
This was promising.
The wine in the Song Dynasty was basically fermented wine. Distilled wine only appeared in the Yuan Dynasty.
The alcohol content of fermented wine was only 10 to 20 degrees.
Drinking it was not satisfying at all.
If he could brew a higher alcohol content distilled liquor, it would definitely sell sold well hotcakes.
Great Song's trade was developed.
Merchants from all over the world also came to the Song Dynasty to do business. Distilled wine was imperative.
This was the first reason.
Then there was salt.
In ancient times, most people ate mineral salt, so salt was lumpy and had many impurities. It was bitter and astringent.
This was even simpler. By purifying it with slaked lime and soda ash, one could obtain better refined salt.
Sea salt was also universal.
Once sea salt was produced, merchants from other countries would flock to it.
The silver naturally came rolling in.
Zhao Kai could earn a lot of money just by using the distilled liquor and refined salt.
Unfortunately, the salt and iron monopoly belonged to the third division.
The three divisions also belonged to Cai Jing.
"We have to think of a way to snatch the salt and iron monopoly from Cai Jing.”
Zhao Kai suddenly laughed." I'm thinking of something when I'm at my limit. I suddenly plan to go around the world and take a look."”
"Lu Da, Lin Chong, pick 30 elites from the marriage officer and set off with me.”
"Zhou Ji, Zhou Jin, you two stay in the capital. If there is any movement, immediately send a message to me.”
"Yang Zhi, you are in charge of the safety of the Imperial Residence.”
"Yes, Your Highness," everyone replied in unison.”
It was not easy to deal with Cai Jing. This old fox was flawless and scheming.
The same could not be said for the people around him.
For example, the Prefect of the Daming Manor, Secretary Liang.
Cai Jing's son-in-law was not only a corrupt official, but he had also done many evil things in the Daming Mansion.
This time, he would start with him.
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