The first county magistrate in history

Chapter 240 The Old Fox Plays Tricks

As expected, Wei Xuelin excitedly said, "Your Majesty, Qin Zheng's calendar and 24-hour system have been thoroughly researched and put into practice within the academy, with remarkable results. Very good, very good..."

After Wei Xuelin finished his report, Xia Mochu also smiled and asked, "Is it difficult to implement?"

Wei Xuelin said, "It's definitely difficult. After all, we're changing a nation's common sense. We still have to follow Qin Zheng's plan and start small, leading to a broader impact. But we still need to do some publicity in advance!"

Xia Mochu was very happy: "Then let's follow his plan."

Wei Xuelin said, "I'm going to find Qin Zheng now. The 24-hour system is inaccurate without a clock."

Xia Mochu nodded: "Thank you for your hard work, Master."

Wei Xuelin left in a hurry and headed straight for Beicheng Mansion.

In Beicheng Mansion, Qin Zheng was reviewing the progress report submitted by Sister Hua and others.

Now, apart from personally controlling the overall situation, Qin Zheng has handed over all other work to Sister Hua and others.

The report says that the product promotion team is ready.

The department store's model team, sales staff, and other staff have also completed training. All of Hongtong County's professional scalpers are now in place.

Just waiting for the department store to open.

Various goods have arrived and are being stored in the department store's underground warehouse, which is heavily guarded.

All products come with beautifully illustrated instructions.

Qin Zheng was very satisfied.

What he wants is to make a big splash!

"Wait for someone, the Grand Tutor wants to see you!" Suddenly, Wu Xiaoyou reported at the door.

Now, Wu Xiaoyou has become Qin Zheng's secretary assistant.

Qin Zheng also noticed Wei Xuelin behind Wu Xiaoyou and greeted him with a smile, "Master, come in!"

Wei Xuelin walked in, his eyes darting around.

Wu Xiaoyou poured a cup of tea for the tutor and walked out.

"Master, what are you looking for?" Qin Zheng wondered.

Wei Xuelin asked, "Where's the clock you mentioned?"

Qin Zheng smiled bitterly, so this is what you were looking for!

"It will take some time. It's a delicate job."

Wei Xuelin was disappointed: "If the clock is not there, how can we implement the 24-hour system?"

Qin Zheng narrowed his eyes slightly: "Are you ready to start implementing it?"

Wei Xuelin was excited: "After our day and night practice, it has been confirmed that it is feasible!"

Qin Zheng was also very happy: "The clock can be produced, but it will take a long time to popularize it. What we want is the concept, the change of the concept and habits of the whole people.

Don't we have sundials and water clocks as our current timekeeping methods? They could be easily adapted to serve as precursors to the 24-hour system, adapting to the transition and gradually replacing it.

Wei Xuelin's eyes lit up: "Why didn't I think of that? Is it difficult?"

Qin Zheng took out a stack of papers from the drawer and handed it to Wei Xuelin: "I've already designed it. It contains the modification methods and design drawings for the sundial and water clock."

Wei Xuelin couldn't wait to take it and was about to take a closer look.

Outside the door, Wu Xiaoyou's voice came: "Meet the Prime Minister!"

Wei Xuelin frowned: "What is he doing here? Qin Zheng, can I take it back and have a look?" Qin Zheng smiled and said, "It's for the Grand Tutor. From now on, the time reform will be led by the Grand Tutor."

Wei Xuelin was overjoyed: "I'm leaving!"

Before he reached the door, Xia Bitu hurried in.

Xia Bitu was startled when he saw Wei Xuelin, and saluted with his fists: "Grandmaster!"

Wei Xuelin snorted coldly and walked away.

Xia Bitu was speechless: "Is this how you should be a teacher?"

Qin Zheng smiled and said, "Taifu doesn't tolerate any sand in his eyes."

Xia Bitu was unhappy: "You said I'm a fool?"

Qin Zheng: "You are not in the central city, why do you come to me for business?"

"Qin Zheng, I'm here to beg you!" Xia Bitu sat down opposite the desk.

Qin Zheng was stunned: "Is there anything you can't solve?"

Xia Bitu's face was not very good: "A bunch of short-sighted things, I am so angry!" Suddenly, he looked at Qin Zheng with a smile: "Guess!"

Qin Zheng: “…”

Very speechless: "Uncle, I'm very busy! Just tell me directly."

Xia Bitu said, "Jinzhong is also planning to develop family workshops and has established a training academy. However, even with high salaries, the artisans refuse to teach and are unwilling to share their skills. These artisans actually think they are superior to those in the other four cities. Isn't that infuriating?"

Qin Zheng thought it was a big deal.

He smiled and said, "Central City is the core of the imperial capital. It's normal for them to feel superior. Craftsmanship is their livelihood, so it's understandable if they don't offer it."

In addition to the unique skills passed down from their ancestors, they also learned many skills from others. Even if they don't share these skills, they will sooner or later become popular.

The general trend is that sooner or later, technological barriers will be broken. This is the problem of whether we can open our minds or not. We must get the work done and not rush it!

Xia Bitu was unhappy: "You have already made great progress in Beicheng, how can I not be anxious?"

Qin Zheng looked at Xia Bitu with a smile. The old man was playing tricks on him again.

However, although the princess was responsible for the transformation of the entire imperial capital, he was actually the one who coordinated it all, and naturally would not refuse to help with the transformation of any urban area.

Xia Bitu was annoyed by Qin Zheng's look: "Why are you looking at me? I'm not a woman!"

Qin Zheng laughed and said, "You're just pretending. Can't you just say it directly if you have something to say? How about this? Let's ask the residents of Central City who are interested in family workshops to select a few smart and capable representatives to come to my North City Training Institute to study. Isn't that what you mean?"

"Hehehe!" Xia Bitu laughed triumphantly, "Little monkey, uncle knows you, and he won't refuse."

Xia Bitu suddenly frowned again. "The Central City can't handle the departmental reforms you're asking for. I don't have the kind of cadres you require... Yes, cadres!"

Qin Zheng said: "Beicheng is a pilot project. Once it succeeds, departmental reforms can be popularized. You don't have to follow suit."

Xia Bitu sighed, "I was hoping to compete with you. So, what's the point of competing?"

Qin Zheng was speechless: "Uncle, this is not a joke. Is it necessary to compete? I lose, okay?"

"Hahaha, okay, then you lose!" Xiabitu accepted it happily.

Qin Zheng: “…”

Asked: "Is there anything else?"

Xia Bitu's face turned serious and he looked at Qin Zheng seriously.

Qin Zheng frowned: "If you have something to say, say it quickly, if you have to fart, fart quickly!"

Xia Bitu: “…”

"vulgar!"

But he still said, "Jinzhong is always being followed. I suspect someone is going to attack him."

"Those righteous people?" Qin Zheng frowned slightly. "Since the Fu Zhen Sect was suppressed, this is inevitable."

Xia Bitu's eyes became sharp, and he looked at Qin Zheng and said, "If anything happens to Jinzhong, don't blame me for anything I do!"

Qin Zheng said nothing and looked at Xia Bitu.

We know that Xia Bitu's words do not mean that he doubted that he did it, but that he had a hidden meaning!