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As he led the way, he explained the situation to the two of them in detail.
"Why aren't they wearing clothes in such a cold weather?"
In front of an empty stone mountain, dozens of men in long pants were working hard. There were some who were carrying the stones, while some were hitting them … It's all stone.
"They are lazy. They work very tirelessly every day and they don't want to put on their clothes. They don't allow their families to bring anything in, so when they visit, they can only talk to each other from a distance …"
The three of them ascended a tall tower made of wood and looked at these people from afar.
"Young Master Chen, this time our team will surpass your team. Seeing that our team has more than fourteen sides of stones today, we've completed the entire day's mission!"
"Humph, we're not any worse than you guys. Brothers, do your best!"
"Your majesty, look at this. This is the Imperial Advisor's method. Divide up into groups and take their positions. These people are so powerful, I think they are talented even in the military. It's such a waste for those prisoners from decades ago. After they were released, they became sick and weakened, all because of lack of exercise …"
Iron Face spoke very little. Even after ten years, he didn't have that much to add up to. However, he just couldn't stop talking. The more he spoke, the more excited he got.
"Think about it Your Majesty, if we had used this method more than ten years ago, how many contributions would those criminals have to make to the country. Not only would our bodies be strengthened, the matter would also be done.
"Iron Face, I heard that you've never married before. How about I give you a marriage?"
"Your Majesty …"
How could this be? Why was it related to him again?
"Iron mask, three years ago you were so heavily injured. Did you leave any problems behind?"
"No, this subject thanks the empress for saving my life!" Your Majesty, this subject has only been interested in prisons for the rest of my life.
"Alright, Yan Wuzhan, stop messing around. Iron mask, bring me pen and paper, I will tell you how to build the necessary places."
"We will build a bathroom here, and use a bamboo tube to take the water from the mountain. Put a boiler here, and the water will be placed in this furnace. The bottom of the bath will be lit, and hot water will be used to bathe every day."
"There are also these regulations. Join …"
Dongfang Ning passed on many modern management concepts to him, allowing him to slowly figure it out. He needed to spend money and write his own application form, prison was not to be underestimated, the amount of wealth he could create every day was no less than that of a large factory. The number of criminals in the world added up was a terrifying one, and he hoped that not too many would be able to commit a crime in the future.
"Ironface after the wedding, you will be in charge of bringing this prison system to every corner of the country!"
"Understood ~"
These were the secrets of the imperial court. They were usually kept secret from the public, so keeping them secret made it even more difficult for people to come into contact with illegal matters.
"It's too slow to hit rocks like this. Tomorrow I'll get someone to bring you some explosives. That thing can be used to mine stones very quickly."
"Oh right, his food isn't too bad. It can be added according to the team's results. For example, that team has outstanding results. Reward a chicken leg or something, let them compete with each other and know how difficult it is to work …"
The three of them chatted as they arrived at a torture chamber. They saw a rich old master dressed in rich clothes visiting his son, who was also his grandson.
Dongfang Ning stopped and listened in on their conversation.
"My son, you've suffered …"
"Dad, you can go back, we'll be fine here, every morning we have to listen to the officer's orders, they won't beat me up, they won't use punishment, once we're done, we'll do something about it, don't worry about me, I know I'm going down the wrong path, I'll reform myself, and I won't implicate the family, dad, go back quickly, tell my mom not to worry, I'll get out of the prison as soon as possible, and if I do what I can do, I'll reduce the punishment, don't cry …" Woo … "Tell my brother to be a good man, wuu …"
"Your younger brother went to take the Imperial Examinations. The organizer had originally crossed out his name, but later on he heard that the Emperor said he was innocent and could serve the country even if he had the ability …" "You, what do you want me to say about you … wuu …"
Just then, a prison guard walked out from the side and said expressionlessly:
"The visiting time is a stick of incense. Now that the time is up, old master Qiu, go back. Someone, bring the criminal back!"
The father and son parted reluctantly. Old Master Qiu stuffed a stack of silver notes into the jailer's hands. "Little Brother, please take care of my son here. Don't let anyone hit him …"
"Rest assured Old Master Qiu, nothing will happen, please go back!"
After the guard left, he took out the banknotes and counted them. "So much money! One thousand silver taels for one strike. Our prison has earned another fortune!"
Another jailer came in from the shadows and put away the teacups on the table. "This place has only been in operation for a month. We've already received several tens of thousands of taels of silver. Haha, if this goes on, our Forbidden Mountain will be the wealthiest …"
Yan Wuzhan was confused, "Iron mask, what's going on?"
"Your Majesty, these people are rich. Why not use their money to do our work? Besides, many officials use their own methods to secretly gather money. However, I use every silver tael on official business, so the only money my brothers can spend is in salary."
Dongfang Ning thought to herself. This steel-faced man was a nimble one.
"There are detailed records of all the accounts here. Who sent who? What time and what day were the gifts? There are records to be found …"
"Alright, I'm not blaming you. In the future …" "Everyone's salary will be doubled!"
"Thank you, your majesty!"
"You can't ask the prisoner's family for money, you have to be careful!"
"Yes sir!"
The two of them stayed here for half a day before returning to the capital. In the evening, they ate dinner together with Hai Gu and the others. After all, Yan Wuzhan had no parents and Yan Qimeng's family was his cousin.
Dongfang Ning's meals would never meet Royal standards, but everyone liked her. Yan Wuzhan was at ease when he saw Dongfang Ning obediently staying at the palace every day.
"After the wedding, I want to let Lu Sicong go!"
"Aren't you afraid that he will try to steal your throne?"
"The empress of mine has the hearts of the people of the world, who can snatch her away? Ning'er, we are happy now, aren't we? After the marriage, there will be a general amnesty, and all the criminals will be sentenced or released."
"It's too early for you to think about it. We haven't investigated the matters regarding Ye Family yet. What kind of background does Ye Yun have exactly? Why do you all listen to her?"
"There are too many things a hero can do for a beauty. It's just that my Ning'er doesn't know about it."
"I can't be bothered with you, I'm sleepy!"
"Then I'll go out and see the paper!"
This person, with a good Imperial Study, didn't go, but instead brought a bunch of fortifications into her Phoenix Perching Palace, guarding her as if she was a criminal!
In fact, she felt extremely sweet in her heart. She finally had her other half in this life. He was just like her other half; they were indispensable.