After being reborn as a man, the woman improved her family's fortunes through education.

Chapter 588: Received the blueprints, ready to begin construction.

The mobilization meeting lasted until lunchtime, but Qiu Cheng didn't want to delay everyone's lunch and directly announced the meeting's adjournment.

At this point, everyone's enthusiasm for the blueprints had reached a certain level, and they were just waiting for the blueprints from the Ministry of Works.

Chen Lin acted quickly and did not disappoint those who were eagerly waiting. By evening, the blueprints had been delivered to Qiu Cheng.

The drawings were rolled up and placed in a bamboo tube, which was sealed with a wooden stopper and wax.

The bamboo tube was then placed inside a waterproof and moisture-proof oilcloth bag with a drawstring. Once the drawstring is tightened, it can be carried directly on the back, making it sturdy and secure.

This packaging method is similar to that used by the Jiang family when they took the imperial examinations. It has to be said that cautious people are generally similar in this respect.

The soldier responsible for delivering the blueprints handed the oilcloth bag to Qiu Cheng and, without even taking a break, went straight back to report.

"Ugh! What an impatient person! Couldn't they at least have a drink of water before they leave?"

Qiu Cheng was unaware that Chen Lin had chosen him precisely because of his impatient nature. Chen Lin would assign slow-paced people other tasks, such as picking out mung beans from sesame seeds.

"Father, are they blueprints?"

"Yes, it was just delivered and it's still warm."

"Dad, hurry up and open it! I've been eagerly waiting for this, but now that the blueprints have arrived, you're not even in a hurry to look at them?"

Qiu Cheng rolled his eyes at his son. What do you mean by stretching his neck so long? Is he a tortoise or a turtle? You brat!

"I just got this. You have good eyesight, so you can untie this knot. I don't know who tied it, but I've been trying to untie it for ages and it's really tight."

Who else? Of course, it's Chen Lin's faction, who are afraid of any mistakes in the blueprints, and they're putting in their best effort.

"I'll do it, I'll do it. How tight can it be? Dad, you just have bad eyesight."

Half an hour later, Qiu Feng wiped the sweat from his brow and felt utterly stupid.

Is this cloth bag something precious? Why bother untying it yourself? Wouldn't it be easier to just cut it open with a pair of scissors?

It's treated like some rare treasure, no, no, it's treated like a gift from the emperor.

Sigh~ It's all his father's fault, he misled him from the very beginning!

After the father and son shifted blame to each other, they finally took the blueprints out of the bamboo tube.

Perhaps because it was hard-won, the father and son looked at the blueprints with the same gaze they would give their first love.

"Father, are these blueprints really from the Ministry of Works?"

"Hmm, could it be that he came from the Ministry of Rites? Don't tell me you're asking such a silly question, or you'll say he's my own son."

"No, Father, I mean, which great talent in the Ministry of Works—cough, I mean, which official has this talent and has been keeping it hidden all this time, never showing it off before?!"

Qiu Feng's words surprised Qiu Cheng, who was engrossed in examining the details of the blueprints. "Oh my, I didn't realize it until you mentioned it, but now that you've said it, I'm increasingly impressed by how exquisite the blueprints are."

It's not just exquisitely crafted, it's almost as if it were made by superhuman means.

The lines are straight, even, smooth, and natural, without any signs of pause or modification. If this is a collaboration between multiple people, then why are their strokes so consistent?

If it was done by one person, how could such a huge workload be completed in just a few days? Does this person have three heads and six arms?

I can’t figure it out, I really can’t figure it out!

Qiu Feng, with a "See! I told you so!" expression, continued to ask, "Father, do you want to write a letter and have the soldier delivering the blueprints take it back on his way?"

"I'm really curious to ask Lord Jiang who designed these blueprints."

"That's too late!"

"Huh? What's too late?"

Qiu Cheng said helplessly, "There wasn't even time to write or send the letter. The messenger didn't even have a sip of water before riding straight back to the capital!"

"So rushed? You're really impatient! Then let's send someone back another day to ask. Anyway, no matter who made it, this drawing is definitely a good one."

"Father, let the craftsmen see it!"

Qiu Cheng glanced at the already darkening sky and said, "Let's do it tomorrow. It's getting late, and those who go to bed early are probably already in bed."

"Well, that works too. Anyway, we can start assigning tasks and getting started tomorrow."

At this point, Qiu Cheng's lips curled up slightly, "Yes, we can officially start work tomorrow, at least we won't waste money."

Qiu Cheng felt a little distressed that the company had provided meals and wages for the past few days.

However, there was nothing I could do; it was the Second Prince's decision, and I could only carry it out.

The next morning, the workers arrived at the dock construction site early. They thought they would have to wait another day in vain, but they finally saw the true face of the ship's blueprints.

"As expected of a product from the Ministry of Works, it is truly a masterpiece."

"Sigh, we still need to study more. We've been building ships all our lives, and no one else has ever been able to draw up such detailed blueprints all at once."

"I can draw the outline, but look at the internal structure and the precise control of the proportions of each part. It would be impossible to draw this without decades of drafting experience."

"This must have been personally designed by an elder. To be able to build a ship with such advanced blueprints in our lifetime is something we can brag about for generations!"

"Who says otherwise? Oh my, our descendants will have something to brag about, haha."

Several key technical personnel carefully passed the blueprints around, afraid of accidentally damaging them.

Actually, they didn't need to be so careful, since Jiang Xiaoqi had made countless copies of the same blueprints in the bamboo tube.

Of course, there are also close-up views, all of which Qiu Cheng brought to the dock.

"Don't worry too much, everyone. There are backups of these blueprints. The one you have will stay with Foreman Liu."

I also have some enlarged views here. Find the section you're responsible for and take it home to study and figure out where to start.

Upon hearing that there were backups and partial images, everyone was even more impressed by the professionalism and dedication of the Ministry of Works officials.

Oh dear, their Great Zhou Dynasty isn't just full of officials who hold positions without doing their jobs; there are also officials who actually get things done.

They previously generalized and condemned everyone, which was truly wrong.

And this Lord Qiu in front of us, he eats the same food as them at the dock, and he does everything himself. He seems to be a good official.

Qiu Cheng had no idea how these people viewed him; he ate the workers' meals simply to save money.

Moreover, the Second Prince had instructed that the workers' meals were not bad at all, and were quite nutritious.

"Let's get to work!"

"Let's get to work!"

"Let's get to work!"

"Let's get to work!"

The workers' chants grew louder and louder, followed by the crackling of at least ten thousand firecrackers.

The dock was covered with festive red cloth. This red cloth would not be wasted; it would be distributed equally among the workers as a way to bring good luck.

Lord Qiu bought the surplus stock through an acquaintance, so it was very cheap and he didn't feel too bad about sending it out.

Truly, a thrifty and hardworking adult.