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"If it is built next to the capital, it means that there must be a coal mine near the capital. Does that mean?"

Wei Yang also understands the truth now, so he directly explained all the things that should be said at once.

"The Prime Minister is very right, so this is why the Ministry of Geology was established."

"What does this matter have to do with money?"

"What I'm talking about now has nothing to do with capital, but it tells us that the empire needs greater investment to make the entire steel industry work, and these investments are not only for the establishment of the steel factory, but For some improvements in relative facilities.”

Lin Zexu finally expressed his thoughts at this time.

"I'll just explain everything to you directly. The location required by the steel factory is very demanding. First of all, there must be convenient transportation, and at the same time there must be very rich coal mines, so this is why there must be a convenient location. Conditions, and His Majesty once told us that we hope to build railways and high-speed railways in the future, so at this point, we must also plan the railway now.”

Only after Wei Yang heard this sentence did he realize how troublesome what he had to do now was.

"That is to say, to build a steel plant, [-] million yuan is definitely not enough, right?"

"That's not the case. To build a steel plant, [-] million yuan is enough. In fact, for us, we only need to have a special train and one special train is enough, and the railway station is also used for freight and passenger transport. If it is dual-purpose, naturally there will be no problems, but there is one thing we need to do immediately, that is, railways and roads must be used at the same time, and these are what we lack now."

At this moment, the parliament knows how difficult it is to build a country, especially Wei Yang, who has become the prime minister, is also very ignorant of the current situation.

"I understand the truth now. Are you trying to tell me that what I should do now is very complicated?"

"That's true, Mr. Prime Minister, it is very huge to complete such a project, otherwise, even after the establishment of the steel company, it will not be able to reach full production, and the equipment will be damaged at that time, and the maintenance costs required by that time It's even more expensive."

It seems that this is indeed a very urgent matter.

"The State Council agrees to directly establish a geological department in the entire empire, but it's really hard to say whether coal mines can be found directly near Chang'an City. If you can't find coal mines, are you planning to relocate?"

"If this is the case, we plan to use a very famous water area near Chang'an City, the Weishui River. Everyone knows that such a river can at least ensure smooth shipping. Then we can sometimes reach some land routes by water. Require."

"This is absolutely impossible. The current Wei River is the mother river of the empire. How can we destroy its ecological balance for the sake of development?"

"What if we import steel directly and build the railway first?"

"That's naturally a good way, but who are the railway talents?"

With Wei Yang's words, the entire parliament and the State Council fell into silence.

"I can recommend a person. His name is Zhan Tianyou. He also conducted corresponding investigations and studies in that country in the early years. It can be said that he has a more thorough understanding of trains and railways than us. If he can become a railway repairer If we are the forerunner, then at least we can solve the problem of the steel company going to the official road first, so that we only need to be closer to the mine, and there will be no problems.”

After Wei Yang heard this sentence, he nodded and seemed very satisfied.

"Then this hearing is over. Since the emperor has agreed to grant all the funds to you, then this matter will be handled according to the emperor's wishes. As for the railway repair, we must hurry up and find Zhan Tianyou. Then listen to what his thinking is, it is best to let him meet the emperor directly."

Wei Yang still feels that he should hurry up. Firstly, he should try his best to make the most of the things that should be done, so that it is possible to catch up with all the progress.

Zhang Zhidong finally felt a sense of relief at this time, but now Zhang Yi felt that this matter seemed very difficult.

"Go slowly, my lords. There are some things that really need your help. Since Lin Zexu knows Zhan Tianyou, do you still want to invite him? Let's drink tea directly in the Hall of Qinzheng."

"Coincidentally, he is in Chang'an City now, and he came here with us."

The elated Lin Zexu went straight home and woke up Zhan Tianyou who was sleeping.

"Are you acclimatized? Why do you still choose to sleep now?"

"Since I came to Chang'an City, I don't seem to have done anything until now. Didn't the empire say that it would build a railway? Why hasn't there been any talk yet?"

Zhan Tianyou looked sleepy, but it could be seen that he was also very depressed now.

"Your spring has come. If you want to build a steel plant, you must have a decent railway. And this time, because the steel plant has not been built yet, this special steel is likely to rely on imports. But this time we It is planned to select a site, and after the site is selected, it means to hurry up and build the railway.”

"You mean, we should hurry up and build a railway from the steel company to the official road now, don't you?"

"You are right. Although this kind of railway is not a large railway for passenger and freight transport, but I think once this matter is successful, at least the steel company will also build it, so that you can put all your own plans in place. Make it, and once the steel company gives you the corresponding products, can't you use these things for relative construction?"

At this moment, Zhan Tianyou suddenly felt that he seemed to have missed something.

"Then what should we do now?"

"Hurry up and get up, I'll take you to see the Prime Minister, Minister Wang, and Master Zhang Zhidong is waiting for us there now."

"Then wait for me for a while, at least I have to wash my face and put on some clothes. I can't just go to see a Prime Minister, Minister Wang, in such a sloppy manner?"

"Then hurry up, this is the best way to improve yourself."

Zhan Tianyou got up quickly, and finished all the things that should be done in the fastest time.

"How do you see me now? Can I go?"