Royal Gold Magistrate

A huge prototype steam engine is placed in the backyard of Taoyuan County Government.

There were several banquet tables around, and the sumptuous wine and dishes were already filled, but only Li Yuanzhao was drinking the wine leisurely in the seats.

Emperor Jing and all the officials circled around the steam engine to observe.

Every now and then someone reaches out and touches it.

Seeing this strange-looking iron lump, although everyone was puzzled.

But obviously it has an inseparable relationship with the train I took today.

As soon as Fangzheng arrived, all the officials rushed forward impatiently: "Master Fang, why did you come, tell me quickly, your appetite has been fascinated for a long time, tell everyone quickly."

Fangzheng smiled and raised his hands: "Everyone should be hungry too. I'll tell you all while eating and listening, and I'll explain everything to everyone right away."

"Today is a historic moment, destined to make everyone unforgettable in this life, please sit down!"

Historic moment?

Hearing what Fang Zhengyi said was so big, everyone's expressions became solemn.

If someone had dared to make such wild words before, they would have scoffed at them.

But today, after experiencing such steel giants as trains, they really believed in most of them in their hearts.

That is the sensory impact that has never been experienced in this life!

When Emperor Jing sat down with all the officials, although many of them were empty stomachs, no one moved their chopsticks, and they all blinked and stared at Fang Zhengyi.

Fangzheng took a deep breath, and walked to the steam engine under the expectant eyes of everyone.

He patted the steel fuselage with emotion, and said softly: "This is the heart of the train, the steam engine."

"As the name suggests, its power comes from the steam generated by boiling water, just like the water wheel is powered by the river, and the horse-drawn cart is powered by horses. The source of inspiration comes from my reading of sages at night and making tea around the stove. understood at the same time.”

"Water is good for all things, and its shape is infinitely changeable. With this discovery, I combined the wisdom of the ancients, and with the current science, I started to set up a team to study how to use this power." Fang Zheng narrated without rushing.

This traditional culture is first-class, and the pursuit is stability, but sometimes it is a saline-alkali ground for science. Regardless of what the ancestors said, first post it to him, stack the buffs, and seize the moral high ground.

Whoever opposes the steam engine is against the wisdom of the ancestors!

Sure enough, when Fangzheng talked about the way of water, many people expressed satisfaction.

Let me just say... Sure enough, the ancestors of such a miraculous thing have long been aware of it!

Fang Zhengyi continued: "As for how to use the power of steam, there are countless difficulties. From Taoyuan County to today's smooth opening of the railway, the total amount of silver invested by all kinds of people exceeds ten million taels!"

"I, Fangzheng, can frankly say that I have dedicated everything for His Majesty and the country..."

Obviously no one listened to the last half of the sentence, and everyone was immersed in the shock of tens of thousands of taels.

Everyone knows that Fangzheng is rich. After all, many people like to travel to Taoyuan County without incident.

There are a variety of products here, the atmosphere is open, and there are many tricks, and the common people can say that they are all rich!

Since the common people are so rich, Fang Zhengyi has a greedy character, so where does the wealth come from?

However, how much wealth he owns has always been a mystery.

But today, everyone seems to have glimpsed the 'tip of the iceberg'.

Emperor Jing was deeply moved.

Earlier, Fang Zhengyi promised to transfer [-]% of Taoyuan County's income into domestic funds.

Although two or three thousand taels of silver are regularly given out every year.

But compared with the booming development of Taoyuan County, and Fangzheng's many industries, plus his fantastic ability to absorb money, [-]% should be far more than this amount.

Although he wanted to ask in person several times, he finally held back. At first it was out of Fang Zhengyi's trust, and later he became a son-in-law. He couldn't take the initiative to ask half of his son for money.

Two or thirty thousand taels a year is quite a lot, and he has never had a son-in-law who confessed as much as Fang Zhengyi!

Today, the confusion in my heart is completely removed.

It turns out that everything is for the country!

"Your Majesty does not think that your ministers are despicable, but you are in vain. The two counselors are in the Taoyuan, and the counselors are grateful for the affairs of the world, so you allow your majesty to drive away..."

"Ahem! Master Fang, let's get down to business!" An angry reminder came from the crowd.

Fangzheng regained his composure, and continued: "It has been more than ten years since the idea of ​​the steam engine was initially conceived, and today's railway train has finally been achieved!"

"Then you must be wondering whether the train can really stand the test of time. According to the internal test data of Dongjiao University, I can tell you clearly that this car..." Fang Zheng prolonged his tone as soon as he said this.

It wasn't until everyone's eyes turned from anxiety to anger that they announced loudly: "The locomotive loaded with the latest steam engine can have a traction of up to [-] catties at the moment!"

"And the resource it consumes every half hour is the coal used to boil water. It only costs five taels of silver in exchange for silver taels! Five taels!"

As soon as Fangzheng stretched his arms and stretched his fingers, his voice suddenly became passionate: "Ten taels! It is a miracle that people and goods with a total weight of [-] catties can be transported for hundreds of miles! A new chapter can be written today."

"Do you understand? From today, history will be divided into two parts, before the train and after the train!"

Change history!

Emperor Jing and all the officials were struck by lightning, and their brains fell into chaos.

With a load of [-] jin, the speed is fast, and only cheap coal is needed.

What kind of canals, roads and bridges will be ruthlessly crushed under such crazy efficiency!

Fang Zhengyi readjusted his emotions, and his voice was low: "Today is just the beginning."

"Please imagine, if one day all the railways are laid in my country, what will the world be like?"

"The troubles of the border towns have been completely eliminated from now on. If it were changed to the past when the Jin Kingdom's military strength was at its peak, our strong soldiers in Dajing would be able to go straight to the frontier!"

"It is not necessary to take the imperial examination once every three years. Some of those poor scholars travel thousands of miles to prepare to go to Beijing for the examination more than half a year in advance. With the train, they will not be tired of the journey!"

"The decree of the imperial court will be more accessible than ever. It is no longer an illusion that today's affairs will be completed tomorrow. Many countries will be vulnerable to chronic diseases!"

"And the cost of transporting grain will be reduced several times. If there is another grain disaster like Jianjiang, we can deliver all the grain to the disaster area within ten days across the country."

"From then on, exile will become the dream punishment of all corrupt officials and crafty..."

Fang Zhengyi's voice became more passionate as he spoke.

Emperor Jing's hands were already shaking, and the rumbling of the train began to ring in Baiguan's mind.

But Fang Zhengyi still had no intention of stopping, and continued to shout loudly: "Do you think this is over?"

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