Zhu Yunye didn't believe it when he heard that Han Du had demolished the machinery workshop.
"What did you say? Did Duke Zhen Guo really demolish the machinery workshop?"
"Your Majesty, no, it was not demolished, but was torn down into several small workshops." The eunuch was afraid that Zhu Yunye would misunderstand, so he quickly and carefully explained, "The Zhenguo Duke's Mansion has found a place two days ago, and is now working hard. It’s a construction workshop.”
"I know." Zhu Yunye waved his hands nonchalantly and whispered, "What does he want to do?"
The eunuch didn't know what Duke Zhen Guo wanted to do. Many people even wanted to know what Duke Zhen Guo wanted to do, but no one heard a word.
Just as Zhu Yunye was silent, another eunuch came in to report.
"Reporting to your Majesty, the Duke of Zhenguo is asking for an audience."
Um? Zhu Yunye was stunned for a moment, then laughed and nodded: "Quick pass."
"I pay my respects to the emperor." Han Du saluted with his hands in hand.
Zhu Yunye raised his hand with a smile, "Uncle, why are you so polite? Get back on your feet quickly."
"Thank you, Your Majesty." Han Du nodded and straightened up.
Before Han Du could speak, Zhu Yunye couldn't wait to ask: "I heard that my uncle split up the machinery workshop. Why is that?"
Han Du raised his head and glanced at Zhu Yunye, don't you know why you are doing this?
But since Zhu Yunye was pretending to be confused, Han Du didn't bother to expose it.
Since Zhu Yunye dared to ask, Han Du dared to chat with him, "Although the machinery workshop has made a lot of things in recent years and made some money, its stamina is weak. Instead of just dragging it out to eat from the big pot, it is better to split it up Everyone looks for a way out.”
"Everyone has a way to make a living?" Zhu Yunye's heart moved, as if he had some insights, but he still couldn't grasp it.
Han Du spoke very fast and smiled: "Let me take steel as an example. Since trains were not manufactured, there was no need for a large amount of steel and the workshops did not make steel much. And those who make steel cannot go to other places." Not only do they have some free time to work in the workshop, but they also need to be paid monthly salaries, which is a huge expense for the workshop."
"After the split, they had to find ways to make a living, which also reduced the burden on the machinery workshop."
Zhu Yunye's eyes lit up. This method seems good, right? But after pondering for a moment, he frowned slightly and said in confusion: "But they can't sell steel like this, so how can they make a living?"
Han Du lowered his head slightly and spoke with a smile: "Isn't this why I came to the palace to beg the emperor?"
Zhu Yunye was stunned for a moment, wondering what this matter had to do with him, "What do you want to do?"
Han Du smiled and bowed, "The steel workshop has just been split up, so we have to find some work for them, right? I want to plead with the emperor to build another railway track, and ask for the emperor's permission."
Building railway tracks... Zhu Yunye did not expect Han Du to have this idea. If more railway tracks are built, of course a large amount of steel will be needed, which will revitalize the steel workshops.
For Zhu Yunye, this was something that could be decided with a simple nod, but he pondered for a long time but did not agree.
He forced a smile and said: "Uncle, after all, this matter concerns the imperial court. I am not good at it. I still need to see the imperial court's opinion."
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Han Du looked at Zhu Yunye speechlessly. What he said was so false that even a fool would not believe it.
How strong is Zhu Yunye's desire for power? Even his own uncle has to be on guard.
And since he went to sea, he quickly grasped the imperial power firmly in his hands. In just a few years, the entire court was now completely dominated by him.
In other words, Zhu Yunye's words were just an excuse. He didn't want to agree, at least for now.
Han Du did not force it, and smiled and said: "In that case, I will go back and wait for the news."
"Uncle, wait a minute." Zhu Yunye stretched out his hand and said, "My mother has been missing my uncle a lot lately. Why don't you go visit your mother?"
Zhu Yunye also knew that his refusal could not be hidden from Han Du. Since the relationship with Han Du was still harmonious, he thought of comforting him.
A smile suddenly bloomed on Han Du's face and he nodded: "Then I will go now."
...
As soon as Han Du left, Zhu Yunye loudly ordered, "Come here."
"My slave is here." The eunuch beside him quickly bowed and responded.
"It is reported that Wang Yuanji and the ministers of various ministries are here to see you."
"yes."
After giving instructions, Zhu Yunye sat back down at his desk to review the memorial. When he raised his head again, he happened to see the eunuch walking forward and saying, "Your Majesty, the Chief Assistant Wang and all the ministers have arrived."
Zhu Yunye nodded, put down the Zhubu, and picked up the ginseng tea.
"Declarate it."
Wang Yuanji, wearing a vermilion court dress, strode to the front and led the six people behind him in, saluting in unison.
After the ceremony, Zhu Yunye stretched out his hand to indicate, "Please sit down."
"Thank you, Your Majesty."
The seven people bowed and saluted one after another before sitting on the golden pier.
Zhu Yunye saw that Wang Yuanji only had his butt on Jin Dun, which was completely different from Han Du's sitting posture, with caution and respect for him.
I am very satisfied with Wang Yuanji.
Seeing that several people were sitting upright and waiting for him to give orders first, Zhu Yunye said happily: "You may be thinking why I summoned you today?"
Several people raised their heads one after another, looked at each other, and finally looked at Wang Yuanji.
Wang Yuanji said with a smile on his face: "Please ask your Majesty to clear up my doubts."
Zhu Yunye nodded and briefly explained Han Du's request to everyone. Finally he asked: "What do you think?"
When several people heard that Han Du wanted to build another railway track, they had a big reaction.
In particular, Deng Cheng, the minister of the Ministry of Industry, was even more excited. His face turned red with excitement. Before anyone else could speak, he couldn't wait to say: "Your Majesty, building the railway track will be extremely profitable. The imperial court can build it by itself."
The Ministry of Rites, the Ministry of Criminal Affairs, the Ministry of Justice, and the Minister of War all listened quietly without any reaction. Anyway, this matter had little to do with them. The emperor called them all here just to take care of their emotions.
Of course, if they have ideas, they can put them forward. But as long as they don't really have an opinion on this, they generally won't speak rashly.
But after listening to Deng Cheng's words, Qu Shen, the Minister of Household Affairs, could not sit still. He was very concerned about this matter and immediately objected: "You said it quite easily. Do you know how much it would cost to build a railway track like the one from Beijing to Shanghai County?"
"Of course I know it will cost a lot, but won't it be possible to pay it back in a few years? Although it costs a lot of money now, after the cost is paid back, the annual profits will be extremely objective." Deng Cheng said nonchalantly. After a pause, Deng Cheng suddenly showed a smile of deep understanding: "Don't you often complain about the empty treasury of the imperial court? If there is more revenue from the railway tracks every year in the future, wouldn't it be possible for the treasury to be much better off?"
Qu Shen smiled coldly and said with emphasis: "You don't think that every railway track can make money like the one from Beijing to Shanghai County? Why is this railway track profitable? That's because a large amount of maritime cargo and manpower need to go this way. Road. The profit from sea trade is quite objective, so they are willing to take it. If you switch to other routes and see, without the demand of sea traders, let alone make money, whether you can recover the money is a question. "
Deng Cheng couldn't help but get angry when he saw Qu Shen pushing back and forth, and said angrily with a straight face: "I think you are deliberately going against me."
"I'm just talking about things as they happen. You don't show your thoughts at all." Qu Shen responded without any sign of weakness.
...
Seeing that the two of them were about to start a quarrel when they just said, "You come and I go back and forth," Zhu Yunye suddenly shouted: "That's enough!"
As soon as Zhu Yunye opened his mouth, the two of them immediately stopped their blushing posture and sat back on the Jindun angrily.
Zhu Yunye glared at the two of them respectively, but he did not decide directly. Instead, he looked at Wang Yuanji and smiled: "What do Wang Aiqing think?"
Wang Yuanji first nodded towards Zhu Yunye, then looked at Qu Shen and Deng Cheng each.
Finally, he looked back at Zhu Yunye and smiled in response: "Your Majesty, I thought there was no need to trouble the Duke of Zhen. It would be better for the imperial court to build it itself."
Zhu Yunye was very surprised by Wang Yuanji's answer. A smile appeared on his face, and he asked with a bit of condescension: "Oh? What do you think? Tell me?"
Wang Yuanji was Han Du's favorite disciple. Zhu Yunye originally thought that he would speak for Han Du, but he did not expect to get such an answer.
Wang Yuanji remained calm and explained with a smile: "The profits of the railway tracks are very objective. I think the court wants to keep this in its hands and cannot fake it to others."
When Deng Cheng heard this, a smile suddenly broke out on his face, and he glanced at Qu Shen proudly.
Qu Shen suddenly became anxious and glared at Deng Chen complainingly: "Don't you just want the Ministry of Industry to take over the construction of the railway tracks? For the sake of your Ministry of Works, you don't even care about the safety of the imperial court?"
After finishing speaking, he couldn't help but look at Wang Yuanji and said urgently: "Wang Chief Assistant, I'm afraid the treasury cannot come up with so much money."
Wang Yuanji smiled warmly and nodded towards Qu Shen, extending his hand to signal him to be calm.
"The lack of money in the treasury is indeed a problem, but it can be solved." Then Wang Yuanji smiled and avoided looking at Zhu Yunye.
Zhu Yunye frowned suddenly, couldn't help but take a step back, and refused first: "What do you think I'm going to do?"
The emperor has money in his treasury!
This was a well-known thing in the Ming Dynasty, so Zhu Yunye thought at first glance that Wang Yuanji was trying to trick him.
He quickly said: "Don't count on me. The money in the internal treasury is all prepared for the county schools all over the world, but there is nothing extra for you."
The inner treasury is certainly more than enough to support the county schools all over the world, but Zhu Yunye still has to cry for poverty. And he always had only one reason, and that was Tianxiaxianxue.
But don’t underestimate this reason, one trick can be used all over the world. The most important thing for the people in the world is reading. If anyone dares to object at this time, I am afraid that the people in the world will drown him alive without Zhu Yunye taking action.
Of course Wang Yuanji would not risk the world's disapproval, but he had other ways.
