"Well, yes, we do need to build the rails first!"
Ying Zheng felt that this made sense. After nodding, he coughed twice, "Ahem..."
The ministers immediately understood and quickly returned to their positions to stand. The drawings were sent back to Jingfu and placed on the dragon case!
"All my dear friends, the train has also seen it. As long as it is built well, it can travel thousands of miles in a day. It can transport troops, grain, and cargo. It is an existence that benefits the country and the people...!"
Ying Zheng sat on the dragon chair and explained all the advantages of trains that Xiao Zhengtai had explained to them before.
"Trains are a business passed down from generation to generation. As long as the imperial court is around, trains can continue to make money. Because the railway tracks have to continue to be built, our generation may not see much benefit, but it will definitely benefit future generations. Everyone can consider it. If you want Those who wish to invest in shares should register with Zhang Shangshu!"
After Ying Zheng finished speaking, he leaned on the dragon chair and waited for the courtiers' reaction.
"How about it? Do you want to buy a share?"
"I don't know, we've never heard of this stuff before!"
"What the young master has researched should be correct!"
"I think so too. Who would have thought that the wine shop would be so popular before, and Wang Ben and the others would make a lot of money from it!"
"I don't care about you, anyway, I want to invest in a stock. I happen to have some spare money at home. Sooner or later, if I leave it alone, it will be spent by the losers in the family. It is better to invest in the railway. I can still make some profits in the future. Even if the future generations have no future, they will not die of hunger!"
"Well, that makes sense!"
…
As soon as Ying Zheng finished speaking, the ministers began to discuss among themselves.
"I will contribute 9 million gold and buy 30% of the shares!"
Just as everyone was discussing, Xiao Zhengtai's soft voice sounded in the hall, and there was a sudden silence, and all eyes were focused on him.
Even Ying Zheng, Wang Ben and others were very surprised!
Didn't this guy just invest 4 million in the bank? How could he still have so much money to invest in the railway?
How much money did this guy make in a year?
"Then the imperial court will also invest 9 million yuan in shares, accounting for 30% of the shares. You can figure out how to divide the rest!"
As an emperor, Ying Zheng must not show weakness. He waved his hand and spoke.
It is definitely not possible to ask the court to spend 30 million to build the railway alone, but it is still okay to spend several million!
"Young Master's 30% share, His Majesty's 30% share, these 60% are gone! If we don't take action, we won't have our share!"
"Well, both the Young Master and His Majesty have invested so much in the shares, so this deal is definitely a good one!"
"That's right! It doesn't cost much to open a winery or something like that. We have no chance to invest in it. If we don't tighten up the railway, we will have no chance to make money!"
"Yes, yes, yes, you have to seize the opportunity!"
"Your Majesty, I am from a poor family. I wonder if I can get 20,000 gold?"
After the ministers thought it through, an old minister tentatively asked.
Compared with the young master's nine million, these 20,000 yuan is just a drop in the bucket, and I don't know if others think highly of it!
"Okay, why not? Don't say 20,000 gold, even 2,000 will do, haha!"
Seeing that someone was willing to buy shares, Ying Zheng smiled happily.
"Two thousand is fine?"
After hearing this, some ministers at the back immediately brightened up.
Their official positions were low and their salaries were small. They thought they could only watch others buy shares without their share.
Didn’t you expect that even a small amount of money can become a shareholder?
"Your Majesty, I will invest 10,000 gold in shares!"
"I also invested 10,000 gold in shares!"
"I will invest five thousand shares!"
"Three thousand ministers...!"
All the ministers in the palace raised their hands and rushed to buy shares.
Before, Ying Zheng was worried that no one would join, and it would be too difficult for them to build the railway alone.
Now it seems that his worries are unnecessary.
The enthusiasm of the ministers has completely exceeded his imagination!
"Haha, okay, how much shares you want to invest, you will report it to the Ministry of Accounts later, and the Ministry of Accounts will make statistics!"
Unexpectedly, the investment went so smoothly, and Ying Zheng laughed heartily.
"Feiyu, you will hand over the standards for building the railway to Feng Aiqing later. Once the money is in place, construction will begin immediately!"
"yes!"
Xiao Zhengtai immediately responded.
"Okay, my dear friends, do you have anything else to report?"
After finalizing the railway matter, Ying Zheng was in a good mood and was smiling even in the court.
"Your Majesty, I have something to report!"
Chunyu Yue, the Minister of Rites, handed over his hand and went out.
"What's the matter?"
Seeing Chunyu Yue, the smile on Ying Zheng's face faded slightly.
This guy is knowledgeable and talented, and there is nothing inherently wrong with him. It's just that his Confucianism is too heavy, and it also affects the young master Fusu. He taught a good boy to be weak and powerless, which reduced Ying Zheng's favor for him!
"Your Majesty, the academies in various counties and counties have gone through many selections to select talents to wait for the autumn. However, the imperial court has just undergone major reforms and many veterans have retired. The number of people who can serve as examiners in the Ministry of Rites is limited. I wonder if your Majesty can temporarily transfer a few A minister goes to various places to invigilate exams?"
Chunyu Yue raised his hands and said with a slight embarrassment.
"Temporary transfer? Nowadays, all the ministers in the court are performing their own duties, and I am too busy with the work at hand!"
This incident also stumped Ying Zheng.
Some of the ministers in the DPRK have just retired, and the new ones have to get familiar with the things in their hands. There is no idle person at all.
But the imperial examination is to solve this problem of talent vacancies, and it must not be delayed.
In desperation, Ying Zheng unconsciously glanced at the young lady aside!
"You seem to have a lot of talented people on your hands?"
Just one year after arriving in Xianyang, he was able to take care of so many industries. It is absolutely impossible for him to do it himself. He has to rely on the capable people around him.
"Um?"
Koshota was stunned.
The government didn't have enough manpower, so they decided to target him?
"I think Zhang Liang, who helps you manage the academy, is good. There is also Chen Ping, the editor-in-chief of the newspaper. He has sharp words, unique insights, and has no connection with anyone in the court. It is most suitable to be the invigilator!"
Before the young lady could speak, Ying Zheng went on his own and picked someone up, leaving the young lady speechless.
This old guy has a poisonous eye.
Zhang Liang was one of the three heroes of the early Han Dynasty. His ancestors served as prime ministers in Korea for five generations. He was erudite, talented and resourceful.
Chen Ping is also a remarkable figure. He was once the prime minister of the Western Han Dynasty. He was both civil and military and upright!
Not to mention asking them to invigilate the exam, even if they are directly taken to the court as an official, they will definitely be able to do the job!
It’s really unfair to keep them by your side!
"What? Don't want to give it?"
Seeing that Xiao Zhengtai had his mouth flat and remained silent, Ying Zheng asked.
"Father, if they leave, there will be no one to take care of my newspaper office and academy!"
Xiao Zhengtai deliberately pretended to be reluctant and said with a pout.
"It's simple. Although the Ministry of Rites does not have the right people to invigilate exams, it is still more than enough to manage the academy. Moreover, the academy is now on the right track. Even if one is transferred from below, the academy can be taken care of well!"
"As for the newspaper office, we can let Wan'er from Tongwuhou's family work more hard and take on the dual roles of president and editor-in-chief!"
Ying Zheng thought for a moment and arranged the affairs of the newspaper office and the academy.
