Fang Zhengyi followed up and said, "Yes, Mr. Zhang is right. Learning to ride a bicycle couldn't be easier."
"If Your Majesty and your colleagues still find it difficult to ride this thing, there is actually a solution. Just add two small training wheels at the back to make it stable."
I originally thought of selling the training wheels as accessories, but now I can only show off my ultimate move in advance.
And old man Zhang worked so hard today that he went back to get him some high-end bicycles.
Get some new glasses to compensate others.
Jiang Liang felt regretful.
Why are you so stubborn with him? Zhang Dongxiang is famous for his stubbornness.
Now he was actually pushed to Fang Zhengyi's side, and he was still so excited despite his age.
"Your Majesty, Mr. Fang has demonstrated for long enough, and three people have been injured in this moment. I don't want to waste any more words."
"Now it is enough to see the gap between the two. It would be a complete waste if a large amount of money is invested in the construction of the Academy of Sciences."
"If the Ministry of Industry can build the Firearms Department with the assistance of Taoyuan County, it will definitely be a great achievement for the government."
Fang Zheng glanced at him sideways.
Taoyuan County auxiliary? The Ministry of Industry is really thinking well.
I didn’t have you when I was planting peaches, but you were here when I was picking them?
"Bah! You are shameless! The credit for cooperating with me in Taoyuan County is now going to be in the name of your Ministry of Industry?"
"you...."
When Fang Zheng suddenly started to curse, Jiang Liang was startled.
"Master Fang, this is all for state affairs. Besides, Taoyuan County has made great contributions to the court, and the court should reward it. I don't deny this!"
What a special reward, privately giving me the daughter-in-law who was supposed to be mine, and nothing else!
"Master Jiang, the matter has not yet concluded, so it is better not to draw conclusions as soon as possible."
Fang Zhengyi inevitably had a headache.
I really missed something today. I have been thinking about things according to my own thinking.
Courtiers are not sensitive to the market. The employment system has gradually begun to emerge in the market, and the scope of activities of ordinary people will increase dramatically in the foreseeable future.
In theory, launching a bicycle is possible, and it would be a beautiful thing.
But the court officials didn't think so! They didn't think about it at all.
Probably only the Ministry of Finance is more concerned about this matter, but now it seems that the Ministry of Finance is obviously afraid of spending money and is unwilling to stand up and speak for himself.
Things are getting a little tricky now.
The establishment of the Academy of Sciences is related to the future. It is better to do it early than to do it late. If we lose this time, the pressure will be greater later.
I should have known better to prepare two more things.
As expected, nothing goes smoothly...
Emperor Jing said calmly: "Okay, you two should stop arguing. Since Fang Qing is dissatisfied, let's vote again and vote by a show of hands."
The ministers voted again by show of hands, and this time 90% supported the Ministry of Industry.
Fang Zheng cast a malicious look at the prince and Zhang Dongxiang. Their faces turned purple and they dared not say a word.
Sighing secretly in his heart, Fang Zheng said: "I think this kind of voting is unfair! Do you dare to compete with me again from the Ministry of Industry!"
"Don't dare! I've already won, why should I compete with you again!" Jiang Liang retorted.
The overall situation has been decided, and the funds have been obtained, should I still play with you?
Fang Zheng had three black lines hanging from his forehead.
Grass! It happens every time! Aren’t the ancient people written in the fucking novels all about eating the ancient stuff but not caring about their appearance, and would fall for the bait when provoked?
You're so frank that I can't get off the stage.
Emperor Jing said helplessly: "Fang Qing, what do you want, do you have to win? If all the competitions in the world are as rogue as you, then why are you competing? Is there any fairness?"
"I think bicycles do have merit, but this matter still depends on the opinions of the majority of people."
"Since you have already lost, it is not against the principles of a gentleman to admit defeat."
Gentleman? I'm just a gentleman!
Fang Zheng coughed twice and said, "Your Majesty is teaching me a lesson, but I still have to speak my mind. I believe that such a vote is unfair and cannot test the true potential of the bicycle."
"Then what do you think is fair?"
Fang Zheng regained his composure and said loudly: "The fairest thing in the world is money! Only voting with money is fair!"
"I suggest that we sell the things belonging to the Ministry of Industry and I to the private sector for two months. Whoever sells more and sells better will win!"
"If I lose again then, if I have any complaints, your majesty, please have my head cut off!"
Jiang Liang was anxious: "Your Majesty, no! The two treasures made by the Ministry of Industry are both priceless. What's more, there are swords among them. If the people are only allowed to buy porcelain, how many people will be able to buy it? On the other hand, bicycles are just A pile of wooden frames, this is a huge injustice.”
"That's right, what you say makes sense! Fang Qing, I can't be biased towards you." Emperor Jing said.
Fang Zheng turned to Jiang Liang and said, "Sir Jiang, I have no problem with the Ministry of Industry wanting to establish the Firearms Department. Even if His Majesty doesn't agree, you can still study it internally or as a branch."
"I will send the best craftsmen in Taoyuan County to help the Ministry of Industry make gunpowder firearms without reservation."
"Secondly, although the porcelain from the Ministry of Industry is expensive, the unit price is high. How about our overall sales performance?"
The gunpowder firearms in Taoyuan County have passed the baton of history since their emergence.
Although Emperor Jing didn't say anything, it was only a matter of time before he returned to the court.
You can get some orders from the military in the early days...but those who want everything will get nothing sooner or later.
He looks at gains and losses.
The money was certainly tempting, but it was nothing compared to the bright prospects brought by the Academy of Sciences.
Now it is better to sell it well to the Ministry of Industry in exchange for a chance to compete again.
As expected, Jiang Liang was moved.
Cooperation with Taoyuan County will come sooner or later, but the degree of cooperation depends on Fang Zhengyi's attitude.
It's a good thing that he brought it up now.
What's more... if we only compare total sales, Porcelain has a great chance of winning.
The unit price is high enough, and it’s possible to win over tens of thousands of taels of silver in a short period of time by relying on your own connections?
Thinking of this, Jiang Liang smiled: "Is what Mr. Fang said serious? That is really generous."
"Of course I take it seriously. I don't dare to talk nonsense in front of His Majesty! If Mr. Jiang agrees to compete again, everything I said before will count. What do you think, Your Majesty?"
Emperor Jing looked around and suddenly felt a little funny.
Fang Zhengyi really refuses to admit defeat. It is a good thing for young people to be motivated.
Is building the Academy of Sciences really that tempting?
"If you two don't have any objections, I certainly don't have any objections either."
However, the wedding date may have to be postponed.
Emperor Jing couldn't help but feel a little regretful.
Jiang Liang said: "I think the Ministry of Industry can verify it again with Mr. Fang."
Emperor Jing smiled and said: "Okay! Then it will be as you two said. It will be a two-month period and the competition will be among the people. Then there will be no more changes."
"I obey the decree!"
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