As soon as he said this, Li Yuanzhao, who had never spoken much, also echoed: "Lao Fang, I think there is really no need to send it to the Ministry of Industry. Their efficiency is too low, and they may not even have the production process."
"I have been to the workshop of the Ministry of Industry. The production of firearms and old cannons is more time-consuming and labor-intensive than yours, and the finished products may not be comparable. I would say that this part of military industry is better left to the Academy of Sciences, and it is directly done by households. The decision is made by my subordinates, which not only saves money but is also more efficient.”
Fang Zheng shook his head: "Your Highness, the accounts cannot be calculated like this. The Ministry of Industry is responsible for far more categories than the Academy of Sciences, and it is impossible to cover everything.
"Although many craftsmen in the Ministry of Industry are inherited from their families, and their skills are not as good as the previous generation. In addition, the production process is rigid, resulting in high costs, but these can be rectified. In the past, they lacked opponents and lacked the motivation to improve, but now the Academy of Sciences As the opponent of the Ministry of Works, I urge them to make rectifications. This is more important than making more money for the Academy of Sciences. I will embarrass them if I have nothing to do in the future!"
What's more important is that he still has to make meritorious deeds and be reinstated. But since things haven't happened, there's no need to tell him this now.
Li Yuanzhao nodded with concern.
Mo Xiaohu asked again: "But... what about the money? The new cannon this time was made with the money we saved from other projects."
"It's okay. I'll go back to the Ministry of Household Affairs to get approval for the new projects in the future. I want five hundred thousand taels. If you order more at one time, you have to save some money for me." Fang Zheng said.
"Five hundred thousand taels! Old Fang, what are you dreaming about?" Li Yuanzhao asked in shock.
"I want five hundred thousand, and I can give you two hundred thousand. Come on, Your Highness, let's go to another place and see..."
........
Three days later, at the court meeting.
The court meeting on this day seemed to be the same as usual, but if you look closely, you can find something unusual.
From time to time, many people's eyes flew between Feng Jie, the Minister of War, and Tao Hui, the acting commander of the Jinyi Guards.
Old God Tao Hui can't see any clues.
Feng Jie, on the other hand, occasionally responded to others with his eyes.
The work efficiency at Eastern Suburb University was very fast. The day after Fang Zheng left, he sent the Italian artillery to the Ministry of War and informed him of the details in detail.
When a new cannon was born, Feng Jie was naturally the first to come and check it out in person.
Although I was seriously puzzled by the name Italian cannon, I heard people from the Eastern Suburbs University talking about its amazing skills, so I went to the suburbs to test the cannon without saying a word.
After the artillery test was completed, Feng Jie immediately wrote several secret letters and sent them to the homes of several colleagues.
The court meeting has not officially begun yet, Feng Jie has already begun to think about it.
Fang Zheng had already won the support of most people when he returned to court. Whether he can succeed now depends on the contribution of the artillery and the cooperation of other people.
Emperor Jing sat high on the dragon chair and said, "My dear friends, I have something to report."
After speaking, Feng Jie walked out without hesitation and said loudly: "Congratulations to your majesty, congratulations to your majesty!"
Emperor Jing was a little surprised and said with a smile: "Oh? It's a good thing that it's rare to come up. How happy is it?"
Feng Jie said: "Your Majesty, a new weapon has been recently developed by the Royal Academy of Sciences, and it has been confirmed by the Ministry of War!"
"This weapon is a new type of artillery, called the Italian artillery. Compared with the old artillery, it is not only lighter in weight, but also has twice the range and power!"
"After testing by the minister, this cannon can still shoot through an iron plate at a distance of more than three miles! It can be called a weapon of war. The appearance of this cannon is no less than when firearms were invented. I am deeply surprised by this! So today in front of the hall Disgrace, congratulations, Your Majesty."
Many people slandered, what a stupid name this cannon had, isn't it at the level of Fang Zhengyi?
Emperor Jing was overjoyed: "Is this really true?"
"Of course I am telling the truth. If your Majesty has time, you can test the cannon in person. However, due to the huge power, you need to choose an open area." Feng Jie said.
"Okay, okay, Royal Academy of Sciences... I didn't expect that the Royal Academy of Sciences would come out with new results so quickly." Emperor Jing said with emotion.
Feng Jie clasped his fists: "Your Majesty, according to what I heard, this cannon was just invented and verified and sent to the Ministry of War as soon as possible. This was all under the leadership of Captain Fang himself. It can be said that he deserves the greatest credit!"
As soon as he finished speaking, Jiang Liang, the minister of the Ministry of Industry, came out and said: "Your Majesty, not only the Ministry of War, but Captain Fang also specially sent the manufacturing details to the Ministry of Industry. Our Ministry of Industry has also benefited a lot from this."
Emperor Jing's brows relaxed: "Oh... hasn't the Ministry of Industry and the Academy of Sciences always been at odds with each other?"
It’s true that it’s not easy to deal with, but now there are people who are even more difficult to deal with!
Jiang Liang said calmly: "Your Majesty, the Ministry of Industry and the Academy of Sciences do have some ideological differences, but their original intentions are for the prosperity of our future. Fang Duwei is a little out of touch with others, but he definitely has a view of the overall situation. For Everyone sees the contribution I have made to Dajing.”
Li Yansong said: "I second my opinion. Captain Fang has always had a view of the overall situation. Previously, he was just a bit angry, which led many people to look at him with prejudice."
"Objectively speaking, Captain Fang has indeed done a lot of good things over the years!"
Emperor Jing held his chin, glanced at Tao Hui quickly, and then asked with a half-smile, "I didn't expect that all my dear friends would speak so highly of him? Why haven't I heard you say this before?"
Zheng Qiao said: "Your Majesty, there are indeed many people in the court who admire Captain Fang, but they think that he is too young and outstanding, and are afraid that he will be arrogant, so they don't want to show it on the surface. Everyone's intentions are good. , I’m just afraid that he will go astray.”
"That's right, I and others have experienced this way back then. The division commander has repeatedly told young people to guard against arrogance and impetuosity. Now that Captain Fang is not here, it doesn't matter to tell the truth."
"Furthermore, Captain Fang is really a young talent. He can write music and poems, and he can do practical things and good deeds. Such an all-rounder is rare even in our country since the founding of Dajing."
"Not only that, Captain Fang opened a new school not long ago, recruiting students at extremely low prices, and he also devoted himself to teaching his own learning methods!"
"It's true, Captain Fang can be called a gentleman in terms of character... ahem..."
Someone in the crowd made such a remark, and the officials all looked at him angrily.
can you speak! The drama is over!
Guo Tianyang was dumbfounded by this.
As soon as Fangzheng entered the court, he was scolded not only every day, but also every month.
In terms of reputation, he may be called a powerful eunuch...
The ministers in the palace knew exactly how Fang Zhengyi evaluated him.
What's going on now? All betrayed!
Could it be that because he couldn't lick the emperor in court, he went to the minister's house to lick the minister in private?
No way, is there really anyone who can lick like that?
Wait, if it's Fang Zhengyi, it doesn't seem impossible!
This is licking God...
Guo Tianyang thought sadly.
Emperor Jing felt numb after hearing this, and quickly asked: "Then...according to your opinions, how should I reward Fang Zhengyi for his extraordinary achievements this time?"
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