A huge steam engine prototype is placed in the backyard of the Taoyuan County government office.
Several banquet tables were set up around, and sumptuous food and wine were already placed, but among the seats was only Li Yuanzhao, who was drinking a small drink leisurely.
Emperor Jing and the officials kept circling around the steam engine to observe.
Every now and then someone reaches out and touches.
Looking at this strange-looking iron lump, everyone was puzzled by its meaning.
But it is obviously closely related to the train we took today.
As soon as Fang Zheng arrived, all the officials immediately rushed forward impatiently: "Master Fang, tell me why you are here. You have been whetting your appetite for a long time. Please tell everyone quickly."
Fang Zheng smiled and raised his hands: "Everyone must be hungry. You can listen to me while you eat. I will explain it to you in detail soon."
"Today is a historic moment that is destined to be unforgettable for you all. Please take a seat!"
A historic moment?
After hearing what Fang Zhengyi said, everyone's expressions became solemn.
If anyone had dared to make such wild claims before, they would have scoffed.
But after experiencing a steel behemoth like a train today, they really believed most of it in their hearts.
It was a sensory impact that I had never experienced before in my life!
When Emperor Jing and the officials sat down, although many of them were already empty, no one moved their chopsticks. They all stared at Fang Zhengyi with blinking eyes.
Fang Zheng took a deep breath and walked to the steam engine under the expectant eyes of everyone.
He patted the steel fuselage with emotion in his eyes 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 power of the waterwheel is the river and the power of the carriage is the horse. The source of inspiration comes from a night when I read the books of sages and cooked tea around the stove. comprehended at the same time.”
"Water is good for all things, and its shape is endless. With this discovery, I combined the wisdom of the ancients with current science and began to form a manpower to study how to utilize this power." Fang Zheng told it leisurely.
This traditional culture is first-class and pursues stability, but for science, sometimes it is a salt-alkali ground. No matter what the ancestors say, stick it to him first, stack the bUff on it, and seize the moral high ground.
Whoever opposes the steam engine is opposing the wisdom of our ancestors!
Sure enough, when Fang Zheng explained how to release water, many people looked satisfied.
Let me just say... Sure enough, our ancestors have already had insight into such magical things!
Fang Zhengyi continued: "As for how to utilize the power of steam, there are countless difficulties. From the beginning of Taoyuan County to the completion and smooth opening of the railway today, the total amount of silver invested has exceeded ten million taels!"
"I can honestly say that I have dedicated everything to Your Majesty and the country..."
Obviously no one heard the last part of the sentence, everyone was immersed in the shock of tens of thousands of taels.
Everyone knows that Fang Zheng is rich. After all, many people like to travel to Taoyuan County.
The products here are diverse, the atmosphere is open, and there are many varieties. The people can be said to be extremely rich!
Since the people are so rich, how could Fang Zhengyi be so rich because of his greedy character!
However, how much wealth he has has always been a mystery.
But today, everyone seems to have caught a glimpse of the 'tip of the iceberg'.
Emperor Jing was deeply moved.
Earlier, Fang Zhengyi promised to put 20% of Taoyuan County's income into internal funds.
Although he regularly gives away two to thirty thousand taels of silver every year.
But compared with the prosperous development of Taoyuan County, the numerous industries of Founder Yi, and his fantastic ability to attract money, 20% should be far more than this amount.
Although he wanted to ask in person several times, he finally held back, first because of his trust in Fang Zhengyi, and later as his son-in-law. He could not take the initiative to ask his half-son for money.
Twenty to thirty thousand taels a year is really a lot, and he has never had any son-in-law offer as much as Fang Zhengyi!
Today, all the confusion in my mind is gone.
It turns out that everything is for the country!
"Your Majesty does not think that your ministers are despicable or despicable, and you are in vain. The two ministers are in the peach garden, and the ministers are grateful for the affairs of the world, so they allow your majesty to drive..."
"Ahem! Mr. Fang, let's talk about business!" An angry reminder came from the crowd.
Fang Zheng calmed down and continued: "It has been more than ten years since the idea of the steam engine was first formulated, and today's railway train has finally been achieved!"
"Then you will definitely be curious whether the train can really withstand the test of time. Based on the internal test data of Eastern Suburb University, I can clearly tell you that this train..." Fang Zheng said this and lengthened his tone.
It wasn't until everyone's eyes turned from anxious to angry that they announced loudly: "The locomotive equipped with the latest steam engine, its traction force can currently reach a maximum of 60,000 kilograms!"
"And the resources it consumes every half an hour are coal for boiling water, which can be exchanged for only five taels of silver! Five taels!"
Fang Zheng stretched out his arms, spread his fingers, and his voice suddenly became excited: "Ten taels! It can transport people and goods weighing a total of 60,000 kilograms hundreds of miles. This is a miracle! The history of my Dajing has started from A new chapter can be written today.”
"Do you understand? From today on, history will be divided into two parts, before the train and after the train!"
Change history!
Emperor Jing and Baiguan felt as if they had been struck by lightning, and their collective brains fell into chaos.
A load of 60,000 kilograms, a fast speed, and only cheap coal.
All kinds of canals, roads and bridges will be ruthlessly crushed under such crazy efficiency!
Fang Zhengyi readjusted his emotions and said in a low voice: "Today is just the beginning."
"Please imagine what the world would be like if all the railways were laid in our great city one day."
"The troubles in the border towns have been eliminated from now on. If it had been the past when the Jin Kingdom's military strength was at its peak, our powerful troops from Dajing would have arrived at dawn and at dusk, heading straight for the border!"
"The imperial examination does not have to be held every three years. Some of those poor scholars have traveled thousands of miles to prepare for the exam in Beijing more than half a year in advance. With the train, they will not be tired from the journey!"
"The imperial court's decrees will be more accessible than ever before. Today's affairs will be settled tomorrow no longer a fantasy. Many of the country's chronic diseases will be vulnerable to a single blow!"
"And the cost of transporting grain will be reduced several times. If a grain disaster like Jianjiang happens again, we can deliver it all to the disaster area nationwide within ten days."
"From now on, exile will become the dream punishment of all corrupt officials..."
Fang Zhengyi's voice became more and more passionate as he spoke.
Emperor Jing's hands had begun to tremble, and the rumble of the train began to sound 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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