How easy is it to convince officials?

The day before the imperial meeting, Zhu Yuanzhang took them to Jishou and let them experience the effect of a train on a train used for experiments. Everyone became mute.

Everyone can see how convenient this train is.

The iron cart is made from underground coal and iron ore. It can be started by boiling some water, but it is much more convenient than a horse-drawn carriage.

In terms of speed, riding a horse is not as good as a train, and on a train there is no need for people or animals to exert any force, it is directly driven by power, and you can travel non-stop for twelve hours a day, day and night.

Which one is better or worse can be known at a glance.

However, after thinking clearly about the convenience that the opening of the train would bring to the Ming Dynasty, the courtiers also began to consider their own interests.

The emperor of the Ming Dynasty could not always be Zhu Yuanzhang. The courtiers saw that Zhu Yuanzhang was ruthless and ruthless. They were willing to be magnanimous ministers, but they did not seek short-term benefits, but long-term benefits.

If the Ming Dynasty changes to another emperor in the future, he will definitely not be like Zhu Yuanzhang, and that time will be their opportunity... If it doesn't work, then just wait.

Why is it said that the family will last for thousands of years?

Because when the dynasty was strong, they chose to rely on the imperial power and establish themselves as loyal and patriotic. When the dynasty declined, they began to suck blood. When the blood of the dynasty was drained, they changed to another dynasty.

Aristocratic families, that's how it is.

For these large families, this is a drawback.

However, if Zhu Yuanzhang wanted to build railways on a large scale and drive trains to all directions, he would instantly break regional restrictions and strengthen centralized rule. The days when these nobles wanted to dominate local areas would be gone forever.

"What conditions?"

"How is it possible that others don't understand you but I don't understand you? At worst, I'll find an assistant for you."

After Zhu Yuanzhang heard this, he was overjoyed and looked at the ministers vying for investment in front of him. He looked down at the courtiers in his eyes.

"Okay, you can figure it out. We can rest assured that you can do your job."

Zhu Han explained to Zhu Yuanzhang, "Brother, we need to master coal, iron and salt, and we also need to master some other things. The cargo transportation station I told you ministers is just a connection point of interests. For us, it extends to

Cargo transfer stations in rural areas and county towns are the most important."

He actually felt that the north was equally important, not targeting the Ming Dynasty itself, but the territories of other countries captured through the Western Expeditions. If the Ming Dynasty's railways were built on their territory, who would dare to resist?

Zhu Han gestured, "Brother, this officialdom is different from the shopping mall. As the master of the world, as long as you control the raw materials and consumers in the shopping mall, it is equivalent to seizing two basic markets. We don't need the interests in between.

With everything in hand, those ministers will naturally surrender to us."

"It's different. We don't need to talk about those big cities. They are important in their own right. But for Ming Dynasty, the grassroots level is more important. Only when we master the grassroots level is it equivalent to grasping the front and back ends."

The pie that Zhu Han drew for them was a bit unacceptable. Now that the train had just reached thirteen knots, Zhu Han said that it would have to be increased to thirty knots before it could be used by them... In what month and year would this have to wait?

But Zhu Yuanzhang was a little moved when he heard Zhu Han's words. Moreover, he had been to Jishou and saw the train in advance. The train at that time only had three cars. Now, in only half a year, it has increased to thirteen cars. He probably hasn't waited for the train yet.

If it is fully covered with Ming Dynasty, the train skin can be increased to thirty knots.

snort!

Now Zhu Yuanzhang is a bit arrogant. Facing the vying courtiers, Zhu Yuanzhang waved his hands and said: "We will leave this matter to Qi Wu. If you have any ideas, go and talk to Qi Wu."

Zhu Yuanzhang was sure that Zhu Han had dug a big pit for the courtiers and was waiting for them to jump into it.

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But what Zhu Han said was the truth. The Ming Dynasty's current strength could not build all the railways at once, even if all the prisoners were used.

Zhu Han snorted coldly and looked at Zhu Yuanzhang: "Only children make choices, I want them all!"

Zhu Yuanzhang looked at Zhu Han: "Qiwu, you use Hu Weiyong or Liu Bowen. This is only the first condition, not the two. We have other conditions."

The lifeblood belongs to the Ming Dynasty, but the benefits...we can share it.

"It's not a waste of money, but to make industrial layout in advance."

Zhu Yuanzhang was puzzled: "Why is this? Cities like Chang'an and Peiping should be more important."

After all, there are still not enough manpower.

Do I need to find someone else to do the work?

If one plan fails, try another.

When Zhu Yuanzhang heard Zhu Han's words, he immediately understood: "You mean, we are using nothing?"

"Your Excellencies are all loyal ministers of the Ming Dynasty. Your majesty has seen that you have worked hard for the Ming Dynasty, so I want to take some out and reward you adults. But you have to wait. Today's thirteen trains are not enough.

In order to meet the needs of the court, when the craftsman camp increases the kinetic energy of the train, and when the train skin is increased to thirty or forty knots, it will be able to meet the needs of your lords."

Zhu Han ignored Hu Weiyong and continued: "My lords, this train and rails symbolize the heavy industry of our Ming Dynasty. Coal, iron and salt are the lifeblood of our Ming Dynasty and symbolize the backbone of our Ming Dynasty. This is absolutely unacceptable.

Those who can be manipulated by others can only belong to the Ming Dynasty!"

"Don't dare! Don't dare!"

Zhu Yuanzhang did not give Zhu Han a chance to refuse, and directly stated his plan:

"Tell me, who to look for? Hu Weiyong or Liu Bowen, you choose one of them."

Zhu Yuanzhang couldn't think of a way, so he directly pushed the matter to Zhu Han: "We can't think of a way, Qiwu, you have many ideas, you can do this, we trust you."

If you can do such a profitable business by yourself, why should you let the ministers interfere again?

When going back, Zhu Yuanzhang told Zhu Han his idea. Zhu Han laughed after hearing it: "Brother, they are taking the money now for us to use... The places I told them, even the railways

How can we build a train station without paving it?"

Those who responded quickly chose to identify with Zhu Yuanzhang immediately.

Zhu Han wants to leave two people at once, so who will he find to work for when he has no one?

For example, Liu Bowen.

Zhu Han smiled helplessly, "Brother, if you believe me, I will have to break my leg."

"This is the duty of a minister!"

Why should you, Liu Bowen, take advantage of the good thing?

I, Li Shanchang, can do it too!

Soon, more and more courtiers joined the ranks of investing in railways.

This is not a big cake, this is the fat hanging in front of your eyes. As long as you work hard, you can eat it. Seeing the courtiers' lack of interest and feeling that they have been deceived, Zhu Yuanzhang felt happy... He wanted to see it

The courtiers are exhausted...

Ah, this...

There is no so-called country, they only have their own 'home'.

Hu Weiyong: "Your Royal Highness, you have defeated the villain. I am willing to go through fire and water for the Ming Dynasty."

"south!"

When Zhu Yuanzhang saw what Zhu Han said, he said nothing.

But then, Zhu Han changed the topic and continued: "However, this train skin can be covered by you. Without affecting the national policy of the Ming Dynasty, we can add more train skins for you. You only need to pay some fees, and we will also

It doesn’t cost much, just ten cents per kilogram of goods, and you can transport the materials you want to where you want them to be delivered.”

Cargo transshipment is to gather the surrounding goods in one place, and then use the convenience of trains to transport the goods to various places. In this way, the role of the cargo transfer station and the wealth it can create can be imagined with just a few thought.

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Zhu Yuanzhang was a little depressed when he saw the courtiers scrambling one by one and Zhu Han not rejecting anyone who came.

He said it as if he was very loyal.

After the ministers saw this, they turned sideways one after another. Zhu Han expressed his gratitude on behalf of the emperor. Who dared to accept it?

Cargo transfer warehouse?

After thinking of this, Zhu Yuanzhang said to Zhu Han: "In the Seventh Five-Year Plan, the development of craftsmen we planned before will begin. We must have millions or even tens of millions of workers in Ming Dynasty! Only in this way can we meet the development of Ming Dynasty."

With that, Liu Bowen bowed his head and apologized, and then said to Zhu Yuanzhang: "Your Majesty, Jiangsu and Zhejiang are located in the southeast of the Ming Dynasty. Their geographical location is particularly important, and they are also important ports to overseas enclaves. If your Majesty wants to build a train road, it should first go to the Jiangsu and Zhejiang areas.

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"My lords, do you think you can use the train and it will take a long time?"

Zhu Han smiled brightly, and then continued: "However, I can provide you with another way of cooperation. We build railways. In some transportation hub cities, certain transshipment warehouses are needed, such as in Yingtian, Peking, Chang'an, etc.

Important cities need cargo transshipment warehouses. If your lords want to cooperate with the court, we can definitely achieve win-win cooperation."

When the courtiers heard Zhu Han's words, they couldn't help but look at each other.

One by one, ministers came forward and expressed their willingness to fund and jointly build the cargo transfer station with the court.

This kid!

Zhu Yuanzhang turned his back and refused to agree. He only had five working prime ministers under him.

When discussing business with Zhu Han, you need to be careful, otherwise you will have to count the money for him if you are sold by him.

Now the population of Ming Dynasty is just 200 million. It is indeed a bit too much to rashly increase the number of craftsmen.
To be continued...