Times have changed,

Times have changed.

More than one person has said this.

The conservative bureaucrats and gentry said that times have changed, because the court innovated official administration, severely punished corruption, and valued the people. This Ming Dynasty was no longer the Ming Dynasty where they could do whatever they wanted, where the emperor and the scholar-bureaucrats ruled the world together.

The Jiannu and Mongolian tribes in Liaodong said that times have changed because the Ming Dynasty's military equipment has been updated and its soldiers are brave and good at fighting. The Ming army that lacked food, clothing, and armaments before and ran away after firing three shots no longer exists.

The Ming army had advanced equipment and excellent firearms, capable of blocking five or even ten with one.

People say that times have changed, that's because today's imperial court truly treats people as human beings. The so-called people are the most important, the country is second, and the king is despised. This sentence is no longer a lie today. Mencius and his elders

The motto has now been truly realized. The Ming Dynasty treated the people well and valued the people. Everyone in the world was equal, and the officials and gentry were no longer superior.

And those official families who farmed and read books also knew that times had changed. They knew that times had changed when the steam engine came out. From the Apocalypse Textile Machine to the steam loom, they saw the power of investigating things, the power of science, and so on.

It is a thing of the past that all are of inferior quality, but only those with high academic qualifications have their own feelings. Occasionally, they sigh with emotion, feeling quite sad about spring and regretting autumn, and feeling lonely and self-admiring.

But now, this huge steel dragon is right in front of them. The steel dragon, which is dozens of feet long from head to tail, does not look like a monster that can be built by human beings. It is lying quietly in front of them.

"Start it." Cui Chengxiu said.

The craftsman inside the locomotive heated up the boiler, and put shovelfuls of coal into the boiler. The flames were burning brightly, the water was boiling, and the whistle was already sounding.

Accompanied by the sound of the whistle, the train started slowly. The giant steel dragon moved forward slowly and steadily, and then the speed became faster and faster. The locomotive and the carriages galloped forward on the track. These big businessmen and family members watched.

They were stunned. The power of Gewu showed them a completely different world, a world of technology.

"Everyone, how do you feel about this ride?" Cui Chengxiu asked with a smile.

A group of businessmen and family members came to their senses. They were not fools. These successor talents carefully cultivated by the big chamber of commerce families had their starting point and vision. Although it was limited by the incomplete understanding of the current world, it was definitely not narrow.

The knowledge is also mostly extraordinary.

Just like the children of wealthy families in Jiangnan, Southeast and other places in the late Ming Dynasty, many people knew about the West, knew many things about foreigners, and knew their new gadgets.

After all, their families are more or less connected with Westerners. Who said that maritime trade cannot be carried out due to maritime restrictions?

Wouldn't it be more profitable if the imperial court banned shipping and external trade?

Of course, no one dares to mention that the forbidden sea is an ancestral system and that the court should not compete with the people for profit.

After all, it all depends on who you say it to. These things are useful to Zhu Youjian. If you tell Zhu Youxiao, he will definitely laugh in front of you, and then let the Jin Yiwei check you!

Nowadays, the world is different, and both officials and gentry have to follow the footsteps of the court.

Whether it’s the Chidao or the train, they are all unique to the imperial court; this kind of thing is not something you can come up with by saying that the imperial court should not compete with the people and then turn around and do your own research. This is all a matter of gathering the power of a country.

It can only be set up.

"Master Cui, this road is paved and connects several places. The train can carry tens of millions of kilograms of goods and travel thousands of miles day and night. It is really a magical skill!"

"If this Chidao connects various places in the Ming Dynasty, if something happens in that place, the imperial court will be there at any time, and the world will be at peace!"

"However, this road is paved for thousands of miles. If no one is watching along the way, it will be easily damaged."

"Yes, if someone takes a risk and destroys a section of the track, it will be dangerous for the train to come. There must be someone to guard the track along the way."

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It has to be said that these people are all talented people. After taking a quick look, they considered many aspects, such as cost, manpower, maintenance, etc. It is a pity that the court has taken these things into consideration.

After all, in terms of talents, the court has the most talents. Those who can enter the court are all outstanding. They work together to make every policy and plan of the court as perfect as possible. Therefore, there are many aspects of Chidao.

Hidden risks were raised by them and submitted with solutions, which were decided by the superiors.

After a discussion between these businessmen and the children of the aristocratic family, they all calmed down and looked at Cui Chengxiu: "I dare to ask Mr. Cui about this Chi Road."

Cui Chengxiu seemed very calm: "This is the chiroute to Taiyuan planned by the imperial court. The construction of this chiroute is fully funded by the imperial court."

When they heard that the imperial court had provided full capital, the businessmen felt a little disappointed. This is the Chi Road connecting Taiyuan and Zhili. Shanxi's coal and railway can reach Zhili through this Chi Road. This is not a Chi Road, it is

A river flowing with gold!

As the economic and political center of the Ming Dynasty, Zhili had a huge population, countless dignitaries, and wealthy businessmen and gentry everywhere. The coal and railways from Shanxi brought in countless amounts of money.

Not to mention this, the stations and warehouses built along the way are all money!

It can be said that when a Chi Road is built, not only the two ends make money, but also the middle. Even the cement, steel, wood, stone, etc. needed to build the Chi Road will make the businessmen rich, and the construction process will also promote local short-term development.

After all, the arrival of a large number of workers and merchants will bring short-term prosperity to this place. When Chidao is completed, it will be a long-term benefit.

The benefits brought by a road are clearly visible and long-term.

The fact that Chidao can be built in this county shows that the imperial court attaches great importance to this place. If it pays attention to it, there will be investment, and merchants will also be willing to do business.

Therefore, which county and town the Chidao will pass through are all points of contention among local governments. If the imperial Chidao can be built near one's own family, wouldn't this be a source of wealth?

When the businessmen think about the children of these families, their eyes are all red, it’s all money!

Cui Wenxiu looked at the excitement of these businessmen and continued: "However, the Beijing-Tianjin Chidao that the imperial court wants to build is allowed to be financed by local and private investors."

A businessman couldn't help but ask: "May I ask Lord Cui, how many shares is the court willing to release?"

Cui Wenxiu held out three fingers: "This is the number."

The businessmen looked at it, 30%? Why so little?

A big businessman asked: "Master Cui, can the court release more? We can eat it!"

A group of people echoed: "Yes, Mr. Cui, we can eat it!"

Cui Wenxiu snorted coldly and said nothing. Upon seeing this, all the merchants hesitated and did not dare to mention it again.

Back in the city, these businessmen and family members were divided first according to provinces, and then according to merchants and family members. Each had its own circle, and they talked about the Beijing-Tianjin Chidao together.

A businessman couldn't help but sigh: "Oh, why is it only 30% of the shares? With so many people, how much of the shares can this share?"

Another merchant said: "I heard from people that the imperial court seems to have released more than 40%. How come Mr. Cui has released only 30%?"

Saying these words caused a young man to laugh disdainfully: "Ha"

This laughter made the merchant unhappy: "I say Mr. Huang, why are you laughing? Just say what you have to say."

The young man surnamed Huang said disdainfully: "I lost my brain just because I saw the big businessman doing business in Zhou Dynasty."

"How many shares the imperial court allocates is the imperial court's business. Do you still want to bargain with the imperial court?"

"Besides, you are all involved in this Beijing-Tianjin Chidao matter. Where are the others?"

As soon as these words came out, Merchant Zhou, who had not yet figured it out, immediately understood: "Master Huang, what you mean is, adults."

Mr. Huang, who knew some inside information, nodded: "The amount of shares in Jingjin Chidao that will be released is decided by that person."

Although it was not stated clearly who this "that one" was, everyone knew that he was referring to Zhang Haogu, the current chief minister of the cabinet.

Seeing that everyone was paying attention, Mr. Huang shook his head quite proudly: "To tell you the truth, the one who originally decided that the imperial court should occupy 60% was divided into 40%. Later, he gave half of it to His Majesty, and the imperial court occupied 50%.

If it’s five percent, Your Majesty will take half, and the remaining four percent will come out.”

"The adults in the imperial court know this news, and they are all rushing to buy shares. Now there is only 30% left. Master Cui has treated you well. Otherwise, the 20% that will be leaked will be due to the kindness of those adults."

After saying this, everyone suddenly realized, no wonder it was only 30%. Before the joint shares were released, the big shots in the court had taken 10%.

But in the face of this matter, these merchants not only did not feel it was unreasonable, but were relieved. The adults took 10%, and His Majesty and the old man took half. This matter was completely settled.

Looking at each other, these businessmen all had kind smiles, but everyone was trying to figure out how to get more shares. Although the situation given by the court was that the price of Beijing-Tianjin Chidao was one million taels of silver, but

In the future, the value of this Beijing-Tianjin Chidao will definitely be tens of millions of taels or even more!

Then the 30% of the shares released by Jingjin Chidao cannot be bought with 300,000 taels of silver.

But who dares to wait and see the situation at this time?

Believe it or not, as soon as the stocks come out tomorrow, they will be robbed in less than half an hour?

That week, the businessman looked at Mr. Huang and was very grateful: "Thank you, Mr. Huang, for your advice. Mr. Huang, how many shares do you plan to buy?"

Mr. Huang smiled and said, "I don't need it."

unnecessary?

When these words came out, everyone was stunned. Everyone knew that the Jingjin Chidao stock was a real golden ticket, so why didn't anyone want it?

Only after Mr. Huang left did someone explain to the baffled businessmen: "This Mr. Huang belongs to the Huang family in Yuyao!"

"Yuyao Huang family? That Huang family?!" someone said in surprise.

"right!"

After getting the affirmative answer, someone else was puzzled: "Didn't you say that that person was separated from the Huang family in Yuyao?"

Someone sneered: "Split it? The Huang family didn't remove him from the family tree. Don't forget that his relatives still have broken bones and tendons, not to mention his current status."

Thinking of this, everyone suddenly realized: "No wonder Mr. Huang doesn't need it."

Surprised, a businessman said bitterly: "Well, if my Wang family has such a son, I don't have to give up this share."

When these words were spoken, many people sighed, why don't their families have such a Qilin'er?

At first, I had no hesitation in cutting off from my father. I thought I was an unfilial descendant. But now it seems that I am a real Qilin son with a limitless future.

Suddenly another businessman stood up, turned around and walked out, which aroused the confusion among friends around him: "Brother Wu, what are you doing?"
To be continued...