On the other end of the phone, Fengxi also said quickly and respectfully.
"Well, not bad, not bad!"
"How are you doing in Tianjin these days?"
Zhu Houzhao nodded happily, and then asked Fengxi to report the situation in Tianjin in a decent manner.
"Your Majesty, Tianjin is developing very well. This year's tax increase is almost 5 percentage points compared to last year."
"The growth in population is also very good, with an increase of almost 4 percentage points compared to last year."
"I am currently thinking about how to maintain Tianjin's long-term prosperity and rapid growth. One of the key points is to transfer low-yield industries in Tianjin, such as the textile industry and cement industry, to other places in our country. Tianjin is the focus.
Develop automobile manufacturing, ship manufacturing and commerce."
Fengxi began to report the situation in Tianjin to Emperor Zhengde in detail.
This is a very rare opportunity, which is equivalent to being able to report one's work and future plans to the emperor alone. If one performs well, it is possible to be promoted in minutes.
Therefore, Fengxi was also very good at seizing the opportunity to report back to Zhu Houzhao in detail.
Liu Jin on the side was able to learn some information from their conversation.
"This Fengxi is really a talent, he knows how to upgrade industries!"
After listening, Liu Jin was quite impressed by Fengxi. The Ming Dynasty had developed the textile industry for decades, and the cement industry was indeed a low-value industry.
For places like Tianjin, such industries are no longer needed. Upgrading is the trend. Otherwise, Tianjin's development will slow down, and it is hard to say that it may be surpassed by Songhu.
"Your Majesty, what I mean is that some industries with low output value, such as the textile industry and cement industry, can be transferred to some relatively undeveloped areas. This will not only promote the development of these undeveloped areas, but also provide benefits to the general public.
Cities free up space to develop high-value industries."
"Well, not bad, not bad."
"You guys still have ideas. Work hard. If you do well, I will promote you."
After Zhu Houzhao listened to the report, he nodded with satisfaction. When Fengxi heard this, his whole body felt as if he had been given a shot of blood, and he was very excited.
The emperor is talking a lot these days. If you work hard, it won't be difficult for you to get promoted.
In addition, Liu Jin and Wang Shouren were also his close friends at the same time, so this promotion was definitely a sure thing.
"Yes, I will definitely live up to Your Majesty's high expectations!"
Fengxi also replied quickly.
"Okay, that's all for today."
After Zhu Houzhao finished speaking, he handed the phone back to Kuang Xiong, and then said: "Tsk, tsk, this phone is really magical. Tianjin and Beijing are more than 300 miles away, and they can actually talk in real time through the phone, and even the sound is still the same."
the same."
"Your Majesty, the principle of this telephone and the gramophone are actually similar. They both make the coil produce sound through the switching of current. Everyone's voice is different, and the sound produced is also different. It can be completely simulated."
"But there is a big difference between it and the telegraph, that is, telegraph communication relies on the propagation of electromagnetic signals, while it relies on telephone lines to connect calls."
"So although a phone can make real-time calls across a long distance, the first thing it needs is a phone line. Just like electricity, only places with phone lines can have phone service."
"There is no need for a telegram, as long as both parties have telegraph machines."
Kuang Xiong explained to Zhu Houzhao in detail.
"This is already very good. It still has many advantages and can make up for the many shortcomings of the telegraph."
After hearing this, Zhu Houzhao touched his chin and said.
Telegraph has many advantages, such as the relatively low cost, no need to set up special lines, and the ability to carry out specific encryption, making it difficult to crack, etc.
But telegraphs also have shortcomings. For example, radios are sometimes difficult to receive. Secondly, although telegrams can be encrypted, they can also be deciphered. And telegrams are emitted from all directions, which means that they can be attacked.
received.
If you use the telephone to supplement, the communication can be faster, more convenient and more efficient. However, the telephone also has the disadvantages of the telephone. Just setting up the line will cost a lot of money. In addition, the problem of exchange has not been solved yet, which means
It also requires a dedicated operator to do the wiring.
"First get a telephone line for the palace, and then connect it to the main government offices in the Ming Dynasty, as well as the provinces and major cities in the Ming Dynasty."
Zhu Houzhao gave instructions to Kuang Xiong.
Although the investment and cost will be relatively large, this phone call will obviously still be made. If anything happens in the future, I can command and control all parts of Ming Dynasty and various yamen, departments, etc. with just one phone call.
"yes!"
Kuang Xiong nodded solemnly and replied.
With the emperor's golden words and the support of Liu Jin, a wealthy man, the Ming Telecommunications Company also began to act quickly.
In just a few days, the telecommunications company laid out the telephone lines connecting the imperial palace in the capital to the yamen in the capital, the garrison in the capital, the city defense in the capital, the cabinet ministers, the six ministers and other important departments, yamen, and important officials, and opened the phone
call.
This phone call also appeared for the first time in the life and work of Ming people in a real sense.
As Liu Jin is the chief minister of the cabinet, he was naturally the first to install a telephone in his house. When he needs any work, he can just make a phone call, which saves him running around.
However, what Liu Jin never expected was that this phone was not used to talk about work at first, but became a tool for Zhu Houzhao to make calls and chat when he had nothing to do all day long.
No, just as soon as the phone was installed, Zhu Houzhao called.
"Hello, Lao Liu, it's me."
"His Majesty!"
"Haha, having this phone is so much more convenient now. I can call you at any time."
In the study room, Zhu Houzhao looked at the several phones on his desk. Each phone was of a different color. For example, the red phone could directly call the Fifth Army Governor's Office and the troops stationed in Beijing, and directly mobilize the capital.
And the Ming army.
There are also white ones from the Imperial Palace in Beijing. If Zhu Houzhao wants to be casual with the concubine at night, he can call her in advance and let the other party prepare well first.
There are also blue telephones that can be called directly to the cabinet ministers and the six ministers. When Zhu Houzhao has nothing to do, he can talk to the ministers about life and discuss important national affairs.
Now Zhu Houzhao is using the blue phone to disturb Liu Jin.
"Um, Your Majesty, I don't know what your orders are?"
When Liu Jin heard this, he was immediately speechless. If this phone is used for important things, is it inappropriate for you to call and chat at any time?
"It's okay, I just want to chat with you and ask if you have eaten yet?"
Zhu Houzhao said with a smile.
"Um, I've already eaten."
Liu Jin was speechless. It was already 7 o'clock in the evening. He had already eaten and was about to read a book before going to bed.
"Haha, are you currently sleeping with your wife in your arms and being disturbed by me? Are you extremely unhappy?"
When Zhu Houzhao heard this, he looked at the time and asked with a smile.
"Ahem, Your Majesty, if nothing happens, I will die."
Liu Jin was speechless. Do you think everyone is the same as you? You think about women every day after eating. Do you think everyone is the same as you? There are three thousand beauties in the harem, and it doesn’t matter if they come around 365 days a year.
It’s the same thing.
"Haha, you must have been right. According to me, it's time for you to take a concubine."
"That Guo Wanmei was very interested in you last time, you can accept it completely."
"How about next time when Korea and Japan pay tribute to beauties, I will give you a few. They are all very good. Keep them for you to like."
When Zhu Houzhao heard Liu Jin's words, he immediately laughed even happier and began to tease Liu Jin.
"..."
Liu Jin was completely speechless. This Zhu Houzhao was really speechless. He even cared about whether he would accept a concubine or not.
"If you are afraid of the tigress in your house, I can make the decision for you and give you a direct decree. That's it. Next time I will have someone sent to your house."
Zhu Houzhao seemed to have seen Liu Jin's speechless look, and he was extremely happy.
"Thank you, Your Majesty, for your kindness!"
Liu Jin had nothing to say. When seeing such an emperor, he, a minister, didn't know whether he should be happy or happy.
"Haha, you're welcome, you're welcome!"
"Just hang up now, and then I'll call Wang Shouren to see what Wang Shouren is doing!"
Zhu Houzhao hung up the phone happily, then picked up the phone and said, "Call to the home of Cabinet Minister Wang Shouren."
"yes!"
On the other end of the phone, the operator heard this and quickly connected to Wang Shouren's home phone line.
In Wang Shouren's house, Wang Shouren, who is already in his fifties, has been very diligent recently, because after his lungs were cured, his health became much better, and his concubine at home gave him a son, which made Wang Shouren
Also very happy.
Because Wang Shouren had never had a son, he had to adopt a son from his brother. How could this adopted son be as good as his biological son?
This old man was very happy to have a son. He doted on his concubine very much. After his wife died of illness, he straightened her up. At this time, Wang Shouren was having children with his young wife and was preparing to have more children.
A son.
Who knew that Zhu Houzhao's phone call came at this time, which made Wang Shouren extremely unhappy, but he had no choice, who could let himself be a minister.
"Haha, Lao Wang, it's me!"
"I didn't disturb your good things, did I?"
As soon as Zhu Houzhao opened his mouth, Wang Shouren was completely speechless.
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