"With two taels of silver, can you go from Nanzhou to the easternmost part of Yuzhou?"
Hearing Tina's conversation, Nan Yanxi was almost stunned, and asked in disbelief: "It only costs one penny to travel a mile per person."
"It should be beneficial to the people...as long as...well...don't lose money. After all, it still requires a lot of expenses."
Seeing his traitorous appearance, Tina finally understood and hurriedly smiled and said: "Don't worry, Your Majesty."
"This ticket is carefully calculated by the adults in the Ministry of Household Affairs, so that it can be afforded by the common people without causing the court to lose money."
"Moreover, once our passenger train is successfully tested, it will be of great benefit to transporting troops on the front line in the future."
"Okay...well...well done!" Nan Yanxi was already very excited just listening to Tina's brief statement.
This is not just a railway, it is a big step forward for the Ming Dynasty.
The vigorous development and comprehensive use of firearms, the implementation of various new policies and reforms, including the comprehensive replacement of naval warships with new steam power, etc...
All of this has made Ming Dynasty far ahead of the world.
And now, if the railway can be fully developed again, it will be the icing on the cake and will reach a higher level.
After calming down her excitement, Nan Yanxi smiled and said: "Since Haizhou has achieved success, the problem of this railway will not be too big this time."
"It's nothing more than the cooperation of each station, the proficiency of each staff, and the reasonable collection of tickets."
"I think it shouldn't be a big problem... So, after this is completed, will there be any follow-up development? I would like to hear your thoughts."
Hearing this, Tina nodded and said slowly: "If this railway goes through the experiment successfully and is put into normal operation."
"I am considering naming the line Nanyu Railway Line 1 and establishing the Nanyu Railway Management and Construction Office."
"Let them carry out corresponding expansion on this basis. It is best to build another Line 2 and Line 3, so that all freight and passenger transportation here can be taken into account."
"And I am planning to build a railway in Chuzhou through the south of Yunzhou, through Zhongzhou, the north of Yanzhou, and all the way to the east of Dongzhou, temporarily named Chudong Railway."
"A railway will be built from Ganzhou, through Xinzhou, Yuanzhou, northern Liangzhou, and finally to Shuozhou, temporarily named Ganshuo Railway."
"This time, I will conduct detailed exploration, and then start construction on both lines at the same time. It is expected to be completed within two to three years."
"If it can be successfully completed and opened to traffic, it will be a great undertaking... We will create a miracle that has never been done before."
"Your Ming Dynasty will be the first country in the world to do this!"
Looking at the excited Tina, Nan Yanxi suddenly started to look forward to it. The opening of the three railways not only meant that people on both sides could travel more easily.
Rather, it means that from east to west, all the people are finally connected together, and the huge land of Ming Dynasty will finally not be unstable due to inconvenient transportation.
The people in the east and the people in the west are finally no longer separated by an insurmountable mountain, but can actually reach each other in a few days.
Promoting cultural exchanges between people in the west and people in the east is more conducive to the integration of their cultures.
All kinds of trade will become simpler as a result, all kinds of commerce will flourish, and economic prosperity will be around the corner.
For a moment, Nan Yanxi couldn't bear it anymore. After thinking about it carefully, Tina just said that it would be completed in two to three years, and he couldn't wait any longer.
In retrospect, the Nanyu Railway was completed in less than a year and is now open to traffic on a trial basis.
But why do the other two require twice or even more time when they are more familiar and proficient.
Suddenly she asked with some confusion: "Uh...Tina...Although the Nanyu Railway is shorter, it only lasted less than a year, and I believe you are more proficient in these two railways."
"But why does it take several times longer? This railway is a major event that benefits the country and the people. I can issue a decree and order the entire country to mobilize to fully support you."
"Can it be opened to traffic faster?"
"Well...well..." After hearing this, Tina pondered for a moment and said seriously: "Your Majesty, I know you are very anxious..."
"But the Nanyu Railway is in the south. The road is flat and the soil is soft. It is the nature of the Great Plains. Railway construction is very simple."
"However, the Chudong Railway and Ganshuo Railway are different. They both need to pass through the western plateau and the mountainous northern zone."
"Especially the Yanzhou section of the Chudong Railway and the Ganzhou section of the Ganshuo Railway are more difficult to construct than the Nanyu Railway."
"Moreover, we have to consider the subsequent construction of the Chudong Railway and the original Nanyu Railway into the Qianyan boundary."
After saying that, Tina paused, seemingly hesitating, but finally couldn't help but say: "Well... after all, Your Majesty will take action on those three people sooner or later, right?"
"By then, the vast area of fertile land in Qianyan will inevitably be open to traffic, from the western plateau all the way to the east coast. What a great thing this is."
Tina's words immediately stunned Nan Yanxi, and her eyes became more wary.
I thought to myself, how did this woman know about her plan?
The final decision on Xiang Yang and the Lin brothers is the top secret of the cabinet. Except for Nan Yanxi's close women and several senior cabinet officials, almost no one knows about it.
But now, a foreign girl who only cares about scientific research actually spoke out about this matter, which made Nan Yanxi have to be vigilant. Could it be that someone in this cabinet is lax?
Thought about this in his heart, his face remained calm, and he smiled faintly at Tina: "Ah haha...yeah, how do you know about this? Where did you hear it?"
"Did someone in the cabinet or a lady in the palace tell you?"
However, when faced with Nan Yanxi's question, Tina didn't notice anything strange at all.
He blinked and said calmly: "No one told me... I guessed it myself... Isn't this obvious?"
Tina waved her hands innocently: "After all, based on my understanding of you, whether it is the two brothers named Lin or Xiang Yang, you will not stay."
"The Ming Dynasty has a huge territory, but it does not need any vassal kings, let alone... a vassal king in the rich land of Qian Yan."
"Especially since we have already planned the construction of the railway before this, so you won't need them."
"Although I don't know why you kept the three of them, I think... you must have your own purpose, but you will get rid of them in the end."
After saying that, Tina blinked her big emerald eyes and looked at Nan Yanxi innocently: "Of course... I am not qualified to consider this matter."
"But since you asked that, as your subject, I naturally have to tell the truth."
"If...if I said something wrong...just punish me..."
After the words fell, Nan Yanxi did not speak. She stared at Tina silently for a long time, and finally smiled and said relaxedly: "What are you talking about, you girl!"
"I have always considered you to be one of my most loyal subjects. You are so smart, how could I punish you?"
After Nan Yanxi finished speaking with a smile, she paused, then her tone suddenly changed, and she said slightly seriously: "But...Tina...you are still too simple."
"Even if you guess something about this kind of thing, you can still talk about it with me alone in the future. You must not publicize it to the outside world."
"If today's incident is publicized, the consequences will be disastrous. Do you...understand?"
Seeing how serious he was, Tina also became a little scared. Knowing that this matter was of great importance, she quickly assured: "Uh... don't worry about this..."
"I really only told you about this matter, and I really didn't tell anyone else."
"I assure you that I will absolutely keep this matter secret! Please believe me!"
After hearing this and looking at her nervous expression, Nan Yanxi seemed to have other ideas.
He slowly stood up from the desk and walked to Tina's chair.
Nan Yanxi slowly bent down, put her hands on the armrests of the chair where Tina was sitting, and pressed her whole body towards Tina.
A pair of dark eyes were deep and evil, staring at Tina with a mischievous smile: "You know... I am guaranteed to be the most pale and weak person in this world."
"Speaking of which... only the people closest to you in this world will keep each other's secrets, don't you think so?"