Chapter 322 Japanese pirates default on their debts (second update)
Chapter 322 Japanese pirates rob their debts (second update)
Li Changfeng would not have expected Feng Quji to come suddenly. He felt a little embarrassed to be praised like this and quickly changed the subject.
"You are so apologizing. This is just the beginning. More railways will be built later. Please support me."
The ministers quickly expressed their support.
After a moment, the warm atmosphere gradually returned to normal. Park Jingtae walked up, looked at Lee Changfeng, and knelt in front of Emperor Ganwu.
"Your Majesty, my great master, I, Goryeo, are very eager for this divine object. I wonder if Your Majesty can assist our country in building railways?"
"this……"
Emperor Gan Wu paused and looked at Li Changfeng.
He really had no idea about this matter.
Seeing this, Park Jingtae was even more grateful that she made a decision to make friends with Lee Changfeng so wisely.
Li Changfeng had thought about this a long time ago and agreed without thinking.
"sure……"
Just when Park Jingtai was overjoyed, Li Changfeng changed his tone and said, "But it's not possible now. You also know that I'm working hard and the territory is vast. Railway construction has just begun. I really can't spare the energy to help you build the railway. .”
After pausing, Li Changfeng added: "Besides, you have constant wars in Goryeo and are not suitable for major construction at this time. Moreover, the railway construction costs a lot, so let's talk about it in the future."
What Lee Changfeng said was true, and Park Kyung-tae was unable to refute it.
After all, there was hope. Park Jingtae was overjoyed and quickly kowtowed to thank him.
"Thank you, thank you!"
In fact, this is just an excuse that Li Changfeng found.
How is it possible to help Goryeo develop?
He just dragged it, waiting for Goryeo and the Japanese pirates to bite the dog and consume their national strength. When they fight to the point of poverty and weak national strength, they will eat them without any effort.
Soon, the train returned to the capital.
Emperor Gan Wu and his ministers went back separately, and Li Changfeng also returned home.
But the Beijing Railway Station became even more lively.
Because the train station has started to sell tickets.
One way is ten cents, round trip is twelve cents, each person is limited to 50 kilograms to deliver the gift, and the cargo is calculated separately according to the weight and volume.
There is not a cargo transport for the time being, but the crowds of people experiencing the train were crowded with the entire station, and people rushed towards the ticket window frantically, and some even fought for the tickets because of jumping in line to grab tickets.
Railway law enforcement departments had to send more personnel to maintain order and shouted to everyone that the steam train would run every day from now on. If you want to experience it, you can come back in the future.
But this did not play much role, and the station was still crowded.
As soon as Li Changfeng returned home, Chunni appeared and blocked him, looking a little angry.
"You go and take the train, why don't you take me?"
Li Changfeng said helplessly: "It's not that I don't take you, it's that I can't take you. There are too many people, the carriage is full of people's sweat and stinky feet, and the environment is too bad."
Chun Ni wrinkled his nose and his face calmed down: "When will you take me there?"
"Now people are just curious to experience that there are many people, and there are fewer people in a few days. When I pass by, I will create a high-end carriage with an elegant environment, and I will only sit for a few people. I will take you there.
Wouldn't it be better?"
"Okay, then you can't lie to me."
"Don't worry, I won't lie to you."
Li Changfeng was a little helpless.
Chunni has been eating and drinking in his mansion for half a year, but he has not found any useful news yet, and no one from Bai Yujing has come.
But the advantage is that Chunni is now relying more and more on him. If anyone wants to move him, he has to pass Chunni's level.
This is like an invisible addition of a bodyguard.
In addition, he treated Chun Ni so kindly, he invisibly had a good relationship with Bai Yujing.
Li Changfeng still underestimated the enthusiasm of the people in the capital for cross-generational products such as steam trains. It took half a month for the Beijing Railway Station to no longer be so crowded.
A luxurious version of the sleeper car was built. Li Changfeng traveled back and forth with Chun Ni. The Chun Ni was so excited along the way, while Li Changfeng yawned all the way.
After satisfying Chunni's wish, Li Changfeng returned home. Good news came. The steam engines of the five armored warships were installed and the preliminary trial was successful. The stability and durability tests were being conducted.
A month later, it was late autumn.
Li Changfeng received another bad news.
The people who went to the Japanese pirate country to ask for the accounts came back. They only brought back half of the payment they deserved, and the other half said that the Japanese pirate country was raising the funds. It is uncertain when they can be raised.
That little silver is undoubtedly a huge sum of money for ordinary people, but it is not a problem for a country, even a small place like Japanese pirates.
Now that this situation is done with his heels, it must be that the Japanese pirates want to pay the debt.
When Li Changfeng was sent to ask for the account, he was full of anger.
This situation made him even more furious.
"Damn Japanese pirates, since you are not tactful, then the prince will go to get it himself. It will be more than one million taels!"
With a cold snorting, Li Changfeng rode into the palace on a fast horse.
Emperor Qianwu was surprised to see his face gloomy as water.
Looking at the entire Daqian, who else dares to provoke Li Changfeng besides him?
"Changfeng, what's wrong with you?"
"Father, my son asks to go on an expedition to the Japanese pirates."
Emperor Qianwu was stunned for a moment, frowned and said, "You didn't agree to send troops when the country asked for help, and you didn't want to sell explosives, grenades and other objects. You said you would see them biting the dog. Besides, don't you hate leading troops the most? How come you
Now I suddenly want to conquer Japanese pirates again?”
Li Changfeng said coldly: "Damn Japanese pirates, their Lai Erchen's money!"
Then, Li Changfeng explained to Emperor Qianwu that the Japanese pirates were lying to pay.
Emperor Gan Wu was also very angry.
But more of it is helpless.
"In the past, when I asked you to go to war for the country and the people, you would push yourself and stop it. Now, if you don't get your money back, you will volunteer. Changfeng, what's the point of telling me to tell you?"
Li Changfeng laughed dryly and said, "I'm wrong with my father. My son's half is coming back, and the other half is not coming back is yours."
Emperor Gan Wu was stunned for a moment, and then couldn't help but laugh and scold.
"Boy, look at what you mean is that you are going to collect accounts for me. Do I still have to thank you?"
When Li Changfeng used penicillin to blackmail the Goryeo and the Japanese pirate countries, Emperor Gan Wu knew it was a huge profit, so he directly asked for half of the tax.
At that time, Li Changfeng agreed very happily. Later, when Emperor Gan Wu learned about the price of penicillin, he regretted that he should have made more points and beat his thighs red.
The half of Goryeo Li Changfeng has been handed over to the Ministry of Revenue.
Now it's half the distance between the Japanese pirates.
Li Changfeng smiled and said, "It's a bit strange to say thank you, father and son. Father, please tell me if you want my son to go."
Emperor Gan Wu glared at Li Changfeng fiercely: "You can go, but are you sure? The warships we work hard on the sea do not have an advantage."