Back to the Warring States Period as Zhao Kuo

And Fuzhen himself is the one who really realized this first time, how could he not be proud of it?

Then Fu Zhen quickly said: "But what I want to say is that if there is no guidance from His Majesty, I am afraid that I will not be able to build this steam engine and train in this lifetime." ;

What Fu Zheng said is also true. Whether it is a steam engine or a train, the concepts of these things are all provided in general terms, and the specific principles are also proposed by Zhao Kuo to tell the truth.

What Fuzhen needs to do is actually to find all kinds of suitable materials and methods within the framework of these principles, and realize it.

To describe this relationship in a simple sentence, Zhao Kuo is the actual leader, and Fu Zhen is responsible for walking along the road pointed out by Zhao Kuo and getting a correct end point.

Therefore, Fu Zhen feels that the contribution of looking for goods in this matter is actually not inferior to Fuzhen at all, and it can even be said to be above Fuzhen.

After all, an individual can walk. As long as enough people are organized, these scientific research difficulties will be overcome sooner or later. However, it is a rare thing to know which path is really correct.

After Zhao Qian listened to Fu Zhen's sincere words, he was shocked.

Originally, Zhao Qian admired the appearance of this train and its inventor Fuzhen from the bottom of his heart, but now after listening to Fuzheng's words, Zhao Qian discovered that his father, Huang, was actually the leader of Fuzhen.

Royal father, isn't this too strong?

Chapter 1215 The construction of the railway was actually opposed

Of course, Zhao Kuo was a little aware of Zhao Qian's adoring eyes, but he didn't take it too seriously.

For Zhao Kuo, he is actually focusing on another thing now.

After making about seven or eight laps, the locomotive slowly stopped.

Zhao Kuo jumped off the train, and then said to Fuzhen: "Can you mass-produce this locomotive as soon as possible?" ;

Fuzhen nodded immediately when he heard the words, and said with certainty: "Please rest assured, Your Majesty, we have overcome all the technical difficulties of this steam engine train. As long as we have enough manpower, we can start mass production of locomotives now." ;

After hearing this sentence, Zhao Kuo smiled immediately, and said: "When the time comes, you can go to the prime minister's mansion and tell him how many people he wants to give you, just say what I mean." ;

For Zhao Kuo, the train must be put into mass production immediately and immediately.

Only when trains are put into use on a large scale can the technology of trains advance by leaps and bounds rapidly, and faster, stronger and more labor-saving trains can appear.

Of course, the most important thing is that this can help the society of the Great Han Kingdom to enter the industrial society at a faster speed.

After hearing Zhao Kuo's words, after getting the guarantee, Fuzhen was full of confidence, and said to Zhao Kuo: "As long as we have enough manpower, please rest assured, Your Majesty, soon our locomotives will be one after another." was manufactured. ;

Zhao Kuo nodded and asked another question.

;Are there any technical difficulties in making the railway? ;

The manufacture of the railway seems to be quite simple, nothing more than preparing some sand and stones and sleepers, but in fact, he also has some knowledge of technology and physics principles in it, and it is impossible to say that he can be used by you casually. Make a railway.

Fu Zhen heard the words, and also answered this question with confidence.

"Don't worry, Your Majesty, the railway is much simpler than the train. Even if something goes wrong, we can quickly break it down." ;

After Zhao Kuo got this information, he was completely relieved, and said to Fuzhen with a smile: "Then you can do it well, by the way, remember to make a budget for the construction of the railway and send it to me."I will hold a court meeting in two days to discuss the construction of the railway! ;

The construction of a railway is a big project, which is equivalent to the construction of a high-speed railway in later generations. Considering that this is the first time that the Han Dynasty has built a railway, it is even more necessary to start as soon as possible.

According to Zhao Kuo's estimation, after the first railway is built, these trains should also be able to produce ten or twenty trains. When the time comes to run like this, it will definitely be golden taels when the train rings.

There used to be a saying that builds roads before getting rich. This is a truth that has been proven by history.

Now, Zhao Kuo wants to let all the Han people know that to get rich, build the railway first!

Sitting on the carriage back to the palace, Zhao Kuo looked at Zhao Qian who was still unable to hide his excitement and smiled and said: "How about it, did this train surprise you?" ;

Zhao Qian nodded and said: "Father, this is really amazing. I really didn't expect such a magical thing to appear in this world!" ;

Although the train was very loud and trembling when sitting up, Zhao Qian still felt that this kind of big iron bump had a very unique charm when it was running, which made Zhao Qian involuntarily fascinated.

Zhao Kuo smiled and said: "You have to know that there will be more magical things in this world in the future, and many things may be beyond your imagination."At this time, you should not subconsciously think that they are absurd and false things, but let someone verify them first.

It's like today's train, if you didn't see it with your own eyes, who would believe it?But the problem is that it actually exists in this world.

This is why I want to set up a science and technology department. Technology can make the world progress. Many things it creates, just like today's train, will completely change the whole world! ;

Zhao Qian nodded in conviction, and the admiration for Zhao Kuo became more and more obvious in his heart.

At this moment, in the heart of the young prince, the father is as dazzling as a god!

According to Zhao Kuo's instructions, Fu Zhen quickly sent a rough railway and train construction budget.

After all, the Ministry of Science and Technology belongs to the state, and if you really want to build the railway, you need money from the treasury, so of course you have to make a budget and calculate the cost. It is impossible to say that you can spend unlimited money.

Then, Zhao Kuo held a court meeting.

This time the court meeting, Li Mu, Sima Shang and other military generals were all on the field, so it was mainly the civil servants.

Zhao Kuo smiled, and said to the officials in front of him: "My dear friends, I came to you today mainly to discuss the construction of trains and railways. ;

After hearing Zhao Kuo's words, the officials of the Han Dynasty present were a little puzzled. They didn't even know what a railway was.

Zhao Kuo laughed and said: "To put it simply, the Ministry of Science and Technology just came up with something called a train. With this thing, in the future, the internal connections and the transportation of goods and troops in our Han Kingdom will be more convenient." convenience.

In order to cooperate with the operation of this train, it is necessary to carry out the construction of the railway. Here is a budget form from Fuzhen. You can take a look at it first.

After everyone has finished reading, I will take you to take this train for a test ride, so that you can see what the future high technology of the Han Kingdom will look like! ;

After finishing speaking, Zhao Kuo asked someone to send out the budget statement, one copy per person.

After reading the budget statement, the faces of many important ministers showed shocked expressions.

The Prime Minister Xu Li couldn't help but said: "Your Majesty, the budget for the construction of the railway is too amazing, isn't it?" ;

Of course, Zhao Kuo had already seen the budget table, and immediately smiled and said: "Is it amazing?"Actually, I think it's okay.Don't worry, I can guarantee that these budgets are definitely worth the money! ;

Xu Li:;;

Not only Xu Li, but even Prime Minister Zuo Pang Nuan frowned, and said: "Your Majesty, the construction of this railway costs 100 million yuan for a mile?"It is too expensive for some.In addition to this locomotive, a locomotive actually costs 1000 million yuan, which is outrageously expensive. ;

Under normal circumstances, these two prime ministers would rarely question Zhao Kuo's decision, but with this huge number, they still broke the convention.

Zhao Kuo couldn't laugh or cry when he heard this.

One million one mile, if this is placed in later generations, is it expensive?That's not cheap at all.

After all, the railway requires a lot of manpower to open a new road, and it may also involve land issues, so Zhao Kuo thinks that the 100 million mile road is really not expensive.

Zhao Kuo explained patiently: "It's normal for a railway to be built at a high cost for the first time. After we successfully build it in the future, won't the cost come down?"

Besides, you have to know that trains are really of great significance to our Han country, and will greatly promote the development and progress of our society. One million miles a mile is really not expensive! ;

Although Zhao Kuo explained very patiently, Xu Li and Pang Nuan looked at each other and still chose to continue to oppose.

Xu Li sighed, and said to Zhao Kuo: "My Majesty, I am really a little hard to understand why the trains and railways are so expensive."Please think about it, Your Majesty, the journey from Imperial Capital City to Daliang City is only 1000 miles, and the budget for building the railway is actually [-] million yuan. In addition to the purchase of [-] locomotives, [-] million yuan for one locomotive is two. [-] million.

In other words, the Great Han Kingdom has to invest at least [-] million yuan for this [-]-mile journey. This figure is too high, Your Majesty.Our Great Han Kingdom is now a vast country. If we want to build railways throughout the Great Han Kingdom as His Majesty said before, we may not be able to get even one percent of this figure out of our treasury. ;

After Xu Li finished speaking, he immediately got support from Pang Nuan and others.

Obviously, whether it is for Xu Li, Pang Nuan or even other courtiers of the Han Dynasty, the money is too much and the cost is too high.

Zhao Kuo:;;

Zhao Kuo suddenly realized that he had made a small mistake.

Perhaps, we should take Xu Li and the others to take the train for a while, let them feel it, and then make a decision.

Thinking of this, Zhao Kuo didn't talk nonsense, and said directly: "Well, I know that you still have doubts about this train and railway, so I will take you to the Ministry of Science and Technology for a test ride. Make a conclusion after the test ride. ;

Then, Zhao Kuo took these important ministers of the Han Dynasty out of the palace and went to the Ministry of Science and Technology.

After half a day.

Zhao Kuo was the first to get off the train, and said with a smile to a group of high-ranking ministers behind him who still had shocked expressions on their faces: "Now, dear friends, you should be able to know what a cross-age invention this train is." ;

At this time, many important ministers of the Han Dynasty, including Xu Li, were still digesting the experience of taking the train just now.

As an "ancient person", the shock of taking a train is really needless to say, it is very, very shocking.

However, after the shock subsided, Xu Li spoke again.

"Your Majesty, the veteran still insists on his previous opinion. ;

Zhao Kuo:;? ? ? ;

Zhao Kuo was really a little surprised at this moment, good guy, after taking the train, you don't know how good the train is?

Xu Li looked at Zhao Kuo and said very sincerely: "Your Majesty, this train is indeed very good, but the old minister also feels that it is not without its shortcomings."First of all, its speed is not fast, and it cannot be compared with a horse-drawn carriage at all.Secondly, it requires a lot of steel, but the steel resources in Dahan are actually very tight now, and it is better to use them in other aspects than to make railways.

Finally, and the most important point for the old minister, is that the construction cost of the train and railway is really, really high. ;

Not only Xu Li, but Prime Minister Zuo Pang Nuan also insisted on his previous position again.

Zhao Kuo:;;

Zhao Kuo suddenly understood why Xu Li and Pang Nuan objected.

The construction of railways does require a huge amount of steel and funds, which can be clearly and intuitively reflected in the budget statement.

Hundreds of millions of funds are definitely not a small amount of money for the national treasury of the Han Dynasty. After all, these hundreds of millions are "just" used to build a train mileage of three hundred miles.

But what about the benefits after the railroad was built?This benefit is not what can be seen now.

Like Zhao Kuo, as a traveler, of course he knows how much revenue the railway can create and what a huge impact it has on society.

But for "ancient people" like Xu Li and Pang Nuan, they really have no way to foresee this kind of benefit. They can only see the astonishing cost, and then in order not to let the treasury spend such a large sum money and choose against.

This time, Zhao Kuo had a headache.

In fact, if Zhao Kuo insisted on doing this matter, no matter how reluctant Xu Li and Pang Nuan were, it was just a matter of one sentence.

But the problem is that major national events like this originally need to be discussed and decided by the emperor, the prime minister, and important ministers. This is the rule set by Zhao Kuo.

Why make this rule?The reason is also very simple. The future emperor of the Han Dynasty may not be as wise as Zhao Kuo, so if the state affairs must be discussed with the ministers, the chances of the emperor making mistakes in the future will be much smaller.

So Zhao Kuo will not break this rule, but will maintain it.

But the rules are here, the prime ministers disagree, and the railway cannot be repaired, what should we do?

After a short silence, Zhao Kuo suddenly laughed.

"Well, since the two prime ministers and so many important ministers objected, I decided not to ask for money from the treasury this time. ;

After hearing these words, many ministers of the Zhao Kingdom present breathed a sigh of relief, only Xu Li seemed to have noticed something, frowning and thinking.

Sure enough, the next moment, Zhao Kuo smiled and said: "Isn't it just a few hundred million dollars, I just build this railway myself."Starting today, all funds for building railways and locomotives will be spent from my young mansion! ;

Yes, this is Zhao Kuo's decision.

If you can't get the consent of the prime ministers, then you won't be able to use the money from the treasury, but it doesn't matter, if I use my own money, you prime ministers can't say anything, right?

Moreover, this does not break the rules, because this is not to build the railway in the name of the country, but to build it in my own name!

After listening to Zhao Kuo's words, the officials of the Han Dynasty present were directly petrified.

Can it still be like this?

Xu Li couldn't help but speak again: "Your Majesty, why bother?" ;

In Xu Li's view, if these hundreds of millions of dollars were invested, it would be a waste of time.

Even if it's not the treasury's money, His Majesty's money is a pity.

Zhao Kuo waved his hand and said with a smile: "Okay, Prime Minister Xu, stop talking. After the railway is built, you will know what kind of wrong decision you made today!" ;

Chapter 1216 Your Majesty's Railway Repair Cost Is Too High

Zhao Kuo also made up his mind to give the conservative old guys like Xu Li and Pang Nuan a good look, and let them know what is called technological progress!Now that Zhao Kuo had made a decision, Xu Li and Pang Nuan also knew that there was no point in persuading them, so they stopped persuading them.

After a while, the monarchs and ministers of the Han Kingdom also left the factory of the Ministry of Science and Technology and returned to each other.

Pang Nuan specially sat in the same carriage with Xu Li, and said worriedly: "Prime Minister Xu, do you think we will offend His Majesty this time?"

Xu Li couldn't help laughing when he heard this: "Your Majesty is so talented, how could he be angry with you and me because of this kind of thing?"

Xu Li has been watching Zhao Kuo grow from a small baby to the current emperor of the Han Dynasty, and his confidence in Zhao Kuo is beyond doubt.

Pang Nuan shrugged his shoulders and said: "If you say it according to your statement, does your majesty really have confidence in this railway?"

Xu Li pondered for a while, stroked his white beard, and said slowly: "Actually, I also believe what His Majesty said, and I think 100 million is not expensive."

Pang Nuan was stunned: "Huh?

If so, why did Prime Minister Xu object to it just now? "

Xu Li smiled slightly, and said: "Because the national treasury is out of money, there are only less than 50 billion in the current treasury, if you take out [-] million all at once, wouldn't it be a waste of money?