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Chapter 760 Allocate 20 million treasure banknotes

Zhu Yuanzhang loudly reprimanded the officials, but there was no anger in his tone.

Mainly because the train brought him such a big surprise.

All the officials knelt down and shouted, Your Majesty, to forgive me.

Having taken the train myself, how can I not understand the benefits of trains at this time?

This is a real artifact of Sheji.

We didn't stay long at the port before we took the train back again. This time the officials were much quieter.

Because there were no designated seats, some of them just wanted to see the scenery, and they just started pulling each other without caring about their manners.

When we returned to the Scientific Research Department again, this court meeting was over.

Zhu Yuanzhang and Zhu Ying also got on the carriage and went back.

Of course Baiguan walked, but it wasn't that far for them. Anyway, they were walking and talking.

"Shang Shu Shen, you are not interesting. The Ministry of Works has done such a big thing, and you still hide it from us and don't reveal anything about it."

Yang Jing, the Minister of Punishment, said jokingly.

Next to him, Zhan Hui, the Minister of Civil Affairs, also chimed in: "It's so good, it's so good. If I hadn't been on this train myself, I wouldn't have been able to imagine that such a giant steel beast could really move and be so fast."

"If these railway tracks were laid throughout the Ming Dynasty, it would only take two or three days to go anywhere. In the future, officials will not have to travel too hard when they take office."

Zhao Mian, the Minister of Household Affairs, said: "What's the big deal when an official takes office? With this train, taxes from all over the country can be easily collected. A large amount of food will be consumed on the way forward, and corvee labor will be launched."

"From now on, transporting grain will become much easier. Taxes from various places can be loaded on this train and can be transported to the capital in two or three days."

"If a disaster occurs somewhere, food can be sent there quickly, and the people of the world are blessed."

Rujun, the Minister of War, interjected: "I see, the greatest contribution of this train is to transport soldiers. The soldiers can just sit and rest on the train without using up their physical strength."

"It only takes a few days to go to the border crossing. The army can be mobilized at any time, and there will be no problems with logistics support."

Shen Shu, Minister of the Ministry of Industry, smiled and said: "So, if we want to build the entire train track quickly, we must first make it as accessible as a post station across the country. By then, all the things you mentioned can be completed."

Several ministers looked at each other and said with a smile: "Good."

Since the officials took the train, the trend in the court has obviously changed.

Everyone understands that the train that connects the whole country is definitely the most important thing for the Ming Dynasty in the next few years, and other things must give way to the train.

Official documents were issued one after another, but the train incident did not appear in the Ming Dynasty Capital Newspaper.

People everywhere, especially in the capital, suddenly received a large number of recruitment news.

In fact, some officials proposed to implement corvées on a large scale, which could save a lot of money and food for the national treasury. Moreover, once the railway tracks were repaired, it would also be of great benefit to the people.

Once this memorial was proposed, many people supported it, and even Zhu Yuanzhang was a little moved.

But it was rejected by Zhu Ying with one vote.

He did not want to consume too much people's energy, and the current money in the national treasury could also support the construction of railway tracks.

Nowadays, corvee labor has been reduced on a large scale. This kind of free prostitution of labor is a very normal thing in the eyes of the imperial power and official power. Even the common people think it is normal.

But Zhu Ying insisted not to do this.

The huge corvee will cause complaints from the people at the bottom, and will also increase the official power that was originally suppressed.

You must know that even in today's Ming Dynasty, it is impossible for everyone to have food to eat and clothing to wear.

Prosperity was centered in the capital and slowly radiated from southern Zhili to the surrounding areas.

For example, the northwest and southwest are somewhat unable to keep up with development.

When I go to these two places from the capital, I feel like they have gone from prosperity to wilderness.

There is no such thing as GDP yet. If there were, a comparison would reveal that the GDP of a village near the capital might be higher than that of a city in the northwest.

Zhu Yuanzhang hesitated and finally supported Da Sun.

At the same time, this also allowed the national treasury to allocate 20 billion banknotes for the construction of railway tracks across the country.

"After the railway tracks are completed, they should be used by civilians in the absence of war."

"Charging is based on the station, and after calculating the costs of carbonization, operation, wear and tear, maintenance, etc., the fare is determined as a subsidy for the train."

"While strengthening people-to-people exchanges, it also allows them to operate better on their own."

The idea proposed by Zhu Ying was agreed by Zhu Yuanzhang.

In fact, it was almost the same as the current inn.

Under the transformation of Da Sun, the former loss-making stations are now able to make profits. This is something Zhu Yuanzhang never thought of.

The train can also be the replacement of the inn.

Two billion banknotes sounds like a lot, but in fact, the casting of steel, labor, money and food are all huge expenditures.

Without corvées, simply building a train track to Kubiwa seems insufficient.

This also requires a series of measures such as manufacturing a large number of steam engines and train carriages at the same time.

Zhu Ying thought for a while and decided to implement a contract system.

For example, a certain section of railway is the responsibility of the neighboring village, county, or government.

The train station at this station is in charge of the nearby villagers.

Their personal labor force and even money and food can be converted into shares in the railway operating bureau of the train station.

In the next five, ten, or even 15 years, you can enjoy the dividends brought by the train station.

Zhu Ying has done this kind of routine many times in Daming, such as selling dry stocks before, which has the same meaning.

After telling Zhu Yuanzhang this idea, Zhu Yuanzhang also thought it was feasible.

It's roughly the same path as national debt.

"If we do this, regarding the construction of the train, we must first publish it in the Di newspaper for nationwide distribution. Otherwise, the people will not even know what a train is, and it will be difficult." Zhu Yuanzhang said.

Zhu Yingdao: "We are not afraid of being known. Even if other countries know about it, will they be able to build a train? The steam engine alone is a huge difficulty."

"Even if you want to imitate it, it will take at least decades. By then, our trains will already be traveling to all countries."

Zhu Yuanzhang nodded: "It is a good way to let various prefectures and counties bear part of the costs. It can reduce a lot of expenditures for the national treasury, and the people can also get some benefits. Da Sun, just go ahead and do it."

After Zhu Ying returned to Kunning, he first ordered the staff of the Di News Department to take a train.

If you want them to write about the benefits of trains, you first need to experience it yourself.

Now the Scientific Research Department has been conducting experiments on the train and is striving to make it more perfect.

When Yuan Jiachi came to Kunning Palace again, his face was full of shock and excitement, as if he had not yet broken away from the previous feelings.

"Your Highness, this train is truly amazing."

After saluting, Yuan Jiachi couldn't wait to speak.

Zhu Yingdao: "Now the Ming Dynasty is going to build train tracks all over the country. Regarding the train, you have to vigorously publicize it in the Di Bao. In the Di Bao in recent months, the train has occupied enough space in the Di Bao."

"We need to tell all the people that when the train is built, they will also be able to take the train. This is not just for official use."

Speaking of which, Zhu Ying explained in detail about the train station contracted by the common people.

"Your Highness is so righteous." Yuan Jiachi was shocked.

Taisun actually distributed the train's dividends directly to the people. This kind of move was unprecedented.Zhu Ying said with a smile: "The people have benefited, the court has saved expenses, and the railway tracks have been quickly built. Isn't this a matter of killing three birds with one stone?"

"Besides, the railway is being built near their village. If someone wants to destroy the railway tracks, the first people who won't agree are the nearby villagers."

"As the saying goes, cutting off someone's wealth is like killing one's parents. This can save the court a lot of trouble."

"After the train station is completed, local people will have priority to enter, and personnel problems can be solved quickly."

"These aspects alone are enough."

After hearing this, Yuan Jiachi bowed.

Only Taisun could have such strategies to benefit the country and the people.

The next day.

News about the success of the train production began to be widely publicized in Di newspapers.

Still the same old routine, a large number of storytellers were also urgently arranged for training.

We must let the wind of trains blow completely in Ming Dynasty.

at the same time.

Lan Yu also claimed a large amount of gold treasure from the Ayutthaya Dynasty and began to return home.

There are dozens of large boxes, all of which Lan Yu has come to forcefully ask for.

Facing the Ming Dynasty's regular army, even King Wutong could only lower his proud head.

He was not afraid of Lan Yu's army. He tried his best and King Ramadi Bodhi of Utong felt that he still had great hope of victory.

But so what.

This is only a small part of the Ming Dynasty's more than 200 million troops.

If there really was a war with the Ming Dynasty, the Ayutthaya dynasty would inevitably be destroyed.

In the end, the eldest prince who attacked Lan Yu was also arrested and had to be escorted to the capital for punishment.

For the continuation of the Ayutthaya dynasty, King Utong could only watch his eldest son being taken away, but did not dare to take any action.

"Are they gone?"

Falling limply on the throne, Ramadhi Bodhi felt that all his strength had been drained away.

During this period of time, the Ming army not only asked him to compensate a large amount of money, but also made him responsible for the consumption of the Ming army.

The kingdom's originally abundant treasury was now almost completely empty.

I don’t know how many times I struggled in my heart, Ramadhi Bodhi wanted to fall out.

But in the end, he still endured it.

"Your Majesty the King, the Ming army has left Ayutthaya." The minister knelt on the ground and said cautiously.

Everyone understands how angry the current king is.

Ramadhi Bodhi thought for a while and ordered: "Call the second prince over."

Soon, the second prince came over.

Seeing the joy on the second prince's face, Ramati Bodhi went up and knocked him to the ground with a slap.

"Your eldest brother was captured by the Ming army. Are you very happy?"

The second prince turned over quickly: "Father, my heart is full of anger. One day, I will definitely make Daming pay the price."

Ramati Bodhi was so angry that he went up and kicked him down, and cursed: "Idiot, stupid, why did I give birth to such a stupid thing like you?"

"You are such a stupid thing, how can I safely hand over Ayutthaya to you?"

The second prince was trembling. He didn't understand why his father would reprimand him like this.

The second prince originally planned to hold a banquet just now.

Because the eldest brother was captured by the Ming army, he would be the first successor to the future dynasty.

The second prince's joy has not faded from the sudden call from his father.

The second prince, who was slapped and kicked, looked very aggrieved.

I have already said that I will avenge my eldest brother, isn’t this enough?

Ramadhi Bodhi felt that this second son was hopeless.

I didn’t even dare to fall out with Ming Dynasty. Even the treasury lost money and my eldest son was gone, so I endured everything.

Now you come and tell me that you want to take revenge on Daming. What ability do you have to take revenge on Daming?

"Call the third prince over."

Ramadhi Bodhi thought for a while and ordered the guards.

The third prince came. When he came in, he had a sad look on his face. He knelt on the ground and saluted, and said in a heavy tone: "I have met my father."

Seeing this, Ramati Bodhi felt a little better and said, "Get up."

"Thank you, Father."

After the second prince got up, he stood respectfully and looked at the second brother lying on the ground next to him, daring not to speak.

"Let me ask you, now that the Ming army has captured your eldest brother and confiscated the treasury, what do you think the Ayutthaya Dynasty should do next." Ramati Bo asked.

The third prince thought for a while and said: "I think we should prepare the army immediately, strengthen their training, and then let the most powerful commander attack the Sukhothai Dynasty. We must make up for the losses caused by the Ming army as soon as possible."

Ramadhi Bodhi frowned when he heard that he wanted to organize the army. He thought that the third prince also thought that he wanted to attack the Ming Dynasty.

After hearing that the Sukhothai Dynasty was about to be destroyed, his brows relaxed.

"What about your eldest brother? They were captured by the Ming army. Don't you care?" Ramadhi Bodhi asked again.

The third prince was speechless in his heart.

As a father, you can only watch your eldest brother being captured by the Ming army. Do you want me to save your eldest brother?
What can I do to save you?

After a slight hesitation, the third prince replied with a heavy voice: "The eldest brother is the hero of our Ayutthaya Dynasty."

After saying this, the third prince immediately shut up.

The meaning of this sentence is already very obvious.

Ramadhi Bodhi nodded slightly, obviously very satisfied with the third prince's answer.

The second prince who fell to the ground at this time suddenly felt bad and immediately scolded the second prince: "It's in vain that I take care of you so much. You are so cold-blooded. You are not worthy of being a prince."

cold blooded.

Ramadhi Bodhi sighed slightly when he heard this word.

If the king is not cold-blooded, how can he control the country?

"Someone, pull the second prince out." Ramadhi Bodhi said in disgust.

The guards immediately came over and forcibly dragged the second prince away.

Ramadhi Bodhi glanced at the third prince and said: "I will let you go with me to attack the Sukhothai Dynasty. Don't let me down."

The third prince felt a little disappointed, but he could only reply: "Yes, father."

(End of this chapter)