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Chapter 314
Dong Bolin wrote eloquently in his excerpts, and Han Yanhui also spoke eloquently in the courtroom. Although the focus was on the need for a huge amount of financial investment to promote rail transportation, he also clearly explained the broad prospects of rail transportation after it was used.To sum it up in one sentence, this is a huge investment but worthwhile project.

As expected, it was not easy to explain clearly what was going on in the court. Even His Majesty the Emperor was not quite sure about this promising but huge investment project.

"My dear friends, tell me your views." The emperor said.

Of course, Dong Bolin stood up for his claim. He took a step forward and said: "Although the construction of the track costs a lot, once it is completed, there will be many conveniences and benefits. I think this is worth doing."

"I have something to say." The Zuo Shilang of the household department was worried about the money in the treasury. With the emperor's permission, he came out and said: "I believe that starting such a hugely expensive project will shake the foundation of the country, and it should be carefully considered."

The lord servant paused for a moment, and continued, "My Great Xia Dynasty is a great country. Even if there is no track, the national power is still strong and the people are rich. If the construction of such an unnecessary track transportation causes a strain on the treasury and increases the labor of the people, The minister thought that this was an act of sacrificing the basics and seeking the last."

Although the master book of the prince's mansion is not of high grade and is not included in the imperial court, Yu Shiqing, the minister of the household department, belongs to the prince's family. The booklet issued by the Prince’s Mansion suggested laying tracks in the mining area first to alleviate the hardships of the laboring people.”

"My minister objected. Although laying tracks in the mining area can reduce the labor of the working people, it is a matter of income and no exit. The imperial court did not see the slightest benefit, but poured money from the treasury into it."

"Or you can use one of Mr. Dong's plays to do a preliminary experiment to test the effect."

"This matter is not available. This project not only requires a huge investment, but also requires continuous investment in daily management and repairs. It can be described as a bottomless pit."

The thing is really just like what Jiang Yifan and Hu Jing said, people with different ideas have different starting points, and under the mutual struggle, a thing with great potential and benefits can be seen with a clear eye. Next, there is a tendency to be shelved.

The emperor looked at Han Yanhui, "Han Aiqing, what do you think?"

Han Yanhui went out and replied: "Your lords are all right. I think that the track is used to transport materials for the court, and of course the treasury needs to be used. If the court is worried about spending huge sums of money, they don't know whether the track can be built and whether it will be effective. If so, the track can be used for civilian use first, and merchants can pay for the construction. In this way, the court can not move the treasury, but can still build the track. At that time, the court can decide whether to build it on a large scale depending on the effect of the track operation. "

The emperor became interested as soon as he heard it: "Civil rails can use the money from the treasury? Could it be that Han Aiqing meant to raise money from wealthy households? This is a large amount of money. Someone really gave this money to gain fame? Isn't that true?" An easy thing."

The rest of the people also cast their eyes on Han Yanhui, each with puzzled expressions in their eyes, and even an old enemy who has always been at odds with politics, their eyes are full of sarcasm and taunts, waiting to see how he can make this step for themselves .

Han Yanhui did not hesitate at all, and said: "If the track is only used for private transportation or transportation, merchants can be called to do this project, and the subsequent operating income and operating expenses will also belong to these merchants. , Just collect taxes on it. In this way, the imperial court will have a large amount of money in taxes, and it can also regulate the traffic in the streets of the capital, which will benefit a lot.”

The emperor's eyes lit up when he heard this, and he could think of such a way. Han Yanhui is indeed the chief assistant.It's just... "Track operation is a new thing, and it's hard to judge whether it's profitable. I'm afraid no businessman is willing to spend this money."

When Han Yan saw that the emperor did not object to this method, he felt relieved.His Royal Highness King Yu didn't know where he got the idea, how can things be done like this?And it makes sense to do so.It's really a formidable young man, and his mind is catching up with the current sage.

Han Yanhui said: "If your majesty thinks it is feasible, I will find someone to plan it. A track is divided into time intervals, how many carriages can be run, how many carriages can be carried, how many people or goods can be carried, and how to charge for carriages of different specifications. , and the construction of the track can be completed with roughly how much money is invested. If the track operation is really profitable, with these accounts, it is not afraid that rich merchants will not be willing to use money."

As soon as Han Yanhui said this, some people immediately seconded it, but some thought it was inappropriate.

"Your Majesty, I have doubts." Xiang Fu Liu Chengzhi came out, and after receiving the emperor's signal, he said: "I think that roads have always belonged to the imperial court. How can I attribute the road to merchants and let them charge fees. I think this is a move. inappropriate."

The emperor looked at Han Yanhui and motioned for him to speak.

Han Yanhui said: "The minister thinks that the track is just a new business form for a business. When the track is built, the imperial court will also give the business a contract to make the business feel at ease. There is a saying that the world is the largest land, and all the house deeds in the world Isn’t the land deed and the shops built and purchased by merchants also sold to them? No matter what form or to whom they are sold, these things are also the land of the Son of Heaven.”

Han Yanhui said, arching his hands high in the direction of the emperor.

The emperor smiled and glanced at the officials below.

The novelty of rail transportation was displayed at the court, and the careful planning and deployment were compared with the temporary response.

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Building tracks on a large scale is naturally not an easy task, and there is no rush.If Dong Bolin can successfully get Dong Bolin to submit the report, get attention, and then hand it over to the cabinet for collegial discussion, it will be considered as the first step of success.Dong Bolin, who is in the Ministry of Industry, will have a priority opportunity to take charge of this project in the future.

After Tiaochen encountered resistance, he decided to settle for the next best thing. Han Yanhui proposed that private merchants undertake the construction of the track and bear all the construction and maintenance costs. The subsequent operating income would belong to the merchants, and the court would collect taxes according to the merchant operating system.In the future, the successful operation of the track in the capital will be attributed to Han Yanhui.

And Jin Rong is very confident in the fee-based private track operation, and believes that this operation method will definitely be successful, and the credit of Han Yanhui of his department will definitely be there.

Then there is the merchant who undertakes the track operation. If one person does not have enough financial resources, he can gather a few more. When everyone is uncertain and waiting to see, he, Lord Yu, can arrange for someone to take over this project.It's too late for someone to be jealous when there are benefits.

After Han Yanhui's plan was initially approved by the emperor, the specific operations can be arranged down.

(End of this chapter)