Prince of Tang Dynasty

Chapter 576 Industrial Planning

Lu Zhi and Wang Ze jumped out suddenly, which not only exceeded Cui Zhang's expectation, but also surprised Gao Ming.

"Why did these two guys jump out?"

At this time, Gao Ming suddenly thought that it seems that the Lu family has the same geographical advantages as the Cui family. They are both on the left by the Grand Canal and on the right by the Bohai Sea. That is to say, the shipyard is also a sweet spot for the Lu family!

"Now it's interesting!"

There is competition to make progress. Gao Ming fully agrees with this statement. It is also a good thing for the Lu family to participate in the ranks of competing shipyards. Therefore, Gao Ming intends to adopt a wait-and-see attitude.

"Although it's not as good as Zheng's, the difference shouldn't be much worse. If there are two shipyards, it's definitely better than a single monopoly!"

In Gao Ming's opinion, having one more shipyard can not only speed up the progress of his own industrial plan, but also avoid the skyrocketing prices caused by monopoly. The most important thing is that he only produces technology, and it doesn't matter to give to one or two. the difference.

"It's up to the Cui family to decide now!"

Thinking of this, Gao Ming immediately turned his attention to Cui Zhang who was standing behind.

At this time, Cui Zhang was angry because of Lu Zhi and Wang Ze's horizontal thrust, when he suddenly saw Gao Ming looking at him, he was shocked all over, and a gleam of joy appeared on his face.

"Yesterday, I talked with His Royal Highness the Crown Prince. With His Royal Highness, how could he go back on his word? Why should I be in such a hurry?"

Thinking of this, Cui Zhang's expression immediately became more relaxed. He slowly walked out of the queue of civil servants, and then bowed to Gao Ming with a smile on his face.

"His Royal Highness, I am also willing to share the worries of His Royal Highness!"

Hearing Cui Zhang's words, almost all the courtiers turned their attention to Cui Zhang, their expressions were full of surprise.

The Cui clan of Qinghe also joined the crown prince?

All the smart people present, of course they understood that Gao Ming couldn't just give something as important as a steam engine to someone. Now that someone from Qinghe Cui's family has stepped forward, the answer is obvious.

As if to prove everyone's guess, Cui Zhang spoke again.

"His Royal Highness, I heard that His Highness established a royal academy in Jinzhou. This is a benevolent government, and I admire it very much. Therefore, I request Your Highness to allow me to establish a royal academy in Yingzhou, Qizhou, Jizhou and Cangzhou. The Tang Royal Academy!"

"Hiss..." As soon as Cui Zhang finished speaking, almost all the officials gasped.

Qinghe Cui's move is really big enough!
Everyone has heard of the Royal Academy in Jinzhou. Even if it is called the first academy of the Tang Dynasty, it is not an exaggeration. Now the Qinghe Cui family is saying that they will establish a Royal Academy of the Tang Dynasty in Yingzhou, Qizhou, Jizhou and Cangzhou. Academy, this is undoubtedly a big deal.

At this time, everyone had no doubts anymore, Qinghe Cui knew that he wanted to seek refuge with Gao Ming, otherwise it would be impossible to give such a big gift!
Seeing the shocked expressions of the people around him, Cui Zhang suddenly smiled slightly, feeling extremely proud in his heart.

"His Royal Highness should be satisfied now!"

Cui Zhang was right, Gao Ming was indeed satisfied, so as soon as his words fell, Gao Ming burst out laughing.

"Hahahaha, it's a great thing that Master Cui can relieve the country's worries. I agree to your plan to establish four royal academies!"

"Thank you, Your Royal Highness!" Cui Zhang bowed his hands to Gao Ming again.

"You don't need to be too polite!" Gao Ming smiled, waved his hands towards Cui Zhang, and said, "Master Cui is indeed a person worthy of entrusting a heavy responsibility. For a person like this, naturally he has to add some burdens to him. It's about the shipyard. , I think it is very appropriate to hand it over to Master Cui, what do you think?"

As he said that, Gao Ming winked at Changsun Wuji.

After seeing Gao Ming's color, Changsun Wuji immediately understood, and he saluted Gao Ming again.

"The veteran also thinks Cui Jieshi is the most suitable candidate!"

Changsun Wuji's title of "No. [-] Brother" in the imperial court was not created for him. When he saw him speak, a group of officials standing on the sidelines immediately stood up and responded eagerly.

"My lord Changsun is right, I also think that Cui Jieshi can take on this important task!"

"Wei Chen agrees!"

"Wei Chen agrees!"

Looking at a large group of officials who suddenly stood up to help, Gao Ming smiled and nodded again.

"Okay, since everyone has said so, the matter of the shipyard has been decided like this. Cui Zhang, after the court, you can go directly to the Ministry of Military Industry to find Liu Tao, and ask him to hand over all the craftsmen who were in charge of making steam ships last time to you. Go back to Cangzhou and build the shipyard as soon as possible!"

"Yes, I obey!"

With Gao Mingzhun's letter, Cui Zhang smiled even more happily, and he couldn't help but cast a smug look at Lu Zhi and Wang Ze.

"Compete with me? You are still young!"

Seeing Cui Zhang's complacent look at this moment, Lu Zhi and Wang Ze froze, cursing inwardly.

"This guy wants to tear down the old bottom of all the aristocratic families!"

Gao Ming established a royal academy before, which has already made all the aristocratic families feel threatened. Now Cui Zhang said that there are four academies. This is not a joke.

It is conceivable that after more than ten years, the students trained by these royal academies are likely to break the family's monopoly on talents in one fell swoop. At that time, the family may really have to compete with the poor family in the court.

"It seems that the Cui family really broke the boat for this steam engine shipyard, but is it really worth it?"

At this time, this question suddenly appeared in the hearts of all officials, but soon, most people came to a conclusion.

value!
Because even if the Cui family doesn't build these four royal academies, Gao Ming will build more royal academies in the future in order to cultivate talents. At that time, the aristocratic family will still have to compete with the poor family, so it's better to be more generous at this time.

In this way, not only can you sell Gao Ming's favor, but at the same time, you can easily recruit talents after you have cultivated them. After all, this era still pays attention to "the heaven, the earth, the king, the relatives and the teachers".

After thinking about this point clearly, Lu Zhi's eyes suddenly became firm, and he immediately bowed to Gao Ming.

"His Royal Highness, I also want to establish three royal academies in Fanyang, Youzhou and Yizhou. I beg Your Highness to agree!"

As soon as Lu Zhi finished speaking, Wang Ze also came to his senses, and bowed to Gao Ming as well.

"His Royal Highness, I also want to establish three royal academies in Hengzhou, Daizhou and Taiyuan. I beg Your Highness to agree!"

Looking at the serious faces of Lu Zhi and Wang Ze, Gao Ming was taken aback for a moment, and then he grinned.

"You guys want to build the Royal Academy to train talents for my Tang Dynasty. I am naturally very happy, but I have already promised Cui Shishi about the shipyard. Even if you want to build it, you have to wait until the Cui family's steam shipyard is built. OK, is that all right?"

"Okay!" Lu Zhi replied without hesitation: "I can send craftsmen from my family to help Cui Jieshi build the shipyard. It doesn't matter if our Lu family's shipyard is delayed a little bit!"

"Our Wang family is too!" Wang Ze said.

Hearing what the two said, Gao Ming immediately smiled and nodded.

"Since you all said so, let's do it like this. Presumably Cui Jieshi will be very happy, right Cui Jieshi?"

"Uh……"

Hearing Gao Ming's words, Cui Zhang was once again dumbfounded.

How are these two people ready to help?It is clear that he is going to steal the teacher, and according to the prince's intention, it is not enough to stop stealing!

But looking at Gao Ming's "gentle" gaze, Cui Zhang could only squeeze out a smile.

"Weichen... happy, hehe..."

At this moment, Cui Zhang suddenly realized that laughing is also a very painful thing.

(End of this chapter)