Lu Yao took the certificate and choked up as she said, "I will always remember your kindness, Your Majesty. From now on, I will follow your example, sacrifice myself for the public good, and share the country's worries, even if it means my death!"

"Good, very good! You have great ambitions, and the prince is very pleased." Chu Ze patted their shoulders with satisfaction and watched them walk down the podium amid applause.

After the ceremony, Chu Ze called together several capable people and held a meeting on campus.

"Everyone, now that the first batch of railway professionals has taken shape, we must strike while the iron is hot and quickly blossom and bear fruit across the country." Chu Ze pointed to the map and said in a sonorous and powerful voice:
"Zhao Si, write a letter immediately and tell the good news to the governor Sun in Runing. Tell him that Fengyang has sent a group of excellent professionals to Runing, and ask him to take good care of them so that the railway construction can start in the local area as soon as possible."

"Yes!" Zhao Si nodded repeatedly.

"Li Changji, Li Si, you will follow my orders and go to Runing to impart Fengyang's advanced technology and management experience to the local area without reservation. With the benchmarking effect, the railway construction will be even more powerful!"

"We will follow the prince's instructions!" The two bowed and accepted the order.

Chu Ze turned around and instructed, "By the way, you must bring Zhang Peng, Lu Yao and other outstanding graduates with you on this trip. Let them hone their skills and accumulate experience in the front-line construction so that they can return to Fengyang to achieve greater success in the future."

"Yes! Your Highness is wise!" Li Changji and Li Si agreed in unison, then retreated and prepared to set off.

In this way, with Fengyang as the starting point and Runing as the test field, the curtain was gradually raised on the construction of the Daming Railway.

In the Ru'ning government office, Prefect Sun was busy handling official business.

He has not slept well since he promised Chu Ze to vigorously develop railways in the local area.

Looking across the country, who doesn't know that railways are a complex system engineering project? From surveying and design to financing and construction, every link affects the entire system.

Ru'ning is a remote area with tough folks and lack of technology. How can it be easy to implement it?

Just when Magistrate Sun was at a loss, a bailiff rushed in.

"Master! There is good news from Fengyang!" Before the yamen runner could even stand still, he could not wait to report: "Prince Chu sent someone to deliver a handwritten letter to you, saying that there is something important to discuss!"

"Oh?" Magistrate Sun was immediately alerted when he heard this. He quickly took the letter, his hands trembling a little.

At the beginning of the letter, there were large characters written in a flamboyant style: "Made in Fengyang, sold throughout the world". It was majestic and fascinating.

In the letter, Chu Ze first expressed his admiration for Runing's ambition to develop railways, and then vowed that Fengyang was willing to work hand in hand with Runing and share its knowledge with it.

Not only has it sent a group of technical elites, but it will also provide great support in terms of talent, materials, etc. in the future.

"In addition, the Minister of Works has also nodded. The court will allocate appropriate funds for railway construction. Runing only needs to cooperate and everything will be accomplished naturally." Chu Ze wrote at the end of the letter.

After reading the letter, Magistrate Sun was so excited that tears filled his eyes.

Oh my god! This is simply a big pie falling from the sky! With Fengyang's great help and the court's financial support, what is there to hesitate about?
Thinking of this, Prefect Sun could not suppress his excitement and said to the yamen runner, "Why don't you go and invite those ambitious railway contractors and local skilled craftsmen from the last investment conference to come here! Tell them that I have great news to announce!"

As soon as the news spread, it caused an uproar in Runing.

Within half a day, all the honest scholars, hawkers, and even nosy women from the government office came, filling the office to the brim.

"My God, what is Master Sun going to do? Is he going to give out money? Or is he going to provide relief to the victims?" The crowd was talking.

"Who cares? We'll make money together and benefit from good things together. Let's wait and see!"

Inside the government office, Magistrate Sun sat upright, gazing at the dense crowd below the stage with sharp eyes.

"Everyone! I invited you here today to announce a great thing that will revitalize Runing!" he said in a loud voice.

There was an uproar among the crowd, waiting with bated breath for what would happen next.

"Do you remember that some time ago, I promised Prince Chu Ze of Fengyang that I would devote all my efforts to the development of railways in Runing?"

Prefect Sun looked around with a sharp gaze.

"Remember!" "Of course!"

"You said you would use the railway to develop Runing. Let us realize our ambitions throughout the country!"

People responded one after another.

"Very good. Today I want to tell you that the vision of the railway prospering Runing has already turned from imagination into reality!"

Prefect Sun raised the letter in his hand and said in high spirits.

"Just now, I received a handwritten letter from Prince Chu."

"In his letter, he said that Fengyang is willing to join hands with Runing to build a glorious railway! Not only has it sent more than a dozen technical pioneers to teach us everything they know, but it will also provide great support in terms of funds and talents in the future, just waiting for the Runing Railway to break ground!"

As soon as these words were spoken, the crowd cheered.

"Oh my god! This is simply pie in the sky!"

"With Fengyang's help, why worry about the railway not being built?"

"Now you'd better fly into the sky!"

"And more!" Prefect Sun changed the subject and said mysteriously:

"I shouldn't have told you this news, but since you're so happy today, I'll reveal a little bit."

"That is, the imperial court attaches great importance to the development of the railway in Runing! Not only has it established a policy orientation, but it will also provide financial support and strong support!"

As soon as these words were spoken, the audience was boiling again.

"My God! The court's purse strings are open, what else is there to worry about?"

"What are you waiting for? Start construction quickly and open the line as soon as possible so that everyone in the world can ride on the trains we built in Runing!"

Below the stage, several railway contractors and local skilled craftsmen could not wait to give it a try.

"Lord Sun! As long as you give us a chance, we will ensure that the railway is completed as quickly as possible and we will never let Fengyang and the court down!"

A strong man stepped forward first and patted his chest to make a promise.

"That's right! With so many skilled workers in Runing, building a railway shouldn't be a piece of cake, right?"

"Don't let outsiders look down on us. When have we, the people of Runing, ever been afraid of a big project?"

The craftsmen chatted with each other, and each of them was eager to try.

When Prefect Sun heard this, he was very happy. He was worried about not having skilled craftsmen, but now that all the skilled craftsmen are vying to show their loyalty, how can he still worry about not being able to build the railway?
"Great! I am very pleased that you have such great ambitions."

He stood up and said loudly: "Fengyang Railway School has just sent over a dozen technical elites, all of whom are proficient in mechanical manufacturing and line planning.

If you are willing to serve the railway, you should join them as soon as possible and learn advanced technology.

Starting tomorrow, Sun will lead all the students to travel all over Runing, carefully select a site, and start construction. With enthusiastic and practical actions, we will show the world that the Runing Railway is just around the corner! "

"it is good!"

"necessary!"

"Please give your orders, Lord Sun. I will do my best to fulfill your mission!"

A roar like a tsunami broke out from the crowd. (End of this chapter)

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