Nuclear Warlord

Chapter 262 Railway Plan
Following the imperial decree, this matter has come to a conclusion.

Emperor Qianwu asked again: "Do all the lovers still have something to play?"

Li Changfeng looked sideways at the officials.

Seeing that the officials were silent, and Emperor Qianwu was about to announce his resignation, Li Changfeng went out and clapped his hands and said, "Father, my son has something to play."

Emperor Ganwu suddenly became interested, leaned forward slightly, and raised his tone a lot: "Oh? Tell me and listen."

All the ministers in the entire court also looked at Li Changfeng.

Li Changfeng had always disliked going to court, even if he went to court, he was extremely low-key, unless Emperor Qianwu deliberately asked him, he didn't even bother to say a word.

In everyone's impression, Li Changfeng has almost no interest in government affairs except for making money and doing strange tricks.

It is really strange that there is a book to be played today.

Li Changfeng cupped his hands and said, "Your Majesty, do you still remember the steam car invented by the scientific research institute under my command?"

Emperor Ganwu nodded: "Of course."

How could this be forgotten?

At the beginning, Emperor Ganwu personally tested it, it was a strange thing, and it would play a major role in the future, so he specially told Li Changfeng to hurry up and improve it and put it into use as soon as possible.

Many ministers of the DPRK and China have seen steam cars, even if they have not seen them, they have heard of them, and they know that it is a very magical object.

What they were curious about was why Li Changfeng mentioned this matter.

Li Changfeng continued: "Restricted by the fact that major roads are not suitable for steam vehicles, the research institute invented steam trains, which run on rails and can achieve high-speed, long-distance and long-term operation."

"Now that the technology is mature, it can be put into construction and use after many experiments and demonstrations. Its excellent load capacity will definitely bring unprecedented changes to Dagan. Erchen proposed to lay railways in China to promote trains."

Having said this, Li Changfeng stopped.

Emperor Qianwu didn't even think about it and directly agreed: "It's a good thing, I'm sure."

Although he doesn't know exactly what the train tracks are about, he can be sure that if it is not of great value, Li Changfeng will never do it.

He believed in Li Changfeng.

It's just that he was a little surprised, why Li Changfeng would choose to mention this matter suddenly in the court, and he didn't even communicate with him beforehand.

At this moment, Li Changfeng spoke.

"It's good that the father agrees, but..." At this point, Li Changfeng changed the subject, "The train manufacturing needs the support of the treasury and silver."

After speaking, Li Changfeng stared at Emperor Qianwu's expression.

Emperor Ganwu waved his hand and said, "Tell me, how much money do you need?"

Spending money is inevitable, Qian Wudi is not surprising.

It's just that the number Li Changfeng reported next surprised him.

"The initial investment is about 300 million taels, and the later stage is estimated to be 2000 million taels."

Emperor Qianwu was stunned for a long time before he came back to his senses, and exclaimed: "What?! Need so much money?!"

The officials were also taken aback.

300 million taels of silver is amazing enough, almost emptying out the national treasury, but in the later stage, 2000 million taels were needed, which is simply an astronomical figure.

After a short period of silence, the Xuanzheng Hall instantly became noisy.

"No, absolutely not!"

"2000 million taels, oh my god, there is not so much tax money in the whole Daqian!"

"What about the trains with all the money? What about the salaries of the officials in the court? What about the food and salaries of the army? If there is a war, how can we do without money?"

"This matter is inappropriate, I do not agree!"

"My minister agrees!"

"..."

For a moment, the entire court was filled with voices of opposition.

Even the usually taciturn Prime Minister Feng Quji stood up and spoke.

"Your Highness, this matter cannot be rushed!"

Emperor Qianwu frowned, but seeing Li Changfeng's expression was calm, as if everything was in his expectation, he couldn't help muttering to himself.

This brat didn't say hello to me in advance, there must be something tricky!

At this moment, Li Changfeng spoke again.

"Since the national treasury is tight and everyone disagrees, then the prince will personally undertake the construction of this steam train."

As soon as this remark came out, all the officials were shocked.

Is His Royal Highness the Ninth Prince so rich?

To build such a huge project with the strength of one person?
Those industries of his are so profitable?
How did they know that Li Changfeng's industries did make money.

But the development of nuclear weapons is a bottomless pit!

There are many places to spend money in all aspects.

Now that the project has just started, he can still afford it, but it will be hard to say later.

So we must try our best to make money.

As for 2000 million, he definitely can't afford that much right now.

But this is a long-term project, and the money is invested gradually, not all at once.

With the time difference in between, he can continue to earn money.

Moreover, after the railway is built for a period of time, it will be put into use, and it will continue to provide income.

Li Changfeng brought up this matter in the court hall in order to completely control the railway in his own hands and realize privatization.

Once this goal is achieved, it will really be a lot of money.

The ministers of the DPRK and China didn't know what he was thinking, let alone the huge profits that the railway would generate after it was put into operation. After being shocked, they all expressed their approval.

"Since His Highness wants to contribute by himself, the old minister has no objection."

"His Royal Highness the Ninth Prince is rich in the world, and his heart cares about the country and the country. He really admires the veteran."

"As long as the money in the treasury is not moved, I have no objection."

"My minister agrees!"

"..."

For a moment, there were voices of approval in the hall.

Anyway, it's not spending your own money, and it won't affect the court's payment of salary. His Royal Highness the Ninth Prince can do whatever he wants.

Emperor Qianwu frowned slightly, but still did not express his opinion.

He felt that something was wrong with Li Changfeng, and he must have his own purpose.

Since it was not easy to ask directly in the court, he decided to wait and see what happened.

Seeing that everyone agreed, Li Changfeng was secretly happy, and said seriously: "My prince is willing to spend any amount of money to build a railway and make a steam train for me, but I have to say one thing first, when the court wants to use my prince's railway, I can't use it for nothing." , You have to pay for money, after all, no one's money comes from the wind."

As soon as this remark came out, Emperor Qianwu suddenly realized.

He finally understood that the reason why Li Changfeng didn't speak up about this matter in court beforehand was that he wanted all the ministers to oppose this matter and not allow the state to participate in the shares, so that he could enjoy this lucrative business to himself.

He guessed that the money earned by the imperial court using the railway must be a small amount, and the profit generated by the private use is the big one, otherwise Li Changfeng would not have gone through so much trouble.

Regarding what Li Changfeng said, the officials didn't think there was anything wrong.

"It's natural, the imperial court can't use your highness's steam train for nothing."

"The money that should be paid still has to be paid."

"I have no opinion."

"..."

Li Changfeng was overjoyed.

This matter is basically settled, and now it is only a matter of Emperor Wu's approval.

(End of this chapter)