Royal Gold Medal County Magistrate

Fang Zheng sat in the Zhen撫司, looking at the newspaper of the day and the Xinbao from Taoyuan County.

The railway has been open to traffic for more than three months, and the merchants in the capital seem to be going crazy.

As the front line of the market, they are the most sensitive group of people.

Obviously, they have realized the infinite benefits of this railway.

At least, the form of doing business seems to have undergone earth-shattering changes.

Especially after the Royal Academy of Sciences announced that the next section of the railway would extend from Taoyuan County to Hengjiang Prefecture, the merchants immediately began to take action.

Fang Zheng did not hide any news about the subsequent railway construction. As soon as the preliminary research results came out, he immediately sent a telegram to announce it to the world, without taking advantage of insider information to make a fortune.

Whether it's doing business or being a person, you can't eat up all the profits.

If he eats it all by himself, not to mention the people are unwilling, the people in the court are also unwilling.

Announcing it to the world is the best choice, allowing everyone to compete fairly.

Wealth belongs to the capable!

Now the restaurants and teahouses near Taoyuan County Railway Station are full of guests.

Everyone is trying to find out news from each other, striving for the next opportunity to get rich.

Although the railway has not yet started construction, a large amount of steel, wood, stone, etc. will be needed in the future.

There are also many industries that need railway transportation, and the construction of factories requires many resources.

Therefore, big merchants began to take action, and many small merchants with insufficient capital began to get together to discuss doing business together, looking for urgently needed raw iron and other resources.

Fang Zheng expected this situation, but he did not expect the progress to be so rapid.

But it is not surprising. As soon as the train appeared, it almost put a massive amount of gold and silver on the table. The quick get it, and the slow miss out. It would be foolish not to grasp it.

Fang Zheng put down the newspaper, took a sip of tea, and picked up the official document of the Jin衣卫 next to the table.

At this moment, a Jin衣卫 quickly walked into the office, with an eunuch beside him.

Before Fang Zheng could ask, the eunuch said, "Lord Fang, His Majesty urgently summons you to the palace!"

Fang Zheng frowned.

Urgent summons, what could be the matter at this time?

"Prepare the horse!"

......

Inside the Nuan閣.

The Crown Prince and the Grand Secretariat were all present, and the atmosphere was slightly solemn.

When Fang Zheng arrived, everyone's eyes immediately focused on him.

Emperor Jing opened the door and said, "Zheng Yi, you're here. Guo Banban, give him the things."

While Fang Zheng was puzzled, Guo Tianyang handed over two letters.

"A fleet returned from Feika the night before. This urgent report was sent to the palace not long ago. Take a good look at it."

Emperor Jing said softly. Fang Zheng buried his head in reading the letter, and the more he read, the more surprised he became.

The letter was written by Lai Gou'er, and the content of the letter was a report on the situation of the fleet in the West.

Everything is going well at present. They have successfully contacted Feika, and the cooperation is pleasant. Father Solje, under the operation of Feika, is striving for the position of Archbishop.

They also unexpectedly developed the Brotherhood as a downline.

However, the letter stated that an Oriental person launched a war, declared war on the Church, and was suspected to be the Prince of Wu.

This is interesting... This guy didn't die at sea?

After reading it, Fang Zheng raised his head and said, "Is Your Majesty concerned about the matter of the rebellious prince? In my opinion, the news in this letter is unclear. It only says it is an Oriental person, but there are too many people with Oriental faces. This doesn't explain anything."

"Besides, even if it is the rebellious prince, how could he have the strength to challenge the Church? This person has always been cautious, and it is not his style of doing things."

"That's right, but since there is such a possibility, I want to send more fleets to further understand and find this person. If it is not, then so be it, but if it is, it is necessary to capture him back to Da Jing. This is a disgrace to Da Jing!" Emperor Jing said in a deep voice.

He felt a little heartache when he thought of the Prince of Wu.

First, he secretly created a food shortage in the country, trying to start a riot. Then he sent people to assassinate, rebel, and flee overseas.

It is indeed the most serious stain in life...

"I called you here today because I don't want to alarm everyone. First, listen to what you love ministers have in mind? By the way, Zheng Yi, there is another letter for you."

Oh yes, there is another one.

Fang Zheng hurriedly opened the second one. After a glance at the signature, he fell into confusion and raised his head and asked, "Who is this Ezio?"

Everyone looked at each other in blank dismay.

The letter was written to you, don't you know who Ezio is?

Seeing that no one answered, Fang Zheng looked down at the letter. After a quick scan, he understood.

Damn it, Little Handsome? This kid's real name is Ezio!

Damn, what Assassin's Creed?

The content of this whole article is crooked and twisted, 80% of it is flattery and words of loyalty, 10% is an introduction to the Brotherhood and its glorious achievements, and the last 10% is a strong request that the Brotherhood be incorporated into the Jin衣卫, willing to be a running dog under the Jin衣卫....

"This is all a good thing, Your Majesty! The Jin衣卫 even has branches overseas, and they are so loyal... I really didn't expect it."

After reading it, Fang Zheng felt a little absurd for some reason.

How did this kid do it? At first, he was left alone overseas, and no one supported him, but he was still able to develop such a large force.

A little capable!

Emperor Jing said: "It is indeed a pleasant surprise. I will issue an order to reward Ezio and allow the Brotherhood to be incorporated into the Jin衣卫, but I want to know how you plan to solve the Oriental person in the letter, and what are your thoughts?"

Fang Zheng was silent for a moment, and then said solemnly: "I think it is enough to have the Brotherhood investigate, there is no need to make a big fuss and send troops to find someone who is only suspected of being a traitor."

"Now that we have successfully contacted Feika and have a good relationship, it is easy to make people suspicious if we send a large number of naval forces there again. Everything should still focus on overseas trade."

After Fang Zheng finished speaking, seeing that Emperor Jing's expression remained unchanged, he continued: "Da Jing is currently in the midst of change. The only right way is to strengthen ourselves. If Da Jing's fleets are all over the world in the future, it will not be a problem to catch whoever we want."

Li Yansong followed closely and said: "I second the proposal. If it is determined to be a traitor, then I have nothing to say, but if this person's identity is uncertain and the army goes first, it is really unwise. I hope Your Majesty will see clearly."

The other few Grand Secretaries echoed in unison.

Emperor Jing sighed and looked at Li Yuanzhao: "What about the Crown Prince?"

"I think what Lao Fang said is right! Why can't we do whatever we want after we become stronger ourselves? The imperial court is spending a lot of money on building railways now, so there is no need to make a big fuss overseas!" Li Yuanzhao said decisively.

Anyway, he can't go overseas, why bother him?

Fighting is not as interesting as trains now....

Emperor Jing rubbed his eyebrows. He did not expect that everyone was opposing him.

He sighed and said: "It's not that I don't know that I shouldn't make a big move, but I really feel unwilling. Fine, since you love ministers have reached a consensus, then this matter does not need to be leaked out."

"Zheng Yi, you personally write a letter to the Brotherhood, ordering them to thoroughly investigate and report back as soon as possible!"

"I obey the order."

As soon as Fang Zheng finished speaking, the dull atmosphere in the Nuan閣 instantly relaxed a lot.

The court's expenses are too high now, so it's best not to do unnecessary things.

Emperor Jing smiled: "It's good that you came today. There is another important matter that I will tell you directly. After waiting for so long, the rewards have been decided."