Royal Gold Medal County Magistrate

Emperor Jing leaned back upon hearing this, adopting a tactical recline. (Monkey King .jpg)

Fang Zheng Yi continued to speak eloquently: "Looking at the high-ranking officials in the court and the wealthy merchants in the private sector, all travel with carriages and horses. Only the common people rely on their two legs to travel wearily. Now, new factories are being established inside and outside the capital, and there is river transport in the city, coupled with shops and businesses everywhere, creating countless jobs."

"Among them, a large number of laborers live far away, having to rush to work before dawn and only returning home after dark. I wonder how much hardship they endure during this time. Has anyone considered this?"

"In recent years, the Crown Prince has worked hard and made great contributions. Starting with Banshan Workshop, he has rectified the foundation of social customs, driving the capital up and down, and making the roads焕然一新! The bicycle can be said to have come at the right time, born in response to the times!"

Li Yuanzhao's eyes sparkled, and he looked at Fang Zheng with a burning gaze.

Is there anything about me in this?

Good brother, you finally praised me instead of my father!

Fang Zheng paused and continued, "In addition, everyone usually has the habit of reading books and newspapers. So, you should also know that a portion of the profits from the sale of bicycles on the market will be donated to the poor people in remote areas."

"The bicycle can have today's popularity, which is also one of the reasons. The people's enthusiastic purchase also reflects the mutual assistance of our Great Jing people, and the unity of the upper and lower classes! This can be called simple folk customs, harmony and mutual assistance, and unity of purpose!"

"The people in the neighborhood are spreading that the price of bicycles is so low, and they can still take from the people from meager profits and use it for the people. This is all the grace of His Majesty and the virtuous governance of the court! Wise rulers and virtuous ministers, working together with one heart, all the subjects of the world are jubilant and inspired, lamenting that they are fortunate to be born in a prosperous world. No regrets in this life..."

Fang Zheng Yi looked calm and spoke slowly.

As if he was telling an extremely normal fact.

But he was constantly calculating in his heart.

Judging from the situation, Jiang Liang doesn't seem to be willing to admit defeat. I have to be good with my words, lest he trip me up later, and others help him.

I'm now directly seizing the moral high ground, let's see who dares to criticize!

Besides, is there merit... you have to take the initiative to take it to the leader, can the leader not give you the project? If you don't have this bit of workplace skill, then you've lived in vain in your previous life.

Fang Zheng Yi was still nagging, and some of the ministers began to shake their heads slightly, looking quite pleased.

For the first time, I felt Fang Zheng Yi's subtle flattery!

No wonder this dog has always been like a fish in water in front of His Majesty. So this is the feeling... How good it would be if he talked like this every day!

Emperor Jing's breathing had also gradually begun to increase, and his blood was constantly surging slightly.

I just wanted to simply listen to a reason analysis, why did it suddenly get so exciting!

Guo Tianyang stood woodenly beside Emperor Jing. Although he had already surrendered, he couldn't help but sigh in his heart.

High! It's really high! It's you after all!

Only Jiang Liang's face became darker and darker...

"... In addition, many people have seen that the officials in the court do not use carriages and horses, but instead ride bicycles to court. From this, it can be seen that the political atmosphere of our Great Jing is clear, the ministers advocate virtue in governing their families, are honest in managing their families, are approachable, and are amiable. Countless people are inspired by this and take it as an example. This is the reason why bicycles are selling so well!"

Fang Zheng cleared his throat, feeling a little dry: "Your Majesty, I have finished speaking, inevitably there will be omissions, please correct me."

"Cough, cough... well said." Emperor Jing felt a little fluttery, and straightened his expression and said: "Since the result has come out, then there should be no objection, right?"

"I have an objection!" Jiang Liang said loudly, "What Fang Daren said just now is indeed reasonable, but the bulk of it is actually pre-sale, not actual sale, wouldn't this be a forgery?"

"The Yu Guang porcelain of the Ministry of Industry is sold one piece at a time, all real money and goods are delivered. If it can also be pre-sold, it may not be lower than bicycles."

"So I think the subsequent 120,000 taels cannot be counted!"

As expected.

Fang Zheng sighed secretly in his heart, but said: "Jiang Daren, you can't say that."

"I don't know how many pieces your porcelain can be fired in one kiln, but bicycles are much more troublesome to make. The volume is very different, how can the output be compared."

"The prices of the two are also very different! I only sell one for five qian, and yours is one hundred and several tens of taels of silver. If they are all sold for cash, is that reasonable? That's unreasonable!"

"What's more, there are some things I haven't said yet!" A sneer appeared on the corner of Fang Zheng's mouth: "Yu Guang porcelain has never been promoted on a large scale in the market like bicycles. You know in your heart how you sold it for such a high price today. It's nothing more than relying on connections and relationships."

"But what we are comparing is the hearts of the people, the results sold on the market. This is inherently unfair, and I admit it."

"If we compare fairly, and both are sold on the market, then I don't need to say more about the results."

Jiang Liang was speechless for a while, and defended: "With the reputation of Yu Guang porcelain, if you add promotion and publicity, it will definitely not lose to bicycles!"

"Reputation? What reputation does Yu Guang porcelain have? That folk... alas, forget it! Jiang Daren, there are some things I don't like to say, we are officials in the same court, it hurts harmony to say it." Fang Zheng sighed sadly.

"Say it! I want to hear what the people say!" Jiang Liang glared.

Banshan Daily had already helped Yu Guang porcelain to clarify, and the subsequent sales were still okay, but there were still rumors among the people?

Fang Zheng sighed: "Okay, since you want to hear it, then I'll imitate it for you. The people all say..."

"Who the hell buys Yu Guang porcelain! Only corrupt officials buy that stuff!" Fang Zheng took a deep breath and shouted with full energy.

Many people were shocked by this shout, their eyes could not help but dodge...

Emperor Jing was stunned: "The people really said that?"

Fang Zheng nodded: "It's true, I heard someone shouting that on the street."

Jiang Liang felt dizzy... Black! It's really black!

First praise and then step on, and then say that only corrupt officials buy Yu Guang porcelain, this is hitting the root of people's lives!

"Lies, these are all lies, there is no real evidence!" Jiang Liang tried to struggle one last time.

Fang Zheng immediately looked at Emperor Jing, clasped his fists and said: "Your Majesty, I have finished saying what I should say, please make a clear decision."

Emperor Jing looked at Jiang Liang and said lightly: "Qing Jiang, you must accept defeat."

"Since no one has any more opinions, then follow the previous agreement, the Ministry of Household will allocate silver to establish the Royal Academy of Sciences. As for the affiliated academy, Fang Zheng can run it himself."

"Qing Fang, you will then draft the regulations, submit them to the cabinet, and announce them to the world after review and deliberation."

Fang Zheng was satisfied.

The matter has come to this point, it can be considered complete!

It's good to be able to establish the Academy of Sciences, but it is really inappropriate for the academy to have the name of the Royal Family.

If you go in, you will be considered a disciple of the emperor, and the scholars of the world will rebel!

However, if there is an Academy of Sciences in the front, it will be easier to pull the tiger's skin and wave the flag in the future, that is a great advantage!

"Your Majesty is wise!"

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