Xu Guangqi bowed and said, "Your Majesty, one million taels, isn't it too much?" ”

Don't blame Xu Guangqi for this reaction.

From the beginning of the Shang and Zhou dynasties until Emperor Chongzhen of the Ming Dynasty, scientific and technological inventions have never been taken seriously, and the rewards are not nothing, but they are very few.

Even if it is a good thing that benefits the country and the people, in fact, there is not much reward.

This is also why everyone is keen on Donghuamen roll call and no one is willing to get into the technology, isn't there four words to describe it - strange tricks and tricks.

Now that Emperor Chongzhen has suddenly given such a high reward, let alone Xu Guangqi, even if he is replaced by Lu Ban, his heart will be empty.

However, Emperor Chongzhen felt that he had given too little, and after a deep sigh, he simply continued: "Proposed edict, Xu Guangqi has made great contributions to the country, the Marquis of Jin and Lu, and the soil of Jiawen Yuange University; Mo Ye has made great contributions to the country, and he has the soil of the Marquis of Jin Qi and Jiawen Yuange University.

It is specially allowed to be hereditary for three generations. The rest of the people, etc., each have a reward. ”

Emperor Chongzhen is also out of the way, since the previous emperors didn't pay attention to it, it doesn't matter, I will start this, as long as there are good things to get out, I will not hesitate to reward.

What is the title of marquis, if you Lao Xu get me a few computers now, I will have no problem giving you the title of prince.

Emperor Chongzhen was about to ask Lao Xu's opinion, but when he looked back, he saw that Lao Xu had already fallen to the ground, and his voice was already crying: "Minister, thank you Lord Longen!" Long live my emperor, long live, long live! ”

Because he made a machine out and sealed the marquis, he broke new ground, and he was the first one, right?

What's more, this thing was still made under the guidance of Emperor Chongzhen, and if you want to say that you have worked hard, there must be it.

However, the real main function should not fall on his own head, at least Emperor Chongzhen should take a large part of it.

Emperor Chongzhen felt that it didn't matter.

No matter how awesome Lao Xu is, no matter how good the things he makes, it is also his own subordinates, and he can be the emperor to covet the merits of his courtiers? There's no need for that at all, is there?

Whoever covets the merits of those below is a fool.

Show the credit of your subordinates in a real way, firstly, it will appear that you have a big belly, secondly, it will appear that you will use people, and thirdly, your subordinates will also be grateful for their promotion, so that the final benefits will fall on your head in any case.

However, if you are greedy for the merits of your subordinates, it will be forgotten if you are not discovered, once you are discovered, your reputation will stink, and you will be hated by others, which is fundamentally an act that outweighs the loss.

But everyone understands the truth, when it really comes to themselves, some people will make the right choice, and some people will suddenly be possessed and stupid.

Emperor Chongzhen's choice was very correct.

Seeing Xu Guangqi lying on the ground, Emperor Chongzhen hurriedly took two steps, grabbed Xu Guangqi's arm and said, "Xu Aiqing, hurry up." ”

After Xu Guangqi stood up, Emperor Chongzhen looked at Xu Guangqi, who was full of white hair, and sighed: "Aiqing has been loyal to the country all his life, whether it is for the Ming Dynasty or the Han nation, everything you have done is even more important than me, thank you for your hard work." ”

When Xu Guangqi heard this, he wanted to kneel down again to thank him, but Emperor Chongzhen's hand holding Xu Guangqi's shoulder did not let go.

Mixed with Xu Guangqi, Emperor Chongzhen smiled and said: "I never think that there is anything great about a champion lang, if I need it, I can even have a champion every year."

But talents like Xu Aiqing and Mo Ye are the richest wealth in my Ming Dynasty. ”

Emperor Chongzhen's words really came from the bottom of his heart.

In his previous life, Emperor Chongzhen had heard a sentence.

U.S. Defense Department Navy Undersecretary Campbell informed the Department of Justice: "Qian Xuesen must not be let go, he knows too much, I would rather shoot this guy than let him leave the United States, because no matter where he is, he is worth five divisions." ”

What is the concept of five divisions in the US military?

In later generations, the establishment of a division was about 10,000 people, but the establishment of the US military has always been larger than that of other countries, about 20,000 people.

Even if there was no war later, the divisional strength of the US army would still be about 16,000 to 18,000.

In this way, one person can top five divisions, but it is an army of 100,000.

Now even if Xu Guangqi can't top five divisions, at least there is no problem with five guards, right?

Emperor Chongzhen's words have all been said to this, what else can Xu Guangqi say? What else do you want to say? Thanking Jun on the golden platform, he carried the jade dragon to die for the king, that's all.

Emperor Chongzhen came to the spirit, and simply ordered: "Wen Tiren, the first assistant of the Imperial Cabinet, Cui Chengxiu, the secretary of the Ministry of War, Guo Yunhou, the secretary of the Ministry of Households, and Xue Fengxiang, the secretary of the Ministry of Industry, are here to see me." ”

The Royal Academy has always been in a state where everyone knows such a place, but what is inside, except for the people related to the Royal Academy, no one knows the rest.

The civil and military officials in the Ming Dynasty, except for Wen Tiren and Zhang Weixian, who had followed Emperor Chongzhen, the rest knew that there was such an organization in the Ming Dynasty, but no one had ever come.

Now that they have the opportunity, Cui Chengxiu, Guo Yunhou and Xue Fengxiang can finally take a good look at what kind of existence this royal academy is.

But to the disappointment of a few people, once they tried to look left and right, whether it was the eunuch who led the way or the Jinyi guard who accompanied them, they would cough heavily, and if they ignored them, the eunuch who led the way would ask with pity: "Where are you looking, my lord?" ”

In desperation, several people had to suppress the curiosity in their hearts, and followed the dead eunuch who led the way towards the location of the test site.

When they arrived at the test site, Emperor Chongzhen, who had been waiting for a long time, simply ordered: "Xu Aiqing, order someone to run this thing for another lap." ”

Facts have proved that none of the people who can mix in the high positions of the court are fools, especially the high-level in the eunuch party, just like Xue Fengxiang.

Before this stupid and stupid steam locomotive had finished running a lap, Xue Fengxiang's eyes had already lit up: "Your Majesty, I don't know who made this thing?" Reward! ”

Emperor Chongzhen said with a smile: "This thing is made by Xu Guangqi, Xu Aiqing, and Mo Ye, the son of the Mo family, day and night. ”

Xue Fengxiang nodded and responded: "What Your Majesty said is extremely true, if this thing is used for cargo transshipment, it will definitely greatly increase the transportation capacity, and it is better than ox carts and carriages." ”

Even Guo Yunhou jumped out to agree - with this thing, from Nanzhili to Beizhili, how much time can be saved in the middle? How much more cargo can be pulled?

Cui Chengxiu is gone, with such an awesome militaristic weapon, you two scum want to use it to pull goods? When the ox cart calls? Fuck, you guys let the donkey kick it in the brain, right?

Cui Chengxiu, who regarded Guo Yunhou and Xue Fengxiang as two fools, bowed down and said: "Your Majesty, this thing should be used in the army first, whether it is the transfer of soldiers or the transfer of materials, it is much more convenient than the original, and it should not be used for civilian freight transportation first." ”

Wen Tiren, as a big man in the court, naturally shouldn't speak first, squinted his eyes slightly, and listened to Cui Chengxiu, Guo Yunhou and Xue Fengxiang debating with Emperor Chongzhen.

It wasn't until the three of them were about to quarrel and see that they were about to become full martial arts, that Wen Tiren coughed, stopped the noise of the three, and bowed down to Emperor Chongzhen and said, "Your Majesty, I don't know how much this thing costs?" How long does the project last? ”

Emperor Chongzhen has some regrets, he didn't see it as a good show for fighting today, it's a fucking regret.

Pointing at Xu Guangqi, Emperor Chongzhen said: "I have to ask Xu Aiqing about this, I just knew, didn't I call you over." ”

After Xu Guangqi talked about the construction period and other issues, Wen Tiren spoke: "Your Majesty, this thing is an excellent weapon for use in the military or the people." And the reason why this thing is limited is only the time it takes to lay these two rails. ”

Emperor Chongzhen nodded.

Even if it is in the future, it will take time to build the railway and repair the high-speed railway, not to mention the current situation of the Ming Dynasty, if you want to build the railway all over the Ming Dynasty, I don't know if you can do it on the day you die.

Wen Tiren continued: "The minister thinks that since Your Majesty intends to pacify Jiannu, you might as well use it in the army first.

However, after all, it is a new thing, and it is best to choose a place to try it out first, and then promote it to the world. ”

Emperor Chongzhen asked with a smile, "Where is Wen Aiqing the most suitable?" ”

Guo Yunhou couldn't help but complain in his heart at this time.

Do you still need to ask, it must be Shanhaiguan, in the army, what is the matter with the Laozi household department.

Just when Guo Yunhou was extremely disappointed, he listened to Wen Tiren and said: "Your Majesty, the minister thinks that it is most appropriate to go from the capital to Tongzhou." After the section from Beijing to Tongzhou is trial, it can be built in the direction of Shanhaiguan. ”

Guo Yunhou thinks that Wen Tiren is too inauthentic, will he play dead people if he plays like this? The ups and downs of life are so fucking exciting.

Guo Yunhou, who seized the opportunity, hurriedly bowed down and said: "Your Majesty, the minister thinks that Lord Wen is reasonable, and he should try it out from Tongzhou to the capital first, and then build it in the direction of Shanhaiguan." ”

Cui Chengxiu quit: "Your Majesty, such a sharp weapon of the military state is naturally used in the army first.

The construction of all the way from Beijing to Shanhaiguan can also play a role in the trial, why build a railway from Beijing to Tongzhou at such a distance? It's just a waste of money from the treasury! ”

Guo Yunhou was furious: "If it is built directly to Shanhaiguan Road, what goes wrong in the middle, are you Lord Cui responsible?" ”

Between the two of them arguing, Xu Guangqi's face darkened.

The things made by the old man are so unreliable?

Xu Guangqi was about to speak, but Emperor Chongzhen suddenly said: "I plan to build two railways directly, one from the capital to Nanzhili, and the other from the capital to Shanhaiguan through Tongzhou. ”

As soon as Emperor Chongzhen's words came out, Wen Tiren was extremely painful: "Your Majesty is cautious. If this thing were to be built, it would have cost a lot of money.

The cost of building the two together is bound to be greater, and it also involves the requisition of the people, not to mention the thousands of miles from the capital to the south? Your Majesty is invited to consider it carefully. ”

Emperor Chongzhen said with a smile: "Flowers are flowers, anyway, there is no shortage of money, and the taxes in Jiangnan alone are enough to build five or six railways from the capital to Nanzhili."

What's more, if I levy people's husbands, I will also give money, right? It's really not good, and there are Jiannu, isn't it? ”

The old man has planned it, and he was here to watch the play for half a day just now?

Wen Tiren still objected: "Your Majesty, even if the tax is enough, but what about iron? Chen has just seen it, whether it is a steam locomotive or a carriage, even these two rails, the usable ones are made of steel and iron.

If all the steel production in my Ming Dynasty is used for this thing, it is naturally possible, but there are still a lot of places where steel is used in the army, and the people need more, so what should I do? ”

Emperor Chongzhen simply said with a rogue expression: "That's the Ministry of Industry's business, as for whether to open up the iron monopoly to buy from the people, or increase the intensity of steelmaking and ironmaking, naturally the Ministry of Industry will find a way, and I only need the result." ”

Yes, this is very much in line with the image and style of your old man - you want to play a play by yourself, and throw it to your subordinates to solve problems if you have trouble.

Xue Fengxiang was happy, and simply bowed down and said, "Your Majesty, is this thing built by the Royal Academy, or is it made by the Ministry of Industry?" ”

Emperor Chongzhen thought for a while and said: "The Ministry of Industry, the Royal Academy is only responsible for R&D and improvement, and the specific manufacturing is responsible for the Ministry of Industry."

In addition, in addition to the core components of this steam locomotive, the rest can actually be purchased from the private sector, and if it is qualified, it will be bought with money, and if it is unqualified, it will not be paid, so that the speed of manufacturing can also be improved, right? ”

Seeing that he had caught the steam engine in his hands, Xue Fengxiang was even happier, and bowed down and said, "The minister must live up to His Majesty's high expectations!" ”

Guo Yunhou saw that Cui Chengxiu and Xue Fengxiang had reaped the benefits, but he didn't have anything to do, so he immediately bowed down and said, "Your Majesty, which department will manage this thing in the future?" ”

The implication is that you have built this thing, and it is no problem to run it, but you have to have a mother-in-law to take care of it.

Otherwise, let the driver drive whatever he wants? Isn't that messy?

Emperor Chongzhen said with a smile: "Naturally, it is the household department." There is also a division of the household department, which is responsible for all matters of the railway, such as where to stop, when to depart, what to load, etc. ”

After Guo Yunhou also bowed down, Emperor Chongzhen said with a smile: "You Aiqing might as well go back to the palace with me and discuss it again."

Well, they all sent someone back to inform them, saying that I would have a banquet in the palace today, and several Aiqing would not go home for dinner again. ”

But in any case, Emperor Chongzhen's desire to build two railways at one time was basically decided.

And whether it is the Ministry of War, the Ministry of Households, or the Ministry of Industry, they all got what they wanted.

Xu Guangqi was even more happy to throw this thing out for others to make, the Royal Academy just had to concentrate on improving these things, making something was too troublesome.