The people couldn't afford to buy a steamboat, and even if they managed to get to the island, it would be very difficult to come back!

Nowadays, people have a hometown complex, and no one wants to leave their hometown, so immigration from all over the country has always been ineffective!

In addition, the South Sea is separated by the sea, so it is even more difficult for people to immigrate there!

"You can't build a railroad in the sea, but a steamship can sail freely! At that time, the retainers can set up a fleet to transport the people to and from the people, and at the same time make money, it can also be convenient for the people! ”

At the time of the invention of the steamship, Ying Feiyu once said.

Steamships can be used as passenger transport, making it convenient for coastal cities to get around!

It's just that after the steamship was built, everyone set their eyes on the South Seas and forgot about it!

"Hmmm! That's a good idea, kid! It's like a train! ”

Ying Zheng nodded very approvingly, not thinking much about it at all.

"That's right! In addition to passenger transportation, goods can also be transported, and as long as you pay a fee, you can transport them to Daqin! In addition, the imperial court could also use cargo ships to transport daily necessities to the island and sell them to the people! ”

Ying Feiyu said with a smile.

"Hmmm! Makes sense! The imperial court sent grain, cloth, and spices and other items back to the island! But...... This time and again, the transportation cost is also a lot, right? ”

Ying Zheng said as he thought, his voice getting quieter and quieter, as if he was thinking about something.

After a moment's work, he looked up and asked, "You kid just said that you want to set up this fleet by yourself?" ”

"That's right! The shipyard's next steamships will be built in no time! When the time comes, not only can you transport the people, but you can also transport goods back and forth, and you will not lose money! ”

Ying Feiyu smiled seriously, revealing a row of milky white teeth.

Actually, he said it on purpose.

Ying Zheng is not much stronger than Zhang Han, and he is also a picker!

Let him pay for it hard, but if he hears that he can make money, he has to squeeze his brain into it!

Now that I know that the establishment of a fleet can make money, I must be rushing to come, and when the time comes, I will be a favor and push this errand out again!

Because he has no interest in forming a fleet at all!

One is because it is relatively slow to make money, and the other is that there is no one to escort it!

The fleet comes and goes, and it is inevitable to encounter pirates, and with just a few crew members, they can't cope with it at all!

It is safest for the imperial court to send troops to the sea, even if they encounter foreign pirates, they can smoothly counterattack and ensure the safety of the goods!

"Humph! You kid just said that he was thinking about the court, why are you talking about it, and you have to eat alone to earn this money for transportation? ”

Sure enough, after Ying Zheng reacted, he immediately changed his face and began to count Xiao Zhengtai again.

"What? Isn't Erchen thinking about the court? The price of one steamship has risen to 1.5 million gold, and at least 10 ships are required for passenger transportation alone, plus 20 for freight, which is 30 million gold......! ”

Ying Feiyu folded his fingers and counted, and then continued: "Erchen knows that the imperial court is short of funds, but he wants to let the people immigrate to Nanyang as soon as possible, so Erchen bears this part by himself, which is convenient for the people, and at the same time, it can also allow the imperial court to take down this piece of fat in Nanyang without spending a single soldier!" ”

What he said was awe-inspiring, and even Ying Feiyu himself almost moved himself!

But Yingzheng didn't appreciate it, "You kid can pull it down, it sounds like it's really for the good of the court, but if you think about it carefully, isn't all the money you earn in your kid's pocket?" ”

"No! Your boy has so many industries to make money in, and this sea transportation must be given to me! ”

"Since it is a matter of benefiting the country and the people, let the court do it, so that the people can be more submissive to the court! You kid don't have to get a foot out of it! ”

Thinking of this, Ying Zheng waved his hand, and his wide sleeved robe waved in the air, and his tone was also very tough, wanting to decide the matter directly.

"Erchen is also thinking about the court, how can it be called a sideways foot? Buying a steamship is not a small amount! ”

Ying Feiyu pretended to be aggrieved and said.

"Humph! I don't have to worry about you, boy, I just sent a batch of gold to Wodao a few years ago, and I still have you two dates? ”

Ying Zheng said very arrogantly.

If it had been the same as before, he would not have dared to say this.

At that time, let alone taking out 30 million gold at once, whether the entire imperial court could find 30 million gold was a matter of two words.

Even the minister's salary has to be delayed again and again, and it can only be paid when it can no longer be delayed!

But now it is different, industry and commerce are on the rise, and you have to pay a lot of taxes every year.

In addition, the conquest of the Xiongnu and other countries brought back a large amount of loot!

The continuous excavation of salt and iron ore has also brought a lot of income to the imperial court!

But the most important thing is Wojima!

There are a lot of gold and silver deposits on the island, and a lot of gold and silver are sent to the imperial court every year.

Don't say 30 million, even if you add another 30 million, the court can take it!

According to his understanding, maritime transportation, like railways, can be bought and sold continuously, and with the development of Nanyang, it may become more and more popular in the future.

Therefore, it is definitely a sure win.

And there is no need to lay rails, as long as you buy a boat, you can do it, and the income is much faster than that of a train!

If you don't grab such a good thing, it's just a bubble in your head!

"Is my father sure he wants to set up his own fleet?"

Ying Feiyu asked with a wicked smile.

"That's right! Later, I will ask Zhang Aiqing to send the silver ticket to the shipyard, and after the ticket price is set, the people can take a boat to Nanyang! ”

Ying Zheng looked like he was bound to get a posture, and his head was like pounding garlic.

"Good! Now that the father has decided, the sons will let out the good thing of establishing a fleet that benefits the country and the people! ”

Ying Feiyu shrugged his shoulders and pretended to be helpless.

In fact, I am happy in my heart!

If he speaks directly and asks Yingzheng to set up a fleet, he will have to hesitate for a long time to keep this old picker, far from being so happy!

As for whether steamships will be as popular as trains, he didn't mention it.

Whether it is a monopoly or a hand-me-down business, he didn't say!

If there are other people who do the transportation in the future, it can't be blamed on him!

"Haha! Solving the problem of travel and solving the livelihood of the people, there should be people willing to go now, right? ”

seized the opportunity to set up a fleet, Ying Zheng smiled proudly.

"Hmmm! As long as the father and emperor think about it, the ministers will let the newspaper publish these things on tomorrow's headlines, and it is estimated that many people will sign up! ”

Ying Feiyu responded.

As long as Ying Zheng agrees to publish in the newspaper, this matter is a certainty, and no one can change it!

If you want to change, the people will definitely have a lot of emotions, and the gains outweigh the losses!

"Deng, Deng, Deng! Must be boarded! In this way, many people will take steamships to the South Seas! ”

Ying Zheng didn't even think about it, so he responded to it.

I even began to fantasize that in the future, the fleet was booming and expanding, from twenty ships to two hundred, and there was a steady stream of income every day!