"From Beijing to Nanjing?" Zhu Youzhen frowned and looked at Ma Shiying in front of him.

"Yes, Your Majesty. Since the opening of the railway from Beijing to Tianjin, more and more people have realized the convenience of trains. The use of train transportation, greatly saving transportation costs. Building railways is a good thing for the benefit of the country and the people! ”

"At present, the treasury is empty, from the capital to Nanjing for nearly two thousand miles, do you know how much the cost of a mile of railway is?" Zhu Youzhen felt that Ma Shiying's brain might not be normal, this was for him to learn from Yang Guang! The section from the capital to Tianjin alone cost him four million taels of silver, and the railway for one mile together cost him more than 10,000 taels. From the capital to Nanjing, nearly 2,000 miles away, plus bridges and tunnels along the way, it is an astronomical amount to come down. Who the has the money to fix it?

"The minister has heard of it, but Your Majesty does not need to worry. The minister had an immature idea. ”

"Oh? Tell me about it? ”

The minister also got inspiration from the bidding for the construction of cement roads, since the construction of cement roads can be tendered, the construction of railways can also be tendered. Divide the railway into several sections to attract powerful businessmen to invest. When the railroad is completed, give them some benefits. ”

Zhu Youzhen picked out the beauty, as if she had tasted something.

"What's the benefit?"

"The right to use the railway."

Oh, I'm waiting here.

"Then the court doesn't need to give out a tael of silver?"

"No need to come out."

"Are these businessmen stupid?"

"This..."

"Let's go back first, I'll think about it seriously."

After Ma Shiying left, Zhu Youzhen fell into deep thought.

He wondered if there was a need to build the railway. There is the Beijing-Hangzhou Grand Canal from Beijing to Nanjing, and the transportation of goods can be carried by water, although it is a little slower, but at least it is stronger than a horse-drawn carriage. However, Ma Shiying's words inspired him, and it was not uncommon for later generations to raise funds to build highways, and he was worried that these wealthy businessmen in Jiangnan would not be controlled.

Ma Shiying crossed Fan Jingwen this time to ask to see him, there must be someone behind him. These people have a keen sense of smell and presumably want to get a piece of the pie. Ma Shiying has the ability to do so, but he is a little more addicted to officials.

At this time, Wang Chengen walked in.

"Long live, I just received news that Liu Xiang has arrived in Songjiang Mansion, but there was a conflict with the officers and soldiers of the local guard. It was said that the other party fired at him and prevented him from landing. ”

Hearing this, Zhu Youzhen frowned.

"Didn't you give the order a year ago? Could it be that it hasn't been delivered yet? ”

Wang Chengen didn't speak.

At this time, Liu Xiang was indeed very depressed, and he got a privateer certificate from His Majesty a few years ago, and he couldn't keep his mouth shut along the way. Immediately after his return, he gathered his brothers and brought the good news to them.

The people below are also happy.

No longer have to worry about meeting Zheng Zhilong when you go to sea.

Thinking of the better life in the future, a group of brothers were eager to offer Liu Xiang up.

But as soon as Liu Xiang said that the emperor asked them to move, their faces instantly collapsed again. If you can live comfortably, who wants to be displaced?

So the opinions were divided into two groups, one group was in favor of migration, and most of these were people who had been adrift at sea for a long time and had no concerns.

One faction is opposed, most of these have families, mouths and industries, and they can't accept leaving their hometowns for a while.

Liu Xiang is constantly doing the work of these people, hoping that they can go to Shanghai with him. A hefty moving fee was also promised. There's no way, if you don't want to talk to him, what's the use of him going, who will drive the boat? Who fights? Privateer warrants, being plundered is almost the same.

Thanks to his efforts, more than 3,000 people were willing to follow.

After the New Year, he picked a good day, and after burning incense to worship his ancestors, Liu Xiang set sail with people.

All the way north, it was calm.

After more than a month of turbulence in the sea, we finally arrived at Matsue Prefecture.

As soon as Liu Xiang saw the land, he was very excited, and hurriedly ordered his subordinates to prepare for landing.

But as soon as they approached the shoreline, they were greeted not by flowers, not cheers, but by cannons.

His brothers immediately reluctant, they are all pirates who lick blood from their blades, how can they bear this anger.

Mother Tuolei, Lao Tzu came all the way across the sea, not only did you not greet me, but you even dared to shoot at me!

immediately applied to Liu Xiang for an order to attack Jinshanwei.

Where is Liu Xiang willing.

Lao Tzu finally asked for the position of guerrilla in Songjiang Sea, and openly attacked the imperial court guard, how is it different from rebellion?

"Send a ship to negotiate! Remember to identify yourself. We are now the regular navy of the Ming Dynasty! ”

"Yes, sir."

One of them took the order, got into a small boat, and sailed towards the shore.

The man stood on the deck, waving his flag to the shore.

However, he did not get a response from the shore, and was greeted by a denser cannonball, and in an instant several large holes were smashed into the hull.

And he himself was directly hit by a shell, and his upper body disappeared directly.

Liu Xiang took in all this on the deck, and his face was pale.

What the hell is going on?

Now his brothers were completely angry, and one by one they were clamoring to avenge their dead brothers! persuaded Liu Xiang to fight with the government.

Just as Liu Xiang hesitated, a person walked to his side.

"Elder, Your Majesty ordered you to land in Nanhui Tsui, and if you encounter resistance, you can act with your rights!" After speaking, this person flashed the waist card of the brocade guard in his hand.

Liu Xiang was stunned at first! Your Majesty is far away in the capital, how can you know what is happening on my side?

And then there was a surprise! How can I have a brocade guard under me??

Liu Xiang no longer hesitated, and immediately ordered the fleet to turn around and go to Nanhui Tsui in the east.

After going ashore, except for some people who were left to guard the boat, the rest of the people got off the boat, set up camp, and waited for Liu Xiang's next instructions.

Liu Xiang found the brocade guard who had just delivered the decree.

"What do you call a brother?"

"Don't dare to be, subordinate to the military order."

"Brother Wu, how did Your Majesty learn about what happened to us? I don't know if it's convenient to inform? ”

"General Liu, it's a matter of confidentiality. Please forgive my subordinates for not telling too much. But this is undoubtedly an order of His Majesty. His Majesty also said that he would definitely find out the truth of the facts and give General Liu an explanation. I hope that General Liu can restrain his subordinates and not cause trouble. ”

"That's how it should be!"

Wu Shixuan is gone.

But Liu Xiang's mood was difficult to calm down for a while.

In the end, how many eyes have been planted under my command. Is it just this one, or is it more?

No one will give him an answer, but what happened just now is an answer.

"Elder, there is a team of Ming troops outside, and the leader said he wanted to see you."

"How many?"

"About two hundred."

"Let's go, go out and have a look."

After getting off the boat, Liu Xiang met the people who came to see him on the shore.

"General Liu, I'm Gu Shanfang, the general of Jinshanwei. Please forgive me for the inconvenience. ”

"You know me?"

"I don't know it, but I've heard of General Liu's name for a long time."

"Oh?"

"General Liu, can you take a step to speak?" Gu Shanfang saw Liu Xiang's doubts, but still said with a smile.

Liu Xiang led Gu Shanfang to put on his clothes, and Gu Shanfang came in with a white and fat middle-aged man dressed as a businessman.

"This?"

"This is the merchant representative of our Songjiang Mansion, the shopkeeper of Kang Deng Huakang. I have admired General Liu for a long time, and I asked him to come to meet him. ”

"Rebirth: The Great Age of Waves"

Liu Xiang looked at the two quietly, waiting for the following.

Sure enough, after Gu Shanfang finished his introduction, Kang Denghua took out a stack of silver tickets from his arms and gently put them on the table.

"General Liu, here is 10,000 taels of silver tickets, which can be regarded as a little compensation for accidentally sinking your ship just now!"

"You did it?" Liu Xiang frowned, and there seemed to be a turn of evil in her eyes when she looked at the two.

Kang Denghua didn't seem to see Liu Xiang's dissatisfaction, and still said with a smile.

"General Liu is angry, and the people below have little experience. I've never seen so many warships, and my hands are shaking accidentally. I have punished them severely. If General Liu is not satisfied with the amount of compensation, he should speak. ”

Gu Shanfang was on the side to help.

"What do you want me to do?" Liu Xiang asked straight to the point.

"General Liu holds great power, Songjiang has always been prosperous in maritime trade, if there is General Liu to escort us, our business will definitely be thriving. And the general, who is a newcomer, has thousands of brothers under his command. If you don't have a few local friends, I'm afraid it will be difficult to move an inch! ”

Threat, the threat of the red fruit.

Liu Xiang endured the anger in his heart and analyzed the pros and cons.

It is true that if a foreigner came to Songjiang with so many men, if he didn't make friends with a few locals, he would definitely be in trouble everywhere in the future. After all, everyone has to live here for a long time.

If Wu Shixuan didn't appear, he would definitely agree to come down as soon as possible. If you have money to take and quickly put down roots here, why not?

Kang Denghua saw Liu Xiang's hesitation and smiled at Gu Shanfang.

"General Liu, you think about it slowly, this silver ticket will be put away first, it can be regarded as our meeting gift."