At the beginning of the civil castle, the Ming God of War was a little panicked

Chapter 287 King Ning's thoughts

Zhu Qizhen is a little baffled, didn't you just sell all the stocks?

Now that the money is rolled up, if you still don’t leave, what are you waiting for?

Zhu Mianpei coughed softly when he saw that he was not answering, and became nervous.

"I have an immature idea, I don't know if I should say it or not..."

Zhu Qizhen nodded: "Let's listen."

Zhu Mianpei mustered up his courage, and suddenly said: "After seeing the railway and the train, I was greatly shocked, and I couldn't help but have an idea. I wonder if I can build a railway privately?"

As soon as this remark came out, Zhu Qizhen suddenly understood.

This guy suddenly dumped his stocks because he had a bigger appetite!

However, having said that, there is a famous saying, to get rich, first build roads.

For the imperial court, the railway is equivalent to a person's main artery, and its status is very important. However, it is still far from being able to penetrate the entire territory relying solely on the imperial court's railway bureau.

The current territory of Daming is far better than before. It reaches the Onan River in the north, Hami in the west, not to mention the south. You just keep going south, and when it plops into the sea, it means it’s over.

Even if the railway bureau is exhausted, it can't be repaired!
If private capital is involved, it will be different.

What's more, the railway is not only beneficial to the country and the people, but also a business that can make a profit without losing money, which is also a good thing for merchants.

So Zhu Qizhen became interested and asked, "Uncle Huang also wants to build the railway?"

Zhu Mianpei hurriedly said: "Of course I can't do it all by myself, but if I donate a part of the capital, I will raise shares, buy steam locomotives from the railway bureau, recruit craftsmen, and build them. There are not a few of them. Even if the ability of the officials is limited, if they contract a certain section of the railway, they may not be unable to repair it."

Zhu Qizhen nodded secretly, the current railway is implemented in sections, and each section is constructed separately, if King Ning really registers a railway company himself, and undertakes one or two sections, it is feasible.

The point is that in this way, the new railway company can absorb funds from the private sector, which is equivalent to using the money of merchants to build railways for the imperial court.

Yes, there is a head!

Zhu Qizhen's face immediately turned red, and he asked, "Did the Qing family think that building the railway would be profitable?"

Zhu Mianpei hurriedly said: "I have calculated at home. With the current transportation capacity and the huge investment cost, if it is an ordinary route, it can be considered good if it can maintain a balance of income and expenditure every year. I am a vassal king, and it is a road that benefits the country and the people. Even if I emptied my minister's net worth, I have no complaints, but other merchants don't necessarily think so."

"Therefore, such a huge investment, of course, cannot be seen at present. What I see is ten or twenty years later. Before that, I didn't have such a consciousness, but slowly, I realized that the railway is It is a century-old plan, and now it is built, although it will not be effective immediately, but the benefits brought by the railway are far from being as simple as it seems on the surface. Will the land along the way appreciate in value? How will the steam locomotive be transformed in ten years? In short, this is a For a long-term business, those merchants see it more thoroughly than Chen, and they will definitely understand!"

Merchants are all good people, especially after the New Deal, those who are still active in the market are the best of the best.

Those who are not quick-witted or have rigid thinking and cannot keep up with the times will naturally be eliminated.

They can certainly see the huge benefits of the railroad, and if they are involved, there must be many supporters.

After all, what some merchants invest in is the future. The appearance of the train has given them a huge shock. So what changes will happen after today?
The imperial court must vigorously improve steam trains, and it is not an exaggeration to say that the future of the railway is a cash cow.

Zhu Qizhen thought about it for a while, and then said straightforwardly: "I have approved this matter. The Qing family can register the railway company by themselves, but the court needs to decide where to repair it."

Zhu Mianpei was overjoyed, and hurriedly said: "I thank the emperor...that..."

He hesitated for a moment, then asked again: "What did the emperor just say about... the company?"

"A company..."

Zhu Qizhen thought for a while, and said: "It is a kind of business organization. For example, if the emperor wants to start his own railway company, the imperial court will have to file for the record. How much is the company's start-up capital and what is the scope of business? There must be clear regulations, otherwise, they will not be allowed to enter the stock exchange.”

"I...understood!"

Zhu Dianpei also half understood at this time, so he agreed first.

"I have another question. The railway construction to Nanjing should not be finished, right?"

Zhu Qizhen nodded, and said: "Of course not, the construction to Nanjing is just the beginning. One day, I will let the railway run through the entire Ming Dynasty!"

"I dare to ask again, has the next route plan been completed?"

"There is a plan, but for the time being, there is only a very simple sketch. I wonder which route the emperor is interested in?"

Zhu Mianpei looked happy, and said, "I want to know, is there any route to Chengdu Mansion planned?"

"Chengdu Mansion... Let me take a look..."

Zhu Qizhen picked up the sketch, glanced at it, and said: "First, from Nanjing to Yichang, which belongs to the second phase. Then from Yichang to Chengdu, which belongs to the third phase. If the construction of this line starts, it is estimated that it will take ten years. gone."

Shu Road is difficult, and it is difficult to ascend to the sky.

The Chengdu Plain is surrounded by mountains on all sides, and it is very difficult to build railways. Therefore, it is also placed behind in the planning.

Moreover, it stands to reason that the king of Shu is the one who cares about it. You, the king of Ning, what are you doing to find out the route of Chengdu Mansion?
Zhu Mianpei seemed very interested, and said, "This railway company, I don't want anything else. I just hope that the emperor will advance the line from Yichang to Chengdu. I am willing to give everything I have to build the railway to Chengdu."

At this time, Zhu Qizhen suddenly reacted.

Absolutely!

King Ning is about to take control of Wusi Tibet. If the railway is built to Chengdu, then, whether it is soldiers, horses, weapons, or supplies, they can be continuously transported by train.

In the past, it would take at least half a year to prepare for an army of tens of thousands of people.

It's all right now, I ordered today, got on the car tomorrow, and it will be there in three to five days.

Even if there is something missing on the front line, it can be replenished in the shortest possible time.

No wonder King Ning first asked to postpone his resignation. When the railway is repaired, if he goes again, it will be almost the same as shopping.

Thinking of this, Zhu Qizhen couldn't help secretly admiring his uncle.

First, seize the opportunity, make a decisive move, and make a lot of money.

Then sell it at a high price, and then go to achieve greater ambitions and personally participate in the railway construction project.

And all of this is for the ultimate goal, that is, Pan Wu Sizang!

(End of this chapter)