"Nonsense!" Emperor Jing slammed the table and stood up, feeling extremely embarrassed in front of a group of old ministers.

What do you mean by a car that can run by itself? Isn’t that nonsense?

If you say that building railways is to protect dragon veins, this reason is acceptable.

After all, ordinary people have no objection and everyone thinks it is a good thing.

As for the dragon vein, it’s never excessive to decorate it in any way.

Especially now that people's lives are also on the rise.

But you said that you drove the car yourself, that's far from the truth!

Why do you have nothing better to do than study this kind of ghost and god knowledge?

Emperor Jing has always hated these mysterious things!

The old ministers, led by Li Yansong, looked at each other in embarrassment.

This sounds so stupid, so stupid.

It has to be said that Dongjiao University has indeed produced some amazing things. We have also attended classes at Dongjiao University and heard some new knowledge.

But if you say that a car can run by itself, it is really unacceptable and it is totally unscientific.

"Someone come! Someone come! Send someone to dismantle the railway for me!" Emperor Jing said mentally.

After holding it in for half a year, he finally couldn't hold it in anymore today.

"Your Majesty, you can't do that!" Li Yansong said in a deep voice, his face full of bitterness. "Your Majesty, you have already promised to give Captain Fang two months. It would be inappropriate to withdraw your order before the deadline. It is better to wait until there is another month before making a decision."

"This matter has now caused heated discussions among the officials. If the railway is demolished prematurely, it may damage the majesty's authority. I hope your majesty will think twice."

The sky is big and the earth is big, but it is not as big as the emperor's face.

His Majesty the Railway has laid the first shovel. Few people know about this, so just keep it to yourself.

But for Fang Zheng, this matter has been decided publicly and cannot be changed overnight, otherwise where is the emperor's majesty?

Emperor Jing closed his eyes in pain.

My heart is full of regret.

Why did you get on board Fang Zhengyi and the prince's pirate ship in the first place? You had to give him a shovel.

Let’s call it filial piety, but now this filial piety is too heavy...he really can’t bear it.

After calming down, Emperor Jing said with anticipation: "Is it possible that they can really build a car that can run on its own? Dongjiao University has created miracles before, such as the hot air balloon..."

Xu Wenshu immediately retorted: "There is absolutely no such possibility! Your Majesty, this is simply a fairy tale. Such rumors are often circulated in folk legends."

"I heard Lord Fang swear that the railway can protect the country's destiny. He must have believed some evil lie."

"Even if the gods come down to earth and the car can run on its own, what does it matter?"

"Does Dajing need people? There are horse-drawn carriages running all over the streets. Why do we have to run on the iron road? This is ridiculous."

The others nodded.

Emperor Jing was desperate and waved his hands helplessly: "I know the situation well. When the two-month deadline is up, I will immediately order people to dismantle the railway. You can leave now."

"Your Majesty is wise."

Emperor Jing smiled bitterly.

Shengming? Why does this word sound so harsh...

......

"The third on-road test was completed, with a load of 60,000 kilograms. The test was successful."

In the principal's office, Fang Zheng, who was working at his desk, raised his head slightly and nodded when he heard the report from the researcher at the Steam Research Institute. He then ordered everyone to leave.

Li Yuanzhao beside him said, "Mr. Fang, we have checked it over and over again before setting off, and the process is almost complete. Should we announce the results directly? I think you are a little too cautious."

Fang Zhengyi was still writing and drawing at his desk. He said without raising his head, "Your Highness, do you think I'm not in a hurry? You should know better than me what I've been through in the past month. I also hope that the world can see the birth of the train as soon as possible, but the closer we get to the critical moment, the more cautious we must be."

I have been in the court for the past month.

The price of iron continued to rise, and everyone turned a blind eye to him.

Many people were secretly mocking him and looking at him as if he were a fool.

Completely became the object of public ridicule.

But so what, it doesn’t matter!

Bear the humiliation for a while and then slap him back in the face!

"Then when will you decide... What are you painting? Can you stop and listen to me first?" Li Yuanzhao stepped forward and slapped Fang Zheng's desk.

Fang Zhengyi raised his head, pointed to the draft paper he had just finished drawing on the table, and said seriously, "This is my new idea for the railway."

"You see, if the railway is to transport goods in the future, the load will be heavy and it will be difficult to move uphill when encountering a steep slope. I specially designed a zigzag railway, using two locomotives to pull in front and push in the back, so that the train can go uphill. This is a major innovation in railway history!"

His interruption immediately diverted Li Yuanzhao's attention and he lowered his head to look.

"Hmm...Your idea is quite interesting. It's a good idea...No, I'm asking you about the current situation. When are you going to make it public? You won't wait until the last day, will you?"

Fang Zhengyi rubbed his temples and said, "I don't want to either. The third road test has already ended. Logically, we can open it to the public at any time. But if we want to advance the date, there is still a problem that I haven't figured out yet."

"What's the problem? A technical problem?"

"It's not a technical problem. I need to invite as many officials as possible to come to the court on the day of the event. This is difficult to do now." Fang Zhengyi said in a dilemma, "Your Majesty has no interest in railways, and the officials don't like them. I have to think of an excuse."

"Old Fang, you are confused. Why don't you just tell the truth? Who would not want to see such a magical object?" Li Yuanzhao sneered.

Fang Zheng glanced at him and said, "If I tell anyone that there is a car that can carry hundreds of thousands of pounds and can run on the road by itself, will anyone believe me?"

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