Steel Dynasty - Chapter 872

[Chapter 870 Prosperity in Dengzhou]

Yang Chengye has been waiting at Dengzhou Railway Station since noon.

With him were officials from Dengzhou, big and small. According to the established plan, the train for the first railway trial operation would arrive at three o’clock in the afternoon.

The emperor and a group of court officials will arrive in Dengzhou by train.

It was winter, and the officials were shivering in the cold wind, but even so, all officials maintained a good image.

Yang Chengye was very strict in managing his subordinate officials, and officials in Dengzhou official circles were somewhat afraid of him. Especially since Yang Chengye was now on the threshold of entering the cabinet, officials did not dare to be careless.

“It’s coming, it’s coming!”

Just when everyone was looking forward to it, a white smoke column floated from a distance, and at the same time, there was the sound of the whistle.

Yang Chengye smiled in the cold wind, and there was even some moisture in his eyes. He had been waiting for this day for a long time. For him, once the locomotive is opened, the development potential of Dengzhou will skyrocket.

Because from now on, inland goods can reach Dengzhou by steam locomotives, and goods from Dengzhou can also reach the place where the railway is laid by locomotives.

“Woooooooo…”

The locomotive entered the station immediately, and the whistle became louder and louder. Under the watchful eyes of the officials, the steam locomotive slowly drove into Dengzhou Station.

“It’s really long. How many people can such a long locomotive pull?” The officials were amazed.

“Fifty carriages, at least more than 2,000 people, it’s really scary.”

“…”

Yang Chengye was also a little stunned. Although he had seen locomotives before, this was the first time that a steam locomotive had fifty carriages, but this is confirmation. The huge potential of steam engine locomotives.

“呲呲…”

Just as everyone was attracted by the locomotive, the locomotive suddenly made a sigh-like sound, and then the entire locomotive stopped.

The staff at Dengzhou Station immediately stepped forward and stood at each train door. Then the train doors opened, and merchants and people traveling from Qingzhou to Dengzhou filed out of the locomotive.

“Dengzhou Station, we’re here.”

A businessman hugged his daughter with a smile on his face. He was from Dengzhou. This time he bought a ticket to go home while the locomotive was running. The result made him overjoyed. After a six-hour drive, they Came back successfully.

“It’s so fast, one ticket and one gold dragon is really worth it.” Another businessman said with a smile.

“Yes, otherwise it would have taken three days before, and the hard work would be just a waste of money.” Someone agreed.

Amidst the noisy sound, Yang Chengye had a big smile on his face. The praises from businessmen and people proved that the future of motorcycles is very good.

More than two thousand people got off the steam locomotive, and the station was overcrowded for a while. When the crowd dispersed, the door of the first carriage opened, and Xiao Ming led everyone out of the locomotive.

“Your Majesty, Yang Chengye, is here to see the Emperor.”

Seeing Xiao Ming, Yang Chengye immediately walked a few steps to salute.

Asking Yang Chengye to excuse himself, Xiao Ming looked at the pure blue sky in Dengzhou. Along the way, he enjoyed the natural and beautiful scenery of Dayu.

“There’s no need for any formality. I and the ministers also want to try some seafood. We’ll stay today and tomorrow and return to Qingzhou the day after tomorrow.” Xiao Ming said with a smile.

“So fast.” Yang Chengye was a little disappointed, but he hoped to have more opportunities to interact with Xiao Ming.

There are currently only two Ninth Assistants in the cabinet. It is said that the other seven cabinet ministers will be determined based on assessments at the end of this year. It is said that all the former governors of the six states are expected to enter the cabinet, which makes him somewhat hopeful.

“Traveling for too long will only waste people and money, which is not what I want.” Xiao Ming said lightly.

In addition to testing the function of the steam locomotive, Xiao Ming also wanted to inspect the Navy. The Navy’s shipbuilding work has not stopped in recent years, and since the emergence of the triple-expansion steam engine, it has completely eliminated the previous sail warships and instead built hybrid warships. Powered battleships, Zhang Liang’s memorial stated that he had built thirty-six such battleships, and he was looking forward to seeing them with his own eyes.

“Yes, Your Majesty.” Yang Chengye nodded. Seafood is not a precious thing in Dengzhou, and ordinary people can afford it.

It can be said that this royal trip was frugal to the extreme.

It was already three o’clock, and it gets dark early in winter. The group of people left the station and went to the city without staying at the station for too long.

Like Qingzhou, Dengzhou’s train station is also built in the city. After leaving the platform, the group went directly to the center of Dengzhou city.

The ministers looked left and right. Many of them had never been to Dengzhou. They were a little surprised that Dengzhou was now as prosperous as Qingzhou.

Fei Yue’er and others, on the other hand, were traveling with the intention of traveling. They were more interested in the goods sold on the streets of Yidengzhou, and were also very interested in some gadgets from foreign countries.

Yang Chengye did not rush to take everyone to the government office, but deliberately walked around Dengzhou City, introducing the development of Dengzhou in recent years to everyone along the way.

“So the glass canning factory is already able to produce canned fish, and the iron canning factory will be able to produce canned fish in April next year.” Xiao Ming asked when Yang Chengye introduced it.

“Yes, Your Majesty, in order to produce canned fish, the lower officials have increased their support for the fishing industry. Now the production of cod is increasing day by day, and after the steam locomotive is running, the materials for the canned cars will not be a problem.”

After a pause, he Said: “In addition to these, more and more businessmen have built factories in Dengzhou in the past two years. Basically, there are Dengzhou in Qingzhou.”

Fiji smiled: “Yang Governor is indeed a talent. It is said that in order to attract businessmen Yang Governor They have come up with a lot of preferential policies, which are much better than those rigid officials. “

Pang Yukun nodded slightly, “Yes, not only the states and counties, but also the officials in the imperial court should learn from Governor Yang.”

Yang Chengye was praised by the two cabinet ministers, and couldn’t help but feel a little embarrassed. He said: “The two cabinet ministers are so complimentary. Yes, this is just what I should do.”

Xiao Ming smiled. Officialdom needs to establish typical figures to promote changes among officials. He has observed this Yang Chengye for a long time. He is a flexible and practical person. He said: “You are You deserve it. You are a little wronged by a small Dengzhou. I am going to let you enter the cabinet to take charge of the industrial and commercial construction of Great Chongqing. What do you think?”

Yang Chengye opened his mouth, he did not expect such a surprise. Quick, I didn’t know what to say for a moment.

Pang Yukun smiled and said, “If you haven’t thanked me yet, you have already been on the list of cabinet ministers.”

“Thank you, Your Majesty.” Yang Chengye bowed deeply.

Xiao Ming patted Yang Chengye on the shoulder, “The greater the power, the greater the responsibility. Each of the nine assistants in the cabinet performs his or her duties. I entrust you with such an important responsibility. I hope you can lead the construction and development of the city of Chongqing.”

Cabinet The meaning for Xiao Ming is to share responsibilities in economy, clean government, law, public security, publicity, agriculture, education, industry and commerce.

He is mainly responsible for the future development strategy, foreign diplomacy, military and warfare of the Great Yu Kingdom. Only in this way can everyone perform their respective duties to ensure the orderly development of the Great Yu Kingdom.

(End of chapter)