"It was also agreed at the time. Liminjian must cast or smel relevant items for the court at a cost price when he is idle, but not sell finished machinery at a cost price. Moreover, Kapok Shi also needs these machines."

Cotton has become popular very quickly in recent years and has almost spread to the south bank of the Yangtze River.

Therefore, the kapok meat could not be blocked, the cotton price fell further, and the profit of kapok meat was also falling. Zuyang happened to invent a new loom. Wang Gui saw that a private use of this loom to weave cotton, so he ordered a large number of looms to transport them to the south. The cotton turned into cotton, which not only generated added value, but also saved transportation costs. Only then could barely maintain the profit of kapok meat.

But as cotton becomes more popular, the profit begins to decline again.

However, Wang Ju had expected this situation back then.

If a steam machine loom is used to replace the original hand-made loom, the cost of weaving will further decrease, and the profits of Kapok Francis can be maintained for several years, and the performance will be even improved a lot temporarily.

Shen Kuo served as the envoy of the Three Divisions and immediately woke up. He blamed him: "Taibao, why didn't you say it?"

"Can the original machine technology work? Not to mention the cost is higher, the service life is short, and the damage rate is also high. If it weren't for me about to leave the court, I would have to delay it. Even in the court the next year, I would have to delay it until the next year."

"This is from the court. That is from the court... Brother Cunzhong, do you understand?"

After saying this, Shen Kuo didn't think so? Moreover, the other side belonged to the court completely, and only half of them belonged to the court here.

Wang Ju said again: "And the large-scale procurement of the imperial court is equivalent to promoting the people's supervision. If the quality cannot keep up, many people will blame the imperial court."

"Then this motorcycle..."

"Take this motorcycle slowly."

"Taibao, you're going down soon."

"What's the relationship? Once the Xixia is pacified, the people on Shaanxi Road will be stable and the population will expand quickly. Moreover, the soil and soil deterioration of Shaanxi Road will become more and more serious. Once there is a drought and the population is dense, if the food cannot be transported in time, the consequences will be great. Moreover, the original Xixia and Xihe are the original Xixia, and some tribes are dissatisfied with our dynasty. So this motorcycle is also important. However, with the procurement of the imperial court and the profits of the travel agency, the income of the People's Supervision Bureau will surge this year, and you can withdraw more money and bring the craftsmen to research and develop."

"but……"

"Brother Cunzhong, does Yongle City really hurt?" Wang Ju didn't want to mention this topic, but Shen Kuo thought he had been in this craftsman department for more than two years, which was interesting enough, so Wang Ju had to remind him.

Shen Kuo's face turned gray.

"This is the best time to lurk. Once the Liminjian lives up to the court's trust in purchasing, it will not only bring more profits to the Liminjian, but also under the disguised publicity of the court, more merchants will become interested in new machines. The more profits you make, the more money you can withdraw from research and development. In this case, within three years, are you still confident that your research will be successful?"

Why are you eager to get to the top?

Besides, everyone has not forgotten the disastrous defeat in Yongle City.

However, it is really hard to say. Even if Shen Kuo succeeded in research and development, Wang Ju went to the other side and Gao Taotao took office, he still had to pull Shen Kuo down.

In fact, it is better to stay in Liminjian. As long as it succeeds, further research and development may be carried out, and a simple railway will be promoted.

This is the glorious thing that has been recorded in history.

However, Shen Kuo was obsessed with the eyes of the official, and Wang Ju sighed in his heart: The truth is different, if you don’t plan for each other, you will definitely not deceive me.

It really doesn't work. Let the other side develop. At worst, it will be like Zhao Xu's ability to take power and bring this technology back to the Song Dynasty.

So Wang Ju stopped persuading him and said only one sentence at the end: "But whether the court can make good publicity for the People's Supervision in disguise depends on the quality of your manufacturing and the technology you are developing now."

…………

Wang Ju entered the Secretariat, and several officials were talking excitedly. Seeing that Wang Ju came, they automatically closed their mouths.

"Ziyu, what are you talking about?"

"Ah...ah... there are many eminent monks in India who have used the business road opened by Master Zhong to come to the capital." Xiao Su tried his best to say in a indifferent tone.

This was caused by the Japanese envoys who came to the capital last year.

When the Japanese envoy arrived, everyone was also happy, thinking that all countries had come to pay tribute like the Tang Dynasty, and solemnly discussed the envoy ceremony.

Wang Ju immediately poured a pot of cold water and said a lot.

Some people say that I like war, not that I like war. Every time I fight, so many brave children die in battle. Am I happy?

But some wars cannot be fought without fighting, such as Xixia and Jiaozhi.

The rest must be considered, whether it can be occupied after the battle, such as the city-catcher country, cannot be occupied. Even if I let them destroy the country, I will withdraw my troops later. There is also west of Kaijiang, and I will forbid Zhong Shidao to explore. It is better to integrate the southwest barbarians than to expand the west of the river. Whether it can benefit after the battle, such as the southernmost vassal area of ​​Dali and the west of Kaijiang, I have always disagreed to explore. Whether it can be won, such as the Yanyun area, may not be able to win, and even after the Western Xia Dynasty is pacified, I will oppose the use of troops towards Yanyun.

Why?

In fact, it is to fight for profit. Fight for resistance, but not for false reputation.

His Majesty Zhenzong was cautious throughout his life. It was just because of Fengshan that he was stigmatized in his life. How much can Fengshan cost? Why is it to fight for a false reputation?

The emperor of the Japanese king is the emperor, and the emperor of our dynasty is the emperor. What's wrong with this? Even if they are barbarians and do not know etiquette, there is no need to be so cautious.

They want to come and ask the seamen to bring them over, so let them come. But at most they are far-fledged guests from the Eastern Yi, and they are only alienated but not close to each other. If they think that the four barbarians are coming and the country is becoming stronger, the four barbarians will not need to invite them, and they will also come and fall. Now there are strong neighbors in the north, occupying the gateway of the North, and even a small Xixia has not been taken down. Why do you want this face?

Well, a cannon rumbled, and no minister discussed the etiquette for greeting.

As a result, the Japanese envoy arrived and simply arranged that the other party would leave happily a few months later, without any consequences.

So everyone knows that this is a strong "Songist". Even my good friend Xiao Su speaks carefully, avoiding the fear that Wang Ju will fire the cannon again.

Wang Ju was upset again: "Everyone, you are all important ministers of the Secretariat. Hu monks came when they came. I don't know anything else, but through the seaguard, I still know some things about India, most of which were for Brahmins to be occupied. They didn't even guard their own families. As important officials of a more advanced country than India, why should you worship the monks of the Hu kingdoms so much?"

"These Hu monks come when they come. You are important officials, not ordinary people with little knowledge!"

"Last winter, merchants from Yunnan and Tianzhu benefited more than 1,000 miles of deserted roads in Kaijiang. When there were few lees, snakes, mosquitoes and flies, there were some caravans. Once these caravans had large-scale exchanges, they would prosper the economy of Yunnan and bring some taxes. This is what you should care about, and it was also the reason why some people agreed to Zhong Shidao to enlighten the way!"

"This, this, after all, he is a monk from India." Xiao Su stumbled.

"Ziyou, I know that you and your elder brother both believe in Buddhism, but it doesn't matter if you believe in Buddhism. Don't blame me for being utilitarian. My teacher used to say that I am utilitarian, but the other side of utilitarianism is pragmatism. Strengthening the Song Dynasty is our duty as a minister. The country is prosperous and the people are safe, and it is more effective than believing in any Buddha!"

"Taibao, I was wrong," Xiao Su almost made Wang Ju cry. It was not because he cursed, but because he was moved, especially the last sentence.

At this moment, all the officials and officials of the Secretariat felt that Wang Ju was extremely tall.

"Okay, do your business." Wang Ju waved his hand and said.

During this period, Wang Ju was so busy that he didn't care whether they were moved or not.

However, after only one hour of arrival, Huang Lu found Wang Ju: "Taibao, you may be in trouble again."

"What's the trouble?" Wang Ju was puzzled.

Xiao Cheng was assassinated and went to Luoyang Prefecture to report the case.

The officials of Luoyang Prefecture were also afraid, so they sent someone to investigate carefully. No one heard what the assassin said to Xiao Cheng, but when Xiao Cheng shouted for help, someone saw it and saw the man pushing out the Taoxi sword in half. However, seeing a pedestrian at the entrance of the alley, he turned around and left. But because he was far away, he didn't even see what the man looked like, but someone did assassinate Xiao Cheng.

After checking for a few days, there was no clue. Not only did Fan Zuyu not be happy, but even Sima Guang was not happy, so he put pressure on Luoyang Prefecture officials.

The officials of Luoyang Prefecture were helpless and had to report the situation to the Censorate.

We can't handle it, so the court will deal with it.

Wang Ju was extremely angry and said, "It's not over yet..."
Chapter completed!