Daming Town Haiwang

Chapter 2167, The first telephone line 2
"Your Majesty, I also heard your voice here!"

On the other end of the phone, Feng Xi also hurriedly said respectfully.

"Well, good, good!"

"How are you doing here in Tianjin?"

Zhu Houzhao nodded happily, and immediately asked Fengxi to report on the situation in Tianjin.

"Your Majesty, Tianjin is developing very well. This year's tax increase is almost 5% compared to last year."

"The growth in population is also very good, compared to last year, an increase of almost 4 percentage points."

"Chen is currently thinking about how to maintain Tianjin's long-term prosperity and rapid growth. One of the key points is to transfer the low-value industries in Tianjin, such as the textile industry and the cement industry, to other places in Ming Dynasty. Tianjin is the key point. Develop automobile manufacturing, ship manufacturing and commerce.”

Fengxi began to report the situation in Tianjin to Emperor Zhengde in detail.

This is a very rare opportunity, which is equivalent to being able to report to the emperor alone on his work and future plans. If he performs well, it is possible to improve in minutes.

Therefore, Fengxi is also very good at seizing opportunities and repaying Zhu Houzhao in detail.

Liu Jin on the side can also learn some information from their conversation.

"This Fengxi is really a talent, he knows how to upgrade the industry!"

After listening, Liu Jin also had a good impression of Fengxi. This Ming Dynasty has developed the textile industry for decades, and the cement industry is indeed a low-value industry.

For places like Tianjin, there is no need for such an industry, and upgrading is the trend. Otherwise, the development of Tianjin will slow down, and it is hard to say that it may be overtaken by Songhu.

"Your Majesty, what I mean by this is that some industries with low output value, such as the textile industry and the cement industry, can be transferred to some places that have not yet developed. Cities free up space to develop high-value industries."

"Well, good, good."

"You still have ideas, kid, work hard, and I'll give you a promotion if you do well."

After Zhu Houzhao finished listening to the report, he nodded in satisfaction. When Fengxi heard it, his whole body seemed to be pumped out, and he was very excited.

The emperor has opened his mouth this day, if he works hard, it will not be difficult to get promoted.

Coupled with the fact that Liu Jin and Wang Shouren are still his friends at the same time, this promotion is definitely guaranteed.

"Yes, I will definitely live up to Your Majesty's high expectations!"

Fengxi also quickly replied.

"Okay, that's it for today."

After Zhu Houzhao finished speaking, he handed the phone back to Kuang Xiong, and then said: "Tsk tsk, this call is really amazing. Tianjin and the capital are more than 300 miles away, and they can talk in real time through the phone, and even the voice is still the same. the same."

"Your Majesty, the principle of this telephone is actually similar to that of a phonograph. They both make the coil emit sound through the on and off of the current. Everyone's voice is different, and the sound that comes out is also different. It can be completely simulated."

"But there is another big difference between it and the telegraph, that is, the communication of the telegraph relies on the propagation of electromagnetic signals, while it relies on telephone lines to connect calls."

"So although the phone can communicate in real time across a long distance, the first thing it needs is a hypothetical phone line. Just like electricity, the phone service can only be opened where there is a phone line."

"There is no need for telegrams, as long as both parties have telegraph machines."

Kuang Xiong explained to Zhu Houzhao in detail.

"This is already very good. It still has many advantages and can make up for the many shortcomings of the telegram."

After hearing this, Zhu Houzhao touched his chin and said.

There are many advantages of the telegram, such as relatively small cost, no need to set up special lines, and it can also perform specific encryption, making it difficult to crack and so on.

But the telegram also has the disadvantages of the telegram. For example, the radio is sometimes difficult to receive, and the second is that although the telegram can be encrypted, it can also be deciphered, and the telegram is sent out in all directions, which means that it can be attacked. received.

If you use the telephone to supplement, the communication can be more rapid, convenient and efficient, but the telephone also has the disadvantages of the telephone. It will cost a lot of money just to set up the line, and the exchange problem has not yet been solved, which means Also need a dedicated operator to wire.

"First get a telephone line for the imperial palace, and then connect the main yamen of our Ming Dynasty and the provinces and major cities of our Ming Dynasty."

Zhu Houzhao gave orders to Kuang Xiong.

Although the investment and cost will be relatively large, the call is obviously still to be made. If something happens in the future, I can command and control all parts of Daming and various yamen, departments, etc. with a single call.

"Yes!"

Kuang Xiong nodded solemnly and replied.

With the golden words of the emperor and the support of Liu Jin, a rich man, Daming Telecom also started to act quickly.

In just a few days, the telecommunications company has laid the telephone lines connecting the Beijing Imperial Palace to the various yamen in the capital, the garrison in the capital, the city defense in the capital, cabinet ministers, six ministers, and other important departments, yamen, and important officials. call.

This phone call is also the first time that it has truly appeared in the life and work of Daming people.

As the chief assistant of the cabinet, Liu Jin was naturally the first to install a telephone in this house. Usually, when there is any work need, he can solve it with a phone call, which saves him running around.

But what Liu Jin never expected was that this phone was not used to talk about work at first, but became a tool for Zhu Houzhao to call and chat every day when he had nothing to do.

No, just after installing the phone, Zhu Houzhao called.

"Hi, old Liu, it's me."

"His Majesty!"

"Haha, it's much more convenient to have this phone now. I can call you anytime."

In the Shang Study Room, Zhu Houzhao looked at the several phones on his desk. The colors of each phone were different. For example, the red phone could directly call the Five Army Commander’s Mansion and the troops stationed in Beijing, and directly transfer the capital to the capital. And Ming's army.

And the white one belongs to the Imperial Palace Department of Internal Affairs of the capital. Zhu Houzhao can call in advance if he wants to be chic with that concubine at night, so that the other party can make good preparations first.

There is also a blue phone that can directly call the cabinet ministers and the six ministers. When Zhu Houzhao has nothing to do, he can chat with the ministers about life and discuss national affairs.

Now Zhu Houzhao is using the blue phone to harass Liu Jin.

"Um, Your Majesty doesn't know what your order is?"

When Liu Jin heard it, he was speechless immediately. This phone is used for big things. Is it inappropriate for you to call and chat at any time?
"It's okay, I just want to chat with you, and ask if you have eaten?"

Zhu Houzhao said with a smile.

"Uh, I've already eaten."

Liu Jin was speechless, it was already 7 o'clock in the evening, he had already eaten, and he was about to read a book before going to bed.

"Haha, do you feel extremely upset that I'm disturbing you while sleeping with your daughter-in-law in your arms?"

Zhu Houzhao heard it, looked at the time, and immediately asked with a smile.

"Ahem, Your Majesty, if there is nothing else, I will hang up."

Liu Jin is speechless, you think everyone is the same as you, you think about women every day when you are full, you think everyone is the same as you, there are three thousand beauties in the harem, 365 days a year, it’s not too bad Heavy.

"Haha, I'm right. According to me, you should also take a concubine."

"That Guo Wanmei was very interested in you last time, you can accept it."

"Why don't I give you a few when North Korea and Japan pay tribute to beauties next time, they are all good, keep them if you like them."

When Zhu Houzhao heard Liu Jin's words, he immediately laughed even happier, and they all started to tease Liu Jin.

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Liu Jin was completely speechless. This Zhu Houzhao was really speechless enough, and he even cared about whether he took a concubine or not.

"If you are afraid of the tigress at home, I can make the decision for you and make an order directly. It's settled like this. Next time, I will send someone to your house."

Zhu Houzhao seemed to have seen Liu Jin's speechless appearance, and he was very happy.

"Thank you, Your Majesty, for your kindness!"

Liu Jin had nothing to say. With such an emperor on the table, he, a courtier, didn't know whether he should be happy or happy?
"Haha, you're welcome, you're welcome!"

"Just hang up now, and I'll call Wang Shouren to see what Wang Shouren is doing!"

Zhu Houzhao hung up the phone happily, then picked up the phone again and said, "Pick up the cabinet minister Wang Shouren's house."

"Yes!"

On the other end of the phone, the operator quickly connected to Wang Shouren's phone line as soon as he listened.

In Wang Shouren's house, Wang Shouren, who is in his fifties, has been working very hard recently, because after his lungs were cured, his health has improved a lot, and the concubine at home even gave birth to a son for him, which made Wang Shouren Also very happy.

Because Wang Shouren had never had a son, he had to adopt a son from his brother. How could this adopted son compare to his own.

This old man is very happy, and he loves his concubine very much. After his wife died of illness, he straightened up. At this moment, Wang Shouren is making a man with his young wife, and plans to have a few more children. a son.

Who knew that Zhu Houzhao's phone call came at this time, which made Wang Shouren extremely upset, but there was no way, who made himself a courtier.

"Haha, Old Wang, it's me!"

"Didn't disturb your good business?"

As soon as Zhu Houzhao opened his mouth, Wang Shouren was completely speechless.

PS: Ask for tickets, all kinds of requests~
(End of this chapter)