Daming: I can’t kill such a greedy prince-in-law?

Chapter 563 Who feels good about this? (Subscribe please!!)
Hearing Ouyang Lun's complaints, Zhu Yuanzhang also felt a little embarrassed.

I seem to be a little anxious.

But Zhu Yuanzhang would not admit that he was anxious. Who would feel good about having his desire, which had just been ignited, suppressed?

"Ouyang Lun, you are a bastard!"

"If you can't handle it, why did you tell me so long in advance? Ah!"

"I see you are just teasing me today. Don't tell me it will take 40 or 50 years to finish it. If we really wait until then, I will have turned into a handful of dirt!"

"Then don't tell us! Tell Zhu Biao!"

Zhu Yuanzhang was completely defeated and started cursing.

Cough
Seeing Zhu Yuanzhang's broken defense, Ouyang Lun felt a little embarrassed at the moment. He felt a little sorry for Zhu, but he absolutely could not give in at this time.

Maybe Zhu Yuanzhang was just playing a trick on him. If he really gave in, this guy would definitely become more demanding and ask him to complete it in a very short time, or give him a deadline!
"Your Majesty, look, you are anxious again."

"It's not that easy to develop technology. Just think about it. How many years did it take for humans to go from being hungry and poorly clothed, living like savages, to the present situation of our Ming Dynasty?"

"It must have been thousands of years, right?"

"Modern science is more difficult and requires more in all aspects. The accumulation of knowledge and talents in all aspects is extremely important. These cannot be accomplished in a short period of time."

"You know, we haven't even cultivated the first generation of real talents yet. I and the people in my think tank and several research institutes are at most preliminary experiments. It's not easy to create the current situation!"

"If we want to complete the blueprints I mentioned, we need more talents, put them into various industries, and guide them to create new technologies, so that they can make great achievements!"

This time Ouyang Lun spoke very calmly. In fact, if you put yourself in Zhu Yuanzhang's shoes, you can still understand him very well.

The long-term contact and the words he said were equivalent to forcibly raising Zhu Yuanzhang's sights and vision. In addition, the pie in the sky drawn by Ouyang Lun was not a blueprint but a beautiful one. Zhu Yuanzhang was naturally full of curiosity and hoped to see it in his lifetime.

Therefore, all Ouyang Lun could do was to comfort her with words.

Ouyang Lun's words worked, and Zhu Yuanzhang's emotions stabilized a little. Originally, Zhu Yuanzhang was comforting himself in his heart, telling himself not to be too obsessed with certain things. After all, he was so old and needed to learn to let go.

But he could not get rid of the future scenes that Ouyang Lun had described to him, and his desire to see these scenes with his own eyes became more and more urgent.

"Ouyang Lun, I'm not an unreasonable person."

"Give me a reliable answer. How long will it take to complete the blueprints you just described?"

"If there is a chance, we should just hold on a little longer and try to see it with our own eyes!"

"You probably don't want to see me die with my eyes wide open, so I come to find you at night, right!?"

Zhu Yuanzhang's first few words seemed relatively normal, but when he heard Ouyang Lun's last words, Ouyang Lun's hair stood up all over his body.

Oh shit!

You died with your eyes open and yet you come to find me at night?

Lao Zhu, you are not going to let me go even if you die! !
Zhu Biao, Empress Dowager Ma, Lady Lu, and Lu Ben were also shocked by Zhu Yuanzhang's words.

How anxious was the emperor to say this!
"Father, please don't say anything unlucky!" Zhu Biao said quickly.

"Zhongba, what are you talking about death? The children are here!" said Empress Dowager Ma, frowning.

"Hehe, we're just talking." Zhu Yuanzhang waved his hands, but there was something else he didn't say in his mind: "He just wanted to scare Ouyang Lun"!
Ouyang Lun naturally saw through Zhu Yuanzhang's thoughts.

Old Zhu, ah, Old Zhu!

I thought you had given up, but I never expected that you would put on bras like an old sow, one after another!!

I almost fell for your trick!

You are the emperor now, but you are still so impatient. Just open your mouth and then sit and wait for the result, right?
That's great.

Your tactics may work on other people, but for someone like me who has experienced too much workplace pua and bosses’ empty promises, it’s totally not enough.

Ouyang Lun said directly, "Your Majesty, just go on your journey with peace of mind!"

Um!??!

When these words were spoken, everyone at the scene, including Zhu Yuanzhang himself, was stunned.

"Ouyang Lun, how dare you talk to the Emperor? How presumptuous!" Lu Ben shouted.

"Your Majesty, I don't mean anything else. I just want to say that some things are really beyond human control. Not to mention that you probably won't see it, even I may not be able to see the day when the grand blueprint is fully implemented!"

"So let's not worry too much about it. Just eat when it's time to eat and drink when it's time to drink. Let everything take its course!"

"We are lucky to be able to see it. If we can't, that's OK. It means the time has not come yet."

"May the Buddha bless you! Amitabha!"

Forehead.
Zhu Yuanzhang was very unhappy after hearing this.

Eat what you should eat, drink what you should drink, and if you are supposed to die, then just die?!
It's just bullshit.

"Ouyang Lun, is this really not going to happen quickly?"

Zhu Yuanzhang asked in a deep voice.

"We're all trying our best to make it faster, but this can't be done faster." Ouyang Lun shook his head.

"Can't discuss it?" Zhu Yuanzhang continued to ask.

"It can't be discussed." Ouyang Lun spread his hands.

"." Zhu Yuanzhang gasped, as if he was forcibly suppressing the anger in his heart.

Zhu Biao was standing on the side. He could naturally see that Zhu Yuanzhang really wanted to see the prosperity of the Ming Dynasty, but he also understood that what Ouyang Lun said was true. When it came to the development of the Ming Dynasty, they must not rush for quick results, otherwise the consequences would be unacceptable.

To be honest, Zhu Biao admired Ouyang Lun very much, not only for his ability, but more importantly, even when facing his father Zhu Yuanzhang, Ouyang Lun was still able to remain calm and not succumb to pressure.

This is difficult for him to do.

However, Ouyang Lun's words completely touched Zhu Biao's heart, so seeing this, Zhu Biao quickly said: "Father, we all know my brother-in-law's character. As long as he is sure of something, he will do it even if we don't say it. But if he says no, then it really is no!"

"Mother, they are all looking at you!"

Zhu Biao's first words of persuasion did not change Zhu Biao's mind, but when Zhu Biao said the second sentence, Zhu Yuanzhang's expression calmed down a little. After thinking about it carefully, Zhu Yuanzhang waved his hand and said, "Forget it, as long as this matter is of great benefit to the Ming Dynasty, let's slow down!"

"Biao'er, I'm old now. Everything in the future will depend on you. I hope you can manage the Ming Dynasty well and don't let me and the people down!"

"Yes, Father!"

Zhu Biao was delighted to see his father Zhu Yuanzhang let go of his obsession.

"By the way, father, what about the education of Xiongying, Yunwen and others?" Zhu Biao asked quickly while Zhu Yuanzhang had not changed his mind yet.

"It's up to you. I can't care about so many things. I only have one request, and that is that you can't let the descendants of my Zhu family become cowards!" Zhu Yuanzhang spoke again.

"Since my father approves of my brother-in-law's educational method, I will let the clan house continue to implement the education. At the same time, I will let the Ministry of Revenue and the Ming Royal Foundation allocate funds to my brother-in-law, specifically for the education of Xiongying and Yunwen!" Zhu Biao spoke again.

Upon hearing this, Zhu Yuanzhang rolled his eyes.

"Biao'er, do you think Ouyang Lun is short of money? He is the Minister of Revenue, and the Ming Royal Foundation is also in his hands. If he is short of money, he doesn't even know how to pay it!" Zhu Yuanzhang said unhappily.

Hearing this, Zhu Biao suddenly realized and nodded, "It seems so."

"Brother-in-law, do you have anything else to ask for?"

"Your Majesty, the Supreme Emperor, I have no more." Ouyang Lun shook his head.

Seeing that after such a long time, Ouyang Lun was not in any trouble, this made Lu Shi completely unacceptable. He ignored Lu Ben's obstruction and stood up and said:

"Father, Your Majesty, this brother-in-law Ouyang treated Yunwen Xiongying like that, are we just going to let it go like this?!!"

"Women's vision!" Zhu Yuanzhang glared at Lu. "Biao'er, you are your own woman, you should discipline her yourself. Since ancient times, loving mothers often spoil their children. Xiongying and Yunwen did not let Ouyang Lun train her, so do they let you train her?"

"Before Xiongying and Yunwen went to the clan house, they were always by my side teaching me. What have you taught me?"

"Um!?"

"Father, I just care about my child and am afraid that he will suffer. I don't have any other intentions! My father is a famous scholar in the Ming Dynasty. He is well-versed in ancient and modern times. Wouldn't it be better to let him teach Yunwen and Xiongying?" Mrs. Lu said stubbornly, "If Xiongying doesn't agree, it's fine, but I still hope that Yunwen can be by my side!"

"That's enough! Lu, please stop talking!" Before Zhu Yuanzhang could speak, Zhu Biao could not help but stop him and said, "Father-in-law, please take your daughter Lu away!"

"Let's go, daughter!"

Lu Ben quickly pulled Lu up and walked out.

Although Mrs. Lu was very reluctant, she was forcibly taken away from the scene by Lu Ben.

"Please calm down, Your Majesty. The Queen is talking nonsense. It is because I failed to discipline my son." After Lu left, Zhu Biao said to Zhu Yuanzhang, "But Lu loves her son so much that she said these foolish words."

"Please don't punish her, father!"

"Humph!"

Zhu Yuanzhang snorted coldly, "Biao'er, you must remember that not all women can compare with your mother!"

"Also, the harem is not allowed to interfere in government affairs. Except for your mother, everyone else must obey this. If Lu is still so unreasonable, then her tenure as queen will be over!"

Zhu Yuanzhang would not allow officials to threaten the Zhu family's control over the Ming Dynasty, and naturally he would not allow the harem to interfere in politics.

"Yes, Father! I will remember this."

Zhu Biao nodded seriously.

"Zhongba, Biao'er, this Lu is now the queen after all. If you scold her like that, it will inevitably make her feel sad. I will go talk to her!"

After saying this, Queen Mother Ma stood up and left.

With the departure of Empress Dowager Ma, only Zhu Yuanzhang, Zhu Biao and Ouyang Lun were left at the scene.

At this time, Zhu Yuanzhang fixed his eyes on Ouyang Lun again and forced a smile, "My dear son-in-law Ouyang, I won't say much else, and I won't set a time for you, but you must tell me when can we get on the real train?"

"We just want to take a train to Northern Xinjiang again!"

Hearing Zhu Yuanzhang's words, Ouyang Lun frowned. Damn it, this old Zhu is coming for him after all.

I thought Zhu Yuanzhang had already forgotten about this matter, but I didn't expect that Zhu Yuanzhang was quite looking forward to the train! !

"Your Majesty, I have said the same thing many times. The construction of trains and railway tracks will definitely be the most important project in the future of the Ming Dynasty!!"

"It is like the bloodline of the Ming Dynasty. We cannot be careless in its construction."

"I really can't give you an exact time."

After hearing Ouyang Lun's words, Zhu Yuanzhang's hope, which had finally been ignited, was once again thrashed to the ground.

But Zhu Yuanzhang still did not give up.

"My dear son-in-law, what if we want to build a section? A section of railway from the capital to Beijing! How long will it take?"

After saying this, Zhu Yuanzhang looked at Ouyang Lun nervously, and at the same time was looking forward to Ouyang Lun's answer.

Zhu Yuanzhang had just been thinking, why did he have to realize all the blueprints drawn by Ouyang Lun! This was totally unrealistic!
But, it wouldn't be that difficult to just build one railway!
The reason why Zhu Yuanzhang was talking about the railway from Beijing to northern Xinjiang was because in Zhu Yuanzhang's view, this railway was the most important!

The Northern Yuan Dynasty has not yet been completely wiped out. If there is such a railway, he can easily deploy troops to the northern border and catch the Northern Yuan Dynasty off guard!
In this way, he can achieve three goals at once!!

The first one is naturally to witness the completion of the first railway line in the Ming Dynasty with one’s own eyes!
The second one is to personally take a train to the northern border and lead the army in person!
The third one had trains to transport troops and supplies, and he led the army in person. The Northern Yuan Dynasty would definitely be destroyed!
Perhaps wanting to let Ouyang Lun know his attitude, Zhu Yuanzhang continued to add: "My dear son-in-law Ouyang, as long as you promise to let me see the completion of this railway with my own eyes, I promise to be less angry with you in the future! How about it?!"

"You have to know that we won't easily negotiate terms with others."

However, Ouyang Lun simply rolled his eyes at Zhu Yuanzhang.

"My father-in-law, building a railway is more difficult than building a highway. There are still many technical problems to be solved. How to design and plan the railway? There is a lot of preparation work to be done before construction! Even if construction starts, the distance from the capital to Beijing is at least a thousand miles, and there are all kinds of situations in between..."

"If you want me to give you an early date, I dare say you won't believe it!"

"But if you want me to live to see the completion of this railway, I can try my best. But you have to take care of yourself. You can't blame me if you die too early!"

Zhu Yuanzhang's face was originally very ugly. After all, he had already made many concessions on this matter, but Ouyang Lun had not given a definite answer.

This made Zhu Yuanzhang very uncomfortable.

But when he heard Ouyang Lun's last words, Zhu Yuanzhang's expression finally changed.
(End of this chapter)