Crown Prince of the Empire, I quit!

When Qin Ming first started researching the steam engine, he never told anyone his goal.

But as their railway tracks were gradually laid and the first generation of steam engines were made.

The people around him finally discovered his thoughts.

"We'll talk about this later. Don't make it a priority for now."

Qin Ming waved his hand lightly.

He never mentioned this matter openly.

The purpose is to hide a trump card.

You have to know that the technology they are currently developing is beyond the current era.

After Qin Ming moved their battlefield from the era of cold weapons to the era of firearms.

What followed was the beginning of the industrial revolution of this era.

Only by continuously developing technology in the future can we truly crush many countries.

Before these technologies are actually implemented, it is impossible for Qin Ming to show his strength.

This is also why the Daqian Dynasty has become extremely powerful in the battle in the north.

But Qin Ming never had any reason to worry.

"Let's make the ice first. Laying the rails will take a long time, and so will making the steam engine."

Now all they need is time.

Chen Shimao's words made Qin Ming nod slowly.

This is a huge project for them.

It is estimated that even if it costs several million taels of silver, it will not be enough.

However, after the construction is completed, the benefits enjoyed are also amazing.

While they were talking, Wan Shu suddenly stood up and said to Qin Ming:

"You definitely can't build the entire railway track by yourself. The materials and money required are simply too much. Why not let the Lingnan Chamber of Commerce share some of the burden with you?"

"Oh?"

Hearing what the other party said, Qin Ming raised his eyebrows.

"You're a businessman, how could you possibly give me money for nothing? Just tell me what you want, no need to beat around the bush."

"I just like talking to smart people like Your Highness."

Wan Shu smiled and took Qin Ming's arm, acting intimately.

Qin Ming curled his lips and did not respond.

Wan Shu quickly spoke:

"Well, I want to take over some of the management and control of the railway tracks. For example, I want to be given a few areas and let the Lingnan Chamber of Commerce take over."

A businessman like Wan Shu can see the huge value of railways at a glance.

If it can be controlled, the Lingnan Chamber of Commerce will have some control over the local area.

This is something that no one else can catch up with.

"Impossible, you have a really big appetite."

Qin Ming refused without even thinking about it.

"You just heard it. These things may be used by my army in the future. If you come and buy some of them, and the Sun family comes and buy some more, then all the other families will surely be envious."

"Once the track is opened, the management of these tracks will be extremely chaotic. I want to own it from beginning to end."

"You can take out some of the money, but it will only be used to invest in the railway tracks. As for the future, if we can make money, I will give a portion to the Lingnan Chamber of Commerce."

The solution proposed by Qin Ming made Wan Shu curl her lips.

This is no different from asking them to invest.

It is equivalent to getting some dry shares, but the actual controller is still Qin Ming.

"Forget it, I'll give you two hundred thousand taels of silver, and you can go find the Sun family for the rest."

Even though I didn't get what I wanted.

But Wan Shu still took out some money and gave it to Qin Ming.

At least I can get a share of the pie.

"Thank you very much."

Qin Ming smiled and nodded, then turned and left.

As for the method of making ice cubes, it was left to Wan Shu.

These ice cubes are not difficult to make. Qin Ming can make them himself, the Sun family can make them, and naturally the Lingnan Chamber of Commerce can make them as well.

At night, Qin Ming had just finished eating with Chen Shimao when Sun Miao pushed the door open and walked in.

"Your Highness, I heard you came up with something great. Why don't you talk to me about it?"

"With your information channels, don't you know what I'm doing? I'm waiting for you here today."

Qin Ming spoke with a smile.

At this time, Sun Miao immediately took out a list of goods.

"It doesn't matter how much it costs, but you have to help me get all these goods."

The strength of the Sun family is extremely terrifying in this area.

As long as Sun Miao and his team take action, they can increase the cargo throughput by a huge amount.

Qin Ming told Sun Miao about his discussion with Wan Shu.

After listening to what Qin Ming proposed, Sun Miao curled his lips and pulled out a stack of banknotes from his arms.

"Here are 700,000 taels of silver. If it's not enough, tell me again."

"Why are you so generous today?"

"You're kidding, since you can come up with something so amazing, I naturally have to show some sincerity and follow in His Highness's footsteps!"

"These seven hundred thousand taels are nothing to our Sun family, but you must be in great need of money right now."

Sun Miao shrugged, and several people spoke easily.

Looking at him gently waving a folding fan beside him, he looked mysterious.

Qin Ming smiled helplessly and nodded.

"Thank you very much."

"Don't thank me. Besides me, there might be some other people who will come and give you money. Just accept it when the time comes."

The Sun family has a huge influence.

Some big families in the local area learned about the transaction between Qin Ming and the Sun family.

I guess they will come here soon to get a piece of the pie.

Even though they could only get some dividends after taking out the money.

The real control will always be in Qin Ming's hands.

But even so, the effect of many hands making light work can be achieved.

It only took Chen Shimao two or three days to find Qin Ming.

"Teacher, why are you here?"

At noon that day, Qin Ming was outside in the scorching sun, leading people to lay railway tracks.

They have already laid out five tracks stretching over hundreds of miles starting from Qiantang City.

The reason why it was so fast was because Qin Ming restarted the Lingnan Construction Corps.

The number of troops was very large, and after he moved in a force of nearly 30,000 people, the railroad tracks were naturally laid very quickly.

It is estimated that in another month or two, their major cities will be connected.

Of course, during this period, Qin Ming also gave Wu Qingye a death order.

Mining efforts must be tripled.

Originally, the mining of ore here was very random.

Because even if it is mined, it may not be used up.

But now, their mining speed can't even keep up with Qin Ming's consumption.

I can only urge them quickly.

This also caused several mines under Qin Ming's control to enter a state of rapid consumption.

Fortunately, he has obtained several new mines from the Nanman.

These places can be mined, and by sending people from the Lingnan Construction Corps there in a short period of time, the consumption can be covered.

"Your Highness, all the major families have sent money."

Chen Shimao stood beside Qin Ming and whispered. When Qin Ming heard the news, he immediately became interested.

"How many did they send?"

"Seven million taels of silver."

"What!?"