Seeing the names of the four Han Jingyuns engraved on the stone tablets with glittering gold, Queen Ma narrowed her eyes with a smile. She was a little different from Lao Zhu. In addition to government affairs, she was also very interested in the gossip of the market. Han Jingyun

Empress Ma's ears have long been filled with all kinds of names, including being the best in arithmetic in the world, being the pinnacle of Ming Dynasty wisdom, being a goddess in the sky, etc. But even now, when she hears someone praising Han Jingyun, she

Still couldn't help but smile on his face.

Lao Zhu stepped into the gate of the academy. Perhaps it was because he had not been to the academy for a long time, but now the academy gave him a completely different feeling.

In the past, the academy was like a person who was not yet a minor. There were many businesses waiting for development. There were buildings that needed to be built and areas that needed to be improved everywhere. But now, the academy seems to have grown up and is full of vitality, with every plant and tree filled with vitality.

With an air of progress.

This kind of atmosphere was something that Lao Zhu could not see in the Imperial College. Although there was the sound of reading loudly in the Imperial College, there was a kind of old-fashionedness that had not changed for thousands of years.

"This academy has changed a lot." Lao Zhu walked in front with his hands behind his back, and Queen Ma and Han Du followed him on the left and right.

"Maybe it's because everything that needs to be repaired has been repaired in the past few years. There's no longer the rush of building everywhere." Han Du agreed with a smile.

Lao Zhu looked at everything around him as he walked. The academy was built by Han Du in the style of a garden, and it perfectly complemented Jinling, a water town in the south of the Yangtze River. Every step of the way made people forget to leave.

Lao Zhu still paid more attention to the students in the academy. Every time he walked outside a classroom, he would stop and listen.

In a rare harmonious voice, he whispered: "In the past, when you insisted on letting me be the judge of the academy, I didn't think so. But in recent years, your academy has indeed become full of talents. I can't be the judge anymore if I don't want to."

Han Du quickly lowered his head after hearing this, knowing that Lao Zhu was jealous of him and didn't know how to answer the question. Over the years, Lao Zhu had seen every official who walked out of the academy. He found that,

Officials who came from the Academy have a completely different temperament from those who came from the Imperial College.

In Lao Zhu's view, when officials from the Imperial College first think about how to solve problems, they first think about how to use the problem to retaliate against others. This is what Lao Zhu is most proud of among civil servants.

The most dissatisfactory point is that in Lao Zhu's view, since officials took his salary, they should share his worries and do practical things for the people, instead of putting the people and the emperor aside and tit-for-tat with others to retaliate.

The officials of the academy attach great importance to practical matters. When encountering a problem, the first thing they think about is how to solve the problem. This is very suitable for Lao Zhu. He believes that officials should be like these people from the academy, discuss matters and work diligently for him.

The Zhu family has made great contributions to the country and the country.

Over the years, almost all of the officials who have graduated from the academy have had their official positions greatly improved under Lao Zhu's assessment. Take Wang Yuanji for example. As the number one scholar, he first became an official from the sixth rank, but

In the past few years, he has become a fourth-rank official in the capital. He has been promoted to five levels in less than five years, and almost one level in less than a year. This is a rocket-speed promotion. Even so, he is still the same old man.

Zhu Xicai wanted to train Wang Yuanji well.

As Lao Zhu walked, he asked out the doubts in his heart, stopped and said, "How on earth can you teach them to be like this? I am very curious."

Han Du was stunned for a moment, thought about Lao Zhu's question seriously, and replied calmly: "I'm afraid this has nothing to do with me."

"Oh? Who do you think it's related to?" Lao Zhu didn't care about Han Du's refusal and asked with a smile.

Han Du nodded with a smile and said, "I'm afraid this has something to do with mathematics."

"Mathematics?" Lao Zhu couldn't help but raise his voice. He originally thought that Han Du had some special skills, but he never expected that it would be mathematics.

"Yes." Han Du nodded and explained: "Studying mathematics can exercise people's logical thinking, which means that it can make people more rational and less likely to be confused. And mathematics is actually asking questions and then finding ways to solve them.

.”

"After students in the academy have learned mathematics, they will subconsciously think of solutions to problems when they encounter them. After all,

They have done this kind of thing so many times during math exams that they have almost formed their instinctive reaction."

Lao Zhu has also studied mathematics, and compared with ordinary people, he is pretty good at it. Naturally, he knows that learning mathematics depends on doing questions, and now it seems that doing questions means constantly encountering problems, and then constantly solving problems.

Find ways to solve problems.

Under the influence of mathematics, officials who were born in academies gradually formed such a habit. When they became officials, they would subconsciously bring this habit into government affairs.

"That's it!" Lao Zhu figured it out instantly.

At the same time, I couldn't help but sigh at the powerful role of mathematics, "I didn't expect that mathematics could have such an important role. It really opened my eyes."

Han Du was a little worried that Lao Zhu would misunderstand and regard mathematics as a tool for him to solve problems, so he shook his head deliberately and said: "Mathematics is not as magical as the emperor thought. It is also advocated by Shu Yi Dao saints, and other rituals, music, archery, and imperial arts."

, there is no difference between books.”

Lao Zhu really had the idea of ​​promoting mathematics among officials just now, but when Han Du reminded him, he immediately felt that this idea was boring.

The literati who Confucius left behind were able to throw it away on their own initiative. How could it be possible for him to ask them to pick it up again? Even if he issued an order, I'm afraid it would have no effect. They could learn mathematics according to the order, but their thinking has not changed and they will not learn mathematics again.

If you still do things the same way as before, what's the use?

"Come on, take me to see your steam engine?" Lao Zhu put aside his thoughts for the time being and remembered the purpose of coming to the academy today.

Han Du was secretly glad that Lao Zhu still remembered the purpose of coming to the academy. If Lao Zhu continued to struggle with the issue of hundreds of officials, Han Du would not know how to answer him. This matter involves hundreds of officials, and even if it is serious, it involves

All scholars in the world cannot change it at will.

Han Du has never thought about going tit-for-tat with scholars all over the world. Even if he wants to break up with traditional scholars, it is not now. The purpose of building his own academy is to slowly win over some scholars and let them have a sense of natural science.

People who are interested and intend to study natural sciences are on their side.

Make a lot of friends and make a few enemies. As long as more and more people stand on your side, the so-called literati tradition will not be able to make any waves at all, and it can only fend for itself.

While Han Du was rejoicing, he also had thoughts on how to deal with the traditional literati. But now was not the time to think about this. He quickly bowed and stretched out his hand to signal: "Your Majesty, please come this way."

Lao Zhu came to the room where the steam engine was placed, and happened to see Sun Xian and others preparing to test the steam engine.

"Your Majesty, Sun Xian, pays homage to the Emperor, and pays homage to the Queen." Sun Xian is also a person with the title of Jinshi, and he can call himself a minister in front of the Emperor. After all, he is receiving Lao Zhu's salary.

When Lao Zhu saw such a big guy, he was immediately shocked. When the heart of the steel industry appeared in the world for the first time, it gave people a feeling of power.

The exquisite structure of such a large body made of steel made Lao Zhu, who knew nothing about it, feel a sense of beauty.

He looked at it again and again reluctantly, then looked back at Sun Xian and asked: "Are you Sun Xian? I have read your article. It is well-founded and well-founded. It is a rare and top-notch article.

"

"Thank you, Your Majesty." Sun Xian bowed his hands to Lao Zhu in a polite manner. He neither expressed ecstasy at Lao Zhu's praise nor seemed indifferent.

Instead, there was a jade-like warmth, which surprised Lao Zhu. Lao Zhu could understand such a temperament appearing in old ministers like ministers, but how old was Sun Xian? How could he be so calm and calm?

light?

After pondering for a while, Lao Zhu suddenly asked: "Didn't I make a decree to allow you to enter the court as officials? Why are you still here?

Didn’t you choose to become an official?”

Sun Xian smiled softly, nodded slightly and replied: "Sages have said that if you excel in learning, you will become an official. I think that I have little talent and little knowledge, so it is more suitable for me to stay in the academy and teach."

Lao Zhu was immediately speechless by Sun Xian. He wanted Sun Xian to become an official, but Sun Xian tried to frustrate him by saying that he was not talented enough and had little knowledge. However, he could not find a reason to refute. He couldn't do it, so he directly ordered Sun Xian to do it.

Going to work?

When Han Du saw it, he quickly smoothed things over and said: "Your Majesty, although Sun Xian did not serve as an official, he was still making contributions to the prosperous Ming Dynasty. As long as Sun Xian can build the machine in front of him, his contribution to the Ming Dynasty will be even greater than

Go and become a minister."

"Is my minister so worthless?" Lao Zhu looked at Han Du with a somewhat unkind expression. Firstly, it was because Sun Xian's words were really harsh and uncomfortable for him. Secondly, Lao Zhu didn't think that a machine could do anything.

It can be compared with one Shangshu. The six Shangshu are worthy of being ministers and have been the lifelong pursuit of countless officials in the world. How can this be compared with a machine?

Lao Zhu admitted that the machine in front of him was indeed shocking and extraordinary, but it was only extraordinary.

Han Du smiled and shook his head, raised his hand to signal Sun Xian's students to start lighting the fire, and while waiting for the steam motor to start, he said: "Whether people are farming or weaving, they all need strength. And this machine can produce

Power, and this power is hundreds of times that of ordinary people." ??

"Your Majesty, just imagine, if there is one person in charge of this machine, wouldn't it be equivalent to amplifying one person's power a thousand times? Originally, one person can only weave three feet of cloth a day, but if the power of this machine is used instead

Not to mention the manpower that can weave a hundred times that of an ordinary person in one day, even if he can weave ten feet of cloth, what kind of life can he live after selling these ten feet of cloth?"

Lao Zhu was no stranger to weaving. After all, he had done it in the palace before. He opened a garden for farming and then asked Queen Ma to weave cloth.

Ordinary people can not only make a living by weaving three feet of cloth a day, but also live a slightly better life. If a person can weave ten feet of cloth a day, such a huge harvest, it is simply a wealthy man. Let alone food and clothing.

Yes, even eating meat every day is enough.

But, is this possible?

Empress Ma looked at Han Du in surprise. She owned a huge weaving workshop. If this machine could really be used to weave cloth, then she would have to ask Han Du what was going on.

Just when Queen Ma wanted to ask Han Du, the pressure inside the steam engine was finally enough and it began to rotate slowly.

Lao Zhu was greatly impressed by the exquisite operation of the steam engine. Sun Xian stood aside knowingly and explained to Lao Zhu how the various parts of the machine worked internally.

Lao Zhu himself also felt it with his own hands. The power of the steam engine's rotation also somewhat agreed with Han Du's words just now. Farmers work hard to cultivate the land and harvest food. The power of this machine is so great that it naturally has more uses and can make more things.

Come up with something valuable.

After watching for a while, Lao Zhu saw that the steam engine had been running smoothly. It looked very good and there was no problem at all. He couldn't help but asked doubtfully: "I see that this machine is running very well. It is all made of steel."

, there is no place where rubber can be used, so why do you have to use rubber?”

Without waiting for Han Du's answer, Sun Xian explained to Lao Zhu with a grimace: "Your Majesty, please look here. This needs to be sealed to prevent steam from leaking out. Rubber is used in these two places."

Lao Zhu took a look and saw that the two parts together were not as big as a fist. He couldn't help but asked doubtfully: "Is this just a small amount?"

"Just use this little." Han Du nodded and answered affirmatively.

Lao Zhu was speechless. For such a big machine, there was only such a small amount of rubber needed. But judging from Han Du's attitude, he could also guess the importance of this point.

"I see there is no air leakage here. How did you do it?"

When Sun Xian heard this, he raised his head and glanced at Han Du. When he saw Han Du nodded slightly, he took the initiative to explain something to the emperor.

Fan, and finally added: "This can only be used temporarily, and it will not last long at all. It will be worn out after only half a day. I have been thinking of ways to see if I can extend the time these days."
To be continued...