Chapter 350.

Zhu gave an order, and the people didn’t dare to be slow, and they were busy jumping on the trailer at the back and started unloading the goods.

Another man fetched a large scale and began to count the weights.

Zhu Di had his hands behind his back and waited for this smoke to dissipate before he began to look up and down at this Xu Jingchang in front of him.

“You boys, is this something you’ve drummed up?”

Xu Jingchang said, “is …… is …… however, is made according to brother-in-law’s drawings, brother-in-law has the ability, we follow the cat drawing tiger …… ”

Zhang Anshi smiled on the side and said, “Your Majesty, don t listen to him blindly, in fact ……… Chen is just blindly thinking some, but who thought that it was really tossed out by them.”

Zhu Di said with a stern face, “In that case, it seems that it is the boy Xu Jingchang who deceived the king?”

“Ah …… this ……” Zhang Anshi was astonished.

What’s he supposed to say to that?

Zhu Di said, “Whose credit it is due is whose credit it is! What kind of goods are these boys, would I not know? You guy, you’re being modest at this time.”

Zhu Di said, no longer paying attention to Zhang Anshi and the two of them, and at that moment, paced back and forth with his hands behind his back.

It was as if he had something on his mind.

The ministers were also whispering to each other.

Hu Guang gently pinched Yang Rong’s sleeve, whispered, “This thing …… burns the fire can actually burn to move …… Yang Gong, can you read it?”

Young Wing said bluntly, “I can’t see it.”

Hu Guang instead revealed a surprised look, “There are things that Lord Yang doesn’t understand?”

Yang Rong gave Hu Guang a glance, he has been used to joking with Hu Guang: “The things …… in the world have always looked simple, but it is difficult to do. People like you and me, it is easy to point out the mountains and rivers, but in the end, it is just a talk on paper.”

Hu Guang coughed awkwardly, “You can’t say that either ……”

Why did he feel cornered and cursed?

“The fact is so.” Yang Rong instead calmly said, “But …… you and I for the cabinet ministers, in fact, do not have to …… be proficient in everything, but but there is also the same, that is, to those who are doing things properly, to give birth to the heart of reverence. Only in this way, only to know that they are not easy, know the reason why it is difficult to become a thing, even if they are in a high position, the paper, but also unavoidable. But if only because you know some fur, they are pointing at other things, feel easy, when …… instead of harming themselves.”

When Hu Guang heard this, like an honest student, he said with a sincere face, “This is a reasonable statement, and Lord Yang’s words are very close to my heart.”

Yang Rong then said: “In fact, this reasoning, how can you not understand? Not …… can say, this simple reasoning, in fact, the temple hall of all the public, we all heart as clear as a mirror. Only people are so, once into the temple, in a high position, it is inevitable to scorn everything, refused to recognize other people’s suffering and not easy, all the complexity and not easy to simplify things, so only to show their own superiority!”

“So ah, the world’s affairs, or the world’s reasoning, the most difficult is not to drill out the so-called axioms, nor is it a mastery of everything, but lies in …… the four words of the false heartedness of the valley, only to recognize that everyone in this world has his strengths, three introspection, the world’s affairs instead of easy to do. ”

Hu Guang muttered, “How come when you say it, it seems like you’re calling me arrogant again?”

“You are just arrogant.” Yang Rong directly poked through him, “Although on the surface, your words and behavior are still considered modest, but at your root, you think that you are a scholarly origin, think that you are a scholar in the Wen Yuan Pavilion, think that you are full of experience, in your bones, you actually don’t know the sky and the earth, in fact, you and Xie Gong are the same people, only… …”

Hu Guang’s face suddenly blushed, and he was about to say, Stop it, stop it.

Yang Rong, however, continued, “Only the only thing you’re better than him is that you don’t have as much guts and ambition as he does… Hu Gong ah, let go of your bit of self-righteousness, there’s no way out.”

Hu Guang: “……”

Solid ……

On the other hand, the two of them, Jin Zhong and Natsubara Yoshi, were chattering in low voices.

The problem they discussed was more practical. After all, Zhuge Liang relied on wooden oxen and horses to solve the problem of grain and grass supply.

But what the hell a wooden ox is, no one really knows.

Even the truth of that legend, but no one knows yet.

But this thing in front of me, no matter for the Ministry of Household, or the Ministry of War, it seems …… to have practical value ah.

“I just don’t know how many pounds it can carry.” Jin Zhong said with anticipation.

Xia Yuanji then said, “Yes, Jin Gong …… you know astronomy from above and geography from below, haven t you heard of this thing either?”

“Never heard of it.” Jin Zhong said, “It is a pity that it can t write, it is not possible that I can give it a divination ……”

Yoshi Natsubara: “……”

Just then, someone came in a hurry, reached Zhu Di’s feet, and bowed down, “Your Majesty, the number has come out.”

All at once, the words caught everyone’s attention.

Everyone was looking this way.

Zhu looked a little nervous and took a deep breath before saying, “How many pounds?”

Under Zhu Di’s gaze, this eunuch said periodically, “Two hundred and thirty thousand pounds ……”

Everyone sucked in a breath of cold air when these words came out.

What is this concept …… 230,000 pounds ah ……

That’s the equivalent of 2,000 koku?

Zhu had led an army, so of course he knew exactly what this meant.

He clearly saw that just by Xu Jingchang alone, he made the two thousand stone cargo move.

What kind of concept is this? A wagon, which needed to be equipped with a horse, and a driver, at most, would only be able to carry ten stones of goods.

And now, relying on this contraption, it directly allows one to transport more than a hundred times as much cargo.

Zhu Di murmured, and then looked at Zhang Anshi and Xu Jingchang: “Does this thing …… need to stop?”

“No need.” Xu Jingchang said, “As long as there is enough coal, even traveling for a day and night is fine.”

One day and one night!

Zhu again couldn’t help but ask, “How long is a day and night feasible?”

“There’s always three hundred miles.”

Three hundred a day, one or two men at most. Two thousand stone of cargo?

This transportation capacity is no longer as simple as two hundred wagons.

Because the wagons were stop-and-go and far slower than this thing, plus the driver and horses needed to rest, which was even worse if it was muddy weather.

So theoretically, for a distance of three hundred miles, this thing could reach it in a day and night, but if it was a carriage, it would take at least three or five days.

If you do that math, it’s not just two hundred times, but a thousand times the capacity.

It’s …… awful!

Zhu Di with a few points of excitement said, “A stone one hundred and twenty pounds …… then it is equivalent to one person, is it not …… this car, it can actually transport two thousand people, so that between one day and one night … . arrive three hundred miles away?”

Zhang Anshi’s face turned green with fear when he heard him do such a calculation.

Can not be counted like this ah, this transport is the plate car, not the latter day that four sides of the wind and rain carriages, two thousand people standing layer by layer in the four wind leakage of the trailer, is simply four sides of the sardine cans of the wind.

This is not transporting people, the latter-day pig carriers wouldn’t dare to play like this, okay!

Not to mention that during this day and night, people always have to eat and drink, and they always need to be resupplied …… These must also be counted in the load.

Of course, if you take this flatbed of trailers and make them into individual cars, it would mean increasing the load capacity of the steam train.

If you still want to be comfortable and have more chairs, then there is more self-weight.

In the end, the math worked out, but anyone who wanted to look a little human could transport three to five hundred people, and slowing down to go at thirty miles per hour was the limit.

But Zhang Anshi thought about it and coughed, “It’s not impossible.”

He said this with a bit of trepidation.

Zhu Di immediately excitedly said: “This thing if used for military, not …… can be harvested strange effect? Once upon a time, the army assembled, not to mention all parts of the military levy, and then to the border towns, plus food and grass first, no three or five months, absolutely impossible.”

“But nowadays, wouldn’t it be secure within a month?”

Zhang Anshi said, “Not only military, but also livelihood. Your Majesty, goods from all over the world can be exchanged ……”

Zhu Di nodded and said joyfully, “There is such a thing in the world, with this thing, who else in the world would dare to rebel? If there is a rebel in Suzhou, my soldiers and horses can arrive in full gear within a few days and kill him without leaving a single piece of armor.”

Said, Zhu Di walked to that steam train in front of, left look right look, can not help but say, “This …… cost is not small, right. To hundreds of thousands of taels?”

Zhang Anshi said, “This …… this …… this is including the cost of many studies, but …… I am only afraid that the cost is indeed not small. ”

Zhu nodded, this time there is not too distressed, said: “In any case, this thing …… does have a great use, alone it can walk on its own, it has shocked people, this is the real university, and those who only know how to do the article compared to be able to make this, than to make the cannons, ten times stronger. ”

For Zhu, no one knows more about the military than he does.

Singijeon and artillery, of course, can inflict great damage.

But the very essence of the military lies in rapid maneuvering.

The so-called war, the essence is that more people is to fight fewer people, who is more mobile, can quickly rally and organize to reach the battlefield to launch an attack, who will occupy the first opportunity.

That’s why he succeeded in his quest for peace in the first place.

The army and horses of the Southern Army were more than ten times that of the Northern Army; it would not be an exaggeration to say twenty or thirty times.

But Zhu, with his iron horsemen, kept moving around the battlefield, always seizing the first opportunity, and using his fast maneuverability, he could ensure that before the other side had assembled and closed in, he could strike one of them quickly and make the southern army passive.

Zhu Di looked at the thing in front of him, his eyes unusually obvious, and said, “This thing, how in the world did you make it?”

Zhu looked at Xu Jingchang, who was about to reply.

Zhu Di, however, waved his hand again at this time and said, “Forget it, don’t say it, instead of saying it, I don’t understand. It is just that I never thought that you guys …… would have such a skill! Finally, did not dishonor your ancestors.”

Zhu Di’s face was pleased, overjoyed, “Xu Jingchang, you really deserve to be the son of Zengshou! And …… you, all come, all come over.”

The remaining thirteen youths saw this, and one by one, they obediently walked over.

Zhu looked at them, “Thirteen Tai Bao ……”

Meng Wen and the others were so shocked that their faces stiffened, and they hurriedly waved their hands, “No, no, it’s not Taibao, I wouldn’t dare again.”

Zhu Di said with his hands behind his back, “Those who are tai bao are the three dukes, and in the time of King Cheng of Zhou, this King Cheng’s uncle, Duke Zhou, held this position, right, Secretary Yang?”

Yang Rong, who was named, smiled and said, “Your Majesty, it was not Duke Zhou who held this position, but another uncle of King Cheng, Duke Zao, who held this position.”

Zhu Di nodded: “So it is, who cares who he is, anyway, …… this Zhaogong, is also a well-known figure, I see which, these guys, one by one, is really full of talent, their learning is not small, look at you, what they say, I can not understand it. Do you understand the Secretary?”

Zhang Anshi subconsciously said, “I …… hear you ……”

Zhu glared at him, “Didn’t ask you.”

After saying that, his eyes looked towards Yang Rong and the others.

Yang Rong and the others laughed bitterly and shook their heads.

Zhu Di said, “That’s why this is a university question, and there are very few people in the world who are proficient in this! But these kids, but can be proficient, what is this? This is the father of the tiger, the old son of the hero child good man, I see which …… they are all people with a university question, called Taibao, also not false.”

“But then ……” Zhu Di continued to back his hand, paced a few more steps, said, “This tai bao …… is not good, a group of guys with hairless mouths, what is it called Taibao, let’s call it Shaobao …… Oh, no, it’s Prince Shaobao that’s right, in a word, thirteen Shaobao is fine.”

When Xu Jingchang and the others heard this, their eyes dropped.

This Prince Shao Bao, although it is a virtual position, in fact …… quite a few ministers who are extremely important, will have such a notice. For example, the Duke of Wei, is the Crown Prince’s Crown Prince, and the Duke of Qi, is the Crown Prince’s Crown Prince.

But they are these guys, after all, did not inherit the title, even if it is an inheritance, for example, like Meng Wen, I am afraid that they may not be able to get a Prince Shaobao of the virtual position.

It’s only an honorary title, but it can carry a lot of weight.

At least for the current Xu Jingchang and Meng Wen and others, it has been considered something that can be used to brag about for the rest of their lives.

Zhu is obviously a real person, and immediately said, “Also lost ha.”

Yiluoha stepped forward and said, “The slave girl is here.”

“A decree shall be prepared on this matter, and it shall be made known to the world.”

Also lost ha said, “slave girl …… obeyed the decree ……”

Seal out so many Prince Shaobao at once, even Yilungha feel scalp numb.

Zhu Di also said: “These guys, the future is the role model of the children, if the other children, also as they are so competitive, not to mention this, that is, even more reward, I am also willing to give.”

Xu Jingchang immediately looked smug.

Meng Wen and the others were even more delighted.

Zhang Anshi was beside him, and a big stone fell to the ground in his heart.

Relying on research and get a virtual position, to some extent, although it is Xu Jingchang and others set a precedent, but obviously …… also help to make more people interested in this.

Zhang Anshi even intends …… to fool some more sons and daughters of rich merchants into it.

These guys are idle anyway, how nice to contribute more and reflect their personal values while they are young!

Most importantly, none of these guys are short of money, so it’s best to even skip the funding issue.

The Marquis of Baoding and others, also could not help but be overjoyed, and at once even the backbone also felt much straighter.

Virtual post is not important, the important thing is the palace for the son’s recognition, once there is this recognition, then the family can be long to keep not decline.

Zhu Di then looked at the steam car with interest, and his heart was not without a few curiosities, saying, “How did this …… this …… thing make him move?”

After Xu Jingchang thanked the grace, he hurriedly got up and said, “Your Majesty …… this is simple …… just shovel the coal into the boiler and burn it.”

“Just this?” Zhu was surprised.

Hu Guang on the sidelines, but also this also feel that all of a sudden sealed a dozen Prince Shaobao some inappropriate, but at this time, heard, suddenly came to the spirit.

He tilted his head, leaned close to Yang Rong’s ear, and whispered, “Look, it’s really a burning fire, exactly the same as making a fire to build a meal.”

Yang Rong directly ignored him.

Zhu Di, however, found it inconceivable, because burning fire is known to everyone, but burning fire can move this iron lump, but let a person can not imagine.

Zhu said, “So it is.”

He said this, then said: “In any case, see you here …… peacefully, I also feel relieved, the mind should be put on serious things. This time …… Zhang Qingjia is also a credit, not only teach the children, this thing, Zhang Qingjia also has a credit, turn back to be rewarded.”

Zhang Anshi said, “I am ashamed ……”

Zhu Di, however, said, “Well, I am relieved. Come on people, set up a ride back to the palace! Zhang Qing, you come with me.”

Hearing this, Zhang Anshi hurriedly said, “Yes.”

When he exited this huge workshop and walked out of the high wall, Zhu was as if he was in a different world. His mind was still thinking about that huge lump of iron, and his heart was still in shock.

He even couldn’t help but think, is this really something that can be created by human power? Such a thing, I am only afraid …… that it is only a divine law.

But when you see it with your own eyes, you can’t help but be moved in your heart.

If we talk about the past, whether it is artillery and cannons, and then how to improve, the principle of which, he still understands.

But this thing today, is really far beyond the scope of his cognition, by virtue of a building block, tightly connected tightly connected, actually can come out such a thing.

Zhu Di, even if he is more stupid, knows …… the power of this discipline.

Therefore, Zhu Di mounted his horse, but made Zhang Anshi ride alongside him, while the rest fell behind.

Zhu Di said, “This thing …… is not good.”

Zhang Anshi said, “Yes, your majesty …… In my opinion, there are many kinds of learning in this world, and different kinds of learning are different. But this world, for a long time, has only cared about one kind of learning ……”

Zhu Di glared at him and said, “You brat, you’ve started cursing Confucius in front of me again.”

“I am unjustly accused ……” Zhang Anshi said, “Sage Kong …… is a marvelous person, more than two thousand years ago, can penetrate so many truths, and still be able to Make later generations of so many people convinced, this is how marvelous things. Under the sky, I am afraid that there are not many people who can compare to Sage Kong.”

Zhu Di now looked at Zhang Anshi with surprise, obviously he did not expect Zhang Anshi to say such an epiphany.

Just see Zhang Anshi frankly said: “I can not get used to, in fact, is those who pick up people’s wisdom of the Confucians! People say, the blue is better than the blue, the river and mountain generation of talent, but this later generation of Confucian scholars, one by one, a wasted life, not for anything else, a lifetime of only one thing to do, that is, parrot the tongue! So, even claimed to have what heavenly learning, complacent.”

Zhang Anshi unconsciously revealed a few moments of contempt when he said the last.

After a pause, he then said: “Your Majesty, such learning, if in two thousand years ago, someone comprehended, then this person, must be a genius! But after two thousand years, there are still people who take the learning of the people of the first Qin to show off, then …… I say a bad word, these people, I say a wine bag this is not too much.”

Zhu Di heard, can not help but laugh: “You also have gas. Just these words, don’t teach people to listen to it, if not, you this traitor’s name, but sat down.”

Zhang Anshi said indifferently, “Whether I am loyal or treacherous, where is it their turn to judge? As long as Your Majesty ……”

Zhu Di laughed, “Alright, alright, of course I know that these Confucians hate. This discipline of yours is very interesting and useful. Of course …… if it does not cost money, it is better and more interesting.”

Zhang Anshi: “……”

He really wanted to ask His Majesty, is there a free lunch in the world?

Zhu Di see Zhang Anshi froze, said: “I mean, turn around you and those boys, play a good hello, teach them silver save a little use, they take me as what, when the God of Wealth?”

For Zhu Di’s instructions, Zhang Anshi was actually a bit embarrassed, saying, “Ah …… this …… is, is, I …… next time …… will definitely greet.”

Zhu Di said, “You this learning, is also considered to be the study of the world, now can even come out of such a thing, what else can come out in the future, but it is for me to look forward to …… only …… this thing… …costly to build some.”

Zhang Anshi said, “Your Majesty, of course the cost is exorbitant, but you can’t catch a wolf by giving up a child! In the future ……”

Zhang Anshi this is not yet finished it, Zhu Di will be excited, said: “into his mother, you are good to say, what can not give up the child to set up the wolf, you are giving up my child to set up the wolf.”

Zhang Anshi felt a bit aggrieved and drooped his head, “You can’t say that either, I actually have a stake in …… this child …… I at least have an arm… …”

Zhu Di opened his mouth and seemed to want to say something, only in the end, as if he thought of something, he directly stopped.

He took a deep breath before he added, “That’s all, that’s all, just let you guys have it, just pretend that what I said just now, I didn’t say it.”

Zhu Di pondered for a moment, the words turned and said, “The craftsmen here …… you turn around and reward them.”

Zhang Anshi suddenly looked up at Zhu Di, he had always thought that Zhu Di was a reckless person, but he did not expect that there was such a heartfelt side.

Zhu Di seriously said: “It is a heavy reward, in a word …… whether in the name of you this right governor, the award of the government or not, or come up with a large sum of silver, en reward also. Out of the force, we must give people benefits! If not, who is still willing to use their lives?”

Said, he glared at Zhang Anshi, then said: “Do not think of me as very stingy, I have so much silver to give, but also a little bit of reward for the silver? In addition, you draw up a charter out, this workshop …… will have a great use, I am looking out, the future is sure to be a credit to the gods of the earth and grain, so …… need to be more perfect, this is no longer a grassroots team.”

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The second chapter from yesterday was a bit hard to get through, so I set my alarm to sleep for a couple hours and I’m sorry for the late change. I’m not sure if there are any sheep yet, but everyone take care of yourself, take care. Tiger will sleep a bit more, get up and keep writing.