Chapter 186: So picky

"Can you really make better weapons?" Ruizong was a little unbelievable. The power of artillery in Ruizong's mind was already great enough, and there were even more powerful weapons than this. This matter was really hard to believe. Ruizong cannot be blamed for not seeing it.

Chen Wanrong said with great affirmation: "Your Majesty, that's certain! Your Majesty, think about it, Modao was not used on the battlefield at the beginning. After Master Ye's improvement, wasn't it much easier to use? I think this is the same as the cannons we built a few months ago. At that time, the range and power of the cannons we built were much worse than that of the current cannons. In this matter, we always have new ideas and better things to do!"

After saying this, Ruizong nodded and said, "Yes, everything is done step by step, and the better it is done!"

Chen Wanrong finally said: "We can't make the best weapons, but we can make better weapons!"

This sentence was immediately praised by Li Longji: "That's right! No matter what, there is no best, only better ones! As long as you work hard, you will definitely do better! Modao is like this, and Artillery is like this! Let's say, what do you think?"

It was Li Longji who was smart and saw through Chen Wanrong's intentions. Chen Wanrong smiled and said, "The prince asked, I dare not speak out directly. I feel that the military equipment is not enough."

"You are not enough for so many good men in the military weapon supervision?" Princess Taiping was a little incredible.

The military weapon surveillance concentrated the best craftsmen of the Tang Dynasty. Everyone had outstanding abilities and a large number of people. Chen Wanrong actually said that it was not enough, which was really hard to understand.

Ruizong nodded slightly and agreed with Princess Taiping's words.

Chen Wanrong answered very cleverly: "The princess doesn't know that there are many good craftsmen in military equipment supervision, but it is still not enough than what we have to do. We have made machine tools now, and we can process steel and make more good things. By then, the Tang Dynasty will undergo tremendous changes."

Ruizong interrupted, "I know this. After the machine tool was made, I heard that I was moved and went to see it. It was really useful, so I should make more."

Chen Wanrong tapped his hands with his hands and said in agreement: "The emperor said this very well! But there is one thing, we are not enough. Emperor, I want to select a group of people from the Imperial College to do these things, so please allow the emperor!"

"If you study well, you will be an official." This is a famous Confucian scholar. Since ancient times, those who have achieved success in their studies have become officials. The Imperial College of the Tang Dynasty was mainly responsible for cultivating officials for the Tang Dynasty. If this example was opened, there would be no enough officials in the Tang Dynasty. Li Longji took the lead in opposing: "Father, this matter cannot be done, it must not be done! The Imperial College is the important place of the court and is mainly responsible for cultivating officials for the court. Once this trend is opened, the court will face the situation where no one is an official."

For a country, officials are more important than scientists, because officials can manage the people well and prevent them from causing chaos. This is the most important thing for rulers. Although Li Longji is extremely smart, he still cannot avoid the common people.

Chen Wanrong originally thought that Li Longji must have agreed with his idea, but he didn't expect that he was the first to object, so he couldn't help but say anxiously: "Emperor, the prince, I want to think that although there are many students in the Imperial College, not everyone wants to be an official. Didn't the court open a miscellaneous science in the Imperial College to let the students study numerology? There is a student named Gao Jian of the Imperial College. He is more interested in skills. The prince knows this."

Gao Jian and Li Longji met at the "Jingxian Pavilion", and Li Longji nodded slightly.

Chen Wanrong continued: "Crown Prince, what I want is people like Gao Jian. Even those who are determined to be officials will not want them, and they don't have the intention to do these things."

Li Longji thought for a while and said, "Even if your father asks you to pick people, you may not be able to pick many."

As long as Ruizong agreed, Chen Wanrong tried his best to cheat and at least he had to get some people to come. Following Li Longji's words, he said: "What the prince said is very true! If the student of the Imperial College is unwilling to come, I want to ask the emperor to ask me to choose from the students of the county hall. The emperor knew that the student of the county hall could not enter the Imperial College, either as an aide or as an aide. If they could come to the Imperial College, it would be more useful than letting them be an aide."

Princess Taiping, who had not spoken for a long time, suddenly said, "Wanrong, even if you pick them up, they know nothing about skills and will not be useful!"

Chen Wanrong thought through this matter and immediately said, "Princess, I have my own way to do this."

"Tell me your solution." Ruizong also became interested.

Chen Wanrong responded and said, "Emperor, before I talk about my thoughts, I would like to ask the emperor a question. This question is a bit disrespectful, so please forgive me."

The interest of the three giants suddenly became raised. Looking at Chen Wanrong, Ruizong nodded and said, "Tell me. I won't blame you."

Chen Wanrong thanked him and asked, "Emperor, the knife of the Military Equipment Principal can cut iron like mud, but it took a hundred years to make it. If the Military Equipment Principal cannot make it, will the emperor feel a pity?"

"Is this still necessary to ask? Of course it's a pity, it's a pity!" Ruizong browned and blurted out.

This answer was as expected by Chen Wanrong, and then asked: "I wonder if the emperor has ever thought about why this situation is caused? I would like to ask the emperor, there are many lost skills in Chinese history. What is the reason for this?"

Ruizong did not answer immediately, but thought: "There are constant wars, resulting in the loss of skills. This knife should have been in the late years of the previous dynasty, and the wars caused this skilled craftsman to die in a bad life."

This answer was agreed by Li Longji and Princess Taiping.

Chen Wanrong didn't think so, and asked back: "What the emperor said is reasonable, but I don't think so. I would like to ask the emperor, "The Book of Songs", "Books", and "Five Classics" have also experienced wars, and Qin Shihuang burned books and buried scholars. Why can Confucian classics be passed down to the world, but their skills are destroyed?"

Since Confucius founded Confucianism, after thousands of years, Confucianism has not only not declined, but has flourished. In the past thousand years, Confucianism has also experienced wars and great divisions during the Southern and Northern Dynasties. Why is it so prosperous? But its skills have been lost. Where is this truth?

This question not only stumbled upon Ruizong, but even the shrewd Li Longji opened his mouth wide and could not answer it.

"Wanrong, what do you think is the cause?" Princess Taiping couldn't help it first.

Chen Wanrong was familiar with this matter and replied: "Princess, I think it is the descendant because there is no descendant, which makes these precious skills lost!"

"Successor?" The three giants could not have thought that Chen Wanrong would give such a statement and muttered in unison.

Chen Wanrong continued: "Confucianism has been going on for thousands of years, and even with the great divisions during the Southern and Northern Dynasties, it still flourished. The reason is that there are many descendants of Confucianism, who have saved Confucianism with their lives. If necessary, they will bring the classics to the mountains and wait until the world is peaceful and spread Confucianism.

"And skills are not so lucky. There are no descendants, no attachments, and no lists in the book. Once these good craftsmen are killed, their precious skills will be lost. I have been thinking that if the ancestor who made the knives does not say that they will find a successor, they will leave only a few words, and the military weapon supervisor will not have to spend a hundred years to explore."

The tools of the military weapon surveillance are living examples. With the Confucian comparison, the reasons for the loss of skills are clear. The three giants nodded in agreement: "It's reasonable!"

In fact, the fundamental reason for the loss of skills is that the rulers do not value practical enough and have not allowed enough people to study skills. Of course, this is not the time to say this. We have to wait for the opportunity to change our courses and pay a hundred times more attention to technology.

With the recognition of the three giants, Chen Wanrong became more confident: "Emperor, I have discussed it with Master Ye and others. If the emperor allows me to find a group of people from the Imperial College to come to the Military Arts Supervision, Master Ye and others will teach them the skills and teach them all, and things like knives will not happen again.

"With the emperor's wisdom, we can see that this is a great event that will open up the world. From now on, precious skills will not be lost. With successors, with their intelligence, they will definitely be better than others, and make better things. What's the difficulty of creating weapons that are more powerful than artillery?"

The rulers did not pay enough attention to skills, and it was not unaware of its importance. If Tao Hongjing had not invented the "steel filling method", the output of steel suddenly increased. The Tang Dynasty would not have been as many steel as it is now, the Tang army would not have reached a 60% armor-loading rate, there would be no Modao, and there would be no invincible heavy infantry.

Li Longji, who had always been steady, kept patting his forehead: "Father, what Chen Wanrong said makes sense, please allow him!" He was the first to object, but now, he was the first to agree. Chen Wanrong made a good speech.

It’s not that Chen Wanrong said it beautifully, but that he was right, so he couldn’t help but be dissatisfied.

Princess Taiping made a big statement in favor: "The emperor, my younger sister also agrees."

"Little sister, Sanlang agrees, so I naturally agree!" Ruizong was very excited and looked forward to it: "If you really want to say this as Wanrong, your skills will shine in the Tang Dynasty. Wanrong, this matter must be done like this: scholars are determined to be officials and ask them to do skills. Even if I issue an order, they may not be willing. Anyone who is willing to go to the military weapon supervisor will be promoted to them and will be rewarded in the future if they do well!"

Chen Wanrong also thought about this, thinking of persuading him first, and then asking Ruizong to give these people a fame and official position. Unexpectedly, Ruizong was so charming that he could be promoted to two titles, far exceeding Chen Wanrong's expectations.

Ruizong is so cute! Chen Wanrong is so happy to kiss him and said happily: "Thank you, the emperor!"

Princess Taiping also came to add icing on the cake: "Brother, the students who cannot enter the Imperial College in the county hall, if they are willing to work in the Military Arts Supervisor, they will give them official status and fame, which is the same as entering the Imperial College."

"Sure, certain!" Ruizong nodded in agreement.

Li Longji saw more far-reachingly: "It is certainly good for the father to choose from the Imperial College and the county hall. However, the sons thought that they mainly wanted to be officials, and even if there were people, there would not be too many. They should also choose from the people, select those smart boys and train them from childhood."

The three giants said one by one, and solved the problem that Chen Wanrong originally thought would take some quarrels. Chen Wanrong was overjoyed and asked, "Master, when will I choose someone?"

Ruizong pondered slightly and said with a smile: "Wanrong, I issued an order, you can choose at any time!"

"Thank you, Your Majesty!" Chen Wanrong thanked him happily.

Chen Wanrong discussed the details with the three giants for a while before going back. He sent Ruizong away, Chen Wanrong returned to the Longwu Army camp, settled the artillery, rushed to the military weapon surveillance, and after he talked about the matter, Ye Tianheng and the others were all overjoyed.

As craftsmen, they know that the status of craftsmen in history is far inferior to scholars. If they make contributions to society, craftsmen are definitely much better than those pedantic and corrupt scholars who only talk nonsense and simplicity. However, those craftsmen who are scholars are treated more courteously by the court, but craftsmen who truly make great contributions to society do not receive enough attention.

Now, Ruizong agreed to Chen Wanrong's proposal, which shows that the status of craftsmen in the court has been further improved.

Of course, what makes Ye Tianheng and the others most happy is that from now on, they don’t have to worry about their skills being lost. Letting the skills be passed on forever is their greatest wish. Can they be unhappy?

Finally, Chen Wanrong joked, "You all have to prepare well. At that time, if anyone dares to hide his personal power, don't blame me for putting his name at the end when the emperor rewards him!"

A joke made everyone laugh, and they all patted their chests and promised that they would give them all.

As long as you take this step, you will not have a problem in opening a science and technology school in the future and spreading science and technology in the Tang Dynasty. This step will be a waste of time travel, and you will make contributions to history, and your life will be worthwhile!

Chen Wanrong was really happy. When it was dark, he happily returned to Zheng Mansion.

"Why are you so happy? It seems like you have eaten honey, just enjoy yourself!" Zheng Qing asked strangely.

Today's step of going out has laid a solid foundation for the arrival of the era of science and technology. This is one of Chen Wanrong's biggest wishes. How can he be so unhappy as if he had eaten honey?

"Where is it? Have you been back?" Chen Wanrong ignored Zheng Qing for the first time, but asked about his brother-in-law.

Zheng Qing was very surprised: "Why don't you ask me? You can ask me?" His eyes widened, and his eyes were blinking.

"I'm looking for something, something big!" Chen Wanrong answered truthfully.

Zheng Qing originally wanted to have a good conversation with Chen Wanrong, and she was intimate for a while. Chen Wanrong was so disappointed and said a little unhappy: "What big deal can you do when you ask him!"

"National Event!" Chen Wanrong answered seriously.

"In the room!" Zheng Qing pointed to Zheng Wanru's room and walked away in anger.

Chen Wanrong was thinking about something big, but he was not in the mood to comfort her, so he rushed to Zheng Wanru's room. Zheng Qing was finally curious, stunned for a moment, and hurriedly followed her.

When he pushed open Zheng Wanru's door, he saw Zheng Wanru leaning on the chair and closing his eyes to rest. He heard the sound, he opened his eyes suddenly and looked at Chen Wanrong. He asked in surprise: "Brother-in-law, why are you here? The sun comes from the west, right? Please sit down!" He moved the chair for Chen Wanrong enthusiastically.

"The sun still comes out from the east!" Chen Wanrong replied and jokingly, sat down, and said, "It seems that I have something big to you to help me with."

Zheng Wanru didn't believe it at all, and her right hand couldn't stop waving: "Brother-in-law, if you have any major issues, you will go to your good friend General Shu and the others to discuss it. It's not my turn. Brother-in-law, you will come to see me as soon as you come back today. I'm still very happy. I'll cook a few dishes for you later and let's have a few drinks!"

"Don't be slick! I mean the serious business!" Chen Wanrong looked stern.

Zheng Qing couldn't help but believe it and asked, "What a big deal do you want to find? "

Zheng Wanru looked at Chen Wanrong and was a little unbelievable. Chen Wanrong nodded and said, "That's natural! It's like, the military weapon surveillance needs manpower now. I have reported to the Emperor Ming to pick people from the military weapon surveillance."

"Brother-in-law, I will pick you too, I will follow you!" For Zheng Wanru, his brother-in-law was also proud of his military weapon surveillance. He said this with great confidence, as if he really wanted to go to the military weapon surveillance.

Chen Wanrong ignored him and said, "In a few days, I will go to the Imperial College to pick people. I want you to reveal the news at the Imperial College, and I say I want to pick people."

"Brother-in-law, I think why it's a big deal, it's not just a small matter or a question." Zheng Wanru didn't realize the importance of this matter to Chen Wanrong and didn't care.

Chen Wanrong said seriously: "This matter is very important. You must let the news out and let everyone know."

Zheng Wanru said seriously: "Okay, brother-in-law, there will definitely be no problem! I will go to the Imperial College now and tell them that my brother-in-law is going to pick people and ask them to be prepared. If you can pick my brother-in-law, it is their ancestors who have accumulated virtue!"

He jumped up and was about to run, but Chen Wanrong grabbed him: "You can't say that. Who is your brother-in-law? Do you know? You want to say that the artillery general is coming to the Imperial College to select a group of smart and capable people who are interested in engaging in skills for the military weapon supervisor. The court will highly reward them!"

The artillery was the most powerful in the world this time. The people of the Tang Dynasty knew that there was a brave and warlike army called artillery, which was a flag. If the artillery general wanted to go to the military weapon to pick people, it would inevitably cause a sensation. Zheng Wanru agreed very excitedly.

Zheng Wanru did what she said, and brought Gao Jian and Hu Dake together, explained it to them, and spread the word that Chen Wanrong was going to pick people everywhere.

Artillery General Chen Wanrong was a household name in the Tang Dynasty. In the minds of the Imperial College Students, they were all proud to see his style. When they heard this, they were all excited, Mo Ming was just waiting for Chen Wanrong to arrive.

However, to everyone's surprise, Chen Wanrong did not go to the Imperial College to pick people up immediately, but was busy with other things. After several days, Zheng Wanru couldn't help it and asked: "Brother-in-law, all the students in the Imperial College are looking forward to you and looking forward to you going early, why don't you go?"

"If there is a beauty that everyone wants to see, when is it better for her to come out?" Chen Wanrong asked back without answering the question.

Where can Zheng Wanru answer this question? He asked strangely: "Brother-in-law, does this have anything to do with picking people?"

"Yes! It's very relevant!" Chen Wanrong explained: "It's best to come out after a lot of calls! It's important to pick people. I have to raise all their interests and I'll go!"
Chapter completed!