Merchants do business, farmers farm, craftsmen make utensils, and scholars lead the world!
Li Shao didn't ask any more questions. He was right. He didn't know how to do business at all. It was just that his son Li Daozong was in charge of the Snow Salt Farm. It would be a pity if he didn't use this power to attach some importance to him.
Moreover, this one is a bit sticky and still legal.
"I heard that when Princess Mingyue was in the Heavenly Court, she was a disciple of the God of Wealth. In recent years, she only respects Confucianism. In the Heavenly Court, scholars, farmers, workers, merchants, and soldiers all have great sages. The Imperial University of His Highness King Qin recently
We are now preparing to recruit students, and they are also divided into five academies: scholars, agriculture, industry, commerce, and military."
Although the old man of the Cui family has stayed away from the political circle, it does not mean that he knows nothing.
"The folk names for these five courtyards are even more interesting. The scholar's academy is called the Xian Yuan, then the Diggong Yuan, then the Luban Yuan, the Caishen Yuan, and the Shenjun Yuan."
The old man of the Cui family was chatting with the idle nobles.
But when it comes to the Department of Rites, this is no longer a small talk. Wang Jishan has never thought that the Department of Rites is busier than the other six departments, but in fact, now he feels like it is a waste of time to even drink water.
"Wang Shangshu, there are more than 7,000 students from 78 states, countries, and ethnic groups who have applied for admission. The furthest away are students from Daqin. There are quite a lot of them, more than 300 people. And there are two
The sons and daughters of the governors of the Qin Dynasty, since the Qin Dynasty is not in alliance with the Tang Dynasty, what will happen to their students?"
The Minister of Rites asked in a low voice at the table.
Wang Jishan gently put down the document in his hand: "Notify me, all the things that I am unsure of paying attention to must be listed today, and the Japanese officials will go to Qin Wangzhuang in person tomorrow."
"Yes!" The Minister of Rites retreated.
At this time, a member of the Wang family came to the Ministry of Rites. After arriving at Wang Jishan's office according to the rules, he was not in a hurry to speak.
"Follow me!" Wang Jishan entered the back hall lounge.
The servant then said: "There is news in the palace that the Holy Emperor is discussing with His Highness the King of Qin to build several more fine steel mills with an annual output of tens of millions of kilograms. I sent someone to inquire again, and a forbidden soldier in the palace gave me a message.
I just say that His Highness the King of Qin seems to have no plans to build his own steel mill anymore, and wants to separate the steel mills."
"Divide?" Wang Jishan asked.
"That's all I know when I'm young, and those who ask for more information have no updated information. On that day, when His Royal Highness King Qin and the Holy Master were talking for the first time, no one was allowed to approach the study. After talking about business and enjoying tea, the palace maids and eunuchs were allowed in.
In the study room, the few words that escaped my mind were while chatting."
Wang Jishan waved his hand: "Go down!"
Chatting, was there any chatting? Did Li Er and Li Yuanxing have any chatting that day?
The news was released by Eunuch Gao, his trusted eunuchs, and several reliable imperial guards.
Of course, it was released under the authorization of the great Emperor of Tang Dynasty.
This news will definitely let people who need to know this news know that the Wang family in Taiyuan was originally one of Li Yuanxing's important choices. They made a lot of money from coal mining, not to mention Hebei Road, even farther east and further north
, Taiyuan family’s matchmaking cakes are sold on the grassland.
At present, Liaocheng and Jian'an may soon have coal supplies.
That night, Wang Jishan found an excuse to entertain guests and summoned seven aristocratic families over.
"Speaking of coal, I think that as the Tang Dynasty was so big, there was more than one place with coal." Wang Jishan spoke first, not mentioning steel, only coal.
Cui Junsu said: "Yiye once told someone that His Highness the King of Qin has a fine steel treatise. He reminded me to think about why His Highness the King of Qin wanted to Yaozhou, and what is so special about Yaozhou."
"Please make it clear to Cui Shangshu!" This was no longer the time to guess, someone immediately asked directly.
"Coal cannot be directly used to make steel. Coal must be coked and sulfur removed before steel can be made. This is some superficial knowledge that I know, and the most important step in removing sulfur is limestone. After the sulfur is removed, the limestone turns into gypsum, which I heard has many uses.
The sealing rubber ring used on the fire-eating dragon car must use gypsum, and then Eucommia ulmoides. That magical cement and gypsum are also one of the necessities. So, I think, instead of guessing, let's go find the ore ourselves.
, it is better to ask His Highness the King of Qin for it."
Cui Junsu's words reached everyone's heart.
Yes, it is simply unrealistic to go prospecting on your own, and there are many sophisticated techniques, such as extracting sulfur from coke. Who has ever heard of one million kilograms of fine steel being taken out as soon as it was said to be taken out?
This is craftsmanship!
"There is too much steel, so we shouldn't eat it!" the head of the Lu family asked.
"This is a problem. Things like steel were used to make weapons in the past. Although it is not a banned item, the court is also very strict about it." Cui Junsu also agreed with the Lu family's words.
A young man from the Boling Cui family made an exception and saluted his elders.
"Give young people a chance to speak!" When elders speak, young people will naturally have something to say.
"The uncle of a certain clan is the chief historian of the Prince of Qin's palace. A certain boy is naughty and does not read poetry. The uncle arranged for me to follow Lord Lu Bo as a personal attendant. It turns out that Lord Lu Bo is the Shaoyin of Yaozhou, and a certain boy is assigned to be the second-class steward.
Worker, guarding the 13th fine steel workshop."
Upon hearing this, everyone became interested.
Obviously, this young man was specially called here. Several elders motioned to watch and serve tea.
This is the treatment, because the next words of this young man may affect the decision of the Seventh Family.
"Thank you!"
"Uncles and brothers." The Seventh Generation family is of the same mind, so there is nothing wrong with this title.
After saluting, the young man continued: "The machine on the front of the Fire-Eating Dragon Cart is called a steam engine. It was made by a young third-class craftsman, Ma Yuan, who led more than 800 craftsmen according to the instructions of His Highness King Qin.
This thing can be big or small, and it can be as big as a table, but it can also have the power of several horses."
"You mean, it's very useful!"
"Yes, the forging machine cannot be driven by water, but Ma Yuan said that a steam engine can. A fire-eating dragon steam car can drive 10,000 looms. It only requires tens of thousands of kilograms of coal and dozens of loads of water every day.
That’s enough.”
Coal is worthless!
Those things are rocks from the ground, just dig them out. Ten thousand kilograms of coal only costs less than three hundred cash, and the labor cost is more than two hundred cash. Plus transportation, ten thousand looms can be used for a certain amount of money.
One day, this was no longer cheaper than feeding cattle and horses.
Water power, a waterwheel, is nothing more than a dozen or twenty looms.
"The power of the mechanism means that there will be more powerful mechanisms in the future. Then, these things all need to be made of fine steel. Therefore, steel is a good thing."
"I dare you, junior. If His Highness the King of Qin's railway tracks were to be laid throughout the entire Tang Dynasty, I don't know how many tracks would be needed!"
"Very good, the Cui family has another hero. If you have any requests, just ask." Although Cui Junsu belongs to the Cui family of Qinghe, he speaks on behalf of the Seventh Family, not just the Cui family of Boling.
The young man bowed and said: "Junior, I request you for admission to the Luban Academy of the Royal University of the Tang Dynasty. I want to go to school and learn the true art of heavenly craftsmanship."
"I support him, what are your opinions?" Cui Junsu was the first to express.
The head of the Bolingcui family stood up at this time, bowed his hands to everyone, and then said slowly: "Before I came, I had already thought about selecting hundreds of elite children from the family to enter the Imperial Academy of the Tang Dynasty, and only fifteen of them entered
The others will enter the Xian Yuan, the Agriculture, Industry, and Commerce academies respectively. There may be one or two people in the Military Academy, but they are not the first choice!"
After that, the head of the Bolingcui family signaled to the young man that he could leave.
Wang Jishan also stood up at this time: "My opinion is that the heads of our seven families should not get involved with the steel mill. After all, steel is a sensitive thing. Let's go to the branch offices of each house to do it.
, The owner just needs to control it and not go too far. It is appropriate to report the amount of steel to the Ministry of Industry on a monthly basis."
"Mr. Wang's idea is sound, and I, the Lu family, support it!" the head of the Lu family said loudly.
Steel is very sensitive. If a big family has millions of kilograms of fine steel, it will really make people feel like they are planning to rebel.
You know, in the cold weapon era, the output of steel determined a country's national strength.
"Tomorrow, I will visit Qin Wangzhuang. Is there anything else you want to explain...
Among the Wang family, the Seventh Family discussed it all night.
In Qin Wangzhuang, Li Yuanxing has already left the martial arts studio, not because he feels that he is good enough. But because he has understood and needs to think, practicing for one to two hours every day is enough, and there is no need to retreat.
During dinner, the seven girls set the table and did not say anything while eating. This was the rule.
On the other side, the curtain has been drawn, and they are ready to watch the seventh and eighth episodes of Butterfly Lovers.
Kinderman came uninvited and even went to King Qin's family banquet to eat.
"Princess, are you still used to living in Qinwangzhuang?" Li Changying welcomed Kinderman in very politely.
Kinderman's face turned red. She knew that she had been invited to stay, but she had no intention of leaving after staying. Li Changying was polite at this moment, but she felt a little uncomfortable. She was also secretly careful, fearing that she would offend the seven Qin Princesses.
hostility.
Kinderman smiled and said: "In a few days, I will be ready to return to Silla."
"You are in such a hurry to go back. Isn't it okay if there is no Silla in the Tang Dynasty?" Li Changying asked sincerely.
Kindman could also see Li Changying's sincerity and replied: "Compared to Chang'an, Silla is like a small fishing village by the sea, but it is Deman's home after all. Of course, Deman came to Datang as a hostage
Yes, if the Tang Dynasty accepts my title of vassal of Silla, then I will live in the Tang Dynasty."
Li Yuanxing recognized the taste. Kinderman was really smart. He expressed several meanings in a few words.
Especially at the end, when it came to urging the signing of the new covenant, I also wanted Li Yuanxing to express his position on whether she should stay or leave. If Li Yuanxing said she should stay, then she would stay in Qinwangzhuang. Li Yuanxing
All in all, the possibility of this is infinitely close to zero, because the alliance between the two countries is also a great thing for Datang. (To be continued. Please search Piao Tian Literature, the novel will be better and updated faster!)