On the third day after the wedding, Chu Xianping came back.
And he also "invited" the state pastor and the general soldier of Yangzhou back.
The former's name is Pei Maowen, and the latter's name is Feng Bei.
Since you have surrendered, it is normal to come and see the "new king".
Although the two of them had been very nervous before coming, they were afraid that Wei Changtian would betray his promise and take their lives.
But the facts prove that the latter is still very moral.
Not only did he retain their official positions as promised, but he also asked Ning Yuke to grant each of them a useless but horrifying title.
After all, he is a "model who abandons darkness and turns to light" and must serve as a "role model" after all.
In addition, after intensive preparations, the "Tiangong Bureau" under the Ministry of Industry was also officially established today.
There are about a hundred people in total, and except for a few civil servants, all the others are craftsmen of various kinds.
The salary of these people is extremely generous, even equivalent to the salary of a fifth-grade official.
But as a price, they and their families must be monitored by the Ministry of Punishment at all times.
Even the location of the Tiangong Bureau is extremely secretive and was chosen in a deep mountain not far from Datong City.
This is done naturally to keep it confidential.
You must know that this is the "core scientific research institution" related to the future of Shu. Wei Changtian does not want the "high-tech invention" he finally researched to be stolen by Ning Yongnian.
Of course, once something like a steam engine is put into use, it cannot be concealed, and sooner or later it will "benefit" all mankind.
After all, there is no such thing as a "patent" these days.
But if confidentiality work is done well, this "technological leadership" can be maintained for at least one or two years.
By then, when Ning Yongnian studies the steam engine thoroughly, he may be able to come up with more advanced gadgets...
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At noon.
Accompanied by the Minister of Works, Wei Changtian personally met with several core craftsmen of the Tiangong Bureau and had an afternoon-long exchange with the latter.
Currently, there are two main research contents of the Tiangong Bureau.
In addition to steam engines, there is also "improved gunpowder" with greater explosive power.
As mentioned before, gunpowder has been invented in this world. Even during the Battle of Niutoushan, the Shu army used a huge amount of gunpowder to create a massive "earth fire".
However, it was during that ambush that Wei Changtian discovered that today's gunpowder technology is actually quite awkward.
It is even worse than the black powder of mononitrate, disulfide, and charcoal in the previous life.
It's okay to set off fireworks or something, but it's hard to use it for other purposes.
More importantly, due to the existence of the cultivation system, those in power in previous dynasties, including Ning Yongnian, did not seem to be very enthusiastic about improving gunpowder.
But Wei Changtian didn't think so.
Opening mountains and building roads, mining and frying fish, which one does not require the use of gunpowder?
Nowadays, these "jobs" are done by practitioners, but these people not only charge high prices, but in many cases they cannot be hired if they have the money.
After all, most practitioners are a bit pretentious. It might be okay if you let them go to the battlefield to kill the enemy, but if you let them dig mountains and blast rocks...
It's indeed a bit overkill.
Therefore, Wei Changcai planned to increase the power of gunpowder by the way, so as to lay the foundation in advance for Shu's vigorous "big construction" in the future.
Besides, powerful gunpowder is also helpful in war.
You must know that although Wei Changtian did not have an airplane, he probably would not be able to build one in his lifetime.
But he has a lot of flying monsters.
In future wars, before the war begins, let these flying beasts carry powerful explosive packs for a "carpet bombing", and then launch several rounds of thousands of artillery fire.
Humph! So what about the world of cultivation?
I will let you understand what "the power of knowledge" is in the future!
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At the beginning of Youshi.
Outside Shuzhou City, Wei Changtian personally sent away the vast group of people from the Tiangong Bureau and ordered that their safety and life in the deep mountains and old forests should be guaranteed at all costs.
In addition to the "security work" jointly undertaken by the Freemasons and the Ministry of Punishment, the Ministry of Works has also reached cooperation with the largest restaurants and brothels in the city, and they provide personnel to ensure that the craftsmen can eat, drink and have fun after work.
These craftsmen who forged iron and sawed wood every day had never enjoyed such treatment, so they were all grateful to Wei Changtian and vowed to build that steam engine and more powerful gunpowder as soon as possible.
Wei Changtian knew that "invention and creation" required opportunity and inspiration, but he did not ask the Tiangong Bureau to issue any "military order".
However, before everyone left, he gave an impromptu speech that was passionate.
What "you are the real pillars of Shu", what "please take care of the future of Shu"...
Wei Changtian became more and more enthusiastic as he talked, but in the end he felt it was not enough, so Ning Yuke actually came to Wuyang Palace to show his face.
The pillar of the country, the Queen is here in person.
The excitement of the group of craftsmen finally reached its peak when Ning Yuke stepped off the chariot. Looking at it, they wished they could shed their blood for the steam engine.
In the afterglow of the setting sun, this seemingly inconspicuous convoy, but in fact it would greatly change the future of Shu, left Shuzhou City and headed straight for an unknown mountain.
Wei Changtian, on the other hand, kept watching them disappear completely, and then turned to look at Ning Yuke.
"Don't you understand why I value them so much?"
"Um."
Ning Yuke nodded honestly: "Master, please clarify my doubts."
"Because what they want to do is truly a good thing that will last forever."
Wei Changtian looked at Ning Yuke's still confused eyes and did not explain more. He just sighed softly:
"Forefathers planted trees, and future generations enjoy the shade."
"In a few years, your and my names may not be remembered by future generations, but they will certainly be able to."
"You will understand later."
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When I returned to the mansion from outside the city, the last rays of the setting sun fell into the sky.
Wei Changtian actually rarely goes out these days, that is to say, he has been busy outside for a day. Before that, he had been at home with Liang Qin to celebrate his wedding.
Eat and drink, meet the visiting guests, play mahjong with the girls, and occasionally "visit" Agou and Achun's practice...
For three days, Wei Changtian did not mention the words "Li Wutong" to anyone, nor did he ask Zhang San even once about the latter's situation.
It was as if this woman who had already had a relationship with him, came back suddenly and left in a hurry, did not exist.
Including Zhang San and Chu Xianping, everyone familiar with the situation believed that Wei Changtian had given up on the latter.
This is not a random guess.
Because Wei Changtian's words and deeds indeed showed such an attitude.
In fact, it sounds right.
No matter what, what Li Wutong did was too stupid.
Not only did such a woman not help Wei Changtian in any way, she couldn't even be a "vase" like Lu Jingyao who was stable and never caused trouble.
To put it bluntly.
In the eyes of Zhang San and Chu Xianping, Li Wutong was actually Wei Changtian's burden.