After Wu Xin left the General's Mansion, Qin Liang still stayed with his subordinate officials. They no longer discussed military affairs. Instead, they talked about the Tao of Confucius and Mencius while drinking, and even talked about a few Taoist remarks during the process.
The reason was that when Qin Liang went out to get some fresh air, someone with sharp eyes in the side hall discovered the bamboo scroll opened behind the upper seat. Among them was a volume of Wang Su's annotations and a volume of Taoist books.
When Qin Liang returned to the table, Yang Hu casually commented on Wang Su's opinions.
Then Qin Liang also expressed his opinion, believing that Wang Ziyong added a lot of personal information when annotating the classics and took the opportunity to express his views on conquest.
From then on, everyone began to talk about the annotations of Confucian classics by various celebrities. Most of the children of the gentry had family education, including Jia Chong, who Qin Liang didn't like very much, and he also had some opinions of his own. When everyone talked, there were many topics, from the public to the public.
Yang Xue has always talked about Zheng Xuan Jing Annotation.
Qin Liang discovered that he could barely argue with the ancients!
Qin Liang once studied at Taixue University, which turned out to be somewhat useful. Moreover, although he is a modern person, he does not need to pretend to be a foreigner even if he went back more than a thousand years ago. Some things are still similar.
However, Qin Liang's knowledge is obviously different from that of the nobles. The remaining Taixue knowledge in his memory has not been reviewed for more than ten years, and many of the contents have been
There is forgetfulness; and the things taught by Taixue are not as in-depth as the family education of the gentry, so there is a gap in itself.
Yang Hu, however, had no intention of disdainful of Qin Liang's knowledge. Because Qin Liang was actually a warlord, and it was already very good to be interested in Confucian classics and have some knowledge.
Yang Hu also talked more today than in the past, and it can be said that he talked eloquently.
It wasn't until the afternoon that everyone dispersed with unfulfilled interest.
Wu Xin had already returned by this time, and she told Qin Liang about her maternal aunt Wang's response. After hearing this, Qin Liang sighed: "The women of the Wang family are well-educated, much better than the big tiger princess Ma Mao said."
Wu Xindao: "I also praise you. Mrs. Wang understands justice well."
Qin Liang did not comment, but Wang's face also appeared in his mind. Between the serious and upright expression, his face might be a little red.
It was impossible for Wang to be his wife and concubine, and the relationship could not be made public, but she was willing to risk her innocence and reputation to serve him; Qin Liang paid almost nothing and could only treat her better in attitude to make her happy.
Of course, Qin Liang is not a womanizer. There are so many dancers and dancers in his house, but he never touches them. It is precisely for this reason. Because those people must be crying and asking him to take responsibility and take him as a concubine. Women are not that simple. Most of them
There will be palace fights in the inner house. Just think about Mrs. Bai.
At this time, Zhu Deng, the disciple at the door, walked under the platform, accompanied by several people who were moving boxes. He called his men and carried the things to the warehouse under the platform.
Qin Liang's attention was immediately attracted, and he even felt nervous. A picture of the attic taking off on the spot appeared in his mind! But it was just an illusion. The materials were not mixed together and could not be ignited.
Zhu Deng walked up the stone steps, bowed to Qin Liang and said, "General, we have found everything."
Qin Liang nodded, turned around and walked into the side hall, followed by Zhu Deng and Wu Xin. Qin Liang returned to his seat and knelt down, inviting Zhu Deng to sit next to him.
Zhu Deng was unattractive in appearance, and even had an ugly face, but he was considered a reliable person. Standing next to him was Wu Xin, whose brother Yinci had been Zhu Deng's top friend in the past. Zhu Deng opened the wooden box in his hand and wrapped it in oilcloth.
He took out two packages of things, bent down and said, "General, please take a look."
Qin Liang first picked up a piece of yellow material. It was very bright in color and lighter than gold. It looked quite good. He put it to his nose and smelled it. It had a very special smell. After taking a closer look, he said, "It is indeed sulfur.
"
Zhu Deng breathed a sigh of relief and said, "I asked someone to get it from the Hu merchants in the Western Regions. It comes from the crater of a volcano and is not easy to search for, but it is of better quality than the sulfur obtained from iron smelting!"
Then Qin Liang picked up another white object, which looked like coarse salt caked together. He saw a clay stove in the corner and asked Wu Xin to light a fire.
When the fire was lit, Qin Liang broke off a small piece of something and threw it into the fire. There was a "crackling" sound immediately and a purple flame rose. He immediately smiled and said: "This is saltpeter."
Qin Liang then used his junior high school chemistry knowledge to teach Zhu Deng how to distinguish mirabilite and borax. There are many methods, the easiest of which is burning or recrystallization. The main thing is to distinguish mirabilite, and borax is not easy to do.
Got it.
Zhu Deng picked up the brush seriously and wrote down on a piece of Deheng paper (new bamboo pulp and reed pulp paper).
Qin Liang saw it and said: "These contents are top secret and cannot be leaked for the time being." He pointed to the things on the case and said: "This
It is very dangerous to mix charcoal into the toy, so be careful about fire prevention when placing it.”
Zhu Deng said hurriedly: "I obey my orders!"
The counterweighted trebuchet that was finally built before was copied by Soochow. Many technologies cannot be kept secret forever, but there will be a time lag. For gunpowder, if you just figure out the formula inside by observing and smelling the smell, it will not be possible.
It's easy, and you may blow yourself up during the test, so the time difference should be even greater.
Qin Liang originally wanted to prepare gunpowder, but for a while it was difficult to find enough materials, and then he was unwilling to do it! Because when Wang Ling was the general, Qin Liang could not refuse if he asked Qin Liang to hand over the formula.
So after the Battle of King Qin, Qin Liang did not suddenly take out something strange, but only acted according to the rules at that time.
And now, Qin Liang will naturally not tell anyone any more rules!
He thought for a while and then said: "There is a house to the east that is a library. You choose a dense room in it and replace the door. I will choose two more secretaries and deacons for you. You will be in charge of top-secret documents. Anyone who dares to leak it will be punished.
capital offense!"
Zhu Deng immediately bowed and said: "Well, the general trusts me, and my servants will not dare to neglect him!"
Qin Liang stood up, walked around for a few steps, and suddenly asked: "Where is the person who followed Chen An in building the iron furnace in Lujiang County? His name should be Du Heng."
Zhu Deng said with a look of shame on his face: "I don't know."
Qin Liang turned his head, and Wu Xin also glanced at him, but said nothing. She was not responsible for answering Qin Liang's questions.
Qin Liang said: "That's all, Chen An will be here in two days. Remind me and ask him about this."
Wu Xin then said "Yeah".
...Yang Hu has returned to his home in Yong'anli. He first went to the inner house to visit his mother. As soon as he entered the gatehouse, he met his sister Yang Huiyu. After Sima Shi ran away, his sister returned to live in her natal family, so she could often take care of her mother at the Yang family.
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When the two siblings met, Yang Huiyu asked, "Have you told the general about my brother's matter?"
Yang Hu almost didn't slap his forehead. He actually forgot about his own affairs! Today's conversation with Qin Liang was actually very interesting. It was the first time he discussed academic matters with Qin Liang. His brother Yang Fa was not in good health.
My mother often thinks of Yangfa. Although Yangfa was not born to my mother, my mother treats him better than her own son. This is quite important!
Sure enough, Yang Huiyu looked slightly displeased and said, "Did I forget?"
Yang Hu said noncommittally: "Today we talked about a lot of things at the General's Mansion, including the military on the Eastern Front, and also talked about classics and annotations. I was not the only one present."
My sister said: "You, sir, are you still talking about scripture annotations? But the general has studied at Taixue and is familiar with music, so he should be able to talk with you."
Yang Hu said casually: "I will introduce Zheng Xiaotong to the General's Mansion someday."
Zheng Xiaotong's father is Zheng Xuan, a great scholar. He has a good family background and is quite accomplished in learning.
But there was a problem. As the general, Yang Hu had already seen the list of officials summoned by the emperor last winter, and Zheng Xiaotong was among them!
Yang Hu thought for a while and then said: "My cousin Wang Ziyong is more knowledgeable. I saw Wang's annotation of "Chun Qiu Zuo Zhuan" at the General's Mansion. The General has Wang Ziyong's works handy and should read them recently.
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However, Wang Su is in a marriage relationship with the Sima family, and his relationship with Wang Ling was not good in the past.
The most famous and knowledgeable person in the dynasty seemed to have some distance from the general Qin Zhongming. However, this is normal. Although Qin Zhongming was born as an Imperial College student, he made his fortune by leading troops in wars. Unlike those who used the imperial examination system (the imperial examination was based on family background)
Completely different from those who are engaged in performance art.
My sister also said: "My cousin is willing to associate with the general?"
Yang Hu muttered: "Let's find a chance to test it a little first."
My sister also noticed that Yang Hu was in a higher mood today and looked at his expression curiously: "Brother, do you recognize the general's knowledge?"
Yang Hu shook his head, and then said to himself: "In the past, most nobles believed in Taoism, knowing tranquility and calmness, but now you see those famous people who take Wushisan, Taoism is no longer good. And Confucian officials with powerful backgrounds are not good either.
Now let’s talk about the rules of speech and conduct. Now that Qin Zhongming is the general, it will be of great benefit to the country if we can reestablish the rules of speech and conduct and the rules of conduct among scholars!”
"My brother and the general are together, and we are indeed going to do great things together." My sister said softly.
Her expression was a bit complicated, and Yang Hu didn't quite understand what she was thinking.
Yang Hu stood there with his head buried in the ground for a while, still thinking about the idea of conquest and governance that he had just mentioned.
Nowadays, various schools of thought have integrated into various theories or practices. For example, Mohism integrated into Confucianism during the Han Dynasty.
But after all, Confucianism and Taoism are the things that can be put on the surface since the Han Dynasty. Nothing else, especially Legalism, is only used secretly by the royal family. Basically, the view of the universe is too pessimistic!
The practice based on the theory is simply unscrupulous and can be called a poisonous poison.
Nowadays, Taoism has nothing to do with Legalism, but in terms of the fundamental understanding of the universe, it is actually similar to Legalism. Those people who are dissolute and perverse in their words and deeds are just desperate for the universe and similar to Legalism?
Yang Hu thought: To support Taoism, we need Confucianism.
He thought for a while and then said: "I will see Zheng Xiaotong in court tomorrow. I will talk to Zheng Xiaotong first."
Yang Huiyu said, "Brother, let's go see my mother first."
Yang Hu nodded and said: "Let's go, don't mention brother for a while. I will talk to the general first when I find a chance."