"Master Huyan, my master is no longer alive." Zhao Yuncong said sadly.
"Ah." I sighed and said, "What a pity. What a pity."
When Yun Bofei heard this, he lost his voice and said: "Although Master Wang Zhiyuan is my senior brother, compared with me, he is only more than ten years older. I didn't expect that he has already passed away. I am really jealous of this talent." Ah, nephew Zhao Xian, how long has this been going on?"
Zhao Yuncong heard his master mention the relationship between the Wang family and the Yun family. He called "Uncle Master" and said, "It has been more than half a year since my master passed away."
More than half a year ago, just when Yun Bofei had just returned to the Gunpowder Department, he heard that his friend from his youth passed away. Yun Bofei could not help but sigh.
I asked: "Zhao Yuncong. Have you learned all the skills of your master?"
"Master Huyan, I have only learned half of it." Zhao Yuncong said embarrassedly.
"Half. What do you mean?"
Zheng Huchen said: "Master, Zheng is here to explain to you. Yun Cong's father and Zheng are friends of eight worshipers. They are also one of the shareholders of Zheng's ironware workshop. Yun Cong has been talented since he was a child. By chance, he worshiped the king Under Master Zhiyuan, he became his only disciple. Yun Cong was very interested in machinery and had a very high level of understanding in this area. Even Master Wang once praised him, "This boy has a very high talent in mechanics. Only the one of that year" Master Su Song is comparable. He will certainly be able to carry this forward.' However, when it comes to astronomy, Yun Cong can't raise even the slightest energy. So much so that the master said, 'The astronomy of my Wang family has been lost.' So Yun Cong said. He only learned half of it. That means he learned Master Wang's mechanics, but he didn't understand astronomy at all. After Yun Cong became a teacher, he joined our workshop. As a result, the production technology of the workshop has been greatly improved. Master. Without Yun Cong's participation, I still wouldn't have the confidence to come to Lin'an to discuss the iron processing business with your Shifeng Trading Company."
"I see. Zhao Yuncong. That means you have learned all your master's mechanics." I secretly breathed a sigh of relief and thought to myself. Fortunately, it is mechanics. What I urgently need is talents in this field.
A situation like Zhao Yuncong's is a typical partial subject. Generally speaking, such talents have made great achievements in the fields they like.
"Young Master Huyan, you can say that." Zhao Yuncong said confidently.
"Okay. Mr. Song. Mr. Yun."
"Son."
"You first tell Zhao Yuncong your requirements."
Song Wuxin had also heard of Wang Zhiyuan's name. At this moment, he saw that although Zhao Yuncong was young, he was Master Wang's direct disciple. He did not dare to look down on him. Song Wuxin said first: "The warship we developed is very large. The size of the hull is The main frame still follows the traditional method. Giant wood is used as the material. However, the bonding between the frames, the bulkheads of the watertight compartments, and the additional fenders on the outside of the ship will all use steel. Because the hull of this warship is huge. If too much steel is added, the load capacity and ship speed will inevitably be affected. We are even more afraid that the excessive weight will cause unbearable buoyancy. If the amount is small, we are afraid that it will not be effective. For this reason, we need to ensure these places. Under the premise of using steel, the load, speed and buoyancy cannot be affected. This requires the steel at the bonding point to be as delicate and compact as possible. The steel at the bulkhead, guard plate, etc. should be as thin as possible so as not to affect the normal performance of the ship. Mr. Zhao, can you make parts in this area?"
Zhao Yuncong frowned, thought for a moment and said, "I have never made a ship, so I can't promise anything for the time being. Mr. Song, I wonder if I can go to the shipyard for a field visit."
"As expected of a scholar. If you know something, you know it. If you don't know it, you don't know it." I nodded in approval. "Zhao Yuncong. There is no problem in visiting the shipyard. It can be done at any time."
"The steel parts of the warship are one of them. There is also the mechanical part of the gun. We hope to reduce the weight of the gun body. If nephew Zhao Xian has any good suggestions, you can also put them forward." Yun Bofei said while He took out a picture of the appearance of a musket and handed it to Zhao Yuncong.
"Musket. Uncle Yun. What is this?"
I took over the topic and said: "This is a new type of weapon. To distinguish it from traditional cold weapons, it is called a firearm. The drawing in your hand is a type of firearm. It is called Yun's Musket. If you are interested, you might as well Go and see for yourself.”
Zhao Yuncong did not expect to hear so many new things at the dinner table of Shifeng Trading Company. His eyes were suddenly filled with anticipation.
Zheng Huchen said: "Yun Cong, the purpose of bringing you out this time is to let you see the world. Young Master said that society is progressing, and human beings as the main body of society must also keep up with the pace. This is called advancing with the times. Lin'an City has gathered our elites from all walks of life. I think they will inspire and help you. If you want to go, you can go and have a look. The length of time does not matter. The iron workshop has been straightened out. There is nothing. It's related. Moreover, there is Mr. Huyan in Lin'an City, and your Uncle Yun is here. Your father and I will be very relieved."
Zhao Yuncong said happily: "Okay."
I guess Zheng Huchen’s intention is to establish a long-term and friendly cooperative relationship with Shifeng through Zhao Yuncong. And I am also quite interested in Zhao Yuncong. If it is true as Zheng Huchen and Yun Bofei said, this is Zhao Yuncong’s genius. It is no less than what Su Song, a great scientist of the Northern Song Dynasty, said. Then I have gained a treasure.
Yesterday it was Zhang Sanfeng. Today it is Zhao Yuncong. And they are both so young. It seems that the beginning of this year is really good luck.
Scholars like Shen Yiqiu and Quan Jue can be called erudite and all-round compound talents. Zhao Yuncong should be the same as Yang Xiaozhi and Huang Daopo. They are specialist talents. These two talents have their own merits. Both are what I need. In later generations, due to the subdivision of disciplines, they are basically specialist talents.
I said: "Zhao Yuncong. In addition to these two places, you can also go to Lin'an University and the Royal Academy of Sciences. There are our first-class scientists and experimental bases there."
"Well, thank you Mr. Huyan. I have heard of Lin'an University for a long time. There are many talents there. It is a new holy land of natural science in our country. Moreover, the vice president of Lin'an University, Shen Yiqiu, Master Shen, was also my teacher and I respected him very much. A senior of."
"Why. Master Wang Zhiyuan also knows Shen Yiqiu."
"I don't know. But my master once said that when it comes to erudition, my master is not as good as Master Shen."
Zheng Huchen said respectfully: "Master, I have a request. I don't know if it is appropriate."
"Boss Zheng, please speak."
"Young master, I want Yun Cong to enter Lin'an University for further study. But except for physics, Yun Cong is not good at anything else. He is not very good. I have also read the admissions brochure of Lin'an University. I am afraid that Yun Cong will not be admitted. So I specially Please help me, sir. I don’t know if it’s possible.”
I was about to answer when I saw Wei Xiaosi come in and say, "Master, Mr. Shen and Master Quan are here."
"Oh. I just mentioned Lin'an University. These two are here. Haha. Okay. Let's ask them to come in."
"I've met the young master."
"Why are you two late?" I pointed to the empty seat opposite me and smiled. "Sit down. Eat something first."
"Yes, Young Master," Quan Jue said. "Young Master, my subordinates and Mr. Shen just came out of the clock laboratory, so we were delayed for a while."
"Really? It seems there is progress."
Quanjue said with a smile on his face: "Hui Gongzi, the second generation sample of the clock can already control the error within a quarter of an hour."
"Well, good news. Let Yang Xiaozhi's team continue to improve and try to control the error within two words. The renovated Citizen Square in Lin'an City will be completed in early April. I will talk to the officials of Lin'an Prefecture then. Let them sit in the square Build a bell tower and place a big bell on it. In this way, the people of Lin'an City will know the relatively accurate time."
"Yes, young master."
"Also, go back and tell Yang Xiaozhi's group that Lin'an University will set up a stone tablet under the bell tower and engrave the names of the main members of his group on it to pass it down to future generations."
"Yes. I obey my orders."
"Big ship, firearms, and now a big bell came out. It seems that Lin'an University is really a hidden dragon and a crouching tiger." Zhao Yuncong thought.
"We just talked about Lin'an University. It just so happens that Zheng Huchen and Zhao Yuncong are the Vice President of Lin'an University, Mr. Shen Yiqiu, and the President of the Royal Academy of Sciences, Quan Jue." I introduced.
"Mr. Shen, ah." Zhao Yuncong stood up quickly and said, "Junior Suzhou Zhao Yuncong has met Mr. Shen and Mr. Quan."
Shen Yiqiu didn't know Zhao Yuncong. He asked, "Who is Mr. Zhao?"
I said: "Mr. Shen, this Zhao Yuncong is a direct disciple of Master Wang Zhiyuan of Suzhou."
"Wang Zhiyuan. Could it be Master Wang Zhiyuan who is skilled in astronomy and mechanics?"
"It's Mr. Shen. Zhao Yuncong wants to study at Lin'an University. But he only knows mechanical physics. What do you think?"
Shen Yiqiu smiled and said: "It all depends on the master."
"Mr. Shen, then I will make the decision for your school. Zhao Yuncong."
"Master, Yun Cong is here."
"Lin'an University directly hires you as a professor in the physics department of the university. The probation period is one month. After one month, the school will evaluate your ability. If you pass, you will officially become a professor of Lin'an University. At the same time, you will enter the Royal Academy of Sciences as an academician of physics. If your ability is not enough .Then you will still stay in the physics department of the university. You will just study as a student."
Although Zheng Huchen does not understand science, he knows Master Wang Zhiyuan's abilities better than I do. He also knows Zhao Yuncong's mechanical attainments. Naturally, he will not disbelieve that Zhao Yuncong does not have this ability. Listen to me and let Zhao Yuncong directly serve as a university professor. Now He was overjoyed and said: "Thank you, Master, for your support."
"Thank you, Mr. Zhao." Zhao Yuncong also said happily.
"Zhao Yuncong. After entering the university, you will serve as a professor in the physics department while taking time to attend basic courses in other related departments. Mechanical physics is actually related to many subjects. At least, it is related to mathematics. As for medicine , you don’t have to attend lectures in unrelated departments such as literature. But you still need to master the basic knowledge in other departments such as mathematics.”
"Yes, sir. Uncle Zheng gave me a set of basic textbooks from Lin'an University last year. I have read the contents on mathematics, mechanics, chemistry and other departments. This textbook is indeed compiled by Lin'an University. The above The content is very novel and systematic. Even the content in physics books, a lot of knowledge was the first time I came into contact with it. It inspired me a lot.”
Shen Yiqiu smiled and said: "Zhao Yuncong. Do you know who the original author of this set of textbooks is?"
"Who is it? Could it be you, Mr. Shen?"
"No. Just guess. The author of this set of textbooks is in this room."
"Ah." Zhao Yuncong's eyes scanned them one by one. Suddenly his heart lit up and he said, "I know."