At this moment, Ma Jun was squatting in the mansion, head lowered, busy with something.
Cao Mao stood beside him very seriously. When Ma Jun pressed the template hard on the paper, Cao Mao couldn't help but squinted his eyes. When Ma Jun lifted the template, the paper had already appeared. With obvious handwriting, Ma Jun took out the paper and handed it to Cao Mao who was standing aside.
"Your Majesty, Your Majesty, Your Majesty, is this what you want?"
Cao Mao laughed and took the paper, looking very excited.
"Yes, this is the art of printing!"
"Ma Gong is a great talent!"
Ma Jun hurriedly shook his head and said humbly: "Your Majesty, your Majesty, this was the method used by Emperor Ling of the Han Dynasty when he set up a stone scripture in front of the Taixue Gate to engrave seven books."
"This is not my fault. This is something that already exists. I think it can be improved. The principle is very simple."
Ma Jun did not take credit. When Cao Mao mentioned printing to him, Ma Jun took action on the spot and performed "printing" for Cao Mao, because this thing has been available for a long time. Of course, what Cao Mao wanted was movable type. Printing such an advanced version, but even the advanced version is consistent with the principle of the original version.
Cao Mao knew the general idea, so Ma Jun could naturally make it. After all, he was the most outstanding inventor at the time.
Cao Mao looked at Ma Jun with even more fondness.
It's good to have a ready-made inventor. Ma Jun has a very strong hands-on ability. What limits him is probably only his imagination and raw materials, while Cao Mao has many, many new things here. A theorist and a practitioner, the two of them can The results achieved are definitely not small.
The development of these sciences and technologies will certainly have great effects.
Ma Jun thought for a moment and then said: "Your Majesty, you have to give me ten days and let me try a few more times to see how far I can improve."
Cao Mao had already informed Ma Jun of his thoughts on movable type printing, and Ma Jun quickly understood.
Ma Jun's idea seems to be to write about the "printing" process and make it semi-automatic, or more convenient and labor-saving. He even said that he wanted to try hydraulic power.
Cao Mao's eyes widened when he heard this. Why do you feel that you are not planning to print, but to build a copy machine? ?
Actions that are too advanced may not be possible, but Cao Mao admires Ma Jun's bold idea.
During these days, Cao Mao was particularly fond of Ma Jun. Cao Mao gave him many rewards, helped him replace his domestic slaves, and appointed a group of people to help him. They were regarded as his nominal disciples, and gave him He changed his residence, all things considered.
Including his former slaves, they all received gifts because of Ma Jun's relationship. They were pardoned as slaves and allowed to accompany Ma Jun as a free man.
Cao Mao took Ma Jun aside, and the two of them had tea. Cao Mao talked about a lot of his thoughts.
Even Ma Jun was amazed by the emperor's whimsical ideas.
"Now that you use water as power, can wind also be used as power? Can fire also be used as power? Can fire and water also be used as power?"
Ma Jun was stunned for a moment after hearing this.
The two of them chatted together for a long time, or in other words, Cao Mao talked for a long time. Ma Jun probably didn't like to talk because of his inherent flaw. He preferred to solve problems with his hands.
Therefore, Cao Mao was always speaking and Ma Jun was listening.
Cao Mao didn't know how long he spoke. Anyway, he became more and more bold as he spoke. He talked about a lot of scientific knowledge, not just mechanics, but also a lot of basic content. He almost even talked about electricity-related things.
Cao Mao didn't know how much Ma Jun could understand. Anyway, he tried his best to tell him some of the scientific knowledge he knew and let him understand it by himself. As an invincible contemporary scientist, with the nourishment of this knowledge, I don't know what he can develop to. situation.
In the future, I will come and talk to Ma Jun about these things when I have the opportunity.
However, Cao Mao's time was really precious. Half of the day was spent with Ma Jun, and the other half of the day was spent with Wang Chang and Zheng Chong.
When Cao Mao said goodbye and left, Ma Jun was still in a relatively confused state. He seemed to have heard too much today.
His servant looked at him worriedly.
He just listened to the words of the two people for a long time, but until now, he still didn't understand what they said.
"Master?"
The retainer wiped the sweat from Ma Jun's forehead with a cloth, and Ma Jun suddenly looked at him.
Before the retainer could react, Ma Jun picked up the cloth in his hand, threw it into the sky, and watched him fall.
The retainer was confused, "Master??"
"Gravity, this is the gravity your Majesty is talking about."
"Here, here, find me a water tank!"
"ah??"
Cao Mao's next stop was Zheng Chong's mansion.
At this moment, Zheng Chong learned that Cao Mao was coming and came to greet him very happily.
Zheng Chong has not been so happy for a long time, he was finally dismissed!
From now on, I no longer have to live on tenterhooks. I can finally read my own books and study my own classics with peace of mind.
If possible, he wouldn't even want the position of Sikong.
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Of course, he was already very satisfied if he could turn down the errand of the Chancellor's desk.
Wang Chang stood behind Zheng Chong with a smile on his face. Cao Mao met the two superiors respectfully and then followed them into the study.
The study room at the moment is really very messy, with all kinds of books scattered around and countless papers.
Cao Mao has nowhere to stay.
Zheng Chong was a little embarrassed, "I don't know that His Majesty came and couldn't clean up in time. Why don't we go to the side room first?"
"It doesn't have to be like this. These are enough to show that you care about national affairs!"
Zheng Chong has finished his work on the law and is now working with Wang Chang to write a manual for officials.
In fact, books teaching people to be officials are not uncommon, such as the common "Mencius" and "Xunzi", which actually include the principles of administration and conduct, but the specific popular science guide to becoming an official must come from the Tang Dynasty Starting from the "Zhengshu" of the dynasty, the complete version is naturally Zhu Yuanzhang's "Instructions for Taking Office".
And what Cao Mao wants to write now is exactly what Zhu Yuanzhang needs to know when he takes office. There is no need to tell the officials about the principles of moral governance, but directly let them know what to do!
This requires sufficient experience. Wang Chang and Zheng Chong are quite suitable for this, and Gao Rou is actually very suitable, but Cao Mao doesn't want this book to be abolished later because of Gao Rou.
Under Cao Mao's order, the two bosses began to work together to write this official governance manual.
Zheng Chong has participated in many compilations, but he has never participated in this kind of one. If it were in the past, he would definitely shirk it, but now, he regards it as an equal exchange with His Majesty. I will write this book for you. , once you’ve written it, don’t let me go to the Chancellor’s desk to take the blame.
Wang Chang, on the other hand, is very active and proactive. After all, it was he who proposed improving the overall quality of officials, so he naturally has to handle this matter himself.
Zhong Hui actually wanted to do this.
However, Zhong Hui was too idealistic, and Cao Mao did not dare to let him interfere. If he wrote a guide to becoming an official, he would probably lead the entire Wei Dynasty into trouble.
Zheng Chong and Wang Chang are more reassuring.
The two of them already had a lot of ideas. Based on their past experiences, they summarized how to deal with powerful people, thieves, merchants, etc.
Just when Cao Mao was chatting with them in full swing, Zhang Hua hurriedly broke into the house.
He came to Cao Mao's side and whispered a few words in a low voice.
There was nothing strange on Cao Mao's face. He smiled and nodded to Zhang Hua, and then continued chatting with Wang Chang and others. After everything was explained, he left the place calmly.
"Zhong Hui has been saying he is a holy king all day long, but today he knows what a holy king is."
Wang Chang suddenly said with emotion: "Zhang Hua is a calm person. He came in a hurry just now. It was obvious that there was something important. He did not hesitate to interrupt His Majesty, but His Majesty's expression did not change at all. He is such a holy king as usual. No wonder he can achieve this. event."
He looked at Zheng Chong, "What do you think?"
Zheng Chong looked at him blankly, "What did you say?"
Wang Chang couldn't help but laugh, "One day, Mr. Zheng will definitely become the leader of all officials!"
At this moment, Cao Mao came outside the house, followed Zhang Hua into the car, and then asked: "Are they arriving soon?"
"Yes, we are close to Sili."
"Shi Bao and Hu Fen are actually coming together?"
Cao Mao pondered for a moment and asked, "Why did Hu Zun send these two people here?"
"Perhaps he knows that he is alone and unable to save himself, so he is ready to surrender to His Majesty."
Cao Mao's face was very calm, "Hu Zun is not a person who bows his head easily. He is so violent and violent that even Wang Chang doesn't care about him."
Zhang Hua asked: "Do we need to investigate?"
"No need to bother, just follow normal etiquette to greet them!"
Cao Mao waved his hand, and Zhang Hua felt very depressed. His Majesty was obviously so cautious towards Wang Chang, why did he treat Hu Zun with such contempt?
He didn't plan anything related to Hu Zun at all. Looking at Hu Zun was like looking at a dead man. Hu Zun was obviously very good at fighting.
Cao Mao said nothing at this moment and began to think about countermeasures.
In these days, he has basically eaten up the legacy left by the Sima family, and one talent after another has become his subordinate.
It’s just that my own approach to learning is a bit too hasty. Many people are thrown out and entrusted with important tasks after even meeting them a few times. The main thing is trust.
In fact, this is still very risky behavior.
But Cao Mao has no choice. Today's wealthy people seem as docile as sheep, allowing him to be bullied in all kinds of ways.
However, these docile sheep never stopped eating Dawei. Even now, they are still sucking blood and eating meat.
Their threat is different from that of Sima Shi. They cannot truly depose the emperor and commit regicide. Their threat is a threat to the country and comes from their destructiveness to the Wei Dynasty.
However, now that the four expeditions and four towns are nominally in their own hands, the prelude to this great unification can probably begin slowly.
After the unification was completed, these sheep no longer dared to show their teeth to themselves.
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