"Okay, okay, just shut up. What else is there to mention about these old sesame seeds and rotten millet things?"
Seeing all the noisy ministers, Ying Zheng was very impatient.
The relaxed mood just now was ruined by them!
"Feiyu! This clock you gave me...!"
When Ying Zheng mentioned the mechanical clock on the dragon case, he still felt it was very unlucky.
Although they have the same pronunciation but different words, they sound very awkward when spoken.
"What exactly does this thing do?"
"Time!"
Ying Feiyu glanced at him and uttered two words.
"What? Timekeeping? You kid came here and made me so angry just to give me a timekeeping tool?"
Hearing this, Ying Zhengqi's nose became crooked.
None of the ministers were interested at all!
In the past, His Highness the Crown Prince's inventions always amazed them. Why did they study such a thing this time?
"Father, don't underestimate this mechanical clock. Not only can it tell time, it can also tell time...!"
Ying Feiyu explained to everyone in detail.
"Ding dong... ding dong..."
As soon as he finished speaking, the sound of metal beating came from the mechanical clock.
"Twelve o'clock, that is to say, it is now a quarter past noon!"
Ying Feiyu explained slightly with satisfaction.
"Oh? This thing is so magical. It can also tell the time?"
At this time, the corner of Ying Zheng's mouth curved slightly, and the old guys also came over and began to look at the mechanical clock carefully.
After a moment, Zhang Han raised his head and asked suspiciously, "His Royal Highness just said that this mechanical clock can accurately tell the time. How long is it now at a quarter past noon?"
Others also looked at him eagerly.
In this era, the records of time are very vague.
What kind of recording method is a cup of tea, a stick of incense, and an hour?
But no matter which one, it is not very accurate.
"Shangshu Zhang, don't try to trouble me with this...!"
As soon as Zhang Han's words came out of his mouth, Ying Feiyu understood that this old guy was testing him to see if the mechanical clock could really record the time accurately.
Because the mechanical clock had just chimed in, the sound didn't stop for a while.
If it can record even such a short time, it proves that this mechanical clock is indeed very accurate!
"It's twelve o'clock, three minutes and eighteen seconds!"
Ying Feiyu glanced at the mechanical clock casually and answered fluently.
"Three minutes and eighteen seconds?"
It is difficult for veterans to understand this timing method for a while.
Even though Ying Feiyu had just told it in great detail, he still couldn't remember it!
"That's right! It takes about half a cup of tea!"
It takes about ten minutes in winter and fifteen minutes in summer for a cup of tea to go from being served piping hot to being able to be swallowed smoothly.
Therefore, he described it as half a cup of tea to make it easier for veterans to understand!
"Hey! You can really calculate accurately!"
Zhang Han was very surprised.
"That's right! Even if Zhang Shangshu sneezes or goes to the latrine, the mechanical clock can accurately calculate the time, and it is accurate to the second!"
Ying Feiyu said with a smile.
"Well! Then this mechanical clock is really good! If it is popularized, everyone can wait at the same time accurately during morning drills. There is no need to send people to call each camp, and there will be no early or late arrivals. Something happened!"
Wang Ben's eyes lit up.
As a general and the Minister of War, if you find something good, you will definitely want to use it in the military as soon as possible!
Ying Zheng also nodded in agreement, "Yeah! It's really not bad, but I'm not used to the way the time is calculated!"
"It's just like Arabic numerals. At the beginning, everyone couldn't get used to it, but over time, they got used to it!"
At first, numbers were only used among a few accountants and shopkeepers, but then gradually spread, and now, even children are using them.
Because it is really convenient and fast!
"Um!"
Ying Zheng nodded in agreement.
"If my father has no objection, I will explain this twenty-four-hour system in detail in the newspaper later!"
"Speak! Speak! Speak! This twenty-four-hour system can accurately time and is beneficial to the people. Why not tell it?"
Ying Zheng stared at the mechanical clock and grinned. He waved his sleeves and settled the matter.
"Okay, let's discuss the conquest of the Qiang first. I have to show the bell that the prince gave me to the queen, haha!"
Although Ying Zheng didn't understand how this thing worked, he understood one thing.
As long as the long hand points to twelve, the mechanical clock will sound.
So he had to move the mechanical clock to Yuxiu Palace before then!
Looking at his Le Dian Dian back, Ying Feiyu couldn't help but roll his eyes.
Did this old guy forget how he looked when he got angry at him just now?
"Hehe... Your Highness, has that mechanical clock been manufactured in large quantities?"
After Ying Zheng left, Ying Feiyu was immediately surrounded by old guys.
All of them grinned and bared their teeth, and those who didn't know it thought they were going to swallow the little lady!
"Not yet! But I have told Huang Yuan to go back and prepare for the production!"
Ying Feiyu pushed aside the crowd and spoke.
"Alas! What a pity!"
The veterans shook their heads.
It seems that this wave can’t be pretended!
"However... if the ministers want it, I can make an exception and make a private order for you. The price will definitely be higher, but at least you can get the mechanical clock within three days!"
Seeing the eager looks in the eyes of several veterans, Ying Feiyu rolled his eyes and planned to repeat his old trick.
"Can you get it in three days?"
The old guys’ eyes lit up.
The last time they rode the bike, they really got a lot of envious looks.
Even after the bicycles are sold in large quantities, their customized bicycles are still the focus of the crowd when they appear!
Therefore, when they heard the word "private customization" again this time, the old goods suddenly became interested.
Spend a little more money and you can become the center of attention in the city. It’s a bargain!
"That's right, if the ministers decide to order it, I will send someone to notify Huang Yuan this afternoon. At this time in three days, I will ensure that the customized mechanical clock will be in the hands of the ministers!"
Ying Feiyu said firmly.
"Will it be as different as last time?"
The veterans asked suspiciously.
"That's natural. It's a private order. It must be specially customized for several ministers. It must be different!"
Ying Feiyu said it was guaranteed.
"Okay! I'm determined then! Haha!"
Wang Ben waved his hand and immediately responded.
"Don't, don't, don't, Lord Tongwu, don't be anxious first...!"
However, Zhang Han quickly pulled his hand down, "It's better to ask about the price first!"
He suffered several losses at the hands of Xiao Zhengtai, and he remembered it immediately.
As long as you have money dealings with the prince, you must put the price first.
Otherwise, it’s not certain how much it will cost!
"Uh...! That's fine!"
Wang Ben had not thought about it so much before, but after he said this, it suddenly made sense.
