After accepting Hu Weiyong's bribe for the second time, Chu Ze suddenly discovered that his current small treasury was actually quite powerful.
With the support of banknote capabilities, the construction of the school went very smoothly.
And the local cement was produced as promised.
Although the performance is naturally not as powerful as modern cement, there is still no problem in using it to build walls.
With capital investment, there will naturally be no shortage of labor.
The people in that entire slum street, as long as they had labor force, were directly employed by Chu Ze.
Although the craftsmen of this era were ranked as scholars, farmers, industrialists, and merchants, this ranking of statuses is just that.
After many craftsmen work for others, some customers even find fault with the work and just give away the wages.
As for Chu Ze, he was in charge of food every day, and his wages were paid every seven days, which was extremely punctual.
With security and credibility, the workers are particularly energetic in their work.
The construction of the school is also progressing surprisingly fast.
Outside the city, the installation of the hydraulic system is also in a similar situation.
Zhu Zhen's caravan began to run around with a large amount of soap, soap, perfume and other things.
These things are very expensive and ordinary people are reluctant to buy them.
However, even so, Zhu Zhen's business is still very good.
Because ordinary people cannot afford it, many people regard these things as symbols of rich and status people.
In addition, Yingtian Mansion, a place where nobles gathered, had Princess Yan, Xu Miaoyun, the daughter of Xu Da's eldest daughter, personally go out to promote these things.
Almost all the noble ladies in Yingtian Mansion, or the daughters of noble families, use soap and perfume.
Even many times, when women sit together, the greatest pleasure is to discuss what perfume and soap the other party uses.
Trends are formed unconsciously.
And this trend has gradually spread with the spread of soaps and perfumes.
Driven by the celebrity effect, a strange phenomenon occurred in the entire circle of celebrities in Yingtian Mansion.
Hard to find soap!
"Install a splint at this position of the gun body, and the flint is clamped on this splint. Everyone should know by now that the spring has a very good tensile force. Use the splint to clamp the flint, and use the force of the spring contraction to create an impact. Thus the spark ignites the tinder powder.”
"This is the core principle of the operation of the flintlock gun."
"Because there is no open flame when igniting, the safety is relatively reliable. In addition, we now use granular gunpowder, which is more convenient to fill. With the safety of flint ignition, the basic combat requirements can be met. "
"Everyone has been working hard recently. Don't be afraid of failure, but you can't fail all the time. You must learn from failure and why you failed. Think more."
"Okay, let's all go down and do our work."
In the testing ground, Chu Ze gathered a group of craftsmen who were highly skilled and flexible in their thinking.
After describing the principles and structure of the flintlock gun in detail, he directly arranged for people to make it.
The problem of primers still had not been solved. After seeing that the integrated ammunition was temporarily out of business, Chu Ze began to settle for the next best thing and developed a flintlock gun.
Although he used a brush to paint, what he painted was inconsistent.
But after using a pencil, at least the drawings can still be understood.
With the blueprints and operating principles in hand, it would not be too difficult to make a flintlock gun.
After Chu Ze arranged everything, he went to the school class again.
Because of Lao Zhu's unbridled interference, the number of his current students increased to more than forty within a few days.
Although when there are more students, teaching becomes more difficult.
But Chu Ze was also happy to see such changes.
The people in the academy are all the descendants of the upper echelons of this era.
After that, the schools outside Chu Ze taught the bottom class of this society.
After both the upper and lower levels have the seeds he spreads, the people in the middle level will gradually learn from them.
When Chu Ze finished today's class, said hello to Zhu Biao, and planned to return home.
As soon as he left the palace, he was stopped by his father-in-law.
"Chu Ze! You seem to be very busy today. You didn't come out until this hour. How about taking a walk and going to your uncle's house for dinner?"
After Chu Ze heard Lan Yu's invitation, he lowered his head and looked under Lan Yu's carriage.
I found that there were a lot of nut shells piled up on the ground. In addition to these, there were also some melon and fruit peels.
This has obviously been waiting for me for a long time.
"Since Uncle Lan has said so, wouldn't it be foolish of me to refuse? Come on, what are you going to eat today?"
"Hey, what else can I have? Just some common food."
"Let's go, get in the car and get in the car."
At Lan Yu's invitation, Chu Ze followed suit and got directly into his carriage.
However, as soon as he got in the car, Lan Yu's previously smiling face suddenly turned sad.
Seeing this, Chu Ze also asked with concern.
"Uncle Lan, what's going on with you? Why do you look so miserable?"
"Hey, my dear son-in-law, Uncle Lan seems to have encountered something recently, but I don't know how to describe it."
"Since I listened to your opinion last time, I don't know, understand, or know anything about anything in the court. Except for the war, when I can speak, I pretend to be stupid about anything else."
"It used to be fine some time ago, but recently, I find that I seem to be a little out of touch with the court. People who I could chat with before have gradually distanced themselves from me recently."
"Speaking of the roots, your Uncle Lan can be considered a member of the Huaixi nobles, but recently, I feel as if I have been excluded."
"My dear nephew, do you think something will happen if this continues?"
After hearing Lan Yu's worries, Chu Ze was obviously stunned for a moment.
Lan Yu was ostracized by the Huaixi Honorable Group?
This should be impossible!
After all, Lan Yu is also the leader of the young group of Huaixi generals. How could they reject Lan Yu?
Moreover, Lan Yu is still a subordinate of the prince. Under the current general trend, Lan Yu will definitely flourish in the future.
Why is it that at this time, some people are rejecting Lan Yu?
"Uncle Lan, what has happened in the court recently? Has anyone said anything to you in private?"
"Well, the latest thing is that one of Zhu Liangzu's nephews was arrested, and I heard that many of his associates were found out because of corruption. Recently, many people have had their homes confiscated and been imprisoned."
"As for privately, that bastard Hu Weiyong came to me and asked me to plead with the prince, saying that he should try not to make the matter a big deal, otherwise it would be bad for everyone."
"But I didn't catch him."
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After hearing Chu Ze's inquiry, Lan Yu also scratched the back of his head and thought carefully about what had happened recently.
Then he told everything he knew.
And when Chu Ze heard that it was actually because of Zhu Liangzu's nephew, he couldn't help but smile strangely.
"Uncle Lan, how did you reject Hu Weiyong? What were your original words?"
"Exact words? What I'm saying is none of my business. I'm a general who knows nothing but fighting. How do you ask me to plead for mercy? Don't come to me for this kind of thing in the future. That's all."
"Then what did Hu Weiyong say?"
"He? He said that I didn't care about my colleagues. He also said that I was very ugly anyway."
After listening to Lan Yu's words, Chu Ze roughly knew what he meant.
Last time, Hu Weiyong came to him to intercede, hoping that Chu Ze could get Zhu Yong out of prison.
As a result, after Chu Ze accepted the money, he had no reaction at all, let alone interceding.
Not even a reply.
In addition, Hu Weiyong's reminder also made Chu Ze know that Hu Weiyong had an ongoing relationship with Zhu Yong.
Naturally, Chu Ze told Zhu Biao about this backhand, so that Zhu Yong, who was just a corruption criminal waiting to be executed, directly became a knife in Zhu Biao's hands.
Following Zhu Yong's investigation, one by one, they were all arrested and sent to prison.
Hu Weiyong was a little anxious as he saw the matter gradually getting bigger.
The original intention was to find Lan Yu, hoping that Lan Yu would come forward to settle the matter.
However, Lan Yu, who had accepted his 'benefits', immediately turned her back and refused to acknowledge him.
He didn't help or say anything, and instead he spoke in a very unpleasant way.
It was probably this incident that made Hu Weiyong take the lead in rejecting Lan Yu.
"Good nephew! Although we are just a military commander, our relationships in the court are complicated after all. If we are isolated like this, if we get into trouble in the future, there won't even be anyone to help us to plead for mercy or say a good word. Isn’t it a bit inappropriate?”
After Lan Yu finished talking about his recent experiences, he looked at Chu Ze who was buried in thought, and tentatively asked Chu Ze for his opinion.
This court is the arena and the battlefield.
Sometimes, what matters is human nature and sophistication!
Although the blue jade is relatively short-sighted, we still know the importance of this.
If he is left alone in this court, he will be in real trouble in the future.
"Uncle Lan, this is an opportunity, a great opportunity to break away from the Huaixi Honorable Group."
"Being isolated is definitely not a bad thing for you."
"Now His Majesty rules the world, and above the court, the Huaixi Honorary Group is the only one. Is this situation really good? It's okay if Your Majesty can suppress you now, but what if the Prince cannot suppress you in the future? "
"Then in this world, should we listen to the future emperor or the ministers in Huaixi?"
"Most of you in the entire Huaixi group regard themselves as having great military exploits, being the founding hero, and being the hero of the dragon. Every one of them has their tails raised to the sky."
"It looks great now, but in fact, it's time to hang on by a thread. Hu Weiyong is the best example."
"After reaching the position of prime minister, you are still forming gangs everywhere and are greedy. As far as the current situation is concerned, you should not expect these people to stand up for you if you commit trouble in the future."
"If you continue to hang out with them, what you should worry about most in the future is that after they commit crimes, your home will be confiscated and your family will be exterminated!"
"I'm still saying the same thing, you only need to do one thing now, restrain your temper and don't be as perverse as before. Also, you have an adopted son in the army, right?"
"Uh, yes."
"Don't do this kind of thing in the future. If you are in charge of the army, it is an army given to you by His Majesty, not your army! When you recruit your adopted son, you are winning over people's hearts. You are the one who holds the power of the military, and you are winning over people's hearts. what?"
"Perhaps you want these people to be more cohesive, more obedient, follow orders, and have morale on the battlefield."
"But this is your idea. In the eyes of others, you win over people's hearts just so that when necessary, you can directly pull these adopted sons to rebel!"
"This is a way to die, don't do it!"
"I didn't mean this! I am adopting an adopted son, this is just"
"Uncle Lan, sometimes, what others need is not your thoughts. I don't want you to think, I only want what I think. When your existence has become a threat, it no longer matters whether you have thoughts that threaten others. .”
Chu Ze's words were very straightforward and bloody.
It can be said that all the disguises on the surface have been torn off, allowing people to see the bloody reality clearly.
However, Chu Ze knew very well that for Lan Yu, it was always more beneficial to see reality clearly than to live in illusion.
It takes courage to advance bravely, and it takes even more courage to retreat bravely.
If he doesn't let Lan Yu see this clearly now, his future ending will not change.
It may even be even more miserable.
"Uncle Lan, once rights are involved, some things are beyond your control. When a person stands on the top of a mountain, he must withstand the strong mountain wind. Once you lose your stability and start to drift. That is when you are blown away by the mountain wind. When the wind blows away.”
"My advice to you is, hold on tight and don't let your hair wander!"
"As for the rest, you don't need to join the Huaixi noble faction. You just need to know one thing. You belong to the emperor faction and the family and country faction! Our only responsibility is to protect our country and expel foreign enemies!"
"As long as we keep this steady, no matter how strong the wind and waves are, it won't be able to hurt us."
After seeing the bloody reality, Lan Yu's mood was still a little low.
However, when he heard what Chu Ze said later, he gradually figured it out.
After sweeping away the haze in his heart, he raised his head and looked at Chu Ze with a smile, cracking his big white teeth.
A slap like a cattail leaf fan directly hit Chu Ze on the shoulder.
"You're right, if we are isolated, we will be isolated. I'm afraid that they will isolate us, so I won't get into trouble with them in the future."
"My virtuous son-in-law, you see clearly! I listen to you, you are right!"
"Let's go home and have a drink."
"Uncle, help me, my shoulder is numb."
Lan Yu's heart was now open.
But Chu Ze almost let him slap the door of hell open.
When the two got off the carriage, Chu Ze's eyes were suddenly attracted by a beautiful figure.
However, when the other party saw Chu Ze, he turned around and ran away like a frightened rabbit.
Wuhu, the second chapter was delivered today, and there is another chapter to follow. The author will try his best to speed it up!
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