In the imperial study room of the imperial palace, Song Yan, the Minister of Household Affairs, was writing calculations on a piece of paper, but the expression on his face was full of admiration.
In this way, the workload of the household department can be greatly reduced, saving a lot of labor.
The accounts are clear and clear at a glance.
The Ministry of Household Affairs is in charge of the country's income and expenditure, taxes, money, food, officials' salaries, military pay, and all national expenses must be paid from the Ministry of Household Affairs.
Therefore, the accounts of various accounts are piled up, which is a very huge project.
With this new accounting method, not only the workload is reduced, but the account books are not used as much.
This boy from the Jia family is really not simple, and I don’t know how he figured it out. He is really a talent!
"Your Majesty, this new accounting method, coupled with these new numbers, makes complicated accounts simple and clear at a glance.
Not only does it speed up bookkeeping, but it also reduces errors. This is a perfect match. "
Several other cabinet ministers couldn't help but nodded.
These are not stupid people, on the contrary, they are all first-rate smart people.
After a brief contact, you can see the differences inside, which is no less than an earth-shaking change.
This kind of change has only beneficiaries and no victims, so it can be easily implemented across the country and benefit everyone.
Hu Yong said: "This boy from the Jia family is really amazing. This accounting method alone has benefited all the people. He also invented a new type of soap and the best wine.
I heard that he is still young and has made up many weird stories. I don’t know how he has such a brain? "
"If nothing else, it's good to be able to dedicate all these things to the country. At least he has the country in his heart and is a person who understands righteousness."
"Treading on the Stars"
Emperor Long Qing nodded slightly and said: "I have been paying attention to this little guy for a while. He has ideas, can work hard, is willing to endure hardships, and does not have the problems of those playboys. He is indeed very good."
Emperor Longqing looked at Cao Yi, Minister of the Ministry of Industry, and saw that he was holding the stack of documents, his brows were furrowed, and he didn't know what he was thinking about.
He opened his mouth and asked: "Cao Aiqing, you have read these materials, do you have any comments?"
Cao Yi cupped his hands and said: "Reporting to Your Majesty, these are new things after all, and I am not sure about it. I need to experiment before I can give you an answer. It is best to have a sample of this forging machine tool, so that it will be easier for the craftsmen below to master it. "
Emperor Longqing nodded. This makes some sense. Without real objects to compare with, these idiots may not be able to make it in a year.
"I have already sent someone to tell that guy, he will probably be here soon. When he comes, you can talk to him personally. If you don't understand anything, you can ask him directly and let him explain it to you carefully. "
At this time Dai Quan came in and reported: "Master, General Jia Congjia is here and waiting outside."
Emperor Longqing said: "Ask him to come in."
"Yes, Master."
Jia Cong followed Dai Quan in and saw many ministers in the hall. He didn't know what they were looking for.
When he came close, he bowed and saluted: "Jia Cong, a humble minister, wishes to greet Your Majesty. Long live my emperor, long live, long live."
Emperor Longqing waved his hand and said, "Come on, Pingshen. I called you here today because a few adults are a little confused about the information you brought. You can explain it to them later and make it clear."
Jia Cong bowed and said: "I obey the order."
He turned around and cupped his hands to several ministers and said: "I have met all of you, sir. If you have any concerns, you can raise them directly. I will try my best to explain them clearly to you."
Several people looked at the little guy in front of them. He was not tall, his skin was a little dark, and his eyes were bright and clear, giving him a very energetic feeling.
Although he was very respectful, he was neither humble nor arrogant, and he did not appear to be trembling in front of the Holy Master at all.
I couldn't help but give a thumbs up in my heart. This young man made a really good first impression.
Song Yan, the Secretary of the Ministry of Revenue, said with a smile: "Xiao General Jia, your new accounting method is really easy to use. It has helped our Ministry of Revenue a lot, and even merchants all over the world have benefited from you.
It's really amazing. Do you want to consider coming to our household department? I will ask your Majesty to give you a suitable official position. How did you come up with such a useful method? "
When everyone heard this, they all stared at Jia Cong and pricked up their ears, wanting to hear his answer.
Even Emperor Longqing was a little curious and didn't know how this boy would answer.
Jia Cong raised his hands and bowed: "Thank you for your appreciation, Mr. Song. When I checked the accounts accidentally, I found that the accounts were too complicated, which made me feel a little overwhelmed and troubled.
At this time, these Western numbers suddenly appeared in my mind. I was thinking that it would be much simpler to replace the original numbers with these numbers.
Thinking of this, I redid the accounts using Western numerals. Although it was simpler, it was still a bit messy. I separated the daily income and expenses with lines. I found that this was more eye-catching, and then I made a few changes. , just made this form.
I only look through the accounts at home occasionally, but I really can't do it if I am asked to tinker with them every day, so I can only live up to Mr. Song's kindness. "
After listening to Jia Cong's words, everyone couldn't help but sigh. Just because it was a headache to read the accounts, they invented this new accounting method. This is really amazing.
Song Yan chuckled and said: "Young general is so awesome. I admire you deeply. Your soap and wine are not made in the same way, right?"
Jia Cong said: "Master Song was so complimentary. I thought the original soap was a bit astringent, so I changed it. I didn't expect it to work. It's a bit of luck.
This wine was made because when I was drinking it, I felt that the wine was too turbid and not very clean, so I wanted to filter it. I spent three or four months working on it before I made it. I didn't expect the effect to be so good. "
Even Emperor Longqing couldn't help but sigh after hearing this. Just because he wanted to drink some clean wine, he had been struggling for three or four months. This perseverance was not enough.
Cao Yi, Minister of the Ministry of Industry, said: "General Jia, this coke burning furnace, this iron-making furnace, and even the forging machine tool, it is best to have a physical object for the craftsmen to refer to, so that it can be easier to manufacture."
This request is not excessive. The forging machine tool itself is the latest one, so naturally it cannot be given to them. It would be too laborious to make another one.
But with this equipment here, it will be much easier to make another one.
"Master Cao, for this coke, a lime-burning kiln will suffice. You should have an iron-making furnace. Just modify it a little. The main thing is to have coke and increase the wind power.
As for the forging equipment, I only have the latest one here. Even if I give it to you and ask you to make another one, I'm not looking down on you. Even if it takes a year, you won't be able to make it, let alone use it.
How about this? You select seven or eight skilled blacksmiths, preferably young ones with good skills, and leave them to me. I will ask my people to take them to make a new one, and let them participate in the production from beginning to end.
In this way, these craftsmen have not only learned how to make machine tools, but also have a better understanding of the performance of machine tools, and the use of machine tools. When they are finished, you will take them away with the machine tools. How about this? "
Cao Yi thought about it for a while and felt that this method was good. It was equivalent to helping the Ministry of Industry to train a group of craftsmen and make forging machine tools at the same time.
If you take it back and make it yourself, it would be a shame if you really can't make it, but this way it's safer.
Cao Yi nodded and said: "General Jia's method is more secure. Just do as you say. I will select the craftsmen and send them to you. General Jia will have to worry about it then."
Jia Cong smiled and said: "Your Majesty, you are too polite. We are all working for Your Majesty. These are what we should do. Please rest assured, Sir. We will definitely train all the craftsmen sent by Your Majesty."
Hu Yong said: "The young general said just now that those numbers are from Western countries. I wonder which country they are from?"
Jia Cong cupped his hands and said: "Master Hu, this country is called Arabia. It is very far away from us. There is a huge desert there, called the Arabian Desert, and this number is called Arabic numerals."
Hu Yong said: "Oh, how did the young general know about such a far away place? You must have never been there, right?"
Jia Cong said with a smile: "You are joking, sir. How can I go so far away? We in Chu have many Westerners who have traveled across the ocean. They have brought some Western culture, Western technology, and our country's Slightly different.
I also learned from them that some Western medical techniques are very different from our country's traditional Chinese medicine. It can be said that there are differences in concepts. "
Hu Yong nodded. In many big cities in Dachu, there are churches opened by Westerners who preach there. The locals call them Western monks.
This little guy is really a good prospect. I heard that he doesn't like reading but likes martial arts. It's a pity.
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Ningguo Mansion, Jia Cong's courtyard.
Youshi, Qin Keqing, Ping'er, Yuanyang and others sat together, waiting for Jia Cong to come back.
Lin Daiyu, Xichun, Shi Xiangyun and others did not leave, and were also waiting for Jia Cong to return.
Although Jia Cong said that nothing would happen when he left, everyone was still worried. After all, that was the palace and the person they wanted to see was the emperor.
Yingchun asked worriedly: "Is something going to happen to Brother Cong? Why haven't you come back for more than an hour?"
Several people looked at each other, not knowing what to say. Who could know such a thing?
Lin Daiyu raised her head and glanced at Ping'er, Yuanyang and others, and saw that they were not very worried. Thinking of what Jia Cong said when he left, she felt relieved.
She also knew some things about Jia Cong, some of which she asked herself, and some of which Jia Cong told him.
For now, there is no conflict of interest between Jia Cong and the emperor, and there will be no danger.
"Brother Cong should be fine. Didn't I tell you when we left? Second sister, don't worry blindly."
Hearing this, Ping'er said: "Miss Lin is right. The third master will be fine. He just went to see the emperor a few years ago and gave him a big gift. It is impossible for him to fall out so quickly. Second Miss, just rest assured." "
Qin Keqing said: "Although I know that Uncle Cong will be fine, I still can't let go without seeing him come back."
Shi Xiangyun said: "The third brother is so powerful. If he says it's okay, it will be okay. Just put your hearts in your stomach."
Xichun nodded and said, "My brother is very powerful. He will be fine."
"Ha ha ha ha."
A hearty laugh came from outside the door, and Jia Cong strode in.
"Sister is right, brother, I will be fine."
"Oh, brother is back."
Xichun happily ran up and threw herself into Jia Cong's arms.
Jia Cong quickly hugged her and spun her around three times before putting her down.
Xichun hugged her and refused to let go, whispering: "Brother, I'm a little dizzy from spinning."
Shi Xiangyun laughed and said: "Fourth girl, if you have a good brother, he will show off everywhere and ask you to show off again."
Xichun turned around and made a face at Shi Xiangyun, and continued to retract into Jia Cong's arms.
Jia Cong had no choice but to pick her up again, sit down in front of everyone, put her next to him, and sit down next to him.
Youshi smiled and said, "Brother Cong, it would be great if you came back. Everyone was worried about you just now."
Jia Cong glanced at everyone and said with a smile: "Don't worry, I am only a half-grown child now. I do not pose any threat to the emperor. The emperor will not deal with me. I am going here to do things for the emperor."
Lin Daiyu asked: "Brother Cong, can you tell us what the emperor asked you to do this time?"
Jia Cong said: "Since Sister Lin wants to know, let me tell you, brother, didn't I dedicate some skills to the emperor? Those officials didn't quite understand, so they asked me to explain it to them."
Shi Xiangyun walked to Jia Cong's side with a smile and sat next to him on the other side.
"I knew that Third Brother was the most powerful. Third Brother, could you please hold me and spin me around a few times? No one has held me and turned me around yet."
Jia Cong turned around and saw Shi Xiangyun, looking at him eagerly, his eyes full of longing.
She couldn't help but feel weak in her heart. This girl had lost her parents since she was a child and grew up with her uncle and aunt. Although she was the eldest daughter of the Hou family, she did not enjoy the treatment of a eldest lady because of the limited conditions of the Hou family.
She even has to work as a heroine at home day and night to supplement the family income. It's hard enough to think about having such an old child.
Every time she comes to Jia's house, she won't go back unless her family calls her. She just thinks she is on vacation here.
"Okay, brother, I will let you spin as much as you want today, but let's agree first that if you faint later, you can't blame me."
Shi Xiangyun said happily: "Thank you, third brother. I'm not as weak as the fourth sister. I won't faint even if I spin around ten times."
Xichun smiled and said: "Sister Yun, don't brag, be careful of blowing your hide."
Jia Cong picked up Shi Xiangyun, came to the center of the room, picked her up with all his strength, and started spinning her around and around.
Shi Xiangyun shouted excitedly, "Ah, ah," "Third brother, faster, faster."
Xichun shouted from the side: "Brother, spin around ten times and make Sister Yun faint. See if she still dares to laugh at me."
Jia Cong's head was black and he said helplessly: "Sister Yun, can you do it? Don't get really dizzy?"
Shi Xiangyun chuckled and said, "Third brother, please transfer. It's okay. Let fourth girl see what the gap is."
Jia Cong was a little speechless. This girl was quite confident. She kept swiping her feet and turned ten times.
As soon as he stopped, let alone Shi Xiangyun, he felt a little dizzy.
Putting Shi Xiangyun on the ground, she saw her shaking and shouting: "Third brother, why did this house turn away with us?"
Xichun giggled and said, "Sister Yun asked you to brag again."
Everyone laughed when they saw Shi Xiangyun staggering as if he was drunk.
Jia Cong quickly reached out and picked her up to prevent her from falling.
Shi Xiangyun hugged Jia Cong's neck, looked at him and said, "Third brother, why are you still spinning?"
