"Yes." Li Qing nodded and muttered: "This is the most popular talent in the Ming Dynasty!"
"Is it really because of him?" Zhu Jianshen was surprised. He didn't hear Li Qing's muttering clearly, but he was very interested in it. "It's not easy. It's rare for a young student to pay so much attention to you. It's rare, it's rare..."
After a pause, he asked: "Do you think this son has a bright future?"
"This..." Li Qing didn't know much about Tang Bohu, mostly through movies and TV shows. However, he vaguely remembered that Tang Bohu didn't seem to be an official.
After pondering for a while, he said: "This man is an extremely rare talent. He has profound knowledge in culture, especially calligraphy and painting. His paintings and his style will become a symbol of the Ming Dynasty and have a long history."
"I've passed it, I've passed it!" Zhu Jianshen was speechless, "It is undeniable that it is very valuable for him to be a scholar at the age of sixteen, but he is not as good as you said, right?
Also, you said before that Wang Shouren has the qualities of a sage. Why do you keep praising others lately, and do so too much? "
Li Qing said with a smile: "Is it possible that it's because they are really good?"
"That's not so outrageous, right?" Zhu Jianshen rolled his eyes, "You are a sage and a Ming Dynasty symbol... Even the fortune tellers on the street dare not say that."
"Hi~ No, that's what you mean...can you predict the future?" Zhu Jianshen was surprised.
"How can I see it?"
"Just now in the wine shop, you asked Tang Yin if his nickname was Bohu. Aren't you trying to prove something?" At this point, Zhu Jianshen suddenly felt blessed. "You shouldn't be... someone who came from the future, right?"
"Ah haha...you have such a rich imagination." Li Qing felt guilty: This kid is really smart, and he is worthy of being Zhu Zhanji's son.
Then, I felt regretful again.
It's a pity that such excellent genes could not be passed on to the next generation. Is it because Zhu Youtang's mother was not Han... Li Qing couldn't figure it out.
"Hey, why are you so distracted?" Zhu Jianshen snorted, "Why are you so distracted today? Shouldn't I be serious? You are really getting older and you are starting to forget, right?"
He did not continue the topic of future people. He also felt that he was too delusional, which was more absurd than Li Qing Changsheng.
"It's been more than a hundred years, and many things have become blurry..." Li Qing sighed slightly.
Zhu Jian was stunned for a moment and said nervously: "Li Qing, aren't you... immortal?"
"Immortal life may not mean immortality," Li Qing said quietly, "I will die, but... that will happen in a long, long time."
"how long?"
"I don't know." Li Qing smiled bitterly and shook his head, "Just take it one day at a time. Alas...it's hard."
Zhu Jianshen regretted that he should not talk about this topic, and quickly changed the subject and asked:
"Sir, who do you think is better, Wang Shouren or Tang Yin?"
"Which aspect are you talking about?"
"Of course it's for the country and the people!" Zhu Jianshen said.
"Hmm... It's hard to say." Li Qing knew Tang Bohu, but not Wang Shouren. However, Wang Shouren was the most special one among all the people he had ever met. In terms of talent, he might not be as good as Tang Bohu, but in terms of overall ability and potential...
There is no doubt that Wang Shouren is stronger.
"The future is full of too many uncertainties, and I dare not make false claims. However, both of them are extremely rare talents." Li Qing said.
"Do I have to choose one?"
Li Qing thought for a while and said: "I am more optimistic about Xiaoyun. He is very special and more reserved. Tang Yin... is also very good, but he became famous too early."
“Isn’t it good to be famous early?”
"It's not bad, how can I put it... It's so smooth, it will inevitably affect the mood." Li Qing said, "Whether it is talent or appearance, Tang Yin completely beats Xiaoyun. The young man is proud, aware of his talent, and has a dignified appearance... like this It’s hard for a person not to be arrogant.”
After a pause, "Looking at Xiaoyun, although he has an out-of-touch personality, he is wiser, like...a born wise man."
Zhu Jianshen frowned and said, "I think Tang Yin is better. As for Wang Shouren... he's pretty good, but I don't see where his wisdom lies. He's a born wise man... You have a preference for him."
Haha, in terms of preference, I prefer Tang Bohu... Li Qing rolled his eyes and said:
"It makes no sense to say this now. Everything will be left to time. You and I will just wait and see."
Zhu Jianshen curled his lips, "You can wait and see, but I can't. They are not even close to the crown. I... how can I have so much time!"
"Calm down, your health is not that bad." Li Qing comforted, "Here, I'll give you a few injections."
"...No, you're serious!" Zhu Jian swallowed deeply, "I think it's fine, no need for acupuncture."
"I don't want you to think that."
Zhu Jianshen: "..."
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After a long journey, both of them were tired. After lunch, they began to catch up on their sleep and slept until the evening. After eating something, they fell asleep again.
I slept until early the next morning and finally made up for my drowsiness.
When Li Qing woke up, Zhu Jianshen was already awake, but he was too lazy to move and lay in bed quietly in a daze.
"If you're still awake, take a break and cut some watermelon first."
"If you want to eat it, cut it yourself." Zhu Jianshen snorted, resting his head on his arms, looking like he was out of energy.
Li Qing's face was full of black lines, "I mean Tai Chi."
"Don't fight, I'm too tired." Zhu Jianshen refused flatly, and said unreasonably, "My body is like this, why should I exercise as much as I feel comfortable?"
"Hey~ Your skin is itchy, right?"
"...Can you be gentler?" Zhu Jianshen said helplessly, "You are being brutal to me now. When I die one day, you won't feel guilty?"
Li Qing: "..."
"Okay, I don't care about you." Li Qing stood up, put on his shoes, and walked straight out.
Zhu Jianshen said hurriedly: "Go to the opposite side to pack some wine and food, and bring us a roast duck."
"You want to drink before you even get up. Do you think you'll live too long?"
"Bring some small steamed buns, and I'll eat the ones stuffed with mutton." Zhu Jianshen said. gōΠb.ōγg
Li Qing sneered: "I really gave you face, didn't I?"
"Can't you be more generous about the incident?"
"It's not a big deal." Li Qing said with a stern face, "Get up quickly, don't lie on the bed, and go out for a walk."
"I don't remember."
"Think again."
"...I've convinced you." Zhu Jianshen got up depressed and put on his shoes, "Where are you going?"
"Just take a walk, it's not too hot early in the morning, so it's necessary to do some exercise." Li Qing said, "Suzhou and Hangzhou are not only good for those famous places, but also for strolling around the downtown area."
"Yes." Zhu Jianshen stretched and walked to the side to wash up.
…
Xiaolongbao, small noodles, small cold dishes...the two of them had a feast.
The food here is very different from that in the capital. They eat meat dishes in the morning, but the cooking is very light and not greasy at all.
Of course, the reason for this is because of wealth.
Jiangnan was originally a prosperous land, and the opening of the sea for trade was a huge advantage. Silk alone created many jobs.
From planting mulberry and raising silkworms to spinning silk, there are dozens of processes, forming an extremely mature industrial chain, and silk-related industries can be seen everywhere.
Otherwise, the imperial court would not have placed the Weaving Bureau in Jiangnan.
Especially after the maritime trade was decentralized to the private sector, the people in Jiangnan benefited greatly.
The two of them were walking around the bustling street, walking and looking at each other. Zhu Jian's eyes were filled with joy and he sighed:
"It would be great if all the people in the world were as wealthy as here, and all the provinces, states, and counties were as wealthy."
Li Qing smiled and said: "The five fingers are not all the same length when they are stretched out. You can't be too greedy. This is pretty good."
"Yes, the population of the Ming Dynasty is too huge now. It is very valuable if everyone can have enough to eat. I am too greedy." Zhu Jianshen nodded lightly, "There has never been such a large population in the past dynasties. Only I, the Ming Dynasty... …Taizong is so wise!”
"Taizong is wise, but Sanbao also takes the greatest credit, okay?" Li Qing said: "Yongle beans and Xuande potatoes were all brought back by Sanbao. Even the spicy peppers used in hot pot were introduced by Sanbao from overseas. You can't do everything." Put the credit on your ancestors."
"Of course I know this. Who doesn't know the deeds of Sanbao Eunuch? Those slaves all regard him as a role model." Zhu Jianshen nodded with a smile, "Even Wang Zhi is the same."
At this point, he fell silent.
Li Qing also lost interest in chatting.
One of them thought of Wang Zhi, and the other thought of Sanbao.
After walking around a few streets, everything they could see was a scene of prosperity. The two of them had happy faces and happy hearts.
Then, the two went to the teahouse to listen to books.
In the Ming Dynasty, various kinds of entertainment are emerging one after another, and it has become the third largest entertainment industry after brothels and theaters.
The satisfaction of food, the accumulation of culture, and the strong national power have allowed the people to gradually move closer to spiritual enjoyment in addition to food and clothing.
The teahouse was overcrowded, and many of the people listening to the book were ordinary people. The development of industry and commerce gave them the capital to enjoy life.
Li Qing saw it and was happy in his heart, but besides being happy, he was also worried about the future.
In this era, the development of the dynasty to this extent has reached its limit. It is almost impossible to think about it again, unless... there is a huge explosion of technology.
But this... Li Qing can't do anything.
Not to mention him, even if he brought over a group of top scientists from later generations, he would still be helpless.
As the saying goes, a clever woman cannot make a meal without rice. Without the slightest technological foundation, anyone who comes over can only stare.
The only possibility is to develop towards industrialization, improve productivity, reduce the cost of goods, and thereby make money all over the world.
But the problem is...industrialization is linked to capital, and capital is linked to officials and gentry. If the officials and gentry are too strong, they will force the imperial power. If the degree of this is not managed well, it may be counterproductive.
Li Sin had to be cautious.
However, what is certain is that this is the best and most likely solution to the problem.
After a round, it was almost noon, and the two returned to the wine shop.
Tang Guangde was still enthusiastic and immediately asked the waiter to serve sumptuous food and wine, and called his son to accompany him.
Goodbye Tang Yin, Li Qing lost the excitement of yesterday.
The reason why I was excited yesterday was because of the visual impact caused by the romantic and talented man from my childhood movie and TV series suddenly appearing in front of my eyes.
After calming down, he was no longer excited.
However, perhaps because of that filter, Li Qing had a good sense of Tang Yin.
