"It's such a mysterious and great country. I didn't expect that it had been invented so long ago. The word glass is really appropriate."
Kaos looked at the glass frame in his hand and felt that his previous thoughts were ridiculous.
Fortunately, he has already won the favor of Ming Emperor Zhu Yuanzhang. If glass is not good, there are always other opportunities.
He took out "The Travels of Marco Polo" again, which was the biggest motivation for him to come here.
It's a pity that the former Yuan Dynasty has been destroyed, and a new dynasty was born here.
Otherwise, there might be some use in mentioning Marco Polo.
Kaos is not impatient. He still has a long time and there will always be a chance.
After all, no matter what, this place is much better than that war-torn Rome.
the other side.
Lishui County.
In Su Jing's other courtyard, Zhu Biao and Zhu Zhu also began to receive scientific knowledge seriously.
Of course, after Su Jing gave a brief explanation of scientific classification, Zhu Biao chose physics.
Only physics is the ultimate key to changing the destiny of mankind.
This put Su Jing under a lot of pressure, even though he had done well in physics during his nine-year compulsory education and high school.
But there was no in-depth study in my subsequent career.
All I can say is, take it one step at a time.
Zhu Rui's interest in exploring the microscopic world of plants completely immersed him in it.
There are more and more exquisite paintings in his album.
The appearance, structure, and morphology of plant cells are all clearly depicted.
Zhu Ju's painting skills are constantly improving.
Little did he know that these paintings of his would become masterpieces handed down from generation to generation in the future.
Of course, it's not because the painting is beautiful.
On Zhu Biao's side, he and Su Jing were learning some common physical phenomena in life.
For example, what we are talking about now is the three forms of water and related knowledge, including the knowledge of freezing point and boiling point, and their mutual transformation.
Su Jing's teaching is not just theory, it is basically combined with practical teaching.
Although Zhu Biao didn't have much foundation in physics, he learned it very quickly.
The most important thing is that Zhu Biao has a good mind and has enough internal driving force.
Study for Ming's tomorrow.
It can be said that it is difficult to find a stronger driving force than it.
"Now I understand that water evaporation, liquefaction, and freezing are actually just a transfer of heat."
Su Jing had just completed the process of making ice from saltpeter in front of Zhu Biao.
Although the production of ice from saltpeter was discovered as early as the Tang Dynasty, it is no longer a rare thing now.
In summer, there are even businesses specializing in selling ice.
But the principle behind it has not been truly discovered.
Zhu Biao listened carefully and recorded carefully.
"Master Su, so the heat was transferred away and just disappeared?"
Zhu Biao asked Su Jing. He studied seriously and questions would always pop up from time to time.
"Of course not."
Su Jing said lightly: "Here, we have to mention a law of physics, the law of conservation of energy."
Conservation of energy?
Zhu Biao didn't understand, but he immediately wrote it down.
Su Jing explained: "The law of conservation of energy, you temporarily understand the energy here as heat, which means that energy will neither be created out of thin air nor disappear out of thin air, it will only be converted from one form to another form. , or transferred from one object to another, while the total amount of energy remains the same.”
The law of conservation of energy is one of the most basic laws of physics.
Zhu Biao recorded it carefully and recited it many times.
Su Jing looked at Zhu Biao quietly without disturbing him.
Physics still depends on the person.
Some people are quick to understand, while others are slow to understand and cannot force it.
The law of conservation of energy is the most basic law.
Even in her previous life, when Su Jing first learned it, she just memorized it by rote.
To understand something, just to do the questions.
But Zhu Biao obviously didn't have this idea now. He wanted to know the true meaning.
"Master Su, the total amount of energy remains unchanged, why can't we feel the transferred energy?"
Zhu Biao asked Su Jing.
Su Jing replied: "Because the energy is too small to cause the discovery of our senses."
"It's like a burning torch at night, emitting heat all the time, but if you stand far away, you won't feel the heat."
"But if a huge fire is burning, even if you stand farther away, you can still feel the heat waves."
Although Zhu Biao's question was quite simple, Su Jing answered it very seriously.
Physics is often about discovering the real laws of the world from some simple phenomena.
The two of them just asked and answered questions, and time passed quickly.
It's noon in a blink of an eye, and eating is the first priority, so all other things must be stopped.
In the Jinling Hotel, Su Jing, Zhu Biao and Zhu Ru were still in the original box together.
The Jinling Hotel seems to be particularly lively today.
"It's so satisfying! Those corrupt officials should be killed!"
"That's right, you even dare to greedy the food that the emperor used for disaster relief. You don't have to be too courageous!"
"Well done! I heard that the arrest of corrupt officials this time was done by His Highness the Crown Prince. Ming Dynasty is so lucky to have such an emperor and crown prince!"
A group of diners were talking about the recent food corruption case.
Compared with the last Guanglu Temple case, this one is obviously much bigger and involves many more officials.
Zhu Yuanzhang specially ordered to inform the world to set the record straight.
Of course, there is a process from investigating and judging a case to making it known to the world.
Therefore, there was a lively and joyful discussion in the Jinling Hotel at this moment.
Not only in the Jinling Hotel, but also on the streets of the entire Lishui County, this topic was being discussed enthusiastically.
After all, the common people nowadays are very interested in cracking down on corrupt officials.
This is top-notch gossip.
Both Zhu Yuanzhang's reputation and Zhu Biao's reputation have improved a lot in these waves of discussions.
“The crowd’s enthusiasm is very high!”
Su Jing said with a smile.
Even he saw such a scene for the first time in his life.
It seems that whether it is in the past life or in this life, times may have changed, but the things that everyone likes to discuss have not changed.
Zhu Biao looked at Su Jing and said, "These praises should be from Teacher Su. The students feel guilty."
In Zhu Biao's view, this disaster relief grain corruption case was entirely due to Su Jing.
If it weren't for Su Jing, I'm afraid this matter wouldn't have been discovered at all.
Those people who were affected by the disaster could only suffer unreasonable disasters, and the Ming Dynasty's treasury could only suffer losses as a result.
But at this time, Su Jing's name was not among those praised by the people.
Zhu Biao felt that he was ashamed of Su Jing.
Su Jing smiled and said: "What does it matter? As long as the corrupt officials are caught, besides, I like the compensation given by the court. It's very good. I don't like to be famous for this kind of thing."
Whether it was buying back all the relief food or introducing him to the glass business, Su Jing was very satisfied.
Just make money, there is no need to become famous.
No matter it is Lao Zhu or Zhu Biao, there is no need to worry about being resented by corrupt officials.
The emperor and the prince have supreme power.
But I am different. In this matter, it is better to keep a low profile.
Zhu Biao felt more and more guilty after listening to Su Jing's words. He had taken the credit from Su Jing and could do little to compensate.
"Master Su, in the future students must ask you to make them famous all over the world."
At the dinner table, Zhu Biao said solemnly to Su Jing.
Only such compensation can reduce Zhu Biao's inner guilt.
"Ha ha!"
Su Jing laughed and said, "Then I'll wait for this day, but you have to give me a good reputation."
Su Jing didn't think too much and just thought Zhu Biao was a student expressing his gratitude to the teacher.
He himself never thought that Zhu Biao's words would be implemented throughout his life in the future.
"Master Su, don't worry, the students will definitely do it."
Zhu Biao promised again.
Su Jing just urged: "Eat quickly. Only when you are full can you have the strength to study."
While the three of them were eating, they heard several noisy sounds.
After a while, it stopped again.
Su Jing didn't think much about it. People were coming and going in the hotel, and it was normal for conflicts to arise sometimes.
The manager of this store is pretty good, so this kind of thing is not difficult to handle.
"Master Su, the students are full."
"Master Su, the student is fine too."
Zhu Biao and Zhu Ru said to Su Jing.
Su Jing nodded and said, "Okay, let's go out to eat when we're full."
The three of them immediately left the box and prepared to go for a walk.
However, as soon as he reached the door, the shopkeeper stopped Su Jing:
"Boss, I have something to tell you."
The shopkeeper was sincere and looked hesitant.
Su Jing was a little surprised. This was not the emotion that the shopkeeper would have.
"What, what happened just now?"
Su Jing asked, subconsciously thinking of the noise that just happened.
The shopkeeper nodded and said: "A few government servants came here just now and had Overlord's meal again. They have come three times this month."
"The boss has also told me on weekdays that he usually lets them eat, but they not only eat but also take it with them. Each of them took two kilograms of wine when they left."
While speaking, the shopkeeper also looked at Su Jing carefully, for fear that Su Jing would blame him for this matter.
However, before Su Jing could speak, Zhu Biao couldn't help but said:
"The Yamen's meal is not enough. Do you still want to take some? Shopkeeper, how long have they been gone?"
Zhu Biao had an angry look on his face.
There is such a thing within the territory of the Ming Dynasty, it’s incredible!
I remember that during the uprising, my father had strict military discipline and officers and soldiers must not disturb the people.
He was loved by the people because of his good style. This can be said to be an important reason why Zhu Yuanzhang was able to conquer the world.
Hearing such a thing, he was naturally extremely angry.
"Niu Yi, calm down!"
Su Jing scolded, and then comforted the shopkeeper: "Okay, I know, it's okay, there is nothing wrong with what you did."
Su Jing will not transfer the responsibility to the shopkeeper, because this is not a problem that the shopkeeper can solve.
"Yes, boss."
The shopkeeper breathed a sigh of relief and respected Su Jing more and more in his heart.
"Master Su, do you want to condone such a thing?"
Zhu Biao looked at Su Jing with confusion in his eyes.
Su Jing just said lightly: "Go outside first, don't affect the business here."
The three of them quickly arrived on the street.
It was approaching late autumn, and there were obviously fewer pedestrians on the road.
Because heat is a precious resource in this era.
Staying at home can reduce calorie consumption, and reducing calorie consumption means you can eat less.
This is even more true in winter.
The reason for everything is so simple and simple.
Su Jing, who originally planned to eat, could only take Zhu Biao and Zhu Ru home first.
"Master Su, why don't you catch up with those government officials? This kind of thing must not be condoned!"
Zhu Biao said to Su Jing, he still remembers it.
Su Jing said lightly: "Doing business, that's how it is. This kind of thing is normal, arguing with them will only affect business."
In the past and present, times have changed, but business has not.
"Is that the end of it?"
Zhu Biao couldn't accept it. This was what happened under his nose. He really didn't understand Su Jing's indifferent attitude.
"Of course not."
Su Jing immediately shook her head and said: "I can tolerate eating and drinking for free, but it's really too much to take it with you after eating."
Su Jing also has her own bottom line. Faced with the occasional plundering of these petty officials, she can tolerate it as long as she can.
After all, the king of hell is easy to meet, but the devil is difficult to deal with.
But everything depends on individuality, and Su Jing's tolerance has limits.
"Then how should Master Su deal with it?"
Zhu Biao continued to ask, he really wanted to know what Su Jing would do?
Su Jing said calmly: "It's simple, just go to the county magistrate and clean up the officials, and the matter will be solved."
Zhu Biao was stunned. He didn't expect Su Jing's method to be like this.
He originally thought that Su Jing should write a petition and then file a complaint, following the step-by-step process.
Unexpectedly, he went directly to the county magistrate.
"Master Su, will the county magistrate listen to you?"
Zhu Biao suddenly thought of this question and asked hurriedly.
Although Su Jing has a high status here, to the outside world, he is just a businessman.
Are you a scholar, a farmer, a businessman, a county magistrate, or a scholar with a successful career? Will you listen to Su Jing?
As for bribery, Zhu Biao believed that it was impossible for Su Jing to do it.
Because if you really want to bribe the county magistrate, it will definitely cost more than the food and drink of those yamen servants.
Su Jing would not do this kind of unprofitable business given her character.
"Why, like your father, do you think that I am a businessman and it is impossible to get the magistrate to listen to me except by paying bribes?"
Su Jing looked at Zhu Biao and smiled, and she could see through Zhu Biao's inner thoughts at a glance.
"Students don't dare."
Zhu Biao immediately lowered his head and said.
Su Jing waved her hand and said: "It's no big deal if you just think about it. Strictly speaking, my methods are also related to money. What else can a businessman do if he doesn't play with money?"
"Master Su really wants to bribe the county magistrate?"
Zhu Biao raised his head and said in surprise.
Su Jing glanced at Zhu Biao helplessly and said, "Niu Yi, you have studied with me for so long in vain."
"As long as I adjust the business structure, the commercial taxes that the county can collect will be greatly reduced. Do you think it will be more urgent for him or me?"
The commercial taxes in the Ming Dynasty mainly included transportation goods tax and warehouse storage tax. Although the tax rate was low, there were many Su Jing industries in Lishui County.
If the business structure is adjusted and the business tax is reduced, it will be completely relaxed and casual.
So Su Jing's method is really achievable.
(End of chapter)
