Su Jing rubbed her nose and wrapped her clothes tighter.
In the yard, Zhu Biao is making clay embryos.
He has mastered the firing process, and what he needs to do now is how to let more air into the bricks while ensuring their solidity.
All kinds of weird clay embryos are placed one by one in the yard. There are all kinds of them.
Square, round, with big holes in the middle, small holes on the edges, and holes dug.
Su Jing did not interfere with Zhu Biao, and creativity should not be restricted.
After making a dozen clay embryos in a row, Zhu Biao stopped.
The next step is to put it into the fire chamber and start firing.
In order to learn how to bake bricks, Zhu Biao still spent a lot of effort.
The proportion of clay and other materials that should be added to the mud, as well as precautions when firing, temperature control, etc.
Zhu Biao spent all his efforts on this, first reading books, then finding people, and finally experimenting on his own.
The whole process is quite similar to Su Jing's usual style when doing experiments.
Although the experiments are not the same, the processes are similar.
In the process of firing bricks, Zhu Biao subconsciously applied the thinking of materialist dialectics to solve various problems encountered.
It seemed like he was baking bricks, but Zhu Biao found a way to understand materialist dialectics.
What he did was exciting.
Dongdong————Dongdong————
There was a knock on the door.
"coming."
Su Jing got up and went to open the door.
Who came to the door in this cold weather?
This small kiln is firing bricks, but there is no sound of gunpowder explosions before.
It shouldn't disturb people.
The door was opened, and what came into view was a familiar figure.
"Brother Wenying!"
Su Jing was a little surprised.
It's Muying, Muying is back.
"Mr. Su."
Mu Ying bowed slightly.
"Come in quickly."
Su Jing said sideways.
As soon as Mu Ying entered the yard, she noticed Zhu Biao who was firing bricks.
He was a little surprised, but before he could speak, Su Jing had already asked: "Brother Wenying, have you finished all your matters? Lang Xian's teaching went smoothly, right? The bamboo in this winter may be a little lacking in flexibility. "
"It's been taken care of. Mr. Su doesn't have to worry about the bamboo problem. The production of Wolf Xian is not complicated. It's time to do it again next spring."
Mu Ying replied immediately.
Su Jing's concern still made Mu Ying feel quite warm.
Su Jing is really interested in Lang Xian.
"That's good. If there's no problem, next year we can make sure the Japanese pirates never come back. It's best to wipe them out!"
There was a bit of harshness in Su Jing's words, which was not very similar to her usual easy-going nature.
For Japanese pirates, that is, in Xiaoli, this is a subconscious emotion that any simple Chinese in the past life will have.
However, Su Jing's emotions were a bit unfamiliar to Mu Ying.
Because in today's Ming Dynasty, Japanese pirates are quite annoying, but with constant wars across the country, Japanese pirates really can't be ranked first.
The main force of the Ming Dynasty mainly went north to suppress Yuan Ni.
"Mr. Su, these Japanese pirates are stragglers themselves, and they mostly harass them. I am afraid they cannot be wiped out at once."
Mu Ying looked at Su Jing and said.
Su Jing nodded and said: "I know this. Every year around the Qingming Festival, when the monsoon and ocean currents are on their way, the Japanese pirates would take boats to the shore and plunder."
"When the monsoon passes, they will slip away and completely follow the weather. It is quite slippery."
"But their home base is Ryukyu, which is also what we call Kuyi Island now. It's a big place. As long as the Ming Dynasty plans to build a navy, they can just smash it to pieces."
Listening to Su Jing's words, Mu Ying looked a little surprised.
"Mr. Su, please forgive Wenying for being presumptuous, but I have something to ask."
Muying said.
Su Jing nodded and said, "It's okay. If you have any questions, just ask."
Mu Ying asked: "Were any of Mr. Su's family members killed by Japanese pirates?"
If it wasn't for such a deep hatred, Mu Ying would never have imagined that Su Jing would actually want to kill Ryukyu Island and destroy the Japanese pirates' lair.
Mu Ying believes that Su Jing must know that although the Japanese pirates are from Ryukyu Island, the Japanese pirates are only a force in Ryukyu, not all of them.
"No, my hometown is not here, it is in Yingtian Mansion. All my family members died in the war. It has nothing to do with the Japanese pirates. It should be said that I have never seen Japanese pirates in my life."
Su Jing replied.
Su Jing doesn't have many memories of her family in this life.
It cannot be considered an ordinary family. After all, they have also read books and once had the status of a scholar.
He died in the war. Su Jing really didn't know which force or person he died in.
However, you can be sure that it has nothing to do with Japanese pirates.
Um?
Mu Ying was quite surprised when she heard Su Jing's answer.
He looked at Su Jing and said: "Mr. Su, then why are you doing this to the Japanese pirates..."
This is no longer just hatred, but gnashing of teeth, to a certain extent.
"Well..."
Su Jing was obviously stunned for a moment when asked this question.
After a while, Su Jing replied: "In Laizhou Prefecture these days, I heard about the atrocities committed by the Japanese pirates. I am really angry. I must crush my bones and raise my ashes to relieve my hatred!"
"Japanese pirates are cruel and unmerciful by nature. If they become stronger in the future, I am afraid they will be a serious problem for China!"
Su Jing's words were righteous.
It is inconvenient to mention this matter in future generations, but Su Jing will never forget the blood feud in his previous life.
Seeing Su Jing's serious expression, Mu Ying was shocked, or surprised.
Although Japanese pirates were a problem for the Ming Dynasty, they couldn't be as serious as the problem for China, right?
However, Mu Ying did not dare to take Su Jing's words seriously.
He finally said: "Mr. Su, the Japanese pirates are in Ryukyu, but it is a small country. Even if it is strong, what can it do? Besides, the Japanese have always been vassals. Why should we, the Ming Dynasty, have strong generals and armies, so be afraid of them?"
As a general of the Ming Dynasty, young Mu Ying led troops, guarded one side, and fought countless battles.
He has immense confidence in the Ming Dynasty's army.
He really couldn't believe how much of a threat a mere Japanese could pose to the Ming Dynasty.
It's just that we can't use it now. Otherwise, how could the Japanese pirates be rampant?
This is not pride, this is the self-confidence of being the founding general of the Ming Dynasty.
Zhu Yuanzhang had too many famous generals.
Su Jing looked at Mu Ying who was so confident and didn't know what to say for a moment.
Let’s talk directly about the tragedy that shocked the world that happened hundreds of years later in Yingtian Mansion?
"Brother Wenying, I have something to say, I hope you can remember it."
Su Jing said slowly.
Mu Ying immediately said: "Mr. Su, please speak."
Su Jing said: "If you fall behind, you will be beaten. The relationship between the strength of the Ming Dynasty and the Japanese country is not static."
"Just like the Spring and Autumn Period and the Warring States Period, before Qin's reform, did anyone ever think that Qin could sweep away the six kingdoms and unify the world?"
"The nature of the Japanese people is really hard to change. If one day our Ming Dynasty becomes weak and the Japanese country becomes strong, life will be ruined."
"I know the nature of Japanese people, so I say this."
In fact, there is no need to wait until hundreds of years later.
During the Jiajing period of the Ming Dynasty, dozens of Japanese pirates landed from Shangyu County, Shaoxing, and fought all the way to Jinling City. They were rampant for several months, killing and wounding as many as four to five thousand officers and soldiers.
This is simply a shame for Ming Dynasty.
If Zhu Yuanzhang knew about this, the coffin board might not be able to hold it down.
Only a few generations have passed, has Ming Dynasty become like this?
Mu Ying listened carefully to Su Jing's remarks, nodded and said: "Mr. Su's teachings, Wenying will take them to heart."
Like Zhu Biao, he is also thinking about materialist dialectics in his spare time these days.
Doesn’t the change in the relationship between strong and weak correspond to the development and change of things mentioned in materialist dialectics?
There is neither constant strength nor constant weakness.
Even if it is just a small country, it may become a major trouble for the Ming Dynasty in the future.
The more Mu Ying thought about it, the more she felt that what Su Jing said made sense. This Japanese should not be underestimated.
When I go back, I must report it to Zhu Yuanzhang, and I must not underestimate the Japanese pirates.
"Master Su, what is my brother doing?"
Mu Ying asked Su Jing.
He saw it as soon as he came in and was quite curious.
Su Jing replied: "Burning bricks."
Burning bricks?
Mu Ying looked at such a small stove and said, "Mr. Su, such a small stove may not be able to burn many bricks."
"When I was stationed before, bricks were burned in the military camp. I wonder how this is different from ordinary bricks?"
Su Jing smiled and said: "We will know tomorrow. Then we can turn on the furnace and see the results."
At this time, Zhu Biao had already started sealing the furnace.
Once the furnace is opened to bake bricks, it takes at least 24 hours. After closing the furnace, it is time to wait.
"alright."
After covering the furnace mouth with mud, Zhu Biao stood up and breathed a sigh of relief.
"Brother Mu!"
He turned to look at Mu Ying, quite happy.
Mu Ying nodded and exchanged a few words with Zhu Biao.
Life is very pleasant.
…
Ying Tianfu.
Department of household, degree branch.
Ma Zhiyuan's work became more and more tiring. His waist had been sore for many days and his eyesight was somewhat unclear.
High-intensity work is stressful for anyone.
But Ma Zhiyuan could only persist because work was indeed so busy.
take a vacation?
That is impossible.
Ask for leave?
It's simply not possible.
We don't have enough manpower to begin with, so where can I get you to ask for leave?
The only thing that supports Ma Zhiyuan is what he does, which is for the Ming Dynasty!
These tax and expenditure accounts may not seem very large at first glance, but when accumulated, the figures are quite significant.
The basis for the normal operation of the Ming Dynasty lies between these numbers.
If you want to do anything, you need money and food.
Therefore, among the six departments, the household department is also recognized by everyone as the fat one.
Ma Zhiyuan was naturally tempted, not by giving money directly, but by invitations to banquets and dinners, simple small gifts, and the like.
The keen Ma Zhiyuan knew that these were to slowly corrode himself, so he decisively rejected everything.
Even the wife of the housekeeper at home has given instructions not to accept any financial bribes.
When you are an upright official, you must do it to the end!
Ma Zhiyuan continued to persevere for the sake of perseverance in his heart.
The weather in Yingtianfu is getting colder and colder.
In the clothing stores on the street, cotton-padded clothes have also begun to be put on the shelves in large quantities, and the prices are naturally not low.
Because only rich people buy ready-made clothes, while poor people buy fabrics.
As a cash crop, cotton is not cheap.
Most people wear cotton-padded clothes again and again, and mend them again and again.
This is the life of ordinary people, and it is also Ma Zhiyuan's life at this moment.
Without money, it is really impossible.
It was dark, and Ma Zhiyuan dragged his tired body back home.
"Master, Qier is sick!"
As soon as he entered the door, he saw his wife saying anxiously.
Ma Qi is their son, only six years old this year.
"If you're sick, go see a doctor quickly!"
Ma Zhiyuan said immediately.
"Master, I have seen a doctor and prescribed medicine, but after paying the consultation fee, my family has no money to buy medicine."
The butler said with his head lowered.
No money to buy medicine!
Ma Zhiyuan stumbled and suddenly became nervous.
His son is his lifeblood, so nothing can happen to him.
But a penny can stump a hero. What can you do if you don’t have money?
greedy?
Ma Zhiyuan immediately shook his head.
I have persisted for so many years just for the ideal in my heart.
If you give up like this, how can you be worthy of persisting for so many years?
"If there are any valuable things at home, just pawn them first and wait until my salary is paid next month."
Ma Zhiyuan thought for a while and said.
My son's disease must be cured.
"Yes, sir."
The housekeeper nodded and immediately followed Ma Zhiyuan's instructions.
Ma Zhiyuan is just one of many officials in the Ming Dynasty who still stick to their true intentions.
At this time, in Fengxian Hall, Zhu Yuanzhang was furious and furious!
boom!
He slapped the table with his face, an angry look on his face.
And what makes him so angry is corruption.
Since the implementation of the anti-corruption system taught by Su Jing and designated by Zhu Biao, many corruptions have been suppressed invisible.
The guarantee of the system is indeed a powerful weapon.
But as high as the road is, the devil is as high as the devil. No matter what kind of system it is, there will always be loopholes.
In the face of interests, even if there are no loopholes, a hole can be pried out.
"The people in the Ministry of War are so courageous that they even waste the food and salary I allocated!"
Zhu Yuanzhang looked at the folder and saw that it was handed over by the Ministry of Revenue.
The content is also very simple. The food and salary allocated to the Ministry of War does not match the number of people actually paid by the Ministry of War.
To put it simply, they are just falsely reporting the number of people and getting paid for free.
As for whose pocket these free wages fell into, and who knew and participated, the Ministry of Revenue does not know.
After all, the Account Department is only responsible for checking the accounts. No matter how many things they want to check, they can't check it.
"Come here, summon Chen Ning, the Minister of War, to come over!"
Zhu Yuanzhang directly shook people.
Soon, Chen Ning appeared in front of Zhu Yuanzhang, and he was quite nervous.
Being summoned at this point would definitely not be a good thing.
"I pay my respects to Your Majesty."
Chen Ning knelt respectfully in front of Zhu Yuanzhang and lowered his head.
"See for yourself! This is the Ministry of War under your control!"
Zhu Yuanzhang threw the book directly in front of Chen Ning.
Chen Ning picked it up carefully, scanned it briefly, and said with a change of expression: "I deserve to die for my crime, but I really don't know about the food and salary. All approvals are done according to normal procedures, and I don't show any favoritism."
Earning empty wages is a big or small matter.
The amount in this word is not large, indicating that it is only within a small range.
There weren't many people involved, so it's understandable that he, the Minister of War, failed to observe the situation.
Zhu Yuanzhang looked at the frightened Chen Ning and said coldly: "I'll give you a chance to find out the whole story. If you can't find out, just come to me with your head!"
Chen Ning immediately said: "I obey your order!"
(End of chapter)
