Please, let me be a fool

Having said that, the tone was one of joking.

but.

It would be impossible for him to use his power for personal gain.

Because Song Gongwen is very clear that his current position is due to His Majesty's grace.

If at this time, start to use the power in your hands to seek official positions for others, it will be impossible anyway.

Not even with friends.

of course.

Song Gongwen knew it in his heart.

My friend is capable.

If you put it in the right place, you can definitely do something.

Therefore, although the tone was harsh, it did not mean to completely reject it.

And the reason why he did this was because he wanted to test the other party, so it was impossible to agree casually.

"Of course I don't mean that." Zhang Yingxing said: "You should have seen from my letters these days that I really want to do things for the court, especially in the past two years, I have traveled all over the mountains and rivers, and found that a question."

"That is, the lack of rainfall in the north can easily lead to drought, while the amount of rainfall in the south can easily cause floods. In short, it is drought followed by drought and flood caused by flood."

"Of course, there is another reason. From north to south, most of the time is by land, but land is slow and takes a long time. If a canal can be opened between the two, it will be completely different."

"Not only will it save a lot of time, but it will also bring the prosperity of the South to the North."

Speaking of this, Zhang Yingxing paused for a moment, and continued: "I don't know as much about internal affairs and economics as you do, but you should know what I mean when I say this."

really.

After Song Gongwen heard the words, he immediately fell into deep thought.

Indeed, a canal can be used to connect the south and the north.

Then the communication will be more convenient, and the economy in the south can also drive the north.

After all, in this respect, the north is inferior to the south.

We know from the fact that most of the gentry live in the Jiangnan area.

Especially since he thought of another point.

That is, the location of the capital is in the north and can be completely controlled.

But Jiangnan, because it is far away from the capital, it is difficult to control it at certain times.

And this canal is equivalent to connecting the two places, and it will be easier for the imperial court to control the south in the future.

It can be said.

Once the canal is opened, there are many benefits.

But soon, he frowned, and then said: "You have a good idea, but the question is, do you know how far the distance is from the north to the south? If you want to get through completely, you know how much time and money it will take ?"

"What you are saying now is a sentence, but it is too difficult to implement, not to mention how much money is there in the court now, how to do it?"

"It has nothing to do with me, I just offer opinions and ideas."

Zhang Yingxing smiled immediately, and then said: "But brother Gongwen, you still don't know enough about the terrain of our Great Wei. Although the distance between the south and the north is very far, according to my observations over the years, there is a river connecting this section of the road. .”

"Don't talk about opening a canal, you need to actually build a canal, just connect the various rivers."

As he said that, he took out a huge scroll of water maps from his ambition, and continued: "This is drawn by me, you will understand after looking at it."

Zhang Yingxing's traveling abroad for so many years was not for nothing.

Song Gongwen immediately took over the water map.

really.

The rivers in the north and south of the Wei Dynasty are marked very clearly on the above, not only the big ones, but also the small ones.

Even the most detailed map is completely inferior.

"This..."

Song Gongwen was a little speechless.

Then he glanced at his friend across the street, was he able to record the rivers of Great Wei in such detail after only going out for two years?

Of course, the details are the details, and it does not mean that the Grand Canal will be successful.

So what if there is a river connection?

There are still many mountains and rivers on this section of the road. How many people and how much effort will it take to dig them out?

It's not that he thinks the idea of ​​the canal is bad, it's because it's too time-consuming and labor-intensive.

The imperial court was already short of money, so they couldn't afford such a project.

Immediately, Song Gongwen put away the water map, and then said: "I remember a while ago, weren't you studying the art of iron smelting? There are also waterwheels and the like, why are you starting to draw water maps and terrain now?"

The two had exchanged many letters before, so he naturally knew what the other party was doing.

"Aren't you ignorant?"

Zhang Yingxing smiled, and then said: "Water map and terrain are just one of the many directions I study. In addition, there are iron smelting, weaving, salt making, weapons, and agricultural products. When it comes to agricultural products, I recently discovered that I bought an overseas product called a potato, which not only tastes good, but also grows extremely fast, how about it, are you interested in hearing it?"

this speech.

Rao Song Gongwen couldn't help feeling a little dizzy after hearing it.

There are too many, too complicated.

It has taken decades to study by myself.

But I didn't expect that the other party knew so much, and said it clearly and logically.

And every one of them sounds pretty good...

All-rounder...

Song Gongwen couldn't help sighing.

However, he chatted with Zhang Zhengming about many things today, and now he is indeed a bit big-headed, so he stopped and said, "Okay, brother Ying Xing, I know all about your talents, let's talk about you becoming an official." thing."

"I would like to know, if you know so many things, if you were to serve in the imperial court, where would you like to go?"

To be honest, if it is true what the other party said.

If you can understand all the things you have said, it is indeed a bit difficult to arrange.

"Where to go?"

After Zhang Yingxing heard this, he thought for a while, and then said: "The Ministry of Industry is suitable for me."

Ministry of Industry?

Song Gongwen nodded.

Indeed, the Ministry of Industry is indeed suitable.

However, he couldn't make the decision for the time being, so he immediately said: "Okay, I'll take note of what you said, but don't worry about being an official, the court has a lot of things to do now, and the northern border is still fighting, you can go and wait. "

During this period of time, as the Minister of the Household Department, I was very busy because of the war.

In addition to the mutual market at the border, the number of stalls in the south of the Yangtze River has reached mu.

He was really out of his wits.

"No problem." Zhang Yingxing said.

I have been traveling abroad for these years, and to be honest, I am really tired.

If you take office immediately, you will not be able to adapt to it.

But soon, he said again: "Speaking of war, Brother Gongwen, I heard on the way that that boy Hongzhi was promoted to the commander of Liao Town, not only became a general, but also destroyed Gaoyang Kingdom. Is this true?"

"How can it be fake?"

Song Gongwen heard the words, and immediately said directly: "However, this matter is indeed beyond my expectation."

The first time my son went to war, he destroyed a country.

It's hard for anyone to believe it.

"Shall I say it?"

At this time, Zhang Yingxing said: "Brother Gongwen, I told you at the beginning that Hongzhi is like me, and he will have a great future in the future. Now that his word has become a prophecy, how about it?"

"you're right..."

Song Gongwen nodded, also proud of his son.

But soon, he realized the problem in that sentence, and couldn't help but said: "What does it mean to be like you? That's my son, obviously like me!"

The son made great achievements in destroying the country, not to mention how good-looking he is, but now he actually said that his son ran like someone else.

How can I bear it.

"All right, all right, I won't argue with you anymore."

Zhang Yingxing yawned, apparently a little tired, and then said, "Brother Gongwen, get me a guest room. I've been on the road for the past few days, so I'm really tired."

"Aren't you going back to the teacher?"

Hearing this, Song Gongwen frowned slightly, and said: "Brother Ying Xing, although the teacher is scolding you, he still cares about you very much in his heart, and he is still asking questions today. You can wash up and go see the teacher, Du San years."

He still remembered Zhang Zhengming's concerned tone before leaving that courtyard.

Now that Zhang Yingxing won't go back, Song Gongwen thinks it's time to persuade him.

"Why don't I know that my uncle cares about me?"

Zhang Yingxing was silent for a while, and then said: "It's just that I can't do anything now, and my uncle is a strong person. If I go back like this, I will disappoint him. You also know that I want to be an official. Apart from myself, I want to be in the same place as my uncle." Prove it in front of you.”

"Even if you haven't read the books of sages, you haven't obtained any fame, you can already make a career and do your best for the country."

Speaking of it.

He took a deep breath.

Zhang Yingxing cared about what Zhang Zhengming scolded him back then.

The reason why I have learned so many things is also to prove that I am right on the other hand.

"It's... all right."

Song Gongwen wanted to say something more, but he also knew the temperament of this friend.

If you are in a hurry, I am afraid that you will not even be able to live in your own mansion. The best way is to let the other party stay and think of a way later.

Immediately, he did not continue to speak, but directly greeted the servants to tidy up a guest room.

As for Zhang Yingxing becoming an official.

Song Gongwen felt that a long-term plan was needed, at least an opportunity was needed.

Have talent, but also have a name!

that's it.

Zhang Yingxing lived in the Song residence for several days.

During this period, he almost stayed in the house and fell asleep.

There is no way, after walking for such a long time, and at this age, it is natural to have a good rest.

And that is this day.

Song Gongwen walked out of the mansion early.

Although there is no need to go to court today, it is the time for the imperial meeting, so you must be there early.

After all, too many things have happened this month. The battle between the northern border and Gaoyang Kingdom, as well as reforms, and this year's taxation will also come up.

As for Wei Yunyi in the palace?

I also got up very early.

In fact, he hasn't slept much in the past few days. Of course, it's not all about cultivation, but he is troubled by a problem.

As for the problem, it is actually very simple, that is, the excavation of the Grand Canal and the construction of Wei Zhidao. Wei Yunyi went over and over again, but he has never found a suitable candidate...