Reborn in the Water Margin as emperor, built tanks to level the world

After Zhao Ji finished speaking, he casually broke off a small section from the branch next to him without waiting for anyone else to react.

The handle went to the snow next to it and started to draw in a similar way.

Everyone else present was quite surprised by Zhao Ji's willful behavior.

Because in the past, Zhao Ji was quite particular about what he wrote or what he drew.

Any slight imperfection in the calligraphy scroll would make him unhappy.

What's going on like this today?

But how did they know that the main reason why Zhao Ji didn't want to use a brush to paint was that he was afraid that his calligraphy and painting skills would be completely exposed the moment he put pen to paper.

You know, the original Song Huizong Zhao Ji was a master of calligraphy and painting.

But Zhao Ji, who came from time travel, is only slightly better at writing skills at best.

As for calligraphy such as brushes, it is terrible.

If he dares to paint and write again, won't others be shocked when the calligraphy comes out?

It is precisely because of this that Zhao Ji paints on the spot like this today.

Anyway, this kind of painting style is very informal, so it's not a big deal if it's a bit sloppy.

When the time comes, just smack it with your foot and there will be no trace left.

In this way, Zhao Ji used the branch in his hand to draw carefully on the snow in front of him.

As a courtier, Shen Kuo squatted on one side attentively and watched quietly.

Every time Zhao Ji drew a stroke, Shen Kuo's brows furrowed.

By the time Zhao Ji finished painting, Shen Kuo's two rather thick eyebrows were almost mixed together.

Because Shen Kuo had never seen the thing drawn by Zhao Ji with his own eyes before, and he had never dreamed about it even in his dreams.

After Zhao Jicheng completed the painting, Shen Kuo, who was sitting next to him, looked at the masterpiece on the snow. The question marks that emerged in his head almost crushed him to death.

After pondering for a long time, he tentatively asked Zhao Ji:

"Officials, what on earth is this?"

"Could it be the water container?"

"If this is really the case, then there is absolutely no need for us in the palace to do it again."

"Just pick up a few colorful glazed pots, and they can be used to hold water."

"Why let Wei Chen build it again?"

Zhao Ji smiled.

When looking at Shen Kuo, there was a look of helplessness on his face:

"Shen Aiqing, don't look at what I'm drawing on the snow right now. It looks like a water container with a stopper."

"But this thing is an indispensable part of that thing."

"You should look like this first, take it back and try it out."

"Remember, this object must be made of iron, and when it is cast, there must be no pores on the surface or in the inner wall."

"As for the appearance, it's okay if it's rough."

"But inside, it must be made extremely smooth."

"After closing the plug, be sure not to allow a drop of water to escape."

"As for the size..."

Zhao Ji pondered for a while, and then looked at the colorful colored glaze on the eaves:

"Just hit it according to the size of the glass."

"I don't know if Shen Aiqing can build it with her ability?"

Shen Kuo first squatted there, staring blankly at the paintings on the snow for a while.

Then he tilted his neck and thought about it for a while.

After he had gone through all the details of the scene in his mind, he suddenly turned his head and looked at Zhao Ji standing next to him:

"Guan Jia, this thing is not difficult."

"If Wei Chen wants to do anything, it can be completed in less than two days."

"At noon two days later at the latest, this object will be brought to the officials for preview."

Zhao Ji smiled and looked at Shen Kuo, his eyes full of approval:

"I think so, otherwise, your job as Minister of the Ministry of Industry will be in vain."

"Well, I'll let you do this. It's time to test your ability."

"If you do well, you will be rewarded in the future."

After Shen Kuo left, Zhao Ji and Liu Meiren visited the garden for a while and then turned back.

Along the way, Zhao Ji always talked more and Liu Meiren answered less.

It looked like he was thinking about something.

When several people walked to the door, Zhao Ji finally couldn't help it anymore.

So, he asked very gently:

"My dear concubine, I see that you always seem to be thinking about something along the way, but I don't know what you are thinking about?"

"Can you tell me something?"

The smile on Liu Meiren's face faltered:

"Ah, the official family."

"Actually, it's nothing."

"I am just thinking about the thing that the official family asked Master Shen to build. Could it be, could it be..."

Liu Meiren's voice became lower and lower, and two red clouds appeared on her cheeks.

This made Zhao Ji even more puzzled:

"You are talking about it, why are you saying you are shy?"

"My dear concubine, just say what you have in mind."

"Anyway, there's no one else here."

"No big deal, just whisper in my ear."

After hearing these words, Liu Meiren felt confident in her heart.

After slowly lying next to Zhao Ji's ear, he whispered:

"Could it be that the official asked Shen Shangshu to build that thing, but it was actually impossible to make it overnight?"

As soon as Liu Meiren finished speaking, Zhao Ji rolled his eyes and almost fainted.

Then the wry smile on his face was even brighter than eating a bitter melon from the root of a tree.

After a long, long time, I just said something that made me laugh and cry:

"My beloved concubine, then, that thing, how did that thing become a chamber pot?"

"Oh, forget it."

"I'm telling you now, even if I explain it clearly, it's still hard for you to understand."

"Why don't I explain it to you when I see the finished product."

Regarding Liu Meiren's interpretation, Zhao Ji actually had some expectations in his heart.

After all, what he just drew for Shen Kuo was only a small part of the steam engine.

To put it bluntly, that thing is the cylinder of a steam engine.

Although its function is simple, it cannot be ignored.

With the industrial capabilities of this era, it would be impossible to manufacture the cylinder as perfectly and as quickly as possible.

There is no way to talk about the steam engine in Zhao Ji's heart.

This move was to verify the possibility of a steam engine being manufactured in this era.

At the same time, it also confirmed Shen Kuo's loyalty to Zhao Ji in disguise.

If Shen Kuo had any second thoughts, he would definitely inform Cai Jing and others of Zhao Ji's whereabouts today.

……

When Zhao Ji and Liu Meiren finished their tour schedule for the day, they went to the large courtyard newly vacated for Liu Meiren.

Compared with Qianqing Palace and Kunning Palace, this courtyard is still dilapidated.

But compared to Liu Meiren's previous residence, it can be said to be a world of difference.