The best county magistrate

"Everyone has worked hard all day. I'll treat you all to a drink when we finish work!" Yang Xuanchen shouted, and the craftsmen immediately cheered.

Zhao Yanli, who was standing by, was puzzled by his behavior. After the two men walked away, he started to ask.

"Teacher, these craftsmen are of low status, and you are the Junior Secretary of the Zhanshi Palace, and the Minister of Tongbao Temple appointed by the Emperor..."

When Yang Xuanchen heard this, his eyes became stern and his expression immediately turned serious.

As a person with modern thinking, I really don’t like Zhao Yanli’s rigid class concept.

"Zhao Yanli! If you still want to continue studying with me, then put down your damn airs and sense of class!"

"You must know that the people are the foundation of a country. Without these people, there would be no emperor and no court!"

He glanced at Zhao Yanli coldly and continued, "You must remember that the people can let your Zhao family sit on the throne, but they can also pull you down!"

"I hope you understand that only a monarch who loves his people like his own children can make this country prosperous and strong."

"You should be aware of the principle that he who wins the hearts of the people wins the world."

After hearing what he said, Zhao Yanli lowered his head in shame.

His father was from an aristocratic family. He relied on the people's support to get to where he is today.

Ever since I was old enough to understand, every time my father fought a battle, he would win the support of the people.

When I was a child, I saw my father and mother playing with those warriors. They never looked down on anyone because of their status.

It is precisely because of what they said and did that Dayan has achieved its current prosperity.

Thinking of this, Zhao Yanli's eyes when looking at Yang Xuanchen changed again, and his eyes were filled with admiration again.

"Teacher's teachings, Yanli will remember them."

As he said this, he bowed deeply to Yang Xuanchen.

Yang Xuanchen waved his hand and said with a smile: "Knowing is one thing, being able to do it is another. The task of entertaining these craftsmen will be handed over to you later."

"By the way, you can learn a little more about what science and technology is the primary productive force."

"Science and technology are the primary productive forces?" Zhao Yanli couldn't help but wonder.

The teacher is talking nonsense today. What is technology and what is productivity?

How can it be even more difficult to understand than that?

The two of them strolled around the villa for a while, and then sent people to prepare food and drinks.

As the villa was located in a remote area, the cooks and maids had already prepared the meals when they bought wine from the nearby town.

At the banquet, Yang Xuanchen saw that Zhao Yanli was still a little confused about the concept of "science and technology are the primary productive forces", so he decided to explain it with a more vivid example.

Yang Xuanchen smiled and said to Zhao Yanli: "Yanli, do you know how much flour one person can grind in a day if we use the old method to grind flour?"

Zhao Yanli thought for a moment and replied, "A person can grind at most ten kilograms a day."

Yang Xuanchen nodded, then turned to Mao Wuzi and Huang Laoer and said, "How much can we grind in a day if we use our newly introduced water-powered mill?"

Mao Wuzi scratched his head and replied with a smile: "A water-powered mill? That thing is very powerful. It can grind several hundred kilograms a day without any problem."

Huang Lao Er also agreed, "Yes, yes, yes, when the waterwheel turns, the flour falls down like snow."

Zhao Yanli opened his eyes wide in surprise.

I'm shocked. This water-powered mill is so powerful that it can do the work of dozens of people in a day!

Seeing that Zhao Yanli had gained some understanding, Yang Xuanchen continued, "This is the power of technology."

"It allows one person to do work that previously required dozens of people to complete, which is why technology is the primary productive force."

Zhao Yanli nodded repeatedly. He now had some understanding of what Yang Xuanchen said.

At this time, Mao Wuzi suddenly stood up, picked up the wine glass and said to Yang Xuanchen.

"Master Yang, although I don't quite understand the technology you're talking about, I know it can make our lives a lot easier."

"I toast to you and thank you for bringing us so many good things!"

Huang Lao Er also stood up and said, "Yes, yes, yes, I also toast to Master Yang."

"In the future, we should also learn more about science and technology and follow the big brothers in Qingshui County to learn well."

Yang Xuanchen accepted the toasts from the two with a smile, then said to Zhao Yanli.

"Yanli, you see, technology can not only improve productivity, but also bring people closer together and make them more united."

At the banquet, the atmosphere became more and more lively. While the craftsmen were tasting the food, they were listening to the conversation between Yang Xuanchen and Zhao Yanli, and were gradually attracted by this novel topic.

Seeing that everyone was very interested, Yang Xuanchen continued.

“Technology is like a magic key that can open doors that we never dared to imagine before.”

"For example, do you know 'Clairvoyance'?"

Mao Wuzi and Huang Laoer looked at each other in confusion, and Zhao Yanli was also bewildered.

Yang Xuanchen smiled and explained: "'Clairvoyance' is a telescope that allows us to see farther."

“Just like we can see the mountains in the distance from here, with a telescope we can even see the stars in the sky.”

Mao Wuzi's eyes lit up and he could see the stars? Isn't that a skill only gods have?

Huang Laoer was half-believing and half-doubting. I have little education, so don't lie to me. Can that telescope really see that far?

Zhao Yanli was curious. Telescope? This sounds amazing. I must see it for myself.

Yang Xuanchen looked at their expressions, a smile appeared on the corner of his mouth, and he took out a telescope from his arms and handed it to Zhao Yanli.

"Look from the small end and see if the moon in the sky has become much bigger."

Zhao Yanli took the telescope and, following Yang Xuanchen's instructions, he pointed the small end of the telescope at the moon and looked close to the large end.

In an instant, he was surprised to find that the moon, which was originally out of reach, became unusually clear, as if it was within reach.

Wow! This telescope really makes the moon look so big, it's really magical.

He tried to grab the moon with his hands, but no matter how hard he tried, he could not catch it.

"Teacher, why can't I catch the moon?" he asked in confusion.

With a thud, Zhao Yanli was hit hard.

"It would be amazing if you could catch the moon. All right, let Brother Mao and Brother Huang have a try too..."

Seeing Zhao Yanli's surprised expression, Mao Wuzi and Huang Laoer couldn't help but come over curiously.

Seeing this, Yang Xuanchen handed the telescope to Mao Wuzi and asked him to try it.

Mao Wuzi took the telescope and clumsily aimed it at the moon. When he saw it clearly, he couldn't help but exclaimed loudly.

"Oh my god! How come the moon has become so big and so clear?"

Huang Laoer couldn't wait to take the telescope and was equally amazed after looking at it: "This... This is really amazing, I can also become a clairvoyant!"

Zhao Yanli looked at their surprised expressions and turned to look at Yang Xuanchen who was smiling.

The teacher is truly an expert. The telescope is an amazing thing. If it is used in warfare, every move of the enemy can be seen right under our noses.

Are you worried about not being able to win the battle?

Yang Xuanchen smiled and said to them: "This is the power of technology. It not only allows us to see farther, but also allows us to do more and live better."

After hearing this, Zhao Yanli became more determined to study science and technology in depth.

The atmosphere at the banquet became more lively because of the topic of technology, and the craftsmen also began to discuss their understanding and expectations of technology.

Yang Xuanchen looked at all this and felt very relieved.

He patted Zhao Yanli, who was getting along well with the craftsmen, and said, "Yanli, these craftsmen have a lot of wisdom."

"You should work with everyone in the villa these few days, watch, listen and learn more."

When Zhao Yanli heard that he could stay here for a few days, he agreed without thinking.

This made Yang Xuanchen very happy. He hired the eldest prince as a worker for free. He could show off wherever he went.

"Then have a few more drinks. I'll ask Yang Zhen to come over in a while."

"Teacher, please don't leave. Drink some more..."

Yang Xuanchen ignored his attempts to keep him, waved his hand and walked away without looking back.

"Your mistress told me to go back to bed at 12:00 p.m., otherwise they wouldn't let me through the gate..."