Promotion Letter for the Chief Executive

Ping An found that no matter where she went, she was always working hard.

After finally arriving in Jiangnan, he originally planned to rest for a few days before going to Wen's house to meet Mr. Wen and Wen Chengbi by the way.As for the matter of the construction company, it won't be too late to talk about it after meeting Mr. Wen.

As a result, he hadn't moved yet, and Zhao Can brought him another surprise.

This is a piece of "Huang Chu Daily" run by the imperial court in the capital.And the headlines published in the newspapers were: The emperor reorganized the military battle bureau.

24 The yamen is supposed to serve the emperor, and it is regarded as a private service department, so it shouldn't be valued by so many people.But who made the military battle bureau special?So as soon as it happened, it was published in the official newspaper.And it also gave the headlines on the front page, occupying the most important and conspicuous place.

After Ping An read the newspaper, he understood what was going on.

It turned out that Zhao Can actually took out the plan for reorganizing the military bureau and carrying out streamlined and standardized operations that he had shown him before.

Ping An was a little helpless, he still remembered what Zhao Can said when he came up with this plan, he said it was not suitable now.Ping An also knew that without strong support, this kind of reform would be difficult to advance, so although a plan was made at that time, it only established the bow and arrow factory as an independent pilot.As for the rest, he planned to wait for Zhao Can to ascend the throne.

The results of it?Just because something happened in Qinzhou and it was found out that it was related to the people in the Bingzhan Bureau, Zhao Can unexpectedly brought up this plan in advance.

Ping An didn't know what to say.However, he also knew that Zhao Can was venting his anger on himself, no matter how many pushers behind him, but those who attacked Qinzhou were from the military.The reason why they did this is nothing more than jealousy.So Zhao Can simply reorganized the military bureau completely. During this process, there will definitely be personnel transfers. At that time, not only will these people not get any benefits, they will even lose their current positions.

This is a bottom line.

However, Ping An does not sympathize with these people. It is understandable to fight for interests, but it is not that simple when it involves human life.

Those craftsmen were recruited by Ping An through hard work. He once promised to let everyone live a good life.Before this happened, he did.But because of this, Ping An couldn't forgive these people who came to make trouble.

In the final analysis, this was Ping An's mistake, so he followed the emperor's request to leave the capital and the center of power, and handed over the matter completely.No matter how everyone played games afterwards, the bow and arrow factory in Qinzhou had nothing to do with Ping An.

This is something that can be expected by sight, so Ping An is not surprised.

He put down the newspaper in his hand and asked Kaiyang, "Is there a letter from your Highness?"

Kai Yang immediately took out Zhao Can's letter and handed it to him.

The contents of the letter are much more detailed than those in the newspaper.First of all, the emperor was very satisfied with the reorganization method of the Bingzhan Bureau, and planned to spread it to other places after the success here.As for the firearms, the most coveted part of the opponent, they were separated by the emperor and directly belonged to the emperor's jurisdiction, and no one else was qualified to intervene.Qinzhou's Firearms Research Institute also moved to Beijing as a matter of course.

Zhao Can in Qinzhou has also investigated clearly that the accident was caused by a craftsman who was bribed and detonated the gunpowder on purpose.Pensions have been paid and things have calmed down.The government expressed its attitude, and the facts were revealed again, but in the end there was no big trouble.

As for the artisan, it has also been controlled.But he didn't know much, he was just doing things with money, and he didn't ask anything at all.

But this trick is very effective, Zhao Can and the emperor's thunderous tactics, the other party has not benefited at all, and a real power department like the Military Bureau has been completely lost, so it is naturally impossible to remain unmoved.

After investigating in this direction, I found a lot of interesting things.Zhao Can has already started to make arrangements, but for a battle involving this level, it is bound to take a long period of preparation and struggle before it is possible to win.So Zhao Can didn't provoke rashly, and the other party didn't seem to have any intention of confronting him head-on.

In a short period of time, the DPRK and China should reach a delicate balance with the tacit understanding of the two sides.

This result is in line with Ping An's previous speculation. It temporarily restrained the opponent's actions and bought time for its own side.Because of this, Zhao Can did not elaborate in detail in the letter, and the rest of the matter can be discussed after returning safely.

After reading the letter, Ping An conveniently burned it.

Xu Wenmei watched from the side, and didn't ask what was in the letter. She just picked up the newspaper and asked, "Is it related to your coming to Jiangnan this time?"

Pingan said, "Master, you will know sooner or later, so it's okay to say it now." Then he talked about the bow and arrow factory.

Xu Wenmei also had business with the craftsmen over there, and she couldn't help but sneered and commented, "The dog jumps over the wall in a hurry."

Hearing this, Ping An couldn't help laughing.His master's mouth is still so poisonous, but what he said is also very reasonable.Directly killing people, it can be seen that the other party has no better way to deal with him.

"Several years of hard work, isn't it a pity?" Xu Wenmei asked.

He read the newspaper, and he naturally knew that after the reorganization of the Military Bureau, the Bow and Arrow Factory would no longer be as independent as it is now, and Ping An would no longer be able to directly control it.

It's a pity, of course, but Ping An always thinks it's more important to look forward, so he said with a smile, "If I could only see this thing in my eyes, I wouldn't be me, and I wouldn't be where I am today."

Besides, rather than saying that Ping An is concerned about the bow and arrow factory, it is better to say that he cares more about the iron mines in Qinzhou and the blast furnace ironmaking that he has promoted.Ping An is actually very cautious, and he always covers up the really important things.Compared with the cement factory where almost everyone knows about the news, only a few people know about the blast furnace iron making.

Even though the Ping An five-story building makes some people suspicious, they can't produce substantial evidence.

In fact, Ping An felt that the temptation this time might be aimed at this thing. ——Of course, what the other party's purpose is is actually not important anymore.Anyway, neither the emperor nor Zhao Can will let them get what they want.

Speaking of which, although Ping An had to hand over the bow and arrow factory after this incident, it was not without benefits.At least through this incident, the emperor began to use Zhao Can to do things.No matter what he thinks, these things will become Zhao Can's political capital in the future.

What Ping An is more concerned about now is that after the assembly line model is announced, it will definitely arouse a very wide discussion.

Of course, when people discuss today, they don't just get together and say a few words. They will contribute articles to various newspapers, and they will each have a newspaper when discussing.

Controversy, no matter what it is about, can be very enlightening for many people.Ping An is looking forward to this, and also wants to know what kind of things these people can discuss in the end.

No matter how many things he took out, it was useless. For this era, he can only backfire.But this situation cannot always be like this. These small changes will eventually lead to the thinking and creation of ordinary people in Dachu, and thus quantitative changes will lead to qualitative changes, allowing them to embark on the road of invention, creation and reform.

On that day, the mission of peace will be completed.Even if he doesn't do anything, they will figure out the right path by themselves.

Maybe we will take detours and go the wrong way, but isn't this the case with the progress of any era and society?

This is where the most fascinating part of history lies.

What Pingan didn't expect was that because of this newspaper, before he came to visit, the old man Wen Ningzhi took the initiative to send someone to invite him to be a guest.

Ping An had no choice but to take out all the gifts he had prepared, and then pay a visit.

When Mr. Wen saw Ping An, he immediately admired Ping An, and he was ashamed to praise Ping An, and then asked about the library in the capital.In this regard, Pingan naturally knew everything and talked endlessly, and the two talked very happily.

When the business was almost finished, Mr. Wen tentatively asked about Ping'an's coming to Jiangnan, and welcomed Ping'an on behalf of the Jiangnan Library. If he didn't want to go back to the capital, he could stay here.

Ping An didn't know whether to laugh or cry, "I came here this time to discuss these matters with you, old man, but I should not be able to stay."

Mr. Wen was not surprised, "I'm just doing my best. I should have thought a long time ago that His Majesty would not keep a talent like you outside." He paused, and then asked, "You know me, can you be here?" How long are you staying?"

"Go back before the Chinese New Year." Ping An said.

Mr. Wen nodded, "Before that, we have to work hard and worry about Jiangnan's affairs."

Naturally, Ping An didn't refuse, he had this intention in coming here.After a few more pleasantries, someone came in to report, saying that the eldest lady heard that there were guests here and was clamoring to come over.Hearing the words, Ping'an couldn't help but smile.

Mr. Wen said, "It's not an outsider, let her in."

"I heard that Ms. Wen has already engaged in a marriage. I wonder which family's Junjie it is? When is the wedding date?" He asked with a smile.

Old Man Wen said, "Jingming is also staying at home now to help prepare for the library. I think there will be many opportunities to meet in the future. As for the wedding date, it is set for next spring."

"Then I'm afraid I won't be able to wait." Ping An said.

Wen Chengbi heard this sentence as soon as he entered the door, and asked, "What can't you wait for?"

"I can't wait to see how you, Feng Guanxia, ​​get married." Ping An said with a smile.Probably because of such an oolong once, or maybe because Wen Chengbi is a very cute girl, and one of the women that Ping An rarely gets in touch with in this conservative era, so Ping An always holds her in her heart. kind of pity.

Knowing that she has a good home, I am naturally happy in my heart.

While speaking, Ping An looked at Wen Chengbi without a trace. After a few years, she looked a lot more mature, her appearance had fully grown, and she was a beautiful big girl.It's just that his temperament is still the same as before, and he is outspoken, saying that the wind is the rain.

Hearing Ping'an's words, she was not shy, and stared angrily, "Why can't you wait?"

"I need to go back to Beijing a year ago." Ping An said.

"Your Majesty demoted you here, why bother to go back, hum!" Wen Chengbi disdainfully.

Mr. Wen quickly reprimanded, "The child's mouth is not blocked!"

Wen Chengbi stood unhappily for a while, then looked at Ping An, raised his chin and said, "You can't stay to watch the ceremony, congratulatory gifts are indispensable. I know that you have good things here, if I am not satisfied with what you send, when the time comes I asked Jingming to accompany me to Beijing to find you."

When she mentioned Jing Ming, her tone was very natural, presumably the two got along well.

"I have already brought the gift," Ping An said, "Miss Wen can accept it. If you are not satisfied, I will ask someone to redo it."

"Where is it?" Wen Chengbi immediately asked excitedly.Ping An has all the good things in his hands, and they specially took them out as congratulatory gifts, and it can only be better.She was naturally thinking about it.

Ping An asked someone to lift up the box he had brought.The half-person-high clock was housed in a red lacquer box, and the people who lifted it were careful not to knock it.

It took Ping An a lot of thought to transport this thing to the south of the Yangtze River.Thanks to being reminded by a worker, the effect of using shavings as a shock-absorbing layer is not bad.So although the road is inevitably bumpy, it is not bad to send it here.Ping An has checked it before and changed the packaging.

Peonies are carved on the red lacquer box, which is very elegant.

With Ping An's signal, Wen Chengbi stepped forward to open the box, then involuntarily raised his hand to cover his lips, and let out a soft exclamation.

Because this clock really took a lot of work, the workmanship of the shell is amazing, and the work of making it is more troublesome than making the parts inside.The body of the clock is made of gold as a whole, inlaid with silver ornaments and pearls and gemstones. Except for the pendulum clock, the surrounding parts are made of tangled branches and lotus, which is exquisite and beautiful. When the sun shines, it looks resplendent.

Even though Wen Chengbi was born in such an aristocratic family and had seen countless good things, he was still experienced by it.

"What is this?" With a flush of excitement on her face, she asked Ping An.

She just finished speaking, and it happened to be the hour of the hour, and the bell struck a full eight times, the sound was clear and could be heard far away.Wen Chengbi was startled, and curiously leaned over to study, looking at Ping An with shining eyes.

Ping An couldn't stand it anymore, and said quickly, "This is a clock. There is a meaning called love at first sight. Although it is a bit early, I still wish you a happy marriage for a hundred years." Then he roughly explained how to keep it away and how to use it.

Wen Chengbi exclaimed in admiration, "The ingenuity is nothing more than that. Ping An, you made this thing yourself, right? ——It's hard for you to think of it!"

"It's not too difficult." Pingan smiled and said, "I thought you were going to get married, and you should give something to show off, so I gritted my teeth. Fortunately, I did not disgrace my mission."

Wen Chengbi glared at him, turned her head to look at the clock fondly, and after playing with it for a while, asked someone to carry the treasure back to her yard. Although she was reluctant to part with her, she did not forget the way of hospitality, so she stayed Talk to Ping An.

"Is this stuff hard to make?" she asked.Mr. Wen's complexion moved slightly, and he also looked over.

He is not like a girl, who first notices the beautiful appearance, so he is more interested in the principles that Ping An said before.

Wen Chengbi is not a well-behaved girl, so she is naturally very curious about these things.It was enough to be rare just now, but now I also thought of this place, so I asked this question.

Ping An originally came here with this thing, and originally intended to use this thing to introduce natural science to everyone, so naturally he knew everything.

Not to mention, Wen Chengbi is particularly interested in this kind of things that need hands-on work. She also has beads here, and immediately ordered someone to fetch them, and started the pendulum experiment.

When she was immersed in the fun of the game, Mr. Wen had already seen part of the meaning of Ping An sharply, and asked thoughtfully, "Is this the 'natural science' that Ping An said? intercommunication."

Ping An nodded and said, "Yes. All principles can be obtained from nature through observation and experimentation. This is science."

"It's quite interesting to hear." Wen Chengbi said, "I sometimes think, why do the four seasons change? What's the matter with day and night? Why do leaves fall? Where does the wind come from? Are these all natural sciences? ?”

"Yes." Ping An encouraged her with a smile, "You observe life very carefully. There are natural principles in these things."

"Do you know it's safe?" Wen Chengbi asked a little unconvinced.

Ping An shook his head, "It is impossible to know all the truths of nature. What you said are just the truths around you. If you observe carefully and search carefully, you can always get the answer. But there are still some things that are not. For example, how many things are there in the sky? Stars? How do they hang in the sky? Are there other people living on the stars? If we want to go to the stars, how can we do it? What is there beyond the stars? There are too many questions."

Wen Chengbi was fascinated by the sound, and subconsciously murmured, "Then where is the answer?"

"The answer is hidden around us, waiting for us to find it out." Ping An said.

At this time, Ping An didn't know that such a simple conversation would open up a girl's determination to pursue the truth deep in her heart, and she didn't know that the first female scientist in the future would be fooled by him.

He was just happy to discover that, in fact, everyone does not lack the curiosity to explore the things around them, but before that, most people have been at a loss for what to do.Even so, if we delve deeper into the dictionaries that have appeared before, we will find that some of them already contain these principles.

What he has to do is to remove the chaff and save the chaff, and then push everyone to discover more truths together.

"Ping An, how much does that clock cost? What if you don't need so many gold, jade and pearls?" Finally, Mr. Wen couldn't help asking.

In fact, he also wanted to study this thing, but it would be inhumane to rob his granddaughter.So Mr. Wen turned to Ping An for help.Anyway, since he can make one, he can make more.

Pingan said, "As long as you master the principle, making it is just a surprise, and it's not difficult." After a pause, he said, "I want to cooperate with the Wen family to do business with this clock, what do you think the old man wants?"

"Oh?" Mr. Wen became pensive when he heard this.

This business is naturally done, but why does Ping An make them cheap?After all, with his ability and background, it is not impossible to do it by himself.

Regarding this problem, Ping An said, "I'm just impatient to deal with these trivial matters." After all, he has enough things to worry about, and he really doesn't want to add more burdens to himself.

Mr. Wen was also a little helpless about this statement.But this kind of thing doesn't hurt him, so he naturally readily agreed.

In fact, there is another reason for Ping An besides being troublesome. After all, interests are the most stable alliance. How can it be possible to abduct the Wen family on board without paying?Moreover, he wanted to let Mr. Wen see what kind of profits his "natural science" could bring, and then he would devote himself to it.

In the capital, there are too many obstacles to do these things, so Ping An didn't intervene too much except to give Fu Yan a plan.Because according to his speculation, even if he wanted to revise books, he would probably start from the Classics and History Sub-collection, then the more complicated works, and then the unpopular medical divination and astrology. As for the natural sciences?Wait!

So we simply started from the more enlightened Jiangnan, and everyone worked together to share what they needed, which was also very enjoyable!

After having this entry point, Mr. Wen's enthusiasm increased a lot when he talked about compiling the book.Although the library has not yet been built, the old man also said that he can call up manpower to organize this work first and do it slowly.

Ping An is not greedy, nor does it seek immediate results.The first thing to do is to pick out the things related to natural science from the vast ancient books and compile them into a book.Then use this as the foundation to explore.

But the more basic the work, the more difficult it is.

If it weren't for the support of the Wen family, Ping An might not be able to accomplish this task in his entire life.

This is the biggest difference between him and the ancients.Ping An thought he had a good memory when he was in school, and he had recited many articles.But compared with these ancients, it is too far behind.Especially after the development of the Internet, no matter what information you need, you can find it just by searching. Ping An feels that his memory has deteriorated a lot, and sometimes he can't even write familiar Chinese characters.

But for the ancients, because books are so rare, every time they get a book, they will study and recite it repeatedly.I will review it frequently in the future.Later, the first thing for children to do in private schools is to memorize books, and the teacher will explain them word by word when they have mastered them.

Even in the imperial examinations, the boy's exams are also posted scriptures.Basically, it is similar to the fill-in-the-blank questions of later generations, fill in the next sentence for the previous sentence, and fill in the previous sentence for the next sentence.Even when taking the Jinshi exam, there will be an exam posting scriptures.