Daming: Old Zhu, we agreed not to rush!

Chapter 296 Song Lian's Ideological Education
Inside the Niu Mansion.

Song Lian was writing, while Su Jing was polishing the lenses.

Because there is no professional machine to measure the prescription of the eyes, Su Jing can only adopt a stupid method, and ask Song Lian to try it out after polishing it to a certain level.

Until Song Lian was sure that there was no problem, he would polish the second piece and finally make the frame.

Zhu Biao on the side stood beside the two teachers, watching quietly.

Song Lian wrote vigorously, although he was old, but he held the brush, and his whole body exuded a feeling of vigor.

Song Lian's literary achievements are high, and calligraphy is naturally a master in the world.

When splashing ink, it has its own charm contained in it.

Su Jing sat aside, concentrating on polishing the lens carefully.

The uninterrupted friction of the lens is constantly weakened within a millimeter.

Switching back and forth between coarse and fine grinding wheels depends entirely on Su Jing's own feeling.

Looking at the two, Zhu Biao felt that these two teachers were rare talents in the world, and it was an honor for him to be taught by them.

After a while, Su Jing finished this stage of polishing, got up and came behind Song Lian.

But he didn't make a sound, because at the moment he was also attracted by the words written by Song Lian.

In her previous life, although Su Jing was not a master of calligraphy, she practiced very little calligraphy.

However, as a rich man, his family still has a collection of works by famous masters handed down from generation to generation, and he also has a certain appreciation ability.

Song Lian's calligraphy, together with another calligrapher Song Ke, is called "Er Song".

It is Zhao Mengfu's style, especially lower case, with the charm of Wei and Jin, and the laws of the Tang Dynasty, which can be said to be very good.

At this moment, Song Lian writes in lower case.

Calligraphy pays attention to one-step completion, so even though Su Jing came behind Song Lian, he didn't disturb him in any way, but just waited quietly.

Song Lian didn't finish writing until after a stick of incense.

"Whoo~~~~"

Song Lian breathed a sigh of relief, and took another look at the work he had just finished, very satisfied.

"It's so elegant and graceful, but still dignified and steady. It has the style of Zhao Mengfu, and there is no lack of traces of Wang Xianzhi's "Luo Shen Fu".

Su Jing praised with incomparable emotion.

Calligraphy of this level is still written by seeing it with my own eyes. If it was in my previous life, I might not be able to see it even if I spent money.

"It's wrong to praise it, how can it compare to Zhao Mengfu and Wang Xianzhi."

Song Lian immediately said modestly, but the smile on his face was extremely cheerful.

After all, whether it is Zhao Mengfu or Wang Xianzhi, they are both masters of calligraphy throughout the ages and are highly respected.

Especially Wang Xianzhi, although he is the son of Wang Xizhi, his calligraphy level is not inferior to that of his father, and in the name of later generations, he is even more prosperous than Wang Xizhi.

That is to say, in Su Jing's previous life, Wang Xizhi's influence gradually surpassed that of Wang Xianzhi.

At this time, it is already a great honor for a calligrapher to be named as having traces of Wang Xianzhi.

"Master Su has such a high insight into calligraphy!"

Zhu Biao said in surprise.

Just because he has seen Su Jing's brush calligraphy, which is Tongsheng's level, he has always thought that Su Jing's calligraphy is not good, and it should be because he doesn't like calligraphy.

Unexpectedly, Su Jing commented on Song Lian's words quite well.

"Why don't Uncle Renyuan come and write a picture?"

Song Lian said to Su Jing.

Hearing that Su Jing praised her handwriting so well, Song Lian also wanted to read Su Jing's handwriting.

"No, no, I still won't show my ugliness."

Su Jing immediately shook her head and refused.

Good guy, if his words were left in his previous life, he could barely speak them.

But now, in the era of calligraphy written by all scholars, there is only one word to describe it: shame!
Song Lian thought Su Jing was being modest, and said, "Uncle Ren Yuan can write whatever he wants."

"It's really unnecessary, Mr. Song, I know my name Niu Yi, it's hard to be elegant, and I won't lose my face."

Su Jing refused again.

Song Lian frowned slightly, and couldn't help looking at Zhu Biao who was beside him.

Zhu Biao's face showed embarrassment, it was so difficult for him to answer.

You can't say in front of Su Jing that his writing is rubbish.

Fortunately, Song Lian did not persevere, but looked at the lens in Su Jing's hand and said, "Could it be done?"

Su Jing shook her head and said: "How can it be so fast, Mr. Song, please try it first, tell me how you feel, and I will adjust."

Song Lian then took the lens and looked at it in front of his eyes, only to feel dizzy.

"No, I can't see clearly."

Song Lian replied immediately.

"it is good."

Su Jing took the lens again and began to polish it again.

At this time, Song Lian was also watching Su Jing's polishing process quite curiously. His appearance of concentrating on it was quite similar to when Song Lian was writing just now.

"This glass is already magical enough. It's really shocking that I didn't expect it to have such a function!"

Song Lian said with emotion.

Su Jing didn't speak, and was still concentrating on polishing the lens.

At this moment, Zhu Biao explained from the side: "Master Song, the reason why the lens can make people see clearly is because..."

Zhu Biao directly became a little expert in science popularization, explaining the principle of the lens to Song Lian in detail.

Is Song Lian the person who can become the imperial court's decree? Although he is old and can't react quickly, he still has the ability to think.

The most important thing is that this is Prince Zhu Biao's explanation, and Song Lian must listen to it, or listen carefully.

"So that's the reason. There is such a truth in this lens. Ren Yuanbo is really a genius."

Song Lian said with emotion.

He didn't fully understand Zhu Biao's science popularization, but he also roughly understood what the lens is for.

Zhu Biao took the opportunity to say: "Master Song, the principles contained in this lens can solve the problem of seeing things for the people of Ming Dynasty and the whole world. Is such a thing worse than reading the books of sages?"

Stayed by Su Jing's side for a long time and learned a lot.

Zhu Biao has long lost his idea of ​​ranking among scholars, farmers, businessmen, and Su Jing's theory of vocational education, and he is also the one who accepts it the fastest.

In the early years, he had been studying the Four Books and Five Classics with Song Lian, and he also knew the thoughts of a typical scholar in Song Lian's heart.

Although Song Lian didn't seem to have any opinions in front of Zhu Yuanzhang, in fact, he still didn't understand Su Jing's vocational education and the imperial examination education system.

Song Lian glanced at Prince Zhu Biao, nodded and said, "That's true. If glasses can be popularized, it will be good fortune for the common people, and the merits will be endless!"

One of the most important organs of a scholar is the eyes, which cannot be separated from reading and writing.

"So, Master Song, the purpose of Master Su's vocational education is to cultivate talents who can invent glasses and similar objects, not just to train some craftsmen."

Zhu Biao said to Song Lian: "It is very difficult to invent these things only by relying on illiterate people. There is a truth in it, which requires a clever mind to understand. Scholars are the best candidates."

Listening to Zhu Biao's words, Song Lian gradually understood.

"Is this the science that Uncle Ren Yuan talked about?"

Song Lian asked Zhu Biao, after all, a top literati must have enough brains.

Zhu Biao nodded immediately and said: "That's right, the process of inventing glasses is the process of discovering science, and why glasses can make people see things clearly is science, not just glasses, our basic necessities are inseparable from science." Relationships, such as the movable pulley mentioned before, as well as firecrackers, soap, etc., are all scientific applications."

"There are many scholars in Ming Dynasty, but the smartest people are all studying the books of sages and sages, and studying the titles of the gold list. Even if some people explore these sciences, they are only a minority among the few."

"I think that if Daming wants to grow stronger, it is not only necessary to do a good job in management, but also to develop scientifically."

Zhu Biao at this moment is simply Su Jing's substitute.

Song Lian was silent.

From childhood to adulthood, he grew up reading sage books.

Influenced by decades of sage books, he has long had his own thoughts.

The idea that everything is inferior, but the only one that is high in school is deeply engraved in Song Lian's mind like a brand.

For Song Lian, a craftsman is low-grade, and everything other than reading is low-grade.

However, Zhu Biao's words at this moment made him a little suspicious in his heart.

"Okay, Master Song, try again."

Su Jing adjusted the curvature of the lens again, and handed it to the dazed Song Lian.

"okay."

Song Lian froze for a moment, then took it and tried again: "It's still vague and uncomfortable, but it's much better than before."

"That means it's almost here."

Su Jing smiled and took back the lens, ready to continue polishing.

At this time Song Lian asked: "Uncle Renyuan, you were also a scholar, why are you addicted to these strange skills?"

This was the question Song Lian wanted to ask Su Jing the most, and he held it back for a long time.

If Su Jing was a mediocre talent, Song Lian would not think anything of it.

After all, there are too many mediocre people who are obsessed with strange skills and obscenity.

But Su Jing's talent and learning are obviously extraordinary.

So Song Lian couldn't figure it out, Su Jing was a scholar, why did he become a businessman later, and now he is delving into these things again.

Yes, even though Su Jing is making glasses for him, he still thinks it's a trick.

Decades of sage books are not for nothing.

Su Jing looked at Song Lian upon hearing this, and wanted to laugh.

But after thinking about it, I don't think it's necessary.

Under this feudal ideology, it is quite normal for Song Lian to have this kind of thought in his mind.

"Master Song, then what is not a strange skill?"

Su Jing asked back.

Song Lian replied: "There is a saying in "Book·Thai Oath" that strange skills are used to please women; Kong Yingda said: 'Wonderful skills are called strange skills, and obscene skills are excessive skills. The two are similar, but the technical basis The human body, cleverly refers to the utensils as different ears.'”

"These things are enough. Excessive research is just a waste of energy. Why bother?"

This is Song Lian's idea. After all, the ancient life described in the sage books is beautiful.

Su Jing got up and came to the copybook written by Song Liangang and said: "As far as calligraphy is concerned, it is enough to recognize it. Why do you want to study various forms of calligraphy? There are several writing methods alone. Isn't this too much study? Or is it Song Dynasty? Adults think that calligraphy is noble, so it is possible to study it like this, but the craft is cheap, so it is a waste of time?"

Su Jing's rhetorical question made Song Lian speechless.

According to his explanation, it seems that studying calligraphy has indeed become a so-called strange skill.

"Uncle Ren Yuan, you are sophistrying, it is unreasonable!"

Song Lian had no choice but to refute by saying such mindless words.

sophistry?

Su Jing looked at Song Lian who was a little anxious, and really smiled this time.

"Master Song, I've heard quite a few famous sayings, such as saying that everything is inferior but reading is high, and there are books that have their own golden house and books that have Yan Ruyu."

Su Jing smiled and said to Song Lian.

Song Lian immediately nodded and said: "That's right, these are the most famous sayings. Since Uncle Renyuan knows it, he should read the books of sages and learn from the sages. As for the way of craftsmanship, we really shouldn't waste time on it." .”

Su Jing continued: "Then Master Song thought about it, why are all the words that are handed down that are good at reading, and not all things are inferior but carpenters are good? Everything is inferior but blacksmiths are good?"

Song Lian looked surprised, and said: "Uncle Ren Yuan, what do you mean by this? Naturally, such famous aphorisms have been handed down because of good reading. What's so strange about it? The way of craftsmanship is inferior in itself, so naturally it won't Someone admired it."

"No, no, the most fundamental reason is that those who say these words are scholars."

Su Jing said indifferently: "Scholars naturally want to praise themselves, otherwise how can they ensure their status? It's like I made these glasses, which can allow countless scholars to see things clearly, but here, the job of making glasses is still the same. It's a lowly thing."

"Scholars have the right to speak, so scholars will try their best to put gold on themselves to make their status higher. This is the reason!"

The ass determines the head.

It took hundreds or even thousands of years for the status of scholars to gradually consolidate to the present level. How could anyone want to destroy it lightly?
Su Jing's words directly made Song Lian stand on the spot.

Those who say these are all scholars, so these good words are all praises for reading.

Readers have the right to speak.

……

At this moment, Zhu Biao's head was also immersed in Su Jing's words.

Su Jing continued: "I have never felt that reading is bad, but reading is not a reason to belittle other professions or craftsmanship, just like I can read, I can also make glasses, and even be a businessman."

"I can also be a firecracker, study potatoes and sweet potatoes, and be a carpenter... Why can't a scholar do these things?"

"The glasses I made can make scholars see more clearly. The potatoes and sweet potatoes I research can feed the stomachs of scholars. The firecrackers I improved can protect scholars. I have done so much for scholars. I still read, but I am not counted. Are you a reader?"

Su Jing's series of words directly made Song Lian's mind buzzing.

This is different from what he has received, and even runs counter to it.

Those decades of indoctrination of traditional ideas have become a shackle in Song Lian's mind, which cannot be easily untied.

After a long silence, Song Lian shook his head and said, "Uncle Renyuan, I don't know."

(End of this chapter)