Borrow the day to change the day

() Zhong Jinwei grasped his own origin and it is better not to let Bi Ziyan know, at least Emperor Chongzhen didn't want him to say anything, so he avoided Bi Ziyan's question and answered Emperor Chongzhen directly: "Your Majesty, I only Knowing the raw materials and basic principles of making this cement, you need to practice it in practice, but it should not be difficult."

"Oh, listen to what Master Zhong said." Emperor Chongzhen felt a little disappointed when Zhong Jinwei said that he didn't know the specific method.

"There are many types of cement, each with different characteristics. I know that a basic cement is calcined with limestone and clay." Zhong Jinwei said based on his impressions when reading some time-travel novels.

If it weren't for reading time-travel novels, it might be impossible to understand many common sense issues. From this point of view, in order to prevent time-traveling and find that you don't know anything, it is still necessary to read time-travel novels.Zhong Jinwei thought to himself.

"That's all?" Bi Ziyan was a little unconvinced. Limestone and clay are very common things.If you really only need these things, the cost is estimated to be really high.

"Of course not. These two are the most basic raw materials. With these two, the most basic cement can be made." Zhong Jinwei replied.

"It's so simple, how can you tell Master Zhong that you still need to practice it?" Emperor Chongzhen was a little confused.

It seems that Emperor Chongzhen really grew up in the deep palace and didn't know the details of the work. Zhong Jinwei explained: "Although this cement only needs limestone and clay, I don't remember the ratio of limestone and clay. It needs to be obtained through practice." The best ratio."

The materials are too ordinary, even if the ratio is not remembered, I believe that if you do it in detail, you should be able to get the right ratio. It is not difficult, but at most it is troublesome.But is it really that good and has so many functions?Wen Tiren was a little worried that Zhong Jinwei was exaggerating too much, and it would be bad to be disappointed when it came out, so he asked Zhong Jinwei with doubts: "Uncle Zhongxing, is it really so useful?"

Zhong Jinwei nodded: "If you want to build a house or a bridge, cement alone is not enough. It's better to have steel bars." At this point, Zhong Jinwei suddenly remembered that Emperor Chongzhen had seen the photos on his mobile phone before, so he turned to Emperor Chongzhen and said: "Your Majesty, do you still remember the pictures on Chen's mobile phone? The very tall houses there are made of cement and steel bars."

After Zhong Jinwei said this, Emperor Chongzhen remembered and said, "Yes, it seems that this cement is really a treasure."

"Hand chicken? What kind of chicken is this?" Bi Ziyan didn't understand.

Zhong Jinwei chuckled, since he wanted to hide his origin from Bi Ziyan, he wouldn't seriously explain it to him: "It's a kind of chicken brought from my hometown, but it's a pity that it's not acclimatized to death."

Zhong Jinwei didn't want to give Bi Ziyan another chance to ask questions, so he said to Emperor Chongzhen, "Your Majesty, I feel that this cement should be tested as soon as possible, and then the formula should be kept secret. The cement can be sold by the imperial court to increase the revenue of the national treasury."

When Bi Ziyan heard that the revenue of the treasury had increased, he immediately forgot about it.He said to Emperor Chongzhen: "Your Majesty, I agree with Uncle Zhongxing's proposal. The national treasury has been running low year after year, so it is really necessary to raise money."

Emperor Chongzhen nodded, now is the time for the court to worry about money.He said to Zhong Jinwei: "Master Zhong, you dedicated this formula to the imperial court, and you are so unmoved by financial interests. I, I don't know how to reward you." The wealth contained in it.

Hearing what Emperor Chongzhen said, Zhong Jinwei suddenly remembered that this was just a suitable opportunity.So, he said to Emperor Chongzhen: "Your Majesty, if you say this, I really want to ask Your Majesty for a reward."

"Okay, Master Zhong, just tell me what reward you want." Emperor Chongzhen said there was no problem.

"Your Majesty treats me like a horse bone." Zhong Jinwei didn't directly ask for something, but said to Emperor Chongzhen with a smile.

Emperor Chongzhen was startled when he heard this, but Wen Tiren clapped his hands and praised: "Your Majesty, I think this method is appropriate, and if more Zhongxing uncles come out to offer treasures, is there no way for the court to raise money?"

Bi Ziyan listened on the sidelines, and hurriedly followed: "The minister seconded the proposal."

Emperor Chongzhen understood that Zhong Jinwei wanted to set himself up with him as an example, and let the people of Ming Dynasty dedicate their recipe skills to the court.But how many people will have Zhong Jinwei's high morals, it seems that it depends on how much I reward.

Emperor Chongzhen understood the crux of the matter, made a decision, stood up from the throne, and said: "Okay, when the cement is made, I will seal Master Zhong as the Marquis of Zhongxing. What do you think?"

In just a few days, he was promoted from Uncle Zhongxing to Marquis Zhongxing. This is really a flying speed.

In fact, from the earl to the marquis, the salary will not increase much, and some marquises are not even as high as the earl's salary.It sounds good, but the actual benefit is still in the hands of the emperor.But the ancients were good at this, and even many rich people wanted to give up their wealth to seek fame and fame. They knew that they could earn money after they lost their money, but fame and fame were not so easy to obtain.

Wen Tiren thought for a while, and said to Emperor Chongzhen: "Your Majesty, I think that this matter should wait until the cement is made to prove that there are indeed many miraculous functions that Uncle Zhongxing said, and then announce this matter. It will be worth a thousand dollars."

"That's what I mean." After Emperor Chongzhen finished speaking, he looked at Zhong Jinwei and said, "Master Zhong, what do you think?"

"I have no objection." Zhong Jinwei said.

"Okay, you need to be responsible for the experimental formula. Firstly, you can stop the mouths of dissatisfied people in the court, and secondly, you can personally guide it, which will get twice the result with half the effort." Emperor Chongzhen said again.

"No problem, I'll do this. I just need a venue. Well, I can just burn ceramics." Zhong Jinwei said that there is no problem, and he made a request by the way.

By this time, it was completely dark.Wang Chengen stayed on the sidelines for a long time, seeing that they were talking about the same thing, worried about Emperor Chongzhen's health, he came out again and said: "Your Majesty, it's getting late, it's time for dinner."

As soon as Zhong Jinwei heard Wang Chengen's words, his stomach grunted, which was clearly heard by everyone in the hall.

Emperor Chongzhen discussed two things in a row to increase the revenue of the treasury today. He was in a good mood. Seeing that Zhong Jinwei was hungry, he smiled and said, "Tomorrow, I will have a rest. I will invite a few of you to a banquet today, so we can have a New Year's dinner together in advance."

It is an honor to receive a banquet from the emperor, Wen Tiren and Bi Ziyan replied: "Thank you, Your Majesty."

Zhong Jinwei naturally had no objection, but it was not because he was honored, but because he was eating for nothing.

During the meal, Emperor Chongzhen talked about the function of cement again, obviously completely forgetting the sage's teaching of "eat without talking".

Zhong Jinwei was naturally happy to introduce various functions to Emperor Chongzhen. While talking, Zhong Jinwei suddenly remembered that it could solve many problems in the disaster area, so he said: "Your Majesty, I suddenly thought that this cement production requires a lot of coal, which is coal. Shaanxi, Shanxi are not Do they all produce this thing? We can organize the victims there to dig charcoal in exchange for food to survive the disaster year. Combined with Chinese and French, we can form a dragon."

"Oh, Master Zhong, what is a dragon?" Emperor Chongzhen asked.

Seeing that they had started talking again, Wen Tiren and Bi Ziyan stopped their chopsticks and listened attentively to what Zhong Jinwei had to say.

Zhong Jinwei told Emperor Chongzhen the idea he had just come up with: "Your Majesty, the imperial court used Chinese law and salt as a lure to attract merchants to transport grain to the disaster area. Then the imperial court bought coal from the victims with grain, and the victims would not Starving, the imperial court received charcoal and made cement, built roads and houses in the local area to sell the cement, and allowed some victims to work for relief. Of course, this process also requires the cooperation of the local government and their organizational strength.”

"Okay, the method Master Zhong said is great, and it will kill many birds with one stroke. I can't wait. The salt policy and cement need to be implemented as soon as possible. Don't worry about the local government. Whoever dares to make troubles on this matter, I will not take it lightly." Forgive me." Emperor Chongzhen patted the table.

Wen Tiren frowned when he heard that Emperor Chongzhen did not say any specific measures to supervise the local officials. He knew very well that the lower the officials, the easier it is to do bad things.

After thinking for a while, Wen Tiren said to Emperor Chongzhen: "Your Majesty, I propose that the degree of success of this matter should be included in the evaluation of local officials. A special inspector will be appointed to take charge of this matter."

Wang Chengen had no food to eat, so he just waited on the sidelines. Hearing Wen Tiren's suggestion, he showed his presence in a timely manner: "Slaves can also send servants to supervise secretly."

Emperor Chongzhen listened, nodded, and then asked Zhong Jinwei: "How does Master Zhong feel?"