Of course, no matter how detailed it is, it does not mean that the Grand Canal project will be successful.
So what if there is a river connection?
There are still many mountains and rivers along this road. How many people and how much effort would it take to carve them through?
It’s not that he thinks the canal idea is bad, it’s just that it’s too time-consuming and labor-intensive.
The imperial court was already short of money, and it simply couldn't afford such a project.
Immediately, Song Gongwen put away the water map and said, "I remember some time ago, weren't you studying iron smelting? And water wheels and other things? Why are you drawing water maps and terrain now?"
The two had exchanged many letters before, so he naturally knew what the other person had done.
"Are you ignorant?"
Zhang Yingxing smiled and said, "Water and terrain are just one of the many areas of my research. Besides that, there's iron smelting, textiles, salt making, weapons, and agriculture. Speaking of agriculture, I recently discovered an overseas plant called potatoes. Not only do they taste great, but they also grow very fast. Are you interested in hearing about it?"
This speech.
Even Song Gongwen felt a little dizzy after hearing this.
There are too many and too complicated.
I have spent decades studying on my own.
But I didn't expect that the other party actually knew so much and could explain it so clearly.
And each one of them sounds very good...
All-rounder...
Song Gongwen couldn't help but sigh.
However, he had already discussed many things with Zhang Zhengming today, and now he was really overwhelmed. He put his hand down and said, "Alright, alright, Brother Ying Xing, I know all about your talents. Let's talk about your official career."
"I'd like to know, since you know so much, if you were to work in the court, where would you want to go?"
To be honest, if it is true as the other party said.
If I could understand everything that was said, it would indeed be difficult to arrange it.
"Where are you going?"
After hearing this, Zhang Yingxing thought for a moment and then said, "The Ministry of Industry is suitable for me."
Ministry of Industry?
Song Gongwen nodded.
Indeed, the Ministry of Industry is indeed suitable.
However, he couldn't make the decision for the time being, so he immediately said, "Okay, I'll take note of your words, but don't worry about your official duties. The court is busy right now, and there's still a war going on in the north. You can go and wait."
During this period, as the Minister of Revenue, I was extremely busy with the war.
In addition to border trade, the land tax in Jiangnan was also based on land use.
He really is overwhelmed.
"It's okay." Zhang Yingxing said.
I have been traveling all these years, and to be honest, I am really tired.
If I were to take office immediately, I would indeed find it difficult to adapt.
But soon, he spoke again, "Speaking of war, Brother Gongwen, I heard on the road that Hongzhi was promoted to the commander of Liaozhen. Not only did he become a general, but he also destroyed the Gaoyang Kingdom. Is this true?"
"How could it be false?"
Upon hearing this, Song Gongwen immediately said, "But this matter is indeed beyond my expectations."
The first time his son fought a war, he destroyed a country.
I'm afraid it's hard for anyone to believe.
"I'll just say it, shall I?"
At this time, Zhang Yingxing said, "Brother Gongwen, I told you at the beginning that Hongzhi is like me and will have great prospects in the future. Now my words have come true. What do you think?"
"You're right..."
Song Gongwen nodded and was also proud of his son.
But he soon realized the problem with that sentence and couldn't help but ask, "What do you mean by 'looks like you'? He's my son, he clearly looks like me!"
My son has made great contributions to the destruction of the country, and he is so proud of himself. Now people say that my son is like someone else.
How can I bear it?
"Okay, okay, I won't argue with you anymore."
Zhang Yingxing yawned, obviously feeling a little tired, and then said, "Brother Gongwen, please get me a guest room. I've been traveling a lot these past few days and I'm really tired."
"Aren't you going back to the teacher?"
Hearing this, Song Gongwen frowned slightly and said, "Brother Yingxing, even though the teacher scolds you, he still cares about you in his heart. He is still asking about you today. Go wash up and go see the teacher. It's been three years."
He still remembers Zhang Zhengming's caring tone before leaving the courtyard.
Now that Zhang Yingxing refused to go back, Song Gongwen felt that he should try to persuade him.
"Don't I know that my uncle doesn't care about me?"
Zhang Yingxing was silent for a moment, then said, "It's just that I haven't accomplished anything yet, and my uncle is a strong-willed man. If I go back like this, he will be disappointed. You also know that I want to be an official. Besides for my own sake, I also want to prove myself in front of my uncle."
"Even if you haven't read the classics or passed the imperial examinations, you can still accomplish something and serve your country wholeheartedly."
Speaking of this.
He took a deep breath.
Zhang Yingxing cared about what Zhang Zhengming had said to insult him.
The reason why I learned so many things is that I want to prove myself right in another way.
"That's... okay."
Song Gongwen wanted to say something else, but he also knew his good friend's temperament.
If he is forced into a corner, he might not even live in his own mansion. The best way is to let him stay and then find a way out.
He didn't say anything else, but instead asked the servants to clean up a guest room.
As for Zhang Yingxing's official career.
Song Gongwen felt that he needed to take a long-term view and at least an opportunity.
Be talented, but also have a reputation!
that's all.
Zhang Yingxing settled down in the Song residence
, this stay lasted for several days.
During this time, he almost stayed in the house and slept soundly.
There's no way. After walking for such a long time and reaching this age, I naturally need to have a good rest.
And it was this day.
Song Gongwen left the mansion early.
Although there is no need to attend court today, it is the time for the imperial meeting, so I must arrive early.
After all, too many things happened this month, including the war between the northern border and Gaoyang Kingdom, the reform, and this year's tax revenue, which must be reported to His Majesty.
What about Wei Yunyi in the palace?
I get up very early too.
In fact, he hadn't slept much in the past few days. Of course, it wasn't all because of cultivation, but because he was troubled by a problem.
As for the problem, it was actually quite simple. Wei Yunyi had been tossing around in the two tasks of digging the Grand Canal and building the Wei Straight Road, but he still hadn't found the right person...
This also made him very distressed.
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