Mr. Tan held the notebook in his hand and said nothing.
This action made Tan Ao's heart tighten.
Over the years, due to the conflicts between the direct and side branches of the Tan family, his relationship with Tan Min has become much distant, but after all, they grew up together and understand each other's tempers very well.
Although Tan Min has an overly delicate face, loves to talk and laugh, and looks very easy-going, he is actually a very strong-willed person. He wants to be the first in everything, especially in academics. He would rather be the first than the second.
Especially now that I hold a high position, the burden will only become heavier.
Now when I encounter a problem that I don’t understand, or when I try to solve it myself but can’t even understand it, I’m afraid I’ll get angry.
I'm not angry about the question, but I'm angry about my own ignorance.
Imperial Physician Tan called him Third Uncle, but in his heart he always treated him as his younger brother. He was afraid that Tan Min would be unhappy, so he stood up and thought about how to get out of the predicament.
Unexpectedly, Tan Min's expression remained calm, even a hint of a smile. He handed the booklet back to the young man and said softly, "Sorry, I can't do it either."
After hearing these words, Imperial Physician Tan was stunned and looked at him in surprise.
The young man was also quite surprised: "My dear, you don't know how to do it either?"
Tan Min looked calm, pushed up his sunglasses, and said softly, "I should say I can't even understand it. I don't know what it is."
The young man originally found it strange. After all, in his opinion, the man in front of him, whose identity he did not know, was wearing a new cotton-padded jacket and carrying some novel items. He must be well-educated. However, he did not expect that he did not even know the most basic things.
However, the young man did not show any arrogance or disgust. Instead, he pointed at the numbers above seriously and explained them to Tan Min one by one.
Mr. Tan nodded as he listened. He not only quickly learned the Arabic counting method, but also asked in detail about charcoal pencils and paper.
In the end, I even copied a multiplication table.
Tan Ao, who had watched the whole process, gradually changed from surprise at the beginning to admiration.
Especially when he saw Tan Min bowing to a young commoner without any official title, he breathed a sigh of relief and whispered to Tan Ao, "Third Uncle's current magnanimity is truly admirable."
Tan Min, however, didn't feel proud at all. He calmly copied the multiplication table and said in a serious tone, a voice only they could hear: "There's a saying in the fairyland: 'When three people walk together, there must be one who can be my teacher.' When it comes to knowledge, there's no distinction between high and low. I don't know, but someone taught me, so naturally I should be grateful."
"It has nothing to do with official position?"
"It has nothing to do with it. Officials should be more sober and self-disciplined."
Tan Ao felt more and more respectful. Just as he was about to speak, he saw that the other party had put down the charcoal pencil, picked up the newly copied multiplication table, shook it, and shook off the fine charcoal powder on it.
Then, he smiled and handed the pen back to the young man, saying gently, "Thank you."
Perhaps it was his gentle attitude that emboldened the young man, so he looked at him curiously, then glanced at Tan Ao behind him, who was obviously no ordinary man either, and asked softly, "Where are you two gentlemen from? Do you know each other?"
Because the young man was looking at Tan Ao at the end, Imperial Physician Tan wanted to speak.
Unexpectedly, before that, Tan Minxian said: "He and I don't know each other, we are not familiar with each other, and we have never met before."
Tan Ao: …???
Then, Master Tan continued in a steady voice, "This is the Imperial Physician Tan from the Zhou Kingdom."
The young man was shocked: "The Imperial Physician Tan in the fairyland?"
Tan Min nodded: "Exactly."
Imperial Physician Tan, whose kinship had just been forcibly severed, looked expressionlessly at his third uncle and fellow apprentice: "Then who are you?"
Tan Min smiled. Although his sunglasses covered most of his face, the curve of his mouth revealed a hint of innocence and shyness. "I'm just a nobody, not worth mentioning."
The young man was unconvinced: "But judging from the way he is dressed and the things he is wearing, he is not ordinary."
Tan Min said calmly, "Because I'm a businessman, I came from Qi State. This time I came to the textile factory to check out the supply, and by the way, I came to see the progress of the students from Zhou State." He paused slightly, and sighed, "But when I got here, I saw that it was really impressive."
"They don't teach mathematics in Qi... Sorry, I'm not..."
"Yeah, I just haven't learned it. Sigh, your Zhou Kingdom is still better."
"My dear, you are right. Our governor treats us very well. The Zhou Kingdom is truly becoming more and more powerful."
“That’s great.”
Tan Ao sat there straight, listening to a Zhou man and a Zhou man disguised as a Qi man flattering each other in front of him.
After they left, they saw County Magistrate Yue, who had been waiting outside, approaching. However, Tan Min did not speak to him immediately. Instead, he turned around and gently closed the classroom door. Then he said righteously, "Don't tell them why I came here."
County Magistrate Yue was puzzled: "Why is this?"
Tan Min said seriously, "I have to hide my identity and cannot disturb the people's studies."
Yue Junshou's face showed enlightenment, and he bowed sincerely: "Your Excellency is absolutely right. You are truly a role model for us."
Tan Min nodded slightly, his expression normal, and left slowly.
Doctor Tan, who had been watching the entire process, didn't know how to react.
Whether he was pretending to be a Qi person and shifting the blame, or shutting up County Magistrate Yue, he always carried the baggage of being an official, but at the same time, he gave people a feeling that was impossible to refute.
In the end, Dr. Tan could only conclude that:
No wonder this person was able to be promoted quickly to the second rank. His adaptability is truly unmatched.
There are so many operations one after another that it’s hard to keep up.
At this time, County Magistrate Yue said respectfully, "The ribbon-cutting ceremony is about to begin. Would you like to join us, sir?"
Tan Ao’s first reaction was, how could this person take off the vest he had just put on?
But Tan Min's idea was obviously not that simple.
He smiled and took off his sunglasses, revealing his eyes, and looked at County Magistrate Yue seriously.
County Magistrate Yue had never seen Lord Tan before. When he occasionally came to Beijing to report on his work, he was always seen with his eyes blindfolded. This was the first time he saw his true face.
I really didn't expect the other person to be so elegant.
He was stunned for a moment, then quickly came to his senses and said hurriedly, "Congratulations on your recovery, sir. Why don't you come with me to cut the ribbon now?"
Tan Min said softly, "I won't go."
County Magistrate Yue was surprised: "Why is this?"
Tan Min said solemnly, "This factory is the work of the County Magistrate. The people should remember you, not me, and I should not be the one to reap the benefits. Furthermore, it is best not to publicize my visit to Dechang County, or the County Magistrates of the nearby counties will be upset."
After hearing this, County Magistrate Yue was deeply moved.
If it were another county magistrate, he would probably have to try his best to invite Tan Min, and invite him three or five times to appear not to be taking credit for it.
But Yue Junshou was really honest. He believed what Tan Min said and quickly said goodbye and left.
Even Imperial Physician Tan shook his head slightly at this action: "He's a good official, but he doesn't understand officialdom very well. No wonder he hasn't been promoted."
Tan Min put on his sunglasses and said, "There are too many 'smart' guys in Zhou. I wish everyone could be like him. When we return to the capital, it's time to rectify the situation. At least get rid of some of those smart people and let them learn how to do things without talking."
Tan Ao heard the deep meaning in his words and couldn't help but ask, "Do you really want me to hear this?"
All he could give him was a brilliant smile from Tan Min, but his eyes behind the sunglasses were filled with seriousness and sharpness: "Brother, you are now on the same boat with me. Don't even think about leaving early. I will listen to these things naturally."
After saying that, without waiting for Tan Ao's response, he slowly walked towards the factory gate.
And there, he met Xia Ying who was also going out.
Tan Min took a few quick steps and asked with a smile, "Where are you going, Immortal Lord?"
Xia Ying was filming the surroundings with his phone. He didn't put it down when he heard this. He just kept saying, "Let's go for a walk in the cotton fields behind."
"Can I go with you?"
"Sure, if you want to go, let's go together."
So, Tan Min grabbed Tan Ao and followed him.
The cotton fields do not look like they have as many instruments and equipment as in a factory. The most common thing is patches of snow-white cotton.
It is precisely this kind of scenery that, in the eyes of the two members of the Tan family, is more beautiful than any garden landscape.
Tan Min looked at it and whispered, "According to the Immortal Lord, these white things are the raw materials for the clothes I'm wearing?"
Xia Ying replied casually: "Yes."
"Use the stuff from the factory?"
"Yes."
Tan Min didn't ask how to do it specifically because he knew he wouldn't understand even if he asked.
However, he took note of this matter in his heart and planned to find a time to tell the governor of Yue County and ask him to write a detailed report and send it to him. He would then take it back to the capital and present it to King Zhou.
As they walked, they saw a pond not far away.
The Zhou State itself also had a waterwheel, but this waterwheel was obviously different from ordinary ones.
Not only is it huge, but it also runs automatically without wind. It looks like it is made of pure wood, but there are some techniques involved, not only traditional carpentry techniques, but also some wheels.
Xia Ying recognized it as a gear at a glance.
I think the person who can design something like this must be someone from the school.
Could it be that someone from the school’s related majors arrived early?
That shouldn't be the case. If there are related tasks, even if they cannot be connected to each other, at least the system task list will be updated.
Did I miss the notification?
Before Xia Ying could respond to the live broadcast on his mobile phone, he saw Kong Zhang appear next to the waterwheel.
Lord Tan didn't recognize him at first glance because his own young master was so different from when he was in the capital.
Although Prince Zhang was not the most outstanding among the many princes, as a child of King Zhou, he was carefully trained in etiquette and manners.
Everything, including the clothes you wear and the accessories you wear, must be carefully selected.
But at this moment Kong Zhang was very casual.
He did not wear a thick black robe, but a cotton coat on the upper body and long pants on the lower body. If it were not for his long hair tied up, he really looked like a student from Langyun.
Now he didn't have the airs of a young master at all, but was very down-to-earth. He sat on a small stool, holding a board with paper on it, on which was a vaguely visible form, on which Kong Zhang was writing and drawing.
Feeling the movement behind him, Kong Zhang turned back vigilantly, and the guard protecting him also reached out to hold the sword.
But before they could move, Gongzi Zhang raised his hand with a smile on his face.
He had studied in Langyun, so he naturally recognized Xia Ying. He stood up with a smile and prepared to approach these people.
But Gongzi Zhang suddenly stopped when he saw Tan Min.
Although he was wearing sunglasses, the lower half of his face was enough to recognize him.
After all, a man who looks like this is one in a million.
Kong Zhang hadn't received any news before, but now he suddenly saw Tan Min here, staring at him closely, and he became subconsciously alert.
But Master Tan stepped forward without a word, bowed, and said, "Sir, there is something..."
Gongzi Zhang interrupted him directly: "I'm not going back."
This put Tan Min in a difficult position, so he had no choice but to persuade him: "The king has been thinking about you for many days, please sympathize with the king's fatherly heart."
Gongzi Zhang pointed to the back and said, "I'm not going back because I want to see if this thing works properly. If something goes wrong, I'll be responsible."
"What is the connection between this thing and you, young master?"
"This is a picture I drew, it's related to nature."
As soon as these words were spoken, Xia Ying was already surprised before others could react.
He stared at the waterwheel, then looked at Kong Zhang, not knowing how to react for a moment.
If what this person said was true, and he really made this big thing, then considering that he had only been studying at Langyun Middle School for less than a year, this talent was truly rare.
I even want to get him a postgraduate degree...
The comments from those watching the live broadcast were filled with “???” and “!!!”.
But Tan Min didn't know how difficult it was to design this thing, nor did he know what it would be used for.
At present, for Lord Tan, everything else is actually additional, and the real priority is to bring back the prince and princess.
So he had no choice but to continue to persuade: "This is not the right path you should take, young master."
Gongzi Zhang was very persistent: "The factory implements the responsibility system. I am now the honorary factory director. If something goes wrong, I can't just run away secretly."
Xia Ying was curious: "You built such a big thing right from the start, aren't you afraid of failure?"
"I'm afraid. If I fail, the price will be high."
"What's the price?"
"I'll lose my job, go back to the capital, and become an ordinary young man who can only eat, drink and have fun. Sigh."
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