Chapter 165: Love in the Ancient Planes 25

Li Duan was full of doubts, but did not disturb them.

He stopped Jiang Lan after she finished her lecture.

"What are you doing? Isn't the Construction Department enough for you? Are you messing with other people's water conservancy again?"

Jiang Lan looked innocent, "Sir, I am innocent. I am just helping my colleagues solve a small problem, and I have no intention of overstepping my authority."

"What kind of formulas and theories do you have? Is this how you teach others? If there is any problem? You will be responsible?"

Although the tone of the Minister of Works was a bit aggressive, the core was still for her own good.

Jiang Lan was not a person who did not know what was good for him, and he immediately explained.

"Sir, this theory is not invented by me, but has been verified. For example, when building a dam, you need to calculate the water pressure, p=f/s, increasing the area reduces the pressure. p=pgh, which prevents the water pressure from increasing with the depth..."

Jiang Lan spewed out a bunch of formulas, which confused the Shangshu.

What is a fart? What is an Afu? What is an As?

[The host was talking so devotedly, but in fact, people didn't understand it at all. ]

[The Shangshu was just like me who was doing a foreign language listening test. ]

[Don't say that the Shangshu didn't understand. I, who studied physics, also gave all this knowledge back to the teacher. ]

[Facts have proved that even if the salted fish goes to other places, it can't stand up. For example, I... I can't do anything but eat. 】

Jiang Lan talked for a long time and found that the Shangshu frowned.

She just remembered that these professional terms were not known to others.

"p=f/s is the formula for calculating pressure. S refers to the area under force, F refers to the total force on the area, and P refers to pressure, that is, the force per unit area."

The Shangshu didn't understand it completely, but he couldn't help but pointed out the problem.

"Why can't we give it some elegant names? What's fart? It's really too inelegant. What's As? It's also very difficult to pronounce."

[P equals fart, so that's it. ]

[Hahahaha, host, you have to invent another theoretical system, it's really miserable. ]

Jiang Lan was well prepared and handed the booklet in his pocket to the Shangshu.

"These are simple symbols, convenient for writing and drawing. You can call them whatever you like. Formulas and everything are in them. You can take a look."

The knowledgeable Shangshu was stunned again. He even made a booklet specifically for this. This...

He flipped through it casually and found that it was full of formulas, and each formula used some small symbols he had never seen before.

He just wanted to study the notes under the formula, but Jiang Lan interrupted his train of thought.

"Sir, I have recently researched something else. Why don't you go with me and take a look."

Another invention?

The Minister of Industry was immediately interested. He put the booklet into his sleeve.

"Let's go and take a look."

This time, what Jiang Lan researched was the "cement" that was popular in the time travel community.

This thing is actually not as high-end as everyone imagines.

The stone is processed into lime at high temperature, and then soil, limestone, and iron ore powder are added in appropriate proportions. After being fully mixed, it is processed at high temperature again, and it will become a block after being air-dried.

At this time, it is added to the mixer for processing and becomes a powder, which is cement.

"This thing is a kind of adhesive material. Mixing this thing with sand, water, and stone can make concrete. Concrete is very strong and can be used for house construction, road paving, and even dam construction."

The Shangshu Lord couldn't help but step forward, shaking with excitement, "Are you serious?"

"What this humble official said is absolutely true. If you don't believe it, you can let someone do an experiment."

"If so, you have made a great contribution."

There are many waters in the territory of Xiguo, and water conservancy has always been a concern for the Ministry of Works.

The ancient method of building a dam requires the use of stone slabs or compacted soil to make the dam body. The stone slabs require a huge amount of manpower to cut and transport, which is costly, time-consuming and labor-intensive.

The dam made of soil has poor stability and is often easily washed away.

The rigorous Shangshu conducted an experiment to ensure that there were no mistakes, and then went into the palace with a piece of concrete.

That afternoon, Jiang Lan was promoted from the fifth-rank Yuwenlang of the Ministry of Works to the fourth-rank Gongbu Shilang. The speed of promotion was faster than riding a rocket.

Only officials of the fourth rank and above were qualified to enter the inner hall to participate in the small court meeting.

Among the civil and military officials of the Manchu court, Jiang Lan was the lowest-ranking official, and she consciously walked to the last position in line.

However, there are some things that she cannot keep low profile just because she wants to.

There are many big men in the palace, and she is the only woman, and a woman who is promoted quickly. How can she not attract attention?

Even the Emperor Xizheng, who is sitting on the high throne, noticed Jiang Lan.

"Hey, Jiang Lan also came to attend the court meeting today. I saw you at first sight."

Jiang Lan hurriedly stood out from the team and saluted.

"Your humble servant pays homage to the emperor."

The Emperor Xizheng was stunned for a moment when he saw her clothes, and then laughed.

"Jiang Lan, what are you wearing?"

Jiang Lan's current dress cannot be said to be inappropriate, but it is definitely ill-fitting.

The robe is too long, and it looks funny on her like a child wearing adult clothes.

"Your Majesty, the clothes that the Ministry of Rites gave me don't have the right size, so I can only make do with it for now."

"Hahahaha, this is the Ministry of Rites' fault."

Emperor Xizheng did not forget to mention the name of the Minister of Rites Wu Chengyu.

"Look, the only female official in our Xi Kingdom doesn't even have a decent piece of clothing. How do you do it?"

Wu Chengyu hurriedly stepped out and apologized: "I failed in my duty. This official robe has been made in a hurry and will be sent to Minister Jiang today."

Jiang Lan glanced at Wu Chengyu quietly, hoping that this big man would not be angry.

She decided to keep a low profile and returned to her seat, but was stopped by Emperor Xizheng again.

"Jiang Lan, don't leave yet. I have to praise you today."

Jiang Lan stood in the crowd, feeling everyone's eyes on her, and felt like a thorn in her back.

Big brother, are you sure this is a commendation and not a public execution?

[As a socially anxious person, I feel embarrassed even just watching. ]

[It's just like me being pulled to the podium by the teacher to speak. ]

[It's just like me being called by the leader at a drinking party. ]

[Trembling... trembling...]

Jiang Lan didn't tremble, but felt like a bird that stood out and was easily hated.

Emperor Xizheng was obviously using Jiang Lan as a typical case to warn others.

The first half of the story praises Jiang Lan's achievements, such as wooden oxen and flowing horses, cement, etc., and then it gets to the point.

All women are contributing to the Xi Kingdom, but some are just sitting there doing nothing.

All women know to sacrifice their lives for the country, but some are so bold that they ignore the law and directly shake the foundation of the country.

Jiang Lan is just an appetizer, and the main part is what comes later.

The officials in the palace looked at the smiling face of Emperor Xizheng with their eyes wide open, and then it suddenly became gloomy, and they immediately felt something was wrong.

"Li Chengyu, you are the Minister of Rites! You can't even handle such an important matter as the imperial examination! What's the use of you!"

Emperor Xizheng threw a memorial in front of him, "You have nothing to report on weekdays, just look at it yourself!"

Li Chengyu stepped out of the line, knelt down with a "bang", and kowtowed to apologize.

"I deserve to die!"

Jiang Lan happened to be standing next to him, and he thought that his knees were probably seriously injured when he knelt just now.

Serving the emperor is like serving a tiger, and it is true.

Emperor Xizheng was angry, and all the civil and military officials in the court did not dare to speak, and they all lowered their heads, fearing that they would be implicated.

"Investigate! Investigate thoroughly! Severely punish those who refuse to lend money! Dismiss!"

After saying this, Emperor Xizheng walked out angrily. All the ministers knelt down and shouted in unison: "Farewell, Your Majesty!"

The first day of the court meeting was so exciting...

Jiang Lan looked at Li Chengyu next to him with sympathy on his face, and suddenly a thought flashed through his mind.

Could it be that the evidence submitted by Yuan Qingci played a role in this imperial examination fraud case?