"Yes, it is called a pocket watch."
Fang Zheng was filled with emotion when he looked at his pocket watch.
I handed this thing over to the county before I left, and it was not until yesterday that it was copied and mass-produced.
Usually when he assigns a task, everyone in the county will devote themselves to it.
I didn't expect that a small pocket watch would take so long.
Judging from the letters from the county, the complexity of the workmanship of this thing gave the county's top craftsmen a headache. They first found a sketch artist, left sketches of each process and each component, and then began further research.
However, the benefits are also obvious. Taoyuan County has learned a lot of new structures.
Although I haven't fully mastered it yet, it shouldn't be a problem to imitate it one-to-one.
After all, this thing is not a high-end product like the chips of later generations. If you want to imitate it, you can still do it by rubbing it with your hands.
The pocket watch was an important step in persuading the court to open the sea.
Dajing's timekeeping tools were still relatively crude. Ordinary people basically told time by looking at the sky, which was roughly accurate, but was obviously not enough for the high-ranking officials of the court.
After using the pocket watch for a short time, Fang Zhengyi developed a strong sense of dependence on it. This extension of the senses is difficult to go back once you get used to it. Without the watch, he would have a serious lack of control over his life.
Modern people don’t feel much about this because there are timekeeping tools everywhere. However, pocket watches have a very important historical position. The refined concept of time will give rise to various systems that are only available in modern civilization, and refined labor cooperation can be realized.
It can be said that this is the magic weapon that leeks and office workers have as companions.
Because people love pocket watches so much, which are practical tools with luxury attributes, the continuous research and development of new products has led to crazy progress in various mechanical structures, causing explosive development of technologies such as gears and lathes, which can be called the mother of industry.
The two seeds representing destruction and creation in human civilization have fallen into Fang Zhengyi's hands at the same time!
Now it is time to bury it in the soil and wait for it to bloom and bear fruit.
However, this amazing thing that was supposed to shock the world turned out to be disappointing once it appeared on the stage because Fang Zhengyi exaggerated it too much.
Emperor Jing and all the officials obviously lost interest and thought Fang Zhengyi was just talking nonsense.
Emperor Jing asked with little interest: "What is the pocket watch used for?"
Fang Zheng was still very interested and said loudly, "Your Majesty, this thing can tell the time."
"Is that all?" Emperor Jing frowned. At this moment, many people had retracted their gazes and returned to normal.
There are so many tools for telling time. Sundials, clepsydras, and incense sticks can all tell time. This thing is superfluous.
"No! That's not all. Previous timekeeping tools could only record approximate time, but this one can be accurate to every moment!"
"Please allow me to personally deliver the gifts to Your Majesty and my colleagues first."
Emperor Jing waved his hand, signaling him to send it out.
Fang Zheng picked up the box, walked to Emperor Jing, and picked up the first pocket watch.
Not every pocket watch in the box is different, but their appearance is carefully designed according to Fang Zhengyi's plan and the official titles.
The one used by Emperor Jing was naturally engraved with an exquisite golden dragon, and was inlaid with gold and jade around it, which was very beautiful.
The dial inside has also been redesigned, using Chinese characters and adding a glass cover that was not in the previous design.
As soon as he got the pocket watch, Emperor Jing began to play with it with great interest.
This little thing is heavy and just the right weight to play with in your hand.
Especially there is a small button on it, and Emperor Jing pressed it naturally. With a click, the watch cover slowly popped up, with a very damped feeling.
When the lid is pressed back, there is another click, and the sound is crisp and decompressing.
Fang Zhengyi continued to hand out the papers. The second one was Li Yuanzhao. He took it impatiently and looked at it over and over again.
The third one was Guo Tianyang. Brother Guo had been very greedy for him. He gave Fang Zheng a wink and started to study him secretly.
Then they started distributing the money, and everyone immediately held up their watches and pressed the buttons continuously.
Until it was sent to Yang Yingcai.
Fang Zheng handed it over and said with a smile, "Master Yang, this is for you."
As the saying goes, one should not hit a smiling person. Yang Yingcai bowed and said, "Thank you, Lord Fang, but I have never given you a gift, so I won't accept the gift without any merit."
Fang Zhengyi whispered, "Sir Yang, although you and I have never gotten along, this is all out of my good intentions. Take it first, and if you don't like it, you can return it to me after the court session."
"But... I suggest you keep it. It's not a bribe, but it's really useful. You'll know later. When serving as an official in the court, is it more important to have a good reputation or to serve the people? Lord Yang, you have to think carefully."
Hearing his rare gentle voice, Yang Yingcai sighed and said, "Well, thank you, Lord Fang, for the gift."
People have already done this, and if you continue to say harsh words, you will be a failure as a human being.
Although Fang Zhengyi doesn't like him, since it concerns the well-being of the world, it's okay to be patient!
Seeing that he accepted it, Fang Zheng smiled and continued to hand out the gifts.
After everyone had been issued their handouts, Fang Zhengyi raised the pocket watch in his hand again and said, "Everyone, let me tell you how to use this pocket watch. There are two needles on the dial..."
"It's that simple. In addition, pocket watches may become inaccurate after being used for a long time. Before that happens, you should check your watches frequently to ensure that you are on time."
After hearing this, Emperor Jing and all the officials suddenly understood.
Looking carefully at the watch on his hand, the hall was silent for a moment, and everyone was waiting for the minute hand to move.
After two or three minutes, they raised their heads one after another, with surprise in their eyes.
As a timekeeping tool, this small pocket watch can be so precise. Wouldn’t it be much more convenient to arrange work schedules in the future?
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