Of course, Zhao Hao agreed to Zhang Juzheng's request.

Although it would take at least four or five years for Mr. Zhang to be able to do this, and he might still be implicated in more than ten years.

But with Mr. Zhang's iron-fisted promotion for ten years, Zhao Hao believed that the flower of science would bloom all over the world and would no longer be abandoned because of people.

Qi Jiguang was also stunned. He didn't expect that Prime Minister Zhang would take this young man's theories so seriously!

However, Marshal Qi was one of the people who understood the crisis of the Ming Dynasty the most. He immediately understood that Zhang Xianggong had already stopped at nothing to save the nation - as long as he thought a method was useful, he would try it without hesitation!

Seeing Zhao Hao agreed immediately, Zhang Juzheng was also very happy. He turned to Qi Jiguang and said with a smile: "Besides, I called you two together today to make you a pair."

Then he explained to Zhao Hao in a matchmaking tone: "Although General Qi leads troops to fight all day long, he is also the most outstanding weapon expert in our Ming Dynasty. He modified and invented various fire attack weapons, and built large and small warships and chariots, making the government army's land and water equipment much better than the Japanese pirates."

Zhao Hao thought, of course, Marshal Qi is a rare military all-rounder. According to later generations, he can be the chief of the general staff, the chief of the general equipment, and the chief of the general logistics. In addition, his main job is the commander of the military region, and he is good at leading the army in battle...

To describe him as a compound talent is an understatement. He is the most versatile military genius in history.

Of course, this was also due to the imperfections in the Ming Dynasty’s military construction.

Then Zhang Juzheng introduced to Qi Jiguang: "As for Zhao Xiaoyou's science, he is best at inventions and problem solving. You can get closer to him in the future. Bu Gu thinks Zhao Xiaoyou can help you a lot."

"That's for sure." Qi Jiguang agreed with that and nodded heavily, saying, "There are too many areas in my army that need the help of science!"

Zhao Hao felt a little pretentious in his heart, thinking that we scientists are engaged in theory.

Inventing things and solving problems are the job of engineers.

The two cannot be confused.

Of course, now is not the time to be so clear, not to mention that you can get close to idol Qi.

"General Qi, just be sure that I am not a troublemaker for you."

He smiled modestly, then handed the gift box he brought with him to Zhang Juzheng with both hands and said:

"Speaking of helping, how about this, sir?"

Zhang Juzheng took it, opened it, and saw three exquisitely crafted brass tubes lying on the blue velvet lining.

Looking at the brass barrels, one long and one short, Zhang Juzheng couldn't help but blurt out:

"telescope!"

"My husband actually recognizes this thing?" Zhao Hao was slightly surprised. Apart from giving one to each of the eldest princess' family, he had never given it to anyone else.

"Hehe..." Zhang Juzheng smiled and couldn't give a direct answer. He couldn't say that it was the emperor who told me that he used this thing to spy on the lectures at Lingji Palace.

"I heard that this thing can make distant scenery close to your eyes." Zhang Juzheng said in a very understanding tone, then handed the short-barreled one to Qi Jiguang and picked up the double-barreled one to play with.

"Wouldn't it be very useful on the battlefield?" Qi Jiguang was indeed a genius. He thought of various uses for this item as soon as he heard it. "Scouts equipped with this item can detect the enemy in advance; commanders equipped with this item can help deploy troops; vanguard officers with such a pair of clairvoyance can seize the opportunity!"

"I didn't know General Qi would come. I can only make it up next time." Zhao Hao smiled apologetically.

"It's okay, let's try it first." Qi Jiguang couldn't wait to try it out, so Zhao Hao had to take the two of them to the yard.

Seeing their father coming out, the four brothers and sisters who were having a great time playing in the yard quickly scattered.

Zhang Juzheng's face darkened, but he did not lose his temper in front of the guests. Under Zhao Hao's guidance, he and Qi Jiguang each held a telescope and looked at the Donghua Gate two miles away.

Both idols are calm and steady, and of course they won't shout and scream like Wang Wuyang and Li Chengen, but they still played with it for a long time with great excitement.

After returning to the house, Qi Jiguang clasped his fists and praised Zhao Hao: "This is a magical item. It can greatly increase the preparation time of the government troops, especially when fighting against the Tartars. Your skills are amazing!"

"I am just a scientist who studies theories, and I have zero practical ability." Zhao Hao laughed at himself and accepted the praise from his idol Qi with a smile.

"Can this thing be imitated?" Zhang Juzheng asked the point.

"Yes. The principle of a monocular is very simple. It can be made with a pair of monocular lenses. With the outer sleeve, the cost is about fifty taels." Zhao Hao replied:

"The principle of the double-barreled one is a bit complicated, and the cost is also much higher. The one I gave to my husband cost two hundred taels of silver."

"So expensive?" Zhang Juzheng took a breath and felt a headache when he thought about the current financial situation.

"The cost comes from two sources: one is the East China Sea crystal, and the other is the lens polisher. In fact, it's mainly the latter, as there are too few people who can polish lenses."

Zhao Hao suggested: "If the court wants to make a large number of imitations, first, vigorously train craftsmen to polish mirrors, and second, find a substitute for East China Sea crystal."

"Materials and utensils..." Zhang Juzheng and Qi Jiguang said in unison.

Colored glassware is glassware with added color. Zhao Hao has seen transparent glass in the Princess's Mansion, which is not much worse than the East China Sea crystal.

"The glassware factory is in Liuliqu, Mentougou, and it is the property of the royal family. The technology of making glass has always been unique to the imperial palace." Zhang Juzheng thought for a moment and said, "Let's find a chance to ask His Majesty if we can transfer a group of craftsmen to the Ministry of War."

"Okay, if it doesn't work, let's leave it to science." Zhao Hao smiled faintly and said, "It's just burning glass, it's not difficult."

"That's great." Zhang Juzheng liked this kind of people who were brave enough to take on responsibilities and good at solving problems. He couldn't help but praise him: "If you can make suitable glass, Bu Gu will definitely reward you for it!"

~~

As they were talking, You Qi came in to report that lunch was ready.

"Just use it here today." Zhang Juzheng stood up without giving way and walked towards the outer hall of the study first.

Seeing this, Zhao Hao and the other two followed closely behind.

Mr. Zhang said that it was just a matter of eating, but the table of mainly Huaiyang cuisine was no less than the standard of a state banquet.

Not only are the chefs of high standard, but the ingredients used are also very rare and exquisite. In the Huaiyang cuisine of this season, the three fresh delicacies of the Yangtze River are the main characters, and all of them are present.

As soon as the steamed shad, pan-fried knife fish and stewed puffer fish soup were served, Qi Jiguang secretly swallowed his saliva.

Although he is from Shandong, he has been in the southeast for more than ten years and has long been fascinated by this delicious river seafood.

Besides, this is Beijing, which is thousands of miles away from Jiangnan.

Being able to eat a fresh Yangtze River shad is simply a treat like an emperor.

Seeing the two people's surprised expressions, Zhang Juzheng introduced with a little pride: "There are five sacrifices to the Imperial Ancestral Temple every year, and shad is used in two of them. The court set up a shad factory in Yanziji, Jinling, which is dedicated to catching and transporting shad to Beijing. I heard that they have a total of 14 ice boats, which are specially used for the dignitaries in Beijing to enjoy this food."

"However, Bu Guzhi was given by His Majesty." Zhang Juzheng said arrogantly, and invited the two to pick up their chopsticks and said, "Try it while it's hot."

After saying that, he took the lead by picking up a pair of chopsticks, and with his other hand, he held down his beard and put the white and tender fish meat into his mouth.

"This fish can't be eaten!" Zhao Hao suddenly said.

Zhang Juzheng was so frightened that his heart skipped a beat. What happened? Did someone poison him?

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