Hand over the jade seal first [Infrastructure]

Xiao Xuexing's question literally woke up Xiao Zirong, and he found that he was already living with an arrogant attitude unconsciously.

Because he feels that everything is backward in this era, and because he has a library in his mind, he takes it for granted that everything is under his control.

His respect for Xiao Xuan is out of respect for his elders, and it also means that he does as the Romans do.

Regarding Xiao Ji's closeness, he also felt that the other party was a cousin in terms of blood relationship, so they couldn't break up.

After all, Xiao Xuexing was the only one who really made him spend his time and energy on Taoyuan City.

However, this is not right.

He was able to make these things because of the backing of the library. It is true that others do not have libraries, but there is no shortage of talents in any era. He thinks that it is not good for thermal weapons to appear too early, so he thinks that he can decide the time when thermal weapons appear .

But who knows if Taoyuan City will directly research this aspect?

Taoyuan City is improving black powder recently, and Xiao Zirong just gave them some pointers. To make black powder more stable, a lot of chemicals need to be added. He subconsciously thinks that there is no such thing these days, so he just gave them some pointers. That's all.

However, the fact is that the gunpowder bamboo tubes produced by Taoyuan City are already very stable, at least when Xiao Xuexing took people to fight the Northern Wei Dynasty.

At that time, Xiao Xuexing brought a lot of gunpowder bamboo tubes, and during that process, neither the bumpy transportation nor the slightly hot temperature caused any problems with the gunpowder bamboo tubes.

The bombing camp did not even exist. Xiao Zirong didn't have the time to think about it at the time, but now that he thinks about it, gunpowder may have developed faster than he imagined in places he couldn't see.

Thinking of this, Xiao Zirong quickly asked Ah Yin to find the documents that Zhai Wei sent over.

Zhai Wei is really loyal and respectful to Xiao Zirong. Now that Xiao Zirong is the king of Jinling, he can't just look at Taoyuan City, so Zhai Wei also began to report good news and not bad news. Once successful, he will follow the experimental steps And all the experimental reports are sent over.

Xiao Zirong piled up a lot here, but he was busy recently, so he didn't have time to look at them.

Ayin and Aman put them away in different categories. Xiao Zirong asked them to find out the gunpowder. After looking down, he couldn't help sighing. Added it tentatively.

It's just that some things have different names, such as sulfuric acid, which was called green vitriol oil in ancient times.

I'm afraid many people don't know that florists have used sulfuric acid since ancient times, and even produced hydrochloric acid.

Some things are not absent, but have different names.

After Xiao Zirong read it carefully, he found that Zhai Wei had realized that the gunpowder bamboo tube was very restrictive, so he began to study in two aspects. One was to continue to strengthen the power, and the other was to use it. Big, then change to throwing.

Xiao Zirong stared at the document dumbfounded, feeling as if he saw the birth log of the grenade.

After putting down the document, he sat there thinking for a long time, and felt that what Xiao Xuexing said was right, even if he didn't listen to it and didn't intervene, it didn't mean that others couldn't research new things.

That being the case, he didn't seem to have to think so much.

The most important thing is that Xiao Xuexing finally said a very philosophical sentence: "Whether you do it or not, the casualties caused by the war will not change."

If it is a hot weapon, then the Northern Wei Dynasty will die more. If it is a cold weapon, then both sides will die in battle. The conclusion may be the same.

Even in the case of cold weapons, it is not surprising that a war will last for ten or twenty years. Both sides feel that they have the ability to defeat many parties, so the dragging time is long and more people die. It depends on which side cannot hold on first.

If it is a hot weapon, the opponent may find that there is no way to resist in the early stage, and if the opponent's confidence is broken, they will surrender quickly.

While Xiao Zirong felt that this statement was reasonable, he felt that things related to the war were very troublesome.

He simply sorted out all the techniques that may be used now, and then put them aside, ready to give them to Taoyuan City when they need them.

As for the research and development progress, he didn't pay attention to it, well, it's good to leave it to Xiao Xuexing.

He'd better pay attention to people's livelihood, such as Quyuanli and keel waterwheels. It's better to engage in these things to make him happier.

Quyuanli and the keel waterwheel were something he had thought about promoting for a long time. At first he planned to promote them for free, but after looking at the national treasury, he felt that it was not good to do so, because it is not that without Quyuanli, one cannot live. to a certain extent, so in the end it was decided to subsidize the treasury and sell it to the common people at a low price.

And this subsidy will continue until the next more advanced farm tool comes out and then the subsidy for Quyuanli will be cancelled.

The keel waterwheel is directly let to the local government. This does not belong to the individual, and there is no need to give any subsidies for public utilities. The money spent is let to the counties.

Xiao Zirong didn't act arbitrarily in this matter, but asked Chai Shuren first.

Chai Shuren was quick to learn about these common affairs. It is said that he used to be with a county guard, and now the size of Jinling Kingdom is no different from that of a county, so he has adapted well.

After hearing this, Chai Shuren asked, "How far does Your Highness want to promote it?"

Xiao Zirong said a little strangely: "Of course everyone can use it."

Chai Shuren thought for a while before saying: "If this method is followed, it would be good if [-]% of the people respond at the beginning."

And [-]% of the people may be officials who drive their families in order to save face for the King of Jinling.

Xiao Zirong was slightly taken aback after hearing this: "Why? Are you saying that the price is expensive?"

Chai Shuren shook his head: "According to the data of Taoyuan City, it is not expensive, but the common people may not be able to understand, most of the common people are often very stubborn, they are unwilling to change, if they don't trust the court enough, even you Give them something, and they may directly use it as firewood."

Xiao Zirong was directly shocked. He deeply suspected that Chai Shuren was scaremongering in order to prepare for the worst first, and be happy with any achievements afterwards.

He said a little puzzled: "This is something that allows them to grow more food, why don't they want it?"

Chai Shuren smiled wryly: "This...of course you can't understand their thinking, in fact they are like this."

Xiao Zirong was silent for a while and said, "Let me think about it."

Since Chai Shuren raised this question, it means that he has actually thought of a solution, but since Xiao Zirong said so, he swallowed the words very cleverly, anyway, this matter is not so urgent.

Xiao Zirong is actually quite anxious. It is already the end of October, and he will start preparing for spring plowing in January and February next year. The south will be planted earlier than the north, so his original plan is to promote as much as he can.

For this reason, all the carpenters in Jingkou were summoned to make Quyuanli.

Now tell him that ordinary people may not want to use it at all, and he is dumbfounded.

After being dazed, he directly searched for some information in his mind. To be honest, he didn't know what information to search for in this regard.

And then... eye-opening.

He never thought that there are so many incomprehensible people and things in the world. Some people are born lazy, and they eat the lambs and seeds sent for poverty alleviation directly. He never thinks about the future.

This is quite typical. The various examples in poverty alleviation really make people deeply lament the diversity of species.

After reading everything, Xiao Zirong gradually lowered his requirements. Originally, he wanted to let the entire Jinling Kingdom use Quyuanli first, and then radiate the whole country.

Now his request has become that it is their victory that [-]% of the people in Jinling Kingdom can use Quyuanli.

Xiao Zirong sat in the study and thought for a while, then turned around and came out to find Xie Lianyun.

Since the first exam, Xie Lianyun and the others have been waiting for the second exam.

Because of the cheating incident, the second exam has been delayed, and we have to wait for the punishment to come down. Later, even Chang Shi was withdrawn and replaced with a new one.

The second exam was restarted after Chai Shuren came to take over the work.

The second exam was originally scheduled for a few days later, but Xiao Zirong approached Xie Lianyun and asked, "Are you familiar with all these little ladies who are taking the imperial examination?"

Xie Lianyun nodded seriously and said, "We have a very good relationship."

Yes, it's not like many people think that girls get together to intrigue. They all have their own difficulties, and Xie Lianyun is the one with the best background and the most smooth sailing.

The rest of them feel a little desperate. Now that they have such an opportunity, they can't wait to hug each other tightly. If they don't hug each other, they will really have no future. Who is in the mood to fight?

Xiao Zirong nodded: "There should be 28 people left now. After the exam is over, these 28 people will be under your control. I have something to do for you."

Xie Lianyun blinked: "Ah? Isn't the exam still going to be eliminated? And after this one, isn't it the palace exam?"

After hearing this, Xiao Zirong smiled and said: "The palace examination is to select the top three as role models, and it is also set up like this because there are more students who come to take the examination. There are few of you, so why do you have to conduct the palace examination again? What's more, I also see you It's over, there's no need."

Xie Lianyun is smart, and knows that these little ladies cannot go to the main hall to accept the palace test like men.

As for being alone... the king of Jinling is also a man, so he might say something nasty when the time comes.

It's just that she is not reconciled, she has always wanted a chance to prove that she is not inferior to men, King Jinling's affirmation gave her confidence, but it was not enough, she also wanted to tell the world.

However, Xiao Zirong seemed to know what she was thinking and said: "Some things are not yet the time, and learning sometimes can't explain anything. If you want to prove it, you have to show the corresponding merits."

After hearing this, Xie Lianyun immediately asked, "What does Your Highness want us to do?"

Xiao Zirong narrowed his eyes slightly and said, "Making public opinion."

Xie Lianyun: "Huh?"