Zhuo Qihua

Shi Yu picked up the teacup and took a sip of tea.Putting down his teacup, he was silent for a long time, and said, "Behind Your Majesty, there is indeed an expert. This glass was made by that expert, but Your Majesty has never revealed who that expert is. I won't hide it from you, Guan Shangshu. What the expert brought to the Ministry of Industry was not just glass. Da Sima wait a moment."

Shi Yu got up and went to the antique shelf, took down a long box placed on the top, and then went back to the seat and sat down.He pushed the box to Guan Shangshu, who glanced at him and opened the lid.Guan Minghui exclaimed when he saw the contents in the box.Inside the box is a weapon that looks like a knife but not a knife, like a dagger but not like a dagger.

Shi Yu signaled, and Guan Minghui took out the knife from the box with both hands.Guan Minghui is the Minister of the Ministry of War and was born in Xingwu. The weight of this knife in his hand and the light on the blade are enough for him to judge that it is a good knife.

"This is?"

Shi Yu: "This is a stainless steel three-edged bayonet."

"Stainless steel triangular bayonet?!"

Shi Yu: "When I left the capital with General Dingyuan and Lord Yan, we wanted glass and stainless steel. Stainless steel is a metal that will not rust. Now I intend to use this stainless steel to make weapons, but the weapons must be sharp enough. It is hard and needs to be further refined into alloy steel. This three-edged bayonet is not yet at the level of alloy steel. His Majesty ordered the Ministry of Industry to continue researching alloy steel. This stainless steel is not yet announced, and His Majesty will wait for the treasury to be more abundant. , When the Ministry of Industry continues to research alloy steel, it will order your Ministry of War to make weapons with it. This stainless steel has a wide range of uses, so I won’t talk about it. Just talking about this weapon, once the three-edged bayonet penetrates into the human body... "

Following Shi Yu's explanation of the three-edged bayonet, Guan Minghui looked at the strangely shaped knife in his hand like a treasure.After Shi Yu finished speaking, he lowered his voice: "The blueprint of the three-edged bayonet was also handed over to me today, and naturally it was also made by that expert. As for what the expert gave back to the Ministry of Industry, Da Sima Naturally, I can know. Before, Gui Xie used the 'Dali King Kong Pill' to ask me to urge the Ministry of Industry to make a set of tools with stainless steel. After the young prince of Wu Shao's mansion was seriously ill, Hu Pengju, the chief doctor, came to me in person, please The Ministry of Industry will make a few more sets of tools like that. Two days ago, Shun Zuo Zuo personally went to the Wu Shao Palace."

Guan Minghui: "The Vigorous Vajra Pill was made by Shun Yuzu. As far as I know, the little prince was healed by Shun Yuzu."

Shi Yu nodded and said, "I don't know what that set of tools is for. But why did Hu Pengju come to look for me? I just reported the matter of stainless steel to Imam, and Imam took the set on the back. The blueprints of the tools were given to me, obviously I had prepared them long ago. Everyone said that Shun Shun didn’t like to dress up and was sloppy. I didn’t understand why he would be spoiled so much today. But Guan Shangshu thinks about it. The noble masters here are all close friends with Shunji. The appearance of that nobleman in Danyang Palace can be said to be gorgeous, but the result? Did he fall out of favor? It is said that it is because of She competed with Shunyu for favor, and she was disgusted by Jinshang. Jinshang doesn't even look at Shi Guiren's beauty, but she has a soft spot for Shunyu..."

Guan Minghui put the three-edged bayonet in the box, and said in a deep voice: "I came here today to hear Da Sikong's thoughts, because the more I think about it, the more impossible it becomes, but the more impossible it becomes, the more possible it becomes. Shunyu is just an ordinary servant, why did he send Wusi to protect him, and even sent Qin Zhongyi to his side. If that expert is really... Then the many favors for Shunji today, But it makes sense."

Shi Yu: "Could it be that your wife didn't reveal anything?"

Guan Minghui: "Your sister only knows that Shunji is very good at medicine. What's more, Guixie didn't say anything. It's also to avoid suspicion, so as not to cause displeasure. Your sister once told me that the matter of Shunji, The Guan family must follow the wishes of the present, and must not object. It is said that the honor and disgrace of my Guan family does not lie on the body of the noble lady, but on the body of the Shunyou."

"hiss--!"

Guan Minghui: "Mi Wanzhong approached Chen Changgeng in private, and wanted to borrow the help of the Metropolitan Procuratorate to participate in the company. Chen Changgeng refused at that time because he was not the only favorite in the world, and it was unreasonable to participate. Later, Chen Changgeng advised Shunxi should not be allowed to live in Fengtian Hall today, but there is too much thunder and little rain. Chen Changgeng is an old fox, I am afraid he has seen something."

Shi Yu: "I know that the eunuchs in the palace will not be happy if they say a few more words to Shunyu. Shunyu has no relationship with the officials of the previous dynasty, and even the Zhuo family. Yu broke the relationship, I'm afraid I also have the meaning of today. You and I really have to keep our eyes wide open, so we can't be confused."

Guan Minghui nodded solemnly, he came here to confirm some things.It's inconvenient for Mrs. Degui to tell her natal family about everything, if it gets to the ears of the Holy One, it will only be bad.However, the information revealed by De Guixie was enough for Guan Minghui to guess.To say that the person who is most curious about the master behind Emperor Yong'an is Shi Yu.After this court meeting, Shi Yu discovered some details that he had overlooked.As soon as the glass was given to the Holy One, the Holy One turned around and gave him the method of making the mirror.As soon as the stainless steel was handed to the sage, when he turned around, the sage gave him the blueprint of that strange tool.Every time the Holy Majesty gave him blueprints or formulas or novel prescriptions, it was always in Fengtian Temple, Danyang Palace!

What made Shi Yu even more suspicious was that the batch of dark glass bottles produced by the Ministry of Industry were all sent to Fengtian Temple.If the incendiary bomb is made by the general.The Holy Majesty sent the glass bottle to the general, and the general made it and then sent it to Beigu, there will always be traces to follow.There was only one time for food and supplies to be sent to Beigu, and that was the time when Pan Beigu went to Beigu.The general can't make the incendiary bomb and send it back to the capital, and then send it from the capital to Beigu.Most importantly, how did the general know how to use glass bottles to make incendiary bombs?He didn't even know that he was the minister of the Ministry of Industry.Only those who are very familiar with glass know that glass bottles can be used to make incendiary bombs.So Shi Yu has absolute reason to believe that the incendiary bomb was not made by the general.

"What did His Majesty send the general to do? Maybe... more important than stainless steel and glass... The general has been gone for more than a year..."

In a study alone, Shi Yu whispered to himself.

As soon as the incendiary bomb was fired, there was a strange atmosphere among the officials of the former court.Officials who can stand in court at the Tai Chi Palace are not stupid.Shi Yu and Guan Minghui can see some tricks, and others can too, it's just a difference.Emperor Yong'an was naturally aware of this atmosphere and knew it clearly, but he didn't say anything and let his servants guess.Even if someone guessed Zhuo Ji's body, it was just a guess without any real evidence.

Zhuo Ji is also busier as the time for Mingyu's production is getting closer.Emperor Yong'an called Shi Yu to Fengtian Hall alone after the early court that day, and gave him a thick blueprint.Shi Yu spread out his hands tremblingly, and wrote three words on the top - Microscope.He put away the drawings and bowed: "I will order the artisans of the Academy of Sciences to make them as soon as possible."

Emperor Yong'an: "This microscope is for viewing tiny objects. In the same way, there should be a magnifying glass for viewing magnified objects. There is also a telescope for viewing distant objects. It is this telescope, if it is used in wartime..."

Shi Yu's heart skipped a beat, and he immediately said, "I understand!"

"This matter still needs to be strictly carried out."

"Yes!"

Coming out of Fengtian Hall, Shi Yu's heart was pounding.Just as he was walking out, he saw a team of pickers stop in front of the hall, Shi Yu's heart skipped a beat.The picking stopped, and Zhuo Ji got off the chariot.Shi Yu's eyes widened involuntarily, and he quickly stepped forward to salute in three steps at a time: "Shi Yu, Minister of the Ministry of Industry, pay homage to Shunxiu!"

This is the first time that Zhuo Ji saw this Minister of the Ministry of Industry who was so tired that he had to ask for medicine everywhere. The last time Shi Yu went to Fengtian Temple to check his body, Zhuo Ji was in the rest room with the door closed. He didn't see anything about Shi Yu. appearance.Zhuo Ji nodded slightly, and said with a smile: "So it's Shi Shangshu. I heard that among the six volumes, Shi Shangshu has worked the hardest recently."

"Don't dare, it's my duty as an official."

Zhuo Ji: "Shi Shangshu must have something important to do, so I won't delay you."

"I send you my respectful congratulations."

Zhuo Ji smiled at Shi Yu again, and walked towards Qin Wen Dian.Usually the lords of the harem would not see the ministers even if they came to Fengtian Hall, because they would only go to Wensi Pavilion or Taoyuan Pavilion.But Zhuo Ji came to Qin Wendian this time, so he would have more chances to meet the minister.Usually Zhuo Ji would pay attention, and he didn't expect to meet Shi Yu by chance.

Shi Yu watched the other party enter Qin Wen Dian, then turned and left.Shi Yu didn't expect that he would meet this noble lord.The concubines and servants of Danyang Palace seldom see him, let alone the servants of the previous dynasty.As expected, this noble lord does not like to dress up as rumored.A braid, no hair, no hair accessories on the head.The clothes are luxurious Su brocade, but there is no ornament on the waist, there is not a single ornament on the whole body, and there is no makeup on the face.But even so, the appearance of this noble lord is one of the best.

What made Shi Yu even more aware was that this noble lord had an obvious smell of medicine.It is no secret that the Xiangfu Palace in Shunyuan has its own independent pharmacy.This noble lord must have just come out of the pharmacy.It was difficult for Shi Yu to connect this noble lord with the demon concubine of the previous dynasty.Although there were only two short sentences, the noble lord's attitude towards him was peaceful.But Shi Yu didn't dare to underestimate this noble lord, the nephew of the Han family was put under house arrest by this noble lord.As for the fact that Shun Yu was able to come to Fengtian Hall, Shi Yu automatically ignored it, so he wouldn't foolishly pick on this fault.

The speculation about Zhuo Ji and the unexpected meeting made Shi Yu even more impressed with this mysterious and low-key Shun Zuo.But Zhuo Ji took this meeting as a small episode and didn't take it to heart at all.After entering Qinwen Palace, Zhuo Ji first said: "I met Shi Shangshu just now, and he is not as old as your Majesty said."

Emperor Yong'an frowned: "Did you meet him?"

"Well, it happened that he came out, and I came back. Qu Baiyao has a problem that the medicinal ingredients are not enough. I have already asked Wang Bao to tell Brother Tong. Brother Yue is about to give birth, so I will not bother him. Your Majesty, I have been busy these few days. I want to go out of the palace, and I want to give Doctor Hu and the others a training session. This will be in time for them to train the military doctors returning to Beijing. There are also some urgently needed medical tools that need the help of the Ministry of Industry."

Emperor Yong'an was still thinking about the meeting between Zhuo Ji and Shi Yu, but Emperor Yong'an did not deny that he didn't like officials having contact with Zhuo Ji.It's not that Zhuo Ji is afraid that Zhuo Ji and the officials will get too involved in the struggle for power, or that he simply doesn't like it.Zhuo Ji's good, only he knows enough.

"Your Majesty?" Seeing that Emperor Yong'an was in a daze, Zhuo Ji pushed him.

Emperor Yong'an returned to his senses: "But you want to talk about surgery?"

Zhuo Ji: "I can talk about some simple things, mainly first aid knowledge. But for basic medical tools such as stethoscopes, the Ministry of Industry needs to do more."

Emperor Yong'an: "If you need anything, write a list, and I will ask Shi Yu to do it. The lectures will be held in Fengtian Hall. I will have someone close the annex of Wensi Pavilion, and you will be there. It is cold, and you go out every day." What should I do if I run out of cold. Mingyu is about to give birth again, in case he is also early, and you are not in the palace..."

Zhuo Ji was not afraid of the cold, but Emperor Yong'an cared about him, of course he accepted Emperor Yong'an's kindness.

"Then let's stay in Fengtian Palace. In fact, I don't want to go out of the palace. The wind makes my face hurt."

Emperor Yong'an was satisfied.

Mingyu's due date is November [-]th, and Mingyu's mother and elder sister-in-law went to the palace to take care of him.Before the serious concubines in the harem give birth, the mother's family can send female relatives into the palace to take care of them until the birth.Mingyu's main palace ear room has also been arranged, just waiting for his birth.Zhuo Ji was also worried that when he was not in the palace, he happened to meet Ming Xi who was about to give birth.Ming Xi is the first child, completely inexperienced, he especially needs Zhuo Ji by his side.

The condition of the fifth princess is very bad. Bai Shitong went to the doctor twice. With the stethoscope, the condition of the fifth princess' heart is more intuitive.Emperor Yong'an did not allow Zhuo Ji to take care of him, and Zhuo Ji would not be such a holy father.Having experienced the end times, his attitude towards many things can be said to be extremely cold-blooded in the eyes of others.In addition, the fifth princess was born by Shi Fangyun, Zhuo Ji also thought that he was not so merciful.Emperor Yong'an never named the five princesses, Zhuo Ji asked once, and Emperor Yong'an only said that according to the rules in the palace, no prince or princess with a serious illness after birth would have a name.Since it was a rule, Zhuo Ji didn't ask questions.

It was rare for Zhuo Ji to come back early, and Emperor Yong'an temporarily put aside the memorial and discussed some state affairs with Zhuo Ji.The patent law has been officially promulgated, and Zhuo Ji applied for the patent of toilet paper in the identity of Zhao Zhuo.The artisans of the Academy of Sciences are also actively applying, and they know the importance of applying for patents better than anyone else.

"I plan to go to the Academy of Sciences after the new year to see how the craftsmen are. Do you want to go with me then?"

Zhuo Ji: "Can I go? I'm the maid."

Emperor Yong'an: "Of course you can't go as a servant."

Zhuo Ji thought about it and shook his head: "That's not going. I want to add more 'Qubaiyao' and 'Huangyanxiao', and some other medicines. I also want to think about how to do business and become a 'little money-making expert'. Your Majesty from the Academy of Sciences will tell me when he comes back. But I can write a few questions to His Majesty, and His Majesty can test them or point them to a research direction. In the future, the country will definitely establish a comprehensive school. Only the imperial examination It's too restrictive. Of course, that's a long time in the future."

"Alright. Originally I asked you to go that way. Since you don't want to go, then I will come back and tell you in detail."

While the two were talking, Zhang Xian pushed the door and walked in hastily: "Long live, Mr. Shi Gui was crying and shouting outside Tao Yuan Pavilion. He wants to see Shun Yu."

Emperor Yong'an immediately became angry: "You are acting like a demon again! Drag her back!"

"Your Majesty." Zhuo Ji pressed Emperor Yong'an's hand to keep him from getting angry, and then looked at Zhang Xian: "Why did she see me?"

Zhang Xian: "Mr. Shi Gui cried out and told him to save the fifth princess."

Zhuo Ji stood up: "I'll go and have a look."

"Don't go!"

Zhuo Ji smiled at Emperor Yong'an, and said: "Your Majesty, I have to let her, or let some people in Danyang Palace understand. I am your Majesty's maid, not an imperial physician. I treat people because of affection. Don't look, it's your duty."

Emperor Yong'an laughed instantly in anger, and he also stood up: "I will go with you."

Zhuo Ji: "Your Majesty, what are you going to do? It's a rare opportunity for me to be arrogant and domineering for a while, so I will be embarrassed if your Majesty goes down."

Emperor Yong'an laughed and said, "Okay, I won't go. But it's cold outside, so don't take too long."

"Okay." Zhuo Ji looked at Zhang Xian again: "Zhang Xian, you send someone to inform your concubine, it's cold, and he's pregnant, so don't come here."

"Yes."