Chapter 75 Chemical Plan
"Look at what you're anxious." Princess Taiping said slowly: "I'm just a long-term strategy, not to give you talents. Talents have to be discovered and tempered by themselves, and can't wait for others to give them to you."
This is definitely reasonable, it is too enchanting. Chen Wanrong held back his heart and said anxiously: "Princess Shengming! Princess, how should I discover and how to temper talents?"
Princess Taiping then said his thoughts: "Don't we have the Imperial College? The people in the Imperial College are all outstanding children of the Tang Dynasty. Some of them like to govern the country and pacify the world, and some like to govern the scriptures and practice knowledge. However, I believe that some people will be interested in good craftsmen. Why don't you bring them to teach them chemical engineering? In this way, aren't you talented? With talent, are you still worried that you can't do what you want to do?"
A rhetorical question was the best answer. Chen Wanrong nodded and thought of Gao Jian, who was known as the "Gao Crazy Man". He frowned and said, "Princess, what you said makes sense. It's just that I just want to find someone in the Imperial College, and I don't have the courage. That's the lifeblood of the Tang Dynasty."
"That's right!" Princess Taiping nodded and said, "The Imperial College cannot be touched easily, it does not mean that it is not for people to touch it. It depends on who is touching it."
It means not to say that Chen Wanrong is still covered in fog.
Princess Taiping explained to Chen Wanrong: "I'll give you an idea. Are you not making artillery now? I know the power of this artillery, the emperor knows, and the prince also knows that if you make the artillery well and knock down the stone castle city, then your prestige will be established. At that time, you will tell the emperor that you plan to find a group of people from the Imperial College to make fertilizer comparable to artillery. Do you think the emperor will be inaccurate?"
Chen Wanrong's mouth opened wide, his eyes became brighter and brighter, and he almost jumped up with excitement: "Princess Xie reminds me!"
When I first made artillery, I just wanted to kill less soldiers, and I didn’t think about anything else. Unexpectedly, Princess Taiping said this, which opened up a broad prospect for chemical industry, and artillery became the cornerstone of this prospect.
It can be imagined that if the Shibao City was captured, Ruizong would attach great importance to Chen Wanrong, and he would definitely pay special attention to Chen Wanrong's proposal. If he knew that chemicals could make fertilizers and could make the Tang Dynasty more food, he would definitely agree to Chen Wanrong go to the Imperial College to draw people.
Princess Taiping promised Chen Wanrong: "At that time, I will also talk to you, and this matter will probably be accomplished."
As long as Princess Taiping agrees, Ruizong and Li Longji are not a problem. The three giants have reached an agreement again, and the prospects for chemical engineering will be particularly bright. It has always been Chen Wanrong's dream to let chemical engineering take root in the Tang Dynasty, and it will be realized in the near future! Chen Wanrong jumped up excitedly: "Thank you Princess! Thank you Princess! Thank you Princess!" He said several "Thank you Princess" in one breath.
Thank you so much. Princess Taiping has never seen you since she met Chen Wanrong. She knew that he was sincere and thank you so much must be very happy. The smile on her face became stronger: "Wanrong, there is another story I didn't tell you, so I'll make you happy."
"Princess, please tell me quickly." Chen Wanrong wanted to dig out the answer from Princess Taiping's mouth.
Princess Taiping deliberately upset Chen Wanrong's appetite: "Wanrong, what's your idea?"
Where did Chen Wanrong want it?
Princess Taiping satisfied the pleasure of slandering people, and then said: "In fact, this method is not a clever method. It is only possible for the court to do it. In addition to finding people from the Imperial College, the court can also order to select a group of smart boys who are interested in good craftsmen, and you will teach them. Do you think you need enough talents?"
Chen Wanrong did not expect that recruiting smart boys to train them, but it was difficult to implement them in the Tang Dynasty.
There were private schools in the Tang Dynasty, but it was to teach poetry and books and teach people to be officials. Private schools that taught technology were not available in the Tang Dynasty. Those good workers were "apprentice teachers", almost one master and one apprentice, or one master and several apprentice. A good worker recruited dozens or hundreds of people and started a private school to teach, which was unimaginable in the Tang Dynasty.
More importantly, Chen Wanrong is not busy alone. If he is busy cultivating talents, he will not have time to do chemical engineering.
After listening to Princess Taiping's words, Chen Wanrong had a new plan, which was to cultivate talents on the one hand, and to do chemical engineering on the other hand. Chemical engineering lays the foundation and then cultivates a group of talents. Chemical engineering will definitely take root in the Tang Dynasty.
To achieve this goal, we must do the artillery well and let the Tang people realize the importance of chemical engineering, and then everything will come naturally.
Thinking of this festival, Chen Wanrong calmed down: "What the princess said is that the responsibility is heavy and the way is long, but I have confidence! Thank you for your kindness!"
Princess Taiping smiled and said, "Wanrong, don't thank me. I just said it in advance. It's really time to go to the day when Shibao City is captured, even if I don't say it, the prince will do the same."
The opponents know each other the most. A year ago, Princess Taiping underestimated Li Longji. After fighting for more than a year, she became more and more convinced by her nephew. However, due to her great cause, she had to continue fighting. This is a power trick and there is no way to do so. This does not prevent her from praising Li Longji.
It was really shocking to openly praise Li Longji, but she was in a very good mood today, so it was normal to say a few truths. Sima Chengzhen nodded and praised Princess Taiping's demeanor.
"Okay, Wanrong, go and have some tea." Princess Taiping saw the refined essence oil and was satisfied.
Chen Wanrong knew her and knew that the reason she was so happy today was that she revisited the old place, and the other was that she saw Wu and the old people like the old people, and said with a smile: "Bo Wu, Uncle Zhao, you should just take a break and spend a good time with the princess."
Princess Taiping praised this proposal: "Wanrong, this idea is good. I haven't been here for twenty years and haven't seen Brother Wu and the others in twenty years. It's great to talk to me."
Uncle Wu was very surprised: "But, what should I do here?"
Chen Wanrong was very straightforward: "Shang Rong, Master Wang, you two are here to watch. When you are done, just stop and don't do it anymore."
"Xie Dongjia." Wu and the others were also happy. They followed Chen Wanrong and the others to the living room, ready to talk and chat with Princess Taiping.
Like Chen Wanrong, they are all ordinary people and have no idea. As for the fight between Duke Taiping and Li Longji, they don’t care. In their eyes, Princess Taiping is good to them and is a good person. She should do it while talking and chatting.
A large group of people came to the living room, and Uncle Wu and the others found their own seats. Chen Wanrong invited Princess Taiping and Sima Chengzhen to the seat and asked someone to bring tea. Princess Taiping smiled and asked, "Brother Wu, I haven't seen each other for twenty years. Are you all doing well?"
"Princess Meng asked, we are all doing well." Wu Bodai answered.
Princess Taiping asked again: "Wanrong is good to you?"
Uncle Zhao rushed to answer: "Princess, don't worry, you're welcome. The boss is kind to us. Not only did he increase our monthly silver, but he also prepared to provide us with retirement. The boss has already said that he will keep in charge until he is buried."
Princess Taiping was a little unbelievable: "Really?"
Niu Shangxin took out the deed signed with Chen Wanrong from his arms and presented it with both hands: "Princess, please check it out."
Princess Taiping took it, browsed it, and looked at Chen Wanrong with admiration and said, "Wanrong, I really didn't realize that you still have this kind of thought. It's rare, rare! The fifth brother gave you the hidden residence, and you didn't see the wrong person! OK!"
It can be heard that she sincerely praised Chen Wanrong. She naturally understood Ruizong's thoughts. Chen Wanrong treated Wu Bo and the others well, and she was also happy for these old people.
Chen Wanrong hurriedly said, "The princess is over, this is what I should do."
Princess Taiping nodded and said, "Wanrong, I am really happy that you can do this. You are kind to Brother Wu and the others, and it costs a lot. I will help you too."
Chen Wanrong dared not accept: "I appreciate the princess's good wishes, but I dare not do anything to the princess."
Princess Taiping pointed out: "Wanrong, do you think I am giving you gold and silver? No! I didn't want to give you gold and silver mountains, I am giving you some raw materials. In my opinion, this perfume will definitely be sold at a good price. Of course, the more perfume, the better. I have several gardens, and I have a lot of flowers to plant, so I will give you it."
This is indeed a good idea, it is a bit scary. Chen Wanrong hurriedly said, "Princess, how can I want your flowerbed?"
"Who said to give you a flower garden?" Princess Taiping suddenly remembered that she was not clear enough and clarified: "I am not giving you the flower garden, but giving you the trimmed flowers. If you don't use the trimmed flowers to extract essence oil, they will rot. Instead, they will have no use at all. It's better to give you some use."
This is a very good idea, Chen Wanrong was overjoyed: "Thank you Princess."
A few days ago, I was worried that the flowers were not enough, so I was going to buy a piece of land to plant flowers. Unexpectedly, good things came from the sky, and Princess Taiping helped solve this problem. It would be impossible to make Chen Wanrong unhappy.
"Wanrong, what are some requirements? Tell me now and don't have any problems at that time." Princess Taiping asked.
Chen Wanrong pondered: "Princess, I don't have any other requests, just two o'clock. One is not to mess around, and the other is that the time cannot be too late, so you have to deliver it early." If you mix it up, it will smell, and if it is late, it will rot.
"Yeah! I understand." Princess Taiping agreed readily.
Chen Wanrong smiled and said, "Princess, I feel sorry for you for helping me so much. The princess wants to use perfume. Just take care of how much you use in your house."
Princess Taiping has many houses, and the flowers are much more than Chen Wanrong's place. The ones that are trimmed in one day are enough to make a lot of perfume. Even if the perfume used in Princess Taiping's house is large, it will only consume one or two.
After a moment of silence, Princess Taiping smiled, smiling happily, and there was a good news bird on the tip of her eyebrows: "Okay! If you gave me gold, silver and jewelry, I really didn't take it seriously. This perfume is unique, I'll want it. However, I want to tell you that the perfume in my house is quite large, I'm afraid you can't afford it."
She didn't tell any lies. She was powerful all over the world. There were many people who wanted to give her gold, silver and treasures. There were too many of these things in her house. Even if she gave her hundreds of thousands of taels of silver or millions of taels of silver, she wouldn't take it seriously.
But this perfume is surprising. It is more precious than gold and silver treasures, and Princess Taiping is also happy.
Chen Wanrong didn't care about this: "Don't worry, princess, it's not in the way."
Princess Taiping disagreed: "Of course you can afford it if you use it in my house. But I will use perfume to reward people, which is too much. In a month, there are no thousand bottles, and there are eight hundred. Even if a bottle is sold for twenty taels of silver, it is still ten or twenty thousand taels, which is a huge amount. So, every month, you give me 100 bottles for flowers, otherwise you won't feel at ease, right? I will bear the remaining money and give you as much as you sell."
She was right. Chen Wanrong didn't want to ask for her flowers for nothing, so she said she would give her perfume.
If she didn't do this, if she used 1,000 bottles a month, Chen Wanrong would not only lose all her money, but also have to pay 20% of the allocation fee. This proposal was good. Chen Wanrong thought for a while and said, "Since that's the case, I'll be stingy."
Princess Taiping nodded: "That's right. Tomorrow, you will send a thousand bottles to my mansion first. The accounts, at the end of the month, I will ask someone to come and clear the accounts with you."
These are all trivial matters, Chen Wanrong asked: "Princess, this perfume has a good fragrance. I wonder which ones do you want?"
"Take it all up and let me see it." Princess Taiping's interest also came. Perfume was originally a favorite among women. Even though she was a woman, she could not avoid the vulgarity.
Niu Shangxin trotted out and asked someone to bring various perfumes of fragrance. Princess Taiping smelled them one by one and said the number, and the matter was over.
After finishing this, Princess Taiping talked to Wu Bo and the others, recalling the past, and was very happy. When it came to being happy, she couldn't help laughing. Chen Wanrong thought to himself that today might be the happiest day for Princess Taiping in so many years, and the laughter never stopped.
It was not until after lunch that Princess Taiping looked around and went away with satisfaction. Of course, she dragged Sima Chengzhen away before leaving. She valued Sima Chengzhen very much and invited her to her. Sima Chengzhen was not only her affection, so she had to follow her.
Wu Bo and the others were also happy. After Princess Taiping left, everyone still gathered together to talk about the interesting stories about Princess Taiping in the mansion. Until the fun was over, everyone was busy with their own work.
Princess Taiping sent someone to the Military Arts Supervisor to say hello, but Chen Wanrong didn't go to the Military Arts Supervisor, and walked around with Zheng Qing and looked around. Everything was going in an orderly manner.
Finally, the two hid in the house and said something to themselves and enjoyed the world of two. They were in high spirits and spoke very happily, and time passed without realizing it.
Suddenly, a thumping knock came from the door: "Boss, a guest is here."
Zheng Qing raised her head from Chen Wanrong's shoulders, and Chen Wanrong asked, "Who?"
"The head is Mr. Wu Jing and Wu, Mr. Dou Huaizhen and Mr. Dou, Mr. Xiao Zhizhong and Mr. Shen Que Shen..." Niu Shangxin reported a long list of officials' names.
Chen Wanrong became more and more shocked as he heard it. When he finished reporting, Zheng Qing said in surprise: "Fifty-three, there are actually fifty-three!"
As soon as Zheng Qing finished speaking, Niu Shangxin said again: "The boss, there are guests coming again, all of them are court officials."
Chen Wanrong opened the door and strode out. Zheng Qing caught up and asked, "Why are there so many?"
"Just flatter!" Chen Wanrong answered very simply.
As long as you are not fools, you can see the incident of the morning court. Ruizong, Princess Taiping and Li Longji favored Chen Wanrong. Can these court officials not come and go, get close to each other and make friends?
Of course, not all of this. At least Wu Jing and Shen Que were not here to flatter. When they came, they must have something to say to Chen Wanrong.
When I came to the living room, I saw that there were people in the room. Even outside the living room, there were many officials standing, no less than a hundred. This was not over, and officials were still coming one after another.
Dou Huaizhen and Xiao Zhizhong were so intimate that they were intimate, with a smile on their faces, and greeted them with a smile: "I have met Lord Chen!"
When Chen Wanrong saw that the smiles on the two of them were ten times more cordial than those on the smile of Maitreya, as if Chen Wanrong was an old friend. Although Chen Wanrong and the two had met several times, they could not have a relationship. When they met, they could just say hello. Chen Wanrong couldn't adapt to this kind of kindness.
Xiao Zhizhong laughed even more: "Mr. Chen should have visited the door long ago, but he is in business. Now, take advantage of the rest time to go to your house and ask Lord Chen to forgive me for the abrupt crime!"
After the morning court, they had to handle official duties and had to come and have a friendship after the court was gone.
Of course, Chen Wanrong would not be rude. The smile on his face was even more cordial than Xiao Zhizhong: "Mr. Xiao said where did you go? I am honored to be here! I am so slow and please forgive me!"
"Where, where! Lord Chen is so harsh!" The officials spoke in unison, their voices were quite loud, and they were shocking.
Shen Que was wearing a purple robe and a goldfish bag hanging on his waist. He strode over and said with a smile: "I have met Lord Chen." Now there are many people, so of course he is worthy of his official position.
Chen Wanrong replied, "I have met Lord Shen."
Wu Jing came over to meet him: "I have met Lord Chen." He also met with official etiquette like Shen Que.
Of course, Chen Wanrong returned to the official ceremony. Niu Shangxin brought people to tea and worked hard, so he arranged the officials. Chen Wanrong ordered Niu Shangxin to arrange dinner. Today, there must be a big banquet. There was not enough people cooking. Fortunately, Niu Shangxin was agile and went to the restaurant to invite a few masters to help.
After settling down a group of officials, Chen Wanrong and Wu Jing, Shen Qiu came to another room. Chen Wanrong closed the door and smiled and said, "Congratulations to Lord Shen!"
Shen Que was not happy at all, but frowned and shook his head: "Brother Wanrong, don't make fun of Shen. How can you know that I am sitting at the crater now and baking it on the fire."
Chen Wanrong laughed and said, "Mr. Shen, you are not satisfied with being the Secretariat. Is this person too dissatisfied?"
Shen Que's words made no one think: "I would rather be the magistrate of Ning County!"
Chen Wanrong was stunned, and Shen Que smiled bitterly and said, "Brother Wanrong, do you know how cruel the princess is? Where do you want to be Chang'an? There are so many officials under the emperor's feet. The Chang'an Order does not want to be in charge, but dare not be in charge. In addition to the princess' power, the Chang'an Order can only turn a blind eye. Over time, the order of Chang'an will become like this. You can openly rob the women of the people."
After a pause, Shen Que continued: "The princess recommended me to be the Zhongshu Ling in Mingli. In fact, she would not be assured that I would be the Zhongshu Ling, so she asked me to also take the Chang'an Order and rectify the rules and regulations. Think about it, I don't have so much energy? Once I sanction all officials, isn't this Zhongshu Ling still in name or not?"
Chen Wanrong understood that Princess Taiping was playing this trick so beautifully. She recommended Shen Que as the Zhongshu Ling and gave him the chore of Chang'an Ling, making Shen Que famous. She not only catered to Ruizong, but also gained the reputation of being unscrupulous and broad-minded!
Chapter completed!