[Comprehensive] The number one cannon fodder

Chapter 398 Autumn Moon of the Four Great Talents

Chen Xiaosheng glanced at Wen Zhengming, smiled unhurriedly, and said, "If you go back to the grand master, Zhengming and I are good brothers who grew up together, but our experiences are quite different. Zhengming is a descendant of Wen Tianxiang. My father is also very famous in our Suzhou. He was born in such a family. He was taught by his mother to behave properly and not to discredit the family. So he has devoted himself to studying since he was a child. He has to imitate his ancestors, take imperial examinations, and enter the court To be an official, to serve the imperial court, and to plead for the people, this step has been decided when he was sensible, and it is his lifelong wish, so the knowledge of studying and taking the imperial examination is the most practical knowledge for him.”

Grand Master Hua nodded, "It makes sense, so what about you?"

Chen Xiaosheng said: "I lost my parents when I was young, and I had a very young sister to take care of. At that time, I was often hungry. If it wasn't for my teacher's help, I might not even have the opportunity to study. At that time, I had enough food and clothing. It is my greatest wish to let my sister grow up well. For this reason, I have to do a lot of chores while studying to earn money to support my sister and me. I knew from a young age that only by studying can I have a good future, so I studied hard , but I also clearly understand that my sister and I will starve to death just by studying. It is a long way off to take the imperial examination. No one knows when I will pass the exam. Middle. May I ask, how can I keep my ears shut and only read the books of sages?”

Chen Xiaosheng paused for a moment, and seeing Taishi Hua's thoughtful expression, he continued: "I was young, and I couldn't even do the simplest lifting, and I didn't have time to be a waiter, so I had to go The study begged the boss to let me copy books in exchange for some money. Copying books can not only practice calligraphy, but also read books, and thirdly, earn money. It also solves my predicament and gives me a chance to learn. There is a house of gold in China. I have copied so many books, and I don’t know how much I have learned. Later, I realized that many of them are miscellaneous, but because of these miscellaneous knowledge, I have come up with many flexible ways to earn money, and I have grown up. Sister, I also got the false name of a talented person, bought a big house, opened a study, and used what I learned to detoxify my wife. It can be said that all my wishes are fulfilled by miscellaneous learning. For me, the most practical knowledge is naturally miscellaneous knowledge. Now I have no difficulties, I can use the knowledge I learned from my teacher to take the imperial examination, and even enter the court and become an official. But if there is no miscellaneous knowledge, I and The grass on my sister's grave has grown tall, so in terms of practicality, the Four Books and Five Classics are probably not practical for me."

After Chen Xiaosheng finished speaking, the study room became quiet.It wasn't until a quarter of an hour later that Taishi Hua sighed softly, and looked at Hua Wenwu with a complicated expression, "Wenwu, for so many years, my father told you to study hard and practice martial arts, but you have always been unable to succeed in both literature and martial arts. After listening to Zhu Zhishan's words today, what do you think? What is the most practical knowledge for you?"

Hua Wenwu got up and stood in front of Grand Master Hua, lowered his head nervously, and whispered, "Can I really say that?"

Taishi Hua frowned, pointed at Chen Xiaosheng and the others and said, "Look at them, the first time you see Dad, you dare to speak your mind. You are Dad's son, what can't you say? Dad, tell the truth, no matter what you think in your heart, you can't lie to dad!"

Hua Wenwu looked up at him, took a deep breath, and said quickly: "For me, miscellaneous learning is the most practical. I like invention."

Grand Master Hua looked at him carefully, then stood up suddenly, and walked out with his hands behind his back, "Take Dad to see your invention, and the three of you follow. Zhu Zhishan, please explain the knowledge here to the old man."

Chen Xiaosheng responded, and followed them to Hu Wenwu's courtyard. He had seen Hua Wenwu's invention just now, and he had already thought about what level of knowledge he would use to produce it.

Hua Wenwu was surprised and delighted, and happily showed Hua Taishi all his inventions. Although some large objects were only semi-finished products, and he was stumped by some problems, it could be seen that the things he invented were very strange.

Taishi Hua frowned and looked around, shook his head, and couldn't help but said: "What's the use of these things you made?"

Hua Wenwu lowered his head in frustration, Hua Taishi was angry and couldn't bear it, he turned around and asked Chen Xiaosheng to come over and explain the knowledge in it.Chen Xiaosheng took something and fiddled with it a few times, and quickly solved the problem that was bothering Hua Wenwu. The little thing suddenly turned into an automatic water wheel, and it was placed in a wooden basin like a child's plaything.Then Chen Xiaosheng explained to Grand Master Hua that this object could be used for farming. Grand Master Hua was startled, and then began to observe seriously.

Then Chen Xiaosheng drew some sketches for Hua Taishi based on Hua Wenwu's idea of ​​flying in the sky, explained the principles and ideas of hot air balloons, parachutes, paragliders, airplanes, etc., and said that if these things are invented, they will How much impact will it have on the military and people's livelihood.After Hua Taishi was serious, Chen Xiaosheng talked about his thoughts on road construction and flood fighting and disaster relief. Some inventions may not solve natural disasters, but at least they can do something to prevent or reduce losses.

What Chen Xiaosheng said was easy to understand. Although limited by ancient conditions, it was basically impossible to make airplanes and the like, but his ideas were very mature, and people knew that this thing would be researched sooner or later.In the end, Taishi Hua had already held on to the blueprints, and kept asking how confident they were in researching these things.

Chen Xiaosheng said: "I can't say for sure, after all, inventing anything may encounter unsolvable problems, but if we can gather more people who are proficient in this, and gather everyone's strengths, maybe we can research faster. A lot of things are just ideas, and it’s uncertain whether they can be invented, but if there is an idea, there is hope, and if there is a goal, I believe that as long as the court pays attention to it, many useful things will be invented.”

Grand Master Hua squinted his eyes and said, "It's like you invented explosives that are twice as powerful?"

Chen Xiaosheng bowed his head and explained: "The grand master also knows that my wife will inevitably encounter some dangers when she wanders the rivers and lakes. I researched explosives just to save my wife's life. Otherwise, there is no way that there has been no news about it."

Grand Master Hua said with satisfaction: "It's good that you know the severity. Explosives are no small matter. Once they fall into the hands of thieves, they will be unimaginable. You must not study them privately in the future. As for these... I will make a decision after I find out whether it is useful or not. "

Hua Wenwu's eyes lit up, "Father, what decision? Have you accepted these things? Do you want Zhu Zhishan to lead someone to study these? Can I study with him?"

Master Hua snorted softly, "Can you hold your breath? When Zhu Zhishan talked about these things in a logical manner, your problems can be solved at a glance, but he is a well-known talent in the south of the Yangtze River. Why don't you learn from him if you are so optimistic about him? "

Seeing that the father and son were about to quarrel again, Zhou Wenbin hurriedly smiled and smoothed things over, "Actually, the original intention of Brother Zhu to learn so many things is just to live a better life. I don't think about it, I think it's a good thing for Master Hua to concentrate on one subject, you don't need to be distracted when you study something, and you can get twice the result with half the effort."

Chen Xiaosheng also said with a smile: "It's like me, Zhengming and Wen Bin all have their own strengths. In fact, they are all affected by the situation around them. There are many things that have to be learned. Like Master Hua, you don't have to think about other things when you are born. It is really rare to do research that you like. If you can devote yourself to it, you will surely get great results. I discussed many issues with Young Master Hua just now. Young Master Hua’s talent is definitely higher than mine. Strict supervision is also to make him a talent, so that he can gain a foothold in this world on his own in the future. If Young Master Hua can invent something that is of great use to the country and the family, everyone must be grateful to him, isn't that also a talent?"

Taishi Hua turned his head and said in a deep voice: "You said it easily, if it is so easy to research it, why have you remained unknown for so many years?"

Chen Xiaosheng glanced at Zhou Wenbin, and replied: "Forgive me, Grand Master, it's not that I can't invent it, I dare not invent it. I met people like Zhu Zijian before. Once people know that I have a Good thing, isn’t my life not long? It doesn’t matter what happens to me, but I can’t implicate my wife and my sister. Although I am a little timid, this time I came to Beijing to witness Wen Bin being beaten by Zhu Zijian with a single sentence. Bottom line, I'm still glad I didn't invent anything."

A few words drew Taishi Hua's anger to Zhu Zijian again, Taishi Hua snorted coldly, and said with his hands behind his back: "It is because these villains are causing trouble among the people that the talented people of the people dare not show their heads. It is unreasonable for the king to be a father and cannot escape the blame! As the saying goes, the embankment of a thousand miles collapsed in an ant's nest, such evil things, this old man will never tolerate it! The three of you come with this old man, and this old man will personally test you."

Zhou Wenbin was delighted, and looked at Chen Xiaosheng gratefully. Chen Xiaosheng nodded slightly to him, and then followed Grand Master Hua back to the study.Hua Wenwu was going to follow, but was nailed to the spot by Hua Taishi's words of "concentrate on research". It took him a while to realize that his father did not object to him inventing things, and no longer forced him to study and practice martial arts. !Hua Wenwu cheered and almost cried excitedly, hugging his bunch of inventions with joy.

Master Hua is No. 1 among literati in the world, and his family has a long history and profound heritage. He has read many rare and rare copies among the people. It is a great honor to be tested by him in person.The three of Chen Xiaosheng have real talents and knowledge. No matter what questions Hua Taishi asks, they can answer them fluently, and their handwriting is better than the other.

After completing the basic knowledge examination, Master Hua asked them to talk about their thoughts on the situation in the world.Chen Xiaosheng is the advanced thought of thousands of years later, Wen Zhengming is the extreme justice accumulated for generations, Zhou Wenbin is the wide-sighted man wandering in a foreign country, each of them has his own ideas, although they are different, they can draw on their strengths and make up for their weaknesses. Their opinions were very pertinent and feasible, and the more Master Hua listened to them, the more he appreciated them. Later, it no longer meant to be an exam, and the few of them chatted happily in the study.

Grand Master's wife was very surprised when she got the news, she said to Su Xueyun in amazement: "Master has not admired anyone so much for many years, no wonder you are not nervous at all, so their strength is really as good as you said."

Su Xueyun smiled and said, "Of course, how dare Qiuyue lie to Madam?"

Mrs. Taishi smiled happily and said: "It's rare that the master is in a good mood today. Qiuxiang, go and talk to Pomegranate and ask her to prepare more dishes that the master likes. By the way, prepare more other delicious dishes too. , I want Qiuyue and the others to have dinner together."

Qiuxiang smiled and said, "Yes, ma'am, I'll go right away."

Seeing that her sister and brother-in-law were appreciated by the grand master, Qiuxiang smiled happily and went briskly to the kitchen to look for pomegranates.

After she left, Mrs. Grand Master waved her hand and ordered the servants to fall down, took Su Xueyun's hand and sat down in the pavilion, sighing.

Su Xueyun observed the words and expressions, and asked in a timely manner: "Madam, what's bothering you? Why don't you come out and see if Qiuyue can do anything?"

Mrs. Taishi patted her hand and said: "You are a good boy, and Qiuxiang is also a good boy. You are the one I and the master grew up with since we were young. It stands to reason that you are her older sister. After so many years of reunion, I don't care." I should stop you. But I didn't have any children in the early years, and seeing Qiuxiang Yuxue is cute, I really treat her as my own child. After so many years of relationship, now I am suddenly separated, and I feel really uncomfortable."

Su Xueyun thought for a while and said, "Ma'am, it is her blessing that Qiuxiang is cared by the grand master and madam, but I have not taken care of her for so many years, and now I have finally found her, and it is really a shame to let her be a servant girl behind her back." ..." She got up and blessed the grand teacher's wife, and said sincerely, "If Madam is reluctant to part with Qiuxiang, I will definitely ask Qiuxiang to visit her often, so as not to hurt the relationship between Madam and Qiuxiang."

Mrs. Taishi turned her head and said with a sad face: "Although that is the case, Qiuxiang is by my side every day. When I think that she will no longer be part of my family in the future, I feel uncomfortable. Wenwu also relies on Qiuxiang. When being reprimanded by his father, it was Qiuxiang who pleaded for mercy. Without such a good child as Qiuxiang, what will I do in the future?"

Su Xueyun lowered her head and said slowly: "I heard from Qiuxiang that Young Master Hua is very talented in inventions. Just now the Grand Master was not angry after seeing my husband and Young Master Hua's invention, and the Grand Master also agreed to let Young Master Hua I'm doing what I like. If the Grand Master and Madam don't dislike it, why don't I let my husband-in-law and Young Master Hua research and invent together? One person thinks about the shortcomings, and the two plan for the long. If one person discusses it, it may be able to get twice the result with half the effort. What does Madam think?"

The Taishi's wife's eyes lit up, "Really? Are you willing to let your Xianggong accompany Wenwu to research and invent together? Don't you want him to be an official in high school? Many women look forward to being appointed by the Xianggong after he is promoted. Are you not afraid?" Did it delay your husband?"

Su Xueyun smiled slightly and said: "As I said yesterday, many things are extremely important in the eyes of others, but they are useless to me. I married a good husband and found a younger sister. I have no regrets in this life. To be sealed is It’s the icing on the cake, and it’s not a pity not to have it, the most important thing is to live a happy life for decades, I just hope that my husband can do what he likes.”

Mrs. Taishi was stunned, and sighed: "You can think about it at such a young age. I haven't figured out this truth for most of my life. I have been forced to study and practice martial arts all day long. Alas, I don't remember how long I haven't seen him. smile."

Su Xueyun suggested: "The grand master agrees to let Young Master Hua find out, Young Master Hua must be very happy now, if Madam is worried, why don't you go and have a look?"

Mrs. Taishi nodded, and immediately got up and walked towards Hua Wenwu's courtyard.Hua Wenwu was not scolded by Master Hua when he was researching inventions for the first time, and the smiles on his face couldn't stop around his inventions.When Mrs. Tai Shi walked out of the window, she saw her son's happy scene, and her eyes were red unconsciously.

Su Xueyun stood with her outside the window for a long time, and heard Mrs. Taishi say in a hoarse voice: "You are right, life is the most important thing in life. It is so difficult for you sisters to reunite, and I can't be a villain. I don't want money to redeem my life." Let me mention it again, I'll give you Qiuxiang's deed of sale later, and you can come and pick her up tomorrow."

The corners of Su Xueyun's mouth raised, blessing her body, "Mrs. Xie."