Tang Dynasty good brother-in-law

Chapter 673 Foreign Books
Liu Mu continued: "The writings of Galen and Dioscorides."

"This..." Oscar Buddy hesitated for a moment before saying: "Galen's works have been lost, and the library where his manuscripts and copies were kept was burned by the Persians. The original manuscript of Dioscorides was also among them." , about 100 years ago a scholar made the finest copy, dedicated to Princess Genaro, daughter of Olybrius."

"Have it?"

"Yes, but you need to spend money to buy it, or pay for a copy."

"Money is not a problem. Then let's talk about these two boxes. I would like to ask you to help me translate the book tonight. Besides, I want Hellfire, or Greek fire."

The look on Oscar Buddy's face was wonderful, he was puzzled, surprised, even puzzled.

The first time in history that the Byzantine Empire really used this kind of burning on a large scale when it met water was in AD [-].There are historical records that the invention should be ten years before the use.

But Willow has read from other histories that the inventions a few decades later were just improvements, and as early as the Greek era, animal fat was used, and oil was used for improvement later.

Liu Mu just wanted to ask whether this thing exists or not.

"I agree to translate that book and explain it. However, Greek fire is useless at all. It can only be used in water battles. Without water, it will not burn. Its secret is not a secret. You guys The Tang people are already using it, and you will also artificially make that kind of stone."

Oscar Buddy's words made Liu Mu a little dazed.

"You remember that the pier is the pier here, the lamp hanging on the pier, the lamp that is always on. The small stone they added to the Ridge, the Greeks first found it in the volcano, and you have it too. I heard that it is still your own. maded."

"It turned out to be that kind of thing." Liu Mu really didn't expect it.

That thing is a by-product of Liu Muhuayuan's steel refining. It is not calcium carbide, but a large amount of limestone for the bottom of the furnace. After being burned at a high temperature for a long time, the crushed stone contains some calcium carbide.

Primitive Greek fires must have found something similar in volcanic rocks, presumably.

"I understand. Thank you." Liu Mu lightly clasped his fists.

Oscar Buddy said again: "I think you should use your fleet to fill silk and swords and shields to Constantine, which can bring wealth to you and to me."

"I can't decide about the fleet." Liu Mu took Oscar Buddy's shoulder and pointed to Tang Jian who was not far away: "You are that fat man in purple robe, he is stuck in this matter, he just needs to nod me The fleet could travel today. But he locked up my crew, thinking they need to learn manners."

Is etiquette more important than money?
This issue is placed in Chang'an City of the Tang Dynasty. Any official thinks that etiquette is more important, except Liumu.

In Constantine, nobles believed that money was more important than etiquette.

The Eastern Roman Empire inherited the rules of the Roman Empire, that is, all people are divided into five grades, and these five grades are not based on military exploits or birth, but on wealth.Wealth determines your status and rank among nobles.

The simplest way to put it is, whoever has more money is a big shot.

Oscar Buddy tidied up his clothes, and then called one of his most trusted priests to accompany him.Oscar Buddy knew that if he wanted to get closer in Datang, he had to learn how to drink.

In Eastern Rome, drinking was done by one person, but in Datang, it was done by a group of people.

When Oscar Buddy and Tang Jian's wine glasses collided, a small table had already been pulled over by Liu Mu's side. Cui Junsu put a small note on the side of the table, and then a dozen of notes were distributed on both sides of the table.

The amount of money is written on the note.

Bet!
Datang is the favorite way of life for both nobles and commoners.

"By the way, if this old golden retriever can convince Fatty Tang, I guess we can bring back a lot of good things from that fort by this time next year." After Yu Chigong finished speaking, he turned to Liu Mu: "How big is that fort?"

Liu Mu thought for a while and said, "That castle seems to be one of the five great Roman cities. I can't figure out the size, but it should be considered a good city. Of course, don't compare it with Chang'an."

Liu Mu remembered an interesting story in later generations. A guide told a certain historical site in West Asia that this was once the largest city in the world.

At that time, someone asked, is Chang'an City second?
Whether it is Han or Tang, the scale of Chang'an City is the pinnacle of the entire earth.

Cui Junsu interjected at this time: "In fact, Tang Shangshu also wanted to let people go to sea earlier, but he had to abide by the rules of the Ministry of Rites, not to mention that he is the Minister of Rites. Right now is a step for him, and it is a good choice to take this opportunity to let him go. "

"Not necessarily, it's hard to talk to the Ministry of Rites."

Everyone gathered around the table discussing in low voices, but Fang and Du stayed far away after placing their bets, and came to the side of Qin Qiong, the only one who did not place a bet.

Qin Qiong asked: "You two are also optimistic about being able to go to sea immediately after the New Year?"

Fang Xuanling nodded: "I can."

Du Ruhui also added beside him: "Liu Mu's most brilliant method is to pull everyone on his boat. Recently, some things have been troublesome for the West Port Shipping Department. Self-discipline form. But what about the result?"

"Not to be prosecuted, but to be cautious. It can be said that this is the lightest sentence in the laws of the Tang Dynasty. Even Feng An, the Duke of Yue, finds it inconceivable. Besides the plea, you must know that these cases are not A small case. You must know that the workshop made a mistake and caused a fire, which burned more than a dozen people to death. Such a thing is a big deal in any state capital."

When Du Ruhui said this, he beckoned to the waiter over there to bring three glasses of light fruit wine.

After the attendant walked away, Du Ruhui continued: "According to the laws of the Tang Dynasty, if the employer has no intention of doing so, the employee's death due to natural disasters will be compensated with two to seven years' wages. Knowing that there is danger, he will be exiled for three thousand miles without warning. Those workshops in Jiaozhou Woolen cloth?"

Du Ruhui shook his head helplessly: "The dye workshop is obviously not completed, and the semi-finished material pool is not protected at all, and some dyes and paints cannot see open flames, but they are burning pots overnight. I know what the Ministry of Industry said about this thing?"

Qin Qiong shook her head: "What did the Ministry of Industry say?"

"After the kiln burner stood in the kiln and ignited the fire, he stood in the kiln and sealed the kiln. That's what happened, and he was looking for death. The owner of the workshop was also burned to death. Officials must be severely punished, but the Ministry of Punishment has only one sentence, not to pursue it, and to be cautious in words of consolation."

"It's Liu Mu's fault?" Qin Qiong asked in a low voice.

(End of this chapter)