Princess Consort of Tang Dynasty

Chapter 276 My woodworking skills are unmatched by anyone in the world

At this time, Cui Xuan, Song Jing and others have already begun to formulate an afforestation plan.Things are difficult because there is no charter.It is easy to have a criterion and standard of action.

Shen Sanwen was still waiting for the excited Di Renjie to calculate and record the key points.

The most important thing for him to do is to have the support of the emperor, and the assistance of all the ministers, at least not to cause obstacles, and then rely on the strength of himself and the mansion to arrange it well.

a long time.

Di Renjie: "The land north of Luoyang has been reclaimed for many years, and now thousands of miles of arable land is mainly affected by drought. From the historical materials you provided, the forest coverage rate has reached the previous level..."

Shen San asked: "One-fifth of the past is a critical point."

Di Renjie: "However, if the local water and soil are to be restored, at least..."

Shen San asked: "A quarter, so that we can slowly consolidate the base and cultivate the capital, so that even if we cultivate the land in the future, we don't have to worry about drought."

Di Renjie: "...That's right, have you calculated everything?"

Shen San asked: "This is natural, it is impossible to ask for your assistance just because you have an idea."

You are not easy to cheat.

Di Renjie: "Do you want to do it by yourself?"

Shen San asked: "Yes."

Di Renjie had many thoughts flashing across his mind. In the past, he would leave matters to others. Now he is interested in power, or he has a rift with Cui Xuan. "I recommend someone to you, old man? How about Yao Chong?"

Shen San asked: "..."

Di Renjie smiled understandingly, "Yao Chong is suitable, the king of Yin has been valued by Li and Tang's old officials for these years, and the power has been tilted like Yao Chong, so they can be at ease.

Everyone works together for His Majesty, and there is no need to divide each other.

Although the Cui family boy is not a villainous person, he is too conceited, and will inevitably have a will to be assertive in the future. Yao Chong is no worse than him, he is a talent. "

Talent that can be checked and balanced.

Shen Sanwen suppressed the resentment in his heart, "Yao Chong has not been discussed in the court for a long time, and he is the direct descendant of King Yin. Using him will inevitably embarrass King Yin. The princess values ​​brother-sister friendship the most, how can I make things difficult for her."

Di Renjie nodded, "Since you are prepared, you can rest assured that I will fully support you, we will wait and see."

Shen San asked: "Thank you, my lord, I won't bother you anymore."

Shen Sanwen walked away gracefully, but Di Renjie became more and more worried.Shen San asked what was the intention of Yao Chong, who was still strongly wary of the King of Yin, but rejected his recommendation. Could it be that he really had no intention of disintegrating the power of the King of Yin.

However, he will definitely fulfill the good deeds that benefit the country and the people, and the support that should be given will not be less.

Walking on the streets of Luoyang, Shen Sanwen was not as vigorous as when he was young, and when he was younger, he was not so passionate that he could fight against the whole world by himself. Now that he is old, he actually wants to do national affairs.

I feel more tired and responsible, no longer for hobbies and freedom, and have very clear and specific goals.

This is called reality forcing people to make progress.

Since he wants to improve, he wants to be the best.

The cold wind blows away the confusion in the heart, allowing people to see the heart clearly, and Shen Sanwen's eyes are shining like stars.

This is a brand new Shen Sanwen.

Walking into the meeting hall in the mansion, he used to always sit in the main seat, and he was more of a suggestion than a decision, which was also easy to cause misunderstanding.

One morning passed, and Cui Xuan, who knew everything, was also very concerned about this matter, "Is the son-in-law intending to establish his life for the people and bring peace to the world?"

Shen Sanwen nodded firmly, "Well, people always have to grow, but they just want to make the world better, but don't do it, it's not good."

Cui Xuan didn't express much, but just nodded his head as a matter of course, "It's so good."

Some things have to be said first, Shen San asked, "When you and I inevitably disagree, how should we decide at that time?"

Cui Xuan thought for a while, "Listen to whoever has reason, you are not someone who doesn't listen to opinions, right?"

Hearing this, he still regarded him as a brother, Shen San asked happily, "Well, but if the princess has orders, everything will be obeyed by the princess."

Cui Xuan has no objection, and there are differences between monarchs and ministers.

Song Jing on the side only thought it was an ordinary conversation, and took out the statistics of the targets set by each state before, "If we want to ensure the implementation, it must not be the responsibility of that state."

Shen San asked about the result, and glanced roughly, "If the current goal is followed, how much money is needed from the treasury, and it can be completed in a few years."

Song Jing stopped talking. In fact, the national treasury is very abundant now, especially after the supply of Turkic coal mines came to Dazhou, this money should not be saved.If you want a horse to run, but you don't want to be fed grass, how can you be such a miser?

Cui Xuan hurriedly asked, "Is there something wrong with this plan? Using the treasury to spend is the fastest way at present. Now the imperial court is not short of money, and only needs one-tenth of the annual expenditure."

Shen Sanwen shook his head, "It's not the fastest way. What is issued now is a task, and there is no reward for completing the task. Many people will deal with the errands. If these are considered as extra points for the performance evaluation, it is an advantage. That's better."

What Cui Xuan admires most about Shen Sanwen is that he understands human nature. There are no serious policies for governing the country, and crooked ideas emerge in endlessly, and he can still make crooked ones. , Will it cause uneasiness and dissatisfaction in the hearts of the people?"

Shen Sanwen waved his hand, "Absolutely not. The countermeasures we formulated in Beijing, the selected tree species, and even the planting area requirements are difficult to be specific. Decentralization to the local governments, they know which trees are easier to survive and suitable for the local climate. As for the area, it depends on the drought situation within three years.

As long as there are no more tragedies in the drought-stricken areas in the past, even relocation should be done.If you think that this assessment does not exist, you don't want to make progress, and you don't want to make decisions for the people in a government suit, you shouldn't wear it anymore. "

The three of them understand each other. Although they look happy as parents and officials in the same place, there are too many things to take care of, especially the road to promotion. There is no one in the court.Given this opportunity, those who are motivated will have to demolish the cultivated land for afforestation. Combined with the inspection of the income of households promulgated by His Majesty at the beginning of his enthronement, the areas for renovation will naturally be properly arranged.

Song Jing still has a question, "Tree species have different root depths, do different species of trees have the same effect?"

Shen San asked: "As the saying goes, it takes ten years to grow a tree and a hundred years to cultivate people. The saplings are of no use. It takes three to five years to see results. The most urgent thing is to plant the trees. As long as the trees can survive, the land will not dry up. Protect the arable land. In ten years, when a small tree grows into a towering tree, the roots are enough."

Cui Xuan: "Ten years is still too long, but if the drought and floods are greatly reduced from now on, it will be worth it."

Of course, don't look at who came up with the idea.

However, the imperial court can't formulate a performance appraisal item, and then really let it go.The assessment should be conducted by trustworthy people. Furthermore, the characteristics of the current tree species should be collected, and the fast-growing tree species suitable for planting in most areas should be found, as the saplings recommended by the imperial court for the afforestation project.

These can be found from three sources of information. The first includes classics such as topography, which allow him to understand all aspects of life in a place.

A handsome man also needs to read more.

The second is to wander around where the carpenters are. They will certainly not only know what kind of wood is strong and durable, but what kind of tree is the easiest to grow, and the most common wood is the most common.

Trust the professional.

Third, Shen Sanwen had to be wronged and asked to go on-site inspection. emmm, he has no plans for the time being. Traveling in mountains and rivers sounds nice, but in fact there are so many fun things.Moreover, he has long been experienced, and after going out for a while, he still finds that the computer is fun, and it is still comfortable to stay in this familiar place.

Shen Sanwen felt that Dazhou's woodwork was much better than that of later generations. After all, this is a society of pure handicrafts. In order to make some utensils grand and elegant, it is natural to put in a lot of hard work.

The wooden tables and chairs he usually uses are as polished and rounded as the machines of later generations.

It's just that the current technology is still too closed, and those who really master these technologies are not willing to spread the word.

Shen Sanwen thought at first that it was because he was worried that the disciples of the church would starve to death of the master, and if there were too many people in a skill, he would no longer attract money.

It was later learned that the craftsmen did this to guard against businessmen and villains.

Zhou people pay attention to the art and not to pass it on lightly, and only after a person's character is carefully assessed can he slowly pass on what he has learned.If there are no descendants and suitable apprentices, some craftsmen prefer to bring their craftsmanship into the coffin.

Selling skills to merchants is even more despised.But businessmen don't care whether they despise them or not. As long as they can create wealth, it's okay to be a godfather. They always like to chase after these craftsmen.

On the opposite side of Shen Sanwen was a person who looked at him like this.

Carpenter Liu Bing: "If the guest officer needs it, I will do it as a carpenter. As for your questions, don't ask them. I don't know how to say them."

Shen San asked: "..."

The guard next to him was about to scold, but was stopped by Shen Sanwen.

I am wearing tribute silk, and the jade hairpin on my head is the best Hetian jade, and I can’t find another one in Luoyang.Which eye of yours sees that I don't deserve to know your answer?

There are still people in Luoyang who don't know him...

How ignorant and ignorant this person should be, working behind closed doors, closing his door to himself, and not thinking about making progress.

Shen San asked: "I'm not a businessman."

Liu Bing: "There are two kinds of people who come to my place. They are either colleagues or buyers. Only businessmen like to spy on carpenters. How can you be that kind of person?"

Shen San asked: "I can still be an official, high official."

Liu Bing: "It's not like it's not like, if you don't buy anything, go quickly."

Shen San asked and confirmed with the guard next to him, "Is this really the best carpenter in West City?"

The guard replied embarrassingly, "The best group of people has been recruited by General Zhang, and a few people are sick. This is already the best."

Revealing his identity would naturally calm down the little carpenter, but Shen Sanwen wanted to convince this underestimated man.

Shen San asked: "What's wrong with the businessman? Don't the businessman deserve to live? Without a businessman, where would you buy clothes, where would you eat breakfast? While enjoying the businessman's service, you would look down on the businessman at the same time. Selling wooden utensils is not a business activity. You are not a businessman?"
Even if you have a different point of view, you can't hurt others. "

Liu Bing sneered, "Seeing that you are dressed in such a low-key and luxurious way, you have already said that you are a businessman, but you still don't admit it. Why should I answer your question?"

Shen San asked: "You are right, I shouldn't get your answer for nothing, you teach me this, I will teach you how to improve wooden furniture."

Liu Bing let out a chuckle, "You are not ashamed to speak out, are you trying to get rid of the ax?"

Shen San asked: "My wooden skills are unmatched by anyone in the world. I am in a good mood today, and I am willing to exchange with you if I suffer."

Liu Bing: "I agree, boy, you don't know the heights of the sky and the depths of the earth. I have been a carpenter for 30 years. I want to see how you teach me."

Shen San asked: "I have a condition. The skills you learn from me must be taught to others for free, and you must explain that you did not create them. Can you agree?"

Liu Bing: "It's natural. Carpenters have carpenter's rules, not their own. Who would dare to use your things if they misunderstood them."

Shen San asked: "Okay. You can choose any of the items you sell, and I can teach you."

Liu Bing was very speechless. He had never seen one that could blow like this before, so he carefully selected the elephant carving that he was most satisfied with.Although most of the goods sold in the store are daily necessities, the real big money can be made from those small handicrafts and study decorations. Scholars like to use these to decorate the facade, or arty.

Shen Sanwen's face turned dark, this is a problem for himself, why don't you choose an ordinary object related to daily life?Most of the items in his study are jade, almost iron or stone, wooden ornaments?I have never seen it.

Just get acquainted.

Shen San asked carefully to pick up the little elephant, the carving is very good.The ivory elephant ears are very vivid, only a pair of big eyes are very dull, and the stone carvings and jade carvings can only be like this.The big blessing character engraved on the back of the elephant is very festive, and the rounded tail of the elephant makes the little elephant look very naughty, which is the finishing touch.

Feeling fond of it, Shen Sanwen naturally touched it with his hands.

But the elephant tail and the limbs of the baby elephant were exceptionally uneven, leaving traces of scratches in his hands.

Thinking that he has such precious hands, unexpectedly... He naturally no longer has the idea of ​​loving this little elephant.

Shen San asked to put down the little elephant, "Have you finished polishing this?"

Liu Bing replied, "I have tried my best to make it round, but it is incomparable with jade wares. There is a slight sense of unevenness at the joint."

Shen San asked: "This can scratch your hands, and it's still slight."

Liu Bing was upset, it was just a small seal, is it that exaggerated, "Okay, the young master still pointing or not, not pointing out where the gate is, walking slowly and not seeing him off."

Shen San asked: "I'll teach you how to make the junction round."

Liu Bing: "Oh, my lord, you are not afraid to flash your tongue. Wood art is mostly aimed at use. The masters are not interested in tangling these small objects, so this matter has not been resolved. The engraving on the top is not easy to handle, and a little force can easily destroy the entire object."

Shen San asked: "I know, my method is to deal with small pieces of wood."

Liu Bing still looked unhappy, "Speak."

Hurry up and leave, don't delay my business.

Shen San asked: "It's enough to polish it well. Use something harder than wood to move around it, which is called grinding.

Wrap the small stone or fine sand with a cloth, then cover the place to be polished, and keep rotating it with your hands.

I bought this little elephant, you just have to try it, the cost of polishing will be quite a lot for you. "

Liu Bing immediately took out some fine sand, some wood carvings would stick some sand for decoration, and he just happened to have no shortage here.As for the cloth, just cut a section from the cuff and you're done.

Shen Sanwen reckoned that such a small one would be finished in a stick of incense.

(End of this chapter)