The Tang Dynasty started from saving Empress Changsun

Chapter 402 Qiuxuan Academy
Yi Nu and Yuzhu were lying on the table, writing something with a pen, and discussing with each other from time to time.

Chen Jingke wanted to go in quietly to scare them, but Yi Nu said happily as soon as he arrived at the door: "The real man is back."

Yuzhu looked up suspiciously and said, "Where are people, no."

Yi Nu said affirmatively: "It's right at the door, I heard footsteps."

It was only then that Chen Jingke remembered that she was a trained soldier with sharp ears and eyes and a high level of alertness.

What she thought was creeping, sounded like loud noise to her.

Seeing that it was not enough to scare people, he walked in with some disappointment, and said, "Only you girl has good ears, almost catching up with cat ears."

Yi Nu put down his pen and smiled lightly, "I just heard it, so what can I do?"

Yuzhu got up and said, "It's cold outside, come in quickly to warm yourself, I have some tea, you can drink a cup to warm your body."

Chen Jingke sat down on the chair and enjoyed the service of the little maid.

Then he looked at what the two of them had written, and said, "How is the novel going?"

Yi Nu sighed, and said, "I'm really not good at writing novels. Compared with your stories, I can't read them."

Chen Jingke picked up the novel she wrote and read it. It told a story about a chivalrous woman punishing rape and eliminating evil.

How should I put it, boring.

The main reason is that she is constrained by morality and cannot break through the moral standard line in her heart to write essays.

On the one hand, he must abide by the three cardinal principles and five constant principles, but on the other hand, he wants to be a hero... The protagonist is bound and aggrieved in everything he does.

If she rewrites realist bitterness essays, she must be a good hand, and if she writes chivalrous women's essays, this style is destined to hit the street.

He told her all these questions one by one.

But Yi Nu sighed: "It's not that I don't want to write in that way, but I can't help but bring myself into the chivalrous woman."

"I hope that I can become such a person, and I will portray a chivalrous woman like this without knowing it."

Chen Jingke nodded and said: "This is normal. When I started writing novels, I was actually writing about myself. After reaching a certain level, I wrote about others. The highest level is still about myself."

"You are still a beginner, and the protagonist in your novel is actually yourself, or the person you want to be. There is a way to solve this. Stop writing chivalrous novels and change the subject matter."

Chen Jingke said: "Write about Mazu, the god of the sea."

Yi Nu asked suspiciously: "Mazu, the sea god? Is there such a god?"

Chen Jingke said: "It doesn't matter if you have it before, if I say there is in Zixiao Temple, then there will be."

Zixiao Temple does have this ability, just update the "Taomen Tulu Zhenjing".

Yi Nu was moved by the confidence in his words, his eyes were like water, and said: "I... vomit..."

I didn't know that I suddenly felt nauseous just as I opened my mouth.

She quickly covered her mouth and ran to the door to retch.

Chen Jingke hurriedly said with concern: "What's wrong? Is there something uncomfortable?"

Yi Nu retched a few times, but didn't spit out anything, but he felt much more comfortable, shook his head and said, "No, I just want to vomit suddenly."

Yuzhu said: "Isn't it because I ate something bad... But I didn't eat anything strange today."

After all, Chen Jingke is someone who has experienced it once, so he immediately said: "It must be."

Yi Nu was stunned for a moment, and also thought of this possibility, his excited body trembled: "Really...Really?"

Yuzhu is also a little stunned, has it?Do you have any children?
Then he said pleasantly: "Did you say that Elder Sister Yi Nu is pregnant with a baby?"

Chen Jingke shook his head and said, "I don't know, but her symptoms are very similar to those of Shu'er."

Yi Nu covered his mouth excitedly, and his eyes immediately became moist.

She has been preparing to have a baby since last year, and there has been no movement for more than half a year. She is under great pressure.

Chen Jingke naturally understood her situation, and he was deeply moved, saying:
"It's not good for the child to be too emotional... let's go, let the master take a look for you first, don't let me read it wrong."

Yi Nu said: "It's so late that Daoist should rest, isn't it good to disturb him?"

Chen Jingke said: "No, Master must be writing medical books at the moment, we just go there."

So the three of them came to the courtyard where Sun Simiao lived, and as expected, the light in his study was still on.

Chen Jingke knocked on the door and said, "Master."

Sun Simiao said, "Come in, the door is unlocked."

Chen Jingke pushed the door open and came in, saying, "It's so late, why are you still awake, old man?"

Sun Simiao put down his pen and said, "If you come a little later, I'll be asleep. What's the matter if you come so late?"

Chen Jingke has no doubts about this point. When it comes to health preservation, no one can compare with this old god, and he has a good combination of work and rest.

So he didn't say any more, but said: "Yi Nu is a little unwell, so please be quiet."

Sun Simiao looked at the two little maids who were following behind, and said, "Come and sit here, what's wrong?"

Yi Nu sat down on the chair beside the desk, put his right wrist on the desk, and said nervously:
"I retched for no reason just now, but I didn't spit out anything."

Sun Simiao paused for a moment, and understood everything in his heart.But he didn't say anything, and stretched out his hand to feel his pulse.

After about four or five minutes, he let go.

Yi Nu bit his lip nervously, not even daring to ask about the result.

Yuzhu was also nervous.

Or Chen Jingke asked: "Master, are you happy?"

Sun Simiao nodded slightly and said: "The pulse condition is very weak, but according to my medical practice experience, it should be no accident."

Yi Nu covered his mouth excitedly, for fear that he might cry accidentally.

Yuzhu said happily: "Congratulations, Sister Yi Nu, you finally got your wish."

Chen Jingke was also very happy, and said: "Hehe, it's finally done, your old man is going to have more grandsons or granddaughters."

Sun Simiao laughed and said, "You are the only one who can talk... I don't need to tell you how to take care of it in the future, right?"

Although the child's surname is Chen and not Sun, he is a descendant of the apprentice after all, so he is naturally happy to be the master.

Chen Jingke said: "I know, I will tell her well when I get back."

After chatting for a few more words, the three of them returned to their residence.

Yi Nu finally couldn't help crying with joy, and Chen Jingke hugged her to comfort her.

Then, she took all her quilts to the bed in the outer room, and solemnly said: "Let Yuzhu accompany you from now on, I want to take good care of the baby."

Chen Jingke was speechless, grabbed her face and rubbed vigorously: "If you have a child, forget about a man, you are a proper scumbag."

Yi Nu couldn't help laughing, she naturally knew what the scumbag he meant.

"Is it all for the sake of the child? Please bear with it for a while... Besides, you have Yuzhu. Then you put all your strength on her and try to make her conceive too."

Yuzhu on the side waved her hand and said, "No, I don't want to have children..."

Chen Jingke stared at her and said, "Huh?"

Yuzhu knew that the expression was wrong, so she quickly corrected it: "It's not that we don't want to have children, it's that we don't want to have children now..."

"The real person said that it is too dangerous to have a child before the age of 16, and I have to wait until after the age of 16 to have another child."

Chen Jingke said, "That's about the same."

At this moment, Yi Nu looked at the pen and paper on the table, suddenly remembered what happened just now, and quickly asked: "My lord, what happened to Sea God Mazu, please tell me quickly."

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The news of Yi Nu's pregnancy spread the next day, and everyone congratulated her.

Although she is a concubine, everyone knows Chen Jingke's temper.

What's more, Chen Jingke has already arranged for the two concubines' retreats, each with a large Taoist temple.

Before their children were born, they were already the masters of one view, which was beyond the reach of ordinary bastards.

Therefore, no one will underestimate her and the child in her belly.

The scale of the celebration was naturally not as great as when Wu Shu was pregnant, but it was quite lively, and everyone sent a lot of gifts.

Because of Yi Nu's pregnancy, Chen Jingke stayed at home for two days before going to the academy again.

With Cheng Huailiang as the director, it really saved him a lot of trouble.

At least you don't have to stare at him every day, just tell him if you have anything to do, and it will be done.

Shaking off the shopkeeper, he flew up.

As for Cheng Huailiang's seizing power to evade himself, he never thought about it, and he didn't care.

The real owner of Qiuxuan Academy is the emperor, and everyone else is working part-time. Want to seize power?You can pack up and go home.

Moreover, the future of science and engineering is in his hands. Without an academy, he can build ten or a hundred.

I found Cheng Huailiang in the office, and he was busy building student files with a few people.

Chen Jingke found a place to sit down, and said with a smile, "How does it feel to be in control?"

Cheng Huailiang ignored him, and said to his opponent: "File these completed files, and send the remaining forms to everyone when the class is officially in session for them to fill in."

"Okay... that's all, you guys go to work first."

After sending his subordinates away, he said: "Now I finally know why you made me the principal... This is not a principal, it is clearly a slave."

Chen Jingke smiled and said, "Don't say that, okay, although it's true, but you hurt our brother's feelings if you say it."

Cheng Huailiang rolled his eyes and said, "I heard from Qinghe that your talented concubine is pregnant?"

Chen Jingke nodded and said, "I forgot, you haven't given the congratulatory gift yet, have you? Hurry up and make it up."

Cheng Huailiang said: "Then you should also make up for me."

Chen Jingke's heart skipped a beat, and he said, "There is also Qinghe?"

Cheng Huailiang said: "Yes, I just confirmed it yesterday, and finally let go of this heartache."

Chen Jingke laughed and said: "That's a coincidence, how about we marry each other? If it's two men, it's brothers; if it's two women, it's sisters; if it's a man and a woman, it's husband and wife."

Cheng Huailiang complained: "You think it's beautiful, I'm the son of the main wife, and you are the son of the concubine, who are you married to? It's almost the same as the child in the belly of Mrs. Wu."

Chen Jingke was not happy anymore, and said: "What are the concubines and concubines? Those are all my children. I have prepared the family business for them. What's the matter, the master of the first view is not worthy of your children?"

Cheng Huailiang said: "Don't tell me, go talk to Qinghe if you have the ability."

Chen Jingke pretended to be disappointed and said: "Hey, our unicorn, you are still unwilling, and you will regret it in the future."

Cheng Huailiang was too lazy to complain, and said: "Okay, stop talking, and talk about business. Did the saint agree to the railway?"

Chen Jingke also put away the joke, and said seriously: "I agree, and I will hand over the steel we need in ten months."

"By the way, I also want a few tons of refined iron. If you have time, go to the Ministry of War to get it, so that they don't repay their bills after a long time."

Shilu iron is listed as a military resource and is under the control of the Ministry of War, not the Ministry of Industry.

Cheng Huailiang said: "Let the second brother Li ask for it, and I don't believe that the Ministry of War dares to fool him."

Chen Jingke gave him a weird look, and said, "Are you tired of working? Li Er, Li Er Er, you can also call him the second son?"

It's not that you can't call Li Tai and Li Er or something, everyone has a good relationship, so it's okay to call in private.

The point is, Li Shimin is also good at two.

Cheng Huailiang understood immediately, pretended to slap himself, and said: "Look at my mouth, I am talking nonsense, let the king of Wei ask for it."

Chen Jingke said: "Don't bother the two masters with one thing, and let him ask for the iron from the Ministry of Industry."

Cheng Huailiang thought deeply, "That's [-] tons of iron. Three years ago, it was the imperial court's steel output for two years. The Ministry of Industry probably wouldn't give it to us so readily. It's really most appropriate for him to ask for it."

Chen Jingke sighed: "The main reason is that the gap was too large in the past, and the folks were seriously short of iron. Now the production of tens of thousands of tons of pig iron is still stretched."

Cheng Huailiang nodded and said, "That's true. In a few more years, it should be almost the same."

Chen Jingke shook his head and said: "No, on the contrary, the demand for iron among the people will only increase. Let alone a few years, even 100 years will not be able to fill this hole."

Cheng Huailiang said in surprise: "How is it possible, apart from farm tools, kitchen knives, and iron pots, the folks shouldn't need iron?"

"Every household buys a set of these things, so there should be no other needs."

Chen Jingke said: "The reason why you have such an idea is because iron is too scarce and too expensive, and the people can save as much as they can, and they have replaced it with other methods."

"If the output of iron goes up and the price goes down, the demand will go up immediately."

"For example, is it okay to install iron fences on the windows to prevent theft? If you want to strengthen the tables, chairs and benches, can you nail a few more nails?"

"There are also major factories and workshops, where there are more places that need iron. For example, Niangniang's canning factory uses ceramic bottles as containers, which are too fragile. What if you use iron boxes as containers?"

"The demand is boundless. Not to mention the output of tens of thousands of tons, hundreds of millions of tons will not be able to meet the demand."

Cheng Huailiang suddenly realized, and said: "Why didn't I think of this? It's true. It seems that mining and smelting iron will be a good business to make money in the future."

Chen Jingke smiled and said, "Why, are you tempted?"

Cheng Huailiang shook his head and said, "No, the water for mining and smelting iron is too deep. I don't want to get involved. Just make sure that the academy has enough iron to use."

Chen Jingke said: "A wise choice, running the academy is better than doing any business."

"Besides, we have already jointly opened a steam engine manufacturing workshop. This is the real high-end industry."

Cheng Huailiang laughed and said: "Okay, don't give me the ecstasy soup. Our workshop has not even built a house, and the workers don't know where they are. I will starve to death when it makes money."

Chen Jingke said: "This is called impatient and can't eat hot tofu. It is troublesome to start heavy industry. Once it is on the right track, it will be the hen that lays golden eggs."

(End of this chapter)