Daming: Old Zhu, we agreed not to rush!

Chapter 137 What a waste of time

"It's really a mysterious and great country. I didn't expect this to be invented long ago. The word glass is really appropriate."

Kaos looked at the glass frame in his hand and felt that his previous thoughts were really ridiculous.

Fortunately, he has won the favor of Ming Emperor Zhu Yuanzhang, glass is not good, there are always other opportunities.

He took out "The Travels of Marc Polo" again, which was the biggest motivation for him to come here.

It's a pity that the former Yuan Dynasty has been destroyed, and a new dynasty has been born here.

Otherwise, it might be useful to mention Marco Polo.

Kaos is not impatient, he still has a long time, and there is always a chance.

After all, no matter what, this place is much better than the war-torn Rome.

the other side.

Lishui County.

In Su Jing's other courtyard, Zhu Biao and Zhu Wei also began to accept the teaching of scientific knowledge seriously.

Of course, after Su Jing briefly explained the classification of science, Zhu Biao chose physics.

Only physics is the ultimate key to change the destiny of mankind.

This made Su Jing a little stressed, even though he was able to learn physics well in the nine-year compulsory education and high school.

But in the following career, there was no in-depth study.

All I can say is, take one step at a time.

For Zhu Lu's side, his interest in exploring the microscopic world of plants has completely immersed him in it.

In his album, there are more and more exquisite paintings.

The appearance, structure, and shape of plant cells are all clearly depicted.

Zhu Huan's painting skills are constantly improving.

He didn't know that these paintings of his would become masterpieces handed down from generation to generation in the future.

Of course, it's not because the paintings are good-looking.

On Zhu Biao's side, he and Su Jing were studying some common physical phenomena in life.

For example, what we are talking about now is the three forms of water and their related knowledge, including the knowledge of freezing point and boiling point, and mutual transformation.

Su Jing's teaching is not just theory, it is basically combined with practical teaching.

Although Zhu Biao has no foundation in physics, he learned it very quickly.

The most important thing is that Zhu Biao has a good brain, and at the same time has enough internal drive.

Study for Ming's tomorrow.

It can be said that it is difficult to find a stronger driving force than this.

"Now I understand that the evaporation, liquefaction, and freezing of water are actually just a transfer of heat."

Su Jing just completed the process of making ice with saltpeter in front of Zhu Biao.

Although ice making with saltpeter was discovered as early as the Tang Dynasty, it is no longer a rare thing now.

In summer, there are even merchants selling ice.

But the principle of it has not been really discovered.

Zhu Biao listened carefully and recorded carefully.

"Master Su, so, the heat has been transferred away, did it just disappear?"

Zhu Biao asked Su Jing, he studied seriously, and questions would always pop up from time to time.

"Of course not."

Su Jing said lightly: "Here, we have to mention a law of physics, the law of conservation of energy."

Conservation of energy?

Zhu Biao didn't understand, but immediately wrote it down.

Su Jing explained: "The law of energy conservation, the energy here is temporarily understood as heat, which means that energy will neither be created nor disappear out of thin air, it will only be transformed from one form to another. , or transfer from one body to another, while the total amount of energy remains the same."

The law of conservation of energy is one of the most fundamental laws of physics.

Zhu Biao recorded it carefully and recited it many times.

Su Jing looked at Zhu Biao quietly without disturbing him.

As for physics, it still depends on the person.

Some people are quick to understand, while others are slow to understand, and they cannot force it.

The law of conservation of energy is the most basic law.

Even in the previous life, when Su Jing first learned it, he just memorized it by rote.

Understand what, just to do the problem.

But now Zhu Biao obviously doesn't have this idea, he wants to know the true meaning of it.

"Master Su, the total amount of energy remains unchanged, why can't we feel the transferred energy?"

Zhu Biao asked Su Jing.

Su Jing replied: "Because these energies are too small to arouse the discovery of our sense organs."

"It's like a torch burning at night, emitting heat all the time, but if you stand far away, you won't feel the heat."

"But if a huge fire is burning, even if you stand farther away, you can still feel the heat wave."

Although Zhu Biao's question was really simple, Su Jing answered it very seriously.

Physics often discovers the real laws of the world after some simple phenomena.

The two asked and answered like this, and time passed quickly.

It was noon in a blink of an eye, and eating was the first priority, so everything else must be stopped.

In the Jinling Hotel, Su Jing, Zhu Biao and Zhu Huan were still in the original box together.

Today's Jinling Hotel seems to be extremely lively.

"It's so satisfying! Those corrupt officials should be killed!"

"That's right, even the food that the emperor uses for disaster relief dares to be greedy, don't be too courageous!"

"Good job! I heard that His Highness the Crown Prince did the arrest of corrupt officials this time. Daming is really lucky to have such an emperor and crown prince!"

A group of diners are talking about the recent disaster food corruption case.

Compared with the Guanglu Temple case last time, this time it was obviously much bigger, and many more officials were involved.

Zhu Yuanzhang made a special order to announce it to the world, so as to set the record straight.

Of course, there is a process from investigating the case to adjudicating the case to making it known to the world.

Therefore, there will be enthusiastic and jubilant discussions in Jinling Hotel.

Not only in the Jinling Hotel, but also in the streets of Lishui County, this topic was being discussed enthusiastically.

After all, ordinary people nowadays are quite interested in combating corrupt officials.

This is top-level gossip.

Both Zhu Yuanzhang's reputation and Zhu Biao's reputation have improved a lot in this wave of discussions.

"The enthusiasm of the crowd is very high!"

Su Jing said with a smile.

Such a scene, even for him, was the first time he had seen it in his life.

It seems that whether it is the previous life or the present life, perhaps the times have changed, but the things that everyone likes to discuss have not changed.

Zhu Biao looked at Su Jing and said, "These compliments should belong to Master Su, the students feel guilty."

In Zhu Biao's view, this case of corruption in disaster relief food was all due to Su Jing.

If it weren't for Su Jing, I'm afraid this matter would never have been discovered.

The common people who were affected by the disaster could only suffer unreasonable disasters, and the Ming treasury could only suffer losses because of this.

But at this time, Su Jing's name was not among those who were praised by the people.

Zhu Biao felt that he was ashamed of Su Jing.

Su Jing smiled and said: "It doesn't matter. It's fine if the corrupt officials are caught. Besides, I also like the compensation given by the court. It's very good. I don't like to be famous because of this kind of thing."

Whether it was buying back all the relief food, or introducing him to the glass business, Su Jing was very satisfied.

Just make money, there is no need to be famous.

Whether it is Lao Zhu or Zhu Biao, there is no need to worry about being hated by corrupt officials.

The emperor and the prince, the power is supreme.

But I am different. In this matter, it is better to keep a low profile.

Listening to Su Jing's words, Zhu Biao felt more and more guilty. He took the credit of Su Jing, but he could do very little compensation.

"Master Su, students in the future must make you famous all over the world."

At the dinner table, Zhu Biao said solemnly to Su Jing.

Only such compensation can reduce the guilt in Zhu Biao's heart.

"Ha ha!"

Su Jing laughed and said: "Then I'll wait for this day, but you have to give me a good reputation."

Su Jing didn't think too much about it, she just thought that Zhu Biao was a student expressing his gratitude to the teacher.

He didn't even think that Zhu Biao's words would carry through his whole life in the future.

"Master Su, don't worry, the students will definitely do it."

Zhu Biao promised again.

Su Jing just urged: "Eat quickly, you will have the strength to study when you are full."

While the three of them were eating, they heard a few loud noises.

After a while, it stopped again.

Su Jing didn't think too much about it. There are people coming and going in the restaurant, and it's normal to have conflicts sometimes.

The ability of the shopkeeper of this store is still good, this kind of thing is not difficult to deal with.

"Master Su, the students are full."

"Master Su, the student is also fine."

Zhu Biao and Zhu Huan said to Su Jing.

Su Jing nodded and said: "Okay, let's go out to digest food when we are full."

The three of them left the box immediately, ready to go for a walk.

However, as soon as he reached the door, the shopkeeper stopped Su Jing:
"Boss, I have something to tell you."

The shopkeeper's attitude was sincere, and his face was a little hesitant.

Su Jing was a little surprised, this is not like the emotions that the shopkeeper would have.

"What, did something happen just now?"

Su Jing asked, he subconsciously thought of the noise that happened just now.

The shopkeeper nodded and said, "A few yamen servants came here just now, and they ate the overlord's meal again. I have been here three times this month."

"The boss also explained it on weekdays, and usually let them eat, but they not only eat but also take it with them. When they left, each of them brought two catties of wine."

While speaking, the shopkeeper looked at Su Jing cautiously, for fear that Su Jing would blame himself for this matter.

However, before Su Jing could speak, Zhu Biao couldn't help but said:

"The yamen servant eats the overlord's meal, isn't it enough? Still want to take it? Shopkeeper, how long have they been away?"

Zhu Biao was angry.

Within the territory of Ming Dynasty, there are such things, it's amazing!

Back then, when my father was in the uprising, he strictly enforced military discipline, and the officers and soldiers must never disturb the people.

It is because of such a good style that he is loved by the people, which can be said to be an important reason why Zhu Yuanzhang was able to conquer the world.

When he heard such a thing, he was naturally very angry.

"Niu Yi, calm down!"

Su Jing scolded, and then comforted the shopkeeper: "Okay, I know, it's okay, there is nothing wrong with what you did."

Su Jing will not pass the responsibility on to the shopkeeper, because this is not a problem that the shopkeeper can solve.

"Yes, boss."

The shopkeeper breathed a sigh of relief, and he respected Su Jing even more in his heart.

"Master Su, do you want to condone such a thing?"

Zhu Biao looked at Su Jing with puzzlement in his eyes.

Su Jing just said indifferently: "Go outside first, don't affect business here."

The three of them quickly came to the street.

At this time, it was approaching late autumn, and there were obviously fewer pedestrians on the road.

Because heat is a precious resource in this era.

Staying at home can reduce calorie consumption, and reducing calorie consumption means eating less.

Even more so in winter.

The reason for everything is so simple and plain.

Su Jing, who originally planned to digest, could only take Zhu Biao and Zhu Xi home first.

"Master Su, why don't you catch up with those yamen servants, this kind of thing must not be tolerated!"

Zhu Biao said to Su Jing that he still remembered.

Su Jing said indifferently: "Doing business? That's how it is. This kind of thing is normal. Arguing with them will only affect business."

In past and present lives, times have changed, but business has not.

"Is that so?"

Zhu Biao couldn't accept it. This was what happened under his nose. He really didn't understand Su Jing's indifferent attitude.

"Of course not."

Su Jing immediately shook her head and said, "I can bear to eat and drink for nothing, but it's really too much to take it with you after eating."

Su Jing also has her own bottom line, facing the occasional slapstick by these petty officials, she just endured it.

After all, the King of Hell is easy to meet, and the little devil is difficult to deal with.

But there is a limit to Su Jing's tolerance.

"Then how will Master Su deal with it?"

Zhu Biao continued to ask, he really wanted to know what Su Shi would do?
Su Jing said lightly: "It's simple, go to the magistrate, clear up the officials, and the matter will be resolved."

Zhu Biao was stunned for a moment, he didn't expect Su Shi's method to be like this.

He originally thought that Su Jing should write a pleading paper, and then file a complaint, going through the process step by step.

I didn't expect to go directly to the county magistrate.

"Master Su, will the magistrate listen to you?"

Zhu Biao suddenly thought of this question and hurriedly asked.

Although Su Jing has a high status here, to the outside world, he is just a businessman.

Scholars, farmers, businessmen, county magistrates are scholars, or successful scholars, will listen to Su Jing?
As for bribery, Zhu Biao believed that it was impossible for Su Jing to do this.

Because if you really want to bribe the county magistrate, it will cost more money than those few yamen servants have to eat and drink.

This kind of unprofitable business, with Su Jing's personality, would not do it.

"Why, like your father, he thinks that I'm a businessman. Apart from spending money and bribes, it's impossible for the magistrate to listen to me?"

Su Jing looked at Zhu Biao and smiled, seeing through Zhu Biao's inner thoughts at a glance.

"Students dare not."

Zhu Biao immediately lowered his head and said.

Su Jing waved his hand and said, "It's not a big deal if you think about it. Strictly speaking, my means are also related to money. What else do businessmen play if they don't play with money?"

"Master Su really wants to bribe the magistrate?"

Zhu Biao raised his head and said in surprise.

Su Jing glanced at Zhu Biao helplessly and said, "Niu Yi, you really have learned from me for so long."

"I just need to adjust the business structure, and the commercial tax that the county magistrate can collect will be greatly reduced. Are you in a hurry or am I?"

Commercial taxes in the Ming Dynasty were mainly transportation tax and warehouse storage tax. Although the tax rate was low, there were a lot of Su Jing industries in Lishui County.

If it adjusts the business structure and pays less business tax, it will be quite easy and casual.

So Su Jing's method is really achievable.

(End of this chapter)