Daming: Old Zhu, we agreed not to rush!

Chapter 227 If you fall behind, you will be beaten, the nature of the Japanese

Su Jing rubbed her nose, and wrapped her clothes tighter.

In the yard, Zhu Biao is making mud embryos.

He has mastered the firing process, and what he needs to do now is how to let the bricks enter more air while ensuring their firmness.

Various grotesque mud embryos are placed in the yard one by one, and there are all kinds of them.

Square ones, round ones, ones with big holes in the middle, ones with small holes around the edges, and those with digging holes.

Su Jing did not interfere with Zhu Biao, creativity should not be limited.

After making more than a dozen clay embryos in a row, Zhu Biao stopped.

The next step is to send it into the fire chamber and start firing.

In order to learn how to fire bricks, Zhu Biao took a lot of effort.

The proportion of clay and other materials that should be added to the mud, as well as the precautions during firing, temperature control, etc.

Zhu Biao spent all of these efforts, first reading books, then finding people, and finally experimenting by himself.

The whole process is quite similar to Su Jing's usual demeanor when doing experiments.

While the trials are not the same, the processes are similar.

In the process of firing bricks, Zhu Biao subconsciously used the thinking of materialist dialectics to solve various problems encountered.

It seems to be burning bricks, but Zhu Biao found a way to understand materialist dialectics.

What he did was a thrill.

Boom——————————

There was a knock on the door.

"coming."

Su Jing got up and went to open the door.

In this cold weather, who came to the door?
This small kiln fired bricks, but there was no movement of gunpowder explosions before.

It shouldn't disturb the people.

The door was opened, but a familiar figure came into view.

"Brother Wenying!"

Su Jing was a little surprised.

It's Mu Ying, Mu Ying is back.

"Mr. Su."

Mu Ying bowed slightly and said.

"Come in quickly."

Su Jing turned sideways.

As soon as Mu Ying entered the yard, she noticed Zhu Biao who was firing bricks.

He was a little surprised, but before he could speak, Su Jing had already asked: "Brother Wenying, have you dealt with all your affairs? Langxian's teaching went well, right? The bamboo in this winter may be a little lacking in flexibility. "

"It's settled. Mr. Su doesn't have to worry about the bamboo issue. The production of the wolf constitution is not complicated, and it will be time to do it again in the spring of the next year."

Mu Ying immediately replied.

Su Jing's concern still made Mu Ying feel quite warm.

For Lang Xian, Su Jing really cared.

"That's good. If there is no problem, the Japanese pirates can come and go next year. It is best to wipe them out!"

When Su Jing spoke, there was a bit of sternness, which was not very similar to the usual easy-going.

For Japanese pirates, that is, Xiaotian, any simple Chinese in the previous life, this is a subconscious emotion they will have.

It's just that Su Jing's emotions are a little strange to Mu Ying.

Because in the current Ming Dynasty, the Japanese pirates are quite annoying, but with the constant wars all over the country, the Japanese pirates really can't be ranked first.

The main force of the Ming Dynasty mainly went north to suppress the evils.

"Mr. Su, these Japanese pirates themselves are stragglers, mostly harassing, and I'm afraid they won't be able to wipe them out once."

Mu Ying looked at Su Jing and said.

Su Jing nodded and said: "I know this. Every year around Qingming, when monsoons and ocean currents follow the path, Japanese pirates would come to the shore by boat and plunder wantonly."

"When the monsoon passes, they will slip away, completely following the weather, slippery is very slippery."

"But their old home is Ryukyu, which is what we call Kuyi Island. It's a bigger place. As long as Ming plans to build a navy, it can be destroyed directly."

Listening to Su Jing's words, Mu Ying looked a little surprised.

"Mr. Su, forgive Wenying for taking the liberty, but I have something to ask."

Mu Ying said.

Su Jing nodded and said: "It's okay, just ask if you have anything to do."

Mu Ying asked: "Mr. Su's family, have any been killed by Japanese pirates?"

If it weren't for such a deep hatred, Mu Ying would not have imagined that Su Jing would actually want to kill Ryukyu Island and destroy the Japanese pirates' lair.

Mu Ying believes that Su Jing must know that although the Japanese pirates are from the Ryukyu Island, the Japanese pirates are only one force in the Ryukyu Islands, not all of them.

"No, my hometown is not here, it's from Yingtianfu. My family members died in the war. It has nothing to do with Japanese pirates. It should be said that I have never seen Japanese pirates in my life."

Su Jing replied.

Su Jing doesn't have many memories of his family in this life.

It can't be regarded as an ordinary family. After all, they have also studied and used to be a scholar.

Died in the chaos of war, Su Jing really didn't know which force or who died in the specific hands.

However, it is certain that it has nothing to do with Japanese pirates.

Ok?
Hearing Su Jing's answer, Mu Ying was quite surprised.

He looked at Su Jing and said, "Mr. Su, why do you treat Japanese pirates like this..."

This is not just hating, but gnashing of teeth, to a certain extent.

"This is..."

Su Jing was obviously taken aback by this question.

After a while, Su Jing replied: "In the past few days in Laizhou, I heard the atrocities committed by the Japanese pirates. I am really indignant. I must be defeated to relieve my hatred!"

"The nature of Japanese pirates is cruel and merciless. If they become stronger in the future, I am afraid that it will be a great disaster for China!"

Su Jing said righteous words.

It is inconvenient to mention the matter of the later life, but Su Jing will never forget the blood feud in the previous life.

Seeing Su Jing's serious expression, Mu Ying was quite shocked, or rather surprised.

Although the Japanese pirates are a big trouble for the Ming Dynasty, they can't be as serious as the big trouble for China, right?

However, Mu Ying didn't dare to take Su Jing's words seriously.

He finally opened his mouth and said: "Mr. Su, the Japanese pirates are located in Ryukyu, but it is a small country, even if it is strong, what can it do? Besides, the Japanese have always been ministers, and my Ming Dynasty has strong generals, why should I be afraid of them?"

As a general of the Ming Dynasty, the young Mu Ying led troops, guarded one side, and fought countless battles.

He has incomparable confidence in the army of Ming Dynasty.

He really couldn't believe how much of a threat a mere Japanese could pose to Daming.

It's just that there is no free hand now, otherwise, how could the Japanese pirates be rampant.

This is not pride, but self-confidence as the founding general of Ming Dynasty.

There are too many famous generals under Zhu Yuanzhang.

Seeing Mu Ying who was so confident, Su Jing didn't know what to say for a while.

Just talk about the tragedy that shocked the world in Yingtian Mansion hundreds of years later?
"Brother Wenying, I have something to say, I hope you can remember it."

Su Jing said slowly.

Mu Ying immediately said: "Mr. Su, please tell me."

Su Jing said: "If you fall behind, you will be beaten. The relationship between the strength of Ming Dynasty and the country of Wa is not static."

"Just like the Spring and Autumn and Warring States period, before the Qin State reformed, did anyone ever think that Qin could sweep away the six kingdoms and unify the world?"

"The nature of the Japanese people is really hard to change. If one day my Ming Dynasty is weak and the Japanese country is strong, it will be a disaster."

"I know the nature of Japanese people, so I made this statement."

In fact, there is no need to go hundreds of years later.

During the Jiajing period of the Ming Dynasty, dozens of Japanese pirates landed from Shangyu County, Shaoxing, and killed all the way to the Jinling City. They ran rampant for several months, killing as many as 5000 officers and soldiers during the period.

This is simply a disgrace to Ming Dynasty.

If Zhu Yuanzhang knew about this, the coffin board might not be able to hold it down.

It's only been a few generations, and Daming has become like this?

Mu Ying listened carefully to Su Jing's remarks, nodded and said: "Mr. Su's teaching, Wen Ying will remember it."

Like Zhu Biao, he is also thinking about materialist dialectics in his spare time these days.

Doesn't the change in the relationship between strength and weakness correspond to the development and change of things mentioned in materialist dialectics?

There is no constant strength and no constant weakness.

Even if it is only a small country, it may become a big problem for Ming Dynasty in the future.

The more Mu Ying thought about it, the more she felt that what Su Jing said was very reasonable, this Japanese should not be underestimated.

When I go back, I must report to Zhu Yuanzhang, and I must not despise the Japanese pirates.

"Master Su, what is my brother doing?"

Mu Ying asked Su Jing.

He saw it as soon as he came in, and was quite curious.

Su Jing replied: "Brick burning."

Burning bricks?
Mu Ying looked at such a small stove and said: "Mr. Su, such a small stove may not be able to burn many bricks."

"When I was stationed before, bricks were fired in the barracks. I don't know how this is different from ordinary bricks?"

Su Jing smiled and said: "I will know tomorrow, when the time comes, open the furnace and see the effect."

At this time, Zhu Biao had already started to seal the furnace.

It takes at least 24 hours to burn bricks once the furnace is turned on. After the furnace is closed, it is waiting.

"All right."

After the furnace mouth was covered with mud, Zhu Biao stood up and breathed a sigh of relief.

"Brother Mu!"

He turned his head to look at Mu Ying, quite happy.

Mu Ying nodded, and exchanged a few words with Zhu Biao.

Life is also very pleasant.

……

Ying Tianfu.

Department of household, degree branch.

Ma Zhiyuan's work became more and more tiring, his waist had been sore for many days, and his eyes were a little blurry.

High-intensity work is stressful for anyone.

But Ma Zhiyuan could only persevere, because work was indeed so busy.

take a vacation?

That is impossible.

Ask for leave?

Not at all possible.

There is not enough manpower, how can you ask for leave.

The only thing that supported Ma Zhiyuan was what he did for Daming!
These tax and expenditure accounts may not look very large, but when added up, the numbers are not small.

The basis for the normal operation of Daming lies between these numbers.

If you want to do something, you need money and food.

Therefore, among the six departments, the household department is also recognized as a fat job by everyone.

Naturally, Ma Zhiyuan was tempted, not the kind of direct money, but invitations to wine and dinner, some simple small gifts and the like.

The keen Ma Zhiyuan knew that these were to slowly corrode himself, so he resolutely pushed everything away.

Even the wife of the housekeeper at home has been ordered not to accept any financial bribes.

To be an upright official, you have to be to the end!
Ma Zhiyuan continued to persist in order to persevere in his heart.

The weather in Yingtianfu became colder and colder.

In the clothing stores on the street, a large number of cotton clothes have also begun to appear on the shelves, and the prices are naturally not low.

Because only rich people buy ready-made clothes, and poor people buy fabrics.

As a commercial crop, cotton is not cheap.

Most of the common people wear and wear a cotton-padded coat, and mend it again and again.

This is the life of ordinary people, and it is also the life of Ma Zhiyuan at this moment.

Without money, it is absolutely impossible.

It was dark, and Ma Zhiyuan dragged his exhausted body back home.

"Master, Qi'er is sick!"

As soon as he entered the door, he saw his wife saying anxiously.

Ma Qi is their son, who is only six years old this year.

"If you are sick, go to the doctor immediately!"

Ma Zhiyuan said immediately.

"Master, I have consulted a doctor and prescribed medicine, but after paying the consultation fee, the family has no money to buy medicine."

The housekeeper lowered his head and said.

No money to buy medicine!
Ma Zhiyuan staggered and became nervous all of a sudden.

His son is his lifeblood, so nothing can happen.

But a penny stumps a hero, what can we do without money?

greedy?
Ma Zhiyuan shook his head immediately.

I have persisted for so many years, for the ideal in my heart.

If you give up like this, how can you be worthy of persistence for so many years.

"If you have any valuables at home, let's take them first, and wait until my salary is paid next month."

Ma Zhiyuan thought for a while and said.

The son's illness must be cured.

"Yes, sir."

The housekeeper nodded, and immediately followed Ma Zhiyuan's instructions.

Such Ma Zhiyuan is just one of the many officials in Daming who are still sticking to their hearts.

But at this time in Fengxian Hall, Zhu Yuanzhang was furious and furious!
boom!
He slapped his hand on the table, his face full of anger.

And what makes him so angry is corruption.

Since the implementation of the anti-corruption system taught by Su Jing and designated by Zhu Biao, many corruptions have been suppressed invisible.

The guarantee of the system is indeed a powerful weapon.

But the Tao is one foot tall and the devil is ten feet high. No matter what kind of system it is, there will always be loopholes.

In the face of interests, a hole can be pried out even if there is no loophole.

"The people in the Ministry of War are so courageous that they even eat up the food and salaries allocated by me!"

Zhu Yuanzhang looked at the booklet, which was handed over by the household department.

The content is also very simple, the food and salary allocated to the Ministry of War does not match the number of people actually paid by the Ministry of War.

To put it simply, it is to falsely report the number of people and eat empty pay.

As for these vacancies, who actually fell into whose pocket, and who knew and participated in it, the Ministry of Households does not know.

After all, the household department is only responsible for checking the accounts, and they can't check any more things if they want to.

"Come on, call me Chen Ning, Minister of the Ministry of War!"

Zhu Yuanzhang shook people directly.

Soon, Chen Ning appeared in front of Zhu Yuanzhang, and he was quite nervous.

It would definitely not be a good thing to be summoned at this point.

"I pay respects to Your Majesty."

Chen Ning knelt respectfully in front of Zhu Yuanzhang, bowing his head.

"Look for yourself! This is the military department under your control!"

Zhu Yuanzhang directly threw the notebook away and threw it in front of Chen Ning.

Chen Ning picked it up carefully, just swept it briefly, and his face changed drastically: "I deserve death for my crimes, but I really don't know about this matter of food and salary. All approvals are in accordance with normal procedures, and I have no favoritism."

Empty pay, this matter can be big or small.

The amount in this word is not large, indicating that it is only within a small range.

There are not many people involved, and in such a situation, it is understandable for him, the minister of the Ministry of War, to be negligent.

Zhu Yuanzhang looked at the trembling Chen Ning, and said coldly: "I will give you a chance to find out the ins and outs. If you can't find out, come to see me with the head!"

Chen Ning immediately said: "I obey the order!"

(End of this chapter)