Daming: If I find a great-grandson, I will teach an emperor through the ages

Chapter 218 Zhu Di is short of money and Osman comes to his door

Needless to say, the Cao family's mansion is located not far from Yingtian Imperial City, and is the most prosperous area in Xifang City.

However, due to the large area of ​​the Cao Mansion, there are very spacious streets around it, and the street in front of the Cao Mansion is even wider. It is precisely for this reason that more than a hundred students knelt in front of the Cao Mansion. , did not seem crowded at all.

But so many elegant scholars who looked like they had read poetry and books all knelt in front of Grand Master Cao's door. This seemingly unusual thing quickly attracted many people to watch.

Within a moment, the originally very spacious street was already filled with people. People looked at this unusual scene and speculated one after another.

"What do these people do, and why are they kneeling in front of Master Cao's house?"

"They are all fair and white, and they look like scholars."

"Isn't that right? That one inside is Li Xiucai from our village."

"Isn't that Zhou Wencheng from our village? He was admitted as a scholar a few years ago and has been idle at home. Why are you here today?"

"Tell me, did they commit something, or why would they be kneeling here?"

At this time, someone who knew something inside said:

"I heard that the imperial court recently convened a group of talented scholars to attend lectures at the Manufacturing Bureau. The lecturer seemed to be Grand Master Cao..."

"Ah, then why are they kneeling here?"

……

More than a hundred students kneeling in the center listened to the noise in their ears and ignored it completely. They only looked piously in front of them.

These scholars, to put it mildly, are scholars, but to be honest, the Ming Dynasty did not lack scholars. What it lacked were those who were really at the top of the list.

But even those who are famous on the list, if no one helps or recommends them, will have to struggle all the way to achieve any success after entering the official career, let alone talented people like them.

If you passed the exam to become a scholar, why do you keep doing nothing at home? It's because the court has no way to properly arrange them one by one.

Lu Qinghou in the Hongfu Inn is a true portrayal of them. He has read books about sages and sages all his life and passed the examination to be a scholar, but he can't do anything and can only talk a lot.

But at least Lu Qinghou's family had the property left by his ancestors, so he would not starve to death, and he could sell his property when he was desperate. But what did they have?

No matter if you pass the exam to be a scholar, you can still see the end of your life at a glance.

But just when they had completely given up hope, Cao Wei's appearance rekindled their hope!

Cao Wei taught them mathematics, physics, chemistry, taught them the essence of everything, and let them know how the real world works. It can be said that he truly enlightened them and opened their minds.

After that, one by one, Cao Wei arranged careers for them. Although they were not rich and powerful, it also gave them a guarantee in their lives. He also asked the emperor to take care of them and gave them unimaginable support. !

Cao Wei brought all this to them!

To be honest, even their real father has never given them so much. Although this is caused by the reality gap, it does not conflict with their respect and admiration for Cao Wei as their father. Even more reasonable.

Because Cao Wei is not related to them! Which teacher in the world can do this for his students?

They respect Cao Wei, they admire Cao Wei, and they are even more grateful to Cao Wei and grateful to Cao Wei!

Today, they came to thank their mentor!

Cao Wei's kindness to them is like reincarnation!

The housekeeper of the Cao Mansion was called over by the doorman. When he saw the battle outside, he was so frightened that he hurriedly ran inside. As he was running, he bumped into the maid Xiaoyu.

Seeing him running so fast, Xiaoyu asked curiously:

"What are you doing running so fast in a panic?"

Although Xiaoyu is just a maid, she is with Cao Wei and is closely related to the hostess Zhu Hanming, and her status is no lower than that of the housekeeper.

The housekeeper raised his eyebrows and made an exaggerated expression, "Hey, you don't know, there are more than a hundred scholars and scholars kneeling outside the door, and the road is blocked on both sides. I need to inform the master immediately!"

Xiaoyu is quick-thinking and knows what is going on as soon as she hears it.

"Okay, it's not a big deal. Uncle Zhang, don't panic. I'll go tell the master."

At this time, Cao Wei was holding and teasing little Cao Lin in the hall of the mansion, and Xiaoyu came over quickly.

"Master, Xie Jin and the others are here."

"Oh, let them in." Cao Wei replied casually.

"They... they are all here, and they are kneeling outside the door now."

Cao Wei trembled when he heard this and almost made little Cao Lin fall off his lap.

He handed the little guy to Zhu Hanming beside him, got up and walked out.

"What's going on? What are they kneeling outside?"

Xiaoyu said: "Isn't the master's course completed? They are here to thank their mentor."

Cao Wei didn't know this rule and was speechless for a moment. Why did Master Xie make such a big move? That’s more than a hundred people! Needless to say, there must be a lot of people around outside.

Generally, after students complete their studies, they would bow down and salute their teachers to thank them for teaching them knowledge. However, to these students, Cao Wei was truly a teacher for one day and a father for life, so they all knelt down and paid homage to them.

Hurrying to the gate, Cao Wei saw the leader Xie Jinyiqiu and others kneeling there, and behind them were many other students.

Cao Wei stood on the steps outside the gate and looked at them.

"What are you doing? Get up quickly, don't affect the traffic."

In the past, these students were obedient to Cao Wei's words, but this time no one stood up.

I saw Xie Jin at the front with his hands raised.

"Disciple Xie Jin."

Next is Iqiu,

"Disciple Yiqiu."

"Disciple Zhang Jinxiu."

"Disciple Bai Cheng."

……

Just like this, one after another, their names were read out. When everyone read their names once, less than half an hour had passed.

The last person reads his name,

"Disciple Zhang Chen."

"I'm here today to kneel down and thank my mentor!" This sentence was echoed by everyone in unison, and it was loud and clear. Afterwards, more than a hundred students lowered their heads, kowtowed to the ground, and knelt down to Cao Wei.

Looking at this scene, Cao Wei was moved and had a lot of thoughts. He asked Zhu Xiongying to find these people and teach them knowledge. Originally, he just wanted to train a few helpers so that he could save some effort, but now it seems that he is having a little fun. big?

When the students straightened up, someone shouted loudly:

"Teacher, the student will be leaving soon. He cannot serve the teacher by his side. The teacher must take good care of his health!"

This time they went out of town to say goodbye, and they didn’t know if they would have the chance to see each other again in this life...

Cao Wei's eyes turned a little red when he heard this, and he laughed and cursed:

"Get lost! I just gave birth to my son, he's still young!"

Then Cao Wei waved his hand and ordered the housekeeper,

"Go find someone and have a feast!"

Immediately, he looked at the students,

"You're leaving. I don't have anything to give you as a gift. The main reason is that there are too many of you. If one of you gives me the same thing, my whole house will have to be demolished. I'm treating you today, so I'll treat you to a good meal!"

A group of students with red eyes below burst into tears and laughed. Cao Wei asked them to get up and enter the Cao Mansion.

The space inside Cao's Mansion was much wider than the streets outside. Soon tables were set up one after another. After a while, the housekeeper came with the guys from Zuixianju, the most famous restaurant in Yingtian Mansion, and started to get busy. .

As soon as the boss of Zuixianju heard about the graduation banquet that Grand Master Cao was going to hold, he immediately called all the best waiters in the restaurant over and told the housekeeper that they would not pay a penny as long as Grand Master Cao was happy.

Just kidding, that’s Grand Master Cao!

Cao Wei's name is not as resounding as his Zuixianju name?

It’s okay that this banquet is free of charge. If his colleagues find out about it and come to fight for it, he will have to snatch the right to purchase this banquet even if he pays a high price!

Even Grand Master Cao went to Zuixianju for a banquet. It goes without saying which restaurant is the best.

With Cao Wei's name, his reputation as Zuixianju will be raised to a higher level! As long as your reputation is established, you will make endless money in the future!

The waiter was very nimble with his hands and feet, and he started serving wine and food in a short time. Cao Wei and the other students ate, drank, talked and laughed.

The lecture was over, and Cao Wei didn't say too many honest words. He only gave a few words of advice to the students.

"Whether you stay in Yingtian or go to other places, you must be diligent, firm in your beliefs, and work hard in the future. It is not because I am afraid that you will ruin my reputation, or that I will take advantage of your achievements, but because I will take advantage of you." Because the country needs you..."

The country needs you.

Cao Wei only said this, but all the students felt the heavy burden on their shoulders. While they felt the huge pressure was coming down, they also had a belief and determination in their hearts to not be afraid of any difficulties and to move forward!

It wasn't until late at night, in the brightly lit Cao Mansion, that more than a hundred students bid farewell to their mentor again and left Cao Mansion.

Cao Wei looked at their backs as they left in groups, as if he saw the hope of rapid development in the future of the Ming Dynasty!

Instructing the housekeeper to take care of the grounds in the mansion, Cao Wei walked towards the inner hall.

At this time, Cao Wei had no idea how many talented people would emerge from the more than 100 students he taught, nor did he know that he would be pushed to an unreachable height because of these students!

The next step is to establish a scientific research institute affiliated to Yingtian Mansion. The main personnel are ten people headed by Xie Jinyiqiu. Their first task is to assist Cao Wei and cooperate with the Manufacturing Bureau to refine gasoline, develop internal combustion engines, and develop aircraft...

the other side,

Europe, Kingdom of the Sun and Moon.

Zhu Di has been busy all the time. The Sun and Moon Kingdom has just been established, and there are many things waiting for him to deal with. Some of the bad policies remaining in the former Kingdom of Sardinia need to be reformed one by one, as well as the national conditions, land, population, economy, army, Navy and so on.

After three or four months of busy work, the situation in Sun and Moon's country was basically stable.

At this time, the secret message sent by Zhu Xiongying also arrived: Attack the Ottomans!

This is also great news for Zhu Di.

Although the national conditions of the Sun, Sun and Moon Kingdom are gradually stabilizing, the government is undoubtedly short of funds.

Although the Ming Dynasty also provided corresponding support, there are too many places for a country to spend money, especially at the beginning of the founding of the country. Unless it is as strong and wealthy as the Ming Dynasty, there will never be enough money to spend.

For example, although the Sun and Moon Kingdom has an invincible army in Europe, its navy is relatively weak, with a small number of warships, and its domestic affairs are messy and difficult to dispatch.

A while ago, while Zhu Di was busy, many pirates came to make trouble and plunder.

Although there was no conclusive evidence, Zhu Di knew that the pirates must be sent by those European countries. They could not defeat the Ming Army head-on, so they could only use these methods.

Zhu Di also wanted to immediately expand his armaments and add a thousand warships to dominate the sea, but he didn't have that much money at the moment.

And by conquering the Ottomans, the Sun and Moon Kingdom will get a lot of money!

Another morning meeting,

It was said to be a court meeting, but in fact it was Zhu Di sitting together with his team to discuss. At this time, Zhu Di did not have that many talents available.

"Your Majesty, there are obvious traces of repeating muskets in the wreckage of the pirates bombed by us. This must be the work of those white-skinned pigs. Let's fight directly!" Qiu Fuyan said angrily.

"Yes, Your Majesty, after repelling the pirates this time, they will definitely come again next time. Why not take the initiative and let them remember it for a long time!" Zhang Yu said.

In the final analysis, it was just the neighboring Kingdom of Sardinia that was destroyed. Although those European countries were afraid of the Ming Dynasty, they were not actually harmed. They still had some small thoughts in their hearts that they should not have. Only if they really hurt them, they Only then will you be honest!

Zhu Di shook his head,

"It is not in the interests of our Sun and Moon Kingdom to go to war with those European countries now, because our finances are tight, and it is even more inconsistent with the interests of Ming Dynasty."

"A while ago, it was because we were too busy to get away. Now it's much better. If the pirates come again, we will be free to deal with them."

"I have sent people back to the Ming Dynasty to request that we send hundreds of warships over. Once the ships arrive, the navy will be strong enough and we can go to sea to suppress the bandits..."

In just a few months, Zhu Di transformed from a prince and a general into a ruler with a longer-term vision and a more stable mind.

"It's just that it's not cost-effective to go out with such a big fanfare just to suppress bandits. Since they are coming to rob us, we will also rob theirs."

"What do you mean by your Majesty's words?"

"There is an island near the Gulf of Persia. We will drive the pirates there and then occupy the island."

Qiu Fuyan frowned.

"Your Majesty, a while ago you let us familiarize ourselves with the national conditions and Europe. I checked the map of Europe. The island you just mentioned seems to be an uninhabited island. There is nothing on it. There is no benefit in occupying the island. Instead, we have to send money and food there.”

Zhu Di glanced at him and thought that this was a straightforward idea.

Only Ma He saw Zhu Di's intention.

"Your Majesty just said that if they come to rob us, we will rob them in turn, and we will also force the pirates to the islands in the Persian Gulf. Do you want to use their name to occupy that uninhabited island? And occupy it?" The "pirates" on uninhabited islands can plunder surrounding countries."

(End of this chapter)