Ji Tang

Chapter 746 Open and honest

Xie Lian looked at Ji Song with a solemn expression and said, "What should you do? What can I do?"

Ji Song muttered: "I was looking for you originally, but now that you are here, I won't be polite."

"Why are our husband-in-law so polite? If you have anything to do, you can just say it. Can I still help you?" Xie Lian asked dissatisfied.

Ji Song felt warm in his heart and said with a smile: "Actually, it's not a big deal. I just want you to investigate the file and find out the specific time points when comets appeared since recorded history."

"It's not appropriate for me to go. There are a lot of people staring at me now. Although I am deliberately downplaying myself, it's better not to take risks. Once I go, those people will probably become suspicious."

"Also, although Li Chunfeng calculated this matter, I can't guarantee whether others can also calculate it. After all, there are hidden dragons and crouching tigers in the Tang Dynasty, and there are many wizards in the family."

"So I can't move, but you are different. You can just find any reason. They won't pay too much attention to you."

Xie Lian nodded to express his understanding that this matter was just a piece of cake for him.

"No problem, is there anything else? If nothing happens, I'll check it out right away. But why are you checking this?" Xie Lian asked doubtfully.

"Don't worry about this. Now I have a little idea. I hope the history books can record it in more detail. This will save a lot of trouble."

Ji Song frowned and said.

He has also consulted a lot of history books in the past few days, but the records in the history books are all mentioned briefly, and many of them have gaps. He doesn't know if they can be more detailed in the royal volumes.

"Okay, without further ado, I'll go check it out right now."

Xie Lian didn't dare to delay any longer. It involved a political struggle and also involved the queen. If he wasn't careful about this matter, it would be a big trouble, so he couldn't help but ignore it.

Xie Lian left without even eating. You Ning, who came to call them, asked in confusion: "Where is daddy?"

"gone."

"gone?"

She raised her eyebrows and wanted to say something but was interrupted by Ji Song.

"You don't have to worry about the children's education from now on. I couldn't say it before, but now the children are aware of it. Ze'er asked me today if my mother doesn't like him."

"How do you ask me, a father, to answer?"

You Ning trembled and was speechless for a moment!

Ji Song sighed and hugged You Ning into his arms: "I know you are also doing it for the good of the Ji family, and don't want the Ji family to separate."

"But how can things in the world be so simple? Now that the Ji family's business is getting bigger and bigger, it has become somewhat out of our control. It won't work if we continue like this. There might be trouble."

"I will personally preside over the meeting at the end of this year. Some things should be given up and discarded. Don't hesitate at all, otherwise you may want everything and get nothing in the end."

You Ning's eyes were slightly red, and he wanted to say something but didn't know how.

"When the children grow up, the Ji family will definitely separate. This is non-negotiable. They are all my children. I cannot favor one over the other."

"Everything in Chang'an belongs to Run'er, and the title also belongs to Run'er, but the position of the head of the family is not necessarily the same. It is not a good thing for the Ji family to be too strong. Although the family seems weaker after the separation, the risks are also shared, no matter what It’s a good thing for Runer and other children.”

"From now on, I will begin to teach our family unique knowledge. These are not available in the Tang Dynasty. These are the foundation for children to settle down and live in the future. Mere money is of no use!" "Run'er is a kid with a high spirit. There is a sense of arrogance, and after being educated by Mr. Baishan and the Queen, he has become what they most want to see."

"But other children can't. I just discovered today that Ze'er has shown an amazing talent in studying objects. Do you know how happy I am?"

You Ning raised his head and said, "But this is very unfair to Run'er."

Ji Song sneered and said: "Fairness? There is no absolute fairness in this world. Since he has inherited most of my things, he must also inherit the corresponding responsibilities. This is inevitable."

"Sometimes the knowledge at home depends on talent. Those without talent may be like chewing wax, and they will never learn it. Even if they memorize it by rote, their final achievements will not be high. But if they have talent, they will be like a fish in water. ,learn by analogy."

"Run'er is not suitable to inherit these, but don't worry, I will leave them all to him. As for how much he can learn, it's up to him."

After Ji Song finished speaking, he looked at You Ning steadily.

I don't know how long it took before You Ning said, "Are you being selfish?"

"Everyone has selfish motives, and I do too, but some things cannot be forced. You are my wife, a wife who stays together. I don't want to create a gap between us because of the child, and I don't want to hide it from you."

"But there are some things you have to figure out. It may be heartless, but this is the way to survive in this world."

You Ning was silent. She was not a fool. There were some things that she couldn't tell. She was very touched that her husband could reveal it to her so openly.

"Don't worry, husband, I understand."

"Okay, okay, I'll be back early tonight, then."

Ji Song smiled and said a few words in her ear. You Ning's face instantly turned red, and his big watery eyes looked at Ji Song with shame and anger.

But there's no way it's remotely threatening?Ji Song laughed, slapped her somewhere, then turned and left.

You Ning blushed and cursed angrily: "This bastard."

Then he thought of what he had just said in his ear, and his face turned redder. He looked around in a panic, and after making sure that no one was there, he covered his cheeks, straightened his clothes, and walked out.
After solving the problem like a sharp knife cutting through the tangle, Ji Song was in a good mood. He hummed a little tune and went to see how the carpenter was doing.

He did not choose bamboo tubes. Although bamboo tubes are convenient, the size is not easy to determine, and they will crack after drying.

Finally, on the advice of the carpenter, I chose sandalwood. Nowadays, sandalwood is not as rare as in later generations, but it can only be used by wealthy families.

First, two pieces of wood are processed into cylinders of suitable size, split into two halves, and then slowly hollowed out, polished, and then connected together with isinglass. They look seamless and round.

A total of three were made, which were nearly a foot long. The largest end was also about a foot in size. This is where the lens is installed.

This has been calculated long ago. It cannot be too long or too short. It must be based on the calculated focal length.

But now it's just a rough estimate, it can't be too precise. It will have to be adjusted after the lens is made.

The medium length ones are three feet in size and can be given to the emperor.

As for the small one which is only eight times bigger, just leave it at home and let the kids play!
After three days of construction, everything is ready. After the mirror is polished, Datang's first telescope will be born.
　Thanks to friend jly96 for the tip

　　
　
(End of this chapter)