Zhu Yuanzhang can see my dreams

Chapter 179 179 What is movable type printing?

The next day, Wang Buli did not go to the Imperial College to report.

Because he wanted to go on a date with the emperor's daughter to spend Chinese Valentine's Day.

The Chinese Valentine's Day in the Hongwu Dynasty was quite boring. With Lao Zhu's temperament, he would definitely not allow the palace ladies to get together and engage in any activities.

Moreover, Wang Buli also misjudged that people did not pay as much attention to Qixi Festival activities as they did in the late Ming Dynasty.

What works first and what works next.

Many things became popular in the palace, and then the following people followed suit.

Wang Buli was walking around with Zhu Mingxiu. It could be said that she had never been out since she moved into the palace. Now she felt very novel looking at everything sold on the street.

When I think of marrying Wang Buli, I no longer have to live in the palace and can be free outside, which makes me feel better.

But when Zhu Mingxiu thought of some rumors in the palace, she immediately leaned closer to Wang Buli, raised her head and said in a low voice:

"Prince, I heard from people in the palace that you killed the Ryukyu envoy in the street and disgraced the prince's brother?"

"Don't listen to those gossips in the palace, they can know the truth about farts."

Wang Buli held the oil-paper umbrella and tilted it a lot to her side.

Zhu Mingxiu raised his head and could see that the little girl was well taken care of and had a fair complexion.

"Oh."

Zhu Mingxiu nodded, she understood.

This matter may have been something that the father had asked Wang Lang to do. Some of the murders were clearly his father's idea, but he would not do it himself.

It's not that Zhu Mingxiu has never seen her father before he became emperor, but he was even more impressed by his appearance after he became emperor, because she also began to grow up.

It is rare to see a smile on my father's face in these years. He is always angry and very dissatisfied with the officials under his command.

I think they have wasted the salary they were given, not only did they not do things, but they also took bribes. They really deserve to be killed.

Such a father made Zhu Mingxiu feel very scared.

Although she was the eldest daughter and was more favored than others, Zhu Mingxiu didn't feel much fatherly love at all.

Fortunately, she is getting married.

And she and Wang Buli were very comfortable getting along.

This is not her feeling alone. Even her mother said that Wang Buli is a caring man and your life will be much better after you marry him.

"There are many gossips in the palace. After you leave the palace, you'd better listen to the gossip in the countryside. It's much more interesting than the gossip in the palace."

Wang Buli slowed down his pace, waiting to take steps with her.

"Really!" Zhu Mingxiu's eyes were shining: "I'm looking forward to it."

There was nothing to walk around on the street, so Wang Buli took Zhu Mingxiu home to rest, but he was followed by two old ladies, and there were some school inspectors around for protection.

Wang Buli also knew these things well.

Wang Buli reached out and took Zhu Mingxiu's hand and walked back together.

Zhu Mingxiu lowered his head and looked at the intertwined shadows on the ground, his face turned red and the corners of his mouth turned up.

"His hands are so big! And so warm!"

The two old ladies pretended not to notice such an out-of-bounds behavior.

Especially when the emperor's daughter Zhu Mingxiu went back to Lao Wang's house to rest, the two old ladies didn't dare to stop her easily, as long as the things that should happen after getting married didn't happen.

After all, although the two did not hold a wedding, the emperor gave Wang Buli his belt.

In addition, this prince-in-law not only dared to kill people in the street, but also refused to sell the prince's face, which shows that His Majesty is very satisfied with him.

Who in the palace would dare to find trouble with him without his eyesight?

As for the rumors heard by Zhu Mingxiu, they were also intended for her to hear.

Otherwise, who dares not to gossip behind the princess’s back?

Wang Buli's mother was greatly surprised that her second son took Princess Daming home directly, and she quickly entertained her well.

Such behavior made Zhu Mingxiu even more embarrassed.

"Mom, I heard that among the people, when a fiancée visits her husband's house for the first time, she will give her a red envelope to express her satisfaction." Wang Buli stuffed the red envelope in his sleeve to his mother.

"Yes Yes."

Naturally, I know that my son is talking nonsense. Except for the child bride, there is no one who comes to the house before they are married.

At this time, it was just an excuse for her future daughter-in-law. She quickly handed the red envelope to Zhu Mingxiu:

"After we get married, I will give you a big red envelope."

Zhu Mingxiu didn't know this rule. When he heard that it was for the people, he quickly accepted it and thanked Wang Buli's mother obediently.

Two old ladies stood together and looked at each other. When did this custom among the people begin?

Is it possible that we have been in the palace for a long time and no longer understand the marriage process in ordinary people's homes?

Wang Buli didn't know much about Ming Dynasty weddings. When he came, his eldest brother was already married and had no experience.

If you want to experience it, you have to get married yourself.

Not to mention that royal weddings are even more complicated.

"Xingying, are you holding a Chinese Valentine's Day event tonight?"

Wang Xingying, who was accompanying her at the side, was carefully looking at her future second sister-in-law. When she heard her second brother's question, she nodded.

It's just a few unmarried little girls, led by a more prestigious woman, inviting sisters from the neighbors, ranging from five or six to as many as a dozen, to worship the Weaver Girl together in the evening.

This time, probably because of Wang Buli’s identity, his sister Wang Xingying became the host.

And it is also in the evening. A small incense burner is placed in the courtyard, a few sticks of incense are put in, worship is made, prayers are said, and then a banquet is held to eat.

"Your second sister-in-law has never experienced anything like this. I am taking her to play in the backyard with her at night. I want to tell dad something."

"what?"

Wang Xingying was shocked for a moment, then nodded in agreement.

The two little girls gathered together to talk, and then they had to prepare an extra ice cream about this matter.

Wang Xingying very resolutely refused to let the two old ladies join in. This was a secret of their old Wang family. The sisters-in-law knew that it was okay and could still help.

But outsiders must not know.

After Zhu Mingxiu heard her sister-in-law's explanation, she immediately defended herself when she heard that it was her husband-in-law who did it.

These two old nuns were sent by the Queen Mother, and they will not live with her in the Princess Mansion in the future. How can I let them know the secret recipe of my old Wang family for no reason?

The two old ladies didn't dare to say anything, they just stood outside the door and waited.

Wang Xingying spoke in Zhu Mingxiu's ear and told her how to make the ice cream.

From time to time, I heard people doing this in the room, so it turned out to be like this.

Wang Buli leaned on the recliner, and his mother came over and whispered:

"I think this princess looks pretty good, but she's a bit thin and has trouble giving birth."

"Mom, don't worry, we won't have children for a short time, and let her take care of herself."

Hearing this, the old mother nodded.

Now the family is not short of money, and the princess's dowry will not be short. It will be great to take care of herself and become stronger before having a child.

As for confinement, ordinary people's families do not have such conditions. It would be an excellent treatment to give them more nutritious food.

In this way, the child will be healthy and the mother will also be healthy.

According to the medical standards of the Ming Dynasty, giving birth to a child was a life-or-death experience for a woman.

The stronger a woman is, the greater her chance of surviving childbirth.

Wang Xingying is actually envied by many neighboring sisters.

His second brother became the emperor's son-in-law, and she was destined to marry into a good family in the future.

In addition, when they saw Wang Buli's fiancée and Princess Daming, they were even more surprised.

So a group of little girls gathered together and asked if you could help me be a matchmaker in the future.

Who doesn’t want to fly up a branch and become a phoenix?

It would also be great to marry a prince and be a concubine.

After all, the emperor could marry his eldest daughter, Princess Ming, to a commoner. Why couldn't commoners like them marry the prince?

It wasn't until late at night that Wang Buli rode Xiao Heizi and took away two old pawns from his family to escort Zhu Mingxiu back to the palace.

Zhu Mingxiu was very happy sitting in the carriage.

Going out of the palace today only strengthened her desire to marry Wang Buli as soon as possible, because the palace was not as fun as the private sector.

No matter what era, everyone seems to be under siege.

People outside want to get in, but people inside want to get out. It's really strange.

When Wang Buli returned, two veterans held a lantern to light up the front.

The soldiers on patrol at night had already encountered him once before, and this time they still stopped him and asked. They didn't let him go until they learned that it was Wang Buli who had returned.

"You did a really good job." Wang Buli nodded slightly and was not stingy with his praise: "They didn't let down their guard just because I went there once. Only in this way will the people of the capital feel more secure."

Wu Da held up a lantern and said with a smile: "In the army, it is stricter than this, and there are also passwords." "How can the soldiers in the capital compare with those in the military camp? If you are not careful, you can beheaded directly." He Liu mentioned it nonchalantly.

Without a password, if you want to use your face to get through, you will die.

"The prince-in-law doesn't seem angry about being interrogated?"

"Why am I angry? They follow the rules, so I say I admire them.

If anyone could command an army by brushing their faces, the world would be in turmoil. "

Wang Buli thought for a while while riding on his horse: "I have to encourage this kind of behavior. I will take time to write a memorial tomorrow and have someone send it to the Minister of War. I will praise the soldiers who are on duty today."

The three people walked slowly down the street.

At this time, most of the lights on the street were out, and there was only the slow sound of horse hooves on the street, but the temperature was not that boring.

Zhu Yuanzhang received the news that his daughter had successfully returned to the palace, and also received a thick booklet summarizing Wang Buli's words and deeds today.

Wang Buli had gone home to rest and sleep, while Zhu Yuanzhang was still dealing with government affairs.

Even if he is extremely excited about the silver mines in Japan, it is still a bit far away after all, and the time to get the exact information will not be too short.

Nowadays, after Zhu Yuanzhang has dealt with many political affairs, he has become accustomed to reading stories about Wang Buli before going to bed.

Because he feels that people who have been to Wonderland are quite interesting in what they say and do, and have their own set of logical operations.

This set of logic is different from Zhu Yuanzhang's understanding of many people.

The free and easy energy alone is unmatched by others.

Zhu Yuanzhang snorted when he saw Wang Buli boldly holding his daughter's hand while shopping.

After all, he often has sex with fairies, and he doesn't worry about the princess's identity, so he gets started directly.

This guy is really brave!

Do you really think we don’t know that you have experienced the Ice and Fire Project in Ye Qinhuai?

I have never experienced such extravagant behavior.

As for the folk fiancée's first visit to the house to give a red envelope, I don't know if it is a "custom" known from the fairyland.

In ordinary people's homes, how can a daughter-in-law go to the husband's house before she has married?

As for what Wang Buli said in the street at the end, Zhu Yuanzhang was extremely satisfied.

Most of the people in the Military and Horse Division are Zhu Yuanzhang's confidants. If he can be easily reassured, he, the emperor, will have trouble sleeping.

The prince was also sent away by him and went to rest early.

At least stay with his wife, while we are still strong and can resist for many years.

Zhu Yuanzhang was left with the eunuchs serving him.

"Wang Buli, I want to see what kind of surprise you can give us when you go to the Imperial College."

the next day.

Wang Buli did not go directly to the Imperial College as Zhu Yuanzhang wanted, but inspected the construction site as usual.

Because it's almost done.

A place for storing garbage was built next to it. After the garbage is burned, some firewood and the like will be put there.

The closer it is to the completion of the project, the less we can relax our vigilance.

Especially for this small job, there is no need to play around with rumors about driving piles.

Yu Wenming, a member of the Ministry of Industry, finally breathed a sigh of relief. The project was finally completed.

In particular, Wang Buli would come around every day and even randomly call a few craftsmen to talk to them and ask them some questions.

Yu Wenming knew how Wang Buli killed a child, so he didn't dare to let down his guard at all.

After all, his position as a member of the Communist Party of China is not yet warm.

After returning to the county government office, Wang Buli wrote a letter of praise and asked someone to send it to the Minister of War, hoping that many night watchmen could learn from the soldiers yesterday, so that the security of the city would be more guaranteed.

Only when people have a sense of security in their lives will they feel happy, and the number of illegal crimes will be reduced accordingly.

As for arresting Zhongniu’s investigation into the suspected suicide of Liu Youjiang, there has been no progress yet.

Wang Buli said he understood. It was not urgent to solve a case with few clues like this.

He just let the deputy envoy take charge of the Jiangdong Bridge Inspection Department for the time being to see his work performance and whether to promote him or transfer him from elsewhere.

The other inspection envoys also came from time to time to report to Wang Buli on their recent work, because Liu Youjiang's sudden death also frightened them.

They were afraid that Wang Buli had someone do it, because Liu Youjiang had made things difficult for the consort's family.

I checked myself, but of course I couldn’t find any clues!

Because in their understanding, there was an old enmity between Wang Buli and Liu Youjiang, so the target of suspicion was naturally directed at Wang Buli.

But they didn't dare to talk about this kind of thing, nor did they dare to beat the drum to report to His Majesty, because there was no evidence to prove that Wang Buli ordered the killing.

Is it possible that I can also give Zhu Yuanzhang a groundless message?

The one who dies is himself.

Chi Wu and others believed that the emperor still trusted Wang Buli more than them.

Of course Wang Buli didn't think about what these inspectors were thinking, it was just the first thing they wanted to do when new officials took office.

Pull the people below by their pigtails and let them work honestly and be driven by him. They should not do anything that violates the laws of the Ming Dynasty, so as not to implicate him as a superior.

Yi Cheng was extremely satisfied with Wang Buli, because the Ministry of War really replenished their post horses.

Without Wang Buli's efforts, they would not have been able to win it, let alone another Dianshi to promote the matter.

Until the county government affairs are dealt with.

Wang Buli rode Xiao Heizi to the Imperial Academy to see how the registration was going.

Three days have passed since the incident, and those who should calm down have also calmed down.

Principal Li Wenzhong had already compiled the list of applicants and showed it to Wang Buli.

"Currently, 2,731 people have signed up. If all these people are sent away, the Imperial College will suddenly become deserted, which will make the masters so angry that even Fang Xiaoru, who is eager to study, will not be able to stop him."

Li Wenzhong was very satisfied with Wang Buli's words and directly abducted many students to go to the north to train as officials.

One is the excitement that Li Wenzhong said that the imperial examination would not be held until ten years, and the other is that if you do well, you will directly become an official.

"These people may not all be able to go. At least they backed down halfway, which is extremely discouraging for them."

"You're right, but these things are inevitable."

"We can make them feel that not just anyone can go, but that they have to compete for this opportunity, so they will be less likely to regret it."

Wang Buli flipped through the roster and looked at it carefully. The family backgrounds of these people were also recorded at the back. They were considered relatives. If something happened, they would be easy to contact in the future.

"What other evil ideas do you have?"

"Set some thresholds. Competition can stimulate people's fighting spirit."

Wang Buli put down the roster and took out a blank paper. He wrote three big characters on the registration form, and then set the format, some basic information, and even made spaces for the appearance description.

For example, what are you good at and what are you not good at?

What you want to do when you go to the north and where to start doing it is equivalent to a small-scale discussion of the imperial examination, with a limited word count.

Li Wenzhong looked at Wang Buli making this form, nodded and said:

"Yes, I will ask people to copy it now. If I ask more people, it will be completed within three to five days."

"what?"

Now it was Wang Buli's turn to be surprised: "I remember Bi Sheng invented movable type printing in the Song Dynasty. Why didn't they print the questionnaires instead of copying them manually?"

"I've never heard of it." Li Wenzhong answered honestly: "What is movable type printing?"

"What's the matter?"

Wang Buli started scratching his head, shouldn't he.

It would be fine if the Yuan Dynasty didn’t inherit the inventions passed down from the Song Dynasty. Why didn’t even the Ming Dynasty inherit them?

Because according to Shen Kuo's description, if you print two or three copies, don't bother using movable type printing.

But if you have to print a thousand copies, that would be amazing speed.

This is indeed the case.

Or is this technology not promoted in Ming Dynasty?

Wang Buli briefly explained to Li Wenzhong the beauty of movable type printing.

Li Wenzhong became interested when he heard that thousands of books could be printed instantly.

Li Wenzhong quickly pulled Wang Buli and said: "Let's go to the Ministry of Industry. They are hiding such good craftsmanship.

Damn it, if you hadn't told me, we wouldn't have known there was such a simple way in the world.

People in the Ministry of Industry don't know how to teach, but they know that they are tired of stupid boys and have to settle accounts with them! "

(End of this chapter)