Royal Gold Medal County Magistrate

The officials, with lowered eyebrows and downcast eyes, watched Fang Zheng's speech, and no one was willing to pick up the conversation.

This guy's fighting power was extraordinary, and he didn't follow the rules.

If he blurted out a few dirty words, where would they put their faces?

Fang Zheng continued, "Your Majesty, the path of science is not as limited to craftsmanship as my colleagues imagine, but encompasses everything and involves a wide range of fields."

"Although the Ministry of Works currently has skilled craftsmen, in my opinion, that is far from enough."

"Ordinary craftsmen rely on family traditions, and the teaching of skills is entirely based on the master-apprentice system. The master hides his best skills until he is old before he is willing to teach them. After the apprentice has learned something, he naturally imitates the master. As a result, countless techniques have been lost throughout history, and it is even more difficult to organize them on a large scale!"

"Therefore, I suggest establishing a Royal Academy of Sciences! Start with a new logic, teach from the ground up, and break the conventions! Otherwise, if we continue according to the old customs, then the craftsmanship of our Great Jing will probably be difficult to make significant breakthroughs."

"Moreover, old craftsmen often have rigid thinking. Whenever a newcomer creates something new, they directly criticize them for playing with ingenious tricks and not focusing on their proper work."

"Just like me, although I am young, I have made some small achievements. But why are my colleagues turning a blind eye to it? It's just that they are old, their ideas are stubborn, and they feel ashamed of themselves, unable to bear to see me full of vigor. Thus, they envy, are jealous, hate, and finally can't help but launch a brutal personal attack on me."

？？？！！

The officials' faces turned green.

Damn it! You're young! You're amazing!

What the heck are you talking about here? It's one thing to attack others, but you still have to praise yourself! Who has any objections to you because you've made contributions?

Adding drama to yourself!

Emperor Jing covered his forehead, speechless.

He was just thinking that he was about to get excited, and he really got excited!

Although most of it was nonsense, the things produced in Taoyuan County could already explain some problems.

It can be seen that Fang Zheng's method is indeed effective and not without reason.

But on the other hand, the Ministry of Works gathers the world's top craftsmen, and there is no reason why they can't beat a mere Taoyuan County.

The reason why the Ministry of Works is so strongly opposed is still because they are afraid of decentralization.

Emperor Jing was happy to let them argue, and he could make a decision after they had argued out a result.

Thinking of this, he looked at Jiang Liang, the Minister of Works, and said, "卿Jiang, what do you think of establishing a Royal Academy of Sciences?"

Jiang Liang coughed lightly twice: "Your Majesty, this old minister believes that it is not necessary. Since there is already a Ministry of Works, why build another Academy of Sciences or Academy?"

"If we recruit talents from the people and retrain them, the cost will be unknown. Since there are already countless skilled craftsmen within the Ministry of Works, why bother with such a wasteful act?"

"As for the disadvantages of the master-apprentice system mentioned by Master Fang just now, that is a joke. The master-apprentice system has been passed down for thousands of years, since ancient times. The apprentice treats the master like a father, and the master can teach with all his heart. Even if he hides a trick or two, it is to test the apprentice's character. If the successor has bad character, how can he impart all his knowledge? This is in accordance with the laws of nature."

"Furthermore, even if Master Fang intends to build an Academy of Sciences and an Academy, how can he guarantee that the master will not hide his skills?"

"That's right, that's right! Minister Jiang is right, we agree." A chorus of agreement sounded.

Xu Wenshu was overjoyed. It seemed that Jiang was still more experienced. Wasn't the money saved?

Before he had been happy for long, Jiang Liang changed the subject: "However, what Master Fang said just now is not without reason."

"In previous years, the national treasury was tight, and the recruitment of craftsmen was weak, coupled with a lack of projects. Instead of spending money to build an Academy of Sciences, it would be better to let the Ministry of Works recruit more craftsmen and establish a Firearms Department. This old minister will definitely give Your Majesty a satisfactory answer."

Xu Wenshu's face turned pale.

You're here to ask for money too? However, in comparison, the Ministry of Works' expenses still sound less.

That Fang Zheng is not a money-saving master!

Countless thoughts flashed through his mind, and Xu Wenshu smiled bitterly and said, "This minister believes that Minister Jiang is right. It would be better to directly order the Ministry of Works to build the Firearms Department. After all, the foundation is there, and the efficiency of using the money is also higher."

Fang Zheng watched the two sing in harmony with cold eyes. After Xu Wenshu finished speaking, he immediately said, "Master Xu, why are you like this!"

"I treated you to several meals a while ago, and you even accepted my generous gifts. Is it appropriate to take sides like this?"

The officials were shocked and looked at Xu Wenshu!

What? Is this something that can be said? And said in front of His Majesty.

Fang Zheng's courage is truly outrageous!

Xu Wenshu's legs went weak, and he said in a trembling voice, "Master Fang, we did eat a few meals together. But don't talk nonsense, when did I accept your generous gifts?"

"Pocket watch."

Good heavens, you were waiting for this?

The officials gasped!

They couldn't help but touch the pocket watches in their pockets, and felt that they were faintly hot.

Seeing that the situation was getting out of control.

Emperor Jing frowned and tapped on the imperial desk: "Stop making noise! Speak properly, what kind of decorum is this to be so rash all day long."

Fang Zheng's expression straightened, and he said, "Cough! Yes, Your Majesty. I just wanted to say that those things that Minister Jiang said are not problems. I have also encountered them in Taoyuan County. What are those old craftsmen afraid of? It's just that they are afraid that their little tricks will be leaked out, guarding against being robbed of their livelihoods."

"As long as we think of a way to reassure them, then they will naturally be able to impart all their knowledge. Taoyuan County has some experience in this area."

"Of course, the master-apprentice system has its advantages, but only having the master-apprentice system is probably not conducive to development!"

"What a joke, Master Fang, the master-apprentice system has been passed down from generation to generation. Even the sages taught in this way. If it is not conducive to development, how could our Great Jing have today's prosperity? Could it be that Master Fang thinks that the sages were wrong to teach their disciples!" A shout came from the corner.

Fang Zheng's face darkened: "Bold! This is slander! Everyone, he is slandering the sages! Who said that just now, stand up!"

The person who spoke just now trembled and shrank in the corner, not daring to move.

Seeing that no one was forcing him, Fang Zheng said coldly, "The sage said that education should be universal. My actions are precisely to allow most people to have the opportunity to approach knowledge and truth. What is wrong with that?"

Jiang Liang had a faint smile on his face: "Master Fang, I don't think we need to argue anymore. These are all meaningless things."

"The other five ministries have no objections to building the Academy of Sciences, but this is originally the responsibility of the Ministry of Works, and this old man cannot ignore it."

"If Master Fang thinks that the existing methods in Taoyuan County can do better, you said just now to bring them out for a walk. Then let's compare with the Ministry of Works to see who can train stronger craftsmen and who can create better things."

"If Master Fang wins, then this old man has no objections at all. I wonder what Your Majesty thinks?"

Emperor Jing suddenly felt that things were getting interesting and smiled: "朕I have no objections. Then you should show your true skills. Fang卿Qing, what do you think? Don't force yourself too much. After all, the Ministry of Works has a deep foundation."

Fang Zheng stared at Jiang Liang and suddenly smiled.

Old man, since you're running into the muzzle of the gun yourself, don't blame me!

"This minister couldn't ask for more!"

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