Fan Yu's meaning is not complicated, because he knows that China has not attached much importance to technology since ancient times. What has always been valued is to read the books of the sages and be the ruler of people.

Originally, many of the techniques of the Spring and Autumn Period and the Warring States Period were lost in the Han Dynasty. In later generations, a bronze hub unearthed from the tomb of Chu during the Warring States Period was unearthed, but it did not appear after the Qin Dynasty. This bronze hub is very similar to the car hubs of later generations, and is the most practical wheel connection accessory.

Just such a thing, after arriving in the Han Dynasty, disappeared without a trace. Later carriage wheels were simply an axle in the middle of the wheel.

It's not just a bronze hub, there are many technologies in ancient China, which were lost after the change of dynasties, and then repeated research and development, almost becoming a cycle of repetition. The reason why Fan Yu opposed the cessation of the pot making workshop was to leave a primitive water press for the people. In doing so, it can be regarded as the seed of one more technology.

But Bao Zheng didn't think so, he frowned and glanced at Fan Yu and said, "Fan Yu, this matter is not negotiable. Even if Mrs. Li is really the biological mother of the official family, this official will not let you hand over such heavy weapons to two hungry families at will. This kind of militaristic heavy weapon must be mastered by the government. How can the benefits of salt and iron be held in the hands of private individuals? ”

Since the founding of the Great Song Dynasty, private mining has been prohibited. Although there is still a monopoly on salt and iron, it is not as strict as in the Tang Dynasty. As a result, there is also some space for private blacksmith shops. Usually this kind of thing is not cared for, but if it is called true, it is impossible to say.

Bao Zheng is so tough, there is a law to follow.

When Fan Yu heard Bao Zheng say this, he knew that his arm couldn't twist his thigh.

"Okay, since Bao Qincha insisted, I asked the two families to stop the workshop." Although Fan Yu agreed, he was really a little aggrieved, even if the other party was a famous minister like Bao Zheng, he still had the backward idea of being inadequate.

But Fan Yu was forced by this backward idea, which made him very uncomfortable

Bao Zheng smiled and nodded: "This is very good, this official is very pleased." Your mother and son will return to Beijing with me, and I will keep you safe. At that time, if you still have the intention of making weapons, this officer can also find an errand for you in the Arsenal. ”

Fan Yu shook his head, looked at the other party and said, "Bao Qin is poor if he thinks like this, he is bad." The world is bustling, all for profit; The world is crowded, all for profit. If I have no name and no profit, why should I go to the institute, why should I make a hydraulic press to forge armor? Even if I am very loyal and patriotic, I can ignore my personal gains and losses, and only make armor for the official family and the Great Song Dynasty. But what about the thousands of craftsmen in the world, are they willing to do the same? If there is no reward, these countless craftsmen are just Xiao Gui Cao. They just do what they tell them to do. It is impossible to be a strong soldier with armor that far surpasses the enemy. If the imperial court is willing to ensure that these craftsmen are fed and clothed, some more rewards will be added. Presumably, the hydraulic press I made, they could figure it out in half a day. ”

"Fan Yu, don't laugh." Bao Zheng couldn't help frowning and said: "What do those craftsmen know, they are down-to-earth and willing to work hard, why do you have to wait for something strange to come out?" You are here, read more sage books every day, and learn more about the teachings of sages, which is the right thing. ”

What Fan Yu said, Bao Zheng didn't understand, but since Fan Yu said that 'everything in the world is for profit, and everything in the world is for profit', this made Bao Zheng feel a lot of disgust.

The core of Confucianism is 'benevolence, righteousness, courtesy, wisdom, courage and faith, loyalty and filial piety'.

Although Zhanzhao is called a chivalrous man, he is also deeply influenced by Confucianism in his heart, so he naturally tends to be more proactive.

"Little Brother Fan, don't argue with Bao Qincha." Zhan Zhao persuaded: "Since you have agreed to stop the workshop, then stop." You can't go wrong with letting you read more. ”

Fan Yu didn't hate Confucianism, because he knew that Confucian things were not bad, but those who used Confucianism to hide private goods were bad.

To interpret it in the worst, emphasizing that the etiquette system is actually to consolidate the class, loyalty and filial piety are to strengthen the rule, and benevolence and righteousness are to let people help each other and be friendly. Every Confucian phrase is tainted with the purpose of fame, fortune and power by bad commentators.

But on the bright side, Confucianism is actually the norm for the relationship between society and people, and all Confucian classics ultimately point to the word order.

With order, it means social stability, everyone is benevolent, righteous and courteous, everyone is wise, brave and trustworthy, everyone is loyal and patriotic, and the old and the old, the young and the young. This kind of thinking is carried out throughout the whole society, in fact, it is a harmonious society.

If everyone in society as a whole can abide by these moral requirements, it is okay to talk about profits, and the two aspects are not in conflict.

In particular, Bao Zheng's three words of 'read more' stimulated Fan Yu and made him very depressed. It's not wrong to read books, but it's not right to let people read more books in a vain attempt to brainwash people. Reading is originally to enlighten oneself and increase one's knowledge, but it is better to believe in books than to have no books at all, and the ultimate purpose is to enable readers to think independently.

Fan Yu can certainly see many things clearly with a vision far beyond this era and the insights summarized by his later generations, but he seems powerless now.

Fan Yu, who was indignant, had no choice but to sigh and arch his hand to Bao Zheng: "It's all up to Bao Qin's orders." ”

Although he expressed his submission, Fan Yu breathed a sigh of relief in his heart. If the stepmother becomes the queen mother, she must return this breath. Even though the Great Song Dynasty is called the most enlightened dynasty, some of these clichés still make Fan Yu feel breathless.

Seeing with his own eyes Bao Zheng and Bao Qingtian, who have been respected by all generations, they all look down on craftsmen and laborers. Fan Yu felt that if this continued, the tragedy of the Great Song Dynasty would be doomed in the future. If you only do a little bit of things yourself, I am afraid that you will still not be able to affect the final outcome of history.

In another hundred years, Zhu Xi's old man will carry forward the science of science and push the religion to the peak. This guy is full of benevolence and morality, but he is doing things like male thieves and female prostitutes. Fan Yu wanted to fight for this breath, wanted to change something, and wanted to inject a new stream of clear water into the muddy water of the Great Song Dynasty.

Before, Fan Yu just wanted to be a peaceful and wealthy rich man, just eat and drink and count the money at home every day. But now after being angry with Bao Zheng, he changed Fan Yu's mind. He still wants to be a rich man, and a bigger rich man, and he has to have countless amounts of money.

If you don't have enough power, you will have to make up wealth.

As long as you have a lot of money, you can make some subtle changes, so that the wheel of the Great Song Dynasty will have some deviations in your own hopes, and that is good.

Zhan Zhao didn't know what Fan Yu was thinking, and when he saw that his attitude softened, he said happily: "Bao Qincha, Fan Yu is still young, and it will be good when he becomes old and knows things in two years." ”