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Although Song Yingxing's official quality was not low before, this was already a matter of the Hongguang period, and in the seventeenth year of Chongzhen, Song Yingxing was just a five-grade Zhizhou.

This is also a high position for ordinary people, but for King Wu, who is now in power, I am afraid that if he does not bow his head, it will be difficult to see.

But Wu Zheng's familiarity at this time is like suddenly meeting an old friend he hasn't seen for many years, how can it not be shocking?

"Your Highness...... Know the minister? ”

Wu Zheng was stunned for a moment, and prevaricated: "Mr. put forward the concept that the seedlings produced in one acre of seedling field can be transplanted into twenty-five acres of land, which makes me deeply ...... true. ”

There is a saying that it is not good to say, but it is wrong to say more.

If Wu Zheng is just a middle-aged cadre, this is really appropriate, but Wu Zheng is a young man in his early twenties, and his status is extremely prominent, such a person, saying such "professional" words, wouldn't Song Yingxing be shocked?

"Lord Wang...... Do you know how to do farming? ”

Wu Zheng was embarrassed.

Ma Shi'an saw some abnormalities, and hurriedly said: "My king cares about the people under his jurisdiction, and everything is too big or small...... Thinking about Lord Song's point of view, the prince has heard of it. ”

Wu Zheng took advantage of the slope to get off the donkey, smiled, and resolved the embarrassment: "Yes...... Yes, this king only listened to it for a while. ”

Song Yingxing nodded suspiciously and said: "Farming is a major matter of the country, if the prince is interested in this, the minister will never hide his selfishness and cherish his ......." ”

Wu Zheng laughed in his heart, he was not interested in agriculture, but in the military industry.

You must know that in addition to being good at agriculture and water conservancy, Song Yingxing in front of him is also good at machinery, smelting, and even firearms and ordnance.

Therefore, when Wu Zheng heard about Song Yingxing and the start of construction, his first reaction was that he had obtained the treasure.

If Li Hao is a treasure, then Song Yingxing is a treasure of treasures for Wu Zheng.

Yes, Wu Zheng has the knowledge and insight of the military industry in later generations, but there is a good saying, the eyes are high.

Wu Zheng may have seen the technology of later generations, but he could not transform the technology of later generations in his mind into manufacturing processes, and in many fields, he was actually just a designer, and could not become a founder and implementer.

But Song Yingxing is different, he has hands-on ability and practical experience that ordinary people in this era cannot match.

For example, the drawings and manufacturing processes of mechanical tools such as vertical shaft windmills, sugar wheels, and ox rope wheels are described in detail in Tiangong Kaiwu.

For example, Song Yingxing was the first to scientifically discuss zinc and copper-zinc alloys (brass), and he clearly pointed out that zinc was a new metal and recorded its smelting method for the first time. For a long time, the Ming Dynasty and even the Manchu Qing Dynasty became the only country in the world that could smelt zinc on a large scale. Song Yingxing's method of refining brass with metal zinc instead of zinc compound (calamine) is the earliest record in human history of using copper and zinc to directly fuse two metals to obtain brass.

For example, Song Yingxing's research and development of rice, barley and other crop varieties clearly pointed out the influence of factors such as soil, climate, and cultivation methods on the changes of crop varieties.

It can be said that this is an almost all-powerful practical official, but it is a pity that the troubled times in which he lived limited his better development, otherwise, his achievements would not be inferior to "Newton", "Einstein" or "Nobel".

But there is one thing that Wu Zheng absolutely respects, that is, after the death of the Ming Dynasty, none of Song Yingxing's brothers surrendered to the Qing Dynasty, Song Yingsheng took poison and martyred the country, and Song Yingxing returned to his hometown, preferring to live a reclusive life in poverty rather than serve the Qing court.

At this time, with Ma Shiying and Li Hao coming to serve, how could Wu Zheng not be excited?

Wu Zheng excitedly took Song Yingxing's hand, which made Song Yingxing a little panicked.

The corners of his forehead were oozing with sweat, and he said in his mouth: "Old minister...... Shameful, I don't dare to be a prince like this...... Show appreciation for. ”

What's that?

Wu Zheng suddenly shouted loudly: "Xiao Anzi...... Quick, Haosheng escorted Mr. Song back to Hangzhou, if there is the slightest mistake, only you ask...... No, no, I should personally send my husband to Hangzhou Mansion...... Passing on the king's order, Ying Tianfu will not go, and he will return home. ”

Song Yingxing obviously didn't understand why he was so enthusiastic, and he could only guess in the direction of "Corporal Lixian" and "Thirsty for Talent".

He hurriedly dissuaded: "I heard that His Royal Highness was ordered to enter Beijing to discuss merit and receive the title, and he delayed the face of the saint for the sake of the district, which is ...... Weichen can't afford it, so he asks the prince to take back his life. ”

Wu Zheng waved his hand, "This king has never lacked rewards, and he lacks it, even if he is a hard-working person like Mr., Mr. is like a ...... A real piano and a song. ”

Listen, listen, what does it mean to be excited and unscrupulous, this is it.

Wu Zheng's original intention was to say that his theory and Song Yingxing's hard work could indeed create great technology that should not have appeared in this era, but it seems that this should not be the case...... Isn't it a red fruit?

Seeing that scared Mr. Song Yingxing, he struggled to break free of Wu Zheng's clenched hand, and said with a red face: "Don't dare to be old, please ...... Dead weight! ”

Wu Zheng was dumbfounded, self-respecting? Why self-respect? Did you say the wrong thing yourself?

Ma Shiying was clever and hurriedly stepped forward and said: "The prince is calm, Lord Song admires the great achievements of the prince in expelling the Tartars and recovering the lost land, so he resolutely went out of the mountain to help my king, naturally he will not give up halfway, and the prince can continue to enter Beijing by order...... Thinking that Lord Song will definitely follow the prince into Beijing, if there is anything, you might as well talk slowly on the road. ”

Song Yingxing hurriedly nodded and said, "What Master Ma said is very true, Weichen is willing to enter Beijing with the prince." ”

Fortunately, Wu Zheng doesn't have any bad habits, his face is quite good, and he has been in Rong for several years, so he has a heroic spirit.

It's easy to clear up misunderstandings.

But Song Yingxing still refused to listen to Wu Zheng's invitation, and got into Wu Zheng's carriage to fight alone.

He would rather be old and keep up with guys like Song An.

Wu Zheng had no choice but to follow him, thinking that since he had already put himself into service, he couldn't run away from his own Five Finger Mountain.

So he summoned Li Hao and Ma Shiying to get into the car and asked the two about the details and details of the recruitment of Fengyang Mansion.

……。

In fact, recruiting Yingchuan and Wuping Erwei is simpler than imagined.

After the collapse of the guard system at the end of the Ming Dynasty, most of the strength and combat effectiveness of these two guards have already been lost.

Due to the lack of fresh blood replenishment, most of the in-service people are over 40 years old, and it can be said that half of them are old, weak, sick and disabled.

After the Qing court took control of Fengyang Mansion, it also treated these two guards very lightly, and many times, even deducted food and salary, and the soldiers dared to be angry and did not dare to speak.

In fact, this thing is normal to think about, when the Qing army was at its peak, it had arrived in Shaoxing Mansion, Fengyang Mansion was actually located in the rear, and Fengyang Mansion governed Fengyang City, and there was a Han Banner Army garrison, so the Qing court naturally did not want to use the already scarce financial resources on these two weak soldiers.