There was a disturbance outside the court.

The courtiers were still arguing, but Zhu Youxiao's focus was no longer on this, but turned to the Baigongyuan and Huangzhuang.

Because Zhu Youxiao knows what is the most important thing.

No matter what time it is, the person who has guns and food will be the one who has the final say.

No matter how much the others shouted, it didn't make much difference, especially now that they had a solid foundation of rule.

Although Daming seems to be stormy, his rule is quite strong. So Zhu Youxiao doesn't pay attention to how the ministers make trouble, he pays attention to what he can get.

Early the next morning, Zhu Youxiao got up early in the morning, and after meeting Xu Guangqi, the group went to the Baigong Institute.

Naturally, the Baigong Institute was already ready to welcome Zhu Youxiao.

In the outside world, the reputation of Baigong Institute is not very good.

Because in the eyes of many people, this is the place where the emperor built a place to play for his own selfish desires.

Many people have compared the Baigong Institute to the leopard room, and even came out with a lot of related jokes.

Zhu Youxiao did not have the slightest solution in this regard.

No matter what era, it is the most difficult to close rumors, not to mention that it is difficult to check this kind of thing in the Ming Dynasty now.

The ministers and craftsmen in the Hundred Crafts also know a little bit about it. It's just that they don't know much, because they don't go out much, and the news doesn't get in.

Another reason is that they don't pay much attention to these things, and they really don't want to pay attention to these things because they have already spent a lot of effort in research.

But a lot of times, there are things that don't matter if you think or don't want to, and there are still some news that comes in.

For the people of Baigongyuan, it is very important to prove yourself.

These days, they have been studying day and night, working day and night. On the one hand, it is to live up to Zhu Youxiao, and on the other hand, it is also to realize its own value. Of course, there is also the meaning of blocking the mouths of outsiders.

It's just that Zhu Youxiao knows very well that sometimes some people don't distinguish between right and wrong when they speak, they distinguish between positions.

They don't care what kind of things they say from what standpoint, and as for what the truth is. You can do things with your eyes open and talk nonsense, let alone the current situation?

When Zhu Youxiao came to the Baigong Institute, the main person in charge of the Baigong Institute had already greeted him here.

Standing at the forefront is Bi Maokang, the person found by Zhu Youxiao, a disciple of Xu Guangqi.

As for how Xu Guangqi and Bi Maokang got together, Zhu Youxiao is not very clear

However, Zhu Youxiao is not surprised, Xu Guangqi and Bi Maokang should have a lot to talk about.

Han Yi can accept Zhang Yu as a disciple, it makes no sense that Xu Guangqi can't accept Bi Maokang.

"Your Majesty, Ministers." Bi Maokang led everyone to salute Zhu Youxiao.

Zhu Youxiao nodded and said with a smile: "Okay, let's be exempt." ”

After everyone stood up, Zhu Youxiao looked at them carefully, and then frowned.

Compared with the last time, this time Bi Maokang's image is very bad.

Although it can be seen that they have cleaned up before they came, basically everyone has a dark circle under their eyes, and even their bodies have lost a lot of weight.

You can see that they are working hard.

But this is not what Zhu Youxiao wants, these people are the most important of his career.

In comparison, talent is the most important thing, and it doesn't matter if things are made slowly, which is known to anyone in later generations.

What's most important?

Talent.

Zhu Youxiao turned his head to look at Xu Guangqi and asked with a little dissatisfaction, "What's going on?" ”

"Didn't you say let them rest on time? What about the Imperial Physician I arranged? Is the food in Baigongyuan bad? Why do they all look so tired, as if they have been tortured? ”

Hearing Zhu Youxiao's question, Xu Guangqi was a little embarrassed at this time.

It's not that he can't explain it, it's that he doesn't know what to say.

Could it be that everyone is working hard for research?

But His Majesty has already told himself these people, don't fight hard.

At this time, Bi Maokang stood up, he took a step forward, and said respectfully: "Your Majesty, it's no wonder that Elder Xu Ge is doing this. ”

Zhu Youxiao frowned and looked at Bi Maokang, and said with a calm face: "Could it be that you deducted it?" ”

Hearing His Majesty's words, Xu Guangqi was stunned for a moment, and then prepared to take a step forward to exonerate his disciple.

He didn't want His Majesty to have any bad opinion of his disciples.

Bi Maokang was also stunned, and hurriedly knelt on the ground and said, "Please listen to your majesty." ”

Looking at Bi Maokang with a cold face, Zhu Youxiao said in a somewhat cold voice: "You'd better give me an explanation." ”

In fact, of course Zhu Youxiao knew what was going on, but he couldn't say he knew at this time. Pretend you don't know.

You have to do a full set of plays, especially when buying people's hearts.

"Stand up and talk." Zhu Youxiao looked at Bi Maokang kneeling on the ground, the expression on his face seemed to be somewhat relaxed, and his tone was also a lot more relaxed.

After Bi Maokang stood up from the ground, he said: "The ministers are deeply favored by the emperor in the Baigong Academy. ”

"Your Majesty takes care of your ministers wholeheartedly, the food and clothing are all first-class, and the monthly income is unimaginable to outsiders."

"The so-called food of the king, the matter of loyalty. The ministers really didn't dare to slack off, for fear of losing His Majesty's trust, so they studied day and night. ”

"The ministers have also heard some rumors from outside. People outside are saying that His Majesty's playthings are demoralized, and that the Hundred Workshops are a place for His Majesty to spend money to play. ”

"But the ministers know that this is the future of the Ming Dynasty! How can His Majesty's mind be understood by those in the outside world? ”

It's just that when the ministers heard such words, they felt very uncomfortable. As the so-called lord humiliates the ministers to death, Your Majesty is slandered by them for no reason, how can the ministers sit idly by? ”

"Although the courtiers of the Hundred Workshops are not allowed to argue with those people, lest they damage the prestige of His Majesty. But we can also do what we can, and hopefully we can develop something as soon as possible for those people to see. ”

"Look at the ministers and others are not joking, and see how far-sighted Your Majesty is. Let those people understand His Majesty's mind, and let them know that His Majesty is dedicated to the Ming Dynasty! ”

"For this reason, the ministers have been studying day and night, Your Majesty's concern, and the ministers all know about it, but the ministers are willing to die for Your Majesty!"

After saying this, Bi Maokang knelt on the ground again and said: "The minister has disobeyed His Majesty's will, and the minister is guilty!" His Majesty wants to punish the sins of the ministers, and the ministers have no complaints. It's just that this matter has nothing to do with Elder Xu Ge, and His Majesty is asked to investigate. ”

After seeing Bi Maokang kneeling, the others standing behind him also knelt down, and said in unison: "The ministers are willing to die for Your Majesty, and please let Your Majesty know!" ”

Looking at the kneeling people, Zhu Youxiao's eyes were a little red, and his body trembled a little.

After Xu Guangqi on the side saw this scene, he walked directly in front of Zhu Youxiao, and wanted to pick up his clothes and kneel, but was stopped by Zhu Youxiao.

Zhu Youxiao said with some guilt: "It's my mistake to blame Aiqing." ”

Xu Guangqi hurriedly said: "The minister is afraid! ”

Helping Xu Guangqi to the side, Zhu Youxiao took a step forward, came straight to Bi Maokang, and stretched out his hand to help him up. He said, "Get up, all of you." ”

After everyone stood up, Zhu Youxiao said: "You love Qing's fist, I know. But my heart, you Aiqing don't know. ”

"In my opinion, what Bi Aiqing said makes sense, this is the future of the Ming Dynasty. But why is this the future of Daming! Because here you are. ”

"I have assigned you with an imperial doctor and arranged good food and accommodation for you because what you are doing is very important to Daming."

"For me, I don't care whether the research is fast or slow; I don't care about the disturbances from the outside world; I care about you, you people! You are more important than those studies! ”

"Not only do you have to study things for me, but you also have to be healthy. You are in the Hundred Workshops, abandoning your wives and children, and having a home that is difficult to return, I know all this. ”

"I hope that one day you will be able to return with honors, with the rewards I have given you, and the official positions I have given you, and you will return in a beautiful manner. Tell those who look down on you, tell your wives and children, you are doing things for me, you are doing things for Daming! You deserve it, you are the heroes of the Ming Dynasty! ”

"I don't want any of you to be exhausted here, I don't want any of you to be lost here, I don't want your family to be scared for you, but only to end up with your corpse!"

"This is my heart, I want to create a prosperous world. I hope that Daming can repeat the glory of Taizu! ”

"I hope you'll be all there by then. You can walk out of here with the glory I have given you, and enjoy the reward I have given you. ”

As he spoke, Zhu Youxiao's eyes turned even redder.

The people listening below were even more excited, and some of them even had tears falling down, and their bodies were already shaking with excitement.

The so-called death for their confidant, they hold such a heart at this moment.

Give you an official position, give you a reward, and at the same time give you respect, give you enough honor.

Such a majesty is worthy of giving everything himself.

Looking at the appearance of everyone, Zhu Youxiao was very satisfied in his heart.

Of course, these words are not said in vain, nor are they simply buying people's hearts, because they empathize.

In his previous life, Zhu You was very clear about this.

I have been an employee and a leader, and I know very well what an individual person needs.

A good position, a high enough salary, and a wide enough upward channel are all external treatments.

In addition, the company's attention, the leader's attention, and the encouragement of superiors are all equally important.

If they don't give you money and don't treat you as a human being, such a business won't last long.

Therefore, Zhu Youxiao's actions seem to be buying people's hearts, but in fact, he hopes that they will be good from the bottom of his heart.

After listening to Zhu Youxiao's words, Xu Guangqi became excited. He knelt directly on the ground and said loudly: "Long live my emperor, long live long live!" ”

With Xu Guangqi's shouting, all the people behind him knelt down, shouting loudly: "Long live my emperor, long live long live!" ”

Zhu Youxiao knew that their shouts were from the heart.

After they shouted, Zhu Youxiao once again helped Xu Guangqi and Bi Maokang up.

After everyone stood up, Zhu Youxiao continued: "Your heart knows it, but you are not allowed to do it in the future. ”

"Do research when it's time to do research, and rest when it's time to rest. Research isn't that important anymore, so you can relax. ”

"In addition, I will arrange for your family to come to Beijing so that you can be reunited and enjoy the joy of family life with your family when you rest. All the arrangements for your family in Beijing, whether it is food or accommodation, I will arrange them all. ”

After the chicken soup just now, it was now the turn to talk about the benefits, so Zhu Youxiao proposed this benefit.

This is important and can be reassuring. Of course, confidentiality must also be done well, so I won't mention this here.

After his gaze swept over everyone, Zhu Youxiao continued: "This time you have made meritorious research and development. Each person will be rewarded with fifty taels of silver, and everyone's income will be doubled in the future. Do a good job! ”

"As for your official position, after I have seen the things, I will talk about the reward for meritorious deeds."

After hearing this, everyone was even more excited, and the smiles on their faces were even brighter.

Zhu Youxiao said with a smile: "Now take me to see the results of your research." ”

Everyone excitedly agreed, and surrounded Zhu Youxiao like stars holding the moon.

At this moment, they are sincere, they want to be by Zhu Youxiao's side, they want to hear Zhu Youxiao's praise for them, and they want to hear Zhu Youxiao's recognition of them.

The news soon spread, so in the entire Baigong Academy, the voice of long live was endless.

The group walked into the exhibition hall.

The place has been prepared for a long time, and a lot of things have been laid out in a clearing.

Bi Maokang smiled and accompanied Zhu Youxiao's side. He is now happy physically and mentally. Although I was still a little tired, I was mentally excited.

He took Zhu Youxiao to the front of a row of flintlock pistols and said, "Your Majesty, this is the prototype of the first generation of flintlock pistols, which is still very rough, and the rifling problem has not yet been solved. ”

"In addition, the special bullet that His Majesty said has not yet been successfully developed."

The special bullet that Zhu Youxiao said is, of course, the Mini bullet. It's just that there is naturally no need to call such a name in this life, because of the new name, Zhu Youxiao hasn't thought about it yet.

"Although there was a finalized flintlock pistol, I didn't think it should be mass-produced." Bi Maokang said on the side: "Chen feels that there is still room for further research. ”

"When the rifling and special bullets are solved, it may be the best time for mass production."

Zhu Youxiao glanced at Bi Maokang, of course he knew the meaning of his words.

The rifled flintlock pistol, which is basically already the pinnacle of front-loading guns.

The next pinnacle was the rear-loading gun that fired metal eggshells, and the junior version was the Dresser rifle, model M1841.

What would have happened if there had been that kind of rifle?

Zhu Youxiao didn't dare to think about it, but it would definitely be a beautiful scene.