In the study room of the He family's house, He Zhiyuan was compiling physics textbooks, and Wang Zhixue was standing next to him while studying ink and reading the manuscripts of physics textbooks.

Since He Zhiyuan promised to teach him, Wang Zhixue ran over to ask for advice whenever he saw He Zhiyuan free, which was completely the way an apprentice looked like a master to his master. Grinding ink and laying paper, sorting out manuscripts, cleaning, and the whole package of the monthly work.

Not only did Yueji not thank him, but spoke coldly to him, and even spoke ill of him. Wang Zhixue is a piece of wood, and he can't figure out why this is even if he wants to break his head. On the contrary, he had to quarrel with Yueji, which made Yueji even more popular.

He Zhiyuan understood what was going on in his heart, but he couldn't say anything, he could only let it flow and let them go.

"Teacher, your manuscript says that all matter has three forms: solid, liquid, and vapor. For the same substance, under the same mass, the vapor state is the largest, the liquid state is second, and the solid state is the smallest. Can you give an example? ”

He Zhiyuan thought for a while and said: "For example, when the water is boiled, the lid of the pot is disturbed by the steam top, because the water is heated and boiling, part of the water becomes water vapor, the volume expands, and the lid of the pot is naturally lifted." ”

"Really? I didn't pay attention. ”

"That's true, if you plug the spout tightly with a cloth, the effect is even more obvious."

"What if you put the lid of the pot against a stone?"

"If the lid is overturned, the pot will burst."

"Is it so powerful? I don't believe it. Wang Zhixue was skeptical.

"You can try it."

"Okay, I'll go find a pot and try it." This tendonous Wang Zhixue really put down the manuscript and went outside to experiment.

After a while, Yueji came over and said, "Young master, the prince of the Wang family has led two people here to find you." ”

"Oh, who are those two?"

"I don't know, the prince of the Wang family said that he was passing by and wanted to see you."

"Lift people? Then invite them in. ”

After a while, Mrs. Wang led Liang Wensheng and Liang Wenhui into the courtyard, and Mrs. Wang said: "Zhiyuan, these two are passers-by, saying that they want to write a book or something, and they want to make a name for you." ”

"Thank you, old man." Liang Wensheng said, and then said to He Zhiyuan: "I came from Yizhou, passing by here, I heard that you got a book from a strange person in your dream, and I always like to search for anecdotes about strange people, so I took the liberty to come and disturb." ”

He Zhiyuan looked at the two of them, one was dressed up, about forty years old, with a thin face and a long face. The eyes are bright, the eyebrows are thick, the skin is yellowish, and there is a long black beard on the chin. The whole person seems resolute and resolute, and he is a person who has gone through wind and waves for a day. Another scholar was dressed as about twenty-six or seventeen years old, and his face was also thin and long, and his face was somewhat similar to that of another person.

He Zhiyuan hurriedly replied: "I'm glad to be there." I don't know the names of the two honorific names. ”

"Both of us are surnamed Liang, we came from Yizhou, went to Juzhou City, passed by here, and took the liberty to disturb us."

He Zhiyuan invited the two of them to sit in the hall and ordered Yueji to serve tea, while thinking quickly in his mind. The surname is Liang, and he goes to Juzhou. The new Zhizhou is also surnamed Liang, so it won't be such a coincidence. Judging from that person's demeanor and temperament, it is not like the usual examination. This will be held the year after the test, and it is impossible to leave for Beijing so early. Since this person is not a person who should take the exam, he may be an official or an official, and he is definitely not a simple person.

I knew that I went to the city these two times, and asked the new governor about his appearance, age, etc. Now it's just a guess. However, even if he asked, Zhuang Yimu may not know that there was no Internet and no camera in ancient times, so it is impossible to know this physiognomy in such detail. At this time, he suddenly remembered that when Zhuang Zhimu was eating in the canteen, he once said that Liang Zhizhou was also born in Juzhou, starting from a small official, repeatedly made meritorious contributions, and was appreciated by the court members, all the way to Zhixian, and then he was promoted to Juzhou again, becoming a role model among the people.

He Zhiyuan was determined to test it, so he said: "My surname is He, and my name is Zhiyuan." It is the one you know who got the book in your dreams. Dare to ask Brother Liang, but go to Beijing to take the exam? ”

"No, I went to Juzhou City on a business trip and passed by here." Liang Wensheng replied truthfully.

He Zhiyuan heard him say so, then his judgment would not be far from ten, and the person in front of him might be the new Lord Zhizhou. He decided to make a bet, and if he was wrong, he would not lose much, and if he made the right bet, it would be of great benefit to him. So, he sent Yueji out and closed the door. He turned around and bowed deeply, and said, "Student He Zhiyuan came to see Lord Liang of Zhizhou. ”

Liang Wensheng and Liang Wenhui were surprised, and Liang Wensheng asked: "He Zhiyuan, how do you know my true identity?" ”

"The day before yesterday, a government official came to my house to inform me that my father, as the representative of the lieutenant chief, was going to welcome Lord Liang of Zhizhou in the near future, and the adult claimed that his surname was Liang, and he was going to Juzhou on business, not to Beijing to take the exam. Students will naturally guess that you are the master of Zhizhou. ”

"What a clever boy!" Liang Wensheng applauded.

"Your Excellency praised it." He Zhi is far away.

"Now that you know who I am, let's talk openly and honestly." Liang Wensheng said: "Is it true that the strange person in the dream gave away the book? ”

"It's true, it's true." He Zhiyuan could only continue to tell this lie.

"The art of making soap is recorded in that book?"

Exactly, not only does the book not only record the art of making soap, but also the method of making a large number of things. There is also knowledge of various disciplines in it. For example, mathematics, physics, chemistry, etc., all of which are collectively referred to as science in that book. ”

"Science? What doctrine is it? Can it be compared to Confucianism? Liang Wensheng asked.

The book says that science seeks truth and studies the objective truth of all things. It's about practicality, and a lot of practical things can be made according to the principles of science, such as soap, and cement that is being tested. Science can directly benefit the people, but it can also enrich the country and strengthen the army, which is the foundation of social development. Confucianism, on the other hand, advocates the virtue of benevolence and filial piety, which can educate all people and unify their thoughts. The two are complementary to each other, not opposing doctrines. He Zhiyuan stopped when he said this, he didn't know what kind of attitude this Lord Zhizhou had, so he could only test the pretense of being the proposition in the book.

After hearing this, Liang Wensheng did not object, nor did he express support. He nodded slightly and said, "You said that science can benefit the people, but now this official is facing the problem of disaster victims after taking office." According to that scientific theory, is there a good way to solve the problem of hanging upside down? ”

"Lord Liang is really shrewd and capable, and before he took office, he already knew that there were victims in the territory. Parents like you who care about the people are really a blessing to all the people of Juzhou. He Zhiyuan casually sent a big sycophant to it.

Then He Zhiyuan continued: "This disaster is not only because of natural disasters, but also because of man-made disasters. Last summer, the Shuhe River flooded in our prefecture, causing tens of thousands of victims, and this spring there was a severe drought, making it impossible to carry out spring ploughing. These natural disasters can be dealt with scientifically, and the two sides of the Shu River can be used to build embankments with the cement and stones that I am about to produce to prevent the river from overflowing. Similarly, the large pond dam can be built in the field, which can prevent floods in summer and irrigate in spring, and the disasters of spring drought and summer flooding can be eliminated. In addition, the introduction of improved seeds, increasing grain output, increasing production and income, and naturally eliminating the occurrence of natural disasters. As for man-made disasters, it's not something I can say about as a living person, and adults will naturally understand it after they take office. ”

"These are all long-term strategies, but now that the victims are waiting to be fed, these strategies are not needed." Liang Wensheng sighed.

"Now the workshop in our village can accept some of the victims through the method of cash-for-work." He Zhiyuan replied.

While he was talking, He Shaoyun knocked on the door from outside, and asked He Zhiyuan after entering the door: "Zhiyuan, just now the family came to report that there was a guest at home." ”

After He Zhiyuan closed the door, he said, "Father, hurry up and meet Lord Zhizhou." ”

He Zhiyuan looked at Liang Wensheng, who was sitting in front of the hall, was stunned, and immediately came to his senses, knelt down and kowtowed: "Xiaomin visits Lord Zhizhou, Xiaomin doesn't know that adults come to the cold house, and I hope that Lord Wanwang will forgive his sins." ”

Liang Wensheng said kindly: "Those who don't know are not guilty, I came here this time, no need for a big gift, please get up and sit down." Today's events are hurriedly told to outsiders! ”

"The little people should obey the orders of the adults."

Liang Wensheng continued: "I had a conversation with your son-in-law just now, your son-in-law is young and old, erudite and talented, and he is really a rare talent in the world. ”

"Your Excellency has won the prize."

Liang Wensheng then said to He Zhiyuan: "Just now you said that your workshop can accept some of the victims? ”

"Exactly, I just calculated that within half a month, I can accept 4,000 to 5,000 young Ding Zhuang to work in the workshop, and one Ding Zhuang can feed four people, so that the livelihood of 20,000 disaster victims can be solved."

"That's very good." After speaking, Liang Wensheng looked at He Shaoyun.

He Shaoyun immediately understood what Lord Liang meant, and said: "My family's workshop, children can be the masters, and I naturally support Lord Liang." ”

"He Li Chang is benevolent, benevolent and benevolent, and deserves to be the representative of the governor of my state."

"Thank you for the compliment." He Shaoyun stood up and thanked him, and then said: "To solve the livelihood of the disaster victims, the key is food. As far as I know, the price of grain in our state has been rising, and now the price of rice has reached one or two and a half cents of silver and a stone, and there is still an upward trend. This makes the suffering of the victims even more unspeakable. ”

"After I took office, I immediately asked the court to open a warehouse and release grain to relieve the victims. It only takes three months for the autumn harvest to be achieved, and the problem of the victims can be solved. Liang Wensheng said.

"My lord, the students think that it is feasible to repair the river embankment by means of cash-for-work, which not only helps the victims, but also repairs the river embankment."

"But the amount of food needed in this way will increase by 50%, and I don't know if there is enough food in the warehouse."

"After the adults take office, everyone sees that the adults are working for the benefit of the people in this way, and there will naturally be virtuous people who will flock to them, and the problems will be solved, and the adults do not need to worry."

While he was talking, Yueji knocked on the door in a hurry outside, He Zhiyuan opened the door, and Yueji said: "Young master, Wang Zhixue's nerd was scalded by boiling water. ”