Zhao Lian's disgust with Steward Tong is not just about trying the knife just now.

They came to Tokyo very early, but they were able to enter the gate of this children's mansion, but they stumbled for nearly a month.

In an official-based country, it is difficult for grass people to see officials, and it is even more difficult to see big officials, and it is difficult to see a big eunuch who is proud of the spring breeze.

This point is determined by the social system, and it has little to do with the times, and it is not surprising.

As a young man who is psychologically precocious and has a certain amount of knowledge in Fucheng, Zhao Lian is mentally prepared. Mother repeatedly told that this trip must and can only be done with the help of this great eunuch, otherwise it will be difficult to achieve success, let alone see the emperor, even his life is very likely to be in danger.

The great achievement of universal education has too great an impact on fame and fortune before and after death. The creator will remain famous for eternity, and everyone who uses a dictionary will think of him, which is comparable to Confucius and Meng, such a huge temptation, it is difficult for red-eyed people to guarantee that they will not take risks.

Needless to say, civil officials are not good at military generals. Only eunuchs, who cannot be impersonated and cannot directly benefit, and who are eager to gain or consolidate the emperor's favor, are relatively safe.

In Zhao Yue's understanding, Tong Guan still has certain ambitions and bottom lines, and he is not rotten. That's it, the Zhao family also made many preparations for this matter, just in case.

What Zhao Lian hates is that he said that he is asking for a meeting for the sacrament of culture, which is related to the great cause of education of the imperial court, and can bring Tong Guan huge joint benefits, but this ** family is nostrils to the sky, no matter how you explain the plea, or even bribe, you just don't let you in, let alone report it. Not only that, but also ridiculed and sarcastic, or raised eyebrows to drive away threats and play obscenity. That momentum, you know, he's just a powerful dog, and those who don't know think he's the crown prince.

was able to enter this door, or Tong Guan ran into it directly, and when he heard it, he happened to be in a good mood.

It can be said that after this setback, the three students have a deep understanding of the officialdom of the Great Song Dynasty, and they have become a lot more mature and flexible, otherwise they can trap themselves just by being repeatedly instilled and emphasized by the masters.

What's in the box?

A round gold object, delicately carved with a pattern, looks like a gold work of art.

Butler Tong pouted and continued to check, his fingers reached into the box and fiddled with it a few times, and his fingertips lifted it and uncovered the thing, revealing the true face inside, and then, he was stunned, his eyes staring at the inside became wider and wider, and his face changed color, becoming redder and redder, I don't know whether he was surprised and excited, or embarrassed and ashamed.

Tong Guan sat far away, couldn't see the situation in the box, and saw that the housekeeper was stunned and curious, so he snorted impatiently.

The butler's body shook back to his senses, and he quickly bent down and offered the things with a flattering face.

"This, well, what is this?" Tong Guan was also stunned when he saw it clearly, and forgot to drag the text.

"My lord, this thing is a pocket watch. Huabiao's watch is a treasure of timekeeping, and students have chosen this name because it is small and easy to hide in their arms and look at it at any time. ”

Yes, it is a mechanical pocket watch, but the surface is crystal, and the dial is only marked with four numbers: 3, 6, 9, and 12, and the volume is at least twice as large as that of later generations.

A gift to the six thieves of the late Song Dynasty and even Zhao Ji, Zhao Yue wanted to use as little gold as possible, but the craftsmanship of this era could not make too small and subtle gears, and there was no way but to enlarge them.

In addition, Zhao Yue also has a little experience.

Chinese people may lack imagination, abstract thinking ability and innovation ability in science and technology, which may be related to language and logical thinking, but with guidance and templates, they will show their ability. I bought the watch last year, and from this point of view, the strong copycat ability of later generations is not without roots.

Zhao Lianyi explained. Tong Guan quickly became famous when he looked at it again.

The more he looked at it, the more he pleased, not only praised: "This thing is indeed a rare treasure." ”

"Ah, Gong Lian, how did you get this baby?"

At this moment, Tong Guan's tone was very kind, and his expression seemed to be kind and appreciative of the elders who doted on Zhao Lian.

"Returning to my lord, this thing was accidentally obtained by Gongliang's father from a homeless man in a foreign land. The man's father was a craftsman, and he invented it for the convenience of timekeeping, but unfortunately only two of his sons died in the war, and the craft was lost. His son wanted to exchange this thing for a huge fortune, and he didn't dare to make a move in the war-torn country, and when he heard that the Great Song Dynasty was rich, he became a sailor and came to our country with a caravan, not wanting to be in trouble, and was rescued by Uncle Ma. ”

Tong Guan was even happier.

He did love the gift, but the reason for his excitement was that he wanted to please the emperor.

Zhao Ji doesn't care about obscene skills, but he must like this practical and artistic thing. The key is novelty, practicality, and rarity.

Do you think, the emperor will think of his Tong Guan as soon as he looks at the time, and every day is like this, can his impression of Tong Guan be bad? Can the benefits be less? So Tong Guanguang was a little uncontrollable and excited when he thought about it.

The craft is lost or something, Tong Guan doesn't care, and he can't wait to lose it.

The only treasure in the world, what I have, that can show my taste, my difference, that is good. This concept is the nature of many people, let alone the emperor who is self-serving.

Many good things in China are lost. That's probably a big reason for that.

Another reason why Tong Guan was happy was that there was another pocket watch, so that he could have it himself even if he was pleasing to the emperor. Oops, it's just beautiful.

Of course, with his identity and self-restraint, he will not ask for it directly, and he has to let the family give it automatically.

"Gong Lian, do you mean you have another one? What's the other one like? ”

Zhao Lian took out a silver shell from his arms and said with a smile: "The student loves this thing very much, so he asked Uncle Ma for it and kept it with him at all times." ”

As he spoke, he presented the silver watch.

Tong Guan doesn't care if a shell is gold or silver. For him, the silver one is better. The emperor only uses gold, how can he be a slave equal to his master? Otherwise, if the emperor knows about it, not to mention the guilt, at least the impression score will be greatly reduced, and the gain will outweigh the loss.

He carefully played with the two pocket watches, and forced his excitement, his face expressionless.

Zhao Lian really deserved to be the official genius of the Zhao family with great expectations, and immediately understood Tong Guan's intentions, so he said with respect and sincerity: "My lord, this thing is just a small toy for students to watch the time. In the hands of adults, it can be of great use. When adults lead troops in the future, it is not only convenient to keep time, but also this thing can also be used to orient themselves in the wilderness. If you don't like it, please accept it. ”

The profiteer Miao Zi Ma Gongliang in Chai Jin's eyes was not slow to react. However, he relied on the instincts and sensibilities of a businessman.

In contrast, Kwon Bangyan, who is much older, is a little worse.

Of course, he is not corrupt, otherwise it would be impossible to be appreciated by an emperor like Zhao Ji in history, and his promotion is not slow. Moreover, for the promotion of cultural classics, it is not shameful for Zhao Lian to flatter and pay, on the contrary, the more this may be the case, the more Zhao Lian's heart and spirit of sacrifice will be revealed.

This kind of thing depends on what position and angle you analyze and deal with.

Seeing that Tong Guan's expression was just satisfied, Zhao Lian pondered for a while, suddenly woke up, and hurriedly added and corrected: "Oh, no, it was the student who said it wrong." It should be the students who are grateful to the adults for their willingness to give the students a chance to see this treasure in their homes. Adults are really good officials who care for and care for students, and officials can rely on their arms. ”

This little guy is talented! Reading and reading so well, I am afraid that with a little cultivation, the future is limitless.

Tong Guan laughed and gave Zhao Lianshu a thumbs up directly, glanced at Ma Gongliang again, and said in his heart: "This little guy doesn't seem to be ordinary." Well, this youth is not a nerd either. All are promising

After thinking too much, he forgot to ask Zhao Lian why he was so sure that he could be a general, and he was looking forward to what the so-called cultural holy scriptures were all about.

Zhao Lian guessed what he meant, and hurriedly revealed the fundamental purpose of the trip.

He took the last gift from Lao Liu, a one-foot-square brocade box, and presented it with solemnity and piety.