Xin Wei secretly kept giving Wang Datie a look, he was worried about the reason for Mao Wenlong's sudden arrival, and only Wang Datie could solve his doubts in front of him. But this guy turned a blind eye to Xin Wei's inquiring gaze, and with a serious expression, he kept staring at the wood on the table that he didn't even know what it was.

When encountering such a bad friend, Xin Wei was obviously helpless, Mao Wenlong was beside him, Xin Wei was full of dissatisfaction, and he could only endure it temporarily. He was already thinking about how to settle accounts with Wang Datie later.

Mao Wenlong's mind at the moment was completely on the table, and there were many wooden parts piled up on it, and some of them still recognized their effects. It's like a model ship he was looking at at at the moment, and the iron sheet wrapped on it caught Mao Wenlong's attention.

Ignoring the communication between Wang Datie and Xin Wei in private, Mao Wenlong pointed to the model ship and asked with a smile: "You got this model?" ”

Xin Wei looked in the opposite direction of Mao Wenlong, and saw that it was the model of the iron boat that he had been conceiving recently. He didn't hesitate to bring it to Mao Wenlong and said, "Back to the chief soldier, this ship's subordinate is being studied." ”

"Can you tell me why this ship is wrapped in iron sheets?" Mao Wenlong asked with interest.

"This was conceived by the lower officer at the request of the admiral, and the warship sailed on the sea, decaying too quickly. Repairs and maintenance of warships are usually frequent, so the subordinates are looking for ways to cover the surface of the warship's hull with the finished iron sheets. This should save you the hassle of frequent maintenance of your ship. When it came to the topics that Xin Wei was interested in, he immediately became gushing.

"What is the final result, why haven't any warships been covered with iron sheets?" Mao Wenlong asked.

Xin Wei sighed bitterly and said, "Xia Guan has tried it, but found that this iron sheet is more powerful than wood under the decay of the seawater. Eventually, the idea was put on hold. ”

That's it, Xin Wei directly spent nearly 10,000 taels of silver, but in the end he got nothing. As a result, his reputation was negatively affected in the college, and he was looked down upon by his colleagues or students for a while.

Xin Wei also moved out of the original magnificent two-story wooden courtyard in the negative situation, and moved into the thatched hut built by himself. This matter was in the academy, and it was rumored to be a beautiful talk for a while.

Mao Wenlong saw the loss in Xin Wei's eyes, this kind of person's whimsy should not be hit. On the contrary, more encouragement should be given, the Ming Dynasty does not lack the pride of the sky, what is lacking is to create an environment for them to devote themselves to innovation. Mao Wenlong understood the truth and decided to change the atmosphere of the academy.

Mao Wenlong didn't say anything for a long time, which made Xin Wei very worried, and he couldn't rest assured that he didn't know what Mao Wenlong was thinking.

At this moment, Mao Wenlong finally put down the model boat, and said with a smile: "Mr. Xin, I don't know if you have the intention of managing the academy?" ”

At present, there is no shortage of talents and experienced people in the academy, and the most lacking is a craftsman like Xin Wei who has an indomitable and innovative spirit. What kind of generals there are, what kind of soldiers, if there is a dean like Xin Wei who is keen on innovation in the academy, are you afraid that you won't be able to bring out such students?

Xin Wei was very stunned, he really didn't expect Mao Wenlong to say such a thing to himself, he was stunned on the spot, not knowing how to respond to Mao Wenlong.

Fortunately, Wang Datie knew Xin Wei's temperament well, so he quietly stabbed Xin Wei and motioned him to answer quickly with his eyes.

Xin Wei was full of ambitions, but because his status in the academy was not high, many novel ideas could not be implemented in the academy at all. Fortunately, he has always been quite close to Wang Datie, and Wang Datie often gives him convenience as much as he can. But after all, Wang Datie also has to think about his own political achievements, so those things that exceed his budget are generally helpless.

To be an official, and to be a big official, can show the ambition in his heart, which has become Xin Wei's biggest wish at present. He had also mentioned this matter to Wang Datie, and Wang Datie knew what Xin Wei was thinking because of this. That's why Xin Wei was recommended this time, and Wang Datie hoped that Xin Wei could get his wish.

Taking a deep breath, Xin Wei was encouraged by Wang Datie's eyes, and saluted Mao Wenlong seriously: "The lower officials are willing, the lower officials are willing!" ”

After speaking, Xin Wei was so excited that he couldn't speak, and he didn't know how long he had been waiting for this moment. Today was finally hit by a pie in the sky, and for a moment, Xin Wei almost fainted directly.

Mao Wenlong obviously felt Xin Wei's excitement, which made him a little puzzled. Even if Xin Wei is willing to be the dean, he shouldn't be so excited, right? At this time, Mao Wenlong remembered what Wang Datie mentioned earlier, Xin Wei is a utilitarian person.

With a little confusion, Mao Wenlong asked in a condensed voice, "Mr. Xin, can you tell us why you are so keen to be the dean of the academy?" ”

Xin Wei didn't dare to speak out, he quietly looked at Wang Datie beside him, and after getting affirmation from his eyes. Xin Wei replied: "Don't hide it from the general soldier, Xin Wei has a lot of ambitions in his heart, but he only hates that people have always been soft-spoken, and the ambitions in his heart cannot be displayed." A few years ago, I heard what Dean Wang said, saying that if you want to show your ambitions, you must first become a big official. Although this is very straightforward, it is also very reasonable, so Xin Wei began to be keen on being an official. ”

Without the slightest concealment, Xin Wei told Mao Wenlong everything he thought in his heart straight to the point. In the face of such a sincere confession, Mao Wenlong did not feel that Xin Wei's utilitarian heart was so heavy, but felt that such a straightforward person was the one who could really be entrusted with big things.

Knowing the reason why Xin Wei was keen to be an official, Mao Wenlong didn't feel that there was anything wrong there, so he nodded and said with a smile: "It's naturally a good thing to show your ambitions, but Mr. Xin also knows it." If you put the cart before the horse, you will waste the matter of learning, but go to the pursuit of fame and fortune, you will be blamed for the general soldier turning his face and not recognizing people. ”

At the end of the words, Mao Wenlong directly used a threatening tone to warn Xin Wei not to put the cart before the horse, give up the primary academic matter, and pursue fame and fortune.

Xin Wei would have the desire to pursue fame and fortune, so he knelt down in front of Mao Wenlong with a thud and swore that he would not. Mao Wenlong was very satisfied with his performance, laughed and helped Xin Wei up, and said: "Do a good job, this general soldier is optimistic about your talent." No matter what ambitions you have in mind, this college will be a stepping stone for you to show off your talents. You don't have to worry about anything, just let it go. ”

Mao Wenlong's encouragement gave Xin Wei great encouragement, and he thanked Mao Wenlong repeatedly!