In fact, the opening of libraries in branches around the country is a measure that Abu has long thought of, and it is certainly not bad to let the people learn more knowledge and open up the wisdom of the people as soon as possible.

Confucius once said that "the people can make it, but they can't make it known", Abu also heard someone criticize this to the point, this is a typical foolishness, the common people can only be led by the nose to call, and they are not allowed to know why, how can there be such a reason, Abu deeply thinks.

In addition, there is a saying that "a woman is virtuous if she is not talented", which made Abu scoff, what kind of logic is this, a typical stinky concept of patriarchy.

Therefore, he opened up the scope of study in the valley, everyone can read, everyone must study, and the outside world is not under his control, and he can only open a library.

Although it is not possible to "shelter the poor in the world", it is still possible to provide a little light for others at night.

Another deeper meaning is that if you can spread the knowledge you provide among so many readers, it will also provide great help to the progress of this society.

In addition, if there are 12 out of 10 talents who do not adhere to the concept of scholars and doctors in the country and the world, but take the business route, then they can take this opportunity to recruit Luomen, one is to provide them with an opportunity to solve the problem of food and clothing, and to show their strength, and the other is to absorb some particularly outstanding people who have passed the test into the valley, after all, the population base here is too small.

In fact, this is not the most concerned problem of Abu, with the opening of the manganese mine in Hengzhou smoothly put into production, a steady stream of manganese blocks thousands of miles to the valley, although the process between there are many hardships, but in recent years of accumulation, the storage capacity is also considerable.

With the addition of manganese, the output and quality of steel can be guaranteed, Abu simply collected the meteorite ore before to refine, the quality of the steel obtained is unexpectedly good, in the ductility of the steel, flexibility is quite good, so Abu made these steels into barrels of different lengths and thicknesses, the short ones are suitable for pistols, and the long ones are used as sniper rifles.

The next thing that needs to be studied is how to increase the rate of fire, he is already developing by leaps and bounds in the manufacture of guns, directly passing the stages of open flame guns, arquebuses, smoothbore flintlock pistols, etc., but on the question of how to increase the rate of fire, Abu still encountered a great obstacle.

After all, the automatic pistols or rifles of later generations are extremely delicate in structure, and he has only touched and shot the gun, and he is not very clear about the design principle inside.

In fact, in the history of the development of muskets in later generations, in order to solve the problem of rate of fire, many countries and individuals have made improvements, such as the British invented a rapid-fire musket, this heavy copper large-caliber musket is composed of a barrel, a cartridge disc and an axle rod.

Before firing, it is loaded in each chamber, and then the axle rod is screwed on, and after it is screwed into place, with the rotation of the axle rod, the bullet disc also moves forward and backward when it rotates, and it can fire sixty bullets in one minute, and it is interesting that the inventor designed both round and square cartridges at the same time, and his reason is that "the round shape is used in the battle between the believers of God, and the square is used in the ...... of the pagans"

Therefore, sometimes the doctrine changes the way a person thinks and acts, and although he solves the problem of rate of fire, the disadvantages of this gun are that they are bulky and heavy, and that the primer is easy to drop and does not fire.

As for the five-barreled thunderbolt and ten-eyed muskets invented by China itself, the rate of fire was increased by increasing the barrel, and once all of them were fired, it would take a lot of time to reload, which was unimaginable in actual combat.

He had also considered the design of the revolver before, but the revolver also had many problems, such as poor air tightness that led to insufficient range power, and the inability to accurately aim on the rifle led to a decrease in accuracy.

Therefore, even if it is difficult to develop an automatic rifle, he has to grit his teeth and insist on gnawing this hard bone, and at the same time, with the increasing number of high-quality steel in the valley, his ambition is also increasing day by day, so he has the idea of developing a steam engine, after all, only after the machine power replaces manpower, he can only realize the real assembly line operation, and completely get rid of the dilemma of insufficient manpower in the valley.

In addition, the lavender in the valley had been planted on a large scale, and it was time for him to make perfumes, so he was working at full speed, multi-threading at the same time, and just as he was busy, the inn brought news that he was going to receive the order.

Abu, who received the news, had a black line, and he wanted to jump up and scold his mother, but he had to clean up, hurry up, and go out of the valley to meet the holy decree.

It should be said that the eunuch Guo who came to announce the decree was already an old friend of Abu's hotel, and after announcing the holy decree, he found that Abu was stunned there, and Wen Chu, who was standing aside, hurriedly reminded Abu to accept the decree.

Abu came to his senses and went to Beijing to see the driver? Just kidding, now is the time to race against the clock, what the hell!

Eunuch Guo saw that Abu's demeanor was different, and said with a smile: "Why did the Hou Ye feel surprised when he heard the news that he was going to Beijing to see the driver?" Also, it is indeed a supreme honor to be able to meet the holy face! ”

Abu smiled bitterly and said, "Where, where, let's not talk about this first, Guo Gonggong will go inside first!" ”

Accompanied by Abu and Wen Chu, Eunuch Guo opened a feast unlike before, and many vegetables that were not produced in this season were served in turn.

In the backyard of the palace, Gonggong Guo, who is also well-informed, saw that his eyes were straight, and he asked Abu again and again how he could conjure up so many out-of-season vegetables, and Wen Chu next to him also had a mouthful, and the chopsticks never stopped.

Coupled with the soju distilled using the latest technology, after a few glasses of wine, Eunuch Guo began to harden his tongue and stammered when he spoke.

He pointed to Abu, and then pointed to the table full of dishes, and said, "Hou...... Master Hou, what are you doing here...... I'm playing tricks! This season, even if it's a royal ...... Palace, I haven't seen these vegetables either, and ...... This wine, really...... It's fucking exciting. ”

Abu smiled: "A little trick, why worry about it, if my father-in-law eats comfortably, he can stay here for a few more days." ”

"Hah...... Comfortable, comfortable, don't hide it from the marquis, stay in the palace, and be able to live ...... Suffocated to death, I want to stay longer...... Stay for a few days.

Unfortunately, I'm going to go back to my life, oh yes...... By the way, Hou Ye also has to follow...... Come with me, or I'll ...... Can't pay the difference. ”

Abu looked at the eunuch Guo, his face was difficult, and said: "This is the more troublesome place, to be honest, the Holy Lord's summons, you should obey it below, and this is also the supreme glory, but at the moment I really can't leave."

I don't know if my father-in-law can go back alone to recover his life, and say a few good words for me. ”

Eunuch Guo, who was still sober-minded, heard Abu say this, and he was so excited that he woke up most of the time, and said hurriedly: "Master Hou can't hurt me like this, if you don't go back with me, I will definitely not be able to deal with me; If I cover it up for you, if there is no legitimate reason, it will be found out in the future, which is the crime of deceiving the king and killing your head. ”

Abu lifted the wine jug, poured a full bottle of wine for Eunuch Guo, and said: "Where is my father-in-law, how can I embarrass my father-in-law, the reason why I don't go to see the driver is really a last resort." Father-in-law, drink another drink. ”

Eunuch Guo put his hand on the wine glass and said, "If you don't make it clear, where can I still drink this wine." ”

Abu beckoned, someone next to him brought two things over and put them on the table, Abu said: "Father-in-law, relax, as long as you have these two things, and you boldly go back to your life, not only will you not be blamed, but the reward will definitely not be able to escape." ”

Eunuch Guo looked at a golden stick on the table and a small transparent glass bottle, and couldn't help but wonder: "What is this?" Wen Chu next to him hadn't seen it before, so he stopped his chopsticks and listened to Abu's words.

Abu picked up the corn cob and said, "I call this corn, which means rice like jade, one is like jade, and the other means that its value is as precious as jade."

This is a kind of crop, which can be planted on a large scale, I don't know what impression my father-in-law and Brother Wen have of agricultural products, if you plant the same area of corn, you can increase your income by one to two percent compared to corn and other grains.

If I plant this crop in a large area in the Tang Dynasty, it will not only increase the treasury and expand the national strength, but also make the lives of the people of the world more calm. ”

Before Eunuch Guo could answer, Wen Chu answered beside him: "Is this true? If this is really the case, I don't know how much the annual grain production can be increased, this is really the luck of my Tang Dynasty, the blessing of the people, Brother Abu, this is really for the benefit of the common people, and the merit is immeasurable. ”

Hearing Wen Chu say this, Eunuch Guo answered: "If it is really as the Hou Ye said, this is indeed a reason to live, but how this crop is growing now, can you let me wait and see it." ”

Abu said: "It is not the right time for my father-in-law to come, and corn is suitable for planting after the wheat harvest in the area with two crops a year, instead of millet and sorghum, and if it is in a colder area, it is suitable to be planted after the spring frost."

As for the increase in production, it has been tested a lot, and it is not a lie, and it is even exceeded. ”

Hearing Abu say this, Eunuch Guo's expression was also a lot more relaxed, the three of them raised their glasses together, and Eunuch Guo smiled and continued: "If this thing is really as magical as the Hou Ye said, this great achievement will definitely not be able to run away, the saint has just given you a handwritten word, I don't know how to add an official to the knighthood next." ”

Abu replied: "To be able to share the worries of the saints and seek the welfare of the people, this is a matter within the lower division, and the time will require a lot of good words from the father-in-law." ”

"Lord Hou sacrifices this thing for the benefit of the world, just report it according to the truth, why do you need to draw a snake to add to it. But what's in this little bottle? ”