"This time, I have received it on behalf of Liang Butang," Qi Jiguang smiled bitterly, and then said: "This Zhang Dingsi Qi is really afraid of him, just because he has argued with him a few words because of the recruitment, he has always regarded Qi as a thorn in the flesh, these years, just his impeachment of my fold, I'm afraid there are no less than 100 copies, right?" ”

"Brother Yuan Jing, don't blame him, the conscription system is in conflict with the ancestral system, in fact, many officials in the imperial court are very resistant to this, but it is the strong support of the cabinet, so you have no worries."

"Qi is naturally very clear about this, it's just that Brother Ru Mo, you are an auxiliary minister of the cabinet, Qi wants you to answer me a question with your conscience, are all the policies formulated by Taizu correct? If nothing else, let's just talk about those who eat empty salaries in various health centers, and the brave ones can eat seventy percent, and the rest are still old, weak, sick and disabled. Why was it that 50 Japanese invaders were able to go deep into the mainland and fight for thousands of miles, killing and injuring nearly 4,000 Chinese people? Isn't it because the guards are erosive and there are no available soldiers? ”

"Brother Yuan Jing, don't get excited," Shen Shixing said, his expression was very serious, he thought about it, and said: "I understand all the situations you said, and those who resist recruiting soldiers also know it, but they are carrying the banner of the ancestors' law, and Your Majesty can't do anything about them." ”

Seeing Qi Jiguang's disdainful face, he hesitated for a moment, and said earnestly: "Brother Yuan Jing, the junior brother knows your dream of strengthening the army, and he also supports you from the bottom of his heart." It's just that you have to admit that a large part of the power of the state is actually in the hands of civil officials, and once they are united, many times, even the emperor has to retreat. So, if you want to achieve your dreams, compromise is essential...... Didn't you do a good job in the past, but in recent years, how do you feel as if you are in a hurry? ”

"Time is running out, the barbarians have begun to emerge, and I am afraid no one can say how long the current peace can last. Qi admitted that the combat strength of the Liaodong Army is extraordinary, but the combat effectiveness of the army should not be determined by the personal ability of the commander-in-chief, but should be determined by the system, by strict military discipline, by the comprehensive strength of the soldiers, and even by the advanced logistical supply. ”

"What you said is right, but have you thought about it, all this you have done is not only working against those civilian bureaucratic systems that are trying to maintain balance, but even the military attaché has been touched by the vital interests because of the arms reform you strongly advocate, and in the long run, you are a traitor to the congregation!"

Speaking of this, Shen Shixing's eyes widened, and he said sincerely: "Listen to the little brother, take it easy, give everyone a process of acceptance, Lord Yuanfu is still there, the younger brother is also there, the military department has Liang Menglong, Jiliao has Wu Dui, don't be too anxious......"

"Alas-" Qi Jiguang sighed dejectedly, he felt that Shen Shixing was actually not optimistic about his own armament reform, but he didn't blame him, how many people in the world like Zhang Juzheng were thoughtful and daring to do anything? The golden mean is absolutely effective in everything, and ...... in a certain country?

He couldn't help but sneer, and subconsciously said: "One by one, I have read so many books of sages in vain, and in terms of knowledge, I am not as good as a young man, which is really speechless!" ”

"Oh?" Shen Shixing's eyes narrowed instantly, smiled, and said, "The young man that Brother Yuan Jing said can't be that Zhang You Zhang Zicheng, right?" I heard Liang Butang say, you bet with him, it's limited to one month or something, and I heard that he has been training soldiers in the mansion recently...... Hehe, with all due respect to the younger brother, it's just a fortunate minister, maybe there are some ghost ideas, how much do you know about real military affairs? To put it mildly, it's better to have less contact with this kind of person, which is not good for your reputation. ”

Qi Jiguang couldn't imagine that Shen Shixing's evaluation of Zhang You was so low, and he subconsciously frowned: "Brother Ru Mo, what you said is a bit arbitrary, that kid you have never been in contact with, he is a very knowledgeable young man, Liang Butang used to think about you similarly, and now he is also convinced...... I'll tell you the truth, in fact, I've been staying in Jingshi and not leaving, but most of the reason is for him. Do you still remember the song I gave to the Ministry of War last year about the promotion of the wind-blown steel frying method? Because the cost was too high, it was rejected at the time, and it is said that the War Bureau began to refine steel according to the law, but because the production was too small, it has not been taken seriously. ”

Shen Shixing said with his forehead: "There is such a thing, it is really difficult to solve the wind problem...... Speaking of this, his eyes suddenly lit up: "What do you mean, Zhang You can solve this problem?" ”

Qi Jiguang nodded and said, "That's what he said, the January period you mentioned is what you are referring to...... However, after so many days, I haven't seen any movement from that kid, and to be honest, Qi Mou has no score in his heart. To be honest, I'd rather lose than win this bet. ”

"Why would you rather lose than win, father-in-law?" I don't know when, the sound of the piano has already stopped, and Shen Wan'er and Zhang Ruoxuan entered the pavilion together.

"It's not that Zhang Zicheng yet," Qi Jiguang *doted* glanced at Shen Wan'er, got up and greeted Zhang Ruoxuan with each other, smiled and told the two of them about the bet he made with Zhang You, and finally said: "You two don't know, the thing that restricts this steelmaking method is wind power, if this problem can be solved, not only will the cost drop exponentially, but the output will also multiply, which is definitely a good thing for the benefit of the country and the people, it's just a pity, that Zhang Zicheng has not moved, I'm afraid he is bragging about it, and he wants to admit defeat." ”

"Qi Shuai is too worried, Brother Zicheng never says something that he is not sure, he said that he can help you solve the problem in a month, so within a month, he will definitely be able to do it." Zhang Ruoxuan said firmly.

"Oh? Unexpectedly, Ruoxuan had confidence in that Zhang You. Shen Shixing said curiously, according to Shen Wan'er, hasn't this Zhang Ruoxuan always had a good impression of Zhang You, the half-brother who was killed halfway, what is the situation now?

Zhang Juzheng is not there, the cabinet affairs are busy, and he really pays little attention to the affairs between Zhang You and Zhang Ruoxuan.

"Father, you don't know, not only Ruoxuan has confidence in Brother Zicheng, but her daughter also has confidence in him, don't look at him young, he is a person, there seems to be nothing in this world that can stump him."

Just when several people in the Shen Mansion were arguing because of Zhang You, Zhang You had already pushed Li Quanfu into a spacious room in the last courtyard of the Gewu Institute, the room was steaming, and the sound of clanging was endless.

"Grandpa, come and take a look at this fan, if you are asked to enlarge the fan blades ten times according to the scale, and then surround the outside with wooden boards, how long will it take?" After a pause, he added: "Manpower and material resources, as long as you need, I can meet you." In addition, for this matter, I also found someone to build a tool for you, and then do carpentry work, which is guaranteed to get twice the result with half the effort! ”

"Do more with less?" Li Quanfu's curiosity rose, and he suppressed the surprise of seeing the fan for the first time, and looked around: "Where is it?" ”