This is not the time when the steam and black smoke of ironclad ships knocked open an ancient empire, when the insightful people of the ancient empire would find a way to catch up after seeing the terrifying power of science. Pen @ fun @ pavilion wWw. ｂｉｑUｇE。 ｉｎｆｏ

It was only a time when crafts were growing, and theoretical science and craftsmen were not yet qualified.

At this moment, science is not much different from art and music, and can only be the hobby of scholars, nobles, and great merchants.

Before that inflection point, it is not necessary for everyone to learn science, but only for the vast majority of people to believe that science can be used in the world, and to penetrate into everyone's clothing, food, housing and transportation in the way closest to the lives of ordinary people, so as to attract more people to devote themselves to this magnificent and complex new world.

Photography is undoubtedly an excellent way, which can be quickly popularized after the completion of simple handicraft production under preconditions, and can make more people exclaim the greatness of science.

When Jian Chen brought the dozens of photos he had cleaned up to those people, their expressions made Jian Chen even more convinced that it was feasible.

The person who has experienced countless ups and downs and humiliations stared at the black and white photo in his hand and opened his mouth wide.

His eyes were firmly fixed on the photo of himself sitting with a serious face, and through the black shadows on the fibers of the paper, he shook his head incredibly, attracting more people to watch.

The paintings are not as colorful as those painted by the best artists, only black and white intertwined light and shadow, but this light and shadow can be reproduced...... Dozens of photos are exactly the same, something that even the best artists can't do.

Besides, the painter still needs time, and these dozens of photos were only made by Chen Jian in a day.

In the photo, the towering red brick building behind it is very clear, and several horse-drawn carriages parked next to it are also inadvertently frozen on the photo.

Headscarves, buns, kaftans...... These things are different in color, but they are simply black and white and dull to outline the colors that people can imagine, as if the things inside have come to life.

When the person in the photo put down the photo, the disciples around him or those who followed him to participate in the event carefully picked it up, amazed and passed it on to each other.

"How is this done? Why is this happening? ”

It wasn't a question from one person, but from everyone present, except that people weren't so frightened as to think that their souls had been sucked into it by that wooden box.

Jian Chen smiled, faced everyone, took out a book with a smile and said, "This is the photography technique I wrote, how to operate it is clearly written." If you want it, you can give you a copy. The painter has a soul, and there is emotion in the painting. And science can only record, cold and without human feelings, I like such cold things, but I prefer this cold things to be known to everyone. ”

These words surprised many people present, and some people quipped: "Jian Chen, you will turn all new things into money, even if you do good deeds, you only do it after making money, how did you change your sex this time?" ”

Jian Chen laughed and said, "Turning new things into money is to prove that we are useful." As my husband once said, our discipline has spent a hundred years studying alchemy, but isn't it the same purpose? I've proven that the things we learn can be turned into money, and now I'm going to prove that these things can be close to people's lives. ”

However, in fact, the things in the book are indeed scientific principles, but even if the principles are known, nitric acid, fire wool, glass, protein paper, ether, concentrated sulfuric acid, thermometers, and other things still need to be bought from him.

People who have read this book and are fond of photography will naturally know a certain amount of chemistry, which can be regarded as a way to promote knowledge by fun.

Chen Jianyang said with a photo: "On both sides of the big river, the mountains are stacked. Between the markets, there is a lot of traffic. The baby's first cry, the twilight of the person is about to end. These should all be recorded. At least, let those who have not seen the majesty of the river see the waterfall in the book; Let the dying person see a lifetime of memories at home. Everyone deserves a photo. How could I keep these secrets private? ”

"Besides, one day, everything we envisioned will come true, and when people look at books and see the common names on them, they will always know what they look like. All of you here, you should actually feel that a hundred years or a thousand years later, people can still see your demeanor at this time from this old photo. ”

Thinking of some names and symbols that had been debated for a long time these days, everyone invariably picked up the photo in their hands, looked at their own image on it again, and laughed one after another.

Some will be going back soon, some will stay in Mincheng, some are old, and some are still young.

But as long as there is this photo, people will always think of Mincheng on this day.

"Indeed, a very good thing."

Some people praised this, and more than a dozen young people from good families in the capital immediately decided to stay in Mincheng for a while and learn this kind of photography technique.

A few days later, those who should have left were gone, those who should have stayed were left, and Jian Chen was also making final preparations for the death trade to the Qi Kingdom.

It's summer again, and it's been a year since last year's Nan'an Small Goods Exhibition in the capital, and since it has been decided to turn it into a place to spread new things, it is necessary to ensure that it will be held every year.

In addition to those things from the last time, this time it is natural to add new things to satisfy people's curiosity.

Every year there is something new to make it a place where the flow of people continues, and it becomes a day of celebration in the hearts of the people of the capital as if it were a competition once every few years.

There are not so many people to go this time, except for the normal trade, only a few people who have mastered photography or other new gadgets need to go, and someone must be in control here in Mincheng.

Looking at a circle of familiar people, Jian Chen made a somewhat heavy joke.

"Ladies and gentlemen, if I am buried at the bottom of the sea this time, all my assets and workshops, except for one-tenth of the profits handed over to my father, will be counted as party property. I've already written the power of attorney, so it's a testament in case. There is only one thing, I have written all the plans, as long as everyone promises to follow my plans within five years. Also, even if I die, the money needed every year in the Academy of Practical Technology, normal investment, not a penny is on the will, and when you need more, please don't be stingy. ”

Everyone is helpless, but they don't know what to say, the risk at sea is indeed very high, there are unforeseen storms and clouds, although the person in front of him claims to be able to defeat heaven and earth all day long, but when heaven and earth are really powerful, how can people resist?

Seeing that everyone didn't know what to say, Jian Chen smiled and said: "It's just in case, even if you live well, you may die tomorrow, who can know?" I haven't been there for long, so let's talk about the trading company. ”

"Hmm...... There are also some people who can basically use photography, and this time I will go to the capital, and this thing must be promoted. Books on photography, hundreds of copies were printed and distributed free of charge everywhere. When you are in the capital, you can take pictures of people for free, don't need money, and make sure that people accept these things as soon as possible. ”

"What else...... My husband is old, and this time please help me take a few pictures of him. I have calculated all the expenses, this is not the business of the trading company, it belongs to my personal business, and all the expenses are paid by me. ”

"Of course, after the promotion, with the crowd rushing to the market on the holidays, the photographers wander around, which can not only have one more practitioners, but also enrich the spiritual life of the Chinese people, which can be regarded as consistent with our pursuit, which is not my personal business. Let's think of ways to brainstorm ideas, what is the way to promote faster? ”

After a while, Hu Lin said: "There is a way, you said that I thought of a way." Nowadays, many people like to read books, and books generally do not have illustrations, and even if there are illustrations, most of them are not clear and blurry. Since your photography can be reproduced infinitely, let's compile a few books with photo illustrations that no one has ever seen before. As long as you read the book, you will definitely like the illustrations and photos in it, and realize the existence of this thing. ”

Chen Jian was stunned for a moment, and then said continuously: "Good way, what is the specific?" ”

As soon as Hu Lin finished speaking, everyone's thoughts opened.

"Actually, it's simple, it's better than a strange. You think, even if we publish a book called "Impression of Mincheng", which simply introduces some Mincheng, if it is usually not read, few people will read it. However, if you take pictures of the buildings of our trading company, the ships on the docks, the people in the slums, the houses in the rich areas, some landscapes, and so on, even if it is simple, it is still a strange book, and it is naturally very popular. ”

"Yes, you can also go off the rails. For example, it is okay to take pictures of some women and beauties in Fireworks Willow Lane. ”

"Also, we can also use taking pictures as a cover to go deep into various villages and towns. The countryside is an episode every ten years, and it is not impossible to ask long questions and do some research. This is a skill that can make a living, and at the same time, it can record the local customs, people and geography, and rumors when you wander, which is really a lot of work. Nowadays, we only know about Mincheng and its surroundings and some large cities, and we have also done some social surveys, but we still don't know what the whole world is like. To understand, we can know the cause of many problems, even if it is just a mechanical record, it is easy to analyze. ”

…… After discussion, it was finally decided to print two volumes of strange books with photographs. One "Impression of Mincheng" and one "Beauty Illustrated".

It is necessary to get it done as soon as possible before going to the capital to demonstrate photography, and identify the personnel who will go to the capital this time.

In addition, Lanxiang Technical School will also open two technical classes in photography, one for those from other places, and the other in their own hands.

In the future, there will be many small vendors who use horse-drawn carts to gather around and set up tents to take pictures, and there will be many people who will take notes on the way.