The first wind and rain drifted away

Righteous son?

Emperor Chongzhen watched it for a long time, and the dragon's eye finally fell here, and he understood what he was missing?

I'm afraid I'm wishful thinking, take it for granted?

The relationship between people is iron!

You want to use others, but unfortunately they may not be used for you?

Emperor Chongzhen handed over the holy decree to Gao Shiming, and waved his hand to let him arrange someone to deliver the decree.

It doesn't matter if it can't be used, just with the historical merits of the two famous kings Li Dingguo, it is also necessary to leave his life to support him.

However, Li Dingguo's incident gave Emperor Chongzhen an inspiration.

That is, talents, after all, must be cultivated by themselves.

So, where do you find and nurture talent?

How many outstanding talents like Li Dingguo, Yan Yingyuan, and Chen Mingyu are there in the world?

It seems that it is necessary to establish a set of talent selection mechanism.

What talents lack is not talent, but what is lacking is an opportunity and a channel.

Just like the poor family under the door valve of the family back then, even if there is no talent, no one recommends it, it is very difficult to stand out from it.

So, after the Sui Dynasty, there was the imperial examination.

This finally gave the Hanmen a chance.

It's just that the number of places is limited after all.

Just like the current Ming Dynasty, how many poor students are unable to serve the country, and the pearl is covered with dust?

This group is huge, and they have a name called Poor Sour Xiucai.

Thinking of this, Emperor Chongzhen grinned and let out a smug smile.

Because, he found a way to not only discover talents, but also to crack down on the Fushe and Donglin Party members.

Count them all in one fell swoop!

"Emperor, Bi Maokang, the secretary of the Ministry of Works, wants to see you?"

Emperor Chongzhen was proud, and accompanied the eunuch Xiao Dezi to enlighten.

"Xuan!"

Hearing that the weapons expert was coming, Emperor Chongzhen did not dare to slack off, and immediately announced him in.

"Your Majesty, when the minister first took office in the Ministry of Industry, he had to improve the flintlock pistol, and the affairs were really heavy. Mao Yuanyi is hereby recommended as the supervisor of the ordnance and shares part of the affairs for the ministers, and asks the emperor for his permission. ”

After a set of etiquette, Emperor Chongzhen gave him a seat, and after asking about the work of some of the Ministry of Industry, seeing that the emperor was in a good mood, Bi Maokang said worriedly.

He is nearly sixty years old, and since he became the right attendant of the Nanjing Military Department, he has been writing books at home, but he is very concerned about the movements of thieves and slaves.

In the seventh year of Chongzhen, he wrote to Emperor Chongzhen, requesting that the use of firearms be vigorously promoted, and that "the only way to defeat the enemy is to defeat firearms".

However, at that time, the treasury was depleted, and the incurable affairs of the thieves were disturbed, so there was no time to take care of it.

This time, Zhang Fengxiang, the secretary of the Ministry of Industry, was convicted, and the emperor decreed that he should be reinstated.

He was appointed as the supervisor of the ordnance supervisor of the Ministry of Industry, and his brother Bi Maoliang temporarily took charge of the military war bureau as a member of the military department, and he was appointed separately in the future.

And his disciples and nephews are all students, and several people also have a lot of research on firearms.

At the same time, the emperor personally discussed with him many issues such as the management of craftsmen, the formulation of gunpowder, and the improvement of firearms.

Especially his proud flintlock pistol, the emperor gave full support, which undoubtedly moved him very much.

Therefore, during this time, he has been trying his best to be busy with affairs, making some progress, and needs someone to help, so he thought of Mao Yuanyi.

It's just that Mao Yuanyi is guilty, which is the reason why he is afraid that the emperor will not agree.

"But, according to Aiqing's words!"

To Bi Maokang's surprise, Emperor Chongzhen did not hesitate at all, and immediately smiled and agreed.

What are you kidding, how could Emperor Chongzhen not agree, Mao Yuanyi, this is another weapon master, the author of "Wu Bei Zhi".

Very awesome people, since childhood, like to read the way of soldiers and farmers, adult familiar with the strategy of using soldiers, Jiubian Pass was the right attendant of the military department of Liaodong Yang Ho staff, and later reused by Sun Chengzong, the secretary of the military department.

In the second year of Chongzhen, he was promoted to deputy chief soldier for his military exploits, and the boat division guarded Juehua Island, and was sent to Zhangpu, Fujian Province for the crime of soldier mutiny.

In the past, Emperor Chongzhen just didn't think of it.

Now we have to tap talents to use, let alone known talents?

"Thank you for your grace!"

Bi Maokang thought that Emperor Chongzhen agreed for the sake of his face, and hurriedly leaned over to thank him.

"Aiqing is public-minded, and I should fully support it."

For the Ming Dynasty, a firearms wizard, Emperor Chongzhen can be said to be highly respected.

This guy is even more awesome than Mao Yuanyi, inventing the world's first flintlock pistol, which can make firearms use in rain and snow, and greatly reduce the firing process and time.

Emperor Chongzhen is a modern person, so he naturally understands what the flintlock gun represents, this is a thing that beats the world!

Da Ming, talent is still leveraged.

After all, although we are in decline now, we are still the big brother of the world anyway.

This level of science and technology is still world-class.

"Bi Aiqing, what regulations does the Ministry of Industry have for the treatment of craftsmen in the War Bureau?"

Thinking of science and technology, Emperor Chongzhen thought of scientists, that is, craftsmen in his mouth.

Now, of course, it's about firearms craftsmen.

Emperor Chongzhen knew that the fundamental reason for the poor production of firearms in the Ming Dynasty was not the inadequacy of science and technology, but the status and treatment of craftsmen who made firearms and their underground.

The craftsmen and their families in such an important position live a life that is inferior to pigs and dogs.

Although it is not to the point of selling sons and daughters, it is their daily life to have no food and clothing, and once they become craftsmen, their descendants are all craftsmen, and they are not allowed to take the imperial examination, or even farm.

The monthly allowance issued by the imperial court to craftsmen is already meager, and it has to be deducted from above, and in the end, it is good to have seven achievements.

In order to make ends meet, artisans can only secretly take on private jobs.

If some wealthy families want to build any weapons and armor battles, they will find craftsmen from the War Bureau.

Because of their high craftsmanship, the quality of the forged weapons is very good.

But this kind of private work is not every day, although each time I get a lot of salary, but on average, the family can't even maintain food and clothing.

That's why he instructed Bi Maokang to personally improve the living conditions of the craftsmen after taking office.

It is no exaggeration to say that these craftsmen are actually the firearms experts of the Ming Dynasty, and they are the cornerstone of ensuring that the Ming Dynasty dominates the world, and they must be paid attention to.

"Your Majesty, the minister has drawn up a memo, and after a little refinement, it will be submitted to the cabinet. Your Majesty, the life of the craftsmen is really bitter.

The artisans live in the western part of the capital, and the weather has gradually cooled down in the dirty and dilapidated hutongs, but most of the children playing in the hutongs are barefoot and unclothed.

Most of the houses are made of yellow mud and thatch, and the staple food of the few households visited is a nest made of wild vegetables mixed with bran and wheat bran.

Most of the dishes used for meals are pickled vegetables, and they are rarely oily.

Many craftsmen are only in their thirties, and they are as old as those in their fifties, and their life expectancy may not be long. ”

Seeing that the emperor asked this question, Bi Maokang sighed and talked about the results of his investigation after he took office.

"Let's go, let's take a look."

When Emperor Chongzhen heard the tragic situation of the scientists, he decided to take the ***** and personally meet these people living at the lowest level.