Two days later, in the Zhongnanshan Base Area, a relatively flat place at a commanding height, more than a dozen people gathered, and a simple and primitive telescope was set up in front of everyone. Because the lenses used are too primitive, the polishing precision is not enough. Therefore, it can only observe the scenery within 100 miles, and cannot observe the celestial phenomena at night, nor can it carefully observe the trajectory of celestial bodies. ”

As soon as the words fell, there was a commotion all around, and the buzzing voices of discussion came and went, and everyone was shocked and couldn't believe that the telescope could see so far.

As Tang Ruowang's assistant, who once served in Qintian Prison, Li Zubai walked out and said loudly: "Colleagues, if you don't believe it, just give it a try." ”

"How do you try this?"

Someone asked, and the others looked at Li Zubai, waiting for the other party's answer.

However, Li Zubai did not answer immediately, but pointed to the distance, his face was still as calm as water, without a little panic, and replied calmly: "Brothers, in the places of five, ten, twenty, and thirty miles away from here, I arranged for two people to stand there in advance. ”

"Take the flag as a signal, once the small flag is waved here, they will raise the cards one after another, and write different things on them, let's use the telescope to observe the content on it, and record it, and compare the two to know if this telescope is real? Is it really that magical? ”

"Of course, among us, there are also many people who are very familiar with the terrain and landforms around the base area, and they only need to observe with a telescope to confirm the authenticity of the telescope's function? Is it the same as what is understood? ”

Immediately, Li Zubai didn't say anything, retreated to the side, and everyone tried each other one by one, and soon after, it soon attracted a piece of exclamation, and all kinds of unbelievable voices came and went, all of them were excited and very excited.

"Look, really... It's true, I've been to that place before, at least thirty miles from here, and this telescope can really see that far! ”

At this time, Li Changmao came over and came to Li Zubai and Tang Ruowang, as the person in charge of the base, he had already confirmed the authenticity of the telescope, looking at the people who were vying to use the telescope, he just wanted to say something, but was given a quick start by Li Zubai.

"Mr. Li, don't worry, since John Tang and I agreed to that matter, we will definitely do it, and strive to make more telescopes in the shortest possible time."

Hearing this, Li Changmao's face was overjoyed, showing a look of satisfaction, and he said with emotion: "With these telescopes, all base areas can be safer. Although it is not possible to detect the night of the imperial court and a few people are close to the base area, it can also detect the scale of officers and troops in advance, and can prepare in advance to understand the situation on the battlefield ahead faster and more accurately. ”

"Yes, Mr. Li, if you add telescopes in the four directions of each base area, you can ensure the safety of the base area within a radius of 100 miles. Once a large number of officers and troops approach, they can be detected in time. Li Zubai said.

At this time, Li Changmao's expression froze, his face was hesitant, and he was a little embarrassed, but he still said: "Zu Bai, Tang Ruowang, I found the two of you this time, not only because of the manufacture of the telescope, but also because I hope that the two of you can write a book and explain the principle and production method of the telescope in detail." In this way, more people will be proficient in the art of making telescopes, and the burden on the two of them will be reduced a lot, right? ”

To Li Changmao's surprise, as soon as he finished speaking, Li Zubai didn't say anything, but Tang Ruowang readily agreed: "Mr. Li, this is simple, a trivial matter, Zubai and I originally had this plan, and wanted to write a book "Telescope Talk", introducing the telescope in detail. ”

"Well, if that's the case, that's great!" Li Changmao couldn't help but admire.

"However, Mr. Li, if you want to make a better, farther and more accurate telescope, you can't do without the polishing process of the lens." Li Zubai said abruptly, looked at Li Changmao directly, and said further: "So, Mr. Li, I hope that when making and writing the book "Theory of Telescopes", Chen Tianqu and Bo Jue can assist one or two, these two have very high attainments in mechanical manufacturing and lens polishing. With the help of the two of them, not only can they make a more accurate telescope, but they can also improve the telescope and make it more advanced. ”

"No problem, calmly! After I go back, I will talk to Chen Tianqu and Bo Jue, and ask them to assist you and Tang Ruowang. Li Changmao also agreed happily, but he turned around and said: "Zubai, Tang Ruowang, I still have a reluctant request, and I hope the two of you can agree." ”

"Oh... Mr. Li, what is it, might as well tell me about it? Li calmly showed a hint of surprise and did not immediately agree.

"Hehe... That's the case, I hope that the two of you can take Sun Yunqiu as an apprentice like Chen Tianqu and Bo Jue, and you can also bring some talents in this area, so that those people can become familiar with the principle, use method, and manufacturing process of the telescope more quickly. ”

"So that's it! It's easy, and we agreed. Li calmly agreed, then showed a hint of hesitation, and then added: "However, Mr. Li, it is impossible for John Tang and I to teach many methods of telescopes hand-in-hand like those craftsmen, mainly depending on the understanding and talent of those people. ”

"I understand this, as the saying goes, the master brings in the door, and the cultivation is in the individual!"

Li Changmao was in a very good mood, and looked at the people who were watching the telescope, and at this moment, he seemed to think of something, and suddenly said: "By the way, calmly, in the recent past, Bo Jue has some other experiments to do, and he can't be with you often, you have to be mentally prepared." ”

"Mr. Li, don't worry, I know about this." Li Tanran lightly, replied noncommittally, and said further: "I have heard that recently, Bo Jue, Jiao Miao, Sun Yuanhua, Wang Wei and others are studying artillery, trying to install telescopes on the artillery to make it hit more accurately. ”

Hearing this, Li Changmao couldn't help but think of Bo Jue's other manufacturing and inventions, such as waterwheels, firearms, mines, crossbows and other instruments. In particular, mines and crossbows have greatly improved the defense of each base area.

In some parts of the base area, there are a large number of mines and crossbows, as well as various trap mechanisms, and it is difficult to approach and enter the base area if you are not an insider, if you do not have a trap trap map.

Tick... Tick...

Hearing this voice, Li Changmao couldn't help but look at Ji Tanran, who was not far away, with a flattering look on his face, and said with a smile: "Ji Tanran, Tang Ruowang and Li Zubai have both promised to write a book on the production process and use of the telescope, can you also write a book about the chiming clock and pocket watch?" ”

"Yes, but you have to promise me one condition."

To Li Changmao's surprise, he didn't expect Ji to agree so happily, and he suddenly felt empty in his heart, very bottomless, but he still asked: "What conditions?" ”

"Quite simply, in this base, I must be given the same status, the same status as these scientists, and the same honors. In addition, I want to promote chiming bells and pocket watches in various base areas, so that I can recruit more apprentices and get more recognition. ”

In an instant, Li Changmao's heart suddenly brightened and understood what Ji Tanran meant.

Since ancient times, the values of society have always been based on scholars, agriculture, industry and commerce, and the mainstream ideology is to learn and excel. Therefore, except for those who read, the status of people of other classes is very low, and they are not recognized and looked down upon.

As soon as he thought of this and figured this out, Li Changmao happily agreed: "Ji Tanran, don't worry, the boss once explained that in various base areas, all classes have equal status, there is no distinction between priority and priority, only talk about contributions, regardless of origin. ”