Soon, Zhu Yuanzhang and Zhu Biao appeared at the entrance of the Ministry of Industry.

Seeing the arrival of the Son of Heaven, Xue Xiang, the secretary of the Ministry of Industry, hurriedly led the crowd out to greet him.

Zhu Yuanzhang just waved his hand casually, and said to Hu Changan in the crowd: "Hu Aiqing, you come out and explain, why your craftsmen only work half a day a day, and the rules you really set down by me are empty talk?" ”

As soon as these words came out, everyone's eyes suddenly looked towards Hu Changan.

There are sympathetic ones.

After all, although Hu Changan is young and lacks qualifications, he is not only modest during his time in the Ministry of Industry, but also generous, which has been appreciated by many colleagues.

Seeing that Hu Changan was severely questioned by His Majesty, all the officials who had a good personal relationship with Hu Changan were extremely sympathetic to Hu Changan.

Of course, there is also schadenfreude.

Han Duo who sued was.

Han Duo looked at Hu Changan, who was standing in front of the crowd and being questioned, lowered his head and smiled heartily.

Oh, let Hu Changan grab his position, and now it's finally Hu Changan's turn to be unlucky.

He must let the position of this squire of the Ministry of Works be returned to its original owner!

At the same time, there are concerns.

Xue Xiang, the secretary of the Ministry of Industry, stole a glance at His Majesty, and then glanced at Hu Changan, and couldn't help but be worried.

I didn't expect Hu Changan, this kid, to cause trouble after all!

Although Xue Xiang was very optimistic about Hu Changan's wisdom, he still did not agree with Hu Changan's overly radical policies.

Change is a good thing, but it needs to be done slowly.

It's good right now, but the steps are too big, and you have hit the egg.

I don't know what fate awaits Hu Changan.

Thinking of this, Xue Xiang couldn't help but step out of the ranks, and said in a deep voice to Zhu Yuanzhang: "Your Majesty, Hu Changan's move is also ......."

However, before Xue Xiang's words were finished, he was interrupted impatiently by Zhu Yuanzhang: "Xue Aiqing, I want to listen to Hu Changan's explanation, not you to help him explain." ”

Xue Xiang listened, and had to retreat aside.

The atmosphere in the field was quite condensed.

However, Hu Changan just smiled and said: "Your Majesty, as the saying goes, sharpen a knife and don't mistake a woodcutter." ”

"Although I only let the craftsmen of the Ministry of Industry work for half a day, they spend half the day studying in the newly opened private school."

"Learning? What to learn, is it to let these craftsmen go to scientific examinations? Zhu Yuanzhang smiled disdainfully.

In ancient times, the literacy rate was extremely low.

This is not only because of the low productivity in ancient times, but also because for ordinary people, reading is of little use.

For ordinary people, there is no chance to participate in scientific research in their lifetime.

Since you don't participate in scientific examinations, what is the use of learning to read and write?

Not only is it useless, but it also wastes a lot of time.

As soon as he heard this, Zhu Yuanzhang was completely amused.

Even the crown prince Zhu Biao couldn't help but laugh a little.

It seems that this Hu Changan is still too young, and he can do this kind of whimsical thing.

It's as ridiculous as driving an old scalper out into the river to learn how to swim.

A group of Ministry of Industry officials who usually envy, envy and hate Hu Changan also laughed with Zhu Yuanzhang.

Among them, Han Duo's laughter was the loudest.

However, Hu Changan ignored the ridicule of everyone, just bowed deeply to Zhu Yuanzhang, and replied neither humbly nor arrogantly: "Your Majesty, I'm afraid you don't know, iron smelting also requires knowledge." ”

"Only with knowledge can we better improve ironmaking methods and make ironmaking more efficient."

"Although you can work without knowledge, this kind of work has no soul, and you can only mechanically copy the experience of the previous dynasty, which is not a long-term solution."

At this time, Zhu Yuanzhang really smiled: "Hu Aiqing, are you afraid that you are not afraid of reform and change, and you want to change everything you see?" ”

"The technical work of ironmaking is not something that can be modified at will, if you have no experience, don't change it blindly."

Although Zhu Yuanzhang was very satisfied with Hu Changan's reform of the Lijia system, he didn't think that this iron-making method could also be like the Lijia system, and he would change it when he said it.

Almost every dynasty made several major reforms to the policies related to conscription and taxation.

Therefore, Zhu Yuanzhang's reform this time, although it was unexpected, was also reasonable.

But the construction method of the Ministry of Engineering is different.

Almost all the construction methods have been slowly handed down through the experience of craftsmen in previous dynasties.

Only by honestly following the steps of our predecessors can we avoid detours.

Even Xue Xiang, the secretary of the Ministry of Industry, thought deeply of this.

In fact, he felt that Hu Changan's various reforms were too radical before, and now Zhu Yuanzhang is speaking his heart.

Looking at everyone's smiling eyes, Hu Changan was unmoved, but said lightly: "Your Majesty, you can't say that." ”

"For example, I have a higher level of knowledge than the craftsmen, so I can come up with ways to improve ironmaking, so that the efficiency of ironmaking can be greatly improved."

"If all the craftsmen can achieve the same level of knowledge as me, they will be able to improve their processes and increase their productivity anytime, anywhere."

"Although the early learning path is relatively long, it is also very necessary."

"Of course, what I'm talking about here is not the study of traditional poetry and songs, but the study of two new disciplines that I have newly compiled."

"I believe that these craftsmen will definitely look new after my training!"

At this time, Zhu Yuanzhang was even happier: "Hu Aiqing, why is your tone so big, even if I am the emperor of the dynasty, I can't say this kind of creative discipline, I'm afraid you are not stunned." ”

"Back to Your Majesty, the minister has indeed created a new discipline, just waiting for the craftsmen to learn." Hu Changan arched his hand.

At this time, Zhu Yuanzhang was completely out of temper.

This Hu Changan, looking at the advance and retreat, didn't expect to be such an arrogant person!

In the face of such stubborn people, Zhu Yuanzhang was unwilling to argue too much with them.

No matter how much you say, it's useless, only by speaking with facts can you effectively slap your face.

"Hu Aiqing, even if your method is correct, but if you rashly let the craftsmen work for half a day, the iron output of the Ministry of Industry will definitely plummet, and if you can't hand over the prescribed weapons, what will be good?"

"The Ministry of Industry is for manufacturing services, and not being able to hand over things within the specified time is the biggest original sin!"

"I don't care what your future arrangements are, you must hand over enough things right now, otherwise you, the squire of the Ministry of Works, will be unqualified!"

In fact, Zhu Yuanzhang's main concern is that Hu Changan can't hand over things on time.

It doesn't matter how Hu Changan does the specific thing, but if he can't hand over something, it's a dead end.

You must know that the ironmaking workshop of the Ministry of Industry is shouldering the heavy responsibility of arming the entire Yingtian City!