After talking about literature, Feng Zhengqian suddenly became interested, and no longer discussed with Tian Zhiyu about being an official or not, but instead discussed literature with him.

"To Yu, last time you mentioned a Mr. Su Dongpo Su to Wen Shu, and also read a song of his "Red Cliff Fu", where is this Mr. Su sacred?"

Tian Zhiyu didn't expect Lu Wenshu to tell Feng Zhengqian about this, thinking that this little girl would be quite quick to betray herself.

However, Tian Zhiyu did wronged Lu Wenshu this time.

She mentioned this matter to Feng Zhengqian, because she doubted whether this Su Dongpo really existed, so she asked Feng Zhengqian about it. Feng Zhengqian has never heard of Su Dongpo, but he appreciates this "Red Cliff Fu" very much.

Tian Zhiyu told Feng Zhengqian again what he said to Lu Wenshu.

Feng Zhengqian pondered for a while, then raised his head and said, "It is said that how can a person with such literary talents survive in such obscurity? This article alone is enough for him to live through the ages. And your master too, his poems are all excellent works, why are the two people who can be called literary heroes, the old man has never heard of their works?"

Tian Zhiyu hid his emotions very well, and said with a smile: "Uncle, there may be how many such talented people in history, and how many excellent works have been written, but they have not been passed down due to coincidence. If nothing else, let's talk about Li Taibai, his life's works are not just the thousand poems, but there are only so many that have been handed down, and other works have been scattered in the long river of history. ”

Feng Zhengqian nodded and said: "Also, the famous three tombs, five classics, eight ropes and nine mounds in history, haven't they also failed to be handed down? Thinking of this, the old man also felt deep heartache, if only these classics could be preserved. ”

Seeing that Feng Zhengqian no longer doubted the existence of Su Dongpo and his master, Tian Zhiyu hit the railway while it was hot: "So if there is an official book overview, listing all the important books in the world, it will be a great thing for the spread of culture." ”

"Yes, if you can really do this, it will definitely be for the benefit of the world's scholars, but it's a pity to do such a thing, without huge human, financial and material resources, I'm afraid it will be difficult to do. Feng Zhengqian said with emotion.

Tian Zhiyu hurriedly said: "When I was in Taiyuan, I knew a scholar named Dou Mingyuan, he opened a bookstore and a school, the last time I chatted with him, he said that he was doing something that had never been done before, and after he did it, he also made great achievements." ”

"Oh, what's the matter?"

So Tian Zhiyu told Feng Zhengqian the original conversation with Dou Mingyuan that day.

After listening to this, Feng Zhengqian was really very interested, asked some more details, and then said: "I can't imagine that there are people in the people who have such courage and determination to do something that the imperial court may not be able to do. The old man really wanted to provide him with some help, but unfortunately Taiyuan was too far away. ”

Tian Zhiyu said: "It's good that my uncle has this heart, in fact, Zhiyu thinks that if the people have a certain amount of wealth and creativity, those ordinary people can often make greater contributions." ”

"For example?" Feng Zhengqian asked curiously.

"First of all, in literature, the last time I talked to the three deans, I knew that many scholars who failed in the imperial examination ended up with nothing to rely on and lived in poverty. If these people had lived without food and clothing, would they have been able to create more good works? I think it's very possible. ”

"But how do you make these people worry-free?" Feng Zhengqian asked rhetorically.

"Recently, Zhiyu has been thinking about this question and has not thought of the answer, but I think there will always be a way. ”

Feng Zhengqian thought for a while, didn't ask again, but said, "You go on." ”

"Secondly, it is more important, when I chatted with the two old farmers at home, I heard them say that the weaving generation in Yuhang is very developed, but the machinery and equipment used in the weaving workshop are still hundreds of years ago, if these equipment can develop by leaps and bounds, not only save manpower, but also speed up production, isn't it the best of both worlds?"

Feng Zhengqian smiled bitterly: "How easy is this? How can there be such advanced equipment in this world?"

Tian Zhiyu said: "It is likely that there will be." I see that there are many rivers in the south of the Yangtze River, and there are many windmills on each river that take water, and these windmills use the water flow to rotate constantly, which is actually a very good equipment, if the water flow can be replaced with other things that provide energy, and the windmill can be replaced with other tools for workmanship, it can completely realize the leapfrog development of equipment. ”

"Where to find something to provide energy instead of a river?"

Tian Zhiyu said: "Uncle, think about it, when we boil water in a kettle on weekdays, when the water is boiling, the water vapor will beat up and down against the lid of the kettle, which is actually a kind of energy. ”

"That's too little energy, isn't it?"

"Then you can make a big boiler, the boiler is filled with water, and the fire is constantly burning underneath, so that the water boils, and the water vapor can be continuously output, can it also push equipment like a windmill?"

Feng Zhengqian's thinking is relatively jumpy, not rigid and rigid, he listened to Tian Zhiyu's words, and pondered for a while: "This is a way of thinking, but there must be very complicated steps during this period, how can these be realized?"

Tian Zhiyu said: "I just have an idea now, if I want to make it a reality, I need more talents." ”

"But where do you find people in this field? Everyone learns literature in the school, and few people understand it, and few people are willing to learn it. ”

Tian Zhiyu immediately said: "So we need to change the way the academy is taught. ”

"How?"

"Actually, not all students are suitable for studying literary classics," Tian Zhiyu plucked up his courage and said: "If the school can teach not only these, but also arithmetic, over time, there will always be talents born in this area." ”

"Where can any student like to learn arithmetic?" Feng Zhengqian frowned.

Tian Zhiyu nodded and said: "Yes, last time, the three deans brought a lot of students, and in the process of communicating with them, I found that several of them were very interested in arithmetic, but the three deans thought that arithmetic was crooked and did not let them discuss it. ”

Feng Zhengqian said with a smile: "Arithmetic is indeed a crooked and evil way, what use can it be except for keeping an account." ”

"Very useful," Tian Zhiyu said, he briefly introduced the knowledge of mathematics, and talked about the most basic chemistry and physics, but he didn't expect Feng Zhengqian to listen to it with relish.

"So if there are more people learning this knowledge, it will naturally produce talents in this area, once they can manufacture a variety of equipment, greatly improve the way of working, those workshops will in turn increase the demand for talents and equipment in this area, and over time, it will bring about changes in all aspects. ”

Feng Zhengqian sighed and said, "What you said is very beautiful, but unfortunately in the current world, I'm afraid it will be difficult to work." ”

Tian Zhiyu nodded and said: "I know, it is very difficult for those parents to let their children learn this knowledge, and it is even more difficult for those who study to engage in these industries in the future." Moreover, the vast majority of schools and academies would not agree to offer such courses. ”

"If you know it's so difficult, why are you still acting so ambitious?" Feng Zhengqian said with a smile.

Tian Zhiyu smiled awkwardly and said, "I just think I have to try it if it's possible, everything is up to people." ”

Feng Zhengqian thought for a while and said, "I have a way to let your ideas try within a certain range. ”

Tian Zhiyu hurriedly asked, "What method?"

Feng Zhengqian put on an old fox expression again, and said with a smile: "You go to be an official, and when you are old enough, you can make this attempt." ”

Tian Zhiyu was speechless, thinking that this old fox was waiting for him here.

And he kept digging holes for himself, following his train of thought all the way down, and finally took himself into an army.

"When you sit in the position of the head of the three provinces and six departments, you can try these ideas, not only in the schools and academies, but also in the people, killing two birds with one stone. ”

After saying these words, Feng Zhengqian looked at him expectantly.

Of course, Tian Zhiyu knows that this is true, but he also knows that even if he becomes the prime minister, there is still a lot of resistance to promoting these.

What time in history has the change not been difficult?

Wang Mang, Wang Anshi, Zhang Juzheng, those are all characters who speak their word, and in the end, aren't they all reform failures?

Tian Zhiyu has no confidence to change this society on his own.

But he still said: "Uncle, after the Mid-Autumn Festival, I will tell you the answer." ”

Seeing that Tian Zhiyu was not in the trap, Feng Zhengqian couldn't help but say in his heart: This is a cunning little fox.

After the two foxes discussed science and technology, the big fox Feng Zhengqian smiled again: "I told you for a long time just now, and I almost forgot to ask you, does that Mr. Su Dongpo have any other works?"

Tian Zhiyu was speechless for a while, he didn't expect that he had been so long-winded, but he still couldn't divert the topic.

For this future father-in-law, Tian Zhiyu didn't dare to fool around, so he had to say: "Actually, Mr. Su Dongpo wrote two articles when he was in Chibi, the previous one is "Former Chibi Fu", and there is also a "Later Chibi Fu" There are not many. ”

"Then hurry up," Feng Zhengqian said impatiently.

So Tian Zhiyu also read the article "Hou Chibi Fu" to Feng Zhengqian.

After hearing this, he praised it again, and couldn't help but sigh: "This is a fairy-like character, maybe it is his unwillingness to be an official that makes him have such a free and easy mind." ”

He recited the article several more times, and then asked Tian Zhiyu if he could still remember other articles.

Tian Zhiyu can remember only these two articles about Su Dongpo, so he said: "Maybe there are more, but Zhiyu can only remember these two articles." ”

Feng Zhengqian couldn't help but sigh again: "If only I could have all his works, then the old man would definitely spread all over the world, so that the world would know that my Dongyang is not withering in the literary world, we still have everyone in the literary world." ”

If all of Su Shi's articles and poems are published, I'm afraid that Dongyang readers will be boiling.

I only read a few of his poems, and I am already called a talented person, and if I see his works, I am afraid that I don't know how to praise him.

Just as Feng Zhengqian was about to find out something, the housekeeper came in and said that the old man had called them to eat, Feng Zhengqian was obviously unsatisfied, and Tian Zhiyu breathed a big sigh of relief.

Every time he discusses these issues with readers, Tian Zhiyu is cautious, for fear of accidentally exposing his true level.

Fortunately, they didn't take the exam for their Four Books and Five Classics, nor did they let themselves write some articles, otherwise they would have exposed their feet and their status as a talented man would not be guaranteed.

When the two of them walked out, Feng Zhengqian was still shaking his head and recalling the two "Red Cliff Fu", and when he walked to the door, he suddenly became serious and stared straight at Tian Zhiyu.

Tian Zhiyu was immediately worried again, not knowing what he was going to say.

I saw him staring at Tian Zhiyu for a while and then said: "I know about you and Wen Shu, although I am her uncle, it stands to reason that I want to prevent this kind of thing from happening, but since it happened, forget it." But before you marry Jing Nan, you must not do that kind of thing to her. ”

Tian Zhiyu hurriedly agreed with trepidation.