Eight hundred and ninetieth chapters show their magical powers
A person who can make the names of his descendants into the periodic table of elements does not have many artistic talents. Zhu Yuanzhang has been thinking about what this Jiuding should be made into.
He had no ideas, but the problem was that this time Zhang Ximeng also had no ideas.
Zhang Ximeng had seen some bronze tripods in his previous life, but the problem was that they were all products of the pre-Qin Dynasty and had long ceased to be popular in China.
Now I want to make a set of Jiuding, especially to represent various places, it must have symbolic meaning, it must be sacred and solemn, and it must be exquisite and beautiful... in short, it must have rich meanings.
This job is definitely not simple, it is no less than getting a national flag and national anthem for the Ming Dynasty... Thinking of this, Zhang Ximeng suddenly had an idea.
"My lord, how about this? Let's issue a reward and encourage people across the country to participate and propose a plan, and then choose one among the many plans. As the style of the Chinese Golden Cauldron, what do you think, lord?"
"Is there a reward?" Zhu Yuanzhang was stunned for a moment, "Do you still want us to spend money?"
"My lord, you don't need to spend any money. I can do this for you, no matter how much you want!"
"No!" Zhu Yuanzhang refused, joking, couldn't he still hear it? This thing represents Kyushu China. As the emperor, if we don't spend money and let others spend money, then are we still the master of the world?
Is this Jiangshan going to change his surname to Zhang?
joke!
"Mr. Zhang, there is no need to worry. I will personally issue the decree on this matter. You can rest now!"
After Zhu Yuanzhang finished speaking, he immediately turned around and left, not giving Zhang Ximeng a chance to intervene.
Looking at Lao Zhu's back, Zhang Ximeng just smiled... Although I don't contribute money, I can participate in the design! And even if I don't participate, I still have sons and students. It would be good to let them use their talents.
Soon this decree was spread, and everywhere it went, people seemed to be celebrating the New Year!
Did you hear that our Emperor is going to cast the Golden Cauldron of China to represent Chixian China as a national symbol... What a feat and what an honor!
The design bonus alone is as high as 990,000 yuan!
You read that right, it is rare that Zhu Yuanzhang is not stingy this time, and he can even say that he does not hesitate to spend money. The design bonus alone is nearly one million yuan.
Whoever is finally selected will receive this large bonus.
Your Majesty, it is not for nothing that you are so generous. This matter is really important.
Zhu Yuanzhang has handed over most of the state affairs to Zhu Biao, and even said that he would make a nine-cauldron and abdicate the throne.
In other words, this is the last major event in the career of Emperor Lao Zhu. It is also the beginning of a new chapter in the land of China, and it is not an exaggeration to place it in a high position.
The news quickly spread to Xingzi County. Zhang Chengtian heard the news not long after he arrived. He couldn't wait to rush to Jimin Academy... "Chief Liu Shan, get everyone to take action quickly. We are known as the best academy in the world, and there are so many talents.
No matter what, we must seize this honor!"
Needless to say, Zhang Chengtian, Liu Sanwu, Jing Qing, and many teachers from Jimin Academy were all gearing up and eager to try.
But in the school, there are still a few teachers who are a little confused.
"Although the Ming Dynasty is in its prosperous times, is it too expensive to go to war and build the golden tripod? Isn't it worth the loss? With this money, wouldn't it be better to subsidize the people and provide relief to the victims?"
Hearing this, Zhang Chengtian almost wanted to laugh, "If there are disaster victims somewhere and the court does not provide compensation, you can write a letter! You can also submit a letter to the newspaper! Don't talk in vain! And don't you understand, this Chinese Golden Tripod,
But the image that represents the Ming Dynasty, made of golden tripod, connects the world, and must be accompanied by the unification of finance and currency!"
Jing Qing stood up immediately, his eyes widened, "Chengtian, you didn't lie, did you? Is this true?"
Zhang Chengtian snorted, "Why am I lying to you! This is my mother's suggestion, do you know? With the promotion of the Ming Dynasty Bank, she meant to establish a complete monetary system. All nine states in China, including the surrounding countries, will use the same currency.
Currency facilitates business and personnel exchanges. Let me put it more clearly, this casting of the golden tripod is equivalent to the Qihuan Guild's alliance with the princes, which was to determine the rules!"
After hearing this, everyone had nothing more to say.
All the thoughts were put on the actual plan of the golden tripod...the size, size, style, patterns on the tripod, inscriptions, various meanings...this is really not a trivial matter.
There is nothing that can be careless. Who dares to be careless about things that last forever?
Let's not talk about the bonus. Just by passing the exam and leaving your name, you are already a proud ancestor.
Think about the He's Bi. Wasn't it the first emperor of Qin who used the He's Bi to carve out a national jade seal? From then on, everyone knew about it.
This time, the Huaxia Ding was created. If it had another name, Wang's Ding, Li's Ding... it would really bring glory to our ancestors, and it would be ten thousand times more noble than any other honor.
The teachers and students of Jimin Academy, including the cooks in the kitchen, were all discussing the Jinding matter.
Later, the news also spread to Guizhou, and the famous Longchang Middle School also received the news.
Zhang Shuning's eyes lit up at first, and then he fell into great joy.
"Is there any way? Let's earn this money?"
Xia Zhifeng straightened her thick waist, leaned back lazily, and then said: "I can only do arithmetic. Let me do this. I guarantee that I will design a bunch of complicated graphics. It will definitely not be beautiful enough. Why don't you go find Huang Guan to discuss it?"
Zhang Shuning rolled his eyelids and said helplessly: "Huang Guan can read and take exams, but he is only mediocre in playing piano, chess, calligraphy and painting. He is about the same as me, so there is no advantage."
This half-measure is really not a compliment... Zhang Ximeng doesn't have much artistic talent, and he hasn't written poems or lyrics in recent years.
Although in the early years, there were rumors that Taishi Zhang was extremely good at writing lyrics, and Lan Yu even went to great lengths to get Zhang Ximeng's lyrics.
But so far, no one has succeeded.
Zhang Ximeng doesn't know poetry or painting. Zhang Shuning inherited his father's problems and is in a mess in this regard.
It stands to reason that Huang Guan is a great talent and should have some talent, but Huang Guan prefers practical studies and has no talent for art.
All in all, there were two men from science and engineering, plus a woman from science and engineering. Although they wanted to try their skills, they had no clue after all.
"Shun Ning, why do you care so much about this? Do you want the bonus of 990,000 yuan? Use it to run a school? You don't plan to spend it yourself, do you?"
Zhang Shuning chuckled, "Although I will probably donate the money and give it to the school. But I have another consideration. In other words, my father is not just thinking about this matter. He has far-reaching thoughts!"
Xia Zhifeng rolled his eyes and suddenly said: "What do you mean, master wants to use this casting of the golden tripod to win over people's hearts?"
Zhang Shuning nodded vigorously, that was indeed the case.
Think about it, over the years, the Ming Dynasty took back the land of Yanyun, regained Liaodong, and even incorporated Goryeo into its territory.
Then there are Monan, Mobei, around Beihai, Hetao, the Western Regions... so many territories were recently taken back, including Yunnan and Annan.
After a little combing, you will know how much the Central Plains has declined since the Anshi Rebellion and the two Song Dynasties.
The homeland has been lost, civilization has shrunk, and it is no longer what it once was.
Although the Ming Dynasty has taken these places back, I'm sorry, but in most places, because the time is too short, there is a possibility of rebellion again.
Faced with this situation, in addition to strong suppression and promotion of enlightenment, there is also the need to hold large-scale activities to unite people and create and accumulate common memories.
Just imagine, there is nothing more exciting than designing a Chinese golden tripod.
Through extensive participation in activities and mobilizing people's hearts, even if they are not shortlisted, they can also popularize science about what is Huaxia and what is Jiuding?
Promotional activities of this level are definitely rare.
Zhu Yuanzhang was willing to spend so much money because he saw the secret.
"The people in the southwest have just returned to the country and returned to their hometown. There are so many people who can't even write Chinese characters. We take this opportunity to spread the concept of Jiuding. This is something that no amount of money can buy." Zhang Shuning laughed.
Hehe said.
After hearing this, Xia Zhifeng finally regained her energy, stood up quickly, and rushed to the desk.
Zhang Shuning was very anxious, "Be careful, there is a child in your belly!"
He hurriedly followed him, fearing that something might go wrong. This was no joke. You know, this was the third generation of the Zhang family.
Zhang Ximeng and Jiang Nan are easy to talk to. Lao Zhu, Queen Ma, and Zhu Biao are all watching!
The value of this child is definitely higher than that of the imperial grandson. Moreover, Zhang Ximeng has been looking forward to having a daughter, but now it seems that there is little hope.
If you can have a granddaughter, it can be regarded as making up for the regret. People who are older are relatives of another generation. Zhang Shuning really wants to see how his father will treat this child.
There is movement in the southwestern provinces, and Peiping cannot lag behind.
Qi Tai, Huang Zicheng, Lian Zining, these Crouching Dragon and Phoenix chicks got together.
"Although His Majesty Prince Yan went to Tianzhu, we in Peking cannot lag behind. We should represent the north and take this honor! Especially let Jimin School and Fudan School understand that our Peking University School is on par with them!
"Qitai said loudly.
Huang Zicheng rolled his eyelids. You can say whatever you like. Anyway, in the eyes of many people, we are still one step behind... After all, as we all know, there are only two universities in Ming Dynasty.
Fang Xiaoru said, "I think you shouldn't focus on the Jinding design. We should open our minds and think about other things."
"Something else? What else?"
Fang Xiaoru chuckled and said, "To cast such a large golden tripod, we must have enough molds. We in Peking are not as good as others, but when it comes to industrial manufacturing, we are definitely No. 1 in the world! I'm thinking, we have to get the molds, and what else?
, should we build a transport vehicle that can be used to transport the golden tripod? A rail carriage alone is not enough!"