In the main hall of the Wisdom Academy, on the wall opposite the door, someone wrote two lines of large characters in gold paint.
The first line is Dashi text, and the second line is Musnaid text.
Zhou Jun didn't recognize either of these characters, so he just glanced at them and walked over.
Stepping into the corridor behind the main hall, the Arab-style courtyard slowly comes into view.
Zhou Jun saw scholars walking back and forth in the courtyard, each holding a book and abacus in their hands, and discussing something with each other from time to time.
This situation reminded him somewhat of his life in the police academy in his previous life.
Huayue said from the side: "Those who are qualified to come in to study must be registered residents of Yanqi City. If outsiders want to come in to discuss academic matters, there is an open day every ten days for discussion."
Zhou Jun: "These scholars studying here live in the city? They never go out?"
Hua Yue: "They live in houses in the inner city, and every household has a special guard. Even if they go out on weekdays, they are accompanied by soldiers."
Zhou Jun nodded and continued walking forward.
After passing through the courtyard and several school buildings, Zhou Jun and Hua Yue finally arrived at the innermost part of the Wisdom Academy.
There is a heavily guarded pass here, and there are several buildings in the pass.
Hua Yue: "This is the restricted area in Yanqi City. It contains the weapons inspector, the alchemy workshop, the library, the raw material warehouse, etc. It is the most heavily guarded place in the entire city."
After checking the waist tag, soldiers led the way, taking Zhou Jun and Hua Yue to an underground alchemy workshop.
As soon as he opened the door, Zhou Jun was choked by the pungent smell.
After coughing a few times, Zhou Jun tried his best to adapt to the underground air. Looking carefully, the alchemy workshop was filled with bottles, boiling solvents, colorful flames and smoke in the containers, which made people feel like they were in the same place.
Chemistry laboratory illusion.
When the scholars in the alchemy workshop saw Huayue's arrival, they first put down what they were doing, and then opened a blind at the end of the room.
The two scholars worked together to turn a heavy wooden crank. The propeller-like device changed from slow to fast, and finally kept turning, expelling the turbid air in the alchemy workshop along the airway behind the baffle.
After the air in the room was a little better, Hua Yue took Zhou Jun to the innermost research room of the alchemy workshop.
A big cannibal in a gray gown was lying on the table, writing something furiously.
Huayue looked at the man and said, "Jabir, stop what you are doing first. Zhou Lang has returned to Yanqi."
Jabir was stunned for a moment, then stood up and looked up.
After glancing at Zhou Jun's face, Jabir cast his gaze behind the former, seemingly looking for something.
Zhou Jun was a little confused and just about to ask, Jabir asked: "Where is the grandmaster named Mao? Why didn't he come back?"
Zhou Jun thought for a moment and finally realized that the other party was talking about Master Mao Shun.
Hua Yue picked up a book from Jabir's desk. There were three big characters on the cover - "The Classic of Craftsmen", which was written by Master Mao Shun.
Then, Huayue shook the book in his hand and said to Zhou Jun: "Jabir was originally very confident in his academic level. In his opinion, few people in the West or the East can compete with him in knowledge.
A competition. However, since he read Master Mao Shun's book a few years ago, he no longer dares to think so."
Jabir took the book from Huayue's hand and placed it carefully on the desk. Then he said to Zhou Jun: "Master Mao Shun is not only a scholar, but also a genius. He is not only skilled in mechanics and alchemy.
He has dabbled in astronomy, tides, nature, minerals, organisms, elements, etc., and there are very amazing discoveries in his book."
Sighing, Jabir added: "When I first came to Yanqi, I missed my family and friends in Dashi. I wanted to settle the fugitives, so I returned to Khorasan and surrendered. However, Master Mao Shun's book made me see
Another world, a world that I have never imagined. Half the reason why I stay here is to see this great master!"
Zhou Jun and Hua Yue looked at each other.
Zhou Jun turned to Jaber and said, "In another year, Master Mao Shun will come to Yanqi."
Jabir looked happy: "Really? Will he really come to Yanqi?"
Zhou Jun nodded and said: "Master Mao Shun will not only come to Yanqi, but will also live here permanently in the future. At the same time, he will open a school and a forum here to discuss academic issues with scholars."
Jaber smiled and said: "If that's the case, that would be great."
Zhou Jun paused for a moment and then said to Jabir: "Master Mao Shun has mastered many epoch-making inventions, some of which can even change the entire world..."
Jabir nodded heavily: "I know that if some of the ingenuities described in that book are really manufactured, they can completely change the way humans produce."
Zhou Jun: "Master Mao Shun represents the craftsmen of the Tang Dynasty. His skills and knowledge should naturally belong to the Tang Dynasty."
Hearing this, Jabir had already heard what Zhou Jun meant.
After frowning and thinking for a while, Jaber said: "I used to say that academics have no boundaries, but scholars come from different countries. Politics, war and race will inevitably become obstacles to communication among scholars.
I can totally understand this..."
Hearing this, Zhou Jun planned to make his words more clear: "I have no intention to slander the purity of academics, but if some of the key technologies mastered by Master Mao Shun are obtained by enemies, then the country where the master is located will be
Will be caught in the flames of war.”
Jabir stared at Zhou Jun for a long time, and finally said: "I am eager to see Master Mao Shun, but I can also understand your worries... As long as you allow me to discuss academics with Master Mao Shun in the days to come,
Then I am willing to stay in Tang State. However, my wife and children in Dashi must find a way to get them here."
Zhou Jun: "This is natural. I will find a way to bring your wife and children to Yanqi."
Jaber: "I have given up on returning to my homeland and made a promise. So, how can you guarantee that my efforts will be rewarded?"
Zhou Jun: "I once stayed with Master Mao Shun and studied with him for a period of time."
Jabir was a little surprised: "So, you are a disciple of Master Mao Shun?"
Zhou Jun: "I am not a disciple. Master Mao Shun's wisdom is like a vast ocean. I have only learned some superficial knowledge. If you are worried that your decision will not be rewarded, then here, I can reveal to you a secret alchemy technique.
."
Jabir looked Zhou Jun up and down, and the expression on his face was one of suspicion and disdain.
Zhou Jun smiled and asked: "Have you ever heard of Chinese snow?"
Jabir nodded and said: "I know, it is an alchemical material extracted by the alchemists of the Han Dynasty, and it is also called earth salt."
Zhou Jun: "Mix twenty equal parts, fifteen parts of which are soil saltpeter, two parts of which are sulfur, and three parts of which are charcoal. You can ignite it carefully and see what happens."
Jabir: "Salt, sulfur, charcoal? What is that?"
Zhou Jun didn't say anything more, but said in a deep voice: "You only need to know this secret of alchemy yourself, and don't spread it to others."
After saying that, Zhou Jun took Hua Yue and planned to leave the alchemy workshop.
After walking out of the door, Zhou Jun looked back at Jaber. Seeing that the latter was still thinking hard, he said to Huayue: "The formula I just mentioned will ensure that no one else will know about it except Jaber."
Listening to Zhou Jun's serious tone, Huayue frowned and asked, "What if Jabir plans to leak this formula?"
Zhou Jun stopped and looked at Huayue. Although he had no words, the answer was already revealed in his eyes.
