Eight hundred and ninetieth chapters saints make fire
In order to reflect the fairness and justice of this reward, the ministers unanimously recommended that Du He should not be allowed to interfere in this matter.
The ministers of civil and military affairs are all afraid of Du He's deception. What if he hands over the reward of 200,000 yuan to Du He and the cheater regrets it and runs away? What if he doesn't want to give out the reward, regardless of whether others find it or not?
What should I do if I don’t recognize fresh vegetables?
Therefore, the reward was handed over to the Ministry of Civil Affairs.
Dai Zhou, Minister of the Ministry of Civil Affairs, directly asked people to build a platform at the entrance of the imperial city.
Anyone who claims to have found fresh vegetables can be sent here for verification. As long as they meet the requirements, they can immediately take away the 200,000 gold reward.
And the people can come and watch and supervise at any time.
The next day, people started claiming to have found fresh vegetables and wanted to send them in for inspection.
When the people heard the words, they took action one after another.
Two hundred thousand dollars!
Everyone wants to see who will be the lucky one!
So, early in the morning, the entire entrance to the imperial city was surrounded by people, all of whom came to watch the excitement.
Even the ministers of the DPRK and China were dispatched.
There was a lot of movement.
The result was extremely disappointing.
Several people brought it over, but none of them met the requirements.
They were either strange wild vegetables or shriveled things. In short, they were not the same thing as the more than thirty kinds of vegetables required by the decree.
When Dai Zhou saw the liars one after another, he was so angry that he overturned the table and left.
On the contrary, the common people enjoyed it with gusto. These people were just idle, just watching interesting things.
Dai Zhou said to the ministers: "My lords, I understand now that Du He's move is just to gain fame...because it is impossible to find fresh vegetables in winter."
"Everyone, please disperse!"
Everyone said indifferently.
Then, they left one after another.
…
West Neiyuan.
"Teacher, many people now say that you are fishing for fame!" Li Ke glanced at Du He and said cautiously.
Du He became anxious: "Which Gouri is it from?"
"...They all say so!"
"There has to be someone who takes the lead, right?"
Li Ke replied cautiously: "I heard that an official named Ma Chuan took the lead!"
"Ma Chuan?" Du He had no influence on this name at all. He was probably just a minion in the court. "Your Highness, go and find out if this Ma Chuan has a daughter or something? Why don't you go and get his daughter?"
My daughters are all married, how about venting my anger for my teacher?"
Li Ke shook his head and said: "Teacher, this Ma Chuan has no daughter, but he has three sons. One of them is a famous talent in Chang'an. However, he is not qualified to drink the teacher's foot-washing water, and he dares to claim to be a talent. He is really reckless!"
Du He touched his chin and asked: "Your Highness, why don't you go get his three sons?"
"I go?"
"right!"
"Isn't it appropriate? Shouldn't matters between men be resolved with swords and guns? How can anyone take off their pants?" Li Ke was confused, but in his heart, he actually felt a little excited.
Du He waved his hand: "Forget it..."
Li Ke suddenly said with emotion: "Teacher, when can we return to Hu County? If we stay in the palace all day without being able to go in or out, I will get sick sooner or later."
Du He smiled and said: "Your Highness, don't be anxious about anything. When the opportunity comes, you can leave naturally."
As he spoke, Du He lowered his head again and polished a piece of glass in his hand.
It was a piece of glass the size of a palm, and Du He was carefully polishing it with an extremely sharp small carving knife.
Li Ke looked at it and asked: "Teacher, what are you doing?"
Du He said: "Your Highness, I am researching a new way to make fire!"
Make fire?
Li Ke said in surprise: "The Suiren clan drilled wood to make fire and was called a saint. Teacher, do you also want to be a saint?"
Du He rolled his eyes and said disdainfully: "What's so good about being a saint? Your Highness, if you are interested, why not give you the opportunity to become a saint?"
Can you become a saint by polishing glass?
It sounds a bit exciting!
Li Ke asked excitedly: "Teacher, can I do it?"
Du He consoled him: "My teacher says you can do it, so you can do it. If you don't, you can do it. Just follow my method and keep polishing."
"oh!"
Li Ke obediently followed Du He's teaching method and began to polish it carefully.
This is a very tiring task, without advanced tools, and very labor-intensive.
Fortunately, what Li Ke lacks most is strength.
It took a whole morning of hard work to finally meet Du He's requirements.
Du He picked up the palm-sized piece of glass and observed it carefully.
It can only be described as shoddy.
However, this is the first convex lens of this era.
Li Ke asked curiously: "Teacher, is it possible to get another wooden stick, drill it on it, and then light a fire?"
"Your Highness, we should have a development perspective and make fire by drilling wood. We are already lagging behind... Go get some hay!"
"okay!"
Li Ke went to get a handful of hay.
At this moment, the sun is high in the sky.
Although it's winter, the sun is bright and that's enough.
Du He placed the hay on the ground, then raised the convex lens and adjusted its height so that the sun's rays converged into a point and just fell on the hay.
Li Ke squatted aside and carefully observed every detail.
As the saying goes, this is the moment to observe miracles.
After a short time, Li Ke discovered that the hay started to smoke.
Then, a flame burst out.
The hay was set on fire.
Li Ke opened his mouth wide enough to fit two fists in.
Is this a new way to make fire?
This is indeed more convenient and faster than drilling wood to make fire!
"Teacher, you are truly a god!" Li Ke said with emotion.
Du He waved his hand: "Your Highness, please don't say that. This is all your fault. As a saint, you should do it!"
Li Ke is a very principled person. Hearing this, he hurriedly shook his head: "No, no, no, teacher, you are the saint, and I am the saint's disciple. But, teacher, can you give me this piece of glass?"
"sure!"
Du He smiled and handed the crude glass to Li Ke.
Li Ke took it carefully and put it into his sleeve like a treasure.
…
Royal study room.
Li Er is processing the memorial.
Looking up, you can see the scenery outside the window.
The originally dark imperial study became well-lit after installing glass doors and windows.
This made Li Er very satisfied.
His only regret is that he heard that the main hall of Sikong Mansion not only has glass doors and windows, but also glass walls, which must be very strange.
He wanted Du He to install glass doors and windows in the imperial study, but he was too embarrassed to ask.
After all, that glass wall costs tens of thousands of dollars.
That’s all, it’s not like it can’t be used!
At this moment, Zhao Yang walked in and whispered: "Your Majesty, the King of Shu wants to see you!"
"Oh? Didn't the King of Shu cook chicken today? How come you have time to see me? Let him come in!"
"yes!"
Zhao Yang turned around and saw Li Ke striding in proudly, full of energy!