At this reception banquet, Li Jie also got to know Wu Zhi, the emperor's favorite minister, again.
Because before this, his view of Wu Zhi was nothing more than a minister with a shrewd mind, many ideas, and an extremely good ability to please the officials.
But now, he doesn't think so.
He could clearly feel that Wu Zhi had calculations that were different from ordinary people.
If he gains power in the future, it may have a huge impact on the existing world.
During this welcome banquet, the ten ball-ball craftsmen ate and drank a lot.
As for the other target of this welcome banquet, Li Jie, I have seen a lot and thought a lot in my mind.
Early the next morning.
Since all the production plans and details of the hot air balloon had been finalized yesterday, when the work just started today, the craftsmen were extremely agile in their movements.
Everyone was busy until the end, and even Zhu Wu, who was in charge of logistics, got involved.
This inevitably made him feel that this move was a bit putting the cart before the horse.
Because in his opinion, the village owner made such a thing just for fun.
If things continued like this, he couldn't even imagine what Shuibo Liangshan would look like in the future.
So during lunch, he came to Wu Zhi with a worried look on his face and told Wu Zhi all the worries in his heart.
Wu Zhi felt not at all angry at Zhu Wu's outspokenness, but actually felt quite pleased.
Because he also knows that no matter how powerful or smart a person is, he will always make mistakes.
If at this time, someone or some people can come forward to correct his mistakes, then he will do better and better in the days to come.
If Wu Zhi is always surrounded by a group of villains who can only flatter, brag and flatter others.
Then he is not far away from being lost.
This is for ordinary people.
But what if the king of a country is surrounded by a bunch of treacherous ministers, how will he govern the country?
When Wu Zhi thought of this, the image of a person appeared in front of his eyes unconsciously.
That is, Song Huizong Zhao Ji.
Looking at the current Song Dynasty, there may be more rebel leaders rising up in various places than the calligraphy treasures collected in Zhao Ji's study, right?
The people are exploited by corrupt officials who impose excessive taxes and miscellaneous taxes, and even the most basic survival cannot be guaranteed.
With such an emperor ruling such a country, the outcome will definitely not be any better.
Fortunately, nowadays, around Wu Zhi, there are almost no such villains who only flatter and brag.
Wu Zhi served himself a bowl of porridge, and at the same time added a bowl to Zhu Wu who was sitting opposite.
Then, he smiled helplessly.
"I've been busy since breakfast."
"The owner of this cottage may seem majestic, but he is actually quite tired."
"Comrade Lao Zhu, you should also eat some."
"This porridge is really good. As for what you just said, I will tell you later."
"After all, don't talk when you eat or sleep. This is the rule passed down by our ancestors."
"Otherwise, it will be extremely easy to affect digestion."
The expression on Zhu Wu's face was a bit astonished.
Because Wu Zhi's performance really exceeded his expectations.
In his expectation, when Wu Zhi heard what he said, he would have only two reactions.
One is to rebuke him loudly and say that he is meddling in other people's business.
The second is to humbly adopt his suggestion.
But Wu Zhi asked him to eat porridge. What kind of operation was this?
Zhu Wu thought about it for a while, but couldn't figure it out.
After meal.
Wu Zhi took Zhu Wu to the back mountain of the village.
It is very quiet here, and few people come here on weekdays.
Everywhere you look you can see lush trees.
The breeze blows gently across people's cheeks, making people feel very comfortable.
"Actually, when you said those words to me in the dining hall just now, I felt very happy."
"Because I like people like you who speak out and give advice."
"But I have to criticize you for one thing. Your gaze is still too close."
"To describe you in one sentence, you are too cautious but not far-sighted."
Zhu Wu was stunned when he heard this.
Then I thought to myself, originally I was planning to criticize and admonish you, but why did you get the better of me?
"Brother, what did I do wrong?
Please let me know clearly, brother."
Wu Zhi clasped his hands behind his back and looked into the distance.
"I know why you came to see me at noon. It's just to persuade me. Now is not the time to have fun."
"We should also focus on vigorously developing and constructing, am I right?"
Zhu Wu nodded happily.
Wu Zhi continued:
"But that hot air balloon that can be used to fly in the sky has brought us all Liangshan more than just fun."
"But you only focused on the most obvious function of the hot air balloon, so I would say that you are too cautious but not far-sighted."
Zhu Wu frowned and blinked.
The brain is running even faster.
But after thinking about it for a long time, he couldn't think of any other uses for the so-called hot air balloon besides having fun.
Wu Zhi slowly turned around and teased the confused Zhu Wu with a smile on his face.
"Kuchiki, Kuchiki!"
"Comrade Lao Zhu, you have been following me for so long, why haven't you become smarter?"
"Although your performance in the past has been good, it is still far behind my expectations."
Zhu Wu was very anxious when he saw Wu Zhi playing riddles to him again and again.
"My dear brother, please tell me quickly. I really can't think of any other use for that thing other than for fun."
Wu Zhi shook his head and chuckled, then pointed to the two wooden piers left behind after logging in the distance.
"Let's go over and sit down. I'll draw a picture on the ground and explain it to you."
After the two of them sat on the wooden pier, Wu Zhi found a piece of wooden stick and started drawing on the ground.
While painting, he asked Zhu Wu.
"How many arms are there in today's army?"
Zhu Wu counted on his fingers.
"Infantry, cavalry, navy."
"If it is subdivided, it can also be divided into archery army, siege army, gang leader army, logistics and other services."
"I wonder if this question, big brother, has anything to do with the so-called hot air balloon?"
Wu Zhi drew quickly on the ground with a wooden stick while speaking decisively:
"Not only is there, but the correlation is very large."
"Brother Zhu Wu just summarized it very well, and the analysis was also very detailed."
"But if we think about it in general terms, can we also divide those complex arms into the army and navy?"