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Bai Juyi took a closer look at the object. It was a large wooden box, three feet long and two feet wide, with a round hole on both sides and a handle in the middle.
What could this be? Bai Juyi has never seen it before.
At this time, Xue Qing next to him coughed lightly, which immediately reminded Bai Juyi.
"This is...the bellows!"
Guo Song gave him a strange look, "Has Principal Bai seen the bellows?"
Bai Juyi shook his head and said honestly: "Wei Chen saw the bellows for the first time. I just heard Xue Qing introduce it on the road, so I suddenly remembered it."
Guo Song appreciated his honest attitude. He patted the bellows and said, "To be precise, this is called a double-action front and rear bellows. It was originally developed by the Ordnance Supervisor to spray kerosene, but it was discovered that it can also blow air.
, used in smelting can greatly improve the quality of cast iron."
"But...what does it have to do with hydraulic power?" Bai Juyi couldn't help but ask.
"That's a good question!"
Guo Song smiled slightly and said: "The bellows you see is just a small bellows. If you build a large bellows and use it in a large smelting furnace, it will not work by relying on manpower. If it is driven by water power, it will produce a force of forward and backward movement.
Then there will be no problem driving large windboxes."
Bai Juyi had a flash of inspiration and said quickly: "If it is driven forward and backward, then there will be no problem in weaving cloth or pressing oil."
Guo Song nodded, "That's right, but the water flow driving the blade is a rotating force. How to turn it into a forward and backward force requires careful study by the Hydraulic Research Institute."
Bai Juyi said quickly: "In any case, small bellows can be vigorously promoted so that every family has one. It will save a lot of effort to cook at home in the future."
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Bai Juyi went deep into people's lives. He knew that the most painful thing about cooking at home is that the coal stove always fails to light or goes out. Many people use bamboo tubes to blow fire. If there is a small bellows, it is difficult to boil water for cooking.
It's too labor-saving.
Guo Song said happily: "This idea can be realized. You write it in the newspaper and let the merchants contact Taixue and then promote it."
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Guo Song returned to the official office and reported, "The owner of the Hongwen Hall has been waiting for a long time."
Guo Song nodded, "Xuan him to see me!"
Not long after, Gu Kuang, the owner of the Hongwen Pavilion, hurriedly walked into Guo Song's official room.
Gu Kuang was originally a Sima of Runzhou and was a literary leader in the south of the Yangtze River after Han Huang. After Guo Song established the Hongwen Museum, Han Huang recommended him to be the director.
Guo Song immediately named him Zhongsan Dafu of the fifth rank, and appointed him as the Zanshan Dafu of the East Palace, taking over the post of director of the Hongwen Pavilion.
Gu Kuang is about fifty years old, has a square face, big ears, and an elegant temperament. He is very principled, but he is also good at adapting. He is the kind of person who is not rigid and rigid.
For example, he strictly prohibited students from drinking in the dormitory and beat Du Shaokang thirty times, but at the same time he announced that students could drink a little wine in the dining hall during major festivals.
"I am here to see you, Your Highness!" Gu Kuang bowed and saluted.
Guo Song waved his hand and said with a smile: "Sit down and talk!"
Although only prime ministers and academicians were qualified to sit down and discuss matters in the King of Jin's official chamber, Guo Song obviously respected Gu Kuang and invited him to sit down.
"Thank you for your love, Your Highness!"
Gu Kuang was flattered and sat down opposite Guo Song.
"I want to see you because I want to discuss the prince's education."
Guo Song smiled and said: "Let me interrupt first and ask something."
"What do you want to ask, Your Highness?"
"Today I met Bai Juyi, the president of the Hongwen Library at Taixue. He went to work part-time at the newspaper office in the afternoon. He told me that the owner of the library agreed to it. I didn't quite understand. What on earth is going on?"
Gu Kuang smiled and said: "It was indeed approved by Wei Chen that he went to work part-time in the newspaper office in the afternoon. To be precise, he went to work part-time in the newspaper office on behalf of the students of Hongwen Hall. The people's livelihood column was not handled by him alone, but by the entire Hongwen Hall.
The students in the library are responsible for this. This is what Wei Chen and the newspaper library's chief examiner have agreed upon.
For example, students from Hongwen Hall go to the West Market every day to collect various prices. Weichen feels that it is good for students to understand the sufferings of the people."
Guo Song said calmly: "What about the monthly salary Bai Juyi earns from the newspaper office? Is it given to the Hongwen Office?"
Gu Kuang hesitated and said: "Your Highness, Bai Juyi's family is poor. He has to support his old mother and has a disabled brother who also needs to be supported by him, so..."
Guo Song nodded and said: "If that's the case, I can grant him a part-time job!"
"Your Highness, the minister's visit today to talk about the Crown Prince is actually related to this matter."
"Please tell me!"
"Your Highness, Wei Chen encouraged Hongwen Hall students to get in touch with the sufferings of the people and assigned investigation tasks, which had a great impact on the students. However, these things have nothing to do with the prince, and he is the only one who cannot participate. In the final analysis, it is still a security issue, so Wei Chen
Just like discussing with His Highness, is there any way to allow the Crown Prince to participate in these activities like everyone else while ensuring safety, instead of isolating him?"
Guo Song walked a few steps with his hands behind his back: "It can be done, but it will take a lot of manpower. At least hundreds of people will be needed to provide him with safety protection."
"Your Highness, his prince is not an ordinary person. Isn't it normal to pay a small price for him?"
Guo Song nodded and said with a smile: "If there is anything else you want to say, owner, please tell me!"
"Wei Chen also wants to talk about the prince's afternoon visit to the political affairs hall. Wei Chen thinks that it is enough to go there for one day occasionally, and there is no need to go every day. His Highness is in his prime, and it will be many years before the prince takes charge. It might as well be done now.
Let him do some unofficial things, such as Salesian, literary clubs, folk craftsman competitions, etc. This not only exercises his abilities, but also allows him to make a difference. He doesn't have to think about world affairs every day, then
It’s not something he should consider at his age.”
Guo Song was deeply touched by Gu Kuang's suggestion. He nodded slowly and said, "What the museum owner said makes sense. I will consider appropriately lightening his burden."
Gu Kuang smiled and said: "I hope His Highness will decide as soon as possible and provide security protection. Wei Chen is going to take them to Xinfeng County tomorrow afternoon, where thousands of people who fled the plague from Xiangzhou to Chang'an more than ten years ago live there. Wei Chen wants to
Let the students visit some elders and learn from their mouths what is going on with the plague. It is best if the prince can go with him."
"Okay! I'll think about it and if it's feasible, I'll arrange it as soon as possible!"
"Then I'll take my leave!" Gu Kuang bowed and left.
Guo Song paced back and forth in thought, and finally he ordered his left and right: "Go quickly and tell Commander-in-Chief Neiwei and Vice-Commander Zhou to see me!"
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Wang Yue and Zhou Min objected in unison, letting the prince go out again. This would not work.
Wang Yue quickly shook his head and said: "Your Highness, even in your humble position, you know that it is a good thing for the prince to go deep into the people and understand the sufferings of the people, but there is really no way to ensure safety. We are on defense and know that many things are impossible to prevent. Once something happens,
, it’s a big matter, we can’t let the prince take this risk.”
Zhou Min also said: "Your Highness, the Tangzhou Chamber of Commerce suddenly disappeared. It seems that they have stopped, but I think this is the most dangerous time, and it has caused a big fight in our hands. They will definitely retaliate. At this time, everything must be done
Don’t let the prince be placed under a dangerous wall.”
"Do you think the Tangzhou Chamber of Commerce will risk assassination at this time?" Guo Song asked.
Zhou Min bowed and said: "Your Highness, this is a matter of comparing risks and rewards. They will indeed not take action easily. For example, if the children of Pan Xiangguo or Du Xiangguo are walking on the street, the Tangzhou Chamber of Commerce will never take action.
, because the risk is too great and it’s not worth taking the risk for them.
But the Crown Prince is different. The Crown Prince's value is too high and far outweighs the risks. If there is a chance to assassinate the Crown Prince, no matter how big the risk is, it will be worth it to them."
"General Zhou is right, please be careful, Your Highness!" Wang Yue also advised.
Zhou Min further advised: "I have sent people to the grassland to investigate the background of the Sogdian Kang Hongxin. Once the Tangzhou Hui is completely eradicated, it will not be too late to arrange for the prince to go out."
Guo Song pondered for a moment and said: "If it is not the prince, but someone who looks very much like the prince, do you think the Tangzhou Chamber of Commerce will take the risk?"
Wang Yue and Zhou Min looked at each other. Are they going to use the fake prince as bait to catch big fish?
"Your Highness, I'm afraid that Master Gu won't agree!" Wang Yue hesitated and said.
Guo Song waved his hand and said, "I'll go talk to Master Gu, and I'll ask you if the plan works?"
Zhou Min thought for a long time and said: "If His Highness must do it, His Highness must be mentally prepared. Even if the assassin is caught by then, there may not be any harvest."
"You think there will be no harvest?" Guo Song looked at Zhou Min.
Zhou Min nodded, "Beizhi and the Tangzhou Chamber of Commerce have been fighting repeatedly for nearly a year. Beizhi knows this organization very well and is very cautious. Especially after the big fight, he will never give us a chance again, even if he catches the assassin.
He is just an assassin. He is still worried about hurting other students despite his humble position. They are all the children of high-ranking officials. If they know that the prince is just a substitute, I am afraid..."
Wang Yue gently touched Zhou Min with his foot. Zhou Min was shocked to realize that he had spoken too much and quickly stopped talking. When he saw King Jin standing in front of the window with his hands behind his hands, without saying a word, he couldn't help but feel a little uneasy.
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Guo Song stood in front of the window and thought silently. After a while, he said calmly: "General Zhou is right. We don't need to take risks. The crown prince's matter has been cancelled. Since they have strengthened various precautions now, it is difficult for there to be any loopholes. Then
We should go back and trace their previous whereabouts. The old Sogdian man is more eye-catching, so we will continue to trace him. I believe there will be clues."
"I understand the humble position!"
The two of them bowed and left.
Guo Song stood in front of the window with his hands behind his hands, feeling distraught for a while. This deeply hidden Tangzhou Chamber of Commerce was like a poisonous thorn in his back. If they were not eliminated, he would never be at peace.
Who are they? What do they want to do? Guo Song's eyes are still dark, making it impossible for him to see any outline.