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Although Song Yingxing had a good official rank before, this was already during the Hongguang period. In the 17th year of Chongzhen, Song Yingxing was just a fifth-rank magistrate.

This is also a high position for ordinary people, but for the current power-oriented King of Wu, it is probably difficult to see if he doesn't bow his head.

But the familiarity Wu Zheng showed at this time was like meeting an old friend he hadn't seen for many years. How could it not be astonishing?

"Your Highness... know me?"

Wu Zheng was stunned and said evasively: "Mr. I deeply agree with the idea that the seedlings grown in one acre of seedlings in the seedlings in the field for transplanting twenty-five acres of land..."

If you say it is good, you will say it more and more wrong.

If Wu Zheng was just a middle-aged official, this was really appropriate, but Wu Zheng was a young man in his early twenties and had an extremely prominent position. Wouldn't such a person be surprised to say such "professional" words?

"The prince... also understands farming?"

Wu Zheng became embarrassed.

Ma Shian looked at some strange situations and quickly turned around and said, "My king is concerned about the people under his jurisdiction. He is inquiring about everything in detail... I think the prince has heard of the views of Lord Song."

Wu Zheng took advantage of the situation and smiled, resolving his embarrassment and said, "Yes... I just heard that."

Song Yingxing nodded suspiciously and said, "Agriculture is a major event for the country. If the prince is interested in this, he will never hide his own personal gains and cherish his own fault..."

Wu Zheng laughed in his heart that he was interested in not farming, but military industry.

You should know that in addition to being good at agriculture, water conservancy, Song Yingxing in front of him has outstanding features in machinery, smelting, and even firearms and weapons.

Therefore, when Wu Zheng heard that Song Yingxing and started construction, his first reaction was that he had obtained the treasure.

If Li Yong is a treasure, then Song Yingxing is a treasure among the treasures for Wu Zheng.

Yes, Wu Zheng had the knowledge and insights of military industry in later generations, but there is a saying that he is good at speaking, but he is not good at it.

Wu Zheng may have seen the technology of later generations, but he cannot transform the technology of later generations in his mind into manufacturing processes. In many fields, he is actually just a designer and cannot become a founder and implementer.

But Song Yingxing is different. He has hands-on ability and practical experience that ordinary people cannot match in this era.

For example, in "The Book of Things in Heaven", the drawings and manufacturing processes of mechanical tools including vertical shaft windmills, sugar trucks, ox-turn rope wheels, and other mechanical tools are described in detail.

For example, Song Yingxing was the first to scientifically discuss zinc and copper-zinc alloys (brass). He clearly pointed out that zinc is a new metal and recorded its smelting method for the first time. It made the Ming and even the Qing Dynasty the only country in the world that could smel zinc on a large scale for a long time. The method of using metal zinc instead of zinc compounds (calamine) to smelte in Song Yingxing was the earliest record in the history of human beings using copper and zinc to directly melt the two metals.

For example, Song Yingxing's research and development of crop varieties such as rice and barley clearly pointed out the impact of factors such as soil, climate, and cultivation methods on the changes in crop varieties.

It can be said that this is an almost omnipotent practical official. Unfortunately, the troubled times he lives in restricted him from developing better. Otherwise, his achievements might not be inferior to Newton, Einstein or Nobel.

But one thing is absolutely respected by Wu Zheng, that is, after the fall of the Ming Dynasty, none of Song Yingxing's brothers surrendered to the Qing Dynasty. Song Yingsheng took poison and died for his country. Song Yingxing returned to his hometown and would rather live a secluded life in poverty than serve the Qing court.

At this time, he came with Ma Shiying and Li Yong to serve. How could Wu Zheng not be excited?

Wu Zheng excitedly held Song Yingxing's hand, and his expression made Song Yingxing a little nervous.

He sweated from his forehead and said in his mouth: "The old minister... is ashamed, and he dare not be the prince so... favored him."

Where is this?

Wu Zheng suddenly shouted loudly: "Xiao Anzi... Hurry up, I'll escort Mr. Song back to Hangzhou. If there is a slight mistake, you will only ask... No, no, I should send my husband to Hangzhou Prefecture in person... I'm passing on my order that Yingtian Prefecture will not go, so I will go back to the home."

Song Yingxing obviously couldn't understand why he was so enthusiastic, so he could only guess in the direction of "respecting virtuous people" and "seeking virtuous people as thirsty as thirsty".

He quickly persuaded him: "I heard that your highness came to Beijing to discuss merits and receive the title, and delayed the meeting with the saint for merely being a subordinate. This... I cannot afford it, so please take it back."

Wu Zheng waved his hand and said, "I have never lacked rewards. I am a practical person like Mr., who is like... a real zither and zither to Wu Zheng."

Listen, listen, what does it mean to speak excitedly, this guy is.

Wu Zheng’s original intention was to say that his theory and Song Yingxing’s hard work could indeed create great technology that should not have appeared in this era, but it seems that it shouldn’t be so... naughty?

Look, Mr. Song Yingxing was scared. He struggled to break free from Wu Zheng's tightly held hands, and said with a red face: "I must not be a lie. Please respect yourself!"

Wu Zheng was stunned. He respected himself? Why did he respect himself? He said the wrong thing?

Ma Shiying was clever and hurriedly stepped forward and said, "Prince, be calm. Lord Song admired the great achievements of expelling the Tartars and regaining the lost land. Then he resolutely came out to help my king with his help. Naturally, he would not give up halfway. The prince can continue to follow the orders to enter the capital... I think Lord Song will follow the prince into the capital. If there is anything, you might as well talk slowly on the road."

Song Yingxing nodded quickly and said, "Mr. Ma said very well. I am willing to follow the prince to the capital."

Fortunately, Wu Zheng had no bad habits, his face was pretty good, and he had a heroic spirit after several years of military service.

It is easy to eliminate misunderstandings.

But Song Yingxing still refused to listen to Wu Zheng's invitation and went to Wu Zheng's carriage to face him alone.

He would rather be old and be with a young man like Song An.

Wu Zheng had no choice but to follow him, thinking that since he had already applied for it, he couldn't escape from his Five Fingers Mountain.

So he summoned Li Yong and Ma Shiying into the car and asked the details and details of the recruitment of Fengyang Mansion this time.

....

In fact, recruiting Yingchuan and Wuping two guards is simpler than expected.

The military strength and combat effectiveness of these two guards have been lost after the collapse of the system of the garrison in the late Ming Dynasty.

Due to the lack of fresh blood supplementation, most of the people in service are over forty years old, and half of the elderly, weak, sick and disabled account for.

After the Qing court took control of Fengyang Prefecture, they were very careless about the two guards. In many cases, they even withheld food and wages, and the soldiers dared not speak out.

In fact, this is normal. At that time, when the Qing army was at its peak, it had already arrived in Shaoxing Prefecture. Fengyang Prefecture was actually located in the rear. Fengyang Prefecture was under Fengyang City and Han Banner Army was stationed. Naturally, the Qing court did not want to use its already tight financial resources to these two weak soldiers.
Chapter completed!