Chapter 22 Righteousness is awe-inspiring
"In the past few years, the weather in Youzhou has been unstable, and the farming has been affected a lot. The father himself is worried about the farming. Once the farming is delayed, the livelihood of the people will be greatly affected." Sima Ji had a slight fever on his face when he spoke, but he quickly covered it up, and continued to lie without blushing or breathing. "The Taishi Bureau is in charge of the astronomical calendar, and Qingxuan wants to come and ask for advice. This is also for the people of Youzhou."
"The prince is serious. This is the matter of the Taishi Bureau. This astronomical calendar is in line with the laws of heaven and the people. The Taishi Bureau dare not be slackened at all. Emperor Wu attaches great importance to the astronomical calendar. What about the astronomical calendar? The zodiac, the white road, and the moon and the new moon are all valued by the court..."
Sima Ji discovered something. He couldn't understand what the other party said, but he didn't know why. He had a texture that was flying through the clouds and mist, just like eating five stones. The chicken and duck talked about this. What is the ecliptic and what is the white path? This question is like the other party who couldn't understand what he said for a week.
He pretended to be a polite wise man and sent away these officials from the Taishi Bureau. Sima Ji often breathed a sigh of relief. The era he lived in was too far from the other party, and the generation gap was indeed a little more serious. He coldly summoned Qiaoxi over and asked, "Why did that person ask you when he went out?"
"For what does it mean for a week and why do you call them adults?" Qiao Xizhi said everything. He lowered his head and saw the sachet on Sima Ji's waist, and the corners of his mouth slightly curved.
Following Qiaoxi's gaze, Sima Ji lowered his head slightly and saw the sachet on his waist. The woman was kind-hearted. He had no nerve to say this yesterday, "Qiaoxi, don't go to Baima Temple in the future. If you are sincere, you will be effective. If you always go, you won't work."
"Qiaoxi listens to the prince! The prince said he would not go!" Qiaoxi looked obedient. She didn't know why the prince did this, but since the prince said that, she did this.
No matter what religion is, it is inevitable to evolve into a cult. Furthermore, even mainstream religions cannot avoid a problem in China, that is, religion is essentially competing for population with the court and for faith with the emperor. Chinese emperors are more pragmatic and may not care about faith, but competing for population with the court will be taboo by many emperors.
From this point of view, the most backward Brahminism in later generations could cater to the interests of vested interests. A religion that advocates equality for everyone, although it conforms to the public's perception, can only see disadvantages in the eyes of the court. Buddhism cannot give legal principles like Brahmins to the gentry, and also snatch population from the court. It is inevitable that Emperor Taiwu of the Northern Wei Dynasty began to find fault.
A group of people who do not work in production and beg for alms still want to take root in China? Humph, the Jin Dynasty does not need you. There is already such a group in the local area. Their name is beggars.
"Okay!" Sima Ji, who was dedicated to Qiaoxi's hair, smiled and said, "In two days, I've been out for a walk with me. I've been in Luoyang for so long, and I haven't had a walk with you yet!"
From Qiaoxi's happy eyes, Sima Ji knew that there was a way to do this. After taking a reassurance in his heart, he stopped showing off his verbal talk and said, "This Luoyang is the heart of our Great Jin Dynasty. I have learned some things and managed Jicheng well. The people of Youzhou will benefit in the end, right? Isn't it? I'll do it when we go back."
"The prince is about to be weak," Qiaoxi, in front of Sima Ji, lowered his waist and whispered in his ear: "The prince's house has been waiting for the prince to perform the crown prince's ceremony, that's a big day."
Sima Ji leaned back slightly without hesitation. The extreme environment of King Yan's yin and yang decline, what should I do when I perform the crown ceremony? What are some bad intentions? At this time, he admired Emperor Wu of Jin Sima Yan, who was able to come up with a sheep cart and hope to be lucky.
"Sima Xuanhua is only six years old, which should be enough. Adults need chains to ride bicycles, but not tricycles. The pedals are not fast at the front wheels, and the brakes are saved." In the study, Sima Ji was holding a pile of waste paper, and tools such as protractors, triangle rulers, and compass were placed. There were also a pile of broken quills.
The basic components of the bicycle frame, tire, foot pedal, brake, chain and other accessories that adults ride are indispensable. However, if it is a child, there is no need to pay so much attention to it. Because of the difference in body shape, the bicycle can be set to three wheels, and the pedals can be directly pressed on the front wheel, so that the most difficult chain can be omitted, and the rear two wheels will improve stability under the butt. This is certainly very simple, but I believe that coaxing a six-year-old child is not a problem.
If these two parts are omitted, the entire bicycle can be completely turned into a wooden structure. Of course, if he has more time, he can also turn the bicycle into a fully iron structure like a rotating ball, but unfortunately there is no...
When I find the iron ore in Beiping County, this is not a problem! Sima Ji, who was mumbling in his heart, put away the tools, held a handful of goose feathers in his hand, and walked out of the inner room with the drawings, shouting, "Have you come?"
"Criminal, Li Shan has found carpenters and lacquermen from Taicang, both of whom are skilled in craftsmanship." Li Shan replied with his fist.
"Very good!" Sima Ji nodded from behind and pulled out the only drawing that was not dripping with ink and could see. He ordered, "The carpenter is extremely accurate. As for the painter, be sure to make this thing exquisite. You must be rewarded after completion."
"Don't worry, Prince, we are craftsmen in Taicang. This is my duty. How dare you give me money?" Two carpenters and a paint craftsman quickly bent down and said with a humble attitude.
"Reward is a habit in our Youzhou, so you don't have to refuse. However, there is another saying in our Youzhou, which is called "one penny and one penny, and if you don't do it well, you will be punished." Sima Ji waved his hand and emphasized, "It's mainly the next sentence!"
The situation in Luoyang is so complicated. If the three craftsmen delay Sima Ji's big flattery, who will compensate for this loss? If you really succeed in giving up your favorableness in front of Jia Nanfeng, what is the mere reward of money? At worst, you can borrow from Sima Wang, Fanyang... Sima Ji thought of it with great righteousness.
Ah Pu! Outside Luoyang City, Sima Xu, who was sneezing, shook his hand and directly fired an empty arrow. A pheasant was swaying and flapping, and immediately he didn't know where he was going.
"Sister Qiaoxi!" Xiaoqing, who was standing beside him, pulled the corner of Qiaoxi's clothes and muttered mysteriously, "Does our Youzhou have this habit? Why haven't I seen it before?"
"Shut up, the prince said this is Youzhou's habit, this is Youzhou's habit." Qiaoxi gritted her silver teeth and made a threatening statement, "If you talk more, find an old farmer to marry you."
Chapter completed!