Become a founding empress in ancient times with the system

As soon as the bricks came out, they knew they had failed. There were cracks on the bricks. Although they were a little disappointed, they were not surprised. The possibility of success in one go was too small.

Sheng Changan touched the brick and said, "Maybe there isn't enough time." After all, the ancient earthen kilns were not as good as modern ones, and their sealing was much worse.

"It's much faster than I thought to get to this point." She thought it would take at least two or three times to achieve this effect. "One more try, it should be almost there."

Feng Zhihong also made a rough estimate and found that it was indeed the case. He couldn't help but sigh, "Sir, I didn't expect you to understand this."

"I just know some theoretical knowledge." In fact, she only knows some theoretical knowledge. If she really puts it into practice, she will probably be useless.

The gentleman kept saying things he didn't quite understand. But he gradually got used to it and could grasp the general meaning. Feng Zhihong immediately told everyone to start over quickly. Fortunately, he had built two earthen kilns.

Knowing the result, Sheng Changan didn't plan to stay long. It was a good opportunity to try how to make paper. She remembered that flax could also be used to make paper, but it would be better to try it with mulberry bark first.

As soon as they arrived at the reception room, except for Feng Zhihong and others who were still busy, everyone was already waiting here as soon as they heard the news.

Shen Huaizhi stepped forward and said, "Sir, I think it would be better to choose that ghost mountain as the training site for the team. This way, we can both collect things and train at the same time."

"Okay, I don't know much about this area, so you'll be in charge. Don't ask me. Remember to bring Mr. Du with you. I plan to recruit another 500 people in a month."

Sheng Changan's expression turned serious. "I hope these thousand-plus men can go to the battlefield in five months. Winter is very likely the time when the Xianbei will attack. If you have any requests, please tell Lin Chuan."

"After that, I hope that the people you bring in can follow Master Du and learn a little. They don't need to be too proficient, but they should understand some basic knowledge."

After saying that, Sheng Changan coughed dryly a few times and said, "But you don't need to tell Mr. Du about the rest, just keep it to yourself." It would be bad if the old man took these people as conditions for agreeing to her.

Shen Huaizhi nodded in understanding. He also had some guesses. Old Du's medical skills seemed not simple. He had consulted many people to treat his grandfather's poison, but only he said he could cure it.

Such a person can work for Mr. Sheng here at this time, and considering her attitude, I guess both parties must have reached some agreement.

Sheng Changan looked at Shen Huaizhi's expression and knew what he must have guessed. Talking to smart people was different. She hoped her army could have more military doctors.

Moreover, she had found a lot of good things in such a short time. She would definitely find a chance to go into this mountain again. "This place doesn't look like a mountain. Why not call it the Shadow Forest from now on?"

The name Ghost Mountain doesn’t sound very nice, as it seems to have a scary connotation.

Of course, no one had any objection. Lin Chuan stood up with some resentment and said, "Sir, I don't have enough bamboo slips." The bamboo slips used in the county government were all provided by him personally, and he really couldn't bear it anymore.

"Don't worry, I'll ask Zheng Jun and the others to see if they can make paper tomorrow." This was also part of her plan.

"Sir, these students don't have any of the four treasures of the study in school, so they can only practice calligraphy on the ground, which is really inconvenient." The most important thing is that the feel is also very different.

Now I am used to using a wooden stick, so it will be difficult to get used to using a brush later. Ink and inkstone can be made by myself, but the other two are difficult to find.

Sheng Changan rubbed his forehead and said, "I remember that brushes are made of animal hair! Shen Huaizhi, if you encounter one in the mountains, pay attention to it. If it is a rabbit, bring it back and put it on the livestock farm."

Rabbits have such a strong reproductive capacity that they should be able to improve the food supply for her people, who cannot survive without meat for a long time.

After a pause, she suddenly thought that Mr. Shen's martial arts should be quite good. Education should start from childhood, so it would be a good opportunity to start training when he is still young. However, she still had to ask Mr. Shen for his opinion before doing so.

After getting the answer he wanted, Chen Hanlin had nothing more to ask.

"Tomorrow County Magistrate Wu and I will go to the place where tools are researched." Now the construction of agricultural tools and weapons must be put on the agenda. Unfortunately, she would not mind having more people of this type.

"If there's nothing else, let's adjourn the meeting!"

Everyone left, but Wang Yi stayed until the end. When Chen Hanlin passed by him, he lowered his head guiltily.

Sheng Changan looked at him with a smile, "Why, what's wrong with you?"

Wang Yi walked forward dejectedly and said, "Sir, I'm already thirteen years old, why do I still have to go to school?" He didn't understand a word they said and just wanted to doze off. What's more, he had to attend classes with other children who were only a few years older.

"Of course you have to learn, at least you have to know how to read. Do you want to be like this in the future?" Sheng Changan gave him another dose of strong medicine. "Look at Lin Chuan and the others..."

Wang Yi was a little unwilling to accept it, "That was what their families had taught them when they were young." Thinking of this, he felt a little unbalanced. They had been together for so long, and each of them had a very important identity, even Zhang Shi.

"But you have someone to teach you now. Chen Hanlin was once the Prince's tutor, and he's much better than Lin Chuan and the others. You should quickly move up from the junior class."

Wang Yi was a little surprised. "How did you know?"

Sheng Changan just smiled and said nothing. How did he know that? Of course it was her suggestion. Those who met the requirements could be promoted to the senior class and taught by Chen Hanlin himself, which would save a lot of time and manpower.

"Okay, hurry up and work hard while there are still people of similar age. Otherwise, you will be the only one left in the same class with those kids. When you have learned well, come to me and do things for you."

Wang Yi's eyes lit up. More and more people were working for the adults, and he was afraid that if he went out to study, the adults would forget about him. "Then, sir, you must remember what you said," he said, and ran out excitedly.

Sheng Changan was a little amused and helpless. After all, they were the ones she saw when she opened her eyes, and she would never forget them no matter how many years passed.

After resolving these issues, she decided to go to Mr. Shen's place while it was still early.

At this time, Shen Huaizhi was telling his grandfather about the martial arts competition with Li Dashan that day.

Shen Congye stroked his beard and said, "You have done a good job. You have established your own prestige and saved face for Li Dashan. It seems that this gentleman will come to see me soon."

"What do you mean?" Shen Huaizhi was a little confused. His grandfather was no longer suitable to lead troops.

Shen Congye smiled and said, "After this incident and such a long period of observation, this gentleman should have gained some initial trust in us. I heard that this gentleman has set up a school."

"Grandfather means..." Shen Huaizhi hesitated.

Shen Congye's ears moved and he said, "Here it comes."