The vice-general wanted to explain the principle of making ice with saltpeter to the two scholars, but how could he understand?
Even if he repeated everything that Li Bawang had told him back then, the two of them would not understand at all.
Of course, there was no problem with the wisdom of the ancients. It was just that they could not easily understand some physical common sense like modern people.
"Your Highness 'ice making is actually a kind of knowledge. Using saltpeter as a material, and then freezing water to achieve the effect of making ice.”Kong Yingda looked at Li Bawang and said after listening to the deputy general's explanation.
Without waiting for Li Bawang to say anything, he continued,"In other words, this is not a spell, but a knowledge called physics. Am I right?”
Therefore, don't underestimate the wisdom of the ancients, and don't underestimate their ability to understand.
"That's right. As I said, I may not be able to compare to your Confucian knowledge, but the scientific knowledge I have is something that you can't understand for the time being.”
At this moment, Li Bawang suddenly felt that he didn't feel like he was slapping the other party in the face. After all, the physics, chemistry, and other scientific knowledge that he had received from modern education was not interesting at all.
Shaking his head slightly, he asked Old Seven to bring the goat's milk and put it in a copper basin. He chilled it and gave the little ones a satisfying meal of iced goat's milk. He also let the two old scholars taste the refreshing summer air.
Of course, because Li Cheng and the other kids were still young, they couldn't eat too much to avoid diarrhea. As for the two old scholars, they were too old, so they naturally couldn't eat too much. The rest was naturally finished by the vice-general.
After a short rest, Lu Deming and Kong Yingda recovered from their shock.
However, Lu Deming was still unconvinced.
"Your Highness, although this ice making method is very magical, it is just a small matter. It is useless to the country and the people. Even if it is convenient, it is only for the nobles to take ice during summer.”
"Of course, saltpeter is not something that can be consumed by commoners like this. They can't be like Your Highness, who carelessly uses saltpeter to make ice.”
Li Bawang glanced at him indifferently. Actually, he already knew that this old fellow would not give up and would definitely refute him.
"Then, the great knowledge that the old scholar thinks is important to the country and the people is probably those poems, etiquette, and ancient books, right?"”
Lu Deming nodded arrogantly and said,""That's true."
Alright, Li Bawang could only defeat these pedantic scholars with what they were best at. Only then would he be able to convince them wholeheartedly.
He nodded and said," I don't know what kind of books you taught Li Cheng and the others. However, I have some small things here that not only can Li Cheng and the others learn, but they can also be used to educate the children of the world."”
It was obvious that Li Bawang was prepared to use the necessary magic treasures of the transmigration gods, the Three Character Classic and the Hundred Family Surnames.
"Your Highness, I may not have read all the books in the world, but I have read a lot. Since the Qin, Han, Wei, Jin Dynasties, I only agree with the Thousand Character Classic. Today, I want to see what Your Highness can bring out to convince us.”
After the vice-general had eaten and drunk his fill, his body cooled down. He also curiously watched the two scholars argue with Li Bawang.
He thought to himself," Hehe, His Highness is a Celestial Lord who has descended from the heavens. You two sour scholars actually dare to compete with His Highness in knowledge. You really don't know what's good for you."”
He didn't know when he had become Li Bawang's brainless fan. As long as Li Bawang said it was right, as long as Li Bawang thought it was bad, then it was bad.
Of course, his loyalty to Li Er was still the same. He knew that Li Bawang would not have any bad thoughts about Li Er, let alone hurt him.
As for the internal disputes between the two brothers, such as the evaluation of the position of the Emperor and the statement that the Imperial Palace was like a cage, only the two brothers could debate among themselves. He, the vice-general, would not participate.
Lin Qi was even more displeased with the two pedantic scholars. As the saying went, if the master was humiliated, the subject would die. He had long disliked the two old fellows. However, when he saw that His Highness was indifferent and did not take the two of them to heart, he did not say anything.
Li Bawang only shook his head lightly at Lu Deming's words. He didn't say anything else and directly brought the three kids to the study.
The two Confucians followed suit, wanting to see what else Li Bawang could use to make them as shocked as before.
When he arrived at the study, there were naturally maids who arranged for him to grind ink and spread paper.
This was the corrupt life of the ancient aristocrats and rich landowners. There was nothing to worry about. Someone would arrange everything.
When the paper was placed on the table, Li Bawang did not look at the two Confucians. Instead, he called the three little fellows to watch him write.
Li Bawang was calm and collected. He picked up the brush and began to write on the paper.
He picked up his pen and wrote the first sentence.
At the beginning of life, human nature is good, nature is similar, habits are far away.
When he finished writing this sentence, Kong Yingda and Lu Deming's expressions changed instantly. It wasn't that they could see the greatness of this sentence, but the essence of the calligraphy itself.
Kong Yingda's face was filled with admiration as she couldn't help but say,""Good, good handwriting."
Even Lu Deming, who had a look of disdain on his face before, not only had his expression changed, but he also praised her generously,"It's a good word. I can't compare."
He directly admitted that his calligraphy was inferior to Li Bawang's.
This was the integrity of the ancients, or rather, the strength of character that only true Confucian scholars had.# Date:08 24 2019 4:30PM
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