Reborn as a Cube Man in the Late Ming Dynasty

Alright, it's only been half a day and he's already squatting by the door. It seems Song Yingxing isn't going to leave.

A smile appeared on Bai Li's lips as she instructed Liu Er, who was standing beside her:

"Liu Er, go and take these parrots to my house and keep them inside. Don't let them fly away! Then go back first."

Keep it locked up in the house for now.

Then, a glass enclosure was made to put all the parrots inside.

One is noisy enough, let alone five or six.

That would be incredibly noisy!

Liu Er nodded, led the parrot into the house, and then left.

Bai Li looked at Song Yingxing and said with a smile, "It seems that Mr. Song already has an answer. Don't worry, whether you want to stay or leave, just say so. If you want to leave, I will have Wei Shi arrange for someone to send you back."

"I mistakenly thought that Young Master Bai was a member of the White Lotus Sect, which is why I was inclined to refuse," Song Yingxing said earnestly, bowing his head and cupping his hands. "Young Master Bai, I hope you will grant me a chance to stay in Licheng. I am willing to do my utmost."

After saying this, Song Yingxing felt a little uneasy.

Although I am a scholar who has passed the imperial examinations, I have been favored by the immortals, but that is far from enough. Throughout history, there have been many people who are extremely learned.

He didn't reply when Bai Xianjun first invited him, and now, if Bai Xianjun refuses, he'll regret it to death.

He really wanted to stay here!

"It's a small problem. Just stay. After all, you were kidnapped here. It's normal for you to refuse. I'm glad you don't blame me." Bai Li waved his hand and said nonchalantly.

怪？

I'm so flattered!

Song Yingxing hurriedly replied, "This junior wouldn't dare! It's my honor to be brought here by Young Master Bai."

"That's good. However, Licheng is still in its initial stage, so the food and accommodation may be a bit lacking," Bai Li said with a smile. "But it should get much better once I start infrastructure construction."

The people could eat their fill every day, and there was meat to eat, with different kinds every time. They also ate refined salt.

Is that bad enough?

It's truly unimaginable what "good" means in the eyes of the White Immortal Lord.

Song Yingxing was filled with emotion. He turned his head and looked at the bamboo grove by the lake not far away, and asked, "Young Master Bai, I saw that bamboo grove before. What is it used for?"

"Just call yourself as you normally, it sounds awkward," Bai Li paused, then continued, "That bamboo forest was originally intended for hunting pandas, but the terrain hasn't changed. Currently, it's just for the villagers to cut down for firewood."

Anyway, it grows fast, so there's no point in keeping it. But why is Song Yingxing asking this?

"You know how to make paper from bamboo?" Bai Li suddenly thought of something and asked.

Song Yingxing smiled and said, "I saw it along the way when I went to take the imperial examination, so I remembered it."

His memory has always been excellent, so naturally he wouldn't forget.

"If Young Master Bai has any pine trees here, and I also have some knowledge of the ink-making process, I can make ink for you as well!" Song Yingxing said confidently.

To make paper yourself, you need sugarcane, but this saves trouble because you don't have to wait for sugarcane.

As for ink, it can be obtained by spawning squid. As for other fish, they should be available once the villagers fill in the previously dried-up river.

"What else can you do?" Bai Li asked, intrigued.

"I am not very talented. I have only a little knowledge of silkworm raising, weaving and clothing making, grain cultivation, salt and sugar making, pottery making, metallurgy, boat and cart making, iron and copper ware making, oil pressing and winemaking," Song Yingxing replied.

Bai Li thought for a moment, then asked, "What about firearms? Can you make them?"

"Is there any gunpowder workshop in Licheng now?" Song Yingxing asked hesitantly.

Gunpowder maker? They must have been people who specialized in making firearms.

Bai Li hadn't specifically looked for this, since it wasn't necessary for job changes; she just thought of it suddenly and asked casually.

However, firearms do need to be studied, and they will definitely be useful in the future.

Bai Li replied, "Not yet."

Song Yingxing humbly replied, "Young Master Bai is interested in firearms. If the raw materials are sufficient, I also remember the general production process. Although I don't have gunpowder, with the help of a blacksmith, I might be able to replicate it."

This wasn't something I wanted to show off, but rather to explain in advance what I was capable of, so that Bai Xianjun would have a clear understanding of what I could do.

As for whether there might be a problem with the details that could lead to a barrel explosion, that could only be due to a problem with the materials or defects in the manufacturing process.

As I said before, Song Yingxing may not be particularly outstanding in other aspects, but his memory is quite good.

His elder brother, Song Yingsheng, can testify to this!

Back then, my brother spent an entire night memorizing a book, but I was able to memorize it all just by overhearing it in a dream.

He couldn't possibly make a mistake, even in the smallest details; that was his confidence.

Of course, there were some things he didn't say aloud.

For example, he had studied Li Shizhen's Compendium of Materia Medica on his own and knew its contents by heart. He could cure not only difficult and complicated diseases, but also some minor illnesses.

However, since Bai Xianjun already possessed a miraculous medicine that could cure all diseases, he was too embarrassed to mention it.

For example, those who have a basic understanding of etiquette, music, poetry, and painting are naturally inclined to cultivate their character, not to mention...

Why show off things you don't need?

"If the Immortal Lord is interested, could you give me some time to draw the flowchart one by one?" Song Yingxing said sincerely.

Indeed, those who leave their mark on history, whether good or bad, are no ordinary people.

A true hero unit in the game.

Bai Li was in a great mood, and the annoyance from the silly parrot's noise vanished instantly.

The more capable the better, anyway, they're mine now!

By the way, I remember Song Yingxing. He seems to know something about astronomy. Maybe he knows how to make that ancient watch.

What was it called again? I think it was... a sundial?

Bai Li pondered for a moment, then looked at Song Yingxing expectantly: "Mr. Song, do you know how to make a sundial?"

"As for a sundial, I'm fairly confident I can make one. Give me some time, and I should be able to," Song Yingxing said without hesitation.

It seems that what Bai Xianjun really needs is this kind of knowledge.

Unexpectedly, this thing, which is considered by the world to be a waste of time and a sign of a lack of ambition, is valued so highly by the immortal lord. If others knew this, they would probably be scrambling to learn it.

A series of questions gave Song Yingxing confidence, and the gloom of failing the imperial examinations many times dissipated.

A talented horse is easy to find, but a discerning eye for talent is rare!

Moreover, this is no ordinary talent scout.

As long as it's useful to me, that's fine!

He straightened his back, and his smile became even more natural: "Young Master Bai, if there is anything else that needs to be done, please let me know. Perhaps I know something about it."

Bai Li thought to herself.

Wow, this one person is as good as a dozen!

Although I know that what I said was not quite right.

But Yang Heyu tied it up well!

I wonder what kind of punishment he will receive from his employer.

After all, they had kidnapped a scholar who had passed the imperial examination.