"Well, since Miss Liu is willing to stay in Jingshi, please stay, but you must report a message to your father first. In any case, after a month, you must leave Jingshi."
"Yeah." Liu Xianzhi agreed in a low voice, without the great joy of success at all.
"Miss Liu, what's your mind?" Zhu Youjian felt a little strange. With Ms. Liu's great enthusiasm for the Jenny spinning machine, she should jump up. A name!"
"Marriage... Take a name?" Liu Yuzhi blushed for no apparent reason, with a pale redness in the white, but a bit like an early ripe peach. "Isn't its name called Jenny Spinning Machine?"
"Oh," Zhu Youjian dare not say that the Jenny spinning machine has not yet come out. "The Jenny spinning machine was born in the distant West. I don’t know when it will be seen by the people of Daming, and, although The principle is the same, but the structure and size will not be exactly the same. This spinning machine is not considered a Jenny spinning machine."
"Then... it's your Majesty to give it a name. In fact, this spinning machine is mainly guided by your Majesty. If you leave your Majesty, your majesty will never be able to create such a fast spinning machine-your majesty is really omnipotent. ?"
"Anything?" Zhu Youjian shook his head, his eyes restrained, thinking about his own mind, "How could there be such a person in the world?"
"Your Majesty," Liu Yuzhi cast a fiery gaze towards Zhu Youjian, and immediately found the eunuchs and palace ladies on the left and right. Their small faces were red again, and the heads were so low that they were about to reach their chests." I have personally experienced it, but I am not unfamiliar with it overseas. There is also this spinning wheel, as well as cement, perfume and so on..."
"Haha..." Zhu Youjian had to be big haha, hoping that Miss Liu's curiosity would not be so strong.
"Your Majesty," Liu Yuzhi estimated that the redness on her face had faded, and she bravely raised her head, "Your Majesty, if it is contained in the ancient books in the palace, why other people have not found it? If it is from the West, but the father and daughter of Minnu Uncle Li has been to a long distance, so why haven't he heard of it?"
"Miss Liu," Zhu Youjian completely collapsed. Don't be so curious, okay? "Although there are classics in the palace, the scholars of Daming often use the words of the saints. The four books and the five classics are necessary for scientific research. Who can calm down and read these strange Dunjia books? Ms. Liu has ever seen it. Have you ever seen the books "The Illustrated Explanations of Newly-made Various Instruments" and "The Illustrated Explanations of Far West Qiqi"? These are actually released to the public."
Liu Xianzhi shook his head, "Although the girls have read books for two years, they have never heard of these books. Does your majesty's knowledge come from these books?"
"Not all. I have read all books since I was a child. Because I am not a prince, I don’t need to learn the way of governing the country, and I don’t need to participate in the imperial examination. Every time, knowledge is naturally broad," Zhu Youjian suddenly thought about Zhu Youxiao, "Maybe Miss Liu has heard that even though the first emperor is a prince, she also likes this kind of books, so... So I may be influenced by the first emperor."
Zhu Youxiao was known as the "Carpenter Emperor", not only the way of the ministers of the court, but also the folks have heard of it. Zhu Youjian's words are reasonable and reasonable.
But Liu Yuzhi still didn't believe it. She stared at her with big black and white eyes, as if she wanted to see through Zhu Youzhen, "Your Majesty..."
"Huh huh!" Zhang Yixian still had a pleasing eyebrow, his head was still slightly lowered, but he coughed without losing the opportunity, but there was no movement in his body.
Seeing Zhang Yixian’s appearance as an old monk entering Ding, Liu Yuzhi suddenly understood. Looking directly at Zhu Youjian like this is a violation of the royal taboo. Even if she loses her head, it is also possible that she shrinks her neck and stands on Zhu Youjian like a girl. Side of the body.
"Miss Liu, I'm still waiting for you to name the spinning wheel!" Zhu Youjian took the opportunity to divert the subject, lest she have to ask further questions.
Hmph, Liu Yuzhi was very upset, she secretly scolded Zhu Youjian: really a stupid cow, "Well, let's call it... Takemoto Spinning Machine!"
"Takemoto? What do you mean?" Zhu Youjian has only heard that names are named after the inventor's hometown. I don't know why Liu Xianzhi used these two meaningless Chinese characters
"It's not interesting. In order to save costs, Minnu plans to use bamboo to make spinning wheels in the future."
"Oh." Zhu Youjian answered casually without thinking deeply. On the way back, before reaching the palace, the eunuch reported: "Your Majesty, Xu Guangqi of the Academy of Sciences is dead."
"Xu Guangqi?" Zhu Youjian frowned. When he met Xu Guangqi at the Academy of Sciences that day, his condition was indeed not good, but he did not expect to pass away in just a few days. "Hey, maybe he shouldn't be allowed to study. Since the bell is ringing, if this thing does not happen, maybe he and he can live a few more months."
"Your Majesty..."
"Yi Xian, you go to prepare some things and money, and I will personally go and mourn him."
Xu Guangqi was the greatest mathematician and scientist of Ming Dynasty. He devoted his life to scientific research. In order to learn the most advanced science from Western missionaries, he did not hesitate to convert to Catholicism.
When Zhu Youjian heard the name Xu Guangqi in Daming for the first time, he did not hesitate to set up the Daming Academy of Sciences in order to give play to Xu Guangqi’s profound knowledge. It can be said that Daming Academy of Sciences was formed for Xu Guangqi. Without Xu Guangqi, Daming Academy of Sciences would not have appeared. It's so early.
Now that Xu Guangqi is dead, Zhu Youjian feels that something must be done.
But before condoning Xu Guangqi, there is one more thing that must be done, and that is the new dean of the Academy of Sciences.
Zhu Youjian’s first consideration was Wang Zheng. Wang Zheng’s achievements in applied sciences even surpassed Xu Guangqi. The bicycles currently produced by Daming were designed by Wang Zheng. According to his reputation in the Academy of Sciences, he is the new dean. Candidate.
But Zhu Youzhen later thought that since Wang Zheng is a research talent, let him do research work with peace of mind, and don't let the heavy management work take up a lot of his time.
Finally, Zhu Youjian decided to let Song Yingxing serve as the new dean of the Daming Academy of Sciences.
The next afternoon, Zhu Youjian took Zhang Yixian, and under the protection of ten guards including Fu Xiaojian, came to Xu Guangqi's home.
The mourning hall was set up in the main hall. There were many guests who came to worship Xu Guangqi, but Zhu Youjian could tell from their clothes that they were mainly students from the Academy of Sciences. There were not many wealthy businessmen and officials in the DPRK.
In the history of later generations, Xu Guangqi once served as a scholar of the Ministry of Rites, the Prince Taibao, and the University of Wenyuange. Because "Zhu Youjian" came to Daming, Xu Guangqi's highest official position was just that he served as the right minister of the Ministry of Rites during the Tianqi reign and formed the Daming Academy of Sciences. Later, Xu Guangqi served as the dean. He left the court for a long time and gradually faded out of the sight of high-ranking officials. Most of the ten branches of the third court sent a low-level official to express condolences.
Xu Guangqi's only son, Xu Ji, knelt on the right side of the coffin, returning salutes to the guests worshiping his father one by one.
"Your Majesty..." Zhang Yixian's high-pitched and long shout shocked Xu Ji, but he wanted to return the gift to the guests, and did not dare to get up, so he had to look at Zhu Youjian in a micro suit in a daze.
It was the director of the hall that awakened first, "Kneel down and welcome your majesty."
With a sound of "wow", there was a large piece of knelt in the mourning hall. Whether it was relatives or the guests who came to worship Xu Guangqi, they all knelt down in the small space of the mourning hall, looking messy, those people who passed by Zhu Youzhen. , Also bowed to Zhu Youjian outside the mourning hall.
"You don't want to bow your body! Today is the day to pay homage to Dean Xu, you don't have to pay more respects to me." Zhu Youjian did not want to steal Xu Guangqi's limelight.
The steward bowed his hands to everyone, "Your Majesty is here, let's go out for a while, and the Xu family thank you for your kindness."
"It doesn't need to be the case. Dean Xu is Daming's science champion. If he goes today, it will be an immeasurable loss for Daming. It is also right for everyone to come and worship." Zhu Youzhen looked solemn and waited for Xiaojian. Under the protection of a group of guards, he entered the mourning hall.
The crowd voluntarily left the mourning hall and gave way to Zhu Youjian.
The steward lit three sandalwood incense, Zhang Yixian took it and held it to Zhu Youjian in both hands.
Zhu Youjian took the sandalwood, and first worshipped Xu Guangqi’s spiritual position for three times. Zhang Yixian took the sandalwood and inserted it into the incense burner. Fu Xiaojian was about to accompany Zhu Youzhen out of the mourning hall, but Zhu Youzhen was in a robe. , Suddenly kneeled, and respectfully knocked three times in front of Xu Guangqi's spiritual position.
"Your Majesty..." Fu Xiaojian was stunned. He was stunned on the spot, his hands and feet seemed to be petrified. If someone assassinate Zhu Youjian at this time, he would not have any reaction.
"Your Majesty..." Zhang Yixian lifted Zhu Youjian up, and took out the sweat towel from his arms, gently wiping the non-existent dust on Zhu Youqian's forehead.
"Your Majesty..." Xu Ji burst into tears, but he couldn't get up, so he had to knock his head on the ground desperately and return a gift to Zhu Youjian. He knew his identity, but he kept knocking his head...
"Dean Xu was devastated and bloody for the development of Daming science. Even the last light and heat were dedicated to the Daming Academy of Sciences. It is not an exaggeration for me to pay my respects. Mr. Xu does not need to be like this." Zhu Youjian said. , Sonorous and powerful, then bowed his hand to Xu Ji and left the mourning hall.
Wang Zheng, Song Yingxing and others were outside the mourning hall. They all trembled, and their blood boiled for a moment...
"Your Majesty..." The family guests who came to the mourning hall just now bowed down at Zhu Youzhen's feet again.
"No gift, get up quickly."
The matter of Zhu Youjian kneeling and worshiping Xu Guangqi’s spiritual position immediately spread in the capital. Whether it is high-ranking officials, merchants, or the people of the gentry, there are all rounds of discussion. For a while, there are those who agree, but more are the voices of opposition: an academy of sciences. Dean, is it worth the emperor's kneel
Different people have different opinions, but the people have an extra topic for discussion after a meal.
At this moment, "Ming Pao" even added to the flames, taking the lead in spreading this message outside the capital. In order to increase the sales volume of the newspaper, the fourth edition of "Za Tan" also conducted extensive research on this matter, and looked at "Kneel and worship the dead." Approval rate for the "scientist" matter.
Judging from the feedback in the previous issues of Ming Pao, less than 30% of those who support Zhu Youjian, most readers oppose it, and there are two main reasons for the opposition: Daming has many important ministers who are much more important than Xu Guangqi; he has his own historical account. Since then, there has never been an emperor kneeling down to a minister.
When Wan'er sent such results over, Zhu Youzhen smiled slightly. He was not a show, he wanted to let the whole world understand: Starting from the emperor, Daming should pay attention to science.
Subsequently, "Ming Pao" published an article "Daming and Science" signed "Yu Wanxin". The article listed the positive changes that science has given to Daming in recent years. It was realized after the successful development of the flower bomb; the cement avenue made the people's travel and the deployment of materials more convenient; the invention of bicycles made the people's travel faster; the invention of glass can not only make the house brighter, but also shield the wind and rain...