Prince of Chaos

Chapter 668 Cultural Event
An imaginary enemy is very necessary.

The enemies of Ming Dynasty have always been the unpopular steppe Tatar tribes on the Nine Sides. Although these tribes are fierce, these enemies have never been able to stand on the stage.

What they know is the way of bandits, except force or kill, as long as the Ming court is more tyrannical, these grassland tribes are like deflated balls.

There is simply no way to pose a fatal threat to Daming.

Moreover, in terms of culture, Daming was in a crushing position, so no matter how happy the enemies of the grassland were, the scholar-bureaucrats of the Central Plains Dynasty always looked at them with an attitude of overlooking.

Count on such an enemy to be Daming's fateful enemy.

This is like playing a game with a rookie, it will only get better and better, and there will be no progress.

However, now that Zhu Changluo redefined Daming's future enemy, it was tantamount to waking up Daming from the protracted battle of pecking each other.

It's time for Da Ming to compete with another enemy.

Although, such an approach may not be very ethical.

However, the development of civilization is like this, it is in constant friction and competition.

If you count on peaceful development, you have to win the war before you can talk about peace.

If you don't even fight, just open your mouth to be peaceful, and shut your mouth to be peaceful. How can you make progress?
Therefore, the imaginary enemy is very important!

No matter which aspect Taixi starts from, it is very suitable to be the imaginary enemy of Ming Dynasty.

As long as this imaginary enemy exists, Da Ming will stimulate his infinite potential to compete with Taixi.

After talking with Xu Xigao and Qi Jin, Zhu Changluo went back to the palace to rest.

Tomorrow is the day for Chen Zhenlong to return to the voyage.

Zhu Changluo must cultivate his energy and show his attitude of valuing culture and respecting talents.

After all, Chen Zhenlong's boat is pulling the Western civilization that can compete with the pre-Qin civilization of Ming Dynasty.

Although, after being influenced by the democratism of later generations, Zhu Changluo also had inexplicable resentment and hostility towards Taixi.

However, as a rational ruler, Zhu Changluo must face up to the strengths of others, and humbly accept and learn from others.

Only in this way can Daming find a healthy development path.

If it is based on the black and white mentality of angry youth, it will definitely screw things up.

After all, Zhu Changluo understood the truth that one person's wisdom is short, but everyone's wisdom is greater.

If he took too much action and completely cut off the development of the buds of industrialization, then in the next few hundred years of civilization development, Zhu Changluo would be a sinner of civilization.

Therefore, Zhu Changluo must rationalize his mentality, and be compatible with the world civilization with a peaceful and broad mind, so as to achieve an unprecedented and extraordinary prosperity!
In the early morning of the next day, Tianjin Wei Wharf was ready for the reception ceremony early.

Zhu Changluo brought hundreds of Fan language scholars to look forward to it at the pier.

At the same time, Dong Qichang, Shangshu of the Ministry of Rites, and Fan Wenqi, Minister of Honglu Temple, followed Zhu Changluo.

When Fan Wenqi, the minister of the Honghe Temple, was called by Zhu Changluo to drive with him, he was so excited that he was almost speechless.

Honglu Temple has always been a marginalized yamen, and the things they do all day long are leftovers from the Ministry of Rites. It is their turn to do the trivial work that they don't care about.

However, this time Zhu Changluo ordered Honglu Temple to accompany him for the first time, which made Fan Wenqi so excited that he thought that the ancestral grave was about to emit green smoke.

Dong Qichang slightly turned his head to look at this Honglu Temple minister who was 20 years older than himself, and felt a burst of sadness in his heart.

Dong Qichang lamented his good life. If he hadn't been selected by Emperor Wanli as the tutor of the crown prince, how could he have become the head of the six books at such a fast speed?How can he become a minister of the military aircraft department comparable to cabinet ministers at such a young age?

Although, because of Xing Jie's return, Dong Qichang's ranking dropped by one place in the military aircraft department, but Dong Qichang didn't care about it at all.

Because, he is the real confidant of the crown prince!
So what if it ranks last?

After another two years of experience, when Shen Sixiao retires or Wang Xijue dismisses as Prime Minister, he is very likely to be appointed by the crown prince to ascend to heaven in one step.

After all, the qualifications of Minister of Rites and Minister of Military Aircraft these years are not for nothing.

These are the capital for his promotion to the top.

Therefore, Dong Qichang's mentality is better than anyone else's.

"Da Xingling, how are the preparations going? I heard that many Taixi people will come this time. Is Honglu Temple busy?"

Dong Qichang was quietly talking to Fan Wenqi.

When Dong Qichang spoke to Fan Wenqi, he immediately became respectful. Fan Wenqi replied: "Back to Uncle Da Zong, the subordinate officials have already finished their preparations. As long as these Thai and Western envoys come to our Daming, the subordinate officials will definitely arrange them thoughtfully."

Dong Qichang said: "These are not all Taixi envoys, some of them may stay in Daming forever and become subjects of Ming Dynasty. Therefore, we must distinguish them well, and we must not let them mix up."

Fan Wenqi replied: "Thank you, Uncle Da Zong, for reminding me, I must keep this in mind."

Dong Qichang hummed, "When you need help from me, don't be polite, it's all for His Highness. I will definitely help you."

Fan Wenqi said pleasantly, "Thank you, Uncle Zong."

Dong Qichang smiled back.

Dong Qichang's initiative to show his favor to Fan Wenqi was not because he was idle.

It's because Dong Qichang knows the inside information!
Once the normal diplomatic relationship with Taixi is established this time, Honglu Temple, who is in charge of foreign affairs, will definitely be promoted to authority.

Say a few good words now without pain or itching, in exchange for Fan Wenqi's good opinion, and in the future he will be accepted as his own servant. This is also a compulsory course for Dong Qichang to become a top senior official.

Although, the emperor likes pure ministers.

However, the emperor would not put a pure minister in a key department such as the cabinet or the military aircraft department.

Because pure officials are good at fighting people, but administration is not necessarily good at it.

Administration pays attention to personnel and efficiency. If you don't even have a few helpers, you want to play around with the government affairs of the court, it is simply a dream.

Therefore, Dong Qichang does not intend to be a pure minister, he wants to be a capable and loyal minister with long sleeves and good dancing skills.

As for Chunchen, let someone like Yu Jideng do it.

While Dong Qichang and Fan Wenqi were chatting quietly, the shadow of the tip of a mast appeared on the sea in the distance.

In a short while, these masts are getting more and more.

Gradually, the huge ships coming from the ocean finally broke through the clouds and mist in the sky, and appeared in front of everyone.

Chen Zhenlong, Galileo and that stubborn old man Bruno who was almost roasted by Pope Tessie.

Chen Zhenlong stood on the bow of the first ship and looked at the distant coast. Chen Zhenlong excitedly said: "The front is Tianjin Wei. It is very close to the capital of the Ming Dynasty, and we will soon see the wise and wise Crown Prince of the Ming Dynasty." Your Highness."

Galileo translated Chen Zhenlong's words for Bruno.

Bruno said stubbornly: "Is it the one who the Marquis said will finally judge me?"

Galileo's face darkened when he heard Bruno's words. The old man liked to argue. The Marquis kindly saved his life. Not only was he not grateful, but he was also indignant every day.

It is said that the Marquis of the East blocked the opportunity to devote himself to science, and also made him lose the opportunity to awaken all living beings in Taixi.

Galileo whispered: "Mr. Bruno, listen to us. We have already arrived in the East. The Holy See can't control this place. No one here will care what you have done. You just need to spread what you have learned to the East with peace of mind." That's it."

"Master Marquis has said that the Crown Prince of Ming Dynasty is an extremely enlightened prophet. He can predict the future and tell us the truth of the universe. Why can't we wait for the call of His Royal Highness the Crown Prince?"

Bruno snorted: "I have known the secrets of the universe for a long time and told the world. The sun is the center of the universe, and the earth revolves around the sun. Moreover, there are no prophets or gods in this world. We are all ordinary people. People. So is the pope, and so is the crown prince of Ming Dynasty."

Galileo rolled his eyes when he heard Bruno's words. No wonder he was also promoting the heliocentric theory. If Copernicus could die well, Bruno would be burned at the stake by the Pope.

With such a rebellious character, it is already a great fortune not to be burned to death by the Pope.Now, they are all in Daming, thousands of miles away, and they are still so stubborn. The crown prince who hates others, isn't this looking for death?
Galileo said speechlessly: "Mr. Bruno, I know your point of view. Next, let's wait quietly and see how Da Ming is doing?"

Bruno didn't yell at Galileo again this time, and he hummed, expressing his approval.

Chen Zhenlong was listening to the whispers between Galileo and Bruno, although he couldn't quite understand what the two were talking about.

However, Chen Zhenlong could also guess something from Bruno's eyes.

To be honest, Chen Zhenlong long regretted getting Bruno out.

He really didn't expect that Bruno, who was about to die, didn't know it. He only wanted to die as a martyr, to prove to the world that he was right and the Holy See was wrong.

But does it work?People are dead, so what is right or wrong?
Chen Zhenlong said lightly: "You must know that there is a sky beyond the sky, and there are people beyond people. Your heliocentric theory may be right or wrong? The universe is infinite, how can you know that the sun is the only one?"

Chen Zhenlong popped out such a sentence suddenly, he didn't know that this sentence turned out to be a prophecy, and he was right.

However, these words were heard in Bruno's ears, and Bruno felt the provocation!

Bruno said excitedly: "Listen, Lord Marquis! The sun is the center of the universe, and I have already calculated it."

Chen Zhenlong was too lazy to argue with Bruno about this.

If the crown prince hadn't asked these people by name, with Bruno's character, he would have thrown Bruno halfway overboard to feed the sharks.

Is it true that scholars are not murderous?

Although Chen Zhenlong read sage books, his livelihood is tied to the ferocious sea.

If he didn't have that three-point blood, how could Chen Zhenlong risk his life and death to go to Luzon to steal sweet potato vines?

It can be seen that Chen Zhenlong is also a decisive person on the sofa.

It is by no means that he is so gentle and elegant, like a spring breeze, and he is definitely not lenient in killing people.

Otherwise, how could he have traveled across the sea for so many years?

Does it rely on the principles of sages and sages?
Don't be ridiculous, when you meet a ferocious pirate, whoever tries to reason with you will always talk about the first attack, and whoever has the biggest fist and the hardest fist!

Matteo Ricci staggered out of the cabin, and Matteo Ricci looked at the distant coast.

He finally breathed a sigh of relief, "It's finally Daming."

During these days, for some reason, Matteo Ricci's body suddenly couldn't bear it, and he was a little sick.

If not, Galileo had learned Daming dialect, and Chen Zhenlong had also learned some Thai and Western dialect by himself, and the communication along the way would have been really difficult.

Chen Zhenlong looked at the pale Matteo Ricci, and said with concern: "Mr. Xitai, is your health better? When you arrive at Tianjin Wei, I will invite the best doctor to see you. When you arrive at the capital, I will ask you His Royal Highness the Crown Prince will arrange for you to see the imperial physician. You must take care of yourself."

When Matteo Ricci heard that Chen Zhenlong was concerned, he forced a smile, "Chen, this may be God calling me."

After Bruno heard this, he curled his lips again and said, "Listen, there is no God in this world."

Everyone unanimously filtered Bruno's words.

Chen Zhenlong still cared and said: "Mr. Xitai can't say that, you shoulder the mission of Pope Taixi, and you are determined to spread Taixi religion in Daming, so you can't be negative. Even if your God wants to call you, but , this is Daming, He may not be able to control you."

When Matteo Ricci heard Chen Zhenlong's joke, he laughed immediately, and he said firmly: "It is precisely because the glory of God does not shine in the east, so I want to bring His glory and send His blessing to the people of Ming Dynasty. , and will come to his kingdom and live forever."

Chen Zhenlong laughed and boasted: "Mr. Xitai is so ambitious, he is comparable to our Master Xuanzang 1000 years ago in Ming Dynasty."

When Chen Zhenlong mentioned Xuanzang, Matteo Ricci couldn't help flushing with excitement.

Since he knew the story of Master Xuanzang, he also determined to be such a person himself, and spread the scriptures of Taixi to Ming Dynasty.

Standing on the high platform of the pier, Zhu Changluo held a pair of binoculars and looked at the fleet at sea.

When Zhu Changluo saw the banners of "Daming Ocean Chief Military Officer" and "Daming Ocean Marquis Chen Zhenlong" hanging on the leading ship, Zhu Changluo smiled excitedly.

"I'm finally back. It's been three years since I've been there. It's been so hard to wait alone."

Zhu Changluo's emotion made the people around him not know how to answer.

After all, to welcome Chen Zhenlong, a Marquis, back to the country with Zhu Changluo's honor as the crown prince of the country, is in itself a matter of disharmony.

If not, Zhu Changluo used the excuse of having Western classics on board as an excuse, and it is estimated that a large number of officials in the capital would be condemned to death.

Although the officials in the capital do not understand any Western classics, the scholars in the Central Plains have had a cultural plot of adoring literature and cherishing characters since ancient times.

Thousands of years ago, when Master Sanzang brought back the Tianzhu scriptures, Tang Taizong, who was a model of a generation of Ming emperors, went to Famen Temple to meet Master Xuanzang in person.

Now, although I don't know what the Thai and Western classics on this ship are, they must be about the same as the scriptures from Tianzhu back then.

Therefore, when Zhu Changluo decided to come to Tianjin Wei to greet him personally, the minister did not overreact, but only a few sporadic memorials of opposition came up.

Most people still look at it with a humble state of respect for the culture.

Therefore, this incident also created a wave of respect for sages and cultures for Zhu Changluo invisibly.

After all, although people in this era are conservative, their kind of inclusive big country mind is incomparable to future generations.

I don't know if this is the shining point of this era.

Anyway, the cultural self-confidence of this era is true self-confidence, not the slightly xenophobic self-confidence of later generations.

Chen Zhenlong's fleet approached slowly, and when the people at the Tianjin Port wharf watched this huge fleet dock, everyone couldn't help but breathe a sigh of relief!
There are actually more ships in this fleet than there are giant ships in service in the Zhili Navy!
It can be seen from this that Chen Zhenlong is really capable!

Zhu Changluo also looked at the original more than 20 boats, and when there were more than 50 boats, the smile on his face almost reached the ears.

"Chen Zhenlong really deserves to be a talented minister who is valued by the orphan! Twenty boats went to sea, and fifty came back. They also brought the classics of Taixi and the scholars of Taixi."

When Dong Qichang heard that Zhu Changluo praised Chen Zhenlong so much, he immediately echoed: "This is His Highness's sageness! Without His Highness's insightful eyes, even if Chen Zhenlong has great abilities, he would not be able to perform a single point. And he To have such a great achievement is also in honor of Your Highness."

"You named Chen Zhenlong a marquis, maybe an official, and you can increase the position of Ming Ocean Commander as a marquis. After you arrive in Taixi, you must be treated with courtesy. Therefore, the credit is ultimately your Highness."

Zhu Changluo said with a smile: "You can't say that, it's not that I don't have the generosity to tolerate others. Chen Zhenlong can bring these back, which shows that he is really capable. There is such a person who works for the orphan. This is the blessing of the orphan! Daming Blessing too!"

Dong Qichang said emotionally: "It is really a blessing for Chen Zhenlong to meet His Highness, a holy lord and Ming emperor. It is also a blessing for my minister to meet His Highness. To be able to serve Daming with all his might , is the honor of the minister!"

Fan Wenqi on the side was dumbfounded, no wonder Dong Qichang was able to be such a high-ranking official at such a young age, he really had something extraordinary.

Fan Wenqi also bowed: "I congratulate Your Highness."

The other accompanying officials also followed suit and said: "I will congratulate Your Highness."

Zhu Changluo said with a smile: "Okay, let's get up. Today's protagonist is Chen Zhenlong, and I'm here to welcome Taixi Classic."

Everyone bowed again, and then got up together, all eagerly waiting for these giant ships to dock.

They also want to see if this Taixi classic is really as charming as the ancient sages.

After all, this is also a rare cultural event in ancient times, and everyone is very proud to be able to participate in it.

If these Western classics really have the charm comparable to the works of ancient sages, then everyone present will be a witness of this.

In the future, these classics will also take root in Ming Dynasty, and they can also brag about this to future generations and become temporary witnesses.

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