Prince of Chaos

Chapter 672

Wang Jiaping wanted to cry, but he never expected that at such a critical moment, his comrades in the cabinet sold him out.

At the beginning, he was the second assistant to the cabinet who swore to defend his position in the cabinet!

Now, with such an adjustment by the crown prince, he has become an ambiguous minister of military affairs, and his position has not been clearly stated.

After arriving at the military aircraft department, isn't it tantamount to being a little brother again?

Unfortunately, none of the people present cared about his opinion.

Through this adjustment, the cabinet has made a lot of money to join the cabinet with two powerful ministers. Therefore, neither Wang Xijue nor Shen Yiguan, who has not been adjusted, will care about Wang Jiaping's gains or losses.

After all, with two powerful ministers in the cabinet, the status of the cabinet will undoubtedly rise.

As a member of the cabinet, Shen has always been happy to see the results.

Especially after Shen Li, who he had always looked at with distaste, was transferred away, Shen Yitong felt even more refreshed!
No one can compete with him now.

Behind him are the officials of the entire Zhejiang Department. Although he is not comparable to the first assistant and the second assistant, but it is not easy to suppress Liu Pinru who has no foundation.

In this way, Shen Yiguan also won a game.

Looking at the Military Aircraft Department, Shen Sixiao was also excited.

The reason for his excitement is not that he lost two films.

What excites him is that from this adjustment, the Military Aircraft Department has already reached a conclusive position on an equal footing with the cabinet.

Especially that unremarkable Liu Pinru was transferred to the cabinet by the crown prince. For Shen Sixiao, who was not born in Hanlin, it made him extremely excited.

Because, from now on, no one will judge them based on their backgrounds.

From now on, everyone can go up on their own.

Therefore, the significance of this matter is very great!
It is also a huge spiritual victory for Shen Sixiao!

Shen Sixiao raised his hands in favor.

Xing Jie is even more comfortable here.

During the Korean War, he became a Marquis due to his meritorious service, and then joined the Military Aircraft Department, ranking second. For Xing Jie, this was already the pinnacle of his life.

However, now another thing happened that made him feel even more peak.

After the second assistant of the cabinet was transferred to the military aircraft department, his status did not endanger him, but was under him.

When such a ranking was placed in front of Xing Jie, Xing Jie was of course very excited and would not have any objection.

Because, for Xing Jie, this is also a disguised elevation!

As for Shen Li and Liu Pinru, the two of them, no matter in the cabinet or the military aircraft department, could not get their hands on the chief assistant or chief executive. It is already a blessing to have the opportunity to touch the second assistant and the second seat.

Now, after being adjusted like this, although there have been some changes in the ranking, it can be said that there is no change in the actual status.

Therefore, these two people will not object.

And the only injured person was Wang Jiaping.

As for Wang Jiaping's arrangement, it was also Zhu Changluo's deliberate arrangement.

The fight between Wang Jiaping and Wang Xijue was too much.

As the second assistant, Wang Jiaping couldn't help the first assistant well, instead, he thought of forming a clique every day to evade the first assistant.

In Zhu Changluo's view, this is a manifestation of not abiding by political rules and greedy for power.

Although, Zhu Changluo is also happy to see his subordinates fighting.

However, what Zhu Changluo wants to see is their competitive attitude when doing things, not their competition for power struggle.

In Zhu Changluo's view, this kind of competition is undermining the overall situation of the imperial court, luring the imperial court to move towards a party struggle that does not ask whether the party is right or wrong.

Zhu Changluo couldn't tolerate this!

After all, it is not empty talk, nor is it a simple four-character expression, that party struggle harms the country.

Whether it is in the Han and Tang Dynasties or in the political civilization of modern times, it is an ideological struggle with internal friction.

This kind of struggle, when it gets fierce, is often a form of party struggle that ignores right and wrong, ignores facts, and only opposes for the sake of opposition.

Zhu Changluo is vigilant about such a struggle and hates it deeply.

He will never allow the "Donglin" and "Eunuch" struggles in the original historical time and space to reappear under his rule.

Therefore, Zhu Changluo also chose Wang Jiaping to perform surgery, hoping that he would wake up, stop being immersed in the power struggle, and be a good minister of Zhu Guo who worked for the court in a down-to-earth manner.

Zhu Changluo's expectations for these veterans are quite high.

After all, there will never be a fool who can reach this step of becoming an extremely human minister after decades of ups and downs in the officialdom.

As long as they are willing to do things in a down-to-earth manner, Zhu Changluo is still willing to give them a chance.

After the discussion was over, Wang Jiaping left in a daze.

His state is different from Wang Xijue and Shen Sixiao who are arrogant and elated.

Wang Xijue and Shen Sixiao almost lost their eyes laughing.

The mouth is almost grinning to the base of the ear, and the political goals of both of them have been achieved.

Therefore, at this time, the two naturally let go of their previous struggles and became old friends who cherish each other.

However, this is all temporary.

The cabinet and the military aircraft department are always in a state of competition, and sooner or later they will still face each other with swords drawn.

However, these are not problems, because the officials have done their part, if they don't fight and are harmonious, then their officials must have achieved the top.

After all, a harmonious political atmosphere is definitely not a good sign for those in power.

Therefore, there is still a need to fight.

As long as there is no indiscriminate fighting, everything will be allowed.

After returning to the shore, Matteo Ricci recuperated for a few days, and his mental state was finally much better.

As soon as his health improved, Matteo Ricci immediately remembered the missionary work!

The crown prince has already given the opportunity, and at this time, he must seize everything while the iron is hot, and he cannot let go.

Therefore, Matteo Ricci hurriedly sent a memorial to Zhu Changluo in the name of the envoy of the Pope of the Taixi Holy See, requesting an audience with His Royal Highness the Crown Prince of Ming Dynasty.

After Zhu Changluo received this memorandum, he chuckled lightly, and told Sun Xian: "Let Matteo Ricci go to Xishan Huangzhuang to meet him. Gu will go to Xishan Huangzhuang to meet those Western scholars tomorrow. Let him come along too. .”

Sun Xian replied: "Yes, the servants are in command."

On the second day, Zhu Changluo's guard of honor left the Forbidden City and went to Xishan Huangzhuang.

At this time, it was already deep winter in the capital, and everywhere was covered with white snow, with occasional dead branches covered with snow or freezing rain that had been frozen into ice crystals.

Wearing a thick cloak, Zhu Changluo got down from Longchao and walked to Xishan Academy.

The teachers and students in the academy had long been waiting in front of the academy gate to welcome Shengjia.

Zhu Changluo exchanged simple greetings with them at the door, and then let everyone disperse.

After all, Zhu Changluo, who was wearing a big cloak, felt chilly in this cold winter, not to mention the teachers and students of Xishan Academy who had been waiting for a long time.

Therefore, Zhu Changluo is very benevolent and let them all go back to their classrooms or laboratories to continue learning and experimenting.

After all, Zhu Changluo also respected education and knowledge.

After arriving at Xishan Academy, not long after Zhu Changluo sat down, Matteo Ricci came, and there were several Thai and Western missionaries with him.

After seeing Zhu Changluo, Matteo Ricci immediately saluted and said, "Foreign minister Matteo Ricci, I greet the Holy Prince of Ming Dynasty."

The rest of the Thai and Western missionaries also imitated the salute.

Zhu Changluo said: "Pingshen."

Matteo Ricci stood up excitedly, then held up a letter of credence, and said, "His Royal Highness, this is the letter of credence presented to you by the Pope Taixi, please have a look."

Sun Xian, who was beside Zhu Changluo, came over, took the letter of credence, and presented it respectfully in front of Zhu Changluo.

Zhu Changluo's letter of credence said: "It's hard work for the priest."

Matteo Ricci looked at the friendly Zhu Changluo, and he couldn't wait to ask: "His Royal Highness, when are you going to allow me to spread the faith of God in Daming?"

Zhu Changluo said: "This matter is still under consideration, and I believe I will give you an answer soon. However, before that, I must first organize people to translate your Catholic scriptures into Ming characters."

"Otherwise, a huge religion without its own scriptures will always be difficult to convince the public. Therefore, I only want to help you and help you complete the translation of the Our Lord Sutra, making it a Buddhist scripture like the "Prajna Tramita Heart Sutra." "The same scripture."

Matteo Ricci was overjoyed after hearing this, "Thank you, Holy Prince! May the Holy Light of God bless you forever."

Zhu Changluo smiled and waved his hands, "No need, Gu has the protection of his ancestors in heaven and earth, and ordinary gods still need Gu's canonization to become an official priest."

After hearing what Zhu Changluo said, Matteo Ricci always felt that something was wrong there, but he couldn't say it, because everything Zhu Changluo said was true.

In Daming, no matter ancient or modern, all gods who want to receive normal sacrifices must be recognized by the Son of Heaven in order to become righteous gods in the world.

Otherwise, it would be a temple for evil gods.

Therefore, if Catholicism wants to spread in Ming Dynasty, the first hurdle to pass is the approval from the imperial power.

Once there is the approval of the imperial power, Catholicism can become the religion of Ming Dynasty unimpeded.

Zhu Changluo continued: "If Gu remembers correctly, it has not been a year or two since Catholicism entered Daming. It should have existed a long time ago."

"It's just that the Catholic Church at that time was very weak and was not valued by others, so it was not developed. Just remember that the name of Catholicism at that time should be Nestorianism."

Matteo Ricci did not expect Zhu Changluo to know the story of Nestorianism. Matteo Ricci quickly explained: "Holy Prince, Nestorianism is true for believing in God. But the reintroduction of Nestorianism has lost the original intention of God. It is just a It’s just a weak branch, the Catholicism led by the Taixi Holy See is the authentic one!”

Zhu Changluo smiled and waved his hands, and said: "I know what you mean, but I also want to make it clear to you. The sects of the world come to my China, and they must obey my Chinese etiquette and implement local Sinicization before they can preach and accept disciples." , become a holy party.”

"Nestorianism is weak and cannot be found. The biggest reason is that Nestorianism cannot adapt to our Chinese etiquette, so it dissipates in the dust of history."

"I intend to allow Catholicism to spread in China, but this is conditional. One of the conditions is Sinicization. I need Catholicism to be sinicized like Buddhism to become my Chinese religion. The Western and Western Holy See has no right to intervene in my Chinese affairs, so that it can establish a legend .”

Matteo Ricci and the missionaries behind him were instantly stunned when Zhu Changluo said that he wanted the Western Holy See to give up control over the Eastern missions.

Without the leadership of the Holy See, is it still Catholicism?

Zhu Changluo looked at their expressions, and he was not in a hurry.

Anyway, it is not him who wants to preach, but these people in front of him.

If they dare to agree to the Sinicization of Catholicism, Zhu Changluo will naturally raise his hands high and give Catholicism a way to survive and let it take root in the land of China.

If so, they still insist that the Western Holy See is the authentic God, and they still follow the order of the Western Holy See.

I'm sorry then.

How can others sleep on the side of the couch?

An uncontrolled religion spreading wantonly on the land of China is trampling on the land of China, which is never allowed!
"Master Li and the missionaries can have a good discussion. If you can accept the proposal, I will build a Catholic oriental ancestral home for you, and order you to be the bishop of the East. From now on, I will fight against the Western and Western Holy See, and have the same respect. god."

After Zhu Changluo said this, he ignored Matteo Ricci and others, because he did not come here today to meet Matteo Ricci.

Today, I came to Xishan Huangzhuang to meet those Thai and Western scholars who traveled across the ocean.

By the way, Zhu Changluo also showed his hand to frighten these distant visitors.

From now on, let them be willing and down-to-earth to be a Daming person and contribute to the industrialization process of Daming.

Zhu Changluo came to the auditorium of Xishan Academy, which was already overcrowded.

At this moment, the auditorium is full of people, and everyone's eyes are focused on the high platform in the center of the auditorium.

They are all looking forward to and waiting for the same person.

And this person is the owner of Xishan Huangzhuang—His Royal Highness the Crown Prince of Ming Dynasty!

Zhu Changluo strolled leisurely to the high platform in the middle of the auditorium, and everyone saluted at this moment: "See the Holy Prince!"

Zhu Changluo glanced at everyone, and said confidently: "Pingshen!"

Everyone replied: "Thank you, Your Highness."

Then, they all got up one after another, stood where they were, and stared at the stage.

Zhu Changluo looked at the group of Thai and Westerners who obviously did not look like Orientals, and said, "I welcome you on behalf of Xishan Academy."

This sentence was passed on to these Thais through the translation on the side.

After hearing Zhu Changluo's friendly greeting, these Thai and Western people responded one after another: "Thank you, Your Highness, Prince."

This sentence is the most important sentence in Chinese that these Thai-Western people learn, so when they say it, they don't need any translation.

Zhu Changluo said with a smile: "I hope that you can learn the language of Ming Dynasty as soon as possible, so that we can communicate without hindrance, so that the thoughts of the East and the West can have a deeper collision."

Zhu Changluo's words made the Taixi people present couldn't help but get excited. Didn't they come to Daming from a long distance to collide with Daming's culture, and then bloom the same brilliant flowers?
Therefore, no matter how difficult Chinese is to learn, they have to work hard, study hard, and strive to pass the language barrier.

"I called everyone here today to ask you a little question. Who knows why there is day and night in a day? Why does the time of day and night always add up to twelve o'clock?"

Zhu Changluo's question was thrown out directly, and everyone present was deep in thought.

In their consciousness, there is no reason for this question at all. This is the law since ancient times, and there is no fact that you can see the result without even a little bit.

However, now that this question is being thrown out, it is natural to need to think carefully before answering it.

The eyes of Galileo standing below were bright. Although he didn't know the answer, at this moment, he was sure that the Crown Prince of Ming Dynasty definitely knew the secret.

Bruno couldn't help thinking about this question. There seems to be a hypothesis in this question, that the earth is rotating by itself, but who can prove this rotation?
Therefore, even if Bruno guessed the answer, he did not dare to answer easily.

Zhu Changluo waited for a moment, but did not answer the question.

A smile rose from the corner of Zhu Changluo's mouth, and Zhu Changluo said loudly: "Because the earth can rotate by itself! When the earth rotates, when the sun shines on one side, it is daytime, and if it does not shine on the other side, it is night."

"I once did an experiment. I adjusted a pair of clocks in Beijing. The time on the pair of clocks shows that the time when the sun rises is always between Mao and Chen, that is, from five o'clock to seven o'clock on the clock. between."

"Gu sent one of the clocks to Ningxia Town. In Ningxia Town, they looked at this clock and compared the rising sun, it turned out to be after seven o'clock."

"Is this a problem with the clock? The answer is definitely not, because when this clock is brought back to the capital, its time will match the time of the clock in the capital again."

"It can be deduced from this that the earth is constantly rotating, some places are illuminated first, and some places are illuminated later. Vision can deceive people, and intuition can also deceive people, but experiments will not deceive people. Time does not lie."

"The earth is slowly rotating like this, from east to west, non-stop!"

After listening to Zhu Changluo's words, everyone present was shocked.

They couldn't help but look at the ground under their feet, and they all had an unreal feeling. Could the ground really be turning?
Why can't I feel it at all?
But then again, if it is really turning, why don't we fall when the earth turns to the back?Why do we all hold the sky above our heads instead of facing the sky with our feet?

How should this be explained?

This question is beyond the scope.

However, Zhu Changluo does not intend to continue to extend this topic here.

Zhu Changluo continued: "The experiment of clocks and watches spans too much territory, and it is difficult to convince people at once. Therefore, Gu Kusi contemplated a new experiment. This experiment can intuitively show the rotation of the earth!"

Hearing that Zhu Changluo said that there is an experiment that can visually show the rotation of the earth, everyone present is boiling.

This is an incredible experiment!
If it really succeeds, then the inertial thinking that the earth will never move since ancient times will be broken by this experiment.

Therefore, everyone present was afraid and looking forward to this experiment. They were extremely anxious and did not know what words to use to express their extremely complicated feelings at the moment.

(End of this chapter)