The First Gongsheng of Ming Dynasty

Chapter 131
Zhang Zhou was accompanied by Xiao Jing when they went out of the palace. After the two left the palace, Xiao Jing followed Zhu Youtang's instructions and drove Zhang Zhou to Qin Tianjian to see the supervisor Wu Hao.

It can be regarded as giving Wu Hao face.

If you are asked to go to Zhang Zhou to study, you must feel that you will lose face, so when Zhang Zhou enters the palace, he will send someone to you and let you ask for advice face to face.

"This Wu Jianzheng is a bit pedantic. He is not very good at being an official. If there is any offense, I must forgive him."

Xiao Jing thought of Wu Hao singing a one-man show alone on the stargazing platform during the sacrificial ceremony that day, letting the emperor and the civil and military ministers blow the cold wind...

Xiao Jing was afraid that something might happen today.

To put it nicely, the emperor is asking someone to come to your door to discuss with you. To put it bluntly, it is called "door-to-door provocation". If Wu Hao can't hold back, it's best to let Zhang Zhou restrain himself.

Let's not be as knowledgeable as that incompetent person.

Zhang Zhou smiled and didn't take it seriously at all.

He came to Qin Tianjian purely because he was forced to help him, because he felt that he seemed to be unable to teach Wu Hao anything, and as for Kanyu Xuankong, he didn't even know how to figure it out.

Who teaches whom?
Qin Tianjian is located on the north side of Mi Lane in Dongjiang, close to Daming Gate and the Yamen of the Ministry of Rites, and directly opposite the gate is the Imperial Hospital...

After Zhang Zhou got off the carriage, he didn't even look at the entrance of the Imperial Hospital.

There are many enemies.

Based on his background, he offended the people from the imperial hospital first, and then the people from the Qin Tianjian. Fortunately, the emperor hadn't let him go to the imperial hospital to give lectures to the group of imperial doctors whose eyes were above the top.

He didn't even pass the Jinshi exam, and he didn't become an official. If he can hide, he should hide first.

The little devil is difficult to deal with.

Xiao Jing took a few Dongchang fans and personally escorted Zhang Zhou into the Qin Tianjian. Wu Hao heard that Zhang Zhou was coming, but he was still very eager to welcome him out.

Seeing Wu Hao's respectful appearance, Zhang Zhou didn't look like Xiao Jing's pedantic and hard-to-talk at all, but rather a respectful student. He could only think that Wu Hao was trying to save face for Dongchangchang.

"Wu Jianzheng, this is Mr. Zhang! The previous earthquake in Xinye, Henan was calculated by him, which won His Majesty's trust." Xiao Jing wanted to set up Zhang Zhou's people first.

The emperor trusted it, and it can accurately measure earthquakes.

I just ask you whether Wu Hao is convinced or not?

If you don't accept it, bear it first, don't make trouble!
Otherwise, you will feel better!
Wu Hao bowed his hands to Zhang Zhou, bowed and said in a big salute, "I've seen Mr. Zhang."

Zhang Zhou felt that Wu Hao didn't seem like the kind of unreasonable person. The other party was polite, so he couldn't be domineering, so he bowed his hands and said: "Wu Jianzheng is polite, Your Majesty just asked me to discuss with Wu Jianzheng and study together. .”

"Two, please come inside."

Wu Hao hurriedly led the way without neglecting at all.

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Entering the Qintianjian, the first thing that catches the eye is the armillary sphere.

Entering the main hall, he saw many large and small instruments. Zhang Zhou felt very familiar with the surrounding environment, because it was a bit like the laboratory of his own workshop, except that the bottles and cans were replaced with some copper and iron ones. shelf.

Wu Hao trotted all the way to where the portrait of the astrologer Patriarch Gan De hung, solemnly opened a wooden box, carefully took out something from it, and walked slowly back to Zhang Zhou.

"This……"

Zhang Zhou looked at Xiao Jing who was on the side, and wanted to ask, why is my telescope here with him?

Xiao Jing said with a smile: "After the situation in the northwest was stabilized, His Majesty specially asked for three telescopes to be taken back, one was left at His Majesty's place, one was given to the Crown Prince, and the other... was sent to the Qin Tianjian."

Wu Hao said with a little surprise in his eyes: "Then...the one who made the telescope should be...this Mr. Zhang, right?"

"Yes."

Xiao Jing felt relieved at once.

Although these two are peers, Zhang Zhou's attainments are obviously much higher than Wu Hao's. Even Wu Hao probably knows it well. Just a telescope...is useful for watching the enemy's situation, but is it not useful for observing the sky?
Let Wu Hao concentrate on it for 100 years, but you can't make it!

Then when you met Zhang Zhou, you were still not polite?

Xiao Jingxin said, I still worry too much.

Wu Hao looked like a student, and asked eagerly: "I don't know Mr. Zhang, how did this thing be made?"

Zhang Zhou was really caught up in the question, the question was ambiguous.

In the end is to talk about the principle?Or motivation?Or talk about the process?
"This..." Zhang Zhou pondered over the words, "It's made of colored glaze. One piece is concave, and the other piece is convex. It will have a miraculous effect when combined in this way. As for the specific principle, it's hard to say. Why don't I make it later?" A better one, send it to Jianzheng Wu?"

Wu Hao was so surprised that he almost jumped up on the spot. He said, "How dare you bother Mr. Zhang? This is already very good."

Xiao Jing pulled Zhang Zhou, and reminded Zhang Zhou with his eyes, don't be fooled by this old boy's temporary politeness.

It's fine if you don't get what he has back, so make one for him?
Look at him frightened!I don't have the ability to fart, so I just want to get benefits.

Zhang Zhou didn't take it too seriously.

If you really want to turn it into an astronomical telescope, the basic principle is to add a few lenses, which is not much more complicated than building a single-tube telescope.

Hands up.

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Then Wu Hao took Zhang Zhou and Xiao Jing to visit Qin Tianjian.

With Zhang Zhou's promise to build a new telescope, and Zhang Zhou's miracle of detecting earthquakes in advance, Wu Hao's respect is from head to toe.

Zhang Zhou almost thought he was the reincarnation of the patriarch hanging on the wall.

Zhang Zhou was also pondering.

This Wu Hao will come to trouble, what is the reason for Xiao Jing to be vaccinated in advance, saying that he does not know how to socialize in officialdom?
"Wu Jianzheng, it seems that you have calculated a lot about the astronomy, so many manuscripts."

What Zhang Zhou saw the most in Qin Tianjian was the observation records.

In addition to the records, there are various calculation processes.

Zhang Zhou felt a headache when he saw the words on it. There were no Arabic numerals, and a lot of data was calculated by Wu Hao's abacus and beads. There were also many trajectories of stars drawn in the scroll.

But because of the limitations of observations in this era, many trajectories are wrong.

This involves the question of the geocentric theory or the heliocentric theory.

Wu Hao sighed: "I have spent half my life trying to figure out the secrets of heaven, but in the end, I can only rely on what is recorded in the books. Ten guesses and nine times are not accurate... Gradually, I don't know whether I should stay in this place."

Zhang Zhou could tell that Wu Hao was an idiot.

If you want to use calculus to calculate the fate of the country and know the future... It is not a crime of war, you are trying in the wrong direction.

Give you an armillary sphere, and treat yourself as a demigod.

Xiao Jing heard Wu Hao complaining about himself there, for some reason, he felt very refreshed.

The more incompetent Wu Hao is, the more it shows that Zhang Zhou is capable, and at the same time, it also shows that the emperor's vision is accurate...Of course, it will bring him less trouble for Xiao Jing, because he only needs to curry favor with Zhang Zhou alone.

Xiao Jing smiled and said: "Mr. Zhang, why don't you mention something?"

Zhang Zhou said: "But I don't know how to do it."

"what?"

Wu Hao on the side was taken aback.

Xiao Jing originally wanted to brag about it, but was a little confused by Zhang Zhou's words.

Zhang Zhou sighed: "Wu Jianzheng, the direction of our efforts is inconsistent. You are measuring the secrets of the heavens, and I am trying to figure it out. You pay attention to the principles of law, and everything is in a reasonable calculation, while I am talking about the principles of heaven." Forewarning signs, if there is no warning on my side, I will not know what will happen in the future if I am killed."

"Can it still be like this?" Wu Hao was dumbfounded.

By a sign from heaven?What kind of speculation is this?Why didn't I see every sign, only you saw it?God only sent signs to you?
God is partial too?

Zhang Zhoudao: "However, I think there is a problem with your calculation process. It is like this. If you think that the sun is the center, and Taibai, Sui Xing, and the earth under our feet are all revolving around the sun, you can see if you do the calculation. Can you make it smoother?"

If you can't help metaphysically, then provide some parameters.

"No." Wu Hao said firmly, "Someone once said the same thing as Mr. Zhang, but how could it be possible to travel around the sun when the moon is full and the moon is weak?"

Zhang Zhou said with a smile: "What if only the moon is an exception? By the way, those stars are also divided into different types. Only a few of them orbit the sun, and the rest... how should I put it? You can do the calculations according to what I said, maybe there are some stars." Different answers."

There are many things that Zhang Zhou can't explain to Wu Hao.

It's like why these planets on the earth revolve around the sun, and where are those stars... Can you really explain it clearly?For Zhang Zhou, he only needs to provide parameters. As for why this is the case, let’s ask God!
"Then let's do the math?"

"Ah."

After receiving Zhang Zhou's encouraging reply, Wu Hao really sat down, took out the abacus, paper and pen, and compared them with the results of previous calculations.

After a while, when Xiao Jing was about to ask Wu Hao about the calculation results, Zhang Zhou gave him a hand.

"This……"

Xiao Jing didn't understand the situation.

We came here as guests, and the Lord received us halfway through, and got some pointers, but it was so counted by no one else.

You can count on it after you send us away!
Zhang Zhou made a gesture with a smile, meaning let's not disturb him, let's go, we don't care what he is doing.

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Xiao Jing and Zhang Zhou left the Qin Tianjian.

Xiao Jing looked back, frowned and said: "He hasn't followed up until now, what is he doing?"

Zhang Zhoudao: "Eunuch Xiao, I heard that there are painting idiots and martial arts idiots before. They are all obsessed with one thing to the point of ecstasy. He should be called an idiot, right?"

"Hehe." Xiao Jing smiled wryly.

You are so funny.

Being treated coldly, are you still joking here?
Zhang Zhou said with a smile: "This Supervisor Wu seems to be very devoted to his job. Why does Mr. Xiao think that he will not be an official?"

"Ugh!"

Xiao Jing sighed.

It was only then that Wu Hao roughly explained the matter of Wu Hao leaving the emperor and ministers on the altar of heaven and earth: "...for the sake of a result, he ignored the cold wind of the emperor and his colleagues, and today's incident, do you think he is a person who knows how to advance and retreat?"

Zhang Zhou said with a smile: "Maybe he just doesn't want to lose face in front of others, so he is so serious."

Xiao Jing was surprised by this comment, he said: "Mr. Zhang, you don't need to praise him. Didn't you know the earthquake in Henan in the end? Did he calculate any valuable fortune?"

Zhang Zhou wanted to say that he didn't calculate it, not because he couldn't do it.

It's because...it's impossible to measure.

"Eunuch Xiao, please trouble you, I've been out for a long time, I should go back." Although he didn't get Wu Hao's hospitality, Zhang Zhou felt that he could just go home early.

Xiao Jingdao: "Mr. Zhang, I have something to tell you. Your Majesty asked Wang Ji, a bachelor, and Liu Ji and Liu Shidu to hold a visit to the same imperial examinations before the end of the year. You must attend at that time."

Zhang Zhou asked curiously, "Why?"

Xiao Jing smiled and said: "Your Majesty is also thinking about your reputation. Our family will also explain the situation to Wang Xueshi and Liu Shidu in advance, so that they can take care of you. Thanks to their praise, you will be among the scholars of the same department in the future." , and you won’t run into too many troubles.”

"is it?"

Zhang Zhou smiled wryly.

The emperor took great pains.

Knowing that he didn't attend the Luming Banquet at the beginning, and didn't visit the master after he arrived in Beijing, and also knowing that he had caused some unpleasantness with scholars from all over the world and even scholars from Jiangnan because of his too publicity... He also specially arranged to meet.

There are many people who are popular, and there are many people who are jealous of him and regard him as a target.

There is no reason for Tang Yin to be unrestrained in history, because Jiangnan Jieyuan really attracts attention wherever he goes. Tang Yin is just addicted to this feeling of being admired and ecstatic, and in the end he was reported by others because of his high profile. , and then fell straight from the top of the mountain to the ground, and from then on, he could only change his way of life.

Zhang Zhou wanted to say, this is not helping me.

No matter how much Wang Jia and Liu Ji praise me, I guess I will climb to the same height as Tang Yin, and all kinds of people are waiting to kick me off the cliff behind their backs.

"Can you not go?" Zhang Zhou asked.

Xiao Jing heard that Zhang Zhou didn't really want to cause trouble, but he didn't seem to have the right to decide: "If Mr. Zhang has any concerns, we can send someone to go with you later. Your Majesty is also thinking of you."

The emperor's heart.

Regardless of the outcome, you should go.

Zhang Zhou nodded. Originally, he had met Tang Yin before the taboo meeting, but with this so-called visiting meeting, it is estimated that he would never see Tang Yin.

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The worship meeting for Juren in the south of the Yangtze River is scheduled on the 28th of the twelfth lunar month.

Just years ago.

It can be regarded as going to pay homage to the teacher for an early year, and at the same time go to socialize and invigorate interpersonal relationships, and this time all the candidates who went there this time were the candidates of the Jiangnan Township Examination in the 11th year of Hongzhi, and no one else would be invited.

Tang Yin was also studying behind closed doors a few days ago.

Because Zhang Zhou's high-profile aroused his fighting spirit, he devoted himself to preparing for the exam.

It was at this time that Xu Jing brought the news of this visit.

"...Only you are qualified to go. I am not an undergraduate student, so I am not invited." Xu Jing said with a smile, "This time, Zhang Bingkuan must go."

Tang Yin shook his head: "Before the test, so what if we meet?"

Xu Jing was very surprised and said, "Didn't you always want to compare him?"

Tang Yindao: "In terms of poetry, I think I can't write better than him. In terms of talent, I have already lost a lot in the Jiangnan provincial examination, and I also heard that even the epidemic in the capital has something to do with him...he is because of rushing It was only when I went to the capital to prevent and treat the acne epidemic that I missed the Luming Banquet."

"Who said that? It's definitely a rumor! He is a scholar, not a doctor!" Xu Jing seems to be very sure about this.

On Tang Yin's face was a kind of desolation: "It was said by the seat teacher Liu Hanlin, do you think I should believe it?"

"That……"

Xu Jing heard it.

If Liu Ji said so, then Zhang Zhou was responsible for the prevention and control of the epidemic, so he probably didn't run away.

(End of this chapter)