Great Ming Dynasty Wen Chao Gong

Chapter 46 Warnings from an Elderly Person in the Workplace

Zhang Xiao did not immediately start making hot air balloons. Because Yuci's house has been decided, he is busy moving into a new residence. Although the new house is basically fully equipped, there are always many areas that need to be adjusted.

Although it is not a big mansion, it still has a separate courtyard. Along with it, there were some servants. Zhang Xiao didn’t know if there might be someone among them who was sent to keep an eye on him, but if he knew about it, Zhang Xiao would pretend not to know. He was too smart for this kind of thing. It will embarrass everyone.

After being busy with the chores of moving to a new home, Zhang Xiao then started writing. He did not start writing "On Sea Power" immediately, but took out the long-stopped Timur chapter on the rise of great powers. I have written about the battle between Timur and Osman before, and it has just begun. Zhang Xiao continued writing along the previous story line, clearly describing the formations and military strength comparisons of both sides in the Battle of Ankara. He wrote the battle process in as much detail as possible, and also talked about Timur's victory after the victory. Disposition of the Ottoman Empire.

While I was writing, the servant outside the door came to report that a distinguished guest was coming.

Zhang Xiao hurriedly went out and saw that it was Chen Ju and Eunuch Chen who were here in person.

"Eunuch Chen, you can take the time to come and be a guest in my humble home, and it will make it shine. However, I have just moved here and it is still quite messy. Please don't be offended, father-in-law." Zhang Xiao hurried up to greet me.

"The new home has a new atmosphere. Can Zhang Shidu show me around?" Chen Ju asked.

"This is my honor, but the yard is not big. There are just a few rooms. There is a small pond and pavilion in the middle yard, which can be used to cool off in the summer." Zhang Xiao introduced, pointing to his new home.

"As long as Zhang Shidu is satisfied," Chen Ju said.

"This is a gift from your majesty. Every inch of land in the capital is valuable. I am so grateful that I can't help but shed tears of gratitude. Eunuch Chen, would you like to go sit in the main hall and have some tea?" Zhang Xiao said.

"Let's go to the main hall. I happen to have something to talk to Zhang Shidu about." Chen Ju said.

The two entered the main hall, with Chen Ju sitting at the main seat and Zhang Xiaojing accompanying him.

"Your Majesty has received the sketches of the things you posted, as well as the outline of the "On Sea Power", and is quite satisfied with it. I just feel that you need to pay attention to some aspects, and if there are some, you have to To put it bluntly," Chen Ju said seriously.

"I'm all ears." Zhang Xiao said.

"The Holy One still values ​​you, but there are some aspects that you still need to pay attention to. You know a lot here, but you also need to know that although there are so many things in the world, you must do them one by one. You must also read books one by one. When writing, things should be done one by one, and when one thing is done, do the next thing." Chen Ju said.

"I understand." Zhang Xiao nodded.

"Zhang Shidu is talented and intelligent. Chen will not say any more. Your Majesty actually still has some doubts about this hot air balloon. This thing is floating in the sky. In addition to indicating the location, does it have any practical use?" Chen Ju asked. .

"After the hot air balloon flies, it can float far away and can be used for reconnaissance, transportation or throwing things. If the enemy has never seen a hot air balloon, it can also scare them. The hot air balloon can also be fixed and rise continuously. , and let the soldiers use telescopes to detect the enemy's situation." Zhang Xiao explained.

"Telescope? Is it the thing that the Fo Lang robot paid tribute to before? Can the long tube one see the mirror in the distance clearly?" Chen Ju asked.

"That's the telescope." Zhang Xiao confirmed.

"Then this hot air balloon can also be used as a military weapon. You should study it carefully. According to what you said in the memorial, start small and don't make it so big that it can't fly." Chen Ju said.

"I have another request, which is that when the balloon is tested, a relatively large open space will be needed. People will come to watch out of curiosity, and someone will be needed to maintain order." Zhang Xiaoxian stated his worries and requests in advance. "No problem. When your balloon is big enough, just tell me. I want to come and take a look. There is one more thing. His Majesty also ordered that you write the treatise on sea power slowly. If you are interested in it, If you have any thoughts on the development of the navy of the country or the Japanese naval battles, you can write a separate memorial." Chen Ju said.

"I sincerely follow the imperial edict. Then I will first select the important and important things and write them into a memorial. Eunuch Chen, in the past few days, I have also written several chapters about the rise of a great power, the Timurid Kingdom. After writing, I will present it to Your Majesty. Eunuch Chen, do you want to read it?" Zhang Xiao asked.

"That's good. Just write it well and I won't read it." Chen Ju said goodbye.

Zhang Xiao also calmed down his pounding heart.

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The guests left, and Zhang Xiao continued to write the story of Timur. After Timur wiped out all the dissatisfied powerful countries, he set his sights on the Ming Dynasty. However, during the battle, he suddenly died in the army. This led to the collapse of the empire established by Timur.

Zhang Xiao was writing when the servant hurried over again.

"Report to the master, there is a visitor outside the door, saying that he is an old friend of the master, named Dong Qichang." The servant reported

Road.

"Oh, Editor Dong is here. Please invite him in quickly. No, I'll invite him in." Zhang Xiao put down his pen and hurried to the door.

"Brother Dong, you're fine." Zhang Xiao greeted warmly.

"Brother Xian, I, Dong, have finished the illustration. You can see if you are satisfied with it. I also specially painted a landscape painting, and I will give it to brother Xian this time." As Dong Qichang spoke, he patted his back. box.

"Brother Dong's painting is still lacking, so let's go sit in the main hall. I also want to see Brother Dong's masterpiece." Zhang Xiao took the box and led Dong Qichang towards the main hall.

In the main hall, Zhang Xiao opened the box, picked up Dong Qichang's paintings and admired them.

“I’ve heard for a long time that Brother Dong’s landscape paintings are excellent, but I didn’t expect that Brother Dong’s paintings of characters are also lifelike. The appearance of Cortez is indeed painted with charm, and the armor of Fo Langji is also very similar. ." Zhang Xiao praised.

"It's just a small skill, not worth mentioning. Brother Xian, you can take a look at the painting at the back. Dong has never seen this scenery with his own eyes. I wonder how Brother Xian looks like he painted it?" Dong Qichang said.

Zhang Xiao picked up the paintings at the back and looked at the Aztec pyramid painted by Dong Qichang, at the outline of the city of Tenochtitlan drawn by Dong Qichang, and at the gloomy painting painted by Dong Qichang. jungle. Although the details will definitely not be accurate, the general appearance is correct, especially in terms of artistic conception.

"Brother Dong's paintings are really ingenious. The paintings above are roughly the same as those in reality." Zhang Xiao said.

"Oh? Brother Zhang Xian has also been to Mexico in person?" Dong Qichang asked in surprise.

"No, no, it's just that I live in Nanyang, and I have seen many paintings by Fo Lang Jiren, and they are generally consistent with the paintings by Dong Bianxiu." Zhang Xiao quickly explained forcefully.

(End of this chapter)