Great Ming Dynasty Wen Chao Gong

Chapter 80: Learn more about plants, trees, insects and fish

A month later, at Zhang Xiao’s home.

Zhang Xiao and Lu Zhang were preparing the content for class the next day.

"Master, is this really okay? Just take these pictures and these toys and teach?" Lu Zhang asked with some worry, looking at the dozens of paintings and various utensils in front of him.

"Then what else can we do? I have specifically confirmed that His Highness is only six years old now. You can't tell him the story of Tamerlane. Although the Dragon Son and Grandson are certainly extremely intelligent, after all, His Highness It's too young. I've already said hello to Mr. Dong, and he's also teaching some elementary school content first," Zhang Xiao said.

"I'm just afraid that His Royal Highness, the eldest son of the Emperor, will suffer a lot. Now we have to learn to recognize objects and remember things together." Lu Zhang said.

"Mr. Lu, you are talking too much. Since Your Majesty asked me to teach the two princes together, it must be His Majesty's deep intention. You must also keep the backup copies of these paintings and tools. If there is any damage, you will still need to I'll make it up immediately," Zhang Xiao said.

"The student made a mistake. Please forgive me, my boss. I have prepared several sets of drawings and equipment these days." Lu Zhang replied.

"By the way, prepare the manuscript for the Ottoman chapter, and keep a copy of the manuscript." Zhang Xiao then ordered.

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The next day, Zhang Xiao rushed to the palace early, handed in the manuscript of the Ottoman chapter, and then rushed to the school to prepare for class.

When it was time for class, Zhang Xiao took a deep breath and walked into the school. The situation was better than expected. The eldest son and the third son of the emperor were already sitting in their seats.

Zhang Xiao saluted, and the two highnesses returned the salute.

"His Royal Highness, the eldest son of the Emperor, and His Highness the Third Highness, I am Zhang Xiao, the Attendant of the Hanlin Academy. I have been ordered by the Emperor to teach you two today. This class mainly talks about geography. In order to facilitate the explanation, I will use some props and paintings to demonstrate. This is Wei Chen made a homemade globe, please take a look at it and allow me to explain it." Zhang Xiao put the globe that he had worked hard to make these days on the table.

The eldest son of the emperor walked up and looked at the ball with curiosity. He also imitated Zhang Xiao and turned the globe.

"Mr. Zhang, is this the size of the world? Then where is the Ming Dynasty and where are the two capitals on the map?" asked the eldest son of the emperor.

"His Royal Highness, the eldest son of the Emperor, the territory of the Ming Dynasty is roughly in this range. Beijing City is here, Nanjing City is here, this is the Fusang Kingdom, this is the Folangji Kingdom, and this is Samarkand." Zhang Xiao pointed out two The locations of the two capitals and several other place names were also named.

The eldest son of the emperor then slowly turned the globe, as if he was deeply engraving this globe in his mind.

"Mr. Zhang, can you give me another globe? I want to keep looking at it." The emperor's eldest son requested.

"This globe is relatively large. I intend to keep it here in the school. If your Highness needs it, I also have several smaller ones at home that are easy to carry around. I will give them to His Royal Highness the eldest son next time." Zhang Xiao said. "Then thank you Mr. Zhang. Mr. Zhang, what does the word 'to be nuclear' written on the bottom of the globe mean?" asked the eldest son of the emperor.

"Rong Chen reported back that the other parts of the globe were marked on the globes paid tribute by the Western Yi people, but the southern part was marked by the Yi people as a continent. But when I was in Nanyang, I had a different picture of the South hidden in my home. On the map, I boldly drew it in the same way as the family heirloom map. However, this southern continent has never been truly explored by the Xiyi people. I only have an old map in my family, as well as the handed down map of this big island. Some legends have no real evidence. So I still follow the drawing method of the old pictures at home, but still have to mark them for verification." Zhang Xiao explained.

When Zhang Xiao was making a globe a few days ago, the world map in his mind looked too clear. He really didn't want to draw the obviously wrong southern continent on the world map of this time and space, so he simply drew it according to his mind. The correct memory in the drawing of the globe. As for how I know this, I can only rely on the Nanyang family's book collection that I made up.

"So that's it. Since Mr. Zhang has a hidden map in his home, it means that this big island should really exist. We, the Ming Dynasty, should also send people to explore it clearly. We can't let the Folangji people get there first." said the eldest son of the emperor.

"Brother, why are you and Mr. Zhang talking so seriously about this big ball? This ball doesn't look fun." The third prince looked at Zhang Xiao and Huang who had been chatting with a cute look. eldest son.

"Third brother, this is not an ordinary ball, this is the world." said the eldest son of the emperor.

After hearing this, Concubine Zheng, who was listening nearby, almost lost her grip on the teacup in her hand. However, she quickly calmed down her emotions, looked at Emperor Wanli who was eavesdropping carefully and didn't notice her, and slowly put the cup on the table.

"Mr. Zhang, is the world so big as a ball like this? Where are the sun, moon and stars?" asked the eldest son of the emperor.

"Reporting to His Royal Highness, the eldest son of the Emperor, the sun, moon and stars, like the earth we live on, are floating in the vast sky of the universe. The universe is boundless, and the starlight that humans see is actually very, very far away from us." Zhang Xiao said .

"Oh, that's how it is. From now on, on clear moonless nights, I will take a good look at the starry sky and see the vastness of the universe." said the eldest son of the emperor.

"Mr. Zhang, what are you and your brother talking about? I can't understand it. Can you tell me something easier to understand?" The clear-eyed third prince next to him had become even clearer. He couldn't help but interrupt the conversation. Two people talking loudly.

"Your Highness, the eldest son of the Emperor, just now had a question to ask. We chatted a little more for a while, and now we will start the class as usual. Each of you two has a copy. There are some pictures on it, which are some products and scenic spots in the Ming Dynasty and around the world. Pictures of ancient ruins. Next, I will explain them one by one. Your Highnesses may have seen these things, but please be patient and listen to my introduction one by one. If there is anything you still don’t understand after listening to my lecture, I will explain it slowly and in detail. Your Highness, the eldest son of the Emperor, I would like to apologize to you. Because His Highnesses are also attending classes together, the history of the Timurid Kingdom is behind them." Zhang Xiao said.

"I will listen to whatever Mr. Zhang says. Don't worry about it, Mr. Zhang. I already have a copy of your book on the history of the Timur Kingdom. I will discuss it with Mr. Zhang when I have time." said the eldest son of the emperor.

"Okay, your highnesses, please take a look at these pictures first. This is what a Franco warrior looks like. This is what an Aztec warrior looks like. This is what several animals in the American continent look like. This one is It's called American bison, and this one is called alpaca... These are the foods grown by the Aztecs and other Native Americans. They are called corn, sweet potatoes, and potatoes. We have never seen these things in real form, but they are still I have seen the paintings painted by Fo Langji..."

In this way, Zhang Xiao gave a natural history lesson to the two princes.

(End of this chapter)