I'm a big dick

Chapter 259 The Beginning of Chemistry, Under Shen Lang
Originally there was an age limit, but after Xu Guangqi and Sun Yuanhua's explanations, Zhu Youxiao also revised it.If you really want to study hard, you will still have time when you are 40 years old, even 50 years old.

"Long live, we have recruited 75 Confucian and Confucian students, who are temporarily divided into four subjects: Finance and Economics, Farmland Water Conservancy, Mathematical Astronomy, and Gewu." Xu Guangqi cupped his hands and replied: "It's just that the students choose less Gewu, and I think it's not appropriate to force them. .”

These four subjects are divided according to Zhu Youxiao's intention. I originally wanted to take chemistry again, but I felt that it was too advanced.What's more, Zhu Youxiao hasn't compiled this chemistry textbook yet.

If 40, 1661 years later, is used as the beginning of modern chemistry, it is because Boyle first gave a clear definition of elements and advocated that chemistry be regarded as a science.

Now, chemistry is still in the age of alchemy, and there is no way to mention scientific chemistry.

Of course, Zhu Youxiao also wanted to keep it as secret as possible, so that Daming could take the lead in the field of chemistry, which was also the reason why he didn't set up a department publicly.

No one learns to learn things?Is it wrong to understand it as a skill for hard-working craftsmen to make a living?

Zhu Youxiao thought about it, but didn't ask anyone else, so it's not easy to draw conclusions.But what Xu Guangqi said is reasonable, don't force others to learn if you are not interested.

"I'm not in a hurry." Zhu Youxiao waved his hand and said: "The new school has just been established, and it is inevitable that many people will have misunderstandings. The change of old ideas does not happen overnight. Moreover, it will take five or six years at most. The students will almost be able to top it."

Five years or even three years refers to those who have a foundation like Xiao Ye; while ordinary children, with more than six years of culture and mathematics, can almost start to learn physical chemistry.

"Your Majesty, I think we can follow the example of the famous Sanwangmian Middle School in Cologne." Tang Ruowang cupped his hands and said, "We attach importance to the quality education of students, and regard cultivating students' pious and kind life ethics as the main goal."

Kindness is very good, but piety is fine!

Zhu Youxiao didn't categorically refuse, and nodded slightly: "This needs to be decided after discussion. After all, the traditions of the two countries are different, and the thoughts of the people are also different. It is not appropriate to copy them."

Tang Ruowang didn't care too much, the emperor was right!But he has always been curious about His Majesty's Western knowledge, but it is not convenient to ask.

"How's the progress of the translation bookstore recently?" Zhu Youxiao took a sip from his teacup and asked seemingly casually: "It's not easy to find staff, is it?"

Xu Guangqi hurriedly replied: "Jinnige presided over the translation of the book, and invited Ai Julue, Yang Tingyun, Li Zhizao, Wang Zheng, Li Tianjing and others to help. I happen to have a copy here, and Jinnige used my spare time to share with others." translate it."

With that said, he got up and went to find the book, which was still hand-copied, and on the cover it was written that "Kuang Yi" was presented to Zhu Youxiao.

Zhu Youxiao was a little confused when he read the title of the book, so he took it and flipped through a few pages, and couldn't help laughing.

Isn't this "Aesop's Fables", the signature is translated by Jin Nige and Zhang Geng.

Isn't it a bit of a waste of business? What I need urgently are science books, and you are making children's books?Forget it, Xu Guangqi also said that it was leisure time, so there is no need to be too harsh.

Zhu Youxiao shook the book in his hand, and said with a smile: "I'll take it back and look through it, and let the Royal Press publish it by the way!"

Xu Guangqi had no reason not to agree, so he hurriedly bowed and agreed.

At this moment, family members from outside came in to report, and several Jiangnan literati came outside the gate of the mansion. They came to see and ask for advice in the name of Mu Xu Guangqi.

Xu Guangqi's reputation at that time was still quite big. He was famous in the government and the public for "being in charge of the world, writing a lot of books, specializing in God's governance, calendar, law, soldiers and agriculture, and no one to point out the fun of the poor".

Especially in Chongming, Songjiang and other places around Shanghai in later generations, many Confucian scholars admire and worship Lao Xu.

In normal times, Xu Guangqi is willing to meet these young people and give advice on the knowledge of "economical use".

But today the emperor is here, he absolutely dare not.Just as Xu Guangqi told his family to ask the students to come back another day, Zhu Youxiao had already ordered his family to bring the greeting cards.

Zhu Youxiao was still very sensitive about the actions of Jiangnan students.But reading greeting posts is also a random act, he really didn't expect to meet by chance.

But unexpectedly, when Zhu Youxiao saw Xia Yunyi's name, he couldn't help raising his eyebrows.

Zhu Youxiao had been to many places in his previous life. He was either a donkey or a traveler and food lover.

In Shanghai's Guangqi Park, he also visited Xu Guangqi's cemetery, and even remembered the couplets engraved on the stone archway.

In Songjiang, he also visited the cemetery of a father and son of a pair of national heroes.That is Xia Wanchun and his father Xia Yunyi.

Speaking of Xia Wanchun, he is even more famous than his father Xia Yunyi, and he is a model of a hero born out of a teenager. At the age of 14, he joined the army to fight against the Qing Dynasty, and at the age of 16, he died heroically.He became famous in the world because he angrily reprimanded Hong Chengchou.

Zhu Youxiao pondered for a moment, then smiled at Xu Guangqi: "Xu Qing might as well ask them to come in, I just said that they are students of the Beijing Normal University, and they just happened to meet Jiangnan talents."

After saying that, he turned his head and told Wang Tiqian and Lu Jianxing who were standing beside him, "Go to the side hall and wait, Chengcheng will stay here."

Wang Tiqian and Lu Jianxing looked at each other with hesitation.But the emperor had already turned his head away, and the two had no choice but to retreat for the time being.

But they didn't go far, just stood outside the door, and could rush over if there was any movement.

Zhu Youxiao took the tea and changed seats. You are in the upper seat, and Mr. Xu is with the Prime Minister in the lower seat. Is it an insult to other people's IQ?
Even if you can't guess that you are the emperor, and you know that you are noble, how can you speak freely and treat each other sincerely?
Xu Guangqi was also helpless, looking at the emperor's appearance, he thought it was quite amusing.

After a short time, the three young students entered the hall and paid respects to Xu Guangqi.

"You don't need to be too polite." Xu Guangqi was very friendly, and introduced Tang Ruowang to the three of them. When he looked at Zhu Youxiao, he showed hesitation.

"My surname is Shen and my name is Lang, and I'm from the capital." Zhu Youxiao got up and cupped his hands, introducing himself: "In the name of Mr. Xu, I'm here to visit and ask for advice on current affairs."

Xu Guangqi secretly heaved a sigh of relief, Shen Lang, this name sounds okay, it doesn't have anything to do with the royal family.

"I'm Chen Zilong, a student at Songjiang Huating."

"I'm Xia Yunyi, a student at Huating."

"My servant, Xu Fuyuan, is from the same hometown as Brother Chen and Brother Xia."

Looking at Zhu Youxiao's clothes, the three of them also knew that their family background was not simple, that they were either rich or noble.But I didn't think too much about it, what's wrong with being rich, people don't lack manners, and they don't show arrogance.

After the greetings were over, the guests and hosts were seated, and the servants brought tea, and then began to chat.

Xu Guangqi first inquired about the situation of the three of them. All three of them were young and famous, and they were good at poetry and prose, that is, they were traditional literary students.

(End of this chapter)