In addition to Sun Chengzong being restored by Zhu Youxiao, Xu Guangqi, the former right assistant minister of the Ministry of Rites, was also recalled by Zhu Youxiao.

The reason is nothing special. As a science student, among the officials in the late Ming Dynasty, Zhu Youxiao knew best not that Sun Chengzong or Yuan Chonghuan, but that Xu Guangqi, a famous scientist in the history of science.

However, Zhu Youxiao did not ask him to be the official of the Ministry of Rites, but instead asked him to be the left assistant minister of the Ministry of Works. For an official in the Ming Dynasty, although it was a level-level allocation, it had actually been downgraded by one level.

The Grand Secretary often takes officials from the Ministry of Rites and restores Xu Guangqi to the left minister of the Ministry of Works, which means that Xu Guangqi may not have any chance with the cabinet in the future.

But Xu Guangqi is Xu Guangqi after all. As a scholar-type official, Xu Guangqi's desire for power is far less than his curiosity about science.

In fact, Zhu Youxiao was able to call him back because of a drawing.

As soon as he entered the palace to meet, Xu Guangqi did not care about the etiquette of the monarch and his subjects. He took the drawing and asked Zhu Youxiao: "Your Majesty, is there really such a firearm in the world?"

Zhu Youxiao smiled: "Mr. Xu, please see!"

As he said that, Xu Guangqi saw Zhu Youxiao take out a handful of ink-black iron box, pointed at the sparrow that was staying on the white marble pillar outside the hall, and gently buckled it.

Just a bang!

The little yellow gate at the hall gate was so scared that his whole body shivered, and Xu Guangqi was also so scared that his face was pale, but when he looked outside the hall, the sparrow outside the hall had already been beaten to death, and it was broken into pieces.

Xu Guangqi couldn't help but be stunned, thinking that there was such a firearm in the world, without smoke and without gunpowder. It was so small and so delicate, but with a light push, it could make a sparrow five hundred steps away like this!

"Your Majesty, I dare to ask, what is this? With this firearm, the war in Liaodong can be determined, and the problems of the captains are not worth worrying about!"

Xu Guangqi hurriedly bowed to Zhu Youxiao.

"I can't create such a firearm at the moment in the Ming Dynasty. This is a gap between several eras, but the reason I show you is to let you know that there is another science in this world. This science is the basis for the progress of human civilization. I want you to let Xu Guangqi be a master of science in this area and eventually create such a firearm for me."

Zhu Youxiao said again: "Of course, not only to create such guns, I also want to make you Yuan Longping of the Ming Dynasty, so that the people of the Ming Dynasty can truly have food and clothing. Although promoting sweet potatoes and corn can solve the food crisis, if this is used as the staple food for a long time, it will also reduce the average IQ and body of the nation. Only by increasing the yield of rice and wheat rich in amino acids can the people of the Ming Dynasty be able to have food and clothing and have always dominated the world's nations. Do you understand?"

"I don't understand very much."

Xu Guangqi was telling the truth. He didn't expect that the emperor, who only loves woodworking, would say so many things that he had never known in his life. He understood that the emperor was referring to firearms, but who was Yuan Longping, and sweet potatoes and corn. He had seen this thing in FJ. It was indeed good. There were already places that were promoting planting, but what was hybridization, and amino acids, and what was this thing.

Zhu Youxiao smiled proudly. It would be a pleasure to stump a Jinshi and great scientist on both lists, so he said:

"It doesn't matter if you don't understand. Read more books. If you can become a Shujishi, it means you are not stupid. I have many academic and classics in this area here, so I will give them all to you. You can read them carefully after you go back. If you don't understand, you can give them to me by handing in the form of a memorandum. I will help you with the answer. I will inform the cabinet and the ritual supervisor for your convenience."

As he said that, Zhu Youxiao ordered Xiao Huang on the side, "Send the order to the Secretary of Li, and in the future, all the memorials from Mr. Xu will be sent to me."

Xu Guangqi was a little confused now. Seeing that His Majesty was going to read his memorial in person, he hurriedly thanked him. At this time, two small yellow doors came with a box of books: "Your Majesty, this is the book you want to give to Mr. Xu."

Zhu Youxiao nodded and asked Xiaohuangmen to send the books to Xu Shilang's mansion.

Xu Guangqi, who gradually understood Zhu Youxiao's intention, looked at the iron box in Zhu Youxiao's hand and stood up resolutely: "Since that's the case, Your Majesty, I have a ruthless request, please agree."

"Tell me," Zhu Youxiao nodded.

"I want the emperor to use Sun Yuanhua, Bi Maokang and Mao Yuanyi. These three people are both miscellaneous people and Weichen. They all offended Li Jinzhong, but Weichen wants them to work with Weichen to create the firearms in his hand."

After Xu Guangqi said this, he looked at Zhu Youxiao. All the ministers in the court knew that Your Majesty was extremely fond of Li Jinzhong. Now he dared to suggest that Your Majesty use the person Li Jinzhong hates, which will cause His Majesty to be dissatisfied with.

Just when Xu Guangqi was nervous, Zhu Youxiao smiled directly: "It seems that I should set up the Ming Academy of Sciences."

As he said that, Zhu Youxiao turned around and said, "I have everything I have reported to you by my dear friend."

Suddenly, Zhu Youxiao slapped his forehead again: "There is a famous person, I almost forgot. Go and send an order to Xu Xianchun, the commander of the Jinyiwei, to find a person named Song Yingxing for me. No, I am inviting me."

...

Wei Zhongxian, the eunuch and admiral of the East Factory, sat on the chair and sighed, and handed the note in his hand to the Grand Secretary Wei Guangwei with trembling words: "Gemaster Wei, take a look at this."

Since Zhu Youxiao recovered from a serious illness, Huang Liji, the chief assistant of the cabinet, has always been saying that he can't afford to get sick, and even Zhu Youxiao's first morning court has not gone to.

Wei Guangwei and Li Jinzhong had a very good relationship and could be regarded as Wei Zhongxian's confidant. Therefore, after Huang Liji claimed to be ill, Wei Guangwei was in charge of the cabinet, and he was just appointed as the Grand Tutor by Zhu Youxiao.

Therefore, Wei Guangwei was in full swing at this time, as if he was much younger. Seeing Wei Zhongxian sighing, he was a little confused and asked:

"Why are Jiu Qiansui so depressed? Now you are above ten thousand people. Are you not satisfied?"

"It is because I am now below one person and above ten thousand people, so I have to worry. Did Master Wei forget how Liu Jin died during the Zhengde period?"

When Wei Zhongxian was talking, Wei Guangwei had already opened the memorial. The memorial was handed over by Li Mingrui, so he couldn't help but smile and said, "The Little Hanlin Academy has also started to do the work of a censor. These young officials are really getting bolder."

But when Wei Guangwei saw Li Mingrui's content, his face became tight: "This person is not simple. The impeachment words are not just abusing power, nor are they plotting against evil, nor are they corrupt and abuse of power, but they are all heart-blame words! What is the origin of this person?"

"It has been found out that he is a disciple of Sun Chengzong and a third-class Jinshi in the second year of Tianqi." Wei Zhongxian sighed as he said, "I didn't expect that there is such a powerful character in the Hanlin Academy, and he wrote a good article."

"Sun Chengzong?"

Wei Guangwei murmured and asked, "In this way, will this memorial be presented to the imperial court?"

Wei Zhongxian nodded: "Submit, you must submit it, you must submit it immediately. After Your Majesty summons Mr. Xu, I, Mr. Li, will go in person. Otherwise, my life will be unsuccessful!"

As he said that, Wei Zhongxian smiled and said, "Gemaster Wei, you can also ask your disciples to write a memorial to impeach me. This credit cannot be achieved by Sun Chengzong alone!"
Chapter completed!