Coming to Daming in the summer, Leonardo da Vinci felt as if he had come to the place of his dreams.

He had long been mentally prepared for the prosperity of Daming, but when he really came to this magical land and understood everything here, he was still deeply shocked and even fascinated.

The rushing trains, the occasional airplane, the handy bicycle, all these things are not seen in Europe.

There is also the discipline that is deeply rooted in everyone's bones, no one defecates in the open, there is no random destruction of order, the people, the nobles live in peace, and it is rare to see any nobles who will oppress the people.

The advanced civilization of the entire Ming Dynasty was one era ahead of Europe.

After coming to Daming, his entourage was arranged by Her Royal Highness the Princess of Daming to learn Daming characters in the basic class of Daming Taixue at the foot of Jilong Mountain.

When they were in Crete, Europe, these children mainly learned oral language and accounting, with a very clear goal, which was to train them to become traders in the Ming and European trade in the future.

But after coming to Daming, they need to learn more deeply about Daming's culture.

Leonardo da Vinci was an illegitimate child, and although his father was a lawyer, he did not have the financial resources to cover the expenses of his studies.

Thankfully, Her Royal Highness the princess of Daming financed his living expenses in Daming, so that he could learn the culture of Daming with the Medici brothers and his good friend Ludovico without worries.

In Leonardo da Vinci's heart, this princess was as beautiful as a virgin, full of charm and worthy of respect.

Sadly, his Madonna had returned to Europe a few months earlier, leaving him with only a bank account from which he could receive two silver coins a month for his living expenses.

When autumn came, I thought that the maid had sent him brand new clothes, which were so exquisite and warm, so that Da Vinci could still feel the warmth of his soul in this distant Ming Dynasty.

If there is anything that he is not satisfied with in Daming's life, it is only one point, he has always wanted to go to the Polytechnic Institute, but he has not joined the Daming nationality, so he is not eligible to enter the Polytechnic Institute.

According to the laws of the Ming Dynasty, he is only 14 years old this year, and he will not be eligible to apply for Ming nationality until he is at least 16 years old.

He was already a little impatient, he was not willing to learn the political wisdom of the Ming Dynasty, learn the long culture of the Ming Dynasty, and learn the legal knowledge that could be learned in Europe like those princes.

He prefers to study architecture, mathematics, geometry, anatomy, physiology, zoology, botany, astronomy, meteorology, geology, geography, physics, optics, mechanics, invention, civil engineering, etc., which are truly fascinating.

Now, even painting and music have given up, and most of his living expenses, two silver coins a month, are used to buy various books on the market.

It's just that the books on the market, even if they have some science and engineering knowledge, are not systematic.

But the clever Leonardo da Vinci relied on this, and he already felt that his knowledge in all aspects had been enriched a lot.

He is like a sponge produced by the Ming Dynasty, absorbing all kinds of knowledge.

But he still didn't feel satisfied, because the more he learned all aspects of science and engineering knowledge, the tip of the iceberg outside the knowledge system had already fascinated him.

He wanted to study more deeply, but Her Royal Highness had returned to Europe, and no one could help him.

He was afraid that when he grew up, even if he had the opportunity to study again, he would fall far behind others.

After living in Daming for a few months, he has learned more about Daming from all aspects. Knowing a situation like his own, no one can help him except for the Emperor Majesty, who is high above.

But it was almost impossible for a child of such a foreign race to have a relationship with His Majesty the Emperor.

He had been waiting for a chance, a chance that would allow him to change his fate, and now, that opportunity was coming.

At the end of each year, the Taixue Society holds another annual meeting, and at this time, His Majesty the Emperor will come to Taixue to meet with outstanding students and those alternate officials.

And Leonardo da Vinci knew that if he wanted to impress His Majesty, he had to have something that would attract His Majesty.

For this reason, Leonardo da Vinci carefully prepared for a long time and drew some sketches of his vision.

There were double-hull battleships, pontoons that could be rotated, drainage channels that he had carefully conceived, and new types of submarines.

In addition to these plans, which require a lot of research to realize, he also came up with a thesis that is enough to attract many people, that is, the moon itself cannot shine, and the moon's light comes from the sun.

He believed that his whimsical ideas would definitely impress His Majesty the Emperor and allow him to join the Ming nationality.

Fourteen-year-old Leonardo da Vinci didn't know that in fact, from the beginning of his life, he had already been concerned by His Majesty the Emperor.

Zhu Zhanji did not directly interfere in his affairs because he found out that this Leonardo da Vinci had regarded Yongheng as his own virgin, and he had said more than once that he wanted to become a knight of Yongheng.

Under such circumstances, Zhu Zhanji no longer has to bother with entrapping his child, saving him from facing more jealousy.

However, Zhu Zhanji has been secretly paying attention to this famous university scholar who is suspected of crossing over.

He knows very well how much this big bull who has research results in dozens of industries that are beyond the limitations of the times can play a big role in the future if he is given the right guidance.

Jin Yiwei had been secretly monitoring him, and any of his conjectures and assumptions, including composition, would be quickly copied and sent to Zhu Zhanji as long as he recorded them.

And recently, Jin Yiwei has also noticed that he is deliberately sorting out his design drawings, as if he wants to give these things to someone.

This made Jin Yiwei immediately nervous, because many of his conjectures and designs were praised by many research institutes in Xiamaqiao, and many researchers began to conduct verification tests based on his designs.

If these things get out, they can definitely accelerate the rapid development of those small countries in certain industries.

However, Jin Yiwei investigated and investigated, but did not find the object of suspicion.

Leonardo da Vinci's life circle is very simple, and their young students have not had much social activity at all.

In addition to often getting together with a few friends, Da Vinci spent most of his time studying in Taixue Basic College, and on holidays, although he would visit around Yingtianfu, he had no contact with anyone.

The day before Zhu Zhanji was going to Taixue, Da Vinci sorted out all the manuscripts and put them away, and then drank half a bottle of wine very nervously, so that he could get drunk and sleep well.

Jin Yiwei only realized at this time that he had put an oolong, this Da Vinci did not collude with anyone, but just wanted to use these studies to open the door for himself.

These manuscripts, the designs, seem to be intended for His Majesty.

When Zhu Zhanji got this report, he couldn't help laughing, and instructed Li Zifeng to say: "Tomorrow, your Jinyi guard will be more lenient with this little guy, so that he will have a chance to come to me." Tell me not to hurt this treasure of mine. ”

Early the next morning, Leonardo da Vinci woke up early and went to the school bathhouse to take a hot bath, dressing himself up refreshingly.

His mood was very nervous, in the Ming Dynasty, His Majesty the Emperor was a more noble existence than God.

If you don't impress him today, but you offend him, maybe you will be expelled from the Ming Dynasty and let him return to Europe.

If he returned to Europe, he would never have learned this advanced knowledge again.

Moreover, if you offend Her Royal Highness's father, will the princess not like her because of this?

This made Leonardo da Vinci flinch a little, but soon, he adjusted his mood again. Although it was a bit risky, he wanted to systematically learn science and engineering knowledge rather than wasting time in these statecraft.

Because he is not a prince, he does not have his own country to manage, and he does not want to be an official, he just wants to do more research.

The weather was not beautiful on this day, although there was no snow in the sky, but the temperature was very low.

All the students waiting in Taixue shivered in the cold wind, but none of them complained.

Being able to get close to His Majesty the Emperor is not a common thing for most students.

Da Vinci came to the predetermined position, and he couldn't help but be a little disappointed in his heart. Because most of their basic supplementary schools are studied by some foreign princes, they are relatively young, and the positions arranged are relatively backward.

Moreover, the positions in the front row were those of the princes, and Leonardo da Vinci was almost arranged in the last position. Even if His Majesty the Emperor is there in person, he can only see His Majesty from many people.

Of course, what he didn't know was that because Zhu Zhanji deliberately wanted to give him a chance to get closer, he also specially arranged the procedure for meeting with a different prince today.

Before Zheng, that is, at two o'clock in the afternoon in the later generations, Zhu Zhanji's special car with the Daming Dragon Flag drove into the campus of Taixue.

As soon as Zhu Zhanji got off the bus, more than 5,000 teachers and students from all over the school saluted in unison. "I have seen His Majesty the Emperor of the Ming Empire, long live the emperor, long live long live."

Not far away, Leonardo da Vinci met the most powerful emperor in the world for the first time.

He is tall and straight, not angry, and although he is in his sixties, he looks like he is middle-aged.

He has a natural momentum in him, and among thousands of people, he will always be the most attractive one.

While in Europe, he had met the Pope in Florence. In his mind, the agent of God was nothing more than a rotten old man, but His Majesty the Emperor was like a god.

After His Majesty the Emperor got out of the car, he accepted the salute of all the teachers and students of the school, and did not enter the auditorium directly, but came to the different phalanxes in turn, and talked to some of the student representatives and encouraged them.

The phalanx, who had been received, began to line up into the auditorium under the arrangement of the lecturer to wait for His Majesty's lecture.

Soon, His Majesty the Emperor came to the front of their basic academy, and Leonardo da Vinci, like the other students, looked at His Majesty with adoring eyes.

It was he who built the most powerful empire in the world.

It was he who made it possible to start a large trade between countries all over the world.

It was he who guided the development of science and technology in the whole world.

It was he who maintained the order of this talk.

Before coming to Daming, Leonardo da Vinci had no idea how big the world was.

After coming to Daming, he determined that there are five continents and four oceans in this world, and there are countless small islands in the endless ocean.

Before coming to Daming, he knew how advanced the world was, and thought that Florence and Crete were first-class prosperous places.

But when I came to Daming, I learned that Daming now almost doesn't use horse-drawn carriages, all kinds of cars, bicycles, trains, tractors, and even airplanes flying in the sky.

The use of electricity has opened up a new world, a light can make a room as bright as daytime, and Yingtianfu, which has installed street lights, is a city that never sleeps.

In Europe, the aristocracy also lived a backward life, and they were not even as advanced and happy as the ordinary people of the Ming Dynasty.

It has the most advanced technology, the most delicious food, the most peaceful environment, and the most efficient government in the world.

And everything, it was brought by this majesty.

He has already studied history and knows that although the Ming Dynasty was richer than ordinary countries fifty years ago, the degree of richness was also very limited.

The rapid development of the Ming Dynasty is mainly due to the achievements of the last 50 years.

In the Ming Dynasty, everyone was satisfied, only the original Confucianism felt lost.

In the past, Taixue, which was the base of Ming officials, had more than 10,000 students fifty years ago, but now, if you don't count the attached schools of the princes of other kings, the number is less than 5,000.

Although Confucianism is still the spiritual essence of the Ming Dynasty, officials who only understand Confucianism have no chance to hold important positions at all.

Any official must have professional skills.

However, these foreign people want to learn professional skills, but they can't.

Today, at the forefront are the Prince of Ceylon and several princes who excel in their studies. The reason why the Prince of Ceylon was placed at the front was mainly because the Kingdom of Ceylon dug up a huge sapphire some time ago, and this sapphire was presented to His Majesty the Emperor by the Kingdom of Ceylon.

Lan Guifei likes this gem very much, which can make Lan Guifei happy, and His Majesty the Emperor is naturally happy, so a batch of retired flintlock pistols was specially approved and given to Ceylon for free.

Leonardo da Vinci was so nervous that he touched the manuscript in his arms with his hand and took it out.

His Majesty has finished receiving him and is ready to leave. He couldn't miss the moment, so he withdrew from the phalanx, trying to go around from the side to the front.

A young lecturer in charge of maintaining order shouted in a low voice, "Leonardo, what do you want to do?" ”

Leonardo da Vinci pretended not to hear, raised the manuscript in his hand, rushed forward to read it, and shouted loudly: "Your Majesty, the small people have a design to present your Majesty." ”

He was very surprised that those Jinyi guards who were usually advertised as fierce did not stop him, probably because he was young and did not make them nervous.

He was lucky because His Majesty's eyes were drawn to him. The pair of sharp eyes that seemed to pierce people's hearts swept around Leonardo da Vinci's body, and then said, "Let him come." ”

The two strong men of the brocade guards had already stopped Da Vinci, but they didn't move, they just touched him from top to bottom, and they didn't find any murder weapons, so they let him go.

Leonardo da Vinci took a deep breath and calmed his mind. But the closer he got to His Majesty the Emperor, the more nervous he became, and he even felt that his ears had lost their function, and he could not hear the sound outside, only his own heartbeat.

Da Vinci woke up from this confusion when he was held down by a strong man on the shoulder, and he quickly knelt down and raised his manuscript with both hands in the air. "Leonardo Di Piero da Vinci, meet His Majesty the Emperor."

Zhu Zhanji asked people to take over the manuscript, opened it, and sure enough, it was some of his previous designs and conjectures. He smiled and asked, "Leonardo, I've heard of you, it is said that you came to Daming to study, or my princess sponsored you." ”

Da Vinci knelt down and said, "Xiaomin volunteered to become a knight of Her Royal Highness Princess Yongheng, and in the future, it should be my responsibility to protect Her Royal Highness the Princess." ”

"It's a child who knows how to repay it, yes, get up." When Leonardo da Vinci stood up, Zhu Zhanji asked again: "What do you want to present these designs to me today?" ”

Leonardo da Vinci glanced at the emperor in front of him and immediately lowered his head again. "Xiaomin wants to become a citizen of the Ming Dynasty, and he can go to the Institute of Science and Technology to study and learn all kinds of knowledge."

Hearing that this was the purpose, Zhu Zhanji was even happier. A scientist who voluntarily belongs to the Ming Dynasty is more effective than the Ming Dynasty having one more subject country.

Leonardo da Vinci is only fourteen years old this year, which is the stage when a person's mind is gradually maturing. At this time, embarking on the right path of scientific research, Zhu Zhanji is looking forward to his growth.

I'm afraid that compared to him in his previous life, his achievements in this life are greater.

However, acting has to be done in full. Although he had known about Da Vinci's designs and conjectures for a long time, Zhu Zhanji still pretended not to know. "I have accepted these manuscripts of yours first, and I will go back today to take a look, if you meet my expectations, I will do it for you."

"Your Majesty, Xiaomin must study carefully and contribute his own strength to the Ming Dynasty in the future."

This little episode, even on that day, not many people knew, but it completely changed Leonardo da Vinci's fate.

The next day, Leonardo da Vinci, who was still in class, was taken out of the classroom by several adult men dressed as researchers.

Sitting in the car, Leonardo da Vinci was still wondering where he would be taken, but to his surprise, he was taken to the mysterious Xiamaqiao Farm.

This is the most mysterious place in the entire Ming Dynasty, and it is also the source of the entire Ming Dynasty science and technology research.

Every student who aspires to science and engineering will make this place their dream.

At the Ship Research Institute, several experts inquired in detail about Leonardo da Vinci's ideas on the design of double-decker warships.

At the Institute of Geology, Leonardo da Vinci saw their various studies of minerals and soils around the world.

At the Gewu Research Institute, Leonardo da Vinci was questioned by several experts about his various designs.

At the Electric Power Research Institute, the mysterious use of electricity and telephone calls made Leonardo da Vinci feel ignorant for the first time.

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He went in and toured every research institute, and all the knowledge here was what Leonardo da Vinci wanted to learn.

At noon, he was left at the institute for lunch, and then taken to the Shinrikyo headquarters outside the South Gate.

If Xiamaqiao Farm is the research base for the application of science and technology in Daming, then the headquarters of Shinrikyo is the most brilliant scientific and technological pearl in Daming.

Known as the world's architectural wonder, the Truth Tower has always been a must-see building for all foreigners who come to Daming for the first time, and this tall tower built of glaze represents the most advanced technology in the world's architecture. It's so beautiful.

Previously, Leonardo da Vinci could only take a look at the building from a distance outside the courtyard, but this time, he was brought in directly.

This is the holy place of all scientific and technological researchers in the Ming Dynasty, and only official members of the Shinrikyo can enter.

And the Tower of Truth is only open to the public at a few times of the year, allowing ordinary people to enjoy this architectural marvel up close.

Leonardo da Vinci never came in, but he had heard of it, and the ultimate dream of every researcher was to hope that after his death, his name would be inscribed on the wall of the inner courtyard here.

He was brought here in the mood of a pilgrimage, and he was still wondering why he was brought here, when he heard a receptionist say to him: "Our Lady wants to see you, see her in a moment, don't be nervous, whatever the mother asks you, you can say anything, don't talk nonsense." ”

Leonardo da Vinci's heart thumped, and his legs floated up as he had done yesterday when he met His Majesty the Emperor.

From coming to Daming and learning about some of the situation in Daming, Lan Guifei, who is known as the Virgin Mother, and Pope Madi, the Pope of Shinrikyo, are the two people Da Vinci wanted to see the most.

Books and accounts about the two of them are also Leonardo da Vinci's favorite books to read. The two of them have achieved so much, and for Leonardo da Vinci, who wants to develop in this area, they are two monuments.

Following the reception staff to a small courtyard, Leonardo da Vinci was led into a small side room.

The room is small and not luxuriously decorated, and the warm underfloor heating and heating pipes keep this room warm.

Lan Guifei sat on a large soft sofa, and when she saw Leonardo da Vinci walking in, a kind smile appeared on her face.

"You're Leonardo da Vinci...... The voice of the last word ...... fell, and Leonardo da Vinci did not hear clearly.

He didn't dare to slack off, and just wanted to kneel, but heard Lan Guifei say again: "Don't kneel around, sit down, let me take a good look at you." ”

Leonardo da Vinci sat somewhat stiffly on the sofa opposite Lan Guifei, with his legs together and his hands on his knees.

Lan Yan looked at this Da Vinci, who was still a Zhengtai, but thought in his heart that now that Da Vinci has come to Daming, the masterpieces of "Mona Lisa" and "The Last Supper" will not be seen in the future.

Leonardo da Vinci, a name known to almost everyone in later generations, has heard of his great name even if they do not know his achievements.

Now he sat across from him, restrained like a prisoner, but his eyes were full of adoration.

Although I have seen a lot of historical celebrities, at this moment, Lan Yan still has an illusory sense of vicissitudes.

"I heard you can draw?"

Leonardo da Vinci nodded and said, "Xiaomin knows a little, but the painting is not very good." ”

Lan Yan almost couldn't help laughing, Da Vinci said that he didn't draw well, I'm afraid no one dared to say that he drew well. But considering that he is only fourteen years old, he can understand again.

"In our Middle Continent, piano, chess, calligraphy and painting are the best hobbies to cultivate temperament, as an explorer of truth, will face an extremely monotonous state of life. Therefore, it is very necessary to maintain one or two hobbies.

His Majesty has already granted you naturalization, and will also let you enter the Polytechnic Institute in the future, but you should not waste your painting skills. Study hard for a few more years, and in the future, this palace will want you to paint a portrait of me. ”

Leonardo da Vinci did not expect that the Madonna did not ask about his knowledge of objects, but told him about his painting skills.

Caught off guard, Da Vinci hurriedly said: "Xiaomin will devote himself to learning painting in the future, and paint a picture for his mother in the future." ”

Lan Yan nodded and said, "Raise your head, take a closer look at me, if you want to draw me well, you can't be familiar with me." I'll have someone make a supernumerary membership for you, and then every month...... You are allowed to attend the regular meeting of the Church of Truth, which I attend. ”

Leonardo da Vinci's eyes widened in surprise. Shinrikyo holds regular meetings several times a month, and all walks of life will discuss and study all kinds of scientific and technological problems that have arisen during this month.

This kind of regular meeting also represents the most cutting-edge research in the world today.

Not to mention Leonardo da Vinci, a child, even an ordinary researcher, is not qualified to participate in the conference.

Of course, Zhu Zhanji and Lan Yan knew that Da Vinci's potential was unlimited, and no matter how many resources were spent to cultivate him, they would not waste it.

But he is still a child after all, and if he is directly promoted too high, it will not only be detrimental to his growth, but will also make him the target of public criticism.

Therefore, Zhu Zhanji discussed with Lan Yan last night, and decided to give Da Vinci a channel to get close to cutting-edge technology on the grounds of painting.

In this way, others will only think that it is Blue Smoke who has a sense of anticipation of Leonardo da Vinci's painting skills, and will not think that it is inappropriate to get a child into a research scholar's meeting.

Of course, if you want Da Vinci to really return to her heart, there will definitely be all kinds of entrapments in the future, but all this does not have to be done by Zhu Zhanji and Lan Yan personally.

At present, it seems that it is better to let Yongheng come forward in the future.

Yongheng is now in Europe, Yang Zhihe is the governor of Gibraltar, and Zhu Zhanji is still very relieved.

However, Tang Sayer is preparing to go west, and this time, she is afraid that she will be terrified of Europe. After Yang Zhihe cooperated with this battle, it was time to transfer back.

Now Yang Dao, the Duke of the East China Sea, is old, but before he dies, Yang Zhihe can stay in Yingtianfu to recuperate for a few years.

There are a few years of time, which is enough for Leonardo da Vinci, who is already grateful to Yongheng, to establish a solid three-view thought.

Coming out of the Truth Teaching, Leonardo da Vinci still felt a little like he was in a dream.

Although he knew that many of his ideas were novel, but when he went to the major research institutes today, he realized that some of his ideas had already been studied.

He didn't know that many studies were actually based on his conjectures.

Now, because of his own adventure, His Majesty the Ming Emperor not only did not blame him, but recognized his ability, decided to naturalize him, and transferred him to the Polytechnic University to study.

This is enough to make Leonardo da Vinci have a better impression of Da Ming, the most powerful country in the world, and there is no discrimination against a foreigner.

Before the winter break, Leonardo da Vinci completed the procedures for transferring schools, and he also got a yellow household registration book, becoming a real Ming man.

Polytechnic is a university and has no attached school, so after the fourteen-year-old Leonardo da Vinci entered the school, he directly became a college student.

He doesn't have classes yet, so he can only wait until after the New Year to enter the class.

However, after entering the university, he will be able to enter the library of Polytechnic University to read books. There are countless science and engineering books here, many of which are simply not visible from the outside.

What's more, the books here are not disconnected, they are very systematic and comprehensive. As long as he studies it diligently, he will be able to understand all kinds of knowledge completely under this knowledge system.

In the past, he didn't know why it was a lot of the time, but now, he really knows why it is.

However, the only inconvenience is that he has no friends by his side. He used to have many companions of the same status, but now, he is only one person left.

Before meeting new friends, he had to spend this New Year's holiday alone and lonely.

In such a situation, he can only spend his energy in the ocean of knowledge.

What moved him even more was that on the twenty-fifth day of the lunar month, Yang Lixing, the eldest son of Princess Yongheng and the eldest grandson of the Donghai Gong family, actually came to the Polytechnic University and invited him to the Donghai Gong family to celebrate the New Year together.

Fourteen-year-old Leonardo da Vinci didn't last long in front of Yang Lixing, and he also wanted to have a lively New Year, not a New Year still in the library.

In Yang's house, Leonardo da Vinci spent a fresh Spring Festival, and Daming's New Year's celebration made everything fresh for him, a European dumpling.

The various celebrations allowed him to fully appreciate the depth of oriental culture.

And he is also a versatile child, although because he looks different from the Ming people, he was not very liked by Yang Lixing's younger siblings at first.

But he has always faced the children of Princess Yongheng, who is respected by him, with a great attitude, and these children have gradually accepted him.

And through Yang Lixing taking him to visit relatives door to door for the New Year, he also met a lot of new friends, and he no longer only lives in a small circle of aliens.

It wasn't until the Lantern Festival that Leonardo da Vinci retracted his mind and returned to the campus of the Polytechnic. From this day on, he became a real college student.

The indoctrination of all kinds of new knowledge soon made his past doubts answered, and all kinds of knowledge gradually took shape in his thoughts, and this sense of fullness made him fascinated.

When the time came in March, he used the simple device in the school laboratory to improve the original clockwork mechanism.

By applying double pressure to the spring shrapnel, the power and toughness of the spring, including the accuracy, have been greatly improved.

Yang Lixing immediately helped him apply for a patent and sold the patent to the Ministry of Industry's self-striking bell factory.

This patent created a fortune of 300 silver coins per year for Leonardo da Vinci, for a total of 6,000 silver coins for 20 years. This not only made him financially self-reliant, but also encouraged him to continue researching inventions.

A rising star in science and technology, in the highest science and engineering institution in Daming, has gradually grown up.