Armillary sphere. Zhao Ji has never seen it. I don't know what it looks like. But the large astronomical telescope that Li Zhanma's workshop made before. Zhao has used it personally. It's okay. Then this armillary sphere should be better than the big astronomical telescope. Later, the large astronomical telescope was sold to Si Tianjian. Li Zhanma's white glazed workshop made a lot of money. More than the money he got from building a military telescope for Zhao Ji.

In antiquity. The emperor is the Son of Heaven. Si Tian is an extremely serious matter. It's not as simple as forecasting the weather. Rather, they are asking about the will of God. The matter of Si Tianjian is a very sacred work that represents the imperial power. Without Zhao's consent. Under the Si Tian Prison, there is a wide range of sky-watching stations. But it was a matter of great contempt for imperial power.

The third is. Shen Kuo hopes to set the armillary sphere on Zhao Ji's dragon boat. Invention patents for his sale. Get equity dividends to advertise. Although it's for the money. But with the armillary sphere. Then add the three major inventions on the original sea ship. The safety factor of navigation is even higher. After all, there is an armillary sphere. Then you can predict the coming of the storm in advance.

Shen Kuo saw that Zhao Ji only glanced at it slightly. I agreed. I can't help but get up. The courage is also great. After glancing at Sima Guang. Kneeling on the ground and said, "Thank you for your saints. Wechen has more than 20 books. It has been banned from being sold to the outside world by the Book City Order. I beg the Holy One to lift the ban."

Zhao Ji's later generations also read Shen Kuo's book a little. In the book "Dream Creek Pen Talk". This scientific work is written in the form of notes. The content includes agriculture, water conservancy, astronomy, mathematics, physics, chemistry, archaeology, linguistics, history, music, painting, finance, and economics. From natural sciences to social sciences. The whole nine yards.

Thereinto. Discourse on the Commodity Economy. It proves the development of the commodity economy in the Song Dynasty. It also shows the legislation of the Song Dynasty on the commodity economy. From the discourse. You can see Shen Kuo's vision beyond the times. Zhao even thinks. Those assertions about the commodity economy are plagiarizing The Wealth of Nations. But. When Shen Kuo wrote "Dream Creek Writings". The ancestors of the author of The Wealth of Nations did not know where.

"Dream Creek Writings" was written by Shen Kuo when he was an official. Now I specialize in this line. Also very profitable. The book is certainly better now than it was in history.

"Let's get up first." Zhao Ji frowned.

Shen Kuo was unhappy when he saw Zhao Ji. I can only get up with difficulty. But that body. It's easy to get down on your knees. It's hard to stand up. I haven't gotten up yet. Lying on the ground again.

Zhao Ji not only shook his head. I thought to myself, "Such a big fat pig. How did you write dozens of books that are unique in the world?"

Seeing that Shen Kuo didn't get up a few times. Zhao Ji looked at the officials from the Tiangong Academy who came to the court. There are two people who will understand. Hurriedly helped Shen Kuo up. Shen Kuo was sweating profusely. A look of embarrassment.

"If you can't kneel, just sit down and talk." Zhao Ji shook his head and said.

"Mr. Junshi. In order to ban Shen Qing's book." Zhao Ji asked Sima Guangdao.

In fact. Zhao Ji also agreed with Sima Guang's ban in his heart. This Shen Kuo is rich in the world. It is estimated that it can be compared with Li Zhanma. I still want to make money by publishing books. It's really falling into the money eye and can't get out.

But. Such words cannot be said at the court meeting. Since Shen Kuo has stated. Then Zhao Ji, who is the emperor, can't help but solve this matter.

"Holy Lord. The books in existence are the same as Jiefu's books. The content is too shocking. Junshi Book City carries out the will of the Holy Lord. Promote free scholarship. Hundreds of schools of thought contend. Can circulate discussions. But it can't be spread all over the world. Spread out. Where can those ordinary readers judge good and bad. This becomes demagogy. Wechen is the book city order. There is no violation of the will of God. It has the power to prohibit the sale to the public." Sima Guang stood up. After bowing to Zhao Ji. Say it out loud.

In the middle is the word Shen Kuo. Shen Kuo. He was forty-four years old. Hangzhou Qiantang people. Same as Wang Anshi. Also a southerner. It was once reused by Wang Anshi in history. Right now. Because Shen Kuo shines brightly in history. The British historian of science Joseph Needham commented that Shen Kuo was "the coordinates in the history of Chinese science". As Zhao expected. Shen Kuo has almost achieved the brilliant deeds of the current Great Song Dynasty across the ocean.

Right now. Shen Kuo's "Twelve Qi Calendar" and armillary sphere. and the strategy of setting up sky-watching stations in various places. It is of epoch-making significance for agriculture that depends on the sky for food. The next decade. Wang Anshi's plan to rule the world. It is to focus on the development of agriculture. Solving the food problem. This juncture is on the eye. Shen Kuo took out these two things. It is impossible for Zhao Ji to be unhappy. The significance of these two things is greater than the unification of China.

"What do you think, sir?" Zhao Ji asked Wang Anshi again.

Wang Anshi's book. It is called "New Studies" and Marxist philosophy in general. is social philosophy. It is a concept of statecraft. The New School of the Northern Song Dynasty with Wang Anshi as the core. The influence on the entire Chinese ideological and cultural tradition is great. Wang's power by phase. It was possible to establish a set of private schools to become official schools. The power mechanism of unifying the ideology of scholars with state ideology. Institutionalize academics. Closely integrated with realpolitik operations.

In fact, this opened the way for Cheng Zhu Lixue to become a new form of ruling theory. Northern Song Dynasty Cai Jing. Wang Anshi and Xinxue were used as banners. The party is the same and the party is different. Forbidden Scholarly Writings and Articles. Prison of Manufacture. Of course, what they do cannot be the responsibility of the new school. However, Wang Anshi's academic monistic tendency and pragmatic view. It is inextricably linked with the culture of the Song Dynasty and later generations.

The difference in the concept of governance is the center of the contradiction between Wang Anshi and Sima Guang. Sima Guang took advantage of his position. New learning is prohibited. Let Wang Anshi have unspeakable suffering. Fortunately. It can also be circulated in the four universities in Junshi Book City. Wang Anshi didn't interfere too much.

Wang Anshi and Sima Guang are good friends. The academic argument is a gentleman's dispute. It doesn't affect the friendship between them. They are able to govern on the basis of coalition. That is, the existence of the theory of the gentleman of the Northern Song Dynasty. The so-called gentleman theory is: gentlemen are harmonious but different. Seek common ground while respecting differences. Although the two have different philosophies of governance. But the goal is the same. That is to make the people of the Great Song Dynasty rich and strong.

If there is no dictator like Zhao Ji. Wang Anshi is likely to be in the same boat as Sima Guangshi. But for now. In order to fight against Zhao Ji. The two of them sought common ground while reserving differences. Zhao Ji came from later generations. From the posterity of democracy. Not dictatorial in concept. The union of Wang Anshi and Sima Guang. Zhao did not object. If it is the historical Zhao Ji. I guess I have to play the art of the emperor. There is a balance of power. Zhao Ji crossed over. Perhaps this is where the biggest role comes in.

"Holy Lord. Jiefu's Knowledge. It is contrary to the will of the holy hundred schools of thought. Jiefu is the party. Jiefu should not be consulted in this decision-making." Sima Guang didn't wait for Wang Anshi to speak. Said hurriedly.

Then. In the court. Immediately there was a group of people. Stand up one by one. Quotations. Support Sima Guang. Visible. Sima Guang is not even in the political hall. There is also a strong influence that cannot be ignored.

Politics of the Song Dynasty. Fundamentally democratic politics. Officials though are decentralized. Becoming unfaithful to the ministry. But will not succumb to power and abandon their own ideas. The Song Dynasty cultivated more than 100 years of scholarly temperament made Zhao Ji appreciate it very much. Right now. The issue of decentralization was solved by Zhao Ji's dictatorial means. Accountability is enforced. Officials have a lot of power. But the responsibility is also greater. Words of dereliction of duty. The consequences are severe. Under the elimination of the inferior and the survival of the superior. Now the atmosphere of officialdom is more democratic.

The electoral system of the four universities established by Zhao Ji was improved. Each university has established a council. The members of the government hall are elected by the university in advance. These were all unexpected by Zhao Ji. Originally, according to Zhao Ji's idea. At least after the change. After everything is stable. Only then did this system be opened.

Democracy came too early. Zhao Ji was full of worries. But. In line with the trust of Wang Anshi and Sima Guang. Trust in the integrity of the Song Dynasty scholars. Zhao Ji still agreed.

"Who thinks differently." After Zhao Ji saw Sima Guang's supporters. There was no sound of gnawing in the main hall. Even Wang Anshi didn't speak. I couldn't help but ask.

After inquiry. Still silent. Zhao Ji stood up and said, "Shen Qing's family. What do you have to say?"

Shen Kuo originally wanted to stand up and speak. Zhao Ji didn't want to see his embarrassment. Just signal him to sit and talk. Shen Kuo did not shirk. Leaning sideways. He arched his hand and said: "Weichen has no objection. Everything is subject to the decision of the court."

Shen Kuo is quite shrewd. If you strive. It is estimated that it is hard to applaud. It will also embarrass Zhao Ji. I won't say anything. Originally. Shen Kuo's plan. It is hoped that after the invention is dedicated. Zhao Ji was happy and agreed without court discussion. Right now. The court has discussed. What else could he do. Originally, I published the book to make more money. He already has a lot of money. Now this armillary sphere has passed. Then he can make a fortune again. There is no need to oppose the Tribunal. Offend others.

"Good. At that time. Let's do it according to the rules of Junshi Book City." Zhao Ji decided.

At this time. It's getting late. The hall became dark. Li Xiangan has already lit a lot of big red candles with the ordinary small yellow door. Kerosene. Petroleum lamps have a peculiar smell. Not yet suitable for use in the Royal Palace.

"Holy Lord. Wechen has something to say." Su Shi, the head of the civilization school, stood up. Arch said.

Zhao Ji looked at Su Shi. I thought to myself, "This guy looks suave. Handsome enough that men like it. Why is he such a troublesome temper? Lao Tzu has made a decision. What else do you say?"

The other ministers also complained in their hearts: "When is it? The saint made a decision. What questions do you have. After retiring from the court, go to the Holy Lord."

Although I think so. But you can't say that. Zhao Ji could only say helplessly: "Su Qing's family just said it."

"Wechen thought. The statement of the Book City Order is inappropriate. One comes. Military affairs are entrusted to the political affairs hall. Jiefu is the prime minister. How not to speak. Second. How to judge the book city order. The book is a shocking work. How to judge it will definitely bewitch the world's readers. There is a word in the saints. Hundreds of schools of thought contend. But it is also mentioned that it is necessary to develop the wisdom of the people. Isn't the education system of the four universities designed to develop people's intelligence? So. The statement of the Book City Decree is contrary to the will of God." Su Shi stated.

Zhao Ji secretly said in his heart: "This Su Shi. It's really two-pleased. Offended Sima Guang and didn't say anything. and did not please Wang Anshi. It's hard to do it. Su Shi really wants to stand alone. Entering the government hall to preside over the government."

Don't wait for Zhao Ji to speak. Sima Guang stood up. After bowing his hand. Retorted: "The prime minister is not also subject to the political affairs hall. Under the supervision of the Ministry of Superintendents. Is it because of the weight of power. Not exceptions. How about Jiefu and the books in existence. It's not up to me, Sima Guang, to have the final say. This is unanimously recognized by the Board of Directors of Book City. It is contrary to the will of God. The Holy One has his own judgment."

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