Kangxi was looking forward to the grand occasion of the Qiansu banquet, and Yinzhen, who listened to it, suddenly pulled the topic to the aspect of Xingxixue, and was very vigilant at the time, and it was not a trivial matter to promote and advocate Western learning, and it was pushed among the children of the clan, and he was only worried about using Western learning in firearms, and large-scale promotion in the people was not as simple as applying it to firearms.

Western learning in the Qing Dynasty was completely spread by missionaries from the West, but the missionaries' main responsibility was to spread religion, and to learn Western studies from missionaries, they would inevitably be indoctrinated with Western religion, culture, world view and other ideas, which were contrary to Confucianism, the foundation of the Qing Dynasty's rule.

Although Westerners also propagate the divine right of kings, what is unbearable is that they preach that divine power is higher than monarchical power, and the promotion of Western studies in the Qing Dynasty is tantamount to instilling Western religious concepts to a large number of scholars - divine power is higher than monarchy, which will not only cause a violent collision of the two ideas, but may even cause the collapse of Confucianism, which is an unimaginable disaster for the Qing Dynasty.

Kangxi saw this point very thoroughly, which is also the fundamental reason why he knew that the practical application of Western studies was far greater than that of Chinese studies, but he had not been allowed to spread Western studies among the people, there were many missionaries in the capital, and there were many missionaries around him, Nan Huairen, Bai Jin and others have instilled Western religious ideas in him more than once, trying to introduce him to the church, and trying to promote their missionary career in the Qing Dynasty through the attraction of Western studies.

It was precisely because Kangxi understood the purpose of the missionaries that he had always limited the scope of missionary activities to Beijing and Guangzhou, and later allowed Yinzhen to stay in Shanghai at his request.

Four years ago, Yinzhen ran a Hope School in the capital and invited missionaries to teach, and the reason why Kangxi allowed it was that he considered that he could not always pretend to be Western missionaries, and he had to cultivate a little bit of his own Western scholars. Second, missionaries are also preaching in the capital. I don't care if there are a few more parishioners. After all, the capital is at the foot of the Son of Heaven, and he is not worried about how much wind and waves he can stir up.

But Yinzhen's request to promote Western studies in various places is not a trivial matter, and he was silent for a while. Kangxi said: "All along, your precautions against the West. Even more so than the ministers of the court and the central government, have you ever thought of promoting Western learning in various places? What are the consequences? ”

Although Yinzhen knew that Kangxi strictly forbade the spread of Western learning among the people. But he has never figured out the real reason why Kangxi did this, listening to the meaning of his words, promoting Western learning in various places seems to be unfavorable to preventing Westerners, he was suddenly confused, and thought for a while. Unable to think of the missionary, he had to say, "My son is foolish." I also hope that the emperor will dial it. ”

Kangxi sighed secretly before he said, "There are so many righteous studies, who do you let teach them?" ”

As soon as he heard this, Yinzhen was empowered, it turned out that Kangxi was worried that the missionaries would take the opportunity to preach, and he hurriedly bowed and said: "Back to Huang Ama, all over the country, Erchen intends to start from six or seven years old children, the so-called Western learning, is mathematics, geometry, physics, chemistry, medicine, nature and other subjects, of course, six or seven years old children can not be exposed to learn so deep knowledge at once, Erchen is ready to teach Chinese studies and basic mathematics first, Chinese culture does not need to worry about the sons, basic mathematics, Erchen will be compiled in the past few days, and then please ask Huang Ama to correct."

Five or six years later, now the children who want to learn will also be able to teach in various places. ”

Old Fourteen actually planned to do this? Kangxi listened to it for a while, and he didn't plan to use Western missionaries at all? The person he hopes to cultivate by Yixue is simply a talent reserved for the promotion of Western learning? This old fourteen thinks really long-term, who would have thought that he founded Hope Yixue back then, and it would have such a deep meaning? …,

Since he didn't need a missionary, just to learn Western studies, what else could Kangxi say? However, thinking of Yinzhen's statement about compiling basic textbooks for mathematics, he couldn't help but be curious, this old fourteen can also compile books?

Thinking of this, Kangxi already had a smile on his face, and said with a slight chin: "Western learning is widely used, Daqing should really start cultivating its own Western learning talents, starting from children, step by step, this idea is very good, twenty or thirty years later, Daqing will definitely have a surge of talents, but I'm afraid I won't see that day." ”

This is not easy to flatter, Yinzhen is not easy to flatter, if you want to say that Kangxi can live for another twenty or thirty years, he feels numb, he is busy flattering from another angle: "Huang Ama, the hundred years of prosperity of the Qing Dynasty, and the prosperity of talents, are all the foundation laid by Huang Ama. ”

"Good! That's a good point. Kangxi was already smiling, and later, he said: "I see that the scale of the Hope Yixue in the capital has expanded a lot, and this Yixue does not have to be limited to so many places, and a few more have been added in the land of Huguang and Jinlu, so as not to cause an imbalance in talents, and the situation of Jiangnan being the only one must be gradually broken." ”

Yinzhen secretly admired it, Kangxi saw the development prospects of Western learning, and began to take precautions to balance the situation of the court in the future. ”

Kangxi nodded with great satisfaction, and then said in a deep voice: "Xingxixue, in terms of the country, there are advantages and disadvantages, with the expansion of overseas territories, it is obvious that the advantages outweigh the disadvantages, however, its disadvantages can not be ignored, at the beginning of the rise, it is necessary to take precautions, in steelmaking, ironmaking, firearms casting, shipbuilding, etc., must be strictly controlled, the formation of a system, so as not to give people with ulterior motives to take advantage of the opportunity." ”

Yinzhen also knew in his heart that Xingxixue was a double-edged sword, but it had to be prosperous, otherwise it would be a backward and beaten situation, and after hearing Kangxi's advice, he said with a solemn expression: "Huang Ama rest assured, the sons will definitely find a set of strict management methods." ”

Kangxi is not very concerned about this, and when Western learning rises, at least twenty years later, he has already made an ancient time, he is useless to worry about this matter, the old fourteen will naturally worry, he also believes that the old fourteen has this ability, slowly sipping tea, he said: "After the beginning of the year, immigration to Australia will begin, you are not in Beijing, who will preside over this matter, do you have a suitable candidate in your heart?" ”

Immigrating to Australia, although it is Yinzhen's money, but in terms of personnel appointments, he does not dare to have the slightest encroachment, once he speaks, Kangxi will definitely agree, but he is not comfortable in his heart, and may even feel threatened, so it will be more than worth the loss, therefore, Yinzhen immediately replied: "Back to Huang Ama, the minister has not considered this matter, and I ask the Emperor Ama Sacred Heart to acquiesce." ”

Seeing Yinzhen so cautious, Kangxi couldn't help but be greatly satisfied, the old fourteenth now has a lot of strength and strength compared to the second Yinren, but he always abides by the duty of a courtier, does not speak falsely, does not transgress, this is rare, however, the cost of immigrating to Australia is the old fourteen, he doesn't want him to feel uncomfortable, he groaned slightly, he said: "Immigrating to Australia, implicating several provinces, I mean that Zhang Pengxi, Fu Ningan, and Shi Shilun are responsible together, what do you think?" ”

Yinzhen complained bitterly in his heart, it is not good to simply say that it is good, this must be said to be good, only then can he show his sincerity and convincing, and only then can he show his talents, and after a moment of silence, he replied: "Immigrating to Australia, the quality of the organization and the careful arrangement are directly related to the development of Australia and the stability of the future, and the entire immigration has gone through seven years.

Therefore, this first batch of immigrants must select a group of honest and loving people, familiar with government affairs, these three people are known for their integrity, and are familiar with the government affairs of local ministries and courts, and are in charge of the evaluation of officials, and they are the best candidates. ..., listening to what Yinzhen said, Kangxi couldn't help but bow slightly, but he stopped talking, if Yinzhen had nothing else to do, he was ready to kneel down.

Seeing this situation, Yinzhen immediately said: "Huang Ama, now that Nanyang and Australia have been included in the territory of the Qing Dynasty, Guangzhou's commercial and military status has become increasingly prominent, and Erchen intends to establish a large naval base in Guangzhou. ”

The construction of a naval base in Guangzhou is a matter that has been decided a long time ago, why did Lao 14 put it forward so solemnly? Kangxi thought about it for a while, and expected that he wanted to vigorously develop Guangzhou, which was to install people who were at ease to go to Guangzhou, and only after a slight hesitation did he say: "Guangdong Governor Man Pi has a bad reputation and has been impeached repeatedly, do you have a suitable candidate?" ”

Seeing Kangxi taking such care, Yinzhen was a little embarrassed, and hesitated before saying: "Huang Ama, once the Japanese are conquered, the focus of the navy will be moved south, and the base in Shanghai will be moved to Guangzhou. ”

Fahai? It was only then that he was promoted from the seventh grade to the third grade, and in a blink of an eye, he was released to the governor? However, his talent and ethics are all the best choices, not only Yinzhen's teacher, but also his own cousin, Kangxi groaned slightly, and said: "Fahai is outstanding in learning, honest and festive, worthy of a great responsibility, and accurate." ”

"Thank you for your compassion." Yinzhen hurriedly got up and thanked him.

Seeing him get up, Kangxi nodded slightly and said, "I'm going to be busy again at the beginning of the year, take advantage of these few days of leisure, take a good rest, and kneel down." ”

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Weihaiwei is located at the northeast end of the Shandong Peninsula, separated by the Bohai Strait in the north and the Lushun mouth of the Liaodong Peninsula into a horn, which is the key to the Bohai Sea and is the natural gateway of the Gongwei Beijing-Tianjin Sea.

Weihaiwei is a good port without ice, surrounded by mountains on three sides, there is Liugong Island in front of it, forming two channels to the east and north and the import and export, and the islands of Ridao, Huangdao, Yashi and other islands list both sides of Liugong Island, constituting a natural barrier in the harbor area, and the situation is dangerous and solid.

Weihaiwei has a long history, originally a coastal fishing village, called Shiluo in Han Dynasty, called Qingquan in the Yuan Dynasty, Hongwu 31 years in the Ming Dynasty (1398), in order to prevent the attack and disturbance of the Japanese invaders, it is called Weihaiwei, named after the meaning of Weizhen Haijiang.

The Qing Imperial Navy, the 10,000 new cadets of the Tianjin Naval Academy moved to Weihaiwei for training this winter under the leadership of the chief captain Wu Ge.