Chapter 11 The Franc Machine

Zhu Houhuang couldn't help but laugh and said, "Bachelor Yang is bad. Francois is a big country in the West, and its country is tens of thousands of miles away, far west of the Great Eclipse. Its country came from tens of thousands of miles. Destroy the Manchurian thorn plus a country. ”

"Oh," Yang Shen couldn't help frowning.

Tens of thousands of miles to come, and be able to destroy a country, made Yang Shen feel a trace of curiosity in his heart.

As a core member of the Ming Empire, Yang Shen naturally knew how difficult it was to destroy a country tens of thousands of miles away.

Of course, it is impossible to make Yang Shen feel scared, but it does not prevent Yang Shen from taking a look at the Buddha Lang Ji. Don't see the Franc machine as a savage of the South Seas.

But that's about it.

Zhu Houhuang saw Yang Shen's face, guessed what he was thinking, and couldn't help but sigh in his heart. It seems that the plot of the Celestial Empire in China has long been a malaise since ancient times.

I have to say. This kind of pride from the bottom of my bones is criticized, but I like it.

China has been the first in the world since ancient times, and it is uncomfortable to be the second.

Many countries are very satisfied when they become the first echelon in the world.

But China is very unhappy when it feels like it has the United States on its head. Even in modern times, don't criticize the scholars of the Ming Dynasty.

Zhu Houhuang had to brag for Portugal again, saying: "I wanted to see Francois because of a Western scholar." This scholar came up with heliocentrism, and I'm very interested in that. ”

"Heliocentr?" Yang Shen asked with some curiosity.

"The general idea is that the universe is centered on the sun, and the stars, including the earth, revolve around the sun. Wait, I've heard about it, so I'm curious. ”

"Earth? Does it mean the earth? Yang Shen asked in connection with the context.

"Exactly."

The word earth was also a foreign word, and it was not available at the time. Zhu Houhuang felt that it was really convenient to talk to Yang Shen, and Zhu Houhuang was accustomed to many words, but when he said it to others, he had to explain it. But Yang Shen is thorough here, and there is no need to explain at all.

It's so convenient to talk to smart people.

Yang Shen also became curious about this aspect.

Don't think that Yang Shen has no attainments in astronomy. Yang Shen is the first person in the history of the Ming Dynasty, and many people praise Yang Shen as Su Dongpo of the Ming Dynasty, which shows that Yang Shen is erudite and talented.

Yang Shen is not without achievements in astronomy, once when Zhengde summoned Qin Tianjian and asked: "The star has a note, and it is Wang Zhang, who is the star?" "I can't answer left or right. Yang Shen said: "It's Liu Xing." ”

It can be seen that Yang Shen's knowledge is extensive.

Yang Shen continued to ask, "What is the name of the entire scholar?" ”

"Copernicus."

Zhu Houhuang can't remember the birth and death dates of many astronomers, but he still remembers clearly who was before and after, Copernicus, Bruno, and Galileo. Of the three, he chose to say Copernicus.

Yang Shen said: "I will pay attention to the whole thing, but I want to remind the prince that as a vassal king, it is taboo to study astronomy privately, and if the prince wants to learn astronomy, it is best to let His Majesty know." ”

Zhu Houhuang didn't know what to say about his identity as a vassal king, and as a vassal king, he had a lot of conveniences, for example, if he was not a vassal king, how could he be so easy to associate with the most outstanding scholars in the world. However, there are congenital limitations of being a vassal king, such as meeting foreign envoys, studying astronomy, studying to become an official, and so on.

I have to say.

The identity of the vassal king not only gave Zhu Houhuang convenience, but also gave Zhu Houhuang a great shackle.

After Yang Shen said goodbye and left.

Zhu Houhuang began to travel back and forth between the barracks and his home.

Three hundred soldiers were mixed with more than a dozen guards around Zhu Houhuang. Every guard has become a small leader, with Wu Ming as the chief instructor.

Zhu Houhuang came to take a look every day, but every day Zhu Houhuang saw these scrawny figures, and couldn't help sighing in his heart, knowing that it was not the time to start training, and at this time, he would train rashly, and be careful that people would die.

However, there is no development on the side of the barracks, but on the other side there is great progress. Yang Shen came to find Zhu Houhuang.

Yang Shen is a bachelor of Hanlin, and a mere royal official is just a part-time job. What can be done in the Yongwang Mansion? Since Yang Shen became an official of the palace, he has only come twice.

This time is the second time.

Yang Shen saw Zhu Houhuang and said straight to the point: "Shizi, I have already arranged for the envoy of the Buddha Machine, wait a while, and I will go to meet you, but?" ”

Zhu Houhuang was excited, and he said, "But what? ”

"However, it is a little inappropriate for the prince to meet with the envoys of the vassal king in his own capacity." Yang Shen said meaningfully.

Zhu Houhuang immediately picked up the conversation and said, "I don't know what identity I am suitable for?" ”

Yang Shen said, "Just be my student." ”

Zhu Houhuang was very upright, and immediately took a step forward, and was about to kneel down, and said, "The disciple has seen the master." ”

Yang Shen immediately picked up Zhu Houhuang and said, "The prince of the world, please get up." ”

Zhu Houhuang stood respectfully and said, "The master called me Houhuang." ”

The reason why Zhu Houhuang is respectful is not that he likes Yang Shen's knowledge very much, or that he wants to learn something from Yang Shen. Instead, he wanted to join the circle of scholars.

In any case, the current Ming Dynasty is already a world of scholars, and the connivance is that the imperial power is also invaded by scholars and doctors, and it is long gone when Taizu became an ancestor. Compared with scholars, the Ming Dynasty is an outlier in the imperial power, and the identity of the vassal king is even more embarrassing.

No matter what Zhu Houhuang wants to do, he must do one thing, that is, to win over the scholars, if he does not win over the scholars, there will be not enough talents, and if there are not enough talents, nothing can be done.

To achieve great things, the first thing is to win souls.

Therefore, Zhu Houhuang has an identity among scholars, which is extremely important.

And Yang Shen, his father is Yang Tinghe, and now he is the first person in the cabinet. Even if the cabinet has lost power in recent years, it is also a well-known civilian leader, and when Zhengde sees it, he has to be respectfully called sir. And Yang Shen himself is also the champion of Zhengde for six years. Among the scholars, he is known for his erudition and knowledge. It is also a well-known golden signboard.

With this master, it is much more convenient for Zhu Houhuang to do whatever he wants.

Yang Shen said: "Houhuang, since you call me a master, I have something to say to you." When the Spring and Autumn Period is at its peak today, if you think the vassal country is remote, the master can give you strength. But if you want to be different, the master will not tolerate you first. ”

Zhu Houhuang immediately knelt on the ground, swore to the sky, and said, "The disciple has absolutely no thoughts. ”

At this moment, the last trace of luck in Zhu Houhuang's heart also faded.

Whether it is from Queen Wu's teachings or Yang Shen's warning, Zhu Houhuang understands one thing, the inheritance system of the Ming Dynasty has long been deeply rooted in the hearts of the people, although it is a bit too much to say that it cannot be shaken, but it is not something that Zhu Houhuang can shake as a mere prince of the domain.

The possibility of him wanting to stay in the capital directly until Zhengde's death is very small.

It's time to choose a place for your future vassal kingdom.

Just where to choose? Taiwan.

Zhu Houhuang hadn't thought it through for a while, but his intuition told him that Taiwan was where he would come in.

After Yang Shen warned Zhu Houhuang, he asked Zhu Houhuang to change his clothes. Pretending to be a young student, he followed him and went to meet with the envoy of the Franco.

The venue of the banquet is in the Champion Building.

The name of the champion building is festive, because it is close to the examination room, once the examination date is approaching, it is very prosperous, but in general, it is much more deserted.

When Zhu Houhuang and Yang Shen arrived, the others had already arrived. As soon as Zhu Houhuang entered the table, he saw a Portuguese. He has dark curly hair, brown eyes, a straitjacket, and a large hat with feathers on his head. A long sword hangs on his waist, not a thin sword, but a sword that is a little wider than the average Han sword, although Zhu Houhuang doesn't know what kind of sword it is, but at a glance, it is a killing weapon.

Next to this Portuguese, there was another man, who was short, dark-skinned, and had a comical temperament. It should be a Southeast Asian translator, probably Portuguese.

In addition, there are two other people, although they are not wearing official robes, but they have the temperament of officials. When the leader saw Yang Shen coming in, he immediately said, "Brother Xiu, you can count yourself here." ”