Li Bangyan came to a classroom, which was extremely open, and the beams were also very high, so he knew at a glance that it was a rebuilt Buddhist hall.

The Buddha statue has long since disappeared, and a large blackboard is erected in front of it, imitating Zhu Guoxiang's teaching mode in Daming Village.

The teacher is Zhu Yu, and his Confucian attainments are okay, after all, he has been admitted several times. But it's just okay, he failed every time he entered the Beijing exam, and after giving up the imperial examination, he was even more relaxed.

"I have been in correspondence with the scholars of the Academy of Astronomy, and they are working on the 'Great Ming Calendar'. The Great Ming Calendar uses a new astronomical method to calculate, and His Majesty determined the meridian where Luoyang is located as the prime meridian of the earth. ”

"The longitude east of Luoyang, with the passage of longitude, is called a certain degree of east longitude. And vice versa, it is called a certain degree of west longitude. ”

"The zero degree of latitude is the Earth's equator. This earth's equator, which is different from the previous celestial equator, can be referred to as 'celestial equator' and 'terrestrial equator'. ”

"From this day onwards, I will teach you more advanced astronomy and geography, and in the future I will teach you how to measure latitude and longitude......"

Zhu Yu is already a little old man, talking about astronomical knowledge while drawing pictures on the blackboard.

Li Bangyan only listened for a few minutes, and he felt that this was a great talent.

"As I said before, the earth rotates and revolves around the sun. Moreover, there is a declination angle when the earth rotates, and this phenomenon has long been discovered by Mengxi Zhangren (Shen Kuo)......"

"Speaking of Mengxi Zhangren, it is really a genius through the ages. The prince reformed the Confucian Temple, and invited Mengxi Zhangren into the Confucian Temple to worship. My father and Mengxi's father-in-law were also old acquaintances......"

What was a good astronomy and geography class suddenly became storytelling.

And the students listening to the lecture below seem to have long been accustomed to it, knowing that Zhu Yu likes to talk about messy things.

And it is full of private goods, and when it comes to the new party, it is praised in every way, and when it comes to the old party, it is sarcastic and sarcastic.

After chatting about Shen Kuo for more than ten minutes, Zhu Yu forcibly pulled back the teaching content: "When the earth rotates around the sun, it not only has its own declination, but also its orbital path is elliptical. This is a speculation put forward by His Majesty, which cannot be proved for the time being, but it cannot be falsified, but it can explain many astronomical phenomena. For example, if you observe the sun on Earth, it is assumed that the sun is rotating, and the sun moves slowly at the vernal equinox and fast after the autumnal equinox. ”

"The elliptical revolution of the earth, as well as the declination of the earth, make the earth appear in the four seasons ......"

Li Bangyan originally wanted to chat with Zhu Yu, but at the moment he was standing outside the door and listening with relish.

When Emperor Zhu first came up with the heliocentric theory, these knowledge points had not yet been figured out, so it was the first time Li Bangyan had heard of it.

The students in the classroom were equally fascinated by the listening.

Scholars who can study in Phoenix Academy must be smart themselves, otherwise they will not be able to pass the entrance exam; Second, the family should be very rich, because tuition, food and accommodation are quite expensive.

If you have leisure, money, intelligence and good learning, and you are still a young person, how can you not like these novelty knowledge?

Zhu Yu opened his arms, closed his eyes and said, "Imagine that you are in the universe, with an endless starry sky behind you, and the earth and five stars revolving around the sun in front of you. Everything grows, the seasons change, and it happens right now, and it goes on and on forever......"

The students closed their eyes and began to imagine the grandeur.

Seeing this situation, Li Bangyan was even more determined to donate.

He knows how to test the questions, and the Phoenix Academy in Hangzhou has such advanced teaching content, and I am afraid that there will be a lot of jinshi in the next imperial examination.

The students here are worth investing in politics!

"Dangdang, dang!"

When the bell rang for the end of class, Zhu Yu packed up his teaching aids and left slowly.

Some students were still staring at the blackboard thinking, while others surrounded Zhu Yu. They are like vegetation that has been in drought for a long time, and they are frantically absorbing water, and that water is astronomical and geographical knowledge.

It wasn't until the teacher of the next class came in that Zhu Yu was finally able to get out.

"In Xia Li Guodong, I will meet Mr. Zhu!" Li Bangyan said respectfully.

Zhu Yu had just raised his hand and was about to return the salute, when he suddenly heard Lu Rong, the chief of the mountain, say: "This person's original name is Li Bangyan, the former prime minister of the Song Dynasty, and the minister of the new Ming Dynasty. He has been stripped of his birth and removed from all official positions. ”

Li Bangyan smiled embarrassedly: "Lu Shanchang is like a treasure. ”

Zhu Yu was quite surprised and looked at Li Bangyan curiously.

Lu Rong didn't say much, pointed out Li Bangyan's identity, and turned around to do his own thing.

Li Bangyan said: "It is also a new party in the lower part of the party. ”

This sentence instantly brought the relationship between the two closer, and Zhu Yu's perception of Li Bangyan was much better, and said: "The faint monarch is in the court, how can there be a new party and an old party?" It's just a traitor. ”

Li Bangyan said: "The traitorous party is because the faint king needs the traitor, and now that the Son of Heaven is in the court, there will naturally be no traitorous party." It has always been the New Party, which supports the reform of the law. In the years since the founding of the new dynasty, it has been carrying out reforms, and I, as a minister, have always supported it. ”

"Go to my house and tell me." Zhu Yu said with a smile.

Phoenix Academy has dormitories for teachers and students, which were converted from former monks' houses, and even the canteen is a canteen for monks.

Li Bangyan paced to enjoy the scenery and said approvingly: "It's quiet and quiet, but it's a good place to study." ”

Zhu Yu returned to his dormitory and put down all kinds of items: "Mr. Li has something, just say it directly." I haven't achieved anything in the past few decades, but I'm messing with the three religions and nine streams, and I still rarely make mistakes when looking at people. Your Excellency is not a man of learning, so don't mention it again. ”

Li Bangyan asked, "I heard that Mr. is very familiar with overseas Fanbang?" ”

Zhu Yu said: "I know some maritime merchants. ”

"Is there a Buddha country overseas? It's the kind of Buddhism that the whole country believes. Li Bangyan said.

Zhu Yu said: "Yes." Zhenla and the queen kingdom are all countries that believe in Buddhism. ”

"The Queen's Kingdom?" Li Bangyan's eyes lit up when he heard it.

Because it is recorded in the miscellaneous books of the Tang Dynasty that the Bodhisattva Barbarian is a tribute from the female barbarian country. And "Zizhi Tongjian", and called the female barbarian country the queen country and the Luo female barbarian.

Zhu Yu said: "To the south of Dali, there are Bagan and Golden Tooth. In the south of the Golden Tooth Country, and in the north of the Zhenla Country, is the Queen Kingdom. ”

The state of Bagan is located in the core area of later Myanmar.

The Golden Tooth State, also known as Mengpeng, is a tribal alliance country established by the Dai people. Probably in northeastern Myanmar and northern Laos, as well as part of Pu'er, China.

Between Bagan and Golden Tooth, in the northeastern mountains of Myanmar, there are also a large number of Shan tribes scattered who do not belong to any one country.

The queen kingdom is located in the north of Thailand, also known as Lamphun and Khalipunchai. The main ethnic group is the Mon, which originated in the southwest of China during the pre-Qin period.

Li Bangyan asked, "Is the queen's kingdom close to the sea?" ”

Zhu Yu replied: "It shouldn't be near the sea." ”

"Is the country of Zhenla by the sea?" Li Bangyan asked again.

Zhu Yu said: "Zhenla is naturally close to the sea. ”

Li Bangyan asked, "Can these countries be at war?" ”

Zhu Yu said: "I don't know about other countries, but Champong, Zhenla and Annan often fight. The Three Kingdoms fought back and forth, and no one could help anyone. ”

Li Bangyan asked, "Do Champa and Annam believe in Buddhism?" ”

Zhu Yu said: "Annan governs the country with Confucianism and calls himself Tiannan Little China. Champa was a Brahmanical sect, a sect that came from India. ”

In fact, Chenla (Angkor) also believed in Hinduism and Buddhism at the same time.

This is similar to the Three Buddhas, with Buddhism as the main body of faith and a large number of Hindus.

The above information is all hearsay from Zhu Yu, and he has never been to sea.

Li Bangyan deliberately catered to him, and although Zhu Yu understood it in his heart, he was still in a happy mood and told everything he knew.

Finally, Li Bangyan also learned the contact information of some maritime merchants from Zhu Yu's mouth.

Hangzhou's maritime merchants were mainly engaged in trade with Japan and Korea, and some also ran the trade routes of Fujian and Guangdong. They bought special products from Fujian and Guangdong provinces, and also bought some goods from overseas, which were shipped to Zhejiang to be sold for profit.

In last year's major corruption case, the top three Zhejiang maritime merchants were all involved in it and suffered heavy losses. There was even a family whose property was confiscated and exiled to the Penghu Islands according to the household registration book!

Li Bangyan found a maritime merchant surnamed Luo, whose strength can enter the top eight, specializing in Fujian and Guangdong business.

He directly sent a gift of 800 yuan, and the other party was confused and didn't dare to accept it, but invited him in very warmly.

Li Bangyan strode with his head held high, with a superior temperament.

The official smell on his body was too heavy, Luo Congxian didn't dare to slack off, and asked, "I don't know what Li Xianggong has to do?" ”

Li Bangyan said: "I was introduced by Zhu Yu and wanted to negotiate a deal with you. ”

Luo Congxian said vigilantly: "Illegal things, my Luo family will not do." ”

"Don't worry, I'm not from the Inspectorate," Li Bangyan said, "Srivijaya, Zhenla, or the Queen's Kingdom, I want to buy these young and beautiful women of the vassal kingdom." It is better to be able to play musical instruments and dance, but if you can't buy a man who knows how to sing and dance. By the way, I'm also going to buy women's clothing and accessories from these feudal kingdoms. ”

Luo Congxian instantly understood: "Similar to those Silla maids? ”

"Yes, yes." Li Bangyan nodded.

Luo Congyan said with a smile: "Goryeo is very close, the woman is cheap, and the ancient name of Silla is naturally able to make a lot of money." Your Excellency must have been expensive to buy those vassal women for a long distance, and you can't borrow the name of a Silla maid. I'm afraid this business won't last long. ”

"I have a clever plan in my belly, although Luo Yuanwai brings people back," Li Bangyan reminded, "Don't make too much money, fine water can flow for a long time." Also, don't be too ugly, don't be old, and be slim enough to teach them the best dancers. ”

Luo Congyan thought for a moment and said, "Next time I go to Guangzhou, I can help contact." As for whether you can buy it, I can't guarantee that. ”

It's better to get it to the Zhenla woman, Zhancheng often kills the past, it's just to grab a few more female captives when robbing.

Moreover, there are many Champa merchants in Guangzhou, and it is convenient to bring the goods over.

Li Bangyan is not afraid of being robbed of business by maritime merchants, and he is not afraid of being investigated and punished by the imperial court in the future.

He bought young foreign women through maritime merchants, taught them to sing and dance, and designed his own costumes and accessories.

In order to embody the exotic, Li Bangyan also studies the music, dance, and costumes of these countries.

The last thing that appeared in front of the customer was a luxurious and exotic costume, which looked like a female bodhisattva from a distance, and could sing and dance to hook people's souls.

He only takes the high-end route!

(End of chapter)