"Not only that, I also plan to translate this book by then. I wonder if all of you would be willing to help me?"
"When the time comes, your names will all appear in this book."
After Jiajing finished explaining to Yan Shifan, he then turned his attention to Yan Song and others and said slowly.
After hearing the emperor's words, everyone present could not help but breathe quickly.
After all, this is the merit of writing a book!
Throughout the ages, many students have spent their entire lives pursuing, in addition to cultivating their moral integrity, regulating their families, governing the country, and bringing peace to the world.
Now, the emperor actually entrusts himself with an errand that countless scholars in the world dream of doing. Isn't this a reward?
No, this is much more valuable than a reward!
"Your Majesty has only revealed a small part of his knowledge so far, and with this small part of his knowledge, he not only solved the problem of gunpowder ratio, but also proposed a new weapon concept called grenades!"
"If we could translate all the contents in the book "Science", wouldn't it be..."
Yan Song didn't dare to think about it anymore. At this moment, he suddenly came back to his senses, and there was a hint of fanaticism and reverence in his eyes when he looked at Jiajing.
Immediately afterwards, Yan Song took the lead and knelt on the ground and said in a trembling voice.
"Your Majesty, I am willing!"
"Your Majesty is willing!"
After Yan Song, the remaining people all knelt down and said in unison.
"Well, that's right. In that case, after I finish teaching at the Imperial College, I will officially start the compilation work."
Jiajing seemed to have expected the current situation, and his mood did not fluctuate much. He nodded and said slowly.
"Yes, Your Majesty, I obey."
Seeing that the matter of compiling the book had been settled, Yan Song immediately breathed a sigh of relief and responded.
"Your Majesty, I have been having a problem for a long time. I hope your Majesty can clear it up."
At this moment, Zhang Juzheng on the side also raised corresponding questions to Jiajing.
"Yeah, but it doesn't matter."
Jiajing looked calm and then looked away from Zhang Juzheng.
"Your Majesty, my question is, how much knowledge does the book called "Science" contain?"
After listening to Zhang Juzheng's question, Jiajing chuckled and answered.
"The knowledge in this book is endless, covering everything from astronomy to geography, everything in the world!"
"Even I have only glimpsed a corner of it."
'Hiss~' Even though everyone had been mentally prepared beforehand, the words coming out of the emperor's mouth still deeply shocked everyone present.
"This book called "Science" covers everything from astronomy to geography, everything in the world!"
"Even His Majesty, who is knowledgeable and wise, has only glimpsed part of the knowledge. If someone could understand all the knowledge, wouldn't it be..."
Jiajing seemed to have guessed what everyone was thinking, and then explained.
"Many people only achieve corresponding achievements in one of these fields throughout their lives!"
"And more people have never even crossed the threshold. They have been doing nothing all their lives and died incognito."
After hearing the emperor's words, the extraordinarily shining light in the eyes of everyone present dimmed a lot.
"However, future generations can draw conclusions based on the theories put forward by predecessors and the lessons learned. Only by continuing one after another without moving forward can we be called science!"
"If this is the case, the people will live and work in peace and contentment, and our Ming Dynasty will prosper forever!"
Jiajing looked away from everyone and then added.
After listening to the emperor's words, everyone present seemed to have a clear understanding and seemed to be deep in thought.
"That's it, that's it, I understand!"
Yan Shifan on the side kept murmuring after hearing what Jiajing said. For a long time, a flash of light suddenly bloomed in his eyes, muttering silently to himself.
"Please forgive me for asking boldly, what courses will your Majesty teach at the Imperial College?"
Gao Gong plucked up the courage to stand up, and then asked a question that everyone present was very concerned about.
"Yes, Your Majesty will teach at the Imperial College. What courses will he teach?"
After Gao Gong stood up, the remaining people thought so in their hearts.
Regarding Gao Gong's question, Jiajing just smiled and did not answer directly. Instead, he stretched out a finger and pointed at the sky.
There is no doubt that Jiajing's action soon caused an uproar at the scene, and everyone began to discuss in low voices.
"What? The content of your Majesty's lectures at the Imperial Academy is actually related to heaven!"
"Yes, I don't know what His Majesty is going to say."
"Your Majesty just pointed his finger at the sky. He must have been talking about God!"
"I also think it must be like this."
Seeing that the direction of everyone's discussion was getting more and more biased, Jiajing coughed twice, attracted everyone's attention to himself, and explained.
"Ahem, you will know when the time comes."
"Anyway, what I'm talking about has nothing to do with God!"
After Jiajing explained this sentence, he stopped talking.
Everyone present was even more confused about the emperor's explanation.
"It has nothing to do with God, so what will your Majesty say then..."
Seeing that everyone still wanted to continue guessing, Jiajing slowly withdrew his gaze and ordered.
"Okay, let's stop here for today!"
"You guys go down and do your work. I have some things to deal with next."
Seeing that the emperor had already given the order, everyone had no choice but to respond respectfully.
"Your Majesty, I obey your orders!"
"Um."
Jiajing nodded, looking quite calm, and then responded.
Afterwards, the group of people embarked on the journey back from the Arms Department.
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Forbidden City, Cabinet.
After everyone returned from the Arms Department, their faces still looked like they were still unfinished. Looking at the piles of memorials on the table, everyone temporarily lost interest in reviewing them.
There was no other reason. What they saw in the Ordnance Department today was really shocking. Not only did everyone see a new weapon called "Grenade", the power of its explosion was comparable to that of a cannonball.
Not only that, His Majesty also saw the shortcomings at a glance and gave corresponding improvement plans.
Among them, the most important thing is that by then, His Majesty will translate the contents of the book Science!
And this important task falls precisely on the head of the cabinet. In other words, everyone can leave their own names in the compiled books, and thus have the opportunity to be famous for generations!
In the end, it was Yan Song who spoke first and broke the silence.
"Everyone, Your Majesty has entrusted us with such an important task of compiling books. We cannot let His Majesty down!"
After Yan Song finished speaking, he glanced at Xu Jie with the corner of his eye, indicating something.
Xu Jie was not aware of this at all, and just followed Yan Song's words and reminded him.
"Everyone, this is something that is written down in a book. If we do it well, we might all be able to leave our names in history!"
"And admired by countless students in later generations!"
Seeing that the first minister and the second minister of the cabinet spoke one after another, emphasizing the importance of this matter, everyone present could only nod in agreement and did not dare to show any slightest indifference.
(End of chapter)
