This is almost an unsolvable problem, and we can’t even hire some teachers who have failed repeatedly: in the land of China where the Northern Yuan Dynasty was ravaged, scholars are already scarce, and under the situation where things are rare and precious, every scholar is incestuous. Momo, it was almost inevitable that the new dynasty would pay attention to the imperial examinations. Many large merchants rushed to invite teachers to educate their children, hoping that one of their children would become an official. How can any gentleman be willing to come to this small Bifeng Academy to teach these children from a mud-legged family? Secondly, Zhu Su himself does not look down on those ordinary rotten scholars who are open-mouthed and silent. These people speak and act with a strong rancid smell. Zhu Su, who asked them to teach his students, was very worried that these students would never learn any other practical knowledge except shaking their heads and reciting the so-called sages' books.
What I want to cultivate is not the number one scholar in the court, but practical talents who can be useful in specific fields.
"Teacher, why don't you open more doors and invite talents from among young scholars? Your knowledge is as profound as the sea, and there must be people who are willing to learn it. As long as you recruit disciples, those children can naturally be handed over to us disciples for enlightenment." Fang Xiaoru suggested. . Among the many people in Huangzhuang, he was the only one who called Zhu Su "teacher" and treated Zhu Su as a teacher. Xu Yungong, who came with him, only called Zhu Su "Your Highness." He seemed to also know about the ambiguous rumors between his sister and Zhu Su, and naturally he no longer wanted to be inferior to Zhu Su in terms of seniority. Sometimes the eyes he looks at Zhu Su are quite scrutinizing, which always makes Zhu Su feel like there is a light on his back. Because Zhu Su had already said it before, even Xu Da didn't force it.
"I have also thought about this method, but in fact, my knowledge of objects is quite poorly publicized among scholars, and not many scholars are willing to learn the study of objects." Zhu Su sighed. Somewhat helplessly, after Lao Zhu spread the news in the court, not many students came to his door.
Logically speaking, scholars should be the most curious group. I am quite famous in the world of poetry because of my poem "Linjiang Xian", but no one except Fang Xiaoru came to visit me. After secretly inquiring, I found out that among scholars in the Ming Dynasty, they generally believed that their knowledge was miscellaneous. Although it was complicated, it was not elegant.
What's more, His Royal Highness the Fifth is doing business in person and doing such degrading things. It's even more disgusting for a dignified prince to think about economics. In the eyes of scholars of the Ming Dynasty, only his poem "Linjiang Immortal" can shine as his own knowledge.
As for checking things? Although cement is magical, it is just a trick.
"Teacher, how is it possible for ordinary people to know how to study heaven and earth? Those people regard Baoshan as a trivial matter because they are not blessed. Master, don't worry, your disciples will definitely carry forward our school. Teach this world that they will never dare to underestimate your knowledge. "Fang Xiaoru was filled with indignation. He was the first to complete basic mathematics, so Zhu Su also taught him some basic physics and chemistry knowledge. But compared to these practical lessons, Fang Xiaoru undoubtedly cared more about the philosophical principles Zhu Su casually said. Especially fascinated by the study of mind.
The famous saying of Li Zhi that Zhu Su borrowed before made him fascinated. Later, I was even more amazed when I heard Zhu Su's words such as "unity of knowledge and action" and "to bring conscience" accidentally said by Zhu Su. I often pondered over it in private when I was free. Manuscripts were piled everywhere in the house, and I would often sit in one place in a daze from morning to night without moving.
This is a world he has never touched, and Fang Xiaoru becomes more and more worshipful of Zhu Su, who brought him into this world.
Zhu Su waved his hand helplessly to Fang Xiaoru, whose eyes were filled with burning eyes, and motioned for him to leave first. I thought that recruiting this scholar into my disciples would be a good helper, but I didn't expect that he was only interested in studying philosophy and had little interest in practical learning. We can't expect him to become a scientist to help him with his research in the future. What Zhu Su urgently needs now is someone who can guide the technological changes of the Ming Dynasty on his behalf, so that he can justifiably be lazy and fish without having to do everything.
This eldest disciple is probably a waste.
A bad start.
Distraught, he decided to take a walk, took his dog and a few guards and went out to relax. The sun was shining brightly today and it was already a little warm. The street trees planted by Zhu Su at the roadside were still bare and had no buds. There are many villagers on the other side of the river who are working in full swing. They are not cultivating the land but are digging a large reservoir according to Zhu Su's plan. After it is completed, there will be no need for water to irrigate the fields even in the dry season. By the way, it will also add a new reservoir to the village. A large water-powered mill.
"His Highness is indeed a disciple of an expert. He has managed this place in an orderly manner in just a few months. The method of transporting earth in Guanzhuang is different from other places. We do not rely on the power of ordinary people. Only one person can lift a hundred kilograms of heavy loads. This is also His Highness's knowledge. "?" There was a sound next to him, and Zhu Su turned his head in surprise and saw an old man in green clothes with an old servant gently stroking his short beard, standing next to him and looking at him with a smile.
Zhu Su was startled when he saw the old man's face, and then smiled and said: "I didn't expect to meet Master Liu here. How is Master Liu these days? Zhu Su is very polite." He bowed respectfully.
"Haha, I was traveling in commoner clothes and met His Highness here by chance in the mountains and fields. I have never even seen His Highness pay tribute to him, so why should I use so many gifts to make it a bit tacky." Liu Ji and Liu Bowen chuckled, looking at Zhu Su with more admiration. "Your Highness has not yet explained the principle behind the method of lifting a hundred loads with bare hands? At a rough glance, I think it is somewhat similar to the pulley used in wells. But why can you lift a hundred loads with bare hands?"
Liu Bowen was asking about the pulley set used to transport sand and gravel from the pit. During the Han Dynasty, ancestors used fixed pulleys to draw water from wells. However, a single fixed pulley is not very labor-saving, so Liu Bowen was quite curious when he saw the pulley group that could easily lift a lot of sand and gravel.
After briefly explaining the relationship between the pulley and the fixed pulley for drawing water to Liu Bowen, Zhu Su pointed at the back of the young man who was directing the villagers in the distance and said with a smile: "This pulley is not made by me, but by the young prince of the Duke of Wei." It is specially designed to remove sediment here.”
"Oh? It was actually written by Mr. Xu?" Liu Bowen was a little surprised, stroking his short gray beard under his chin and said: "In just a few months, he has been able to master and apply what he has learned. This is a good way to benefit the country and the people. This knowledge will save the world countless manpower!"
After speaking, a pair of old eyes looked at Zhu Su: "Your Highness is knowledgeable and knowledgeable, which is evident from this. I still have one thing that I don't understand, and I just happened to ask Your Highness today."
"I heard that His Highness studied under Huangdi's Xuanyuan clan. Is this true? Is there really a way to cultivate immortality and live forever in this world?"
"Xuanyuan Huangdi?" Zhu Su was stunned. "How is it possible! The ancestor of the Yellow Emperor has been dead for thousands of years, how can he be my master?"
"The so-called immortality is illusory, and it takes time to seek it. Is it the work of a wise man? If there are people who really have great ability to live forever, why don't they know about it? When the Yuan Dynasty was raging in the world, why didn't they show up to save our descendants? Is the funeral going to end in fire and water?"
(End of chapter)
