"Your Majesty, Holy Might!"
Xu Guangqi had a smile on his face, but shook his head: "But it's not entirely right!"
This time Chongzhen was a little confused. The Firearms Research Institute had many tasks, such as iron mold casting of cannons, Hengyao and Shunyao, flintlock guns, etc.
Hengyao and Shunyao are recorded in Mao Yuanyi's Military Bei Zhi, and should be the simplest, but the research time is too short, so it is unlikely.
Iron molding sounds simple, but according to today's craftsmen's thinking, it is still quite difficult.
Without waiting for him to continue thinking, Xu Guangqi continued: "Your Majesty, my happy news is that the Firearms Research Institute has added two more firearms masters. I have brought them here and are waiting at the Meridian Gate. I would like to invite your Majesty to meet them!"
"Firearms everyone?"
"Please!"
Chongzhen was instantly happy after hearing this. Whether the development of firearms is good or not is directly related to Ming Dynasty's future status in the world.
Anyone who can be evaluated as a master of firearms by Xu Guangqi must be a talented person. How could he not be happy?
In less than half an hour, Wang Chengen led a middle-aged man and a young man into the Dongnuan Pavilion. At Xu Guangqi's signal, the two men immediately saluted.
"The grassroots Jiao Xu (XU) and the student Bo Jue are here to see Your Majesty!"
"Free gift for both of you!"
Chongzhen looked at the two people, waiting for Xu Guangqi's explanation.
If a middle-aged man is a firearm, everyone still believes him. Firearms are a professional thing involving crafts, mathematics, gunpowder, etc., but what does this young man mean?
"Your Majesty, Jiao Xu and Tang Ruowang are both teachers and friends. They have deep knowledge of European firearm science and technology and have rich experience in firearm manufacturing.
In addition, he is also proficient in knowledge of smelting, machinery, chemistry, mechanics, mathematics, etc. He is definitely a firearms expert! "
Listening to the introduction, Chongzhen had a smile on his lips.
Jiao Xu had no impression, but he knew about Tang Ruowang. He was definitely a talented person who could become both a teacher and a friend with Tang Ruowang, a great man.
"Your Majesty, Bo Jue is nineteen years old this year. Although he is young, I can guarantee that within ten years, he will definitely become the top firearms expert in the Ming Dynasty!"
Fuck...
Chongzhen was so shocked by Xu Guangqi's words that he almost stood up.
If these words had not come from Xu Guangqi's mouth, he would have asked the person who made the comment to be forked out and rewarded with twenty army sticks.
Damn it, a nineteen-year-old young man who is the first person in a highly professional field like firearms to give such an evaluation is simply crazy.
This is the same as when an academician told the world in later generations that a college student is the number one person in the future academic community.
Seemingly sensing the emperor's shock, Xu Guangqi said quickly: "Your Majesty, what is needed to study this thing is talent, interest and perseverance, and Bo Jue has these three points.
Although he came from a poor family, he loved to study. After failing in many exams and witnessing the darkness of officialdom, he changed his studies to astronomy, mathematics and mechanical manufacturing.
Although his family was poor, he still built a workshop at home, equipped with various tools and equipment, and repeatedly developed it. With these simple tools, he actually created an armillary sphere.
Chen and some doctors and craftsmen from the Firearms Research Institute discussed with Bo Jue. He has a particularly deep understanding and structure of firearms and a strong hands-on ability.
Tang Ruowang and Chen Tianqu both recommended him to Chen! "
"Your Majesty, I believe that if Bo Jue is given a sufficient research environment, coupled with the guidance of doctors from the Firearms Research Institute, Bo Jue will definitely become the number one person in the field of firearms in ten years.
By that time, I will be old and someone will take over from the Firearms Research Institute! "
Xu Guangqi's explanation shocked Chongzhen.
The armillary sphere is the general name for the armillary sphere and the armillary image. It is an instrument for astronomical observation and calculation. The armillary sphere is somewhat unreliable, but the copper ball in the armillary sphere rotates at the same speed as the earth rotates once. This is very magical. .
At such a young age, being able to create an armillary sphere with simple equipment is definitely a talent, and he is truly a potential stock.
This also made him realize that he had preconceived ideas, and secretly warned himself that this kind of thinking was unacceptable.
Looking at Bo Jue, he saw that although Bo Jue's face was a little blushing, his face was calm and there was a look of confidence in his eyes.
"Bo Jue, I remember Xu Aiqing just said that you failed in many trials and witnessed the darkness of the officialdom. What exactly happened?"
"Your Majesty, it's like this, the common people are studying in Jiaxing County..."
After Bo Jue finished speaking, Chongzhen's eyes flashed with anger and he laughed at himself: "In that case, I have to thank the officials of Suzhou Prefecture. Otherwise, how could I get a firearms genius!"
"I know about this. I will ask the Jin Yiwei to investigate and I will definitely give you an explanation. You can rest assured!"
"Students thank you, Your Majesty!"
Bo Jue's eyes were full of emotion.
Chongzhen stood up, walked to Long An, and looked at Jiao Xu and Bo Jue: "You two, since Dean Xu has brought you to see me, it means that you have the intention to enter the Firearms Research Institute.
Let me ask one more question, are you two willing to join the Firearms Research Institute? "
"The grassroots are willing!"
"Students are willing!"
Jiao Xu and Bo Jue agreed without any hesitation.
Seeing that the two of them agreed, Xu Guangqi smiled even brighter: "Jiao Xu, Bo Jue, there were a lot of things I couldn't say because of the rules.
Now I can tell you responsibly that in the entire Ming Dynasty, if there is any place with the best environment for researching firearms, it is definitely the Firearms Research Institute.
As long as you have the ability and ideas, money and materials are at your disposal, and there will never be any tasks or pressure given to you.
You can do as much research as you want and realize all the wonderful ideas in your mind. "
The two of them were overjoyed. If they weren't in Dong Nuan Pavilion, they would have laughed out loud.
Nothing tempts them more than unlimited research funding.
"Since you are willing to join the Firearms Research Institute, Xu Aiqing, you can arrange it based on what they are good at. Whether you want to do pure research, or go to a certain department to become a doctor or professor!"
After Chongzhen finished speaking, he looked at Jiao and Xu again: "I see that you are here in a hurry. In a moment, you will receive a hundred taels of silver from Dean Xu as a settlement fee. This is my reward for you.
You don’t have to rush to do research yet. Take a walk around the capital and see the changes in the capital.
Deal with the unfinished matters outside and write to your family to explain. Dean Xu will tell you specific precautions in this regard.
Buy some clothes and other daily necessities. I guess you will not think about coming out for a while after entering the firearms research institute! "
"Besides, it's almost noon. Let's enjoy the royal banquet. Xu Aiqing will entertain you two on my behalf!
Xu Aiqing, in the afternoon, I went to the Firearms Research Institute to take a look at the assembly line! "
"I thank you, Your Majesty!"
"I obey the decree!"
Jiao Xu and Bo Jue's eyes were full of emotion. Although the emperor was suspected of trying to win people's hearts, his approach was flawless and heart-warming.
After the three people saluted and prepared to exit Dongnuan Pavilion, Chongzhen suddenly stopped Xu Guangqi: "Xu Aiqing, I remember you just mentioned Chen Tianqu, who is this person?"
