Yu Qian was tired from running and stood under a tree to rest out of breath.
The Military Academy needs to run five miles early in the morning, which is really a challenge for me.
"Are you Yu Qian?"
A young man walked over, with slight sweat on his forehead and shortness of breath.
Yu Qian looked sideways and saw that the young man who came was about the same age as him. He had a broad forehead, sword-shaped eyebrows and starry eyes, and a rosy complexion. He was holding a long sword, exuding an aura of wealth and an indescribable aura. It feels like this feeling actually makes me a little nervous.
Suppressing the inexplicable emotions in his heart, Yu Qian saw him wearing the Confucian robe of the Imperial Academy and saluted, "I'm Yu Qian, I don't know how to call him?"
"Gu, let's call me Nian Qibai."
Zhu Wenkui thought for a while, and when his father traveled around, he took on the pseudonym Nian Liubai. He continued on, and it seemed good to call him Nian Qibai.
"Brother Nian."
Yu Qian bowed.
Zhu Wenkui looked at Yu Qian and said with a smile: "I admire your "Song of Lime" very much. If all the reading seeds in the world have the character of Lime, are not afraid of being burned by fire, and are determined to leave innocence in the world, then what will happen to the Ming Dynasty? Are you worried that the prosperous times will not come?"
Yu Qian smiled calmly: "In my opinion, the Imperial College, Fuzhou County Studies and Social Studies are the lime kilns built by the imperial court. Countless teachers, tutors, teachings, doctors, etc. are working hard to make everyone Disciples who have completed their studies are like lime, clean and capable of making a difference."
Zhu Wenkui nodded repeatedly and sat down: "I heard that you have taken five elective courses, which is really amazing. Can you really learn so much at your age?"
When Yu Qian meets people of his own age, he always feels a little warm: "My teacher taught me that as long as a person is not lazy and willing to endure hardships, there is no knowledge that cannot be learned. I am not afraid of hardships. The worst I can do is lose an hour of sleep. What courses are you studying? Why do I I’ve never heard of you. Considering your age to be able to enter the Imperial College, you must be quite extraordinary.”
Zhu Wenkui shook his head: "What's outstanding? No, the reason why I come here is arranged by my father. I have to come here to attend four classes every month. As for the subjects, they are Confucianism, business, agriculture and military science, but I'm teaching myself how to sail."
Yu Qian was a little surprised.
The Imperial College in Beijing is the highest institution of learning, and its role has surpassed that of the imperial examination in recent years. Many people who want to pass the imperial examination and enter official careers mostly need to enter the Imperial College to retake the exam, so that the imperial examination almost exists in name only.
In this case, the Imperial Academy's control of talents becomes crucial.
Unexpectedly, someone had some connections and sent the child to the Imperial College. Who was his father? Why didn't the Imperial College stop him? If things go on like this, won't the Imperial College be opened up by people using connections and money? At that time, there will be many people who are cheating, so how can the Imperial College lead learning?
"Are you interested in sailing?"
Seeing that Yu Qian was silent, Zhu Wenkui asked.
Yu Qian shook his head: "No interest. Most people in the Ming Dynasty lived on land. Although the ocean brought rich trade goods and promoted the development of commerce and shipbuilding. But I think navigation is just the icing on the cake. The real What matters is the 70 million people."
Zhu Wenkui did not agree with Yu Qian's words and retorted: "The people on land are naturally the foundation, but navigation is not the icing on the cake, but the pillars, just like a house. After the foundation is laid, pillars are needed, and there cannot be only one pillar. We need pillars for the people, pillars for the army, pillars for officials, and pillars for the navy.”
Yu Qian asked: "In addition to bringing trade goods, what else will the voyage bring?"
Zhu Wenkui smiled and said: "Don't you see the high-yield crops? Without navigation, where would these crops be? There are also minerals, don't you know? Nowadays, whether it is iron ships or steam engines, some steel contains minerals from distant Africa. Metal. Although the Ming Dynasty is a large area, not all materials are available."
"My father said that there is a lot of land, but just because it is not being used now or being abandoned does not mean that it will not be used in the future. There are precious products buried deep underground, but they cannot be used due to our current technology and capabilities, but they will always be used in the future. Navigation We can incorporate those uninhabited places into Ming Dynasty’s territory, which will make it easier to find and mine minerals in the future.”
Yu Qian found that he had some prejudice against the people in front of him, and it was all caused by him going through the back door...
It is wrong for bias to affect one's judgment and emotions.
Yu Qian adjusted his mentality and agreed with what the young man said: "What you said makes some sense, but I think that in terms of priority, everything should focus on these 70 million people, and secondly, allocate resources to sail and explore. .”
Zhu Wenkui nodded slightly: "Yes, the priorities must be clear, and the priorities must be clear. The same is true for schoolwork."
Yu Qian looked at Zhu Wenkui in surprise, stood up, and saluted solemnly: "I have learned a lesson."
Zhu Wenkui smiled, then stood up, picked up the sword, and said to Qian: "We are of the same age, and we must have a lot to say. I will come to the Imperial College again, and I will come to find you when the time comes. If there is anything you want to know about the Imperial College Secret, I can take you there, including some secret rooms and laboratories."
"really?"
"Of course, but you need to follow the entry and exit rules."
"Can I also enter Guo Jiale's electrical energy laboratory?"
"There is some danger there, are you sure you want to go?"
"I also want to know what electricity is."
"No problem, I'll take you there. How about here and now, seven days later?"
"It's a deal!"
Yu Qian looked at Zhu Wenkui who was leaving, thought for a moment, then turned around and went to the Confucian Academy to rest from his studies. After Guo Jiale and Shen Dadao came back in the evening, he asked, "Who is Nian Qibian?"
Guo Jiale looked at Yu Qian doubtfully and asked Shen Dadao, "Is there anyone named Nian in the Imperial College?"
Shen Dadao shook his head: "I've never heard of this."
Yu Qian quickly said: "He is about the same age as me, and he is attending classes at the Military Academy today."
Shen Dadao blinked: "What are you talking about? I'm about the same age as you?"
Guo Jiale held his chin, thought for a moment, and said to Qian, "Have you seen him?"
Yu Qian nodded: "Do you know each other?"
Shen Dadao chuckled: "I know him, but he is not a supervisor of the Imperial College."
"ah?"
"What should I say? He is responsible for teaching sword skills at the Military Academy. Don't underestimate his young age. He has been practicing martial arts since he was four or five years old. He has endured a lot of hardships."
"Is it possible that he is a gentleman?"
Yu Qian was a little depressed. He was still a disciple at such an old age, and he was already a teacher.
Martial arts?
No wonder he was holding a sword.
Guo Jiale looked at Yu Qian and said with a smile: "You can learn more from him. He has a lot of knowledge. When three people are together, there must be one who is my teacher. You have to remember this."
Yu Qian nodded, looked at Shen Dadao and Guo Jiale, and said seriously: "We have made an appointment to meet next week, and I will ask for more advice then. But why do you look at me so strangely?"
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