Zhu Yuanzhang flipped through the reading notes at hand, and naturally Queen Ma was also there.
The two of them are a couple who live and die together. They are a real family.
When there are no outsiders, there is not so much emphasis.
Zhu Yuanzhang casually opened a review, glanced at it a few times, and immediately frowned.
Basically, they are all clichés.
Lao Zhu was indeed born as a beggar, and he did not read any books when he was young.
But Lao Zhu was very aware of his own weaknesses, and later he studied more whenever he had the opportunity.
There are also subordinates like Liu Bowen and Li Shanchang around him, and they also study a lot on weekdays.
It might not be interesting to ask him to make a fuss, but Lao Zhu still has insight into practical matters.
Zhu Yuanzhang's brows furrowed slightly every time he finished reading an article.
The speed of reading has become faster and faster.
Because they were all similar, it was almost as if they had already discussed it and submitted a similar template together.
Of course, this cannot be blamed on the academic officials of the Imperial College.
For them, Su Jing's theory of the three major industries was beyond the times.
Not everyone is Liu Bowen and can have high vision that transcends the times.
They couldn't write anything, so they could only discuss it and write some correct nonsense.
"It's all nonsense!"
After Zhu Yuanzhang saw half of it, he had no desire to continue reading.
"Su Jing just said something casually, but she didn't even understand it!"
Zhu Yuanzhang looked at the articles he had not finished reading with a straight face, feeling irritated.
He founded the Imperial Academy by himself and recruited talents from the Ming Dynasty, but he was no match for Su Jing!
It's like a joke!
Queen Ma looked at it carefully and nodded from time to time.
But after reading three or two articles, I stopped.
"Chongba, calm down."
Empress Ma advised: "How can what Mr. Su say be so easy? I think what they wrote is okay, at least they have thought about it."
Zhu Yuanzhang looked at Empress Ma and said, "Sister, I really don't understand. Is Su Jing really that powerful? Is there no one else in the Ming Dynasty besides Su Jing?"
Zhu Yuanzhang was sincere to Empress Ma and said whatever he thought.
Queen Ma paused and said, "Chongba, there are always some geniuses in this world, and Mr. Su is such a person. Besides, isn't Mr. Su teaching Biao'er now? He has no secrets from Biao'er."
Listening to Queen Ma's answer, Zhu Yuanzhang nodded and said: "Sister, you are right. Su Jing has indeed taught Biao'er everything he should teach and what he shouldn't. He really doesn't hide anything. On."
The theory of dynasty collapse, land annexation, and conflicts between man and land.
How could an ordinary teacher teach a student of unknown origin?
Su Jing really has nothing to hide.
"Chongba, don't think too much. The more powerful Mr. Su is, the more things Biao'er can learn. This is a good thing."
Empress Ma smiled and said: "As for you, don't worry. When the Ming Dynasty is handed over to Biao'er in the future, it will definitely become better."
This is what Lao Zhu cares about most, so that Ming Dynasty can be passed down to Zhu Biao smoothly.
As the first wife, Queen Ma was quite clear about this.
"Yes, Biao'er will definitely be able to do better than me in the future."
Zhu Yuanzhang nodded and said, not paying much attention to the opinions of the Imperial College Supervisors after reading.
After all, compared with Su Jing, they can only be regarded as ordinary people.
"By the way, Chongba, I heard that you and Tie'er said that if he can really study seriously at the Agricultural College, let Mr. Su give him guidance."
Queen Ma suddenly asked Zhu Yuanzhang.
This Zhu Ji is also Empress Ma's biological son, and Empress Ma also knows something about the affairs in the main hall.
"Well, that's right, Lao Wu quite surprised me."
Zhu Yuanzhang replied: "I went to the Agricultural College to see him. He was really learning. I also asked Yang Siyi. Lao Wu learned very well."
Zhu Yuanzhang was both surprised and surprised by Zhu Xi's performance.
Queen Ma said: "Then you have to think about how to fulfill your promise. A father cannot lie to his son."
Zhu Yuanzhang laughed and said: "That's natural. Once I say something, it's hard to follow up. I definitely can't lie to Lao Wu about this matter."
"I've thought about it, and I'll ask Lao Wu to go to Lishui County in a few days. Biao'er will be there, so he can be taken care of."
"But I'm afraid Su Jing's planting skills can't be taught to Lao Wu."
Thinking of Su Jing's scientific seedling cultivation mentioned in Zhu Biao's previous letter, Zhu Yuanzhang couldn't help laughing.
Su Jing doesn't know everything.
Queen Ma nodded: "Okay, it's better to let Tie'er come over than to let Mr. Su come over."
It is obviously not a good thing for Su Jing to know Zhu Biao's identity now.
"By the way, sister, after the New Year's Eve, we'll be sixteen, and it's time to mention the marriage to the daughter of the Boren family."
Zhu Yuanzhang said.
Autumn has arrived, and as soon as winter is over it will be next year, and Zhu Biao will be sixteen.
According to Ming Dynasty law, a man can get married at the age of sixteen.
This marriage to Chang Yuchun's daughter Chang Wan is a baby kiss, and it's time to set a date.
Queen Ma immediately said: "Don't worry, I've kept this in mind. I will call the Lan family over next year to discuss it carefully."
It was her son's first marriage, and Empress Ma was no less concerned about it than Zhu Yuanzhang.
Lishui County.
In Su Jing's courtyard, both of them were using telescopes.
Zhu Biao continued to work on the monocular telescope, while Su Jing continued to polish and adjust the astronomical telescope.
Although he had sent ten back last time, Zhu Biao also understood the importance of telescopes and ten would not be enough.
Do more, and for the soldiers on the front line, it is no different than saving lives.
Su Jing wanted to see the deep sky objects that are easy to observe in autumn.
Both master and apprentice were holding telescopes, and they were quite harmonious.
But Gong Weilang, who was watching from a distance, didn't know what to do.
He couldn't get too close, and the two of them were doing the same thing.
When the time comes to report, I'm afraid I will be blamed by Zhu Yuanzhang again.
Why can't we just do normal things?
"Master Su, have you really never thought about starting a family?"
Zhu Biao polished his lenses and asked casually.
In his opinion, Su Jing is so knowledgeable and has a lot of wealth. At such an age, it should be time to start a family.
As the saying goes, a family is about establishing a career. Su Jing has already established so many careers.
Su Jing smiled and said: "You little brat asked me what I am doing. Why should I be so anxious about starting a family?"
Su Jing is only in her early twenties now, and he has never thought about starting a family anyway.
Zhu Biao immediately said: "Master Su, my student is not young anymore. He will be sixteen after the Chinese New Year this year, and he will be able to start a family by then."
Zhu Biao is also very clear about his engagement.
He has also met Chang Yuchun's daughter Chang Wan, and she is a pretty good woman.
Su Jing was stunned, but she had forgotten that men in the Ming Dynasty could get married at the age of sixteen.
He looked at Zhu Biao and said, "Why, your family has already made an engagement for you?"
It is understandable that his apprentice is either rich or noble, and he has already been engaged.
"Um."
Zhu Biao nodded and said, "Yes, she is the daughter of my father's best friend."
Chang Yuchun said that he was a good friend of Zhu Yuanzhang, which was not a big problem.
Su Jing was not surprised, but continued to ask: "So, has your family agreed on when the marriage will be consummated?"
"Not yet, but it probably won't be too late."
Zhu Biao answered truthfully.
Su Jing said calmly: "Then my advice to you is, if you are getting married, don't have children too early and don't have children too often."
Su Jing didn't know much about childbirth, but he knew that if a woman gave birth to a child too early, it would put a greater burden on the body.
This was especially true in the Ming Dynasty when medical technology was not very developed.
"Why?"
Zhu Biao said doubtfully.
In ancient times, or now, the sooner you get married and have children, the better. Lao Zhu even encouraged having more children.
Because it is the early Ming Dynasty, the war has just passed, and the population is at a low point.
In feudal society, the easiest way to develop a country was to have more children.
The more people there are, the more things can be done.
Su Jing said: "I know a person who got married very young, only 17 years old. Then his wife gave birth to two sons and two daughters in seven years. Then his body could no longer bear it, and his wife passed away. .”
"If you don't want to make the same mistake again, it's best to follow my advice."
Su Jing was not interested in explaining fertility knowledge because he couldn't understand it either.
What he said was exactly what Zhu Biao would experience in the original future.
After Zhu Biao and his wife Chang Wan got married, they gave birth to four children in total. Eleven days after the birth of their fourth child, Zhu Yunxi, he died.
Su Jing didn't know at this moment that she was giving Zhu Biao an example.
When Zhu Biao heard this, his expression became solemn.
Although he has not yet married Chang Wan and may not be that good emotionally, Zhu Biao would never want Chang Wan, his future wife, to die so early because of having more children.
"Master Su, students understand, students must remember it."
Zhu Biao answered extremely seriously.
Although Su Jing just gave a simple example and didn't even say who it was, Zhu Biao still had great trust.
In other words, it is better to believe that this kind of thing exists than to believe that it does not exist.
Su Jing didn't know that her casual words would directly change the fate of Chang Yuchun's daughter Chang Wan.
Chang Yuchun and his family really have to thank Su Jing.
"I'm just reminding you that having more children is a good thing, but your wife's health must also be taken into consideration."
Su Jing said lightly.
He really didn't expect too much, that is to say, when it came to getting married, he didn't think about the ending of the daughter who often encountered spring in history.
"Thank you Master Su for the tip. I would like to express my gratitude to you on behalf of my fiancée."
Zhu Biao put down the tools in his hand and bowed towards Su Jing.
Su Jing smiled and said: "There's no need to be so formal. Besides, you're not married yet. Let's make a telescope first."
"Yes, Master Su."
Zhu Biao nodded.
The two continued to build their own telescopes.
It was night in a blink of an eye, Zhu Biao could no longer continue, but it was time for Su Jing to test the results.
The night sky is clear and the bright moon hangs high.
The bright moonlight shines down like a silver glow.
Su Jing adjusted the astronomical telescope and pointed the lens at the moon.
Watching the moon, no matter when, is something that makes Su Jing extremely happy.
Zhu Biao waited silently, and so did he.
The vastness of this universe is simply infinitely magical.
The two of them took turns watching, and Zhu Biao asked Su Jing all kinds of questions. Su Jing could answer some questions, while others let Zhu Biao observe by himself.
"Master Su, the universe is so big. Do the stars in the sky have the same existence as those under our feet?"
Zhu Biao asked while observing the starry sky.
After watching the starry sky several times, Zhu Biao finally had the doubts that any human being would have.
Is our earth unique?
The corner of Su Jing's mouth raised slightly. He was very happy to hear this question, which showed that it was very effective in training Zhu Biao.
"Maybe. From a probability perspective, as long as the universe is large enough, there must be planets like ours in it."
Su Jing replied.
Zhu Biao looked back at Su Jing and said, "Are there people like us there?"
Su Jing shrugged and said: "It depends on whether the person you are talking about is exactly the same as us, or whether it is an intelligent existence, regardless of its external image."
"Or, we can call them collectively, aliens."
alien?
Zhu Biao was shocked when he heard Su Jing's answer.
At this time, the Ming Dynasty had not yet fully explored the extent of its overseas territory.
Now Su Jing is already talking to him about whether there are other intelligent life forms in the vast universe.
This gave Zhu Biao an unreal feeling.
(End of chapter)
