Emperor Chongzhen was moved when he suddenly heard this voice and couldn't help but wake up immediately.
So, he quickly turned to Wang Cheng'en and said: "My dear companion, please tell me that I will have a meal here. Let the imperial eunuch prepare a rich meal. I want to entertain you sir!"
In fact, there is another problem, that is, it is dark, the palace door is locked, and an adult man who is not a eunuch is still in the palace!
However, at this time, Emperor Chongzhen had too many questions to ask, and the people around him were also full of doubts and wanted answers, so no one paid attention to these details.
Wang Chengen immediately agreed and went to deliver the order.
Emperor Chongzhen faced Zhang Mingwei with a very solemn expression. Suddenly he clasped his hands, bent down and bowed, and said in an extremely serious tone: "In times of crisis, sir, you are determined to help me. This makes me deeply moved! Please tell me clearly, sir, what do you have in mind?" What can you do for sir?"
After being the emperor for so many years and being in his thirties, he still knows a little about the world. Zhang Mingwei promised to try his best to help him, and of course he would give something in return.
Although Zhang Mingwei had mentioned something before, it was a bit vague, so he asked again to express his gratitude. Or, knowing what Zhang Mingwei is after makes him feel completely at ease.
Zhang Mingwei looked at him and was slightly stunned. However, one could see sincerity in Emperor Chongzhen's eyes, and after thinking about it for a moment, he understood.
So, his expression was equally solemn, imitating Emperor Chongzhen, clasping his hands as a salute in return, and then said seriously: "Your Majesty should have seen the development of science and technology in later generations, right? There are steel monsters running on the ground, steel machines flying in the sky, etc." Etc. These things can only be invented and created through the development of science, technology and knowledge. And our Ming Dynasty has always been based on the Four Books and Five Classics, and relying only on these cannot make the Ming Dynasty's science and technology progress. Therefore, my wish is to preach in the Ming Dynasty Solve my doubts through my karma and spread science, technology and knowledge. Your Majesty must help me with this!"
After a pause, he added: "If the Ming Dynasty remains stagnant, even if the Ming Dynasty is temporarily revived, the Western Yi will definitely surpass the Ming Dynasty in the future."
Just now, Emperor Chongzhen had watched the documentary and witnessed the power of science and technology mentioned by Zhang Mingwei. Therefore, he was overjoyed when he heard it and quickly replied: "Absolutely no problem. Sir, please tell me, how can I help?"
"The most important point is to add science and technology knowledge to the imperial examination." Zhang Mingwei had thought about it a long time ago and immediately replied, "The Four Books and Five Classics are academic scholarship for thought and cannot be lost; if science and technology knowledge is added , placed in an equally important position, then Ming Dynasty will have two legs and be able to run forward and move towards a new peak of mankind!"
To change the imperial examination to select scholars is a very important and difficult matter. But for Emperor Chongzhen, he didn't hesitate at all. Because for him, this matter has only advantages and no disadvantages. Therefore, he immediately nodded and said: "Okay, no problem, is there anything else?"
After hearing this, Zhang Mingwei thought for a moment and then said: "In short, every aspect of the Ming Dynasty will be influenced by science and technology. Your Majesty must support the measures taken in these aspects when the time comes!"
Emperor Chongzhen waited for a while, but when Zhang Mingwei didn't say anything else, he asked in surprise: "That's all? Is there anything else?"
"Isn't this enough?" Zhang Mingwei couldn't help but smile and asked.
Promoting science, technology and knowledge will definitely involve all aspects such as politics, military culture, etc. It will affect the direction of the entire Chinese nation and will affect future generations! If we can lay this foundation in the Chongzhen Dynasty, it will be very good!
Emperor Chongzhen was slightly confused when he heard the rhetorical question. Before he could react, he remained silent. Prince Zhu Cixiang, who was just listening, excitedly interrupted and said, "Sir, do you care about the way of Confucius and want to keep pace with Confucius?"
He cared less about trivial matters and was learning these. Therefore, he understood it before Emperor Chongzhen and hit the point with his words.
When Emperor Chongzhen heard this, he was like, isn’t it?
The knowledge Zhang Mingwei wants to spread is to be on par with the Four Books and Five Classics, which means that his ambition is not at the level of Zhu Xi, but at the same level as Confucius Sheng.
To some extent, this pursuit is even higher than the position of emperor.
Thinking of this, Emperor Chongzhen couldn't help but feel very happy, and immediately said to Zhang Mingwei sincerely: "I understand sir's wish! Sir, please rest assured, I will fully support it without any ambiguity!"
If Zhang Mingwei could become a person like Kong Sheng, and let science and technology achieve a position like the Four Books and Five Classics, it would only be good for Ming Dynasty and not harmful. Of course he would be willing to do so.
No, after he finished speaking, he turned to look at Zhu Cixiang, then turned back to look at Zhang Mingwei, and emphasized in a decisive tone: "And I will regard this matter as an ancestral lesson, and instruct the future emperors of the Ming Dynasty to do everything." Full support to Sir and science and technology knowledge!”
Zhu Cixiang listened on the side and kept nodding. You know, he is someone who has seen the documentary, so how can he not yearn for the future!
Zhang Mingwei didn't think much about it, but after listening to the conclusion reached by Chongzhen and his son at this time, it seems that it would be really good if he could be a sage like Confucius, and he should be remembered by future generations!
Okay, let’s work hard for this goal!
So, just like that, Zhang Mingwei further clarified his ultimate goal after traveling to the Ming Dynasty, and Emperor Chongzhen was also very relieved. For a while, the palace became very harmonious.
However, Emperor Chongzhen immediately remembered something, and immediately called Princess Kunxing, and said to Zhang Mingwei in a very serious tone: "Sir, you are alone, and there is no one around you. My eldest daughter is well-educated, and is good at playing music, chess, calligraphy and painting." Second, I can serve you, sir, as your maid, and do your best for me."
"..." Zhang Mingwei was dumbfounded. What do you mean? Let Princess Kunxing be his maid? Is this a big joke?
Princess Kunxing herself was dumbfounded. No matter how much she thought about it, she never imagined that as the eldest princess of the Ming Dynasty, one day she would be someone else's maid? If she hadn't heard her father speaking seriously, she would have thought she was dreaming.
The prince next to him, Zhu Cixiang, was also stunned. He looked at his sister in disbelief, and then at his father, but he didn't see a hint of joking on his father's face.
Of course he didn't know that Emperor Chongzhen had his own plans for doing this.
"Your Majesty, this is not okay!" Zhang Mingwei came to his senses and quickly refused, "How can the majestic Princess of Ming Dynasty be my maid? Besides, our future generations..."
Before he could finish speaking, Emperor Chongzhen interrupted him with a very serious look and an extremely serious tone: "If the Ming Dynasty perishes, it will be the greatest misfortune for her to be in the royal family. Now my husband and I are trying to save the nation, and as the royal family Her children will naturally have to do their part as well.”
Having said this, he paused and then added: "Today, only my daughter knows the origin of my husband and has also seen some things in future generations. With her by my husband's side, she should be able to speak and be able to talk to him. I have helped you with many things. And if you want to be a person like Kong Sheng, how can you wrong my daughter?"
"..." Zhang Mingwei was speechless. Emperor Chongzhen had this plan from the beginning. So when the prince was summoned, Princess Kunxing was summoned.
At this time, he also understood. Emperor Chongzhen regarded him as a life-saving straw. While giving him peace of mind, he also wanted to tie him together for the best interests.
Looking at Emperor Chongzhen's behavior, it would be impossible not to agree to this matter.
So, Zhang Mingwei said seriously: "Your Majesty, it doesn't matter whether you have a princess as my maid or not. Now that I have said it, I will do my best to help you. If your Majesty insists, then I will insist too. The matter must be approved by Princess Kunxing herself!"
Emperor Chongzhen was stunned for a moment, but when he saw how serious he looked, he finally nodded, turned to Princess Kunxing and asked, "Did you hear what you said, sir?"
Zhang Mingwei also looked at her and reminded her: "This matter should be your own choice. Don't have any other concerns."
It's not that he is being pretentious, but that he is worried that if Princess Kunxing is forced to be his maid, with her princess's energy, it will really give him a headache if she wants to target him.
And as far as he was concerned, under the values of later generations, he could not accept this arrangement with peace of mind.
Princess Kunxing's eyes were a little red. She did not look at her father. She just looked up at the stranger in front of her. Although her voice was not high, she said with unusual firmness: "The country is in crisis, the family and the country are in danger. As a daughter, I cannot be a father." The emperor is already worried about sharing state affairs; now that I have the opportunity, I can do my part, not to mention being a maid, even if it takes my life, I will not hesitate!"
Although she didn't see her own ending, she knew very well that as a child of the Tian family, there would never be a good ending when the dynasty changed.
The prince beside him, Zhu Cixiang, did not speak and was always watching. Hearing what his sister said, he was honestly very shocked. At the same time, he also felt pressure that he had never felt before.
After hearing this, Zhang Mingwei looked back into Princess Kunxing's eyes and could feel that this was her sincerity. Finally, he nodded and said: "Okay, I agree!"
Emperor Chongzhen made such an arrangement, and it would be a lie to say that he didn't feel sorry for his daughter. But in his opinion, he had no choice, he had to do this.
At this time, when he heard his daughter's words, he couldn't help but feel very happy, and at the same time, he felt a little sorry for her. However, after seeing Zhang Mingwei's agreement, he put aside this idea and asked the prince to meet Zhang Mingwei as a junior.
After the ceremony, Wang Chengen arrived with the maid from the imperial prison.
As a result, the hall fell silent again.
Under Wang Chengen's command, these chambermaids quickly arranged the table and quickly left, leaving Wang Chengen alone to serve.
"It's really inappropriate to let your husband go hungry!" Emperor Chongzhen said to Zhang Mingwei and invited him to sit down.
Under the candlelight of the palace, there was a full table. No matter how poor Emperor Chongzhen was, he would not only entertain guests with vegetables and turnips.
This was made by the imperial chef. The aroma was so fragrant that Zhang Mingwei was not polite and wanted to eat first.
However, when he was about to move his chopsticks, he stopped again after looking at it.
