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Hou Fangyu who was standing next to him was a little surprised and a little scared when he saw it. You know, even Yingtian Mansion Imperial College was so frightened to offer wine, then the status of the person just now must be several levels higher than the official position of offering wine, and he would probably be in charge of offering wine. But that young man is very young, who could he be?

He couldn't figure it out, so he covered his mouth and asked Hou Ke: "Uncle, who is that person?"

Emperor Chongzhen paid a private visit incognito, and his identity must not be exposed, otherwise Hou Ke would have gone directly to visit him just now. When he saw Hou Fangyu asking, thinking about Hou Fangyu's behavior just now, he said angrily: "Shut up, follow me back to your hometown immediately, go to the ancestral hall to kneel down and think about your mistakes. Let's see if you will still be mean-mouthed in the future!"

Today was embarrassing and conspicuous enough, and Hou Ke didn't want to stay any longer. After saying this, he immediately ordered the maid to help him go out.

However, when he passed by Fang Yizhi and saw him saluting him, he suddenly remembered that Emperor Chongzhen just said that Fang Yizhi said that he was very good and that he would remember him, and he felt a little mixed in his heart. He couldn't help but stop and look at Fang Yizhi. Zhidao said: "If my nephew behaves half as well as you do, there will be smoke coming out of the Hou family's ancestral grave!"

After saying that, he sighed again and went out.

Fang Yizhi was a little dazed when he said this. What does this mean?

Hou Fangyu was very angry after hearing this, thinking to himself, am I that bad? We are known as the Fourth Young Masters of Fushe. We have the same name. If your uncle said this in public, how can we still have the same name in the future?

Hou Fangyu was sad and hurting his body, and he had no shame to stay here any longer, so he covered his mouth, ignored Fang Yizhi, and hurriedly followed Hou Ke out.

Panda Qiu stood there stunned for a long time, feeling very bitter in his heart: What kind of thing is this? You can obviously ignore your own business, but you insist on getting involved. The result is good, and your performance has been criticized. The emperor saw it. Needless to say, the impression must have been very poor! After working hard all my life, I still want to climb higher, but after what happened today, I am afraid that my career as an official is over!

Thinking about it, Panda Qiu couldn't help but feel that hatred! It's all because of the Hou family. If it weren't for them, how could I have done such a thing!

While he was thinking about it, he suddenly heard Fang Yizhi say to him: "Master Jijiu, the students have to leave first."

Panda Qiu came back to his senses, and like Hou Ke, he felt quite complicated looking at Fang Yizhi, who had unknowingly gained the emperor's favor. The most valuable thing is to be remembered well by the emperor inadvertently during this kind of private visit incognito. It would be great if it were you instead, maybe it would be possible for you to achieve success in the future!

I sighed in my heart, Fang Yizhi, who was favored by the emperor, wanted to make friends with him. Thinking of this, Panda Qiu reluctantly showed a kind face and said to the other party Yizhi: "Well, study hard when you go back. I am optimistic about you!"

"Thank you, Master Jijiu!" Fang Yizhi was very happy when he heard this. After all, this is the Jijiujiu of one of the highest universities in the Ming Dynasty. What he said still has weight. "Students are going to go to Qilin Gate first, and then Go back to your hometown again.”

He remembered what the young man said just now, that in three days, a flying miracle would be performed outside Qilin Gate. To be honest, although he thought this seemed a bit unbelievable, he felt a little convinced. No matter what, it would be a pity if such a strange thing went away without seeing the result.

After Panda Qiu heard what he said, he suddenly remembered what the emperor had said to him before he left.

"Just because you don't understand it doesn't mean it doesn't exist. The application of scientific and technological knowledge is far beyond your imagination."

"There is no end to learning. You might as well read more about science and technology, otherwise you won't be worthy of being the Imperial College's sacrificial wine!"

Thinking of this, Panda Qiu suddenly figured out something. If he now studies scientific and technological knowledge and tries his best to promote scientific and technological knowledge, does that mean that he can at least keep his current official position as a minister of the Imperial Academy?

People who have been in officialdom for many years have their own skills. Panda Qiu thought about it for a while and immediately came to his senses. When the emperor said this before leaving, he must be sure that people can go to heaven. In this case, if you help the emperor expand his influence and work hard to promote scientific and technological knowledge, it should make the emperor happy, right?

After much deliberation, he felt that science and technology knowledge was his only way out. So, he suddenly became anxious and wanted to fly back to Yingtian Mansion Imperial College immediately to arrange the corresponding matters. He believed that as a minister of the Imperial Academy, he would vigorously promote scientific and technological knowledge in Jiangnan, which would definitely have a great impact. When the emperor heard this, he would probably change his opinion.

Thinking of this, he suddenly forgot that he had criticized science and technology knowledge many times before, and he was among the people who took the lead in preparing a letter to oppose it, led by the fourth son of Fushe. He knew clearly in his heart whether gaining scholarly reputation was more important than his current personal interests.

Therefore, Panda Qiu said to the other party wisely and kindly: "Science and technology knowledge is a profound knowledge that benefits the country and the people. It must not be ignored. Learning it with heart and using it is the fundamental way."

When he said this, he suddenly remembered what Fang Yizhi had said about Emperor Chongzhen, and he quoted it without hesitation: "The learning of Confucius and Mencius lies in thought; the knowledge of science and technology lies in skills. There is no conflict between the two. , it can be said that they complement each other, remember it!"

After saying that, he stepped out and went back in a hurry.

Unexpectedly, before he reached the door, he heard a slightly anxious voice coming from behind him: "Master Pan, you haven't settled the account yet!"

As soon as he heard this, Panda Qiu remembered that Yajian's money was indeed not paid, and he suddenly felt a little embarrassed. At this time, he no longer dared to show off his official authority. Besides, all the property here has people behind it. If you default on your debt, do you still want this reputation?

So, he turned around and ordered his entourage, and shouted in a cold voice: "Trash, why didn't you pay? Don't you want me to personally order you?"

After saying that, he left in a hurry and had no shame in staying here anymore.

After all the officials left, the quiet lobby suddenly became lively. These people watched from beginning to end, each and every one of them excited.

"It was so enjoyable to watch today, and the meal was really worth it!"

"No, these days, I can finally feel proud and proud. Those slanderous scholars have learned a lesson this time!"

"Did you hear that even the Imperial Academy's wine ceremony changed its tune, saying that scientific and technological knowledge is a profound knowledge that benefits the country and the people? Did you hear that it benefits the country and the people?"

"..."

These low-level people were naturally excited about things related to themselves at first, but after a while, they changed the topic.

"People can go to heaven. Is this true or false? It feels very unreliable! If you can't go to heaven in three days, will those who study hard come to attack scientific and technological knowledge again?"

"It should be possible! The young man said it very confidently just now, I think it will be!"

"Have you noticed that this young man has a lot of background? I can finally see it. If this young man hadn't been here, today would never have resulted like this!"

"Yeah, who is this young man? Tsk, tsk, it's amazing to be able to make any arrogant young man slap himself like that!"

"Could he be a son of a noble family? Or maybe he's from the Feipao family of the current dynasty?"

"..."

For them, the emperor is far away from them, and this is not the capital, but Yingtian Mansion, which is far away from the capital. It is impossible to think of the emperor when they see a powerful young man. Of course, if Emperor Chongzhen pays more private visits incognito in the future, he may be remembered immediately. But now, Emperor Chongzhen has only visited once in the south. And if you have never been to Yingtian Mansion, you will naturally not be reminded of it.

"Let's go, let's go. I have to tell my family that in three days, there will be an eternal wonder outside Qilin Gate. You must not miss it!"

"Yes, yes, I have to go back and talk about it. This kind of thing is really exciting. People can go to heaven, just like in a dream. Is it really possible?"

"..."

After a while, everyone in the lobby ran away. Even the shopkeeper ordered the shop assistants: "Look at the shop. I'll quickly go to the shop owner and report what happened today. It's really exciting! Also, such a big thing as a person can go to heaven, from our shop There is news here, if the boss doesn’t know about it right away, we will be scolded!”

The incredible thing that a person can ascend to heaven is also accompanied by the Hou family's exhortation, and this nephew is also one of the famous four young masters of Fushe. In addition, the change of attitude of the Imperial Academy's wine offering, etc., are all topics.

As the crowd in the lobby dispersed, this matter was spread among Yingtian Mansion at a very fast speed. It is even spreading around Yingtian Mansion. At this rate, within three days, it would probably be spread far and wide. This huge momentum is probably something Jiangnan has rarely seen recently.

Emperor Chongzhen had actually expected this. In fact, the reason why he said it would be three days later was to let the news spread more.

In the north of the Ming Dynasty, the emergence and application of steam engines, especially the experiments of steam engines and ships on the Tongzhou River, made northerners shocked and more receptive to scientific and technological knowledge. However, steam engines and ships, the most shocking thing, are still being tested and are not available in the South. News from the South spread from mouth to mouth, whether intentionally or unintentionally, will be more or less resisted and misunderstood in Jiangnan, where Shilin culture is strong.

It is also for this reason that after receiving the letter from his apprentice, Emperor Chongzhen prepared to create a massive experiment in the south for people to ascend to heaven. This is to tell the scholars and people in Jiangnan that the value of scientific and technological knowledge is beyond their imagination.

At this time, Emperor Chongzhen and his party entered Yingtian Mansion, but did not stay. Instead, they went to the east of the city through Qilin Gate.

Just walking through the outer city, there were so many shops and goods on the streets that Hai Lanzhu was overwhelmed and couldn't take care of them at all. Concubine Tian was born in Yangzhou, so she was okay. Seeing Hai Lanzhu's appearance, she acted as her interpreter and chattered all the way. What happened in the restaurant just now was immediately forgotten by the two of them.

After leaving the Qilin Gate, Emperor Chongzhen smiled and said when he saw Hai Lanzhu's unfinished expression, "Don't worry, we can take a nice stroll after finishing the work."

When Hai Lanzhu heard this, he was immediately overjoyed. But after Concubine Tian heard this, she silently remembered that Emperor Chongzhen seemed to have told her the same thing last time. As a result, after finishing the matter, she rushed back to the capital for urgent matters.

Your Majesty, there is always something to do!

Emperor Chongzhen didn't think too much. Seeing the prosperity of Yingtian Mansion, he was also happy in his heart. He talked to the women around him, chatted with Fang Zhenghua and Liu Xingzuo, and then went all the way to his apprentice's manor.

The purpose had been clarified in advance, so naturally the captain of the Jinyi Guards had inquired about the route in advance. Therefore, Emperor Chongzhen and his entourage did not need to ask for directions. Naturally, the imperial guards in gilded uniforms were leading the way.

After walking for a while, there were finally fewer buildings outside the city, but there were more grain fields and waterways. The natural scenery changed and it was another scene. Hai Lanzhu was also very happy about the vibrant scenery everywhere, and kept chattering all the way.

It wasn't an urgent matter anyway, and Emperor Chongzhen didn't hurry, so he slowed down and pointed along the way, as if he were some rich family on an outing.

"Master, the manor far ahead is the manor allocated to Carpenter Xu." Liu Xingzuo had obviously done his homework, and he pointed to a manor in the distance and said to Emperor Chongzhen without asking his subordinates.

There are many small roads in the fields of Jiangnan. The manor outside Yingtian Mansion is also located in one place. Just like the villas of wealthy people in later generations, they chose to live a life away from the hustle and bustle in this quiet countryside.

Emperor Chongzhen looked along where Liu Xingzuo was pointing, then nodded and said: "The environment here is pretty good. When he works here, not many people will disturb him, so it's okay!"

After hearing this, Liu Xingzuo introduced again: "There are people from the Yingtian Mansion guarding eunuch around here, guarding the surrounding area so that no one will disturb Carpenter Xu's work."

You really can’t socialize too much when it comes to research and development. After hearing this, Emperor Chongzhen was satisfied with the arrangement of the eunuch guarding Tianfu. He nodded and drove his horse forward.

At this moment, I suddenly heard someone say: "Who is it?"

Emperor Chongzhen turned around and saw a man dressed as a scholar and a book boy on the path to their side. Both of them were carrying things on their backs. They were stopped by a royal guard in golden robes.

Seeing the owner here turning around, he saw the scholar with a smile, cupping his fists and saying, "Excuse me, I heard that there is a craftsman here, Master Xu Zhengming, who is good at making some weird things. I don't know. Where is it?"

When Emperor Chongzhen heard this, he thought it was a coincidence that he came to see his apprentice. It can be heard that this scholar seems to respect Xu Zhengming, a craftsman. With this in mind, he pointed to the manor in the distance and said, "That's the manor!"

If anyone can guess who this scholar is before the chapter is updated in the afternoon, I will try my best to update it again. Thank you Snow Angel for future rewards!