Daming Town Haiwang

Chapter 1641, Emancipation of Thought and Personality
In the private room on the top floor of Songhu Restaurant.

Wen Zhengming, Cai Yu, Tang Zhen, Chen Chun, Zhu Yunming and more than a dozen literati and scholars gathered together to entertain Da Vinci from Europe.

Although Da Vinci was a European, the Ming people always looked down on Europeans and called Europeans European barbarians, but Da Vinci quickly won the recognition of these Ming people with his talents in painting, literature, philosophy, etc.

After some conversation, we had a very happy conversation, and even Wenming and Da Vinci still felt a sense of sympathy. Both of them are good at painting. On the other hand, they ask each other about the techniques and key points of each other's painting.

"Your Daming's food really lives up to its reputation!"

Da Vinci touched his round belly. Even though he was old, he always ate less, but this time he was really full.

This Songhu Restaurant is the most famous restaurant in Songhu, so it goes without saying that it cooks dishes.

"Sir, what's the food situation on your European side?"

Cai Yu looked at Da Vinci, smiled and asked.

They are actually very curious about the situation in Europe. Although a lot of relevant information has been reported in the newspapers, it is not as interesting as what the Europeans themselves say.

"We in Europe are far inferior to your Ming Dynasty in terms of food. Your Ming people have a variety of cooking methods and ingredients."

"But in Europe, our cooking methods are relatively simple, mainly boiled, fried, and roasted. Stir-fried vegetables are relatively hot. In addition, in terms of food types, in Europe, we mainly use bread, vegetables, fruits and other aspects. Not as good as Daming."

Da Vinci thought for a while and said.

The wealth of Ming people can be seen only from their diet.

The dishes on the big table in front of them are full of color, fragrance, and ingredients from all over the world. Even considering that they are from Europe, they even have some dishes from the Mediterranean side.

There are also a variety of wines in Table Mountain, not only local wines from Daming, but also red wines from France and Italy in Europe, allowing Da Vinci to taste the taste of his hometown.

Such a table of dishes is enough to show the wealth of the Ming people. Although the consumption is obviously not cheap, the nobles and royal families in Europe may not be able to consume these things even if they are rich.

There is no extremely convenient commerce and fast circulation of goods, and there are some things that you can't eat even if you have money.

The fruits on the table include apples and cherries from the Western Regions, oranges from Jiangnan, watermelons from Ryukyu, and tropical fruits from Nanyang. They are all fresh, which shows how convenient the road transportation in Ming Dynasty is.

The benefits of overhauling railways, highways, and developing ocean transportation and trade are reflected. Commodities and goods from all corners of the country can be freely circulated.

"bread?"

"There are so many types of noodles here in Daming. I don't know how many types of noodles there are. In addition, there are steamed buns, steamed buns, dumplings and other noodles."

Upon hearing this, Tang Zhen smiled and said.

"That's right, Daming's food is the best in the world. I've heard about it when I was in Italy, and I only understood it when I came to Daming."

Da Vinci nodded solemnly, and there was obviously no need to argue about this point.

"Do you have any famous food in Italy?"

Chen Chun thought for a while and asked.

"In terms of food, our Italian cheese and red wine are very famous throughout Europe."

Da Vinci thought for a while and said.

"I have tasted European cheese, and it tastes really good. It is very useful for children to eat."

Wen Zhengming said hastily when he heard it.

The trade between the East and the West became more and more frequent, and a large amount of European goods also flowed to Daming, such as cheese from Italy, red wine from France, ham from Spain and so on.

For Wen Zhengming, Cai Yu, Tang Zhen and other scholars of Ming Dynasty, their families were very good, and they had no worries about food and clothing. Naturally, they were also the first group of people who tasted delicious food and wine from all over the world.

"Now in Nanyun Province, Hezhong, Western Regions and other places, some manors are making this cheese, and the taste is also very good."

Zhu Yunming also added.

"The cheese is the most authentic and the best of our Italian cheese!"

When it comes to cheese, Leonardo da Vinci began to talk about the history, varieties, production methods, etc. of Italian cheese. It is hard to wait for the opportunity to show off Italian specialties in front of these Ming people.

He is very knowledgeable, and he once studied the delicacy of cheese for a short time, so he can speak clearly and clearly.

"If you have a chance, you must try our Italian cheese. The taste is as intoxicating as a girl."

"Mr. Da Vinci, is it true that people in Europe don't pay much attention to matters between men and women?"

Hearing that the old man Da Vinci talked about girls, Wen Zhengming thought about it and asked.

"This may start with our European history~"

"It's different from your Ming Dynasty. Although we in Europe have many countries and have their own languages, characters, etc., we all believe in God."

"In the past, the church had great influence and power, and the coronation of kings in various countries also required the consent of the church."

"In order to consolidate its rule, the church constantly strengthens the control of religious thoughts, advocates divinity and abandons humanity, and requires everyone to endure the difficulties of this life to obtain the qualification to enter heaven after death."

"At that time, people in various countries in Europe had to hand over one-tenth of their income to the church every year. In addition, they needed to buy a large number of so-called indulgences to redeem their sins and purify themselves."

"Under such a dark reign, Europe passed through a long period of medieval darkness."

Talking about this matter, Da Vinci did not blush, and began to talk about European history and church affairs in detail.

"Isn't this too ridiculous?"

When Tang Zhen heard this, she couldn't help shaking her head.

"Give one-tenth to those monks, and buy indulgences?"

Zhu Yunming, Chen Chun, Wen Zhengming and others were also dumbfounded. What kind of operation is this? Compared with the European churches, the monks in Ming Dynasty seem to be really Buddhist. Sesame oil and money are all voluntary. , Those are all hermits and masters, who are beyond the realm of the world.

"Yeah, it's so ridiculous, it's unbelievable."

"You Ming people pay attention to the importance of the people and the despise of the emperor, the determination of man to conquer the sky, the value of people, and the people-oriented, what a rare and precious spirit."

"Our people of insight in Europe, in order to oppose the church's dark rule and break their ideological control and shackles, are also constantly advocating humanistic ideas that oppose divinity and taste humanity."

"When it comes to matters between men and women, you Daming people are very good at talking about sex, sex, appetite, desire, and sex between men and women. Those are all human nature, and there is nothing shameful about them. "

"As the so-called human relationship and heaven, multiplying, inheriting blood and incense, all of these are nature and nature."

"But it's different in Europe. The church classifies all these as shameful things, and requires everyone to restrain their nature, endure suffering in silence, and endure the oppression of the church."

"As for those people in the church, they are secretly thieves and prostitutes. They are extravagant and extravagant. This is what makes European scholars and people of insight extremely dissatisfied and gradually reflect on it."

"That's why it is proposed to emancipate the mind and individuality, advocate humanity, and have a humanistic spirit!"

Da Vinci described the situation in Europe in detail, and talked about the origin of the humanistic spirit in Italy.

"I see!"

"On this point, our Ming Dynasty is different. Since ancient times, we have been emphasizing that man can conquer nature, and all dynasties have also encouraged childbearing. Even after experiencing wars, some dynasties even distributed widows to unmarried men."

"In addition, we also attach great importance to the inheritance of blood and incense. As the saying goes, there are three major unfilial sons and no descendants. This is what we are talking about."

When Wen Zhengming heard it, he immediately understood.

This Da Vinci is really knowledgeable, he can even quote the contents of "Mencius", which shows that he is seriously studying the ancient books of Ming Dynasty.

"You Daming people have a lot of thoughts that are very worth learning."

"This time, I am also preparing to study hard. Later, I will also translate some of your Ming's classics and spread them to Europe, so that more people can learn your Ming's wisdom."

Da Vinci nodded after listening, and then expressed some of his thoughts.

"As the saying goes, the sea is open to all rivers, and tolerance is great. In fact, sir, you can also translate some European classics. I also want to learn and have a look."

"Yes, yes~"

"As the saying goes, there must be a teacher for three people, and the cultural thoughts in Europe must also have their own advantages. You might as well translate more."

"It's just a pity that I don't know Latin, otherwise I can learn it."

"Brother Zhu, how about we travel together in Europe?"

"Forget it, forget it, Europe is too far away, thousands of miles away~"

"Old Mr. Da Vinci is already in his sixties. At such an age, we still come to study in Daming. We are in our prime, so what are we afraid of when we go to Europe for a study tour?"

"Let me think, let me think~"

(End of this chapter)