Take the warehouse back to the end of the Ming Dynasty

Chapter 832 Meet Zhao Wen
A deep sense of powerlessness and inferiority came to Thomas.

All the pride in Thomas' heart was shattered at this moment.

The streets outside the train station are full of pedestrians, and these pedestrians are much better than the people in Dengzhou in terms of mental outlook and clothing.

The number of bicycles on the street is even more numerous. In just a short moment, more than a dozen bicycles passed in front of Thomas.

In addition to bicycles, there are some cars and trucks pulling goods.

There were also cars and trucks in "Heavenly Crafted Things", so Thomas recognized them immediately.

It's just that in Thomas' imagination, things like this belong to the kind of very precious things.

Logically speaking, it should be rare here, but Thomas did not expect that such trucks and cars could be seen from time to time on the street.

"From this point of view, the contents of "Tiangong Kaiwu" are all true.

This mysterious Eastern Empire is also really powerful. Now I finally understand why the Netherlands was defeated by the Eastern Empire.

The Eastern Empire has such strength, not to mention a small Netherlands, even if ten Netherlands are bundled together, it is not at all an opponent of the Eastern Empire.

Fortunately, we currently have no conflicts with this mysterious Eastern Empire.Otherwise, if we anger this mysterious Eastern Empire, the consequences will be beyond our ability to bear. ’ Thomas thought.

"Tell them, this is Xuan Town now, and Xuan Town is an important place in the capital, let them all be careful." A reserve soldier pointed to the front and said to the soldier who could speak Hongyi language.

The soldier who could speak Hongyi language hurriedly told the captive in red what the reserve soldier said, and the prisoner in red translated all these words into English and told Thomas and others.

After speaking, the reserve soldiers led Thomas and the others towards the Ministry of Rites.

After all, people like Thomas came from the shit-stirring stick, and they were not considered distinguished guests.

So Zhao Wen didn't send a special person to pick them up.

To some extent, they are all messengers.

Therefore, the first place they went should be the Ministry of Rites.

Originally in Daming, the department that greeted foreign envoys was Honglu Temple.

In the hands of Zhao Wen, Zhao Wen abolished the institution of Honglu Temple, and the functions of Honglu Temple were merged into the yamen of the Ministry of Rites.

It was obviously not the first time for these reserve soldiers to come to Xuan Town. They walked on the streets of Xuan Town with ease and walked towards the yamen of the Ministry of Rites.

Thomas and the others followed behind the reserve soldiers, looking around curiously.

They looked at the bustling Xuan Town, just like Grandma Liu entering the Grand View Garden, and they were very curious.

At the same time, a very strong sense of inferiority rose up in their hearts.This sense of inferiority makes them extremely cautious when looking at the surrounding scenery.

Thomas didn't even dare to breathe loudly, and Descartes was not much better, but slightly better than Thomas.

Thomas and the others appeared on the streets of Xuan Town, instantly attracting the attention of passers-by on the street.

Although people like Tang Ruowang lived in Xuan Town, and the people in Xuan Town had seen or heard of Tang Ruowang more or less, but apart from Tang Ruowang, they had rarely seen so many Westerners.

Curiosity is curiosity, but these people did not do anything excessive, they just quietly watched Thomas and others head towards the yamen of the Ministry of Rites.

Not long after, Thomas and others were led by retired soldiers to the gate of the Ministry of Rites.

The staff standing in front of the gate of the Ministry of Rites hurriedly reported the news.

The reserve soldiers led Thomas's men into the courtyard of the Ministry of Rites. As soon as Thomas and others entered the courtyard of the Ministry of Rites, several officials came out.

A reservist watched the officers approaching them, and took out from his arms the paperwork that the Terengganu officials had given them as they left.

"Aren't they the ones sent up by Dengzhou?" An official from the Ministry of Civil Affairs pointed at Thomas and the others, looking at the reserve soldiers.

The reserve soldier holding the document nodded and said, "My lord, these people were sent from Dengzhou.

I heard that they came from any country in England, and they said they came to see our Majesty.As for the specific reasons, they did not say.But I think they are all sharp-mouthed monkey cheeks, so I guess they don't have good intentions. "

The reserve soldier said and handed over the documents in his hand to the officials of the Ministry of Rites.

The official of the Ministry of Rites took the document from the reserve soldier, glanced at it roughly, and said in a deep voice: "These things are not something you should consider, that's all right, you can go out now, these personnel can be placed with me now."

"Hey, then we're leaving!

By the way, my lord, these people can't speak Chinese, and they don't speak the Hongyi language, so it may be a bit troublesome to communicate.

This person is Mao Chengzuo's subordinate and can speak the language of the Hongyi, and this person is a captive of the Hongyi and can speak their language.

We have traveled this way by first translating what we speak into the Hongyi language, and then using the Hongyi language to translate it into the language they speak. "

The reserve soldier pointed to Mao Chengzuo's subordinate, then pointed to the Hongyi captive, and said to the leading official of the Ministry of Rites.

"Can you speak Chinese?" the leading etiquette official looked at Thomas and the others and asked tentatively.

However, Thomas and the others looked at the official from the Ministry of Rites with a confused expression, completely unable to understand what the official from the Ministry of Rites was saying.

"It seems that these people really can't speak Chinese, and they don't know what country it is or where it is. It's really strange to come to us." The official of the Ministry of Rites shook his head, believing what the reserve soldier said.

"My lord, let's take our leave first." The reserve soldier waved at the officials of the Ministry of Rites and retreated.

"Follow me!"

The official of the Ministry of Rites turned around and walked towards the yamen of the Ministry of Rites.

The leading etiquette official took Thomas and others to the outside of a small classroom and asked them to line up.

The official from the Ministry of Etiquette brought out a table from the class room, placed it in front of them, and then sat behind the table.

There is a blank booklet on the table, next to the booklet is a writing brush.

The official from the Ministry of Rituals pointed to the blank booklet, and then pointed to Thomas and the others. The meaning was obvious. "Record your names!"

The soldiers who could speak the Hongyi language hurriedly translated it into the Hongyi language and told the Hongyi captive.

The Hongyi captive also hurriedly translated into English and told Thomas.

Thomas stood in front of the table, looking at the writing brushes on the table, his face full of confusion.

This is the first time he has seen a writing tool like a brush.He picked up the writing brush on the table, not knowing what to do with it.

There was no other way, so Thomas had no choice but to bite the bullet and write his name on the booklet.

It's just that Thomas doesn't know how to use a brush at all, so what he writes is like a child's graffiti.

After Thomas finished writing, he handed the brush to Descartes standing behind him. Descartes had never used a brush, and the name he wrote was not even as good as Thomas's.

After Thomas and the others had written all their names, the official of the Ministry of Rites picked up the booklet and looked at it carefully.

"What kind of characters are these written? It's like a ghost drawing talisman. This thing can be called a character." The official of the Ministry of Rites shook his head, with a helpless expression on his face.

"Okay, you guys stay here for now, I'll go and report this matter."

After speaking, the official of the Ministry of Rites took the booklet and walked towards the classroom where the Minister of the Ministry of Rites was located.

Earlier, Zhao Wen had issued an order that once Thomas and the others arrived, they would report to him as soon as possible.

The official of the Ministry of Rites came to the class room of Shangshu of the Ministry of Rites with the booklet.

After briefly explaining the situation, he handed over the booklet in his hand to the Minister of Rites.

The Minister of the Ministry of Rites took the brochure given to him by the official of the Ministry of Rites, walked out of the gate of the Ministry of Rites, and walked towards the imperial palace.

Not long after, the official from the Ministry of Rites came to the imperial study.

At this time, Zhao Wen was reviewing the memorial. After the official of the Ministry of Rites finished his ceremony, Zhao Wen looked at the Minister of Rites and said, "Is there something wrong with coming here suddenly?"

The Minister of the Ministry of Rites replied: "Your Majesty, those people sent from Dengzhou have arrived at the Ministry of Rites, and their names have been registered. This is the roster that has just been registered. Your Majesty, please have a look."

The Minister of Rites held up the brochure in his hand, and Chen Donglai, who was standing beside Zhao Wen, came down, took the brochure from the Minister of Rites, and took it to Zhao Wen.

Zhao Wen opened the booklet, looked at the gaudy English letters on it, and wanted to laugh instantly.

Although the names written by Thomas and others with a brush are twisted and gaudy.

But Zhao Wen could still recognize what was written.

Zhao Wen glanced past Thomas' name and landed on Descartes' name.

"Rene Descartes, could it be him?"

Zhao Wen looked at Descartes' name and muttered softly.

Zhao Wen of later generations majored in engineering. As the saying goes, there is no separation of science and engineering.

Descartes is a famous mathematician. Zhao Wen often saw Descartes' name in books when he was in college.

"Descartes' name seems to be this, but I don't know if this Descartes is the mathematician Descartes in history.

If this Descartes is really the Descartes in history, then since he has come to me, there is no need to go back. "Zhao Wen's eyes were full of excitement.

Zhao Wen looked at the names on the back of the booklet again, then closed the booklet and put it on the table.

Zhao Wen looked at the Minister of Rites and said, "Go and call these people over, I want to see them."

The Minister of Rites didn't know why Zhao Wen was so anxious to see those people, but he didn't ask further.

"The minister leads the order!"

The Minister of Rites saluted Zhao Wen, and then walked out of the imperial study.

After returning to the yamen of the Ministry of Rites, the Minister of the Ministry of Rites came to Thomas and the others.

"Your Majesty has an order, and I want to see you now. Please remember, we are not here in your rural ravines, and you will not be allowed to run wild.

Later, I will ask you to teach you the etiquette of meeting His Majesty. Please pay attention to me when you learn it, and be careful if you break the rules! "

The Minister of Rites was full of anger, and said to Thomas and others expressionlessly.

Although Shangshu of the Ministry of Rites didn't seem to have any expression on his face, his tone was full of contempt.

Also, in this era, Zhao Wen's power is the most powerful in the world, and the Minister of Rites has the confidence to look down on them.

Thomas couldn't understand what the Minister of Rites was saying, but he could also hear the disdain and contempt for people like himself from his tone.

Although Thomas was upset, there was nothing he could do.

Descartes doesn't have as many ideas as Thomas, and now he can't wait to see Zhao Wen.

After all, "Tiangong Kaiwu" said that many things were created by Zhao Wen, and Zhao Wen was the emperor of the Eastern Empire.

After a series of manipulations, the Hongyi prisoner translated all the words spoken by the Minister of Rites.

About half an hour later, Thomas and others were led by officials from the Ministry of Rites to the outside of the palace.

Immediately afterwards, Thomas and others were brought in by the eunuch who came out of the palace.

Not long after, Thomas and others came to the imperial study.

There were a little too many people like Thomas, and the Imperial Study Room was fully occupied at once.

Zhao Wen sat on the throne and looked at these people standing below, his eyes kept scanning them.

Zhao Wen first looked at Thomas, and then set his eyes on Descartes.

The moment Zhao Wen saw Descartes, he felt more and more that this Descartes was Descartes, the great mathematician in history.

There are portraits of Descartes in later generations, although the authenticity of the portraits is not as good as the photos.

But judging from the portraits of later generations, Zhao Wen is already [-]% sure that the Descartes in front of him is the great mathematician Descartes.

Thinking of this, Zhao Wen couldn't help but feel happy.

"This is a big profit." Zhao Wen secretly said, and then turned his attention to Thomas and the others.

"Tell me your names and where you came from."

Zhao Wen looked at Thomas and the others, and asked in fluent English.

The moment Zhao Wen spoke English, Thomas and others standing below looked at Zhao Wen in astonishment.

They really did not expect that Zhao Wen could speak such fluent English.

"Ou Maiga, Your Majesty the Emperor, how can you speak English?"

Thomas saluted Zhao Wen according to the instructions of the Ministry of Rites, and then asked with a look of astonishment.

"Hehe." Zhao Wen chuckled twice, and said, "Is it strange that I can speak English? What's so strange that I can speak English? As for who I learned English with, you don't have to worry about it."

Since Zhao Wen said this, Thomas had nothing to say.

"Tell me your origins, what do you want to do here, and what is your purpose for coming here. You don't come sooner or later, but you come at this time." Zhao Wen asked directly, without any indirection.

Thomas was taken aback for a moment, he really didn't expect Zhao Wen to ask them the purpose of coming here so directly.

"Your Majesty, Your Majesty the Emperor. I have a question I want to ask you. Did you come up with the formulas in "Tiangong Kaiwu"?"

Just as Thomas was hesitating, Descartes, who was standing next to Thomas, excitedly asked Zhao Wen.

Descartes is a pure scholar, and now he wants to find out whether the formulas in "Heavenly Creation" were actually made by Zhao Wen.

Zhao Wen set his sights on Descartes. Through what Descartes said now, Zhao Wen can basically confirm that this Descartes in front of him is Descartes, the great mathematician in history.

Zhao Wen looked at Descartes and said, "You're right. I came up with the formulas in "Tiangong Kaiwu". However, I am very puzzled. How do you know the formulas in "Tiangong Kaiwu"?" From the book?"

"What? You really made it?" Descartes' face was full of excitement, and then Descartes explained again, "Your Majesty, Your Majesty the Emperor, the book "Heavenly Creations" has now been published. It's spread all over us.

I heard that this book was obtained by those people in the Netherlands, and I heard that they obtained it from an oriental merchant. "

Descartes briefly explained.

Listening to Descartes' answer, Zhao Wen's face was so gloomy that water dripped out.

"Damn Netherlands, damn Hongyi." Zhao Wen cursed a few words in a low voice.

After Zhao Wen finished cursing, he turned his attention to Thomas again.

"You haven't told me yet, what is the purpose of your coming here?"

"Your Majesty the Emperor, when I was in the west, I heard that there is a mysterious and powerful country in the far east. This country has been going on for an unknown number of years. It is a mysterious and ancient..."

Thomas began to flatter for a quarter of an hour, describing the East as the most powerful, prosperous, and powerful country in the sky and earth, and Zhao Wen as the greatest emperor in human history.

He even said that Zhao Wen would conquer the world like Alexander the Great in the future.

Hearing Thomas' voice, Zhao Wen only felt it was funny.

The words Thomas said are fine for listening and playing, but if you take them seriously, you will be a fool.

"Stop, stop, stop, stop!"

Zhao Wen looked at Thomas who was talking non-stop, and hastily interrupted his voice.

Thomas stopped and looked at Zhao Wen respectfully.

"Your Majesty, what are your orders?"

"I ask what is the purpose of your coming here? Why are you talking so much?" Zhao Wen looked at Thomas with some headaches.

"Your Majesty, the matter is as follows..."

Thomas explained his intentions.

"After a long time, are you here to learn from a teacher?"

Zhao Wen looked at Thomas jokingly, his face full of amusement.

Looking at Zhao Wen's expression, Thomas felt a little nervous.

"Your Majesty the Emperor, we are here to learn from a teacher!"

Thomas said cautiously.

(End of this chapter)