I, Jiajing, successfully cultivated immortality

Chapter 389 Going to the Imperial College to give lectures for the second time (4k)

Time passed day by day, and with Li Ding's lessons learned, no one dared to oppose the policy of integrating government and gentry to pay food, and it was precisely because of this that this policy was successfully implemented.

And today is the day when Jiajing went to Guozijian for his second lecture.

Long before that, the news that the emperor was going to the Imperial College for a second lecture had already spread.

After all, the last time the emperor went to the Imperial College to give lectures, he completely overturned the theory of round heaven and earth!

To this end, the emperor also sent a fleet to sail around the world to verify the authenticity of the theory.

Everyone is looking forward to what new theory the emperor can propose this time.

In the morning, the Hall of Mental Cultivation.

Under the service of the personal eunuch, Jiajing put on his robes.

At this moment, I saw Lu Fang stepping silently into the Hall of Mental Cultivation.

"His Majesty!"

"Ah."

Jiajing nodded slightly, then changed the subject and asked Lu Fang.

"How is the model that I asked the Ministry of Industry to prepare earlier?"

Hearing this, Lu Fang responded without thinking.

"Report to Your Majesty, the Ministry of Industry has already finished manufacturing the model you requested, not only that, but also prepared high-quality coal according to your instructions!"

When Jiajing heard this, he nodded slightly and said.

"Well, yes, show me the things!"

"Yes, Your Majesty!"

Lu Fang seemed to have been prepared for a long time, and saw that she called a young eunuch, and after whispering a few words in her ear, the little eunuch left the Hall of Mental Cultivation in a hurry. The finished model was placed in front of Jiajing.

Seeing this, Jiajing had a look of surprise on his face, and immediately took a step forward, and began to carefully examine the model made by the Ministry of Industry.

"Here is the water inlet, here is the water outlet, and here is where the coal is put..."

While checking the structure of the model, Jiajing compared it with the steam engine drawings he had drawn in his mind to make sure there were not too many mistakes or omissions.

Time passed by so slowly, I don't know how long it took, I saw Jiajing heaved a sigh of relief, and immediately looked away, and said slowly: "Well, yes, the model made by the Ministry of Industry is the same as what I have. The drawings drawn are almost the same!"

Hearing this, Lu Fang breathed a sigh of relief, and immediately asked Jiajing cautiously: "Your Majesty, is the content of your lecture at the Imperial College related to this thing?"

Jiajing heard the words, glanced at Lu Fang, and immediately responded.

"It's natural. If this machine can be improved and promoted, then I, Ming, will be truly invincible!"

When Jiajing said this, his eyes were full of expectation.

"Your Majesty, the time is almost up, look..."

"Well, let's go!"

……

At this moment, the Guozijian has long been a scene that everyone has been looking forward to.

Not only the students of the Imperial College, but even the officials who were able to be present were looking forward to it.

Although the vast majority of them came for the name of the emperor's disciples, there were still a small number of officials who were really inspired after listening to Jiajing's lecture.

Yan Shifan is one of them!

Since Jiajing handed over the task of manufacturing steam engine models to the Ministry of Industry, Yan Shifan gradually discovered his new hobby in the process, which is tinkering with machines.

Ever since Yan Shifan asked his subordinate staff to copy a copy of the steam engine drawings drawn by Jiajing, he fell into a state of madness.

After working every day, I shut myself in the study, studied the blueprints, and thought about how to completely manufacture the machine.

In order to find out the principle, Yan Shifan also specially sent people to the workshop run by the government to ask those craftsmen.

All kinds of abnormal behaviors of Yan Shifan naturally aroused Yan Song's vigilance. Yan Song even thought that Yan Shifan was possessed by some dirty thing!

It wasn't until the father and son had an open and honest talk that the misunderstanding was resolved.

Generally speaking, Yan Song is supportive of Yan Shifan's new hobby.

From Yan Song's point of view, although these are all ingenious and ingenious things that cannot be put on the stage, Yan Shifan stays at home all day, which saves a lot of trouble, and he doesn't have to wipe his ass anymore, which is really worry-free. few.

When Yan Song came back to his senses, he saw that many officials had already gathered around him at some point in time. They gathered in groups of three or four, exchanging greetings and getting closer to each other.

And beside Yan Song, except for his son Yan Shifan, no official dared to approach him.

On the one hand, it is because they do not have the qualifications, and on the other hand, it is because Yan Song has been the chief assistant of the cabinet for more than 20 years, and has a lot of prestige. If it is not necessary, no official dares to approach without authorization!

When I was bored, I saw Yan Song turned around and asked Yan Shifan.

"By the way, Yan Shifan, how is the progress of that thing you have been tinkering with in the house recently?"

When Yan Shifan heard this, a bitter smile appeared on his face, and his face was full of frustration.

"Father, my son has tried many times, but none of them succeeded!"

Just when Yan Song wanted to continue asking, Xu Jie's voice came from not far away.

"I've seen Mr. Yan Ge!"

"Ah."

Yan Song followed the prestige and nodded slightly.

After Xu Jie, the sedan chairs of Gao Gong and Zhang Juzheng also rushed to the Guozijian.

Seeing that several members of the cabinet had arrived, Xu Jie took the lead in provoking the topic.

"Do you think His Majesty will explain the knowledge recorded in the book called Science like last time?"

After Xu Jie finished speaking, Zhang Juzheng shook his head and expressed his own opinion.

"I think His Majesty should talk about something more practical this time!"

After Zhang Juzheng finished speaking, he turned his eyes to Yan Shifan who was aside, and then added.

"Didn't His Majesty ask the Ministry of Industry to make a model?"

Seeing this situation, Yan Shifan had no choice but to stand up and explain to everyone.

"Well, that's right. Not long ago, His Majesty asked Eunuch Lu to come here in person, saying that he would make a specific model according to the drawings, presumably for today's lecture!"

"Besides, the location of today's lecture has been changed to a more open place, presumably for the purpose of placing the model."

Just when everyone was discussing enthusiastically, a high-pitched voice sounded: "Your Majesty is here!"

Hearing this, the officials who were still exchanging greetings stopped talking, and then lined up according to their rank and seniority.

A moment later, the dragon chariot that Jiajing was riding appeared in everyone's sight. Behind the dragon chariot, a large number of Jinyi guards followed closely, responsible for protecting the safety of the emperor.

Immediately, under the leadership of Yan Song, the chief assistant of the cabinet, many officials present knelt down on the ground in unison and said in unison.

"Your Majesty is welcome, long live my emperor, long live, long live!"

Supported by Lu Fang, Jiajing got off the dragon chariot and swept his eyes over the ministers present one by one.

After a long time, Jiajing gave orders unhurriedly.

"Well, get up!"

"Thank you, Your Majesty!"

Afterwards, after obtaining the emperor's permission, many officials present got up from the ground one after another, but there were still a few sharp-eyed officials who discovered something unusual.

"Your Majesty didn't come here empty-handed this time, he even brought a model!"

Yan Shifan looked along his line of sight, and he recognized it at a glance. It was the model made by the craftsmen in the city according to the drawings provided by the emperor.

Immediately, Yan Shifan restrained his thoughts, followed the emperor's footsteps, and entered the Guozijian.

……

Compared with Jiajing's last visit, the scenery in Guozijian has not changed much. It still looks like the shade of ancient locust trees and full of greenery.

After Jiajing and his party came to the place of the lecture under the leadership of Guozijian Jijiu, they found that the place was already full of Gong students and supervisor students who came to observe.

Seeing this situation, Jiajing couldn't help but secretly rejoiced.

"Fortunately, I changed the teaching place to this square in advance."

Seeing the emperor's arrival, these students quickly saluted Jiajing respectfully.

"I'll wait, I've seen Your Majesty!"

"Ah."

Seeing this situation, Jiajing responded insignificantly, and immediately nodded to Lu Fang who was beside him, and the latter quickly signaled that after a while, the steam engine cylinder model made by the Ministry of Industry was carried to the square. superior.

After the model was carried to the square, it quickly aroused the curiosity of many students present, and they talked about it.

"Your Majesty asked someone to carry it out, what exactly is it?"

"I don't know, maybe it's a new type of weapon, but it looks like a pot."

"Your Majesty will not teach us how to cook?"

"What stupid things are you talking about, how is it possible!"

Jiajing seemed to see the doubts of these students, and after looking around, he explained.

"This is a machine I designed on a whim recently, and I named it a steam engine!"

As soon as Jiajing finished speaking, those students started discussing again.

"What, steam engine, what is this?"

"Is there a steam engine recorded in the classics of ancient and modern sages?"

After listening to Jiajing's introduction, Yan Shifan on the side suddenly realized: "It turns out that this thing is called a steam engine!"

Just as the students were discussing enthusiastically, Guozijian Jijiu just coughed twice, and Gujing said calmly.

"Quiet!"

After the words fell, the scene suddenly became silent, and then, Guozijian Jijiu turned his gaze to Jiajing and said respectfully.

"Your Majesty, you continue."

When Jiajing heard this, he took his eyes away from Guozijian Jijiu, and immediately continued to add.

"I chose this name not out of nowhere, but because the power of this machine is steam."

After Jiajing finished speaking, a Gongsheng student stood up and asked Jiajing.

"Your Majesty, in that case, what is the purpose of this machine?"

When Jiajing heard this, his face was full of smiles, and he immediately explained.

"This machine has a wide range of uses. It can not only be used to pump underground water during mining, but also can be used for weaving and irrigation. More importantly, if this machine can be slightly improved, it can even be used Add it to the carriage to make the carriage run faster!"

"Thank you, Your Majesty, for clarifying the students' doubts!"

After receiving Jiajing's answer, the Gong student retreated thoughtfully.

On the other hand, after listening to Jiajing's explanation, Xu Jie's eyes lit up and he said to himself.

"Your Majesty just said that this steam engine can be used for weaving!"

"If this machine can be manufactured and slightly modified, wouldn't the efficiency of weaving be greatly improved?"

While Xu Jie was still thinking about it, Jiajing's voice sounded in everyone's ears again: "But before I officially explain the principle of the steam engine to you, I still have something to say to you."

After Jiajing finished speaking, the expression on his face became solemn, and he continued after looking around.

"Not long ago, everyone must remember what happened in the capital, right?"

Everyone present knew what the emperor was referring to. The major event that happened in the capital not long ago was Li Ding, the right servant of the Ministry of Rites, who opposed the policy of integrating officials and gentry to pay food, and wantonly incited officials and students in an attempt to challenge the emperor. Force the palace!

Although judging from the results, Li Ding's death was very miserable, and he died after being struck by five thunders, but at that time, in addition to those officials, there were many students of the Imperial Academy who believed Li Ding's words and followed him to the Forbidden City to petition .

Some of them believed Li Ding's words deeply, and even once thought it was a blasphemy against scholars all over the world!
After Li Ding was condemned by heaven and the five thunders struck, they realized that they had been used. Seeing the emperor's old story being brought up, many Guozijian students at the scene bowed their heads in shame.

Immediately afterwards, Jiajing's flat voice sounded in everyone's ears again.

"There is a way to seek government in his position. You are currently students of the Imperial College. I hope you can stay rational and not be instigated by people with ulterior motives!"

As soon as Jiajing finished speaking, he saw Guozijian at the side offering wine, big beads of sweat rolling down his forehead, kneeling tremblingly on the ground, his face full of self-blame, and weeping.

"Your Majesty, this is all my fault!"

"As a Guozijian, I did not teach my students well. As a result, the students of the Guozijian were instigated by those who wanted to attack the government's policies. I begged His Majesty to remove my minister from the position of offering sacrifices to the Guozijian!"

Everyone was shocked by Guozijian's words of offering wine, and those students were even more reluctant, kneeling on the ground in unison, begging Jiajing.

"Your Majesty, this is all our fault and has nothing to do with the sacrifice of wine. If you want to punish, just punish us."

Jiajing seemed to be moved by the touching teacher-student relationship in front of him, and after a long while, he opened his mouth to speak.

"Forget it, I won't pursue this matter anymore, you should continue to be your Imperial Academy sacrificial wine!"

"However, as a punishment, let's fine him half a year!"

Guozijian Jijiu didn't seem to expect the emperor to treat him like this, the astonishment on his face flashed, and he responded with gratitude.

"Thank you, Your Majesty, my emperor, long live, long live, long live, long live!"

(End of this chapter)