I, the Ming Dynasty, can still save me

Chapter 347: Mission to the West
Li Zhizao also wondered why the emperor suddenly ordered the compilation of the calendar, especially when he allowed Tang Ruowang and others to participate.

But no matter what, it would be best if the emperor allowed it. He was already dissatisfied with the imperial calendar. This time he could not only use the revised calendar, but also let the emperor learn about Western astronomy, arithmetic and other knowledge.

"This matter cannot be taken seriously. Did Xu Guangqi persuade the emperor to do this?"

Hearing Tang Ruowang's inquiry, Li Zhizao also shook his head, guessing that this was possible.

"Please rest assured that this matter is absolutely true. I dare not believe it to be false. But it is not clear whether it was Xu Shangshu's persuasion. As soon as the news came, I came to you. I haven't communicated with Xu Guangqi yet, but he has received After this news, I will definitely come as soon as possible, and I will naturally know it when the time comes."

Tang Ruowang nodded when he heard this. This result surprised and surprised him. It seemed that the emperor already knew their advantage. Thinking about it, he turned to look at Yang Mano.

"Priest Yangmano, it seems that we are going to convene a meeting with the priests in Beijing. This is a great opportunity for us to gain the trust and support of the Emperor of Ming Dynasty, and it is also a time for you to show your talents. As long as we do it well this time, we can take the opportunity to ask the Emperor of Ming Dynasty for If we ask for re-mission, I think he will definitely agree to it when the time comes."

Yang Manuo also showed a determined look. He had also heard the hope from Li Zhizao's words just now, the hope of being able to preach again.

"Indeed, I think we should not only convene a meeting of priests, but also send a letter to Macau, asking the priest from Jinniggao there to come and help. He already knows a lot about astronomy and arithmetic. If he comes, he will definitely let us Get twice the result with half the effort.

At the same time, we asked him to transport all the more than 7000 books shipped from Europe to the capital, so that the Ming Emperor could see our sincerity. "

Hearing this, Li Zhizao felt that it made sense, and immediately raised his hands to the two of them and said:

"Then I understand. I will call the priests in Beijing for a meeting now. Xu Guangqi should be arriving soon. We will discuss this matter together in the evening."

Tang Ruowang nodded immediately and asked Li Zhizao to do it.After this incident, the two of them lost interest in talking.

"Priest Tang Ruowang, you just said you wanted to discuss something with me. I wonder what it is about?"

"This matter is not urgent. When we wait for the discussion later, I will bring it up to see what everyone thinks."

Seeing that Tang Ruowang was like this, Yang Manuo no longer insisted and bowed to agree.

Soon the entire Jingshi Tongwen Hall became lively. There were five priests who came to the capital during this period. Most of them were working in the Jingshi Tongwen Hall, so it was easier to summon them. Xu Guangqi and Sun Yuanhua soon received the news. The two also came to discuss the matter.

"I came over as soon as I received the news. I don't know why His Majesty did this, but in any case it is a great thing for our religion. His Majesty also ordered me to go to the palace to meet the Holy Spirit tomorrow, probably to discuss the calendar. "

When Xu Guangqi said this, everyone looked at each other. They originally thought it was Xu Guangqi's suggestion, but they didn't expect that Xu Guangqi didn't know about it either.This also made them wonder whether it was really the emperor's whim.

"As for the reason, I will find out tomorrow if I go to find out. Now we should discuss how to revise the calendar. When I come to the palace tomorrow to make suggestions, let the emperor allow me and Zhenzhi (Li Zhizao's alias) to bring more priests to participate in the compilation of the calendar. Come in, this will make the progress faster, and His Majesty will definitely agree."

Everyone nodded after hearing this, and they also felt that this matter needed to be struck while the iron was hot.

"What you said makes sense. We should gain His Majesty's trust as soon as possible. However, I just received news from Macau that a merchant ship is going to go to Lisbon via Goa and around the Cape of Good Hope.

I think this is an opportunity to bring the Ming Dynasty closer to the Pope. I think the emperor is also very interested in the countries of Europe.It is better to let him send an envoy to follow the merchant ship to Lisbon, just in time to meet the Pope, and you can also take this opportunity to travel to various countries in Europe. "

When Xu Guangqi, Sun Yuanhua and others heard this, their eyes lit up, thinking that this was just an opportunity.It is said that hearing is false and seeing is believing. Now the court's understanding of Europa comes from priests, and the understanding is inevitably somewhat biased.If you can go out and take a look in person, you will definitely enrich your understanding of Europa.

"That's very good. I strongly support it. If the Emperor of the Ming Dynasty can send envoys to Europe, doesn't this just mean that our missionary work in the East is effective, and the Pope will also give us more support."

Upon seeing this, Yangmano immediately spoke in agreement, and several other missionaries also agreed upon seeing this.What Yang Manuo said was that if the trip took place, it would definitely be an example of their success in missionary work in the East.

"Then I will advise His Majesty when I enter the palace tomorrow. He is very interested in this kind of thing, so he will be happy to agree. But I heard that it is a long way from Macau to Lisbon. It will take nearly a year to go back and forth. I’m afraid that within two or three years, there will be very few people willing to go.”

"Don't worry about this. The imperial court is so big that it will naturally come forward to be brave. In addition, during the Li and Tang Dynasties, Xuanzang and others went to Tianzhu to seek Dharma, and Li Mi also sent people to Dashi to fight against Tibet. Nowadays, there are many people from Guangdong, Guangxi, and Fujian going to Southeast Asia. , there is no need to worry about no one going there. I also thought that if this road could be opened, I estimate that for the sake of money, many people would be willing to risk going to Europa to do business."

After listening to Li Zhizao's words, Xu Guangqi and Sun Yuanhua nodded, feeling that they had thought too little.But Tang Ruowang and Yang Manuo looked at each other and shook their heads inwardly.

They believe that there will definitely be someone willing to go to Europa as an envoy, but if the route is established, it will be difficult to do business in Europa on their own.

Because they knew that this trade route had always been controlled by the maritime overlords, the Spaniards. Even if the Dutch wanted to come to Macau now, they were chased and intercepted by the Spaniards all the way.If people from the Ming Dynasty passed through Malacca, they would inevitably encounter hostility and attacks from the Spaniards.

But they didn't want to dampen the interest of Xu Guangqi, Li Zhizao and others, so they could only nod in agreement.

So the two sides made plans for a while, and Tang Ruowang began to give Xu Guangqi and others the specific route and precautions for going to Lisbon, asking him to talk to the emperor tomorrow and make sure to facilitate this matter.

And while Xu Guangqi and others were discussing the compilation of the calendar and the mission to Europe, the lights in Shenguan Mansion were also brightly lit in Tiemao Hutong in the east of the city.

"Mr. Ge, how can your Majesty do this? Pretending to use Western monks to revise the calendar, this... this is simply ridiculous! Doesn't this show that I have no Chinese. It would be fine if they revised it sincerely. If they have evil intentions and spread fallacies in it, they will be violating the law of my ancestors! Alas~"

In the main hall, Censor Liu Tingyuan was walking around excitedly, spreading his hands to show his attitude while talking.In his opinion, it was absolutely unacceptable for the emperor to reuse Western monks to formulate the calendar. This was not a clear admission that the Ming Dynasty was inferior to the Western calendar in terms of calendars.

In addition to Liu Tingyuan, there were more than a dozen officials, large and small, present. They all agreed with Liu Tingyuan's point of view, and at the same time, they all looked at Shen Guan, who closed his eyes and said nothing.

Listening to what Liu Tingyuan and others said, Shen Guan also had a headache. His first reaction after hearing the news was that it must be the work of Wei Zhongxian's eunuchs.

Although he had offended Wang Tiqian a few days ago, he was ready for revenge from Wei Zhongxian.But I didn't expect that his revenge would come so quickly, and so secretly and disgusting.Taking advantage of the fact that the emperor reused Western methods, the emperor was asked to use Western methods to compile the calendar, making it difficult for him to be a human being in the middle.

He knew the emperor's character very well and was decisive and courageous in doing things.Now that it has been decided to let the Western Methodists participate in the revision of the calendar, any further persuasion by me will only make the emperor hate him and make him dislike him.

But he had openly opposed Western France before. If he didn't speak out at this time, Liu Tingyuan and others would definitely be disappointed in him, and his prestige would be greatly reduced.Those who have attained the Dao will receive much help, but those who have lost the Dao will receive little help!

Therefore, after thinking about it over and over, he scolded Wei Zhongxian for being sinister and actually dug such a big ditch for himself.

"Mr. Shen Ge, you have to make up your mind. What should we do now? How about we write a letter to object together. His Majesty has always been sensible. I believe that if I explain the interests to His Majesty, he will definitely withdraw his order."

Shen Guan shook his head when he heard this, thinking that what they thought was too simple.

"This matter is difficult. You have already experienced the Meridian Gate incident before. The so-called gentleman's words are hard to follow. What's more, there is no reason to retract your Majesty's edict at will. Besides, the calendar of our dynasty is becoming more and more inaccurate, with frequent strange phenomena. Fa. I remember that during the Shenzong Dynasty, when Qin Tianjian's facial features were perfect, Zhou Ziyu wrote to Shenzong.

Regarding the Western calendar, there are many Chinese classics that are not prepared. I pray that like Hongwu's example of translating the Hui calendar, ministers who are proficient in Western languages ​​can translate all the books to make up for the gaps in the classics.At that time, the Ministry of Rites recommended Xing Yunlu, Fan Shouji, Xu Guangqi, Li Zhizao and others to change the calendar, but now they just follow the old one.

If you object rashly, I think not only will it not make His Majesty withdraw his order, but it will actually promote the matter in the opposite direction. "

Shen Guan's words were like a basin of cold water, immediately dousing the indignation of Liu Tingyuan and others.They understood that what Shen Guan said was reasonable, but they did not expect that Shen Guan, who had single-handedly promoted the Nanjing Teaching Project before, would change his stance in such a big way.

"Then let's forget it? Mr. Shen Ge, we must not sit idly by. This is not a battle of morals, but a battle of orthodoxy. Xu Guangqi and others first used firearms as a breakthrough to gain His Majesty's trust, and then let Westerners serve as The teaching in Caolanchang was intended to get involved in military affairs.

Now they want to use Western astronomy and arithmetic to interfere with the calendar. If we continue to give in, I'm afraid they will interfere with culture and education in the future, making me understand that people do not respect Confucius and do not worship their ancestors!Sweeping the floor politely is equivalent to an animal, which risks the destruction of the country and the species! "

Seeing Shen Guan's soft words, Liu Tingyuan immediately retorted fiercely.After hearing this, Shen Guan sighed and shook his head helplessly, then looked around at the crowd and said:
"Of course not!"

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