Although Zhu Cilang did not understand the things before, he naturally understood the intention of his father when he heard his father's words. He thought that if what his father said really wanted to be realized, whether it was a military and national weapon or other things, it would indeed make the Ming Dynasty stronger.

Therefore, he replied respectfully and sincerely: "Father, my son understand!"

By this time, others also understood that the emperor taught the prince, and the key was what he said just now. He was just giving examples, but it was shocking. The emperor must have intentions to summon so many ministers to listen.

Some flexible ministers quickly understood the emperor's intention.

In the future, the emperor will definitely pay attention to this aspect. This is related to whether the Ming Dynasty is stronger and the fact that the Western barbarians cannot surpass it. This is what the emperor said, to avoid being beaten if you fall behind!

If it were a hundred years ago, it would be nonsense to say that the Western Yi would be very smart, and it might be better than the Ming Dynasty and stronger than the Ming Dynasty!

However, during this Chongzhen period, many scholars and officials had already seen the new things brought by the Western Yi and heard the knowledge of the Western Yi. As Chen Zilong believed, in terms of exploring the essence of things, that is, seeking to know the principles of things, the Western Yi actually went to the forefront of the Ming Dynasty.

To give a very simple example, the Western Barbarians brought a lookout, which can actually be used for military purposes. There are also cannons, which are also more powerful. The Ming Dynasty's red barbarian cannons were either purchased from the Western Barbarians or asked to cast them. Even if the cannons are more accurate, they would also ask the Western Barbarians to come and teach. In addition, the Western Barbarians' ships were faster than the Ming ships.

All of these have shown a sign that the Western barbarians are definitely not ordinary barbarians, they are capable. In the future, they will really surpass the Ming Dynasty. This is possible.

It’s just now, if the Western Yi and the Ming Dynasty are adjacent to each other...

Thinking of this, many people suddenly felt a little afraid to think about it.

They were thinking about it when they heard Emperor Chongzhen say, "I believe that with more than 20 million people in the Ming Dynasty, even if I choose one in a hundred, there are definitely more smart people than Westerners. As long as I go the right direction..."

Speaking of this, he raised his voice and announced in a decisive tone: "In the whole world, I am the strongest in the Ming Dynasty, no one!"

This means that after the Ming Dynasty, the books of sages will not only be explored by the Four Books and Five Classics, but to put it bluntly, even the work of craftsmen must also be explored. To understand the principles and then apply them, so that the principles they understand can play a huge role.

Moreover, Emperor Chongzhen said this matter was tied to the fate of the Ming Dynasty. If anyone objected, it would be equivalent to opposing the Ming Dynasty.

In fact, these important officials present were actually smart people who were ups and downs in the officialdom, and none of them were really stupid. The wise and powerful emperor made such a decision, and no one would object. Only some people who read pedantic books would feel that the books of sages were challenged and compared.

Therefore, Xue Guoguan took the lead and everyone bowed to Emperor Chongzhen and said, "Your Majesty is wise!"

After hearing this, Emperor Chongzhen nodded, and gave so many examples and said so many exaggerated words, which shocked them enough. If someone else would jump out to object, it would obviously not be suitable to be an official. He took off his black hat and let him play on his own.

After these ministers finished flattering, he announced: "As far as the things I just said, I can say more details. Please listen."

When I heard this, it was natural that all the ministers, including the prince, listened attentively.

"The gunpowder, which is many times stronger than this gunpowder, does not exist for the time being. You need to do experiments, such as mixing or heating, to produce new things. Among these new things, there will be various uses, one of which is this powerful gunpowder." Emperor Chongzhen began to be a charlatan again and said to these people, "This kind of thing is to turn stones into gold. I can be sure that it absolutely exists."

When these people were surprised, Emperor Chongzhen continued: "I can give preliminary drawings for the use of the force triggered by steam, mainly involving the application of physics knowledge, how to create it, how to improve it, etc. There will be many difficulties, but it can definitely be overcome!"

After pausing, he continued, "I heard that during the Wanli period, there was a man sitting in a chair full of rockets, intending to fly. This idea was actually very good. But he had never thought about how to come back safely after the rocket was exhausted. Why don't you try pigs, cattle, sheep and other livestock? I mentioned this example, just to say that in the Ming Dynasty, I have no shortage of people with ideas and actions, but there are still few."

Hearing this, many people looked at each other and asked in their eyes, but the people present obviously had never heard of the ten thousand households flying into the sky.

Emperor Chongzhen didn't care about them, but just used this matter to lead to the topic and said: "I just mentioned Kongming lanterns, bamboo dragonflies, and even kites, which are actually a way to fly. I understand what the principles are and then use them. I believe that one day, people will definitely fly!"

Speaking of this, he raised his voice and emphasized loudly: "Even if one generation cannot do it, then two generations and three generations will do it. One day, there will be a time to realize your dream!"

After saying that, he glanced at everyone in the courtyard and announced again: "For this reason, I decided to allocate one million taels of silver from the treasury and deposit 500,000 taels each for two Beijing banks. The annual interest will be given to rewards that have ideas and are willing to study, the name is called "Opening Scholarship!"

Over the years, the inner treasury has been considered a lot of money. Not only is the textile factory run by the queen making money, but the most important thing is that the glass factory pays a lot of dividends. Therefore, Emperor Chongzhen was also rich and he allocated one million taels of silver at once.

When everyone heard this, they couldn't help but take a breath.

Although the interest rate of bank deposits given by the emperor is low now, if the deposit of one million taels is less than 20,000 taels? If you divide it into two capitals in the north and south, it will be 10,000 taels per year. The most important thing is that in this way, there will be 10,000 taels per year, which is really a big deal!

They could imagine that after this incident was spread, many people would definitely be moved. However, I don’t know what the specific regulations are?

They were thinking about it, and when Emperor Chongzhen said, "I think it is better to let talented people study these things than to do nothing, wear women's clothes and be nostalgic for fireworks! The Ming Dynasty's atmosphere must also be changed!"

Since the middle of the Ming Dynasty, living conditions have improved, especially in Jiangnan. When they have money, they have begun to enjoy life and turn into a decadent and luxurious life. If this atmosphere does not change, there will be no hope in the Ming Dynasty. Therefore, Emperor Chongzhen has long thought of ways to change this.

However, the change in the lifestyle cannot be changed by changing it. Now Emperor Chongzhen's decision is one of the means to guide the change of the atmosphere.

Xue Guoguan and others listened to it and agreed. If they were asked to choose, the children and nephews in the family would of course be better for them to study material knowledge. Therefore, they all agreed with the emperor's decision.

Their reaction was also within the expectations of Emperor Chongzhen. He actually knew that he was anxious and could not eat hot tofu. Therefore, he did not immediately announce that the imperial examinations should be changed and natural sciences should be forced. Instead, guide them first and make them interested. At least after the Ming Dynasty had a certain number of people, it would be better to announce these.

And to be honest, for the time being, this matter has not been popular yet. Because those who can study these must first be scholars, and then they still have the ability to buy experimental instruments, have enough time to study, etc. In other words, these princes accompany them to study. They are the most suitable for these research, and they use them to drive the nobles of the Ming Dynasty, the families of officials, etc., and only with such a foundation can it be suitable for large-scale promotion.

At this time, after Emperor Chongzhen finished speaking, one thing he did not expect was that Chen Zilong and Song Yingxing both took the lead and reported to Emperor Chongzhen that they were not capable enough to be promoted to the position of Minister of the respective departments. The reason was that they could not answer the reasons they asked the emperor. More, they were just records.

In this regard, Emperor Chongzhen was surprised and couldn't help laughing: "Two beloved ministers, don't be too arrogant. I can say that no one in the world can understand this except me. You and others are already the ones I know best in the Ming Dynasty. In this way, who else can I choose if I don't choose you?"

Chen Zilong and Song Yingxing felt a little more comfortable when they said this. They looked at each other and stopped insisting.

"However, the two beloved ministers must work hard, don't be caught up by the young people at that time." Emperor Chongzhen smiled and glanced at the princes to accompany them to study, so that they felt their eyes watching them, and then said, "Learning is endless, you can't stop moving forward!"

"I have received my teachings!" Chen Zilong and Song Yingxing heard this and replied respectfully.

In this way, the emperor's lecture ended like this. After Emperor Chongzhen took the prince away, a buzzing sound suddenly sounded in the courtyard. People here couldn't even wait to leave the palace, so they couldn't wait to discuss it.

"You said, we humans will fly one day in the future?"

"Can the emperor still lie to you? It must be possible!"

"Yes, Kongminglanterns and the candles are waiting for the air to take off, so why can't they take people to take off?"

"If I could go back to Jiangnan after a sleep, haha, I ran back and forth between the two places every day, how great!"

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For them, whether it is flying or hiding from the ground, it is all incredible. The concerns of these two matters are even greater than the other important military weapon mentioned by the emperor, and the new gunpowder that is many times more powerful than the current gunpowder. No one has discussed this thing except for the attention of senior civil and military officials.

After they left the palace, the content of Emperor Chongzhen's teaching this time spread like wildfire. Not long after, the teahouses and restaurants in the capital, and the streets and alleys, were all discussing this matter enthusiastically.

I have to say that humans’ longing for flying are really not comparable to ordinary things. Almost everyone discusses this matter first.

Under the prompts of the wise and powerful emperor, they would take it out and discuss it with Kongming lanterns, bamboo dragonflies, kites, birds, etc., for any one that could fly in the air, trying to discuss the principle of flying after dinner.

Sometimes, what I see and hear usually seems very ordinary, but I just look at it and don’t think about it too much. For example, many people have seen and played with these flying methods, but they just don’t think about why.

But now, the wise and wise emperor in their hearts made an assertion that if they understand the truth, they can fly to the sky. With the guidance of such a beacon like the emperor, it can be imagined that many people, not only talk about this when chatting in restaurants and teahouses, even sleeping in the toilet, are thinking about this.

For most people, this is the interest. This interest may not last long, but no matter what, it has aroused their interest, and it is like a seed buried in their hearts. In the future, as long as corresponding things are triggered, they can inspire the seed in their hearts.

There are also some people who think about this matter for fame and fortune. Not to mention exploring things, they may get 10,000 taels of silver. Just the emperor took out so much silver from the inner treasury to motivate, and using this to teach the prince, you can see how much the emperor attaches importance to this matter.

As long as you can make some achievements in this regard and pass it to the emperor, you will definitely please the emperor. In this way, fame, wealth and wealth will naturally be no problem.

This incident also gave Chen Zilong and Song Yingxing a sense of urgency. They remembered very clearly that the emperor was encouraging their students, that is, the princes to accompany them to study in this area. Thinking that if they were surpassed by their own students, then the prince would be too embarrassed!

Therefore, they all decided secretly that the affairs in the yamen must be more concerned about, and they must grasp the most basic things themselves. In fact, if they really do this, as Emperor Chongzhen said, at least they are the people who know the most at the Ming Dynasty, and have more resources than others, and they are the biggest ones if they want to achieve results.

On the way back to the house, Zheng Zhilong asked Zheng Chenggong to be more concerned and asked more why, so that he could attract the attention of the emperor and be valued by the future emperor. But who knew that Zheng Chenggong shook his head and replied, "Dad, my son still wants to use the new ships made from those things to cross the sea, beat the Western barbarians to the point of being beaten and get a title out!"

He is the son of the Pirate King, so he naturally knows where the gap between the Ming Dynasty and the Western Barbarians is. Otherwise, how could the Western Barbarians be able to occupy the territory of the Ming Dynasty? Their ships are fast and their cannons are far away. These things have been used to bully the Zheng family. The Zheng family defeated the Red Barbarians by many ships and many people, and brought the Red Barbarians into the harbor. If they were on the sea, they would have no choice but to do anything to them at all. This is a shame!

When Zheng Zhilong heard his son's answer, he immediately remembered what the emperor said, after the end of the year, there will be a military merit award, and a general will survive the day of awarding titles. He knew that this time he would definitely not have his share, and no matter how envious he was, it would be useless!

He was also a little curious, who would be so lucky to be the emperor this time?

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