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Chapter 15 Compiling the almanac, it turned out to be her

Since the Chenghua period, some people have suggested revising the calendar one after another, but the suggestion was either punished or rejected on the grounds that "the ancient law cannot be changed slightly" and "the ancestor system cannot be changed."

In November of the 38th year of Wanli, the solar eclipse was reported again, and the Sitianjian predicted the error again. The court then decided to translate Western Buddhism by Xu Guangqi and missionaries for reference when modifying the calendar, but it was left unresolved soon.

The court left the matter alone, but Xu Guangqi was still thinking about it.

Now, the work of the Weapons and Gunpowder Bureau has been undertaken by his disciples and other capable people. He then submitted a petition to open a calendar bureau and re-edit the calendar.

Zhu Youxiao would not take the ancestral system and ancient methods seriously. Since the calendar is not accurate, then revise it!

After picking up the pen and reviewing it, Zhu Youxiao approved Xu Guangqi's comments. After pondering for a while, the young emperor wrote a longer instruction, or explanation, to Xu Guangqi.

Jinnige brought a lot of books. In addition to the dozens designated by Zhu Youxiao, Xu Guangqi and the missionaries were also preparing to translate some other books.

Among them is the theory of Danish astronomer Tycho Brach.

It is undeniable that the observation accuracy of Tycho was beyond the reach of people of his contemporaries. The star list he compiled was quite accurate and still has value in later generations.

But his cosmic view is wrong. He believes that all planets move around the sun, and the sun leads all planets move around the earth. This system was introduced to our country in the early 17th century and was once accepted.

Although Copernicus published "Theory of the Operation of Celestial Bodies", the heliocentric theory did not establish absolute authority at that time, and it was very controversial.

Therefore, the historical "Chongzhen Album" believes that the Tycho system is correct, and the astronomical tables are compiled based on the Tycho system, and also quoted a large amount of Tycho observation data.

Zhu Youxiao gave the instructions because he felt that since he had to use manpower and spend money and time to compile calendars, he would try to make the best and most scientific at once. Otherwise, wouldn’t it be a waste?

Don’t think that Zhu Youxiao is meddling with rats. In feudal society, learning astronomy and almanacs is a very taboo thing for rulers.

At the beginning of the Ming Dynasty, there was a rule that "the first country to learn astronomy has a ban, those who learn to learn a ancestral life will be sent to garrison, and those who create a ancestral life will die." If you point to the stars, you will be beheaded.

What is the view of the celestial phenomena at night is not something that ordinary people can do or dare to do, but it is the professionalism of the Imperial Heaven Supervision established by the court.

Xu Guangqi wanted to re-compile the calendar based on the astronomical theory of the Westerners, and would definitely be opposed by the Imperial Heaven and the people's opposition to Western learning forces.

Therefore, Zhu Youxiao's attitude is crucial.

The emperor said that China is the center of the world, so the map of the nations presented by foreigners quickly modified it and put the Ming Dynasty in the middle;

The emperor also said, "What's wrong with Ziwei Star? The sky is round and the place is the truth, how dare others stubborn?"

After Zhu Youxiao finished writing his reply to Xu Guangqi, he would also support him in the "Da Ming Forum" and Di News. Then he put down his pen and stretched.

After glanced at him, Zhu Youxiao found that Xiaobai jumped to the small table at some point and was staring at Li Chengcheng.

Alas, the shoveler has a baby and can’t play with you!

Zhu Youxiao guessed that Xiaobai had read it wrong and thought the shoveler had returned, so he ran over to be intimate. He probably saw it clearly now, not the shoveler.

Li Chengcheng stared at the white cat and saw it jumping up enthusiastically. Then his strange pupils flashed with a look of doubt. Then he drooped his big head in disappointment, feeling very pitiful, so he boldly reached out and touched it.

Xiaobai made a "meow" sound, and his already dim eyes lit up again, and his big head also raised.

Then touch it again, Li Chengcheng pursed the corner of his lips and smiled slightly, and he liked it very much in his heart.

Xiaobai did not dodge, but instead stuck out his little tongue and licked Li Chengcheng's hand.

Zhu Youxiao didn't say anything, but just watched quietly.

It is normal for a cat to have feelings for its owner, but suddenly there is no familiar Chang Yuer. Xiaobai is really disappointed and seems depressed these days.

Zhu Youxiao also arranged another palace maid to serve Xiaobai, but Xiaobai didn't like it. Most of the time, he would rather stay in the cat tree.

Whether people and animals can be intimate and whether they can stay together forever is also a kind of fate, or a response, just like the relationship between people.

Zhu Youxiao understood Xiaobai's loneliness and loss very well, so he didn't want to disturb Xiaobai and Li Chengcheng's interaction, so he took the question book and started reading it.

Relatively speaking, Zhu Youxiao usually read the books or memorials of military generals and several ministers with great trust.

The reason is also simple, and it is easier to understand when writing, and there is no need to spend too much brain cells. Generals are generally cultured and can be understood in a straightforward way; ministers who are trustworthy know the temperament of the young emperor and intend to do so.

The question book that the young emperor now holds in the hands of the young emperor was submitted by Mr. Yuan, the governor of Denglai.

Xu Hongru's rebellion was suppressed and recruited troops in Jianghuai was completed. Yuan Keli received strong support from the court and could finally concentrate on training and strengthening the town.

Yuan Keli submitted a memorial to state the combat strategy this year, which also made the young emperor not anxious. Of course, Yuan Keli didn't know that although the emperor was young, he was as stable as Mount Tai.

According to Yuan Keli's strategic deployment, 50,000 elite troops from land and sea will be trained to build a thousand warships.

Of course, this requires money, which is what is required in the title book, and enough fees are all allocated to "repair warships, prepare equipment, and breathe the island coach, and drive thousands of sails to continue his fortune."

Yuan Keli was still cautious about the ongoing harassment war and focused on training. At the same time, it was also a test of the actual combat power of the new army after the reform.

Zhu Youxiao also agreed with this. Ping Liao should not be too impatient. As long as he can be stable, he will not give away heads to Jiannu and prevent them from robbing them. It will only be a matter of time before he can destroy Jiannu.

As for the victory or defeat of this harassment, Zhu Youxiao is still optimistic.

The reason is very simple. The Ming army's weapons and equipment, and even tactical styles have been improved and changed, and Jiannu may not be able to adapt.

Although the Ming army had many firearms before, the quality was poor, and the soldiers were poor and they could not exert their power at all.

But now it is different. After more than half a year of rigorous training, the Ming army was equipped with the Lumi gun, which was built with fine-tech and whose range and power were better than that of the bird gun.

Jiannu still looks at it from an old perspective and responds to it with old tactics, and he will definitely suffer losses.

As for Teacher Yuan asking for money, Zhu Youxiao immediately transferred the Ministry of Revenue as soon as possible. If the Ministry of Revenue has difficulties, he will use the internal treasury to make up for it first.

Everything else can be saved, but Zhu Youxiao is not ambiguous about this war.

The pain is the pain of flesh, but this is the most important thing about the Ming Dynasty and whether its own dragon throne is stable or not.

Hahaha, the sudden laughter interrupted Zhu Youxiao's thoughts.

It turned out that Xiaobai was so arrogant that he rushed into Li Chengcheng's arms, placing his breasts against his breasts, which made Li Chengcheng laugh.

After Li Chengcheng smiled, he felt something was wrong. When he looked up, he was catching the eyes of the young emperor. He was frightened in his heart. She hurriedly put the cat on the table and knelt down to apologize, "I deserve to die, please punish the emperor."

When Zhu Youxiao saw Xiaobai jumping off the table and running to Li Chengcheng, he screamed at him with a "meow" sound. He couldn't help but remember the scene when he first met Zhang Yu.

He also knelt down and apologized, and Xiaobai blocked Xiang's pleading. Zhu Youxiao was a little dazed, as if he had returned to the time when he first met Zhang Yuer.

After calming down, Zhu Youxiao waved his hand and said lightly: "Get up, I won't blame you."

Li Chengcheng was trembling and did not dare to sit anymore. He bowed his head and stood solemnly, but he didn't know that the young emperor was frowning slightly and looking at her.

It turned out to be her? Zhu Youxiao finally found it from his memory. It was the scenes I saw before leaving Xiao Ji. The corners of his mouth were raised, and the young emperor showed an intriguing smile.

At this time, Wang Tigan went into the palace to report that the censor Fu Zonglong was waiting to see him.

Zhu Youxiao got up and left his seat, and went straight to the main hall to meet Fu Zonglong.

After coming to the main hall and getting promoted, Zhu Youxiao Xuan Fu Zonglong entered the hall. When he came in, he knelt down to pay homage to him, and said in a harmonious voice: "Don't give him a squatter, and give him a seat."

After Fu Zonglong thanked him, he bowed his body and sat down on the embroidery pier.

After carefully looking at it, Zhu Youxiao said, "Fu Qing submitted a memorial last year, and I feel that I have no idea about the rebellion in the southwest, so I specially summoned Fu Qing to inquire in detail."

Fu Zonglong bowed and said, "I am from Yunnan and have served in Sichuan and Guizhou. I am very aware of the key points of Guizhou and the local chiefs. The soldiers are brave and timid, and they are quite aware of it."

Zhu Youxiao smiled and said, "It's very good." As he said that, he took a question book and asked Fu Long to read it, and said, "This is the question book that Fu Qing has written. There are some questions, and I still want to ask."

When the She'an Rebellion first broke out, Fu Zonglong, as the censor, wrote to the court, asking to plunder the kujin to the officers and soldiers in Yunnan, open up transportation in Jianchang, and open up the road from Sichuan to Yunnan.

In addition, Fu Zonglong also wrote a letter saying that he knew the life details of the rebellious local chief Lu Qianzhong, Shi Ke, Long Wenzhi, An Xiaoliang and others, and was willing to destroy these clowns as Sichuan inspectors and Guizhou military supervisors.

At that time, Zhu Youxiao was still the original Zhu Youxiao. Although it was handed over to the cabinet for discussion, it was not implemented.

Now, Zhu Youxiao is no longer the original Zhu Youxiao. When he asked Liu Ruoyu to sort out the question books about the Southwest War, he saw Fu Zonglong's strategy of suppressing the rebellion, and immediately felt that he was a talent.

But if you talk so well, you may not be able to make peace and stability. Zhu Youxiao is cautious and needs to take the exam again.

In addition to the Liaodong sand table, the side hall has an additional southwest demonstration sand table. The terrain is not accurate, nor can it be accurate. Otherwise, the Ming army would not suffer any losses.

The king and his minister were in the side hall and began to discuss the strategy of suppressing rebellion in the southwest.

"Long live, please see." Fu Zonglong pointed to the sand table and said, "Half the land in the west is outside the water, and there are Gelao, Long Zhong, Cai Miao and other local chiefs to help the rebels. The rebels have natural river chasms and Pingba outside, but our army has no danger to rely on..."

Zhu Youxiao nodded in agreement and said, "What Fu Qing said is very much. Yachi River is both a natural barrier for the enemy and a dead end after the march. You must be careful. Well, Fu Qing continued."
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