"Xu Qing, I said before that when the imperial court repels the Eight Banners of Jianlu, we will discuss the introduction of Buddhist craftsmen from Langji. Do you still remember this?"

Emperor Chongzhen lifted up the sleeves of his robe, looked at Xu Guangqi and said: "I have never forgotten this matter. This battle with Jianlu made me understand a truth.

If we want to reverse the fact that the Ming Dynasty was not strong enough in field battles and did not form an overwhelming advantage, we must conduct long-term research on firearms and artillery."

"What your Majesty said is absolutely correct." Xu Guangqi's eyebrows showed excitement, and he bowed his hands and said: "Actually, in my humble opinion, our Ming Dynasty is not without advantages in firearms and artillery.

However, due to various reasons, the firearms and artillery installed in the Ming army were unable to be reused. If this problem can be solved and some Western experience can be absorbed, it will be of various benefits to the Ming Dynasty."

Previously summoned by Emperor Chongzhen, Xu Guangqi thought it was related to the farce outside the Meridian Gate, but he did not expect that the emperor did not mention it, and instead thought of something more far-reaching.

"Well, Xu Qing summed it up very well."

Emperor Chongzhen nodded and said: "I have an idea. If we can gather the Ming Dynasty's firearms, artillery talents, and missionaries from the West, we can all gather them here in the capital to find a suitable place to create a military academy.

How does Xu Qing feel about engaging in research?

As for all the needs of the Armed Forces Academy, they will all be borne by my internal funds. As long as more advanced firearms and artillery can be developed, I will reward them based on their merits and designate the Armed Academy as an institution under the imperial court."

"Your Majesty the Holy Might!!"

Xu Guangqi bowed his hands and said: "If your Majesty can support the research on firearms and artillery, then our Ming Dynasty will definitely make progress in this area.

I would like to recommend to Your Majesty Song Yingxing, a native of Nanchang, Jiangxi..."

"Xu Qing doesn't need to be so excited."

Emperor Chongzhen waved his hand and interrupted: "I allow Xu Qing to do the job of recommending talents. In addition to our talents from the Ming Dynasty, the Western missionaries should not just be limited to firearms and artillery.

As long as I understand the fields of mathematics, astronomy, geometry, etc., I think I can recruit missionaries who are proficient in these fields to join the Armed Forces Academy.

I can't promise anything now. If the Military Academy can achieve something, then I won't be able to use this group of missionaries to preach in specific areas.

For the time being, Xu Qing will be solely responsible for the affairs of the Armed Forces Academy. If there is anything missing, please report it to me in a timely manner, and this matter must not be known to the outside world for the time being."

Xu Guangqi was so excited that he knelt down to Emperor Chongzhen and said loudly: "I will never let down your majesty's high expectations."

Learn from the barbarians and develop skills to control the barbarians.

Influenced by ideas passed down for thousands of years, the concept of the Kingdom of Heaven did not allow the Ming Dynasty to actively expand outwards. This also led to the Ming Dynasty falling behind in many fields after the advent of the Age of Discovery.

Emperor Chongzhen founded the Military Academy with the idea of ​​attracting Chinese and Western talents and concentrating his efforts on accomplishing great things. He made breakthroughs in certain fields and cultivated a number of "academician" level treasures.

The general trend of changing the fate of the Ming Dynasty must be done, and the development of the field of science and technology must be laid out. In the eyes of Emperor Chongzhen, both ends must be grasped and both ends must be emphasized.

As for the talents of the late Ming Dynasty that Emperor Chongzhen knew, such as Xu Guangqi, Song Yingxing, Jiao Xu, etc., if they can be put to good use, then sooner or later the Ming Dynasty will be able to embark on the path of truth within the range of cannons.

Xu Guangqi left the official office with an expression of excitement that could not be concealed. For many years, something he had been thinking about had received strong support from the emperor. This was something he had never dared to think about.

'After all, he is a minister from a scholarly school, and he doesn't care about the party struggle between North Korea and China.'

Looking at Xu Guangqi leaving, Emperor Chongzhen sighed in his heart: 'But this is the right thing. If the Ming Dynasty wants to make a breakthrough in its conservatism, it depends on Xu Guangqi and the others.'

According to Emperor Chongzhen's conception, the imperial party he created was never of the same faction. There were radical factions, prudent factions, and powerful factions...

People's origins, experiences, circumstances, etc., will form different concepts in the process of continuous growth, and it is not advisable to impose their own will on others. As a ruler, you must know how to win over various factions, which is called

They just revolve around themselves.

"Your Majesty, what happened outside the Meridian Gate has caused quite a stir in the outer court." Cao Huachun walked into the official room and reported to his prince: "Right now, the inner court is going to..."

"Ignore it."

Emperor Chongzhen picked up a stack of memorials and handed them to Cao Huachun and said: "Before the showdown of the matters in the court, you immediately send Dongchang's confidants to send these memorials with my annotations to Lu Xiangsheng and Sun Chengzong respectively.

Remember to tell them a message: be bolder and more prudent. When dealing with the current situation, you must know how to assess the situation and don't look forward and backward. I asked them to take up such important positions because I trust their talents and can share my worries.

Don't disappoint me."

"Here!"

Cao Huachun hurriedly stepped forward, took the memorial from Emperor Chongzhen with both hands, and then walked outside, preparing to select a few confidants to complete this errand.

As time went by, Lu Xiangsheng and Sun Chengzong, who were entrusted with important tasks by Emperor Chongzhen, also began to carry out corresponding work in their respective positions.

However, the more they learned and mastered, the more they discovered that the things they were assigned were far more complicated than they thought. On some matters, they simply did not dare to be arbitrary.

If they really make some decisions that lead to new turmoil in the Ming Dynasty Gyeongsang Province and Liaodong area, they cannot afford it.

Therefore, after receiving the secret memorials submitted by Lu Xiangsheng and Sun Chengzong, Emperor Chongzhen commented on these secret memorials one by one with his own thoughts and encouraged them.

"There are still too few talents to drive." Emperor Chongzhen looked at the pile of memorials in front of him and secretly said with mixed thoughts: "The disputes in the court and the undercurrents in the local areas are really like walking on a tightrope.

Some confusion can lead to serious things happening.'

As the emperor of the Ming Dynasty, the situation faced by Emperor Chongzhen was not just one aspect, but involved all aspects, and they were inextricably linked.

Just think of the current situation between the DPRK and China, which also involves North Zhili and Liaodong. Therefore, the more this situation occurs, the more he must steadily launch a counterattack.

Whatever he wants must be solved by himself. No matter how diligent and self-denial he is, imitating Emperor Gao and being diligent and exhausted, he will not be able to solve all the problems.
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