"Use steel, Mr. Gao, since you can design a flying shear gunboat, you must be very knowledgeable about ship design. Why don't you and I return to Beijing, go to the Tiangong Research Institute, and study the steel keel with Xu Guangqi.

"Zhu Youxiao said excitedly.

"This...research..." Gao Lao was very hesitant after hearing the emperor's idea, and said intermittently: "Your Majesty, this...this ship was not designed by ordinary people...Weichen alone."

"Oh, who else is involved in this?" Zhu Youxiao asked with interest.

"Reporting to the Emperor is an official named Li Zhizao." Gao said honestly.

"Official? Where is he an official? Tianjin?" Zhu Youxiao asked.

"No, he used to be the envoy of Gaoyou and governed Nanhe."

"How did you invite him here?"

"It's not that I didn't invite him. He came here on his own initiative, saying that he was proficient in mathematics and would be helpful to me in building ships. At that time, Wei Chen was also stumped by the flying shear gunboat. Many things were difficult to define, so he decided to give it a try.

With a trial mentality, I asked him for help, and as a result, I really determined a lot of layout directions and designed this flying shear gunboat." Gao Lao told the story in one breath.

"That's it!" Zhu Youxiao said thoughtfully, "Go and call him over."

"Yes." Mr. Gao saluted, turned around and went out to call for someone.

Soon, he led an old man over with a gray beard but bright eyes. He said he was an old man, but he was only in his fifties and had a strong body. This man felt a bit like Xu Guangqi to Zhu Youxiao.

It is elegance with a hint of rigor and broadness.

"The humble minister Li Zhizao is here to see Your Majesty." As soon as Li Zhizao came over, he should bow first.

"Get up, are you involved in the design of the flying shear gunboat?" Zhu Youxiao asked curiously. He was very interested in this Jinshi who suddenly appeared and was proficient in mathematics.

"Your Majesty, I am mainly responsible for the calculation of some numbers. I use mathematical methods to calculate a reasonable length. You can say that Wei Chen was involved, or you can say that he was not involved." Li Zhizao replied neither humble nor overbearing.

"That's it." Zhu Youxiao heard what he meant. He was only responsible for some calculation problems. He didn't understand the shape of the ship at all. This was a refusal to ask him to study steel just now.

The matter of the keel.

"Why did you recommend yourself to come to this shipyard?" Zhu Youxiao continued to ask. He had some thoughts and realized that this man was a drunkard and did not care about drinking.

"Your Majesty, Weichen and Xu Zixian are good friends. He wrote a letter to me and wanted to recommend Weichen to the inner palace, but I refused. Unlike Zixian, I had a poor reputation in the past, but I was valued by your majesty and entrusted with important tasks. This way.

Recommended ministers are not often valued, so they want to make a name for themselves first and then recommend them to Your Majesty." Li Zhizao told his plan frankly, his eyes were clear and he did not dodge at all, even if he said it

His own calculations also give people a feeling of openness and honesty.

"Haha, your idea has come true, I have already remembered you." After listening to Li Zhizao's words, Zhu Youxiao laughed loudly. He really remembered the other person, in order to have the ability to solve mathematical problems in ship design. This

The person must know a lot about Western learning, and in addition to mathematics, he must also be good at other things. I just lack such talents now.

In fact, this is due to Zhu Youxiao's ignorance. In the history of the late Ming Dynasty, Li Zhizao was famous for his proficiency in mathematics, astronomy, calendar, geography, financial audit and even the art of war. His attainments in Western learning were equal to that of Xu Guangqi.

"What else are you good at?" Zhu Youxiao asked with interest. He knew the scholar-bureaucrats of this era. If a person is not proficient in several subjects, he will be embarrassed to say hello to others when he goes out.

"I am also good at calendaring, geography, and accounting..." Li Zhizao said calmly.

"Oh, he's also good at calculating accounts! It just so happens that the financial audit department of the inner government still lacks a moderator." After hearing the other party's self-introduction, or self-showing off, Zhu Youxiao's eyes suddenly lit up, and he

There is a serious shortage of talents under his command, especially in the inner government, where there is a lack of a finance minister.

"Financial Audit Department!?" Li Zhizao's eyes also lit up. This is a high-ranking official. Wang Wenyan, currently known as the head of the sales department, was awarded the rank of Shizhong not long ago and went south to expand the Tiangong business. That is

The third rank is equivalent to the governor of a province, an absolute high official.

"However, you first need to go to the Tiangong Research Institute and study the steel keel and the flying shear gunship with Xu Aiqing and Gao Lao. Xu Aiqing is also proficient in mathematics. He also has many magical books there for you to refer to.

, maybe we can further improve this flying shear gunboat." Zhu Youxiao's voice changed and he came to this point again.

"No problem, your Majesty, don't worry. I will definitely think carefully about this iron keel matter." Li Zhizao responded loudly, and almost patted his chest to assure himself. A beautiful and attractive governor-level official was waiting for him, which made him full of motivation.

"I'm waiting for you to report another victory." Zhu Youxiao smiled and nodded.

"Your Majesty, I have some suggestions here." The emperor's affirmation made Li Zhizao feel happy. I have wasted half my life, and today I am finally going to be successful.

"Tell me about it." Zhu Youxiao asked curiously.

"It's like this. Wei Chen discovered that this place is quite close to a salt drying ground in Changlu Salt Field. Out of curiosity, the old minister once went there and found that it is quite prosperous, with many children and private schools.

, and what’s taught inside is mathematics.” Li Zhizao glanced at the emperor and said cautiously, “I heard that it was built by His Majesty when he was hiding in the dragon.”

"Yes, it was built by me when I was my grandson. Why, is there anything wrong?" Zhu Youxiao's face was calm, and it was impossible to see what he was thinking in his heart.

"No, it's not inappropriate." Li Zhizao shook his head repeatedly, fearing that the emperor would misunderstand, "Weichen just thinks it's a waste. The children there have an excellent foundation in mathematics. Weichen is good at Western learning, and any subject in it involves mathematics, so

With a good foundation, these children can get started quickly no matter what industry they turn to. Wei Chen thought, in this case, why not compile some more advanced teaching materials to teach them, so that after they succeed in their studies, they will definitely become one of His Majesty's

It’s a big help.”

After Li Zhizao carefully said these words, a large amount of sweat broke out on his forehead, which showed how nervous he was. However, he looked at the emperor's brows that gradually relaxed and he breathed a sigh of relief.

, and then I was overjoyed that my bet was right.

Like Xu Guangqi, Li Zhizao has been committed to the promotion of Western learning in China, and he is more radical than Xu Guangqi, translating a large number of Western professional books crazily, hoping that these fresh cultures can be promoted and change the current atmosphere and the gradual death of people.

Confucianism, or eight-legged essay.
Chapter completed!