Autumn is clear, the moonlight is like water, the shadows of osmanthus are whirling in the quiet little garden, the strings of golden osmanthus have been soaked in the moonlight for a long time, and they are glowing with fragrance as if they are wet. There are autumn insects chirping in the corners of the wall.
Chie, outside the Yongjin Gate in the distance, the water vapor is thick, and the music is ethereal, as if there are faint clouds in the sky -
The prosperous Jiangnan is like a dream, and the flowers in the backyard can also sing, no matter what time it is -
The situation is charming, the heartbeat is racing, and after the confession of searching, something should be done. Under the shadow of the sweet-scented osmanthus tree, the girl Wang Wei quietly leans into Zhang Yuan's arms, but suddenly she shrugs her nose, looks up and chuckles: "As soon as Mr. Jie came out of the examination room,
Are you coming to the lake?"
Zhang Yuan smiled "hey" and put his arms around the girl's waist: "Well, I smell the smell of ink. Does this count as having poetry and calligraphy in my heart?"
Wang Wei chuckled, lowered his head and looked around Zhang Yuan's chest, and said: "Well, it counts, you see, there are still ink spots on the front, and the ink is full from his belly, he is very talented——"
Zhang Yuan laughed, but soon stopped laughing. The girl's graceful body gently pressed against him, twisting and rubbing intentionally or unintentionally, like a seductive fairy, and whispered: "Then you let people
Prepare water, I want to take a bath, tonight -" As he spoke, he tightened his arms and hugged the girl tightly. Well, with a squeeze of her slender waist, her buttocks were plump. Through the gauze, you could still feel the softness of the girl's skin -
—
Wang Wei's waist was hugged tightly, and it was close to Zhang Yuan's waist and hips. She could clearly feel Zhang Yuan's erect penis, and the hand was restlessly caressing her waist and hips. Wang Wei
He couldn't help but breathless, his cheeks were flushed, his white teeth bit his red lips, his eyes were watering, his hands were gently holding Zhang Yuan's chest, his fair and slender neck was tilted back, he was three parts shy, three parts panicked, and three parts
Whether you want to welcome or reject, there is still something unspeakable, my ears are warm and my heart is beating, and my voice is sweet and sweet: "Mr. Jie, you will be laughed at. Also, those friends on the boat are still waiting for you, and I, that, that
No -" I was too shy to say anything, so I said: "Another day, okay?"
"another day?"
Zhang Yuan laughed, let go of the girl a little, looked at her smile, and knew in his heart what "that" the girl was talking about——
Wang Wei was so embarrassed that he covered his face with his hands and suddenly hid behind a laurel tree. His dress was graceful and his back was slender——
Zhang Yuan raised his head to look at the moon and chanted: "The candle shadow on the mica screen is deep, the long river is gradually setting and the morning stars are sinking. Chang'e should regret stealing the elixir, the blue sea and the blue sky are in my heart every night - Hey, I saw that there is an extra laurel tree beside the laurel tree on the moon.
A beauty, three points more beautiful than Chang'e, who is she?"
Wang Wei laughed out loud and said: "When did Mr. Jie have such good eyesight and can he still see the laurel tree on the moon?"
"I have a telescope." Zhang Yuan said, walked behind the osmanthus tree, took Wang Wei's hand and came to the moonlight, pacing slowly, smiling and saying nothing -
Wang Wei was held by Zhang Yuan's hand and walked back and forth in the small garden. Looking at the shadows of the two people on the ground stacked up and cuddling together, the girl also smiled slightly and felt that this moment was very beautiful. It was better than two people hugging each other.
It's still beautiful, this is the sweetness accumulated in the body, only with this kind of sweetness can we last long——
"Xiuwei."
"Um?"
"In October I will go to the Nanjing Temple to deregister you."
"Thank you so much, Mr. Jiezi. Wang Wei is really happy."
After another conversation, Zhang Yuan said: "Xiu Wei, it's getting late. I'll go back to the ship first and come back to see you in two days."
Wang Wei's beautiful eyes were full and she said softly: "Okay." After a pause, she said again: "How about you come and accompany me the day before the results are released?"
Zhang Yuan smiled and said: "Is there any surprise?"
The girl giggled, her eyes moved, and her voice was so sweet that she said "yes." Her guttural voice was wavy——
Zhang Yuan said happily: "Excellent, I look forward to it."
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The Hangzhou branch of Shengmei Trading Co., Ltd. is on the bank of Wanxian Bridge, which is only half a mile away from Yongjin Gate. Zhang Yuan, Mu Zhenzhen, and Wu Ling came to the inner gate of Yongjin. They saw Zaoli shouting, lanterns and torches like
Stars, several official sedans came later, and there were more than ten people on horseback. This was the time when the officials who were visiting the lake to admire the moon dispersed. Zhang Yuan and the other two people moved to the side of the road, but an official sedan escaped from the queue.
, stopped in front of him, opened the sedan curtain, and the person in the sedan said loudly: "Is this Shanyin Zhangyuan? How did you do in the provincial examination?"
It was dark in the sedan chair and he couldn't see clearly who was speaking, but Zhang Yuan knew who it was when he heard the voice of the person speaking. He quickly crossed his hands and sang: "Student Zhang Yuan pays homage to Zhang Fenshou. After the student has completed three exams, he will
I feel that I did well in the exam." To be honest, there is nothing to be modest about.
The person in the sedan chair was none other than Zhang Qilian, the inspector general of Zhejiang Province. He said with a smile: "That's good. You are Xiao Sanyuan of Shaoxing. It will be a good story if you are promoted to Jieyuan again this time."
Zhang Yuan bowed and said: "There are so many talented people in Zhejiang Middle School. How dare you hope that Jieyuan students will do it? They just work hard and do well in every exam."
"Yes." Zhang Qilian nodded, but asked: "I heard that the day before the exam started, you and several candidates went to the Gongyuan to see the promotion officer, Uncle He Fang. Is this relevant?"
Zhang Yuan then told the story of "one day's smooth progress to the sky", Zhang Qilian said: "You become famous at a young age, and you are easily jealous of others. In the future, you should be more honest and cautious in dealing with others."
Zhang Qilian had a good relationship with Dong Qichang, but he also had a good relationship with Zhang Rulin, so although Zhang Qilian was a little dissatisfied with Zhang Yuan for betraying Dong, he could only tactfully advise him. There was one thing he would not tell Zhang Yuan, and that was Dong Zuyuan's visit a few days ago.
After passing him, Dong Zuyuan complained to him, saying that his father almost died last year, and most of the Huating property was occupied by others. Now he lives in the capital, and his life is like a year. Dong Zuyuan did not ask him to find ways to punish Zhang Yuan. Dong also knew his relationship with Zhang Rulin. This
It must be to gain his sympathy and Xu Tu's plan, so when he heard the rumor that the Hanshe candidates headed by Zhang Yuan bribed the examiners to "make it to the sky", Zhang Qilian guessed that this rumor was most likely done by Dong. This
He won't say anything, pretends not to know, and waits to see what happens. This is also the way to be an official——
Zhang Yuan said respectfully: "Zhang Fenshou's lesson is right, students should remember it."
Zhang Qilian said with a smile: "It's not a lesson, it's a kind reminder. Okay, you have to leave the city, right? Go quickly, otherwise the city gate will be closed. I hope I can see you at the Luming Banquet." The curtain of the sedan chair was lowered, and he got up and left.
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Zhang Yuan returned to the Yongjin Gate to paint the boat. It was already three o'clock in the afternoon. The young and mature Qi Biaojia was drunk for some reason. Ji was sitting on the floor of the cabin talking nonsense. Two servants of the Qi family were busy serving him. Wang Binglin was half drunk.
Zhang Yuan recited the eight-legged essay loudly. Zhang Yuan listened carefully for a moment, but it turned out that what he was reciting was Teacher Wang's craft. He must have recited it since he was a child——
Zhang Dai was sitting on a low teapot making tea. Zhang Yuan walked over and squatted aside to tell his elder brother about Wang Wei's branch in Shengmei Store. Zhang Dai said: "Wang Wei is very good. Jiezi is really lucky and needs a wife. Brother Shang's wife is even better."
, virtuous." He said, shaking his head, probably thinking of his old-fashioned Taoist wife, how boring.
The city gate has been closed, and we have passed on the lake tonight. At this time, the flutes and drums of the boats and boats have disappeared, and the tourists on the shore have dispersed. The voices of the people before were like boiling, shaking, nightmares, mumbling, deafness, and muteness. Now it is quiet.
Quietly, the song ends and everyone disperses, the confidant appears, the heavy makeup is applied to the West Lake to wash away the beauty, the makeup is light, the natural beauty is displayed in front of those who really love the West Lake, the full moon is like a newly polished bronze mirror, the mountains are dressed in silence,
The lake is calm and quiet, and the islands, towers, pavilions, and trees all have their own charm. This is a good time to enjoy the scenery.
The boat crossed the lake and then went to the Broken Bridge. Those who knew how to appreciate the secrets appeared at this time. Famous prostitutes and idle monks sang softly. Friends and beauties invited the moon to sit with them. Dozens of people were sitting on mats on the stone steps of the Broken Bridge.
, the orchestra was singing "The sails are sailing, the lake is vast", Zhang Dai was so happy that he took his maid Su Zhi and went ashore with Zhou Menong and Ni Yuanlu. Zhang Dai and Su Zhi sang "The Peony Pavilion" a cappella, which attracted a lot of cheers.
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The moon turns to the west, autumn is solitary, and the lake city seems to be sleeping. Zhou Menong stands at the bridge and plays the flute. The sound of the flute is sad and clear, which immediately outshines the sound of the orchestra. Ni Yuanlu sits high on the stone ledge and makes a sound like
Silk, with a string of cadences, each word splits the stone and penetrates the clouds. The listener dare not hit the knot, but can only nod——
Zhang Yuan and Huang Zunsu were sitting in the bow of the boat, drinking tea and listening to Ni Yuanlu singing on the broken bridge. Zhang Yuan praised: "I didn't expect Ni Ruyu to have such a good voice. It's a pity."
Huang Zunsu asked curiously: "What's a pity?"
Zhang Yuan laughed and changed the topic to talk about the rise and fall of the ages. Huang Zunsu liked discussing history with Zhang Yuan the most. Zhang Yuan's historical view is novel and unique. He uses the past to satirize the present, which often makes people enlightened. This is what Huang Zunsu admires most about Zhang Yuan -
The moonlight was bleak, the east was about to turn white, and the people on the broken bridge were scattered. Zhang Yuan and his group of ten people also returned to the canal boat. Without washing, they fell asleep and fell asleep, amidst the sound of the gurgling water, they had a pleasant dream——
On the river bank, the maple leaves are like fire, the sweet-scented osmanthus is fragrant, and in the eastern sky, a red sun bursts out.
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In the Ming Dynasty, the period for releasing the results of the rural examination was stipulated before the end of August. Yin and Chen were used in the day. Chen is a dragon and Yin is a tiger. The hometown list is also called the dragon and tiger list. August 16th in the 43rd year of Wanli is Gengyin day.
On the 18th day of the lunar month, it is obviously impossible to release the results in time for the 18th August. Therefore, the 28th day of the lunar month, Renyin Day, will be the date for the release of the results.
On the afternoon of August 22nd, deputy examiner Wang Bian received 72 recommended papers from Yang Lian, the official of the Spring and Autumn Annals. There were more than 720 candidates studying the "Spring and Autumn" classics.
One of the ten recommendations, the seventy-two scrolls recommended by Yang Lian are complete in three sections, with punctuation and comments meticulously——
Editor Wang praised: "If all the academic examiners can be as conscientious and responsible as Magistrate Yang, they will not suppress the world's talents." Previously, he was wondering why Yang Lian didn't recommend some papers first, and the other fourteen
The examiners will recommend papers one after another while reviewing the papers.
Yang Lian cupped his hands and said: "Wang Xuedao won the prize. This is all a matter of his lower official position. I think that student has studied hard for ten or even decades in a humble window. How could I miss him for three years because of my negligence? So I should work hard to achieve the goal of three years."
Read the on-site examination papers carefully and consider them, and recommend excellent examination papers."
——The imperial examination system in the Ming Dynasty was actually quite complete. The first seven chapters were to see how the candidates interpreted the sages’ subtle words and great ideas, and the examinees’ minds; the second chapter’s judgments, edicts, and tables were to test the candidates’ talents and ability to handle practical affairs; the third chapter was to test the candidates’ talents and ability to handle practical affairs;
The field's policy test examines the candidates' historical knowledge of ancient and modern changes. If the scientific examination can combine the three fields to select talents, then there will be no shortcomings of studying the eight-part Chengwen to get into high school——
Editor Wang expressed his appreciation for what Yang Lian said, looked at the thick stack of "Spring and Autumn" Fangzhu scrolls, and asked: "Does Magistrate Yang have any recommendations for Guanfangtou scrolls?"
Yang Liandao: "Yes." He then took out the red scroll with the first title of "To conquer what a gentleman fears and to do it by destiny": "This is the top scroll unanimously recommended by the reviewers of the Spring and Autumn Annals. Please ask the king." Your Majesty, please review."
The white-haired editor Wang said with great interest: "Okay, I will read this volume first."
Zhejiang Tixue Daoist Wang Bian pays the most attention to the "Spring and Autumn" volume. Wang's version of the classic is also "Spring and Autumn", and his most valued student Zhang Yuan is also in this room. Let's take a look at the first-name volume recommended by Yang Lian What is?
Now Wang Tixue read through three chapters of this famous scroll with nearly 10,000 words, and he felt a little regretful. This article is pure and elegant, clear and smooth. Although it is an excellent craftsmanship, it does not seem to have been written by Zhang Yuan. Last year Wang Tixue When he was presiding over the Shaoxing Taoist Examination, he read Zhang Yuan's Four Books and Eight-legged Eight Parts of "Spring and Autumn". Zhang Yuan's craftsmanship was well-documented, mellow and vigorous, which suited his taste. But now, looking at the famous volume recommended by Yang Lian, it seems that There are some differences with Zhang Yuan's academic writing style. Of course, these thoughts cannot be said out loud. He nodded in approval and said: "It's really a good article." He immediately took a green pen and wrote the word "take" on the red scroll, put it aside, and said to Yang Lian: " After I have reviewed all the house recommendation papers of "Spring and Autumn", I will send the money to the president together."
Most of the test papers recommended by the room official to the deputy examiner will be rejected, and one of the three will be selected and sent to the chief examiner for the final decision——
Wang Tixue has basically read the recommended papers for the first two sessions of the other fourteen rooms. For this kind of split-session recommended papers, there will be a situation, that is, the candidates with the same number are not recommended for the first session. The second or third session He was recommended for three more exams, so he had to go back and find out the exam papers for the first exam, and then consider whether he would make a recommendation or remove him. Yang Lian’s recommendation for all three exams saved a lot of energy for the deputy chief examiner. Wang Ti Xue immediately reviewed the seventy-one recommended papers in the "Spring and Autumn" room. He didn't finish reading them until noon on the 24th. He took twenty-four examination papers and personally sent them to the examination and marking office and handed them over to Qian Qianyi——
Qian Qianyi had red eyes and looked a little haggard. It was obvious that being an examiner was a lot of pressure. He said: "Wang Xuedao, today is the 24th. There are only three days until the afternoon of the 27th to open the account and write the list. But those house officers The grading hasn’t ended yet, so it’s too late, we can’t delay it until August 30th.”
The room official could not recommend papers directly to the examiner. Wang Tixue knew that Qian Qianyi was complaining about his slowness in recommending papers, and said: "President Qian, these are all the papers recommended by Fang for "Spring and Autumn". President Qian will review them first, and other experience papers will be reviewed first." All scattered recommendation vouchers for the rooms will be delivered before noon tomorrow."
Qian Qianyi said: "That's good. After I finish reading all the recommendation papers, I ask Wang Xuedao to consider the choice with me. After all, there are only 120 candidates in Zhejiang Province."
Before noon on August 26th, Qian Qianyi finished grading the papers. There were 180 people who were temporarily selected, and 60 more people had to be eliminated from them to determine the final papers. But at the end of the grading , Qian Qianyi discovered a thorny problem——
In the afternoon, Qian Qianyi summoned the deputy examiner Wang and the fifteenth room official to the examination marking office and said: "Have you all heard of the rumor of 'one day's success' that appeared before this provincial examination?"
Although the inside and outside of the examination room were separated by curtains, rumors spread like the wind, and all the examiners just laughed it off. They didn't expect that President Qian would seriously raise this matter the day before the results were written. They all looked at each other in silence, wondering what happened?
Editor Wang, deputy chief examiner, said: "There are rumors in every provincial examination. Just ignore them and let them dissipate naturally."
Qian Qianyi asked the clerk to present the seven examination papers in front of the examiners and said, "Please read the last word of these papers."
Wang Tixue and all the officials looked through them one by one. They found that these seven papers were all the first examination papers. Each paper had seven articles. At the end of each article were the seven characters "一, 朝,平,BU,上,青,天".
The examiner was horrified, and the atmosphere in the marking room suddenly became tense. Fraud in the examination room was absolutely inevitable, ranging from being dismissed from office to being exiled to the army——
Wang Tixue frowned and said: "It seems that there are still many candidates who are bewitched by rumors and take the rumors seriously, while some candidates would rather believe that they have a perfect plan. Looking at these papers, they all have real talents and practical knowledge. It is not because
Recommended only after secretly communicating with the joints."
All the room officials said yes, and they all said they didn't notice these at all during the marking process. Only Yang Lian said: "Search the examination papers of each room to see how many papers with hidden words there are, and which marking officers recommended them."
Wang Tixue was mature and steady, and did not want to make the matter a big deal. He said with a smile: "County Magistrate Yang, one of these seven examination papers was recommended by Chunqiu Fang——"
Yang Lian suddenly blushed and heard Wang Tixue change his mind and said: "Yang County Magistrate ranks first in the evaluation of honest officials, and his awe-inspiring character is valued by the world. Therefore, the reason for recommending the examination paper is not because of the wording, but because of the excellent craftsmanship itself."
, there is nothing to pursue in this matter.”
All the examiners agreed with Wang Tixue. If Yang Lian wanted to check each room, not to mention the complexity, God knows what mistakes would be made——
Qian Qianyijing listened to the examiner's discussion for a while, and then said: "Wang Xuedao is right, but these seven examination papers must be discarded."
Yang Lian, who pays attention to the distinction between right and wrong, spoke again: "President Qian doesn't believe the rumors and refuses to investigate, so why did he reject these seven examination papers?"
Qian Qianyi smiled slightly and said: "I'm going to tell you all the secrets and depose these seven volumes. Firstly, to avoid suspicion, we examiners cannot follow the truth; secondly, these seven candidates would rather believe the rumors than the law, and their minds are not straight.
No matter how beautiful the craftsmanship is, it cannot be perfect - do you think so?"
Now Yang Lian has nothing to say. The scientific examination focuses on the first art, and the first art emphasizes the saints and righteousness. These seven candidates are self-defeating. They have already entered the final selection. Choose three out of four, and have a great chance of winning. However, because
The seven words "one day's smooth progress to the sky" were deposed, and the next subject was three years later. I really regretted it after hitting the wall.
The house officials retreated, but Deputy Examiner Wang stayed behind. Together with the CEO Qian Qianyi, he considered the choice again and finalized the 120 red papers before midnight at night. Now he will wait for tomorrow afternoon to open the numbers and write the list, and the day after tomorrow will be five
The announcement was posted before the update——
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Of course, Zhang Yuan could not have expected that there would be some smart candidates who would embed the words "Once upon a time in the blue sky" at the end of the seventh chapter of the first art. He also did not expect that the examiner Qian Qianyi would categorically dismiss these people. The rumors did not harm him but hurt him.
As for innocent people, things in this world are unpredictable.
The more than ten days between the completion of the three exams and the release of the results are the most active time for the candidates. They are eager to wait and are impetuous. They cannot be calm and their lust is stagnant. They must be relieved. Therefore, brothels are overcrowded and candidates who live in other people's residences
Adultery with the master's wife and concubines also occurred during this period, including debauchery, bullying, and all kinds of ugly behavior. When the imperial examination linked sages and righteousness with fame and wealth, it created a large number of officials who spoke of morality and benevolence but had no moral integrity in private.
It’s not surprising, especially in an examination room that only focuses on the first arts——
There were more than 100 Hanshe members who participated in the Zhejiang Provincial Examination of Yimaoke. Zhang Yuan called them together and gave a lecture on "Elements of Geometry" in the Juran Cottage in Nanping Mountain. Mr. Huang Yuyong was not in the thatched cottage, so Zhang Yuan borrowed the thatched cottage to teach "Elements of Geometry".
The first three volumes of "Elements of Geometry" were each published in 1,000 volumes by the Hanshe Book Company. Zhang Yuan wanted to promote a style of study that focused on practice and natural science and cultivate a desire for knowledge, so he started by studying "Elements of Geometry". Many members of the Hanshe Society also
He was impetuous and helpless, but because of Zhang Yuan's reputation, he reluctantly listened to the lecture. Zhang Yuan's explanation was profound and simple, and the members of the Han Society gradually became interested. Their impetuous mind was a little calmer. After all, those who can join the Han Society are scholars.
Elites, after being influenced by the last Longshan Society in Shanyin, the Hanshe spirit of "Every man is responsible for the rise and fall of the country, the cold wind and hot blood cleanse the world" has a great influence on them——
When Zhang Yuan was explaining "Elements of Geometry" at the foot of Nanping Mountain, Jesuits Luo Ruwang and Jinnige from Hangzhou also came to listen. Luo Ruwang is a Portuguese and came to Macau in the 16th year of Wanli, and Jinnige is a Frenchman.
Wang Fengsu came to the East to preach in the 38th year of Wanli Dynasty. These two people were in charge of the Hangzhou diocese. At the end of last year, Wang Fengsu went to Shanyin to visit Zhang Yuan and then returned to Nanjing. Passing through Hangzhou, he had a long talk with Luo Ruwang and Jinni Pavilion. Wang Fengsu had a deep understanding of Zhang Yuanji.
It is highly praised and considered to be the smartest Ming Dynasty person after Xu Guangqi and the most willing to understand Western academics. If Zhang Yuan succeeds in the imperial examination and can enter the upper echelons of power in the Ming Dynasty, it will be of great significance to the development of Catholicism in the Ming Dynasty——
In the afternoon of August 21, Luo Ruwang and Jin Nige came to the Juran Thatched Cottage at the foot of Nanping Mountain. They quietly sat in the back row of the lecture hall and listened to Zhang Yuan's lecture on the first volume of "Elements of Geometry" for more than half an hour. The two looked at each other.
, Zhang Yuan's explanation shows that he has a very thorough understanding of "Elements of Geometry". This level is not lower than that of Xu Guangqi, who translated "Elements of Geometry" with Matteo Ricci. Xu Guangqi has studied for several years, and this Zhang
Originally, it was said that he was only eighteen years old——
After school ended in the evening, Zhang Yuan came over to greet Luo Ruwang and Jin Nige. These two bearded foreigners were really conspicuous among a group of scholars in scarves——
Luo Ruwang and Jinni Pavilion paid tribute to Zhang Yuan. Luo Ruwang said humbly: "Mr. Zhang's goodwill towards the Catholic Church has made Bishop Long Huamin, president of the Eastern District of the Society of Jesus, very grateful. Bishop Long is looking forward to Mr. Zhang's visit to Beijing next year."
I can meet him during the examination."
Long Huamin was the president of the Jesuit diocese in China after Matteo Ricci's death. His missionary heart was urgent and radical. Contrary to Matteo Ricci's low profile, he acted openly. Wang Fengsu of the Nanjing diocese was influenced by Long Huamin——
Zhang Yuan smiled and said: "The results of the provincial examination have not yet been released, so how dare you say that you will take part in the joint examination next year."
Luo Ruwang said: "I listened to Mr. Zhang's lecture on "Elements of Geometry" today, and I know that Mr. Zhang is the first-class outstanding and intelligent person in the Ming Dynasty. Mr. Zhang's high school ranking is expected, and he must participate in the examination next year.
of."
Zhang Yuan laughed heartily and said, "That requires the blessing of the Holy Father, the Holy Son, and the Holy Spirit."
When Luo Ruwang heard what Zhang Yuan said, he immediately followed the trend and encouraged Zhang Yuan to join the religion. He also asked if he could preach his "Enlightenment of the Holy Religion of God" to all living beings in this lecture hall tomorrow?
Zhang Yuan hurriedly declined, saying that "Elements of Geometry" and "Taishi Water Method" were all fine, but as for "The Enlightenment of the Holy Religion of God", it was better to take it slow——
Luo Ruwang was a little disappointed. Jinni Ge, who had been silent all this time, said in a slightly stiff Ming Dynasty Mandarin: "Mr. Zhang, the matchlock gun that President Wang of Nanjing promised to give to Mr. Zhang has been sent to Nanjing from Macau. It was just sent from Macau last month.
When passing through Hangzhou, President Wang asked me to bring a message to Mr. Zhang. If you pass through Nanjing, please meet with him."
Zhang Yuan said happily: "Very good, thank you very much."
Kinnigo said: "In addition to the two Mushchit matchlocks, there is also a French percussion flintlock——"
Zhang Yuan was overjoyed. The flintlock gun was a big leap forward compared to the matchlock gun. The matchlock gun was basically useless if it encountered wind and rain. The Korean musketeers who participated in the Battle of Salhu as a vassal state of the Ming Dynasty were unable to use their muskets because of the unfavorable weather.
, the Hou Jin Iron Cavalry broke through the defense line in one fell swoop. A small part of the North Korean army was killed and most of them surrendered. The flintlock gun was very little affected by the weather, and its shooting accuracy and range were better than the matchlock gun. As far as Zhang Yuan knew, the flintlock gun was
It was only in the late seventeenth century that they began to be equipped in large numbers in various armies in Europe. I didn't expect that flintlock muskets are already available now. This is really surprising.
After the missionaries Luo Ruwang and Jin Nige left, Zhang Yuan was overjoyed. He circled under the Benyun Stone, his eyebrows were dancing, and he was mumbling to himself. Mu Zhen stood aside and was very surprised: The young master is rarely so gloomy. What is going on?
What makes the young master so happy?
Mu Zhenzhen heard the young master say, "I wish I could fly to Jinling with my wings." He thought to himself: "The young master is so anxious to go to Jinling because he wants to redeem Wei Gu and escape his citizenship. The young master likes Wei Gu very much. Well, Wei Gu
She is beautiful, smart and capable, and is able to please the young master. There is no way I can match her——"
Deep down in her heart, Mu Zhenzhen is still very jealous of Wang Wei. Facing the man she loves, there is no woman in the world who is not jealous. Some are strong, some are dull, some are outspoken, and some are restrained. This depravity
A common girl has been humble and strong since she was a child. She does not dare to hope for anything, but she will never despair. She loves the young master Zhang Yuan very much, and she is willing to sacrifice her life for the young master. She does not dare to expect that the young master belongs to her alone. The young master's world is very big.
She could understand that she didn't feel uncomfortable when the young master and Miss Dan Ran had a wedding ceremony, and she only wished the young master well. But that night at the Shengmei Branch, Wang Wei and the young master went to the small garden behind to enjoy the moon. She stood by the patio and kept thinking about it.
The scene of daddy's parting instructions, but I still felt a little uncomfortable,——
"Really——"
Zhang Yuan walked around from the side of Benyun Stone and said in a high-spirited tone: "You must learn to shoot in the future."
"What, young master?" Mu Zhenzhen was stunned, not understanding what the young master said.
Zhang Yuan took a step back, looked up and down at the tall Mu Zhenzhen, nodded with a smile and said: "Yes, very good. The flintlock gun in the right hand and the dragon coiled stick in the left hand are invincible."
Although Mu Zhenzhen still didn't understand what a "flintlock" was, she suddenly became happy. In the young master's heart, she was a useful person, not just a decoration. The young master also liked her, and he could feel it all the time.
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