() "Although the long-term approach is troublesome, it is the most stable. In summary, it can be summed up in one sentence: knowledge inheritance, and then innovation."
Zhong Jinwei first gave Emperor Chongzhen a summary, and then began to elaborate: "First, to carry out universal education, we must first be able to read and write. This is the foundation. Only in this way can experience be easily accumulated and passed on."
The issue of universal education has been mentioned once before, and Emperor Chongzhen has promised to allocate education funds from the profits of state-owned enterprises. Therefore, there is no problem with this.
But to Xu Guangqi, it was huge news. He wanted to interrupt, but saw Zhong Jinwei talking non-stop, so he had to hold back for now.
"Second, after basic education is provided to all the people, detailed education will be carried out. Farmers will focus on learning agricultural knowledge; businessmen will learn accounting and accounting; carpenters will learn carpenter knowledge; blacksmiths will learn blacksmith knowledge, etc."
Zhong Jinwei knew that he needed to emphasize this, so he said: "Your Majesty, these learnings are not taught by words and deeds. If you know too little, if the master is good or bad, he may not have time to pass it on to his apprentices. Your Majesty, you can think about it. If there were no inventions in ancient times,
Words. What will happen now if we only rely on words and deeds to teach? From this we can see the importance of passing on knowledge through words."
Emperor Chongzhen nodded after hearing this. According to this statement, it is obvious that it is necessary to inherit various crafts through writing.
Zhong Jinwei did not stop to let Emperor Chongzhen express his opinion, and continued: "In addition, what I am referring to is that these studies are systematic studies, not only teaching how to do it well, but also knowing why you do it. These must go to the school
Only by learning can you learn, after all, it is impossible for an old farmer to know so much."
After emphasizing this content, Zhong Jinwei returned to his previous thoughts: "This detailed education is divided into stages, from basic to complex. After each stage, selection is carried out to select the best among them for further study and learn more profound knowledge.
Knowledge. By repeating this, the top group of people will enter the research institute to conduct research and get twice the result with half the effort."
Emperor Chongzhen imagined based on Zhong Jinwei's description that among the 150 million people of the Ming Dynasty, some of the best people in all walks of life were selected from all walks of life and then went out to do things. What kind of achievements would they make? I am really looking forward to it.
"Okay, after the state-owned enterprises are established, I will definitely focus on education for all." Emperor Chongzhen promised Zhong Jinwei.
"Your Majesty, I have a question." Xu Guangqi finally couldn't bear it anymore and interrupted the conversation between Emperor Chongzhen and Zhong Jinwei.
Emperor Chongzhen then remembered that the Minister of Rites Zuo was standing next to him. He turned to him and asked him with a smile: "Xu Qing, what's the matter with you?"
"Your Majesty, if national education is implemented in the Ming Dynasty, I sincerely request your Majesty to join the math class." Xu Guangqi asked sincerely with a solemn face.
Unexpectedly, Xu Guangqi would also come to join in the fun. Emperor Chongzhen was very interested and asked him: "Everyone is learning mathematics. What is Xu Qing's reason? Tell me."
Xu Guangqi wanted to say it when he wrote the "Articles on the Calendar and Correction of Precession" last year, but because it happened to be the assassination of Emperor Chongzhen, he didn't write it down. Now he finally has the opportunity to say it: "Yes, Your Majesty."
Then, Xu Guangqi analyzed the relationship between mathematics and other sciences and the role of mathematics in production practice to Emperor Chongzhen.
"Using mathematics, we can calculate the movements of the sun and the moon, and thus predict the weather, rain, and drought. This is one of them."
"Second, those who are skilled in degrees can make machines. They have little power but heavy responsibilities. They can make various machines for people's use and benefit people's livelihood."
Emperor Chongzhen listened to Xu Guangqi's two points and felt that they made sense, so he listened carefully.
"Third, the geography of the world, its north, south, east, and west, vertical and horizontal distances, straight and vast expanse, mountains, seas and plains, height, depth, breadth and distance, can all be mapped using mathematical methods, and there is no error in the dimensions of the road."
Seeing that Emperor Chongzhen was listening attentively, Xu Guangqi spoke more enthusiastically: "Fourth, mathematics can be used in military equipment, military equipment, and city towers. If you are good at it, you can use it to make plans."
When Zhong Jinwei saw that Xu Guangqi had said so many benefits about just one piece of mathematics, which was more eloquent than himself, he secretly felt ashamed and listened attentively.
"Fifth, when building buildings, bridges, etc., those who know how to measure can save twice as much effort, and the longitude is so strong that it will not be destroyed for thousands of years."
"Sixth, mathematics is very useful for lawsuit accounting, and it is especially urgent for financial managers."
"Seventh, using mathematics, the degrees are clear and can be used to measure water and land. Dredging rivers, building embankments, and irrigating fields can be done without mistakes and will benefit civil society."
"Eighth, use mathematics, so that medicine, stone, needle and needle can be used without error, which will greatly benefit the people."
"Ninth, if you understand the degrees, you can test the correct rhythm and make musical instruments."
"Tenth, make clocks and clocks to know the minutes and seconds, so that everyone can distinguish more and make more mistakes, so as to speed up things and achieve success in exams."
Xu Guangqi talked about the ten uses of mathematics in one breath, and then looked at Emperor Chongzhen quietly, waiting for his evaluation.
Emperor Chongzhen did not speak immediately. He kept thinking about what Xu Guangqi had just said. For the first time in his life, he felt that mathematics could be of such great use.
While listening to Xu Guangqi's story, Zhong Jinwei was summarizing secretly. He discovered that Xu Guangqi actually concluded that mathematics is the basis of astronomy, meteorology, mechanical engineering, surveying and mapping, military science, and architecture.
, is the foundation of finance and accounting, the foundation of hydraulics, the foundation of medicine, the foundation of phonics, and the foundation of timekeeping.
Emperor Chongzhen turned to look at Zhong Jinwei and consulted him with his eyes.
Zhong Jinwei has already expressed his admiration for Xu Guangqi. What he said is so clear and comprehensive. It is impossible for someone who does not have a deep understanding of mathematics to say it. Even though he is still a college student in the 21st century, he is not as good as the ancients four hundred years ago.
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When he saw Emperor Chongzhen looking at him, he quickly expressed his position: "Your Majesty, there is a saying in my hometown, if you learn mathematics, physics and chemistry, you can travel all over the world. It means that if you learn mathematics, physics, chemistry, you can basically understand everything in the world.
This mathematics ranks first among the three subjects, which shows that what Mr. Xu said is true."
When Emperor Chongzhen heard that Zhong Jinwei also involved physics and chemistry, and what he said was so important, he couldn't help but ask: "What is the use of physics and chemistry?"
Zhong Jinwei scratched the back of his head after hearing this. With Xu Guangqi's explanation of mathematics in front of him, how could he explain the two basic subjects of physics and chemistry?
After thinking for a while, I really couldn't think of how to explain it as logically as Xu Guangqi, so I had to explain it in another way: "Your Majesty, physics tells the world why birds can fly in the air, but why humans can't. According to legend, immortals can only fly by flying in the clouds and mist, so
Physics can tell the world how to fly in the clouds and fog. Chemistry can tell the world what raw materials are used to make the clouds and fog so that they can fly."
Being able to fly like a bird has always been a human dream. During the Wanli period of the Ming Dynasty, a man named Wanhu even used his life to realize his dream.
When Emperor Chongzhen heard that physics and chemistry were so useful, he couldn't help asking: "Does Master Zhong know physics and chemistry?"
Zhong Jinwei smiled and said to Emperor Chongzhen: "Your Majesty, I only remember a little bit. In fact, people nowadays should have heard of it. Physics lies in how to make various utensils; chemistry lies in understanding the composition of objects and conducting various
Conversion of substances. By the way, cement firing actually uses chemical knowledge to change one substance into another."
Before the Ming Dynasty, Zhong Jinwei's words might have been regarded as a lunatic. If others had heard them, they might have thought that he was talking nonsense. But now, one is Emperor Chongzhen who knows his details, and the other is a great leader of this period.
Scientists, people with profound attainments in astronomy, mathematics, and agriculture. Both of them were deeply shocked by Zhong Jinwei's words, and they seemed to see an alternative world before their eyes.
Zhong Jinwei did not expect how much impact his words would have on the two listeners in front of him, and he still concluded: "Physics and chemistry are about understanding the essence of everything, knowing what it is, and knowing why it is the way it is; and mathematics is necessary for learning physics and chemistry.
Basic knowledge. So learn mathematics, physics and chemistry well and travel all over the world."
After Zhong Jinwei finished speaking, he waited for a while before he heard Emperor Chongzhen react and said: "Okay, okay, okay, I must let all the people of the Ming Dynasty learn mathematics, physics and chemistry, and then select the best of them to serve the country.