Qi Tai sat on a stool, but saw Zhu Gaoxu standing up from the chair and walking with his hands behind his back. The imperial concubine was also standing, paying attention to Zhu Gaoxu. Qi Tai hesitated for a while, but finally sat on the stool without moving.

After Zhu Gaoxu stood up, he felt stressful. He did not look very elegant like some people in robes, but instead felt a sense of stability. His broad shoulders and chest supported the silk tightly, and the robe made his body look even longer. He was carrying his hands behind his back, as if he was thinking about something.

"I don't want to say anything about responsibility, selflessness, etc., mainly because I have said too much, but it seems fake." Zhu Gaoxu said in his voice.

Even the imperial concubine Miaojin smiled when she heard these words.

Qi Tai suddenly felt a little ashamed. He guessed that the emperor seemed to want his confidant minister to understand; Qi Tai had no idea how to understand the holy heart for a while, so that the emperor showed his embarrassment.

Qi Tai could no longer care about etiquette, so he raised his head and observed Zhu Gaoxu's expression carefully, hoping to get more signs.

At this time, Zhu Gaoxu looked at the Song Dynasty painting on the wall again, and turned his head and said, "Sometimes, I live in such a large palace, with tens of thousands of people serving me. Even the ministers of the court such as Xia Yuanji, Qibutang and other court officials had spacious and elegant courtyards, and were taken care of by maids and servants, saying that it was not an exaggeration to say that it was a luxury and feast.

We live a comfortable life. Of course, it’s nothing wrong to try to make ourselves live well; we can also use piano, chess, calligraphy, painting, Tao Yi’s sentiment, marry a virtuous wife, take a beautiful concubine, and run a family to make life more fulfilling. However, after getting so much, in this position, we have to ‘enter the world’ and fulfill our responsibilities, so that future generations will not scold us.”

Zhu Gaoxu said this and smiled: "Sometimes I don't know how to speak, aren't it too complicated?"

Qi Tai bowed and said, "What the emperor said is the duty of a minister."

Zhu Gaoxu nodded thoughtfully and suddenly said something else: "Before the Qibutang passed the imperial examination, his background did not seem to be very good. I understand the sufferings of the people?"

Qi Tai said: "My family was originally considered wealthy in his hometown, but he had no salary. He had to save as much as possible when he went to Beijing and traveled, and he even stayed in a private house."

Zhu Gaoxu pointed to Qi Tai and said, "The Qibutang should have empathized with what I said. I have heard some small things before, and that person talked about childhood things. Every time he came back from visiting relatives and friends with his parents, he had to take care of the chickens, ducks, pigs and sheep at home, and he had to be busy cooking and tidying the dried grains. He could not get a rest when he got home because of the fatigue of the journey. He was very tired, so he was deeply impressed."

Qi Tai looked at Zhu Gaoxu's face again and nodded, "The emperor understands the following, and the people of the country are very lucky."

Zhu Gaoxu said: "However, how much reward does such a self-sufficient farmer family get in a year? I think his family has done a lot of things, but the efficiency is not high... It means that half the result is twice the effort. After all, Qibutang also knows what life ordinary farmers live."

Qi Tai's head turned slightly, thinking seriously about Zhu Gaoxu's words.

Zhu Gaoxu said again: "For example, the officials and common people in our capital love to eat duck meat the most. I heard that some people specialize in raising ducks and raised tens of thousands of ducks by the river; and some people specialize in making bamboo cages for raising ducks and selling them to duck households everywhere. They do nothing else, but they can buy houses in the capital city and live a wealthy life.

I thought, maybe people can divide the labor more carefully and make industries; they don’t have to farm and harvest food, weave cloth and make clothes, and make farm tools by themselves. Everyone only does one thing and then exchange it through trade, or they can live a better life.

For example, in Annan and other places, we asked locals to plant mulberry trees in mountainous land; after purchasing cocoons, they transported them back to China and made large quantities of silk; then used these silks to Western countries for money, and then used the money to buy grain and raw materials in Annan, Chameng, Siam and other places. All the craftsmen who make looms, silk and textiles in China are alive, and they only need to divide the work and do one thing."

Zhu Gaoxu looked at Qi Tai and said meaningfully: "People just want to live and live better. If more people can live better and better, that is the most powerful manifestation, and it seems that they are really holding the sun and the moon in the storm."

When Qi Tai heard such remarks, he did not come back to his senses. He valued agriculture and neglected commerce, which has always been the foundation of the country. As the emperor, he actually proposed the opposite idea, and Qi Tai was completely unprepared. However, he did not refute immediately, disturbing the emperor's interest, so he could only ponder: "Those who make suggestions to the emperor are rare."

When Zhu Gaoxu heard this, he waved his hand and said, "Forget it, you and I have known each other for many years. The king and his ministers are like friends, just talk casually. The national policy and policy orders must be counted on paper, and Qibutang doesn't have to be nervous."

Qi Tai stood up and clasped his fists and said, "I dare not (be a friend)." He observed the emperor's wave, and then he said tactfully, "I would like to thank you for your gratitude."

When leaving Rouyi Hall, Qi Tai looked up at the sky. The sun was still high in the west, and it was less than the time to go. He did not leave the imperial city, but went south through Wuying Hall, then walked out of the palace at the right hall gate, and came to Qianbulang.

On both sides of this street are full of simple and spacious houses, most of the Central Government Office's yamen are nearby, and the Ministry of War is also here. Qi Tai's thoughts of the orderly scene, and somehow, his heart suddenly felt much more comfortable.

Qi Tai passed by Dali Temple and suddenly wanted to talk to his favorite disciple Gao Xianning, so he turned around and walked over. The officials on duty in Dali Temple hurriedly welcomed Qi Tai into the gate. After a while, Gao Xianning also came to the lobby and went up to see him.

Gao Xianning repeatedly apologized: "The student was not in the lobby just now and failed to greet his mentor in person. The mentor came here, and there were no mistakes and no mistakes and no mistakes and no mistakes and no mistakes and no mistakes and no mistakes and no mistakes and no mistakes and no mistakes and no doubts and no doubts."

Qi Tai said seriously: "What kind of mentor and students are all officials of the imperial court."

Gao Xianning smiled and said, "Qibutang has taught her a lesson, but she will not be the case! Please come in there."

The two of them went to Gao Xianning's study inside. Qi Tai glanced at him and saw a book and a cup of tea on Gao Xianning's desk. It turned out that this student was very comfortable.

Qi Tai pointed at the book on the table quietly and asked, "What book is Xianning reading?"

Gao Xianning picked up the book and handed it over: "The scientific translations of various countries are said to be made by Yao Fang." He said this and smiled.

At this time, the servant came in and served tea. Gao Xianning waved his hand and asked the idle people to wait for it, then he bowed and whispered: "It's not been a day or two for the students to know Yao Fang. He suddenly became a book-making person. It's really strange."

"Yao Fang..." Qi Tai also pondered for a moment, then looked up at Gao Xianning, and looked at each other between teachers and students. Qi Tai said, "Since Yao Fang wrote, there is his own reason."

Gao Xianning smiled and said, "My teacher said yes."

He continued: "Students are diligent in their daily work, but today they have to practice it for Yao Fang and prepare to pay the deposit earlier, so they are not in the lobby."

"Yao Fang is leaving Beijing?" Qi Tai asked.

Gao Xianning said: "He is going to Tsushima Island. Yao Fang has no official position now and does not need to submit a memorial, but he told his sister Xianfei. He thought I was a friend and told me. So I ordered a table of wine and food in Zuixianlou, which was considered as his farewell. Is the teacher interested?"

"Forget it in that kind of place." Qi Tai said seriously.

"Mr., please tea." Gao Xianning said.

The two of them were silent for a while, and Qi Tai finally briefly talked about the meeting today with Gao Xianning.

Unexpectedly, Gao Xianning thought for a while, but said, "What the emperor said is indeed a bit strange, but at first thought, it seems to make some sense."

Qi Tai frowned and said, "If all the people go to weave silk, who will go to farm?"

Gao Xianning thought for a while and said, "My teacher thinks, planting two acres of land in one family may be the same as planting five acres of land. What's more, isn't there any grain from Annan, Chameng, Siam and other places?"

Qi Tai said: "What should I do if the sea road is broken?"

Gao Xianning comforted his hands and said, "The eunuchs and nobles are happy now. Who dares to lay off those sea boats? Once the sea master is laid off in the future, he will already have the habit of supplying food methods, and the capital will be afraid of losing food."

Qi Tai pointed at Gao Xianning and sighed: "The book of sages you read has not been read into your heart."

Gao Xianning smiled and said, "My teacher knows the truth, but the book of sages does not say this. Besides, the student is just a scholar, thanks to the advice of a famous teacher."

Qi Tai was speechless. Looking at Gao Xianning's smiling look, he had to say, "Where did your book come from?"

"Defend the Nan Office of the Ministry of Justice, is your teacher interested? I will send this book to my teacher with respect. The student asked Qian Xun for another book." Gao Xianning immediately said generously.

Qi Tai then flipped it up.

Gao Xianning said enthusiastically: "This book is very interesting, and it actually says that the earth is round."

"Round?" Qi Tai was stunned for a moment, "Why didn't the person below fall down?"

Gao Xianning said: "It's a long story, but at first glance it sounds like a fallacy, but it seems to make sense. The teacher took a look. The student thought of a way, not to go back to the same direction as the book says. If the sun is on the ground differently at the same time, it may be confirmed that the ground is really not flat."

Qi Tai was a little confused.

Gao Xianning gestured: "The method is very simple. Dig the same well in the capital and Chengdu Prefecture, and you can see the difference by looking at the light and shadow at the same time. You can make a few same hourglass timings and transport two or three of them to Chengdu Prefecture to watch the movie at the same time."

Qi Tai refused to comment. He didn't understand this matter, so he stood up and said, "I'm going back to the yamen. Are you going to practice it for Yao Fang?"

Gao Xianning hurriedly said, "It's not convenient for the students to stay with each other. I'll send them to my mentor."
Chapter completed!