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Chapter 80 Private Interview with Xu Guangqi

Wang Tigan didn't know if it was, but when the emperor asked, he hurriedly replied: "Master Long is here, I will ask." After that, he quickly walked into the streets and alleys.

Zhu Youxiao stopped, looked at Li Chengcheng, and said, "I want to hear the storytelling, and look for another opportunity in the future."

Li Chengcheng nodded and said with a smile: "I think it's just average. Master Long doesn't have to worry about this."

"Some show should be given during the Chinese New Year." Zhu Youxiao said: "Even if it's just singing and dancing."

Li Chengcheng was about to tell the emperor that as long as he wanted, the Jiaofangsi would arrive as soon as possible. Just as he saw the king's body rushing back quickly, he closed his mouth again.

"Master Long." Wang Tigan rushed to the front and bowed to report: "This is Lord Xu's mansion."

Zhu Youxiao pondered for a moment, raised his hand and said, "Let's go and have a bowl of tea. I really have something to tell Lord Xu."

Wang Tigan led him in front, and Zhu Youxiao and others entered the streets and alleys and headed straight for Xu Guangqi's mansion.

The mansion that was rewarded to Xu Guangqi was not big, and it was incomparable to the high-ranking courtyards of the powerful and powerful people in the capital. But Xu Guangqi lived quite comfortably, without too much noise, and without too many bodyguards in the hospital.

Moreover, Xu Guangqi was originally a tolerant and loose person, which may have something to do with him often with Western missionaries.

When I arrived at the door, I saw that the mansion was half open, and I didn’t know why. Moreover, there was no guard or guardian in front of the door.

Is it as casual to enter the Xu Mansion like walking through the city gate? Zhu Youxiao was a little confused, but saw that Wang Titan had already walked in front of him, so he had to keep up.

"Hey, hey, when the city gate is gone?" Wang Tigan didn't expect that someone behind the door stopped hearing the sound and turned to look.

A middle-aged man came over with a tobacco pot and rolled his eyes and asked, "Do you know, this is the Xu Mansion. Although there are fewer people, don't be too casual!"

Before Wang Tidal could speak, Zhu Youxiao had already said first: "Yes, yes, we were rash." As he said that, he waved to Lu Jianxing, who was hesitating and not following him.

Lu Jianxing rushed over quickly and heard the emperor whispering: "Let's take off your waist card, and say that the emperor sent you to present the reward to Lord Xu."

Lu Jianxing bowed and agreed, secretly praising Long Live for thoughtful thoughts. If you don’t mention rewards, you will think you are here to arrest someone and go to jail!

With a dry cough, Lu Jianxing stepped forward, lit up the waist of the Jinyiwei, and said, "Lu Jianxing, a hundred households of the Governor of the Governor, came to pay the rewards according to the emperor's order."

The middle-aged man looked closely and bowed to salute, and said hurriedly: "I'll go and inform you, and ask my elders to come and receive the order."

"No need." Zhu Youxiao waved his hand and said, "Long live to explain it specifically, don't be too arrogant. Just lead us to see Lord Xu."

"Little one obeys the order." The middle-aged man hurriedly reached out to invite him, took a few more steps forward to lead the way, and said as he walked: "My master is talking to Priest Tang, and it is about the stars and the moon."

Zhu Youxiao nodded. He was not an outsider. He probably was discussing the universe system for the review of the almanac. Although he designated Copernicus' heliocentric theory, it may not necessarily convince Xu Guangqi and Johnson Chan.

Of course, this spirit of respecting science is worthy of praise, and Zhu Youxiao was not angry and blamed for it.

While talking, everyone was led to the hall. There were not many servants along the way, and Xu Guangqi's personality and preferences could be seen.

Regarding Xu Guangqi, historical books record: On the day of the coffin, there is no remaining treasure in the bag.

With such profound knowledge, such great ability, and his official position, he was so poor in the end. Those despicable people don’t know what their faces are, their clothes and delicacies, their tall buildings and houses, and their wives and concubines?

"No need to inform me, Lord Xu and I are familiar with each other." Zhu Youxiao reached out to stop the servant who led the way, stepped up the steps, and went straight into the hall.

Xu Guangqi and Johnson Chan were talking about how to make observation instruments so as to verify Copernicus' system.

You know, Copernicus is not a good observer and may still be very poor in terms of accuracy.

However, Tycho did a great job in instrument scale and error, with the smallest error between actual measurement and theoretical calculation.

Someone pushed the door open, but Xu Guangqi and Tang Ruowang didn't care, and were still talking about astronomy.

In fact, Xu Guangqi is not good at astronomy. Although it is his wish to compile almanacs, he only plays an organizational role in the almanacs.

Therefore, he respects Western missionaries whom he relied on, such as Johnson Chan, Deng Yuhan and others.

Seeing that Xu Guangqi and the Westerners were talking enthusiastically, they ignored Master Wansui, Wang Tiqian couldn't help but cough.

Zhu Youxiao couldn't help but look at Wang Tiqian. He also wanted to hear Xu Guangqi and Tang Ruowang talk!

Xu Guangqi turned his head a little unhappy, and when he saw the emperor smiling, he couldn't help but widen his eyes. After a little stunned, he quickly knelt down and bowed down to salute.

"Xu Qing is exempt from the gift!" Zhu Youxiao waved his hand, sat in the chair honestly and unceremoniously, and smiled at the salute Joey Wong, "The same is true for Priest Tang. The two sit down and talk."

"I thank you for your kindness." Xu Guangqi bowed to the ground and sat down with Jokovic Tang, with a slightly frightened expression.

Zhu Youxiao pondered for a moment and said, "First build the observation equipment, set up a few more observation points to verify the Copernicus system. If there is a certain evidence to support it, Xu Qing and Master Tang can write this book, which can be famous in the world and be respected as pioneers."

Johnson Chan bowed and said, "Your Majesty. This may be time-consuming and labor-intensive. If you adopt the Tycho system, there is no such problem."

Zhu Youxiao shook his head and said, "Tycho is wrong. Although now, his error is very small. Well, there is no need to argue first, nor do you hesitate. So you can observe according to Copernicus' system and compile the calendar."

Joshua Chan smiled bitterly and stopped arguing.

Xu Guangqi thought for a while and bowed and said, "Long live, I believe I know the dispute between the West Bureau and the East Bureau, and the Imperial Heavenly Prison also opposes the West Bureau. If the compiled almanac is not accurate enough, it may be difficult to convince people."

Zhu Youxiao gently pointed his head and knew that Xu Guangqi was under great pressure to preside over the work of the Calendar Bureau. The people opposed the introduction of Western learning, the so-called "East Bureau"; the Imperial Heavenly Supervision advocated traditional calendars, and was also opposed to the forces.

After pondering for a while, Zhu Youxiao said: "Xu Qing doesn't have to pay attention to it. I will fully support the observation method of Xue Tycho in the Bureau. I believe it will be accurate for the Copernicus system."

He raised his hand and pressed down. Zhu Youxiao smiled and said, "I won't talk about this today. First, I will sit and chat casually. Let's talk about this new thing!"
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