The Soldier of the Ming Dynasty

Xu Guangqi is a milestone in the long history of China.

The original geometry and the complete book of agricultural administration, his technicality, his literariness and his pioneering spirit have long been concluded in later generations and have formed a consensus.

However, few people know that Xu Guangqi is also proud of himself in officialdom, and he is also a serious "professional class" background.

For the sake of Wei Li Yuan and Zhan Li Yuan, he even went to the imperial court.

Unfortunately, Xu Guangqi did not see the old Wei, did not take over this senior official, was ordered to return to his hometown of Shanghai, "crown with leisure.".

Zhuge Liang said in his book "Chu Shi Biao", that "the minister was originally cloth clothes, and he worked hard in Nanyang, risked his life in troubled times, and did not seek to be heard of and learned from the princes..."

But to a large extent, this is just the reserved of literati.

Since ancient times, there have been sages saying: "learn to be a civil and military art, sell to the emperor's house."

As a scholar, I have been reading the books of sages and sages for more than ten years or even decades. Who does not want to glorify their ancestors and honor their families? "There are great Confucians who talk and laugh, but there are no white people who come and go with each other"?

Unfortunately, it may be history's joke on mankind.

Those who engage in technology and art also include those who engage in thought. Many great talents, great sages, and even a group of people who can be called "prophets" did not get the treatment they should enjoy before they were alive. Instead, they were destitute and had no food to eat.

Even, many people, in order to pursue, for the ideal, until paid the price of life.

But even so, it is often decades or even hundreds of years before it can be rehabilitated.

For example, although Li Bai and Du Fu were frustrated in officialdom, their talents and literary achievements were recognized under the enlightened atmosphere of Li and Tang Dynasty, which can be regarded as "the lost east corner and the harvest of the mulberry trees".

However, such as "heliocentric theory", Van Gogh, including the famous "dream of Red Mansions", their situation is really breathtaking.

Xu Guangqi, however, is in it, "playing very smoothly.".

To put it bluntly, he is a man of understanding.

When the right time was right, he was still qualified and had the capital to try.

But when the situation was chaotic, he was able to avoid the storm and return home to study and write books.

In the Zhao and Song Dynasties, there was also a very smooth member who once said, "if you live in the height of the temple, you will worry about the people; if you are far away from the lake, you will worry about the king."

Of course, the most profound motto of the traditional Chinese literati class is Mencius' saying, "if you are poor, you should be good at yourself; if you reach a goal, you will benefit the world at the same time."

On the way to Shanghai, Li Yuanqing was also thinking carefully.

In view of the differences in cultural levels, Li Yuanqing did not know enough about Xu Guangqi's life or thoughts, or it was difficult to understand.

However, with Li Yuanqing's energy at this time, it's just easy to find out Xu Guangqi's resume.

According to Chen Chuang's information about "warehouse No. 3.".

Xu Guangqi was born in a small businessman family in Songjiang Prefecture, Shanghai county. He studied at a young age. He was a scholar at the age of 20, and was promoted to the imperial examination at the age of 36. By the 32nd year of Wanli reign, he was 43 years old when he really reached the imperial examination and ascended to the throne of Jinshi.

To a large extent, Xu Guangqi's life is not smooth sailing and complacent.

This is perhaps the key to his most practical subject, which is to focus on agronomy, supplemented by mathematics.

Because the first half of his life was not as good as he had been through hardships, he was "more grounded".

However, seeing that Xu Guangqi was able to avoid shrewdly and that the "bayonets" of the eunuchs and Donglin were red, it also showed that he was "greasy" and had a brilliant vision and was a real understanding person.

In addition, Xu Guangqi helped Li Yuanqing a lot about planting sweet potatoes on Changsheng island. Li Yuanqing was also looking forward to having a good chat with the legendary "old man of the cabinet".

All the way to Shanghai county, it was evening.

Some of his relatives and soldiers had already arrived in advance and reported to Xu's residence. Xu Guangqi was very proud of Li Yuanqing. At the four city gates, there were servants waiting to greet Li Yuanqing and his party.

When he was led to the gate of Xu's residence by his servants, the middle door of Xu's mansion opened wide. Xu Guangqi was standing in the door with a green cloth robe and was smiling to meet Li Yuanqing and his party.

In ancient Chinese regulations, the middle door of a large family house is usually opened when there are heavyweight guests.

If the emperor comes in person or is a very important guest, the host usually takes his wife, concubine and children to welcome him.

At this time, although Xu Guangqi didn't take his wife, concubine and children with him, he was able to open the middle door. Moreover, he met Li Yuanqing in person, especially when the drizzling light rain started. It can be said that he had given Li Yuanqing enough face!

How dare Li Yuanqing neglect? As soon as he stepped over and dismounted, he knelt down in front of Xu Guangqi, regardless of the fine mud spots on the ground: "Li Yuanqing, commander-in-chief of Changsheng island in southern Liaoning Province, has met the elder brother!"Xu Guangqi is also in his early 60s this year. However, he is very well maintained. His face is ruddy. There is no trace of white hair between his eyebrows and hair. His spirit is also quite vigorous. He laughed and said, "Li junmen is really very polite! I've been home for several years, but I can't believe Li Yuanqing is so polite! Get up, please

He quickly helped Li Yuanqing up with his own hands.

Although it is only symbolic, Li Yuanqing can clearly feel that Xu Guangqi's big hands are very powerful, and there seems to be some roughness.

It can be seen that the old man is not only able to talk on paper, but also often practice.

Li Yuanqing said with a smile: "thank you. But yuan Qing came in a hurry and didn't know what he liked, so he only brought some local products from Liao

With that, Li Yuanqing handed the gift list to Xu Guangqi.

Xu Guangqi glanced, and his face did not change.

Li Yuanqing is talking about lightness, but who is he? There are more than 3000 taels of fur and groceries on the gift list, not to mention one hundred taels of gold and one thousand taels of silver.

"Li junmen, how did this make it? I can't ask you to be so generous Xu Guangqi refused.

Li Yuanqing was prepared and said with a smile: "old man, you have helped me with your humble duty! Last year, the sweet potato in Changsheng island and southern Liaoning Province had a big harvest! Just a small gift, just Yuanqing, please accept it. Otherwise, Yuanqing dare not enter your gate

Xu Guangqi was stunned for a moment. Then, he couldn't help laughing: "Li junmen, I've heard your name for a long time! It's not well-known today! It's cold and rainy outside. Let's go into the house and have a cup of hot tea to keep warm. "

Xu Guangqi invited Li Yuanqing in person.

Li Yuanqing is busy and respectful, this just and Xu Guangqi together, walked into the main door of Xu house.

When he came to the main and guest hall, a maid presented tea. Xu Guangqi personally ordered his little son to watch the dinner. Then he began to chat with Li Yuanqing with a smile.

As Xu Guangqi said, he has long heard of Li Yuanqing, but why not Li Yuanqing?

As the saying goes, "a thousand cups of wine meet a confidant, but half a sentence is too much.".

Xu Guangqi was very curious about Li Yuanqing's performance in the Liao Dynasty, and Li Yuanqing admired Xu Guangqi's knowledge. Soon, they had a very keen conversation.

But Li Yuanqing noticed that there was a cross bigger than the baby's palm hanging in front of Xu Guangqi's neck.

Li Yuanqing's heart can not help but also some surprise, this his mother, is this old man, or a Christian?

At this time, both of them had already had a few cups of tea. Xu Guangqi said with a smile, "Yuanqing, this Ningyuan battle, you played very well! It's my Ming Dynasty's prestige

"Eh?"

Li Yuanqing was stunned, and then he came back to his senses for a moment. He said with a smile, "you are really praising me. In the battle of Ningyuan, Lord yuan was still the watchman. He had a good command, and the universe was in control. His humble duty was just execution, but he didn't dare to make contributions. "

Xu Guangqi couldn't help laughing. After nearly half an hour of contact, how could "laoyouzi" not feel the character of Li Yuanqing?

This is a rather calm, or rather a calm, disgusting young man!

It's no wonder that he was able to make such great achievements in the Liao Dynasty!

There are generals like this in Daming. Maybe it won't take years to wipe out the Tartars!

"Yuanqing, you don't have to be humble. The court will have a public opinion. It's yours. No one can take it away! "

Li Yuanqing didn't expect that Xu Guangqi would say such "domineering" words. For a moment, he also responded and asked with a busy smile: "elder, Yuanqing has been on the ship these days. Is it difficult to succeed? As far as the capital is concerned, news has already come out of this matter?"

Daming's Di Bao system has been very developed.

Although Xu Guangqi was out of office at this time, he also had the right to receive the residence newspaper, although the speed was much slower.

At this time, when Xu Jingguang got to know that Nanjing guanglao was close to Nanjing, he wanted to be more influential than those in Nanjing.

At this time, listening to Li Yuanqing asked about this matter, Xu Guangqi couldn't help laughing: "Yuanqing, you have to believe that the world is brilliant and fair! Even if there are difficulties and darkness, they are only temporary. Can dark clouds cover the sun

Li Yuanqing was stunned. He came back to his mind for a moment. He couldn't help sighing: "no wonder Xu Guangqi can protect himself. This old man is smart."

Li Yuanqing said with a smile: "thank you for your help. Yuanqing benefited a lot! "

Xu Guangqi laughed: "Yuanqing, you are the Liao area. No, you are the most brave and resourceful young general in the new generation of the Ming Dynasty. I am also very optimistic about you! However, you also have to know, life in this world, how can everything be as desired? When things are going well, you should always keep your original mind, and in times of adversity, you should remember what is the essence and the end! "Li Yuanqing bowed respectfully and bowed, "if you are a senior member of the cabinet, remember your humble duty in your heart."

Xu Guangqi smiles and nods.

With his experience, how can we not see that although Li Yuanqing is young, he is not impetuous and respectful in front of his teaching at this time.

This young man is really a talent!

At this time, Xu Guangqi's youngest son quickly stepped into the hall: "father, Li junmen, the banquet is ready."

Xu Guangqi laughed: "Yuanqing, is this your first visit to Shanghai? Let's go and have a taste of this Jiangnan dish. Let's have a chat while eating! "