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Chapter 908 October Siege (Part 2)

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    The courtyard was very quiet, except for the rustling of feet on the leaves, and Xavier's hoarse and slightly blunt voice: "In the past two years, I have spent a lot of time studying ancient Chinese classics, but with all due respect  , did not gain anything, but made me even more confused."

    "Why are you confused?" Shen Mo sighed softly.

    "I have found that all socially acceptable and widely read books are on moral philosophy, and these books also lack the concept of logical rules, so that when explaining a certain aspect, they do not take into account the various branches of the whole system.  , the existing internal connection, the result is a series of confusing maxims and inferences." Xavier apologized: "These words are too heavy, but the old saying goes, 'Love is deep, responsibility is deep', I really can't understand it,  How can such a great country be so chaotic in the field of knowledge?"

    Nodding silently, motioning for him to continue, Xavier continued: "Moreover, there are serious gaps and deficiencies in mathematics, astronomy, geometry and other sciences. I guess the reason may be that in Daming, only by studying philosophy can one  It is considered to be a study of learning, so it is possible to be appointed as an official. And the official is almost the only awe-inspiring profession in Ming Dynasty, and all those who are sideways are recognized as having reached the pinnacle of happiness. As a result, no one would be willing to  Those who work hard to study mathematics or science, unless they have to give up their studies for various reasons, will study mathematics and medicine, which are not respected industries."

    "Your observation is very meticulous" Shen Shen nodded and said, "Yes, this is a sickness in society."

    "I think the root cause of the problem lies in the selection system for officials. From the perspective of us Thais and Westerners, the 'imperial examination system' is a great project with an unprecedentedly tight organization that completely envelopes the society." Xavier spread his hands and said:  "But it only tests the philosophical level of the candidates, and the chief examiners are only selected from the veterans of philosophy, never adding a military expert, mathematician or doctor, and there are no scientists who are rare in Ming Dynasty."  Dao: "In Daming, people seem to think that people who are good at philosophy can make correct judgments on any issue, but in fact, they are not competent. A country needs construction, accounting,  Military, legal All aspects of talent should be jointly managed, and should not be handed over to philosophers."

    "What you said is very good." It was the first time for Mo Mo to listen to a foreigner who has carefully observed China for many years evaluate his country.  What Xavier said may not be entirely correct, but it really made him feel deeply: "Then what do you think, how should I, Ming, correct it?"

    "I don't think this is a problem. The officials of Ming Dynasty are all scholars who are proficient in philosophy, which makes them have a good demeanor and personal cultivation. They like to listen to opinions put forward by reason. Even if they are wrong, as long as someone can reason  Point out to them that after rational thinking, they will be persuaded slowly." Xavier stood still, looked deeply into the silence and said: "The biggest obstacle is to let them get out of the old shackles and treat the unknown with an equal attitude.  world, especially those outside of philosophy.¡±

    "That's right." Shen Mo nodded, and said in a deep voice, "Then how to break the shackles?"

    "There is only the light of science." Xavier said word by word.

    "Well said." Shen Mo nodded and said: "Science, this is indeed what Daming needs most."

    Putting his right hand on his left chest, Xavier bowed deeply to Shen Mo: "The Society of Jesus is willing to do its best to send honest and sincere scholars to help adults spread the light of science."

    Seeing him being so upbeat, he laughed silently and said, "On behalf of myself, I welcome you warmly. If you encounter difficulties in the future, feel free to come to me."  things, but tacitly.

    "With your words, I am more confident." Xavier smiled happily, and after speaking, he took out a small velvet box from his sleeve, and gave it to Shen Mo: "This is a small gesture, not a respect.  .¡±

    ? Silence for a moment, before realizing that the foreigner has been in China for a long time and has learned how to give gifts. He couldn't help but smile and said, "How can you use this between you and me?"

    "This was given to you by the Society of Jesus," Xavier explained, "It's just a little thought to thank you for your care of the Society. Please don't refuse."

    Mo Mo usually does not see gifts, but this foreigner's attitude is very firm, he refused several times, but he had no choice but to accept it first, thinking that he would get something else later and let someone give it to him.

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    After sending Xavier away, Shen Mo went back to the signing room, opened the small box, and saw the dark blue satin lining.The Spaniards are competing, but before that, they have to pass the court.  Without the permission of the imperial court, the teacher came out of no name, and it didn't make any sense.

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    A few days later, it was October.  Mo Mo had to turn his gaze back to the capital from the distant South China Sea

    The northwest wind rolled up the loess and withered grass, and also blew the alarm from the frontier.

    "The barbarians will disturb the border every autumn when they are tall and fat" has long been a long-lasting and recurring drama in the Ming Dynasty.  And because the emperor guards the gate of the country, it is unavoidable that "the imperial capital frequently sees the smoke of war".  The people in the capital have long been used to this time of year, seeing fast horses with small red flags roaring down the street, and even the martial law in the capital is not panicked.

    But this time, they were really scared, because it was the old devil Alda who came in person. It is said that there are 100,000 cavalry under his command. The scale is so large that it has not been heard of for many years.

    ?On September 22, Alda captured Shizhou and massacred the city. More than 50,000 men and women were killed, and houses were burned for three days.  After that, they plundered Jiaocheng, Wenshui and other places.  In addition, the Chahar native tribe invaded Jizhen, plundered Changli, Funing, Leting, Lulong and other places, as far as Luanhe River.  Wherever they went, they were killed, looted and burned, and the capital was shaken.

    On October 1st, the capital was under martial law, and the censors of the five cities were ordered to intensify their inspections, and the censors inspected the warehouses to supervise the transport of grain into the city.  The next day, the emperor went to court early and ordered the six ministries and nine ministers to discuss military affairs¡ª¡ª

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