Xu Guangqi wrote and translated more than 60 books in his lifetime, including "Chongzhen Calendar", "The Principles of Measurement", "The Principles of Pythagorean Theory", "Nine Chapters on Arithmetic", "Xu's Cookbook", etc.; he summarized the agricultural production experience of various dynasties in China and compiled "The Complete Book of Agricultural Administration", becoming a pioneer of modern science in China.

Xu Guangqi never forgot Jiao Hong's kindness and respected him as his mentor. This story was recorded many times in Xu Guangqi's later life, in the works of his descendants, and in the Xu family genealogy.

It is particularly noteworthy that Xu Guangqi's descendants produced many talented people. His 13th-generation grandson was a soldier, and he had a granddaughter named Ni Guizhen, who was the mother of the "Three Soong Sisters" in modern Chinese history - Soong Ailing, Soong Ching-ling, and Soong May-ling.

When Zhu Youxiao saw this introduction in his previous life, he was amazed, but it was just amazement and he didn't have any special feeling.

But this time it was different. Zhu Youxiao discovered that there seemed to be some unknown things hidden in it. Xu Guangqi seemed to be the next successor pushed out by the Taizhou School. Although he had been wasting time, he did turn things around later.

However, Zhu Youxiao really didn't want Xu Guangqi to participate in the ideological debate. He needed Xu Guangqi to do things. In this matter, he could listen to Xu Guangqi's thoughts.

But then again, I haven't given Xu Guangqi an official title yet, so this seems inappropriate.

After thinking for a while, Zhu Youxiao said to Chen Hong, "Go and summon Xu Guangqi to the palace."

Xu Guangqi's official title had been promoted long ago. He was appointed as the Vice Minister of the Ministry of War and the Governor-General of the Military Affairs of the Beijing Camp. Xu Guangqi had also taken up the post.

However, Zhu Youxiao had not yet discussed with Xu Guangqi what specific things he was going to do.

Because Zhu Youxiao was waiting for someone, waiting for Qi Jin to arrive.

Once Qi Jin arrives, his new army plan can begin.

After the new army is established, he will also put Lu Xiangsheng in it. He will become the general of the new army, or the future commander-in-chief.

Although Qi Jin was a good person, he was already old. Even if he didn't die in battle, he probably wouldn't have many years left to live. After all, he was already sixty-seven years old.

At this age, let alone in the Ming Dynasty, even in later generations, it would take many years for him to retire.

Even many people are no longer in good health at this age, so Zhu Youxiao must prepare to train a successor to Qi Jin.

Lu Xiangsheng was naturally a very suitable candidate, so Zhu Youxiao planned to bring Lu Xiangsheng into the new army.

However, these matters could be discussed with Xu Guangqi. Of course, we should also ask him about his opinion on Li Zhi's theory.

"Yes, Your Majesty!" Chen Hong agreed, turned around and walked outside. He ran to find Xu Guangqi.

Xu Guangqi started taking office these days, but things were very different from what he had imagined. Even after reaching this position, Xu Guangqi found that there were still many and big problems.

Constraints and problems are everywhere. It can be said that it is difficult for him to sort out everything and do things according to his own ideas, and the possibility of success is not high unless there is a large-scale replacement of personnel.

But where would he find the right person? Even if he did find one, he would probably have to resign.

If I don't do this, I'll have to fight back and forth with those who are holding me back. But once I get caught up in the fight, I really can't accomplish anything.

In fact, this was the political ecology of the late Ming Dynasty. No one could escape, and no one could circumvent it.

When you want to do something, there are many people who will hinder you and hold you back. Everyone is used to attacking others as a means of gaining merit.

Attacking others is a simpler and more convenient way to do things than to do things yourself. This is like elections in later generations: it is much easier to discredit the enemy than to make yourself stand out, so elections that were originally intended to select elites eventually became a competition of who is worse.

This is the current Ming Dynasty.

If this trend is not eliminated, it will become very difficult to deal with anything.

Soon Xu Guangqi entered the hall with a slightly hesitant expression on his face. He was wondering whether he should tell His Majesty.

If I tell His Majesty, will I appear incompetent? What will His Majesty think of me? But if I don't tell him, it will take a lot of time. Can His Majesty endure this day?

Xu Guangqi felt that he was in a dilemma.

Zhu Youxiao was not clear about Xu Guangqi's thoughts, but he would not expect Xu Guangqi to achieve any results in a short period of time.

This was the situation in the Ming Dynasty. Emperor Chongzhen was impatient and wanted to make everything bigger as quickly as possible, but with the current quality of officials and bureaucratic atmosphere in the Ming Dynasty, it was basically impossible.

Even training troops required various coordinations. Even military pay and weapons would be blocked by the Ministry of War, demanding bribes. If you didn't deal with them, you wouldn't get them.

Under such circumstances, someone like Sun Chuanting was able to train his troops well in Shaanxi and achieve remarkable results. It can be said that Sun Chuanting really did his best.

"Your Majesty, I am Xu Guangqi, your servant, and I pay my respects to you." Xu Guangqi came to Zhu Youxiao and saluted respectfully.

"No need for formalities, my dear minister!" Zhu Youxiao smiled and waved his hand.

When Xu Guangqi stood up, Zhu Youxiao said, "Please sit down."

Xu Guangqi is not young anymore, so we must take good care of him!

In Zhu Youxiao's view, the longer such people live, the better. This is the prosperity of the Ming Dynasty and his treasure, so nothing must happen to it.

"I asked you to come here today because I want to discuss something with you." Zhu Youxiao looked at Xu Guangqi and said with a smile, "I heard that you are Jiao Hong's student. I want to hear you talk about Jiao Hong's theories."

Upon hearing this, Xu Guangqi felt that he was doomed. Was someone setting a trap for him?

Xu Guangqi knew his teacher's thoughts very well. Although his teacher was not as extreme as Li Zhi, their ideas were actually similar. Xu Guangqi had also listened to his teacher's teachings, but he was not as radical as Li Zhi.

Li Zhi abandoned his official position. He was dissatisfied with the affairs in the officialdom, so he lectured among the people and spoke out loudly, hoping to be valued by the talented people in the court.

If someone valued him, he would even be willing to die in return. However, no one contacted him, and he was even murdered. His doctrine was directly labeled as heresy.

My own teachers are not as extreme, but they have the same idea.

In Xu Guangqi's view, someone had brought up this matter in front of His Majesty.

The reason is very simple, it is directed at oneself.

I have to say, no matter who did this, it was cruel enough.

Xu Guangqi certainly knew what his teacher's ideas were. It was impossible for him to abandon his teacher's teachings because his ideas were consistent with his teacher's.

But if I say it directly, I probably won’t be able to keep this official position.

Even if I betrayed my teacher, I guess the people behind the scenes would spread it widely.

If you don’t respect your teacher, what will you become?