Under the same starlight.

A group of grandparents and grandchildren from the Science Gate, carrying three expensive astronomical telescopes, walked happily towards the Donghua Gate.

The telescope and the mahogany stand are detachable, so it's just right for each of the six people.

There were four of them when they entered the palace, and now there was one more registered disciple and Chef Wang.

After all, the imperial lecture was of such a high standard that only Zhao Hao and his son, Wang Dingjue, and Yu Shenxing could attend. Even Wang Wuyang, who had become a scholar-official, could only wait outside the Donghua Gate.

In fact, Mr. Zhao was only specially invited to participate, and he will have nothing to do with it next time.

Bei Peijia, the newly-accepted registered disciple, carefully held an expensive telescope and followed closely beside the young master.

"Aren't you afraid that the young elder will punish you for doing this?" Zhao Hao asked the disciple who looked to be in his forties or fifties, carrying the mahogany rack.

"He wants to do it. Besides, I, the director of the Imperial Observatory, am not afraid of it." Bei Peijia was tough at first, then smiled bitterly and said, "He is neither human nor ghost, so what else can be done to him?"

Thinking of the dilapidated observatory on Yuhuatai, Zhao Hao nodded involuntarily.

"What do you mean?" Zhao Shouzheng on the side asked curiously.

"Well, to answer Master, our job is a meager one with a low salary, and we have to do it for the rest of our lives. We have to observe the stars every day, turning day and night upside down, and we have to be nervous even when predicting a solar eclipse..."

Bei Jianzheng seems to be aging prematurely due to staying up late for a long time, but in fact he is not even forty yet.

"My predecessor was beheaded by Emperor Jiajing because he made too many mistakes. I have only been in office for a few years and I have already made eight mistakes. If I make two more, I will be exiled."

All the inner disciples suddenly realized that it was no wonder that this nominal junior brother was so persistent, it turned out that his life was at stake.

"How many predictions did you make in total?" asked Mr. Zhao.

"Eight times." Bei Peijia smiled embarrassedly.

"Then you really should study hard." Master Zhao couldn't help but smile, thinking that he finally had a disciple who was almost as good as his master.

Zhao Hao looked at his father and thought, I'm afraid there must be some misunderstanding.

Bei Peijia's level is much higher than that of my disciples at present. I plan to let him help teach astronomy in the future...

Thinking of this, he said to Bei Peijia: "I am afraid that my time in Beijing is short. I can only teach you some observation and calculation methods, and then it depends on you to study slowly."

Zhao Yi-zhao, an outstanding teacher, believed that it is better to teach people how to fish than to give them fish. He should teach students scientific research methods, then lead them into subjects of interest and let them explore the mysteries of science on their own. Only in this way can great scientists be cultivated.

Cramming-style education is not a good idea.

Otherwise, what will I teach you in the future?

"Yes, Master." Bei Peijia was still contented.

"You should take an astronomical telescope back with you. As a great Observatory, we can't be without even a tool for observing the sky." Zhao Hao said calmly.

"Ah, thank you Master! I also thank you on behalf of the Imperial Observatory!" Bei Peijia was pleasantly surprised. He knew that this thing was very expensive. If he hadn't been holding the telescope, he would have kowtowed to express his gratitude.

"What's there to thank me for? Master will give you three or five more someday." Because they were all officials in the same court, it would be inappropriate to give them more money. 'Song Erye' felt bad and quickly interrupted, saying, "If you need money in the future, just ask Master."

"Thank you, Master, for your kindness." Bei Beijia has lived for half his life, and few people have been so kind to him.

He didn't know that his master and his great master were wealthy, so he was too embarrassed to hide it and said, "But my disciple still has some family background, so you don't have to worry about his family finances."

"Oh, really?" Zhao Shouzheng couldn't help but wonder, "Didn't you just say that the salary was meager?"

"The Imperial Observatory does have extra income." Bei Peijia whispered, "Usually, the rewards for fortune-telling and feng shui for princes and ministers are quite considerable."

"I see." Zhao Shouzheng widened his eyes and nodded, "I've learned something new."

~~

Wang Xijue and Wang Dingjue also held a telescope each and were at the end of the team.

Looking at the four people talking and laughing in front of him, the chef suddenly sighed and said, "Let's cherish this joyful scene."

"What do you mean?" Wang Dingjue couldn't help but frown.

"If you offend Elder Xu, can you still stay in Beijing as your master and grandmaster?" Wang Xijue whispered, "How did Zhang Putian punish Elder Xu in the past? Today he will punish your grandmaster and his descendants the same way. One generation learns from another and never deviates."

The so-called Zhang Putian is Zhang Cong, who served as the prime minister three times during the Jiajing period.

When Xu Jie passed the imperial examination and was awarded the title of Hanlin Editor, not long after that he met Prime Minister Zhang Cong, who wanted to remove Confucius' royal title and lower the standards for worshiping Confucius. Everyone was afraid of the powerful Prime Minister Zhang, but Xu Jie fought back.

Zhang Cong was furious and said, "You kid want to betray me!"

The young Xu Jie said calmly: "Betrayal comes from dependence. I am not dependent on you, so how can I betray you?"

Zhang Cong was very impressed after hearing this, and then demoted him to the position of magistrate of Yanping, Fujian, which was considered as sending a good cadre to his hometown.

"..." Wang Dingjue looked worried when he heard that. Actually, apart from being easily impulsive when trying to be strong, he usually considered things more thoroughly than his brother.

How could he not see that, although science seemed to be gaining in reputation and had a bright future, it actually concealed great hidden dangers?

That's because the foundation is too weak.

Even though it is glorious to have six Jinshi in a family and win the top three places, it is of no use.

After the halo of the newly-minted scholars faded, they became just six insignificant officials.

It would be very easy for the young minister to crush them to death.

So Wang Dingjue hoped that his master could learn from Taizu, build high walls, store up food, and take his time to claim the throne. Don't clash with the authorities so early...

Alas, I don’t know what Master thinks.

Never mind. Don't worry about it.

At worst, I can travel around the country with my master and teach science.

The third brother thought to himself, I can’t do worse than Zigong…

~~

As they were talking, everyone walked out of Donghua Gate.

Wang Wuyang, Hua Shuyang and other disciples had already been outside getting anxious.

After waiting for a long time, we finally got them out.

Everyone rushed forward and took the belongings from their hands.

Wang Wuyang quickly added his flattery for today, saying, "Master will surely display his divine power this time. Although I have no chance to see it, I can imagine the scene in Wenhua Palace, with the ceiling falling and the ministers and officials being intoxicated."

"This is..." Bei Beijia was stunned. She didn't expect that there would be such a flattering person in the world.

As Zhao Hao got into the car, he answered casually, "This is your senior brother. Learn more from him in the future."

"Ah, so this is Master's new disciple." The eldest brother couldn't help but praise: "Master's personality charm is really beyond the sky. With just a shake of his tiger body, all the talented people will bow down to him."

Bei Peijia thought, that's it? ?

"Forget it, I don't want to learn it anymore." Zhao Hao closed the car door awkwardly.

ps. Chapter 1, please give me monthly tickets and recommendation tickets~~~