Chapter 1679 Truth

On the sixth day of the September 19th year of Tongguang (920), it was sunny.

Outside Lindu Posthouse, five miles west of Luoyang City, there are many ceremonial guards, which are spectacular.

Shao Shude, the supreme emperor of the Great Xia Empire, came here to welcome Persian scholars from afar. As the news came out, it immediately caused a big sensation. As the news spread farther and farther, its influence was still there

Continuously spreading.

It turns out that more than ten scholars from Persia, a "small country" in the western border, were actually valued by saints so much!

What are their abilities? What are their special features? This is the news that everyone is thinking about.

In fact, this is also Shao Shude's purpose.

What about the new dynasty’s Yazheng? How could he not set an example as the emperor?

If he sets an example, he will naturally guide some people on this path, even if there are only one or two, it is good.

The prince followed closely behind and watched silently.

His understanding of the new dynasty Yazheng is not as thorough as his father. So far, he believes that the greatest use is probably tax collection.

Although he participated in the fiscal and tax reform a few days ago, he finally formed a unified plan. When the meeting asked the right questions, he was present.

Just one feeling: Daxia cannot do without commercial taxes. And the elegant politics of the new dynasty is undoubtedly greatly promoting commercial development and is of great benefit to the court's tax collection.

The second cognition is naturally the famous saying of Emperor Xuan of Han: "The Han family has its own system, and they are originally mixed with overlords and ways, but how can they simply use virtue and education to use Zhou politics!"

In addition, there are also immigration to make room for future population growth and delay the crisis of conflict between people and land.

His understanding of the new policy is generally limited to these three parts.

A few days ago, when his father made a big fuss and offered to welcome the Persians, he was a little surprised.

The twelve Persians, to put it nicely, they were Persians, to put it badly, they were craftsmen. As a minister, he was surprised as a son.

Thinking of the former Emperor Taizong of Tang Li Shimin, welcoming Master Xuanzang and sitting with him. This courtesy is also moving.

You don’t have to worry about Li Shimin’s purpose. As soon as he made this example, he established the position of the Buddhist family in the Tang Dynasty.

During the Tang Dynasty, Confucian scholars not only had to fight with martial artists, but also with Buddhism and Taoism, which was very hard.

Once in the summer, perhaps because of my father's actions today, he established a certain intellectual position in one fell swoop.

Suddenly, the bells in front of me were ringing, and the drums and music were made.

Shao Chengjie raised his spirits and looked ahead.

On the post road that was swept in advance, dozens of knights tied the reins of the horse, then scattered to both sides, revealing a four-wheeled carriage.

After the carriage, the second and third appeared...

"It turned out to be the escort of the Silver Anale Warrior himself." Shao Chengjie suppressed the surprise in his heart, and a few smiles slowly appeared on his face.

The Persians on the carriage looked around, with surprise, joy, and perhaps a hint of panic.

If such a grand scene is not done well, you will actually be punished by Khan?

How will you be punished? Tied to a ponytail, dragged, trampled on a horse's hooves, or simply hanged?

This is probably the idea.

Shao Chengjie's smile on his face was even more intense. He had dealt with Persian and Dashi merchants and had a little understanding of the stereotypes they had in their minds. And his father's image in the west was more likely to be "Khan" rather than

"Son of Heaven".

The music gradually stopped and the carriage stopped.

Twelve Persian scholars, under the guidance of the minor official of the Honglu Temple, stepped forward slowly.

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"You have traveled thousands of miles to Luoyang and teach the truth after experiencing wind, frost, rain and snow." After the concierge officer introduced the twelve Persian scholars one by one, Shao Shude said with a smile: "This kind of feat will inevitably go down in history.

If you see it between the lines, you will definitely feel the grand scene of today. Come, please take the same car with me."

After saying that, Shao Shude stepped forward and grabbed the leader of Persian scholar named Bardia, and climbed onto the imperial chariot with his uneasy expression.

The other eleven people were also led to other imperial chariots one by one.

The royal relatives, officials and military generals who accompanied us to welcome us looked at the grand courtesy scene and were filled with mixed feelings.

There are not many people who can ride the same car with the saints. What kind of virtue does the Persians have? I really have nothing to say about this kind of kindness.

The drums and music started again, and the imperial chariots and chariots moved forward. The palace guards raised their support, surrounded them and headed towards Luoyang.

"Do you know how to speak Uighur language?" Shao Shude asked in Uighur language.

When Valdia heard this, she was a little confused.

In fact, if he could speak Turkic, he could also listen to a lot, but obviously he didn't.

The translation of riding a horse next to the imperial chariot was first said in Sogdian and then repeated in Persian.

"Great Khan, I can speak Sogdian and Persian." Baldia's nervousness slightly subsided, and she said softly.

The translator immediately repeated his words in Chinese.

Shao Shude nodded and said, "I heard that you explained mathematics to students when you were passing through Dunhuang?"

"Great Khan, I'm surprised that there are so many schools in the city you ruled, and they also teach mathematics." Perhaps speaking of his professional field, his nervousness mostly dissipated, and he said, "I

I taught them some knowledge that teachers didn’t have. Their reaction was not very strong, but there was a vague curiosity.”

"Oh? Are you saying that you don't like new knowledge?" Shao Shude asked.

"No, it's the opposite." said Valdia. "I gave a teenager a workbook printed in Samarkand, and he expressed his gratitude carefully. But not long after, the teenagers who had already returned home from school also came.

, everyone wants to get a workbook, I only gave out two, which is all I have."

Shao Shude smiled happily.

The one he met in Dunhuang should be the teenagers who studied in Shazhou Prefecture. Some of them did study mathematics, and their level of doctoral degree in mathematics can only be said to be average.

But he was still very happy to see everyone's desire for knowledge so strong.

"What do you feel along the way?" he asked.

"Great Khan, I don't know if China is the holy land of my dreams, which allows me to display my talents and leave a unique mark in history." Baldia said: "I have already experienced the western half of your country's territory.

, have some understanding of some customs and culture. But I think this is not the whole picture. It is at best a microcosm of the real situation, an incomplete and unreadable preface. This great masterpiece of China is about to be opened to me and my friends

.”

Shao Shude smiled even more after hearing this.

He has read some Persian and Dashi merchants' scattered notes in the Tang Dynasty. From the lines, it can be seen that those people often regard the entire corner of Chinese society they see and then introduce it to their hometown people. This is like a blind man touching an elephant, a bit plausible

Feel.

But this mathematician Bardia is very cautious and has strong logical thinking ability. She does not easily draw conclusions and must be proved. Is this the worldview of science men?

"From your perspective, what does Persia think about our country?" Shao Shude asked.

"They think Khan is a man with great ambitions and arrogance," said Baldia. "Your country's war behavior is contrary to common sense and it is not worth the loss."

"What do you think?"

"I am not in a hurry to come up with adverse conclusions. I personally believe that China is a country worthy of praise in many ways."

"for example?"

"Your army is very strong, and this is proven on the battlefield." said Baldia: "Your city is huge, and I have proved through my eyes. The roads are wide, properly maintained, and people are very civilized.

Not barbaric. Officials are well versed in philosophy, law and agriculture. Most of them have excellent thoughts and subtle emotions. I think the next hundred years are their heroic era."

This rainbow fart seems to be stronger than Tam!

However, Shao Shude could still stabilize. He knew that the cultures of different ethnic groups were different, and their tone was just like that. Even rational mathematicians could not avoid being influenced by cultural traditions, and their emotions were relatively unrestrained and exposed.

If their tone, words, and formats of speech are as subtle as those of Chinese people, that would be nonsense.

As soon as the five-mile journey passed, the carriage quickly approached Dingding Gate in the south of Luoyang City.

When the towering city wall appeared in front, Shao Shude asked again, "How is this city?"

"Same surprise, this is my second experience, and the last time I was in Chang'an." Bardia raised her head, looked at this huge city that is rare in the world, and said: "Actually, when I first entered your land, I was in my country.

, I saw the people of Khan building houses and warehouses and talk to the workers.”

“How do you feel?”

"Please be honest," said Baldia: "Your country does not widely use theoretical knowledge in architecture. The craft used is often the result of slow progress on a narrow established road and word of mouth passed down from generation to generation

.The knowledge of mathematics, architecture and mechanics is completely lacking. The architecture of your country is an existence without brains and thoughts."

This evaluation is quite rude. Bardia pointed out quite professionally that the construction workers in Daxia only have word of mouth experience and only know how to do this, but don’t know why.

Shao Shude was not sure what building he saw, probably a private house or warehouse or a place like the Western Regions. If it was a project from the court, he would definitely ask the construction officer to come up with the design.

But then again, it is meaningless to fight for these things. The level of the construction workers may not be very high. In the eyes of this successor of Hualazimi, it may be that way.

"This is exactly the purpose of I invited you, because you have mastered unparalleled knowledge, and I hope it can be shared." Shao Shude said.

"The ocean of knowledge is extremely vast, and I have only picked a few fruits." Baldia said: "China is a powerful civilized country with a long past and a present that makes it difficult for me to see the whole picture. There is no doubt that it has accumulated here.

A lot of intoxicating knowledge. And, like the enthusiasm and courtesy shown by the Khan, there is no exclusion of outsiders here, and no tall fences to seal myself. Therefore, I must conduct serious research. Just like the sage of the Muslim

What I said, 'Essence, even if it is far away in China, should be sought.'"

"The truth is welcome here and everyone who pursues the truth." Shao Shude was infected by his attitude, put away the smile on his face, and said solemnly.
Chapter completed!