"We've been waiting for a long time, Pang. Leader, please come into the study for a while."
Fang Yizhi was waiting for Pang Yu at the door of the study, with a warm smile on his face.
At this time, I can't see the arrogance of the children of the aristocratic family.
Last time Pang Yu came with the county magistrate and didn't even enter the inner room of the study. This time Fang Yizhi waited at the door of the study in person, which was already a very high courtesy to Pang Yu.
Pang Yu quickly cupped his hands and said, "Young Master Fang, you're welcome."
"I was in a hurry last time. I always wanted to discuss some physics with Pantou Pang. During this period, I also heard that Pantou Pang was good at quick calculations, so I couldn't help but want to find out.
It's a pity that you and I were busy quelling the chaos, and we didn't have time to meet with Pantou Pang again until today."
Fang Yizhi invited Pang Yu into the study. This time Pang Yu sat directly where the county magistrate had been sitting that day, which showed that Fang Yizhi valued him very much.
Pang Yu took a look at the layout of the study. Last time he stood outside, he could only see part of it because of the angle. This time he looked indoors and saw a lot more paintings and calligraphy on the wall.
On the opposite wall, a river scene painting with poetry was facing Pang Yu's position, and Pang Yu couldn't help but take a few more glances.
"When I was nine years old, I went down to Qutang and at the same time passed through Wuchang.
The boatman led me to Wuchang, looking at the parrot on my left and the phoenix on my right.
Who can't tell the truth before the eyes? How can Baiyun be so crazy for thousands of years?
The smoke and the sunset happen by chance, can the immortal fruit ride on the yellow crane... It turns out that Mr. Fang has also been to Wuchang."
"Everywhere along the river has gone."
Fang Yizhi said with a look of aftertaste, "When I was six years old, my father won the Jinshi. When I was seven years old, I followed my father to serve as the magistrate of Jiading (Leshan). I climbed Emei and visited the Three Gorges. After that, I passed through Wuchang on the road from Shu to Fujian. This poem was written at that time.
Write it and make Pang Bantou laugh."
Pang Yu said flatteringly, "Young master Fang traveled all over the country when he was young. He was able to write poems with such lofty artistic conception at the age of nine. This experience is indeed not comparable to that of ordinary people like us."
"On this trip, Fang also went to Lushan Mountain with his grandfather, and then went to Funing Prefecture in Fujian."
Fang Yizhi was not modest. He pointed to the long sword behind him and said, "I learned this swordsmanship in Funing Prefecture."
"Young Master Fang is both civil and military, and I admire him."
Fang Yizhi was very interested in the conversation, "I wonder where Pang Bantou has been?"
"I..." As soon as Pang Yu opened his mouth, he remembered that he was a country bumpkin and had probably never even been to Anqing.
The neighbors all knew that he had never traveled far, so they decided not to compete with him.
"I have only been to Huaining County as far as I can. I can only envy Mr. Fang. I hope that one day I can travel around the world so leisurely and travel all over the great rivers and mountains of China."
Fang Yizhi laughed and said, "Can Fang recommend Pang Bantou to go to the north first? Fang also stayed in the capital for two years. The scenery in the north is very different from that in the south of the Yangtze River. Although it is slightly barren, it is desolate and vast.
I once galloped across the land of Yanqi and visited the mountains and rivers of the north from the mountains to the sea. This was the most satisfying thing in my life.
If Pantou Pang has time, he should go to the north for a trip.
But the scenery in the south has its own style, which is different from that in the north. I traveled to the south of the Yangtze River two years ago and learned a lot, so we Nanzhi people don’t need to belittle ourselves."
Pang Yu was surprised when he heard this. In his mind, the ancients were unwilling to leave their hometown. People like Xu Xiake must be aliens. Fang Yizhi said that he had already left most of China at this time, probably only the corner of it.
Never been there.
Judging from the traffic conditions at this time, Fang Yizhi can be considered a traveler.
Moreover, Fang Yizhi became inexplicably excited when he talked about study tours. This shows that he is not afraid of traveling far at all, but is passionate about it.
It can also be seen that, as in ancient and modern times, children from aristocratic families like Fang Yizhi win at the starting line. They are both the second generation of rich people and the second generation of officials. Their vision and talents are far beyond those of children from ordinary families.
Pang Yu asked, "Mr. Fang has gained a lot of knowledge by traveling around, but isn't Mr. Fang worried about traveling thousands of miles away?"
Fang Yizhi stood up and said, "A man should not only read thousands of books, but also travel thousands of miles. How can he become a hero by living in peace?"
Not only did my father not forbid me, he even allowed Fang to study abroad. My father encouraged me to go to Jiangnan last time."
Pang Yu sighed, he admired Fang Kongzhen very much when it came to educating his children.
He not only built Zeyuan to provide students with wisdom and peace of mind to study, but also encouraged his son not to stick to books.
It is probably this kind of education method that can teach a son like Fang Yizhi who is full of curiosity about the world.
In Pang Yu's guess, this time Fang Yizhi asked him to come here not to simply discuss knowledge, but after a while, looking at Fang Yizhi's performance, it seemed that he was really ignorant and didn't know how Fang Kongzhen would appear.
Sitting here with nothing to do, Pang Yu could only continue chatting with Fang Yizhi. He glanced at the table and asked, "Last time, I saw the word "physics" written on Mr. Fang's desk.
Where did the Dead Sea, petroleum grease, etc. recorded by the young master come from?"
"When my father was in Funing Prefecture, I studied Western learning with Mr. Tan Shi. Mr. Zeng De pointed out the "First Letter on Heavenly Learning" written by Matteo Ricci. Later, I also asked Bi Fanji in person for Western learning.
Most of those records come from various Jesuit priests, but I am more interested in curious things, while my father specializes in calendars."
Pang Yu was confused as he didn't know anything Fang Yizhi said.
In fact, the Mr. Tanshi mentioned by Fang Yizhi was Xiong Mingyu. This person and Fang Kongzheng were officials in Fujian at the same time. The two had a close personal relationship. After being promoted to Beijing officials during the Tianqi period, they were dismissed together because of their closeness to Donglin.
It was during his time in Fujian that Fang Yizhi came into contact with Western learning, and later developed a strong interest in it.
After Chongzhen came to the throne, Xiong Mingyu was promoted all the way to Minister of War. As long as Fang Kongzhen's Ding You term expires, he can rely on Xiong Mingyu's recommendation to make a smooth comeback.
It is a pity that the Minister of War of the Chongzhen Dynasty has not long been appointed. Before Fang Kongzhen and Dingyou were over, Xiong Mingyu had already been dismissed because of the unauthorized peace negotiation between the Xuanfu and Jiannu. Otherwise, why would Fang Kongzhen have to work so hard to find a way to come back.
Fang Yizhi continued, "The word "physics" that Pantou Pang saw was a book that Fang was still drafting. Many of the contents in it came from "Institute of Physics" and "Gezhicao", so the cover with the word "physics" was used.
"
After hearing this, Pang Yu felt that his own ideas had been subverted. Pang Yu had never heard of the books mentioned by Fang Yizhi just now. He didn't know Mr. Tan Shi, but he had heard of Matteo Ricci's name. He didn't expect it.
The Fang family also learned a lot.
In his impression, ancient people only read the Four Books and Five Classics, were not interested in nature and technology, and treated them like wild beasts. But today, Fang Yizhi’s few words revealed a completely different scholarly family, including
Fang Kongzheng's image in his mind has also improved.
Pang Yu didn't know how the Fang family treated the common people, but they seemed tolerant, open-minded and diligent in their treatment of knowledge and learning.
Pang Yu suddenly wasn't so confident. Just now, Fang Yizhi mentioned "The First Letter of Tianxue", which was probably about astronomy. Astronomy is generally related to the calendar. Once asked, Pang Yu would make a fool of himself.
He decided to take a preemptive strike, coughed and said, "The villain has something to say first. Other knowledge is fine, but the villain knows nothing about astronomy and calendar. If Mr. Fang asks about the calendar, the villain will have to say that he doesn't know."
Fang Yizhi didn't take it seriously at all, he slapped the table and said with a smile, "Pang Bantou's lack of pretense is what I like. This time, I'm not asking for Western knowledge, but the Dead Sea that Pang Bantou mentioned last time. I'm already in the garden." To do a good job, today I invite Pang Bantou to come here to take a look, and I have also invited several friends to witness the first Dead Sea in my land of China."
"Ah, the Dead Sea?"
"Exactly, of course the sea is a little small."
At this time, there were footsteps outside the door, and two people strode into the study, followed by a small follower Fang Qiyi.
The first two people were indifferent when they saw Pang Yu, but Fang Qiyi was the most enthusiastic and pulled Pang Yu to ask questions, which saved Pang Yu from embarrassment.
One of them, whom Pang Yu knew, was Sun Lin, who had been to the county government before. He was also Fang Yizhi's brother-in-law, but today he was wearing short clothes.
The other person is also very young, probably in his early twenties, with the same heroic spirit.
Fang Yizhi introduced, "This is my good friend Qian Bingjie, whose name is Yin Guang.
This is Pang Yu, the leader of the county government's express team that quelled the chaos."
Qian Bingti slightly cupped his hands towards Pang Yu without even raising his hands to his chest. It seemed that this class leader was not attracted by them. Even Fang Yizhi valued Pang Yu's Western attainments more.
After arriving in the study for a long time, Fang Yizhi didn't ask how Pang Yu defeated Yunji Temple that day.
Fang Yizhi pointed at Sun Lin again, "Pang Bantou should recognize this person, Fang's brother-in-law Sun Lin, whose nickname is Kexian..." Sun Lin smiled and said, "The name has been changed, and now it is Wu male."
Fang Yizhi and Qian Bingti were both surprised. Sun Lin said proudly, "The world is in chaos. We must rise up. We can no longer live in a bookstore as a scholar, but should be a warrior with a sword."
Sun Lin was a strong man, and while he was dressed in short clothes, he did have a martial spirit. Pang Yu guessed that he was probably stimulated by the civil uprising, so he changed his nickname to "Martial".
Qian Bingti and Fang Yizhi were both amazed, and Pang Yu also flattered him.
Sun Lin was not very clear about the details of Yunji Temple. He had heard Fang Zhongjia talk about it during the discussion that day, so he was somewhat hostile to Pang Yu.
But today Pang Yu was Fang Yizhi's guest. Although Sun Lin was young and energetic, he did not embarrass Pang Yu on the spot, but his expression was slightly cold.
Several people came to the garden. Fang Qiyi walked in the front and led a few people to a small pool. Fang Yizhi's artificial Dead Sea was here. Because salt was still a bit expensive, Fang Yizhi found a craftsman to make a small pool. , about four meters long, two meters wide, and more than one meter deep.
Fang Yizhi was afraid that others would not know, so he set up a stone next to it and wrote the two characters "Dead Sea" on it.
Sun Lin squatted by the pool, held a handful with one hand, put it to his mouth, licked it, and immediately said, "Where did you find so much salt? If Madam knew about it, she would say that you are not doing your job properly."
Fang Yizhi argued, "As long as the water doesn't flow away, the salt will always be in the pool and can be used again in the future, with just a slight loss."
Qian Bingti squatted down by the pool and took a look, "It's true that it tastes alkaline and doesn't live in aquatic animals. Has anyone tried it that nothing will sink?"
Will it sink if someone goes in?"
Fang Yizhi shook his head and said, "I still don't know. Pang Bantou said that day that people who don't know the nature of water can float freely on it. However, the weather has been a bit cool recently. I'm afraid of getting cold, so I'd better wait until next year..." Before he finished speaking, , there was a loud pop, and water splashed in the Dead Sea.
Pang Yu had been thinking about how to negotiate with Fang Kongzhen, and was a little absent-minded. He was splashed with water without warning. In shock and anger, he looked up and saw that it was Sun Lin who had jumped into the pool.
He lay on his back on the water, laughing loudly as the waves rose and fell, "It really doesn't sink."
Qian Bingti said anxiously, "Get up quickly. If Mr. Fang comes and sees it, it will be a big deal, and everyone will be scolded... Oops."
A figure flashed past him and jumped into the Dead Sea. It was Fang Qiyi.
"Fang Qiyi, what are you doing!"
Fang Yizhi wiped the water on his head and said angrily, "Who allowed you to go down?"
Fang Qiyi was floating in the water, too excited to reply.
Sun Lin, on the other hand, said to Fang Yizhi, "Just jump if you want. Who needs permission? Mi Zhi doesn't have any wild energy now, how can he call Long Mian crazy?"
Fang Yizhi was stunned for a moment, threw the square hat on his head to the ground, and read loudly, "Ling Yun has been stirring up the energy of the rivers and lakes for a long time, and the sound of wind and rain is heard when wielding a sword.
There are only a few letters in the sea, but there is a crazy life under Longmian Mountain! The crazy life is coming!"
After chanting, he jumped up and jumped into the miniature Dead Sea.
Pang Yu was stunned on the spot, looking at the three people in the pool and murmuring, "This family... will kill Matt tomorrow!"
Fang Qiyi greeted Pang Yu loudly, "Pang Bantou has killed dozens of people, and he is also a madman. Come down and try the taste of the Dead Sea together."
Pang Yu agreed and was considering whether to jump in too when a voice suddenly came from behind him, "I heard that this salt pond was taught by Pang Xiaoyou."
Pang Yu heard the voice, calmed down and slowly turned around, facing the elegant Fang Kongzheng and said without being arrogant or humble, "I've met Mr. Fang."