This day in Shanghai was the most fulfilling day in Huangluzhuang in recent years. I met William yesterday and the exchange with the other party made Huangluzhuang very eye-opener, and I also yearned for what William said about the Western wise men.

In particular, William explained to him some of Newton's works and scientific ideas, which made Huang Luzhuang open a window and see a new world that he had never seen before. If Britain was not far away, and if he was now a court official and was responsible for heavy responsibilities, Huang Luzhuang even wanted to take a boat to England to see this great scholar in person.

Not only Newton, but also the wise men of Europe. In addition, the French Academy of Sciences, where scientists gather, made him yearn for it. Unfortunately, time passed too quickly. In a few hours, Huangluzhuang would leave Shanghai and board the sea boat for Ningbo. He and William also broke up.

"Mr. William, thank you for your explanation this day. Your selfless professor has really benefited me a lot." That night, Huang Luzhuang specially thanked William.

"You are an excellent scientist, and it is my honor to be able to explain the latest research results in Europe to Oriental scholars like you." From yesterday to today, although he only spent twenty-four hours with Huang Luzhuang, Huang Luzhuang's enthusiasm for science and his professionalism and wisdom in mathematics, physics, machinery and other aspects surprised William. In his opinion, there is such an outstanding professional scholar in the distant East. Although due to the different research gaps and cultures between Eastern and Western sciences, William, who has a high education in this era, admires Huang Luzhuang very much.

"It's a pity that I didn't bring those professional books when I came to the Far East this time. However, Mr. Huang, you can ask for help from Western merchants in Macau. Sir Newton's research results have been published and distributed in Europe. These books are actually not difficult to buy."

Huang Luzhuang nodded in agreement. Although these books can be obtained with some effort, if it weren't for William's reason, Huang Luzhuang might not have known it in his life. Most Europeans traveling to the Far East are merchants and adventurers. There are very few people like William who are very knowledgeable about science, and it is even more rare to meet them by chance in Shanghai.

At the same time, Huang Luzhuang made up his mind and decided to hire a Western teacher after he arrived in Ningbo to learn European languages ​​and scripts. Otherwise, he would not understand even if he bought those books. As for how to hire personnel, Huang Luzhuang didn't know where to start, because William once said that Sir Newton was a British man and used English. He was also an academician of the French Academy of Sciences. French is now a common language in the upper class of Europe. Most of the people who came to the Far East were only Portugal, Spanish and Dutch. The languages ​​of this country were different. In addition, ordinary merchants and adventurers were rarely proficient in English and French, so you should pay attention when hiring for a lecture.

This is a difficult situation. Huang Luzhuang secretly thought that he could only ask someone to do this, but he always laughed. Why bother to find such a person? Isn’t William in front of him a very suitable person?

"Mr. William, if I want to hire you for a while to teach me English and French, and then hope that you can help me buy those books through your channels in your country?" Huang Luzhuang asked immediately.

Huang Luzhuang's request surprised William. He hesitated and said very apologetically: "I'm sorry Mr. Huang. If you just buy books, there is no problem. I can do this for you. It just takes some time. After all, you also know that Europe is too far from the Far East, and it takes too long to go back and forth."

After a pause, William said again: "As for your plan to hire me to teach English and French, I am very happy personally. After all, we are friends now. Unfortunately, you are going to Ningbo soon, and I will set off to Nanjing, the capital of your country, as soon as possible, so... it is very regrettable."

"This is really a coincidence." Huang Luzhuang showed a disappointed expression, and then asked casually: "By the way, Mr. William is going to Nanjing? I don't know what I can help? I have a friend in Nanjing."

"This..." William said thankfully and hesitantly; "I'm afraid Mr. Huang can't help me. Actually, I went to Nanjing to contact your government and needed to meet some government officials in your country."

William's words immediately aroused Huang Luzhuang's curiosity. After getting to know William, they did not have any in-depth exchanges about other things except academic communication. Until now, Huang Luzhuang only thinks that William is just an ordinary businessman.

When William heard Huang Luzhuang's inquiry, he did not hide it. He immediately told him his identity in the British East India Company and the reason for coming to the Ming Dynasty. After listening to William's statement, he complained about a few words from Macau to Ningbo and Shanghai. Due to the invisible monopoly formed by Portugal, Spain and the Netherlands on the Far East trade, he had not been able to complete the tasks assigned by the company. So he planned to go directly to Nanjing once to meet with the central officials of the Ming Dynasty court in order to achieve practical results in this way.

When Huang Luzhuang understood William's situation, he couldn't help laughing.

"Mr. Huang, I don't think there is anything funny about this. Do you think my experience in the Ming Dynasty this time is very ridiculous?" William asked back with displeasure.

"No, no!" Seeing that William was a little misunderstood, Huang Luzhuang waved his hands repeatedly and said, "I'm sorry, Mr. William, I'm not making fun of you, but there is another reason. In fact, although your idea is good, the Ming court is different from what you imagined. Although you can speak fluent official language, you will never see the officials in charge of this aspect of the court."

"Why?" William asked anxiously.

Huang Luzhuang patiently explained to him that the management of the court was very complicated for Western merchants. Now it is generally jointly managed by Ningbo Commercial Bank, the Ministry of Revenue and the Maritime Bureau. More importantly, William represents not a separate merchant, but a British East India Company. In this regard, it is almost semi-official. In this case, the diplomatic aspects are more involved and special procedures are required. At present, the Lifan Academy and the Ministry of Rites must first come forward, and then report to the relevant departments of the court through channels, especially the Military Discipline Inspection Department. With the consent of the Military Affairs Office and even the emperor, these relevant institutions can contact William, rather than as simple as William simply imagined to come to the door.

"It's so troublesome?" Huang Luzhuang's explanation made William feel overwhelmed and even more stunned. No wonder he had been hitting walls all the way. Whether it was Ningbo Commercial Bank or local officials in various places, they ignored him after learning about his purpose. It turned out that this was the reason.

In fact, this is also a political and cultural difference between the East and the West. In fact, if William could have a formal letter of state written by the British government in the name of the British government and make requests to the local government of the Ming Dynasty by meeting the Emperor of the Ming Dynasty, he would have been taken seriously. And like him now, it is natural that there is no way to seek help.

After understanding the reason, William was a little discouraged. Could it be that he would have accomplished nothing and returned to India?

Just when he was upset, Huang Luzhuang told him that this was actually difficult, but it was not difficult in fact.

"Mr. Huang, can you help me?" William said in surprise and joy.

Huang Luzhuang nodded with a smile, and then told the other party about his identity. When William learned that Huang Luzhuang was actually an official of the Ming Dynasty and was ordered by His Majesty the Emperor of the Ming Dynasty to go to Ningbo, William was extremely surprised.

"My God! I didn't expect you to be such a big shot."

Huang Luzhuang waved his hand: "I am not a big shot. I am just the sixth-rank chief of the Ministry of Works. However, this time I went to Ningbo was the emperor's order. Next, I will stay in Ningbo for a while and return to Nanjing to report after completing the task. If Mr. William is not in a hurry, he can be hired by me to go to Ningbo with me and wait until the matter is done before going to Nanjing. At that time, I will find an opportunity to report this matter to the emperor. If the emperor agrees, then your task can be easily solved."

"This is great! It's great!" William never expected that the task that had been troubled would find an opportunity to solve the problem in this way. He nodded repeatedly and said, "No problem, I promise Mr. Huang's recruitment."

Huang Luzhuang was also very happy. In this way, William could not only teach himself English and French, but also explain European scientific theories to himself, which would definitely benefit him a lot. However, Huang Luzhuang was a kind person. He specifically explained to William that after the Ningbo mission was completed, he would guarantee to find an opportunity to tell His Majesty about William when he reported his life, but whether His Majesty the Emperor would agree is a result that no one knows.

William agreed with this, and he also knew that it was very difficult for Huang Luzhuang to do this. If it could be successful, let God arrange it.

In the early morning of the next day, William, who was ready, boarded the sea boat to Ningbo with Huang Luzhuang and others. When the boat gradually left Shiliupu Pier, William no longer had the anxiety and confusion he had when he first came to Shanghai, and was replaced by excitement and expectation.

As for Huang Luzhuang, his chance encounter with William in Shanghai also allowed him to see a different world, and added some confidence in the establishment of the Royal Institute that Zhu Yicheng had previously explained. In addition, Huang Luzhuang also gained more confidence in the inspection and technical transformation of Ningbo workshops.

The ship drove out of Wusongkou and entered the East China Sea. The sky was getting brighter. A red sun rose from the east. When it jumped out of the sea level, thousands of golden lights shone the surrounding sea surface so beautifully and charming. The big ship sailing broke through the waves ahead and headed towards the rising sun. The Ming Dynasty is now like the rising sun.
Chapter completed!