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"Are there so many people studying optics in physics?"

Zhang Xun explained, "It's not about studying optics."

"I want to build a telescope to look at the moon."

"Look at the moon?"

Fan Jun didn't understand.

Zhang Xun said, "The current emperor says the sun is in the middle."

"The earth and the five planets revolve around the sun."

"There's another astronomical telescope,"

"You can see the true face of the moon and the five stars."

"Is there such a thing?"

Fan Jun's first reaction was not to question,

Instead, they became excited.

He had no interest in taking the imperial examinations and becoming an official.

I've loved researching all sorts of random things since I was little.

Zhang Xun said, "For the next two months, officials will be allowed to visit the Astronomical Academy."

"Observe using an astronomical telescope."

"The officials were lined up according to their rank, and almost all the court officials had already left."

"Then they allowed scholars to go,"

"Many readers have already seen it,"

"After returning home, they all wanted to build their own telescopes."

"Doesn't the imperial court prohibit this?" Fan Jun asked.

Zhang Xun said, "The Emperor not only does not prohibit it,"

"They also released the method for making astronomical telescopes."

"Many officials opposed making it public,"

"They believed it would damage the dignity of the emperor and the court,"

"But the emperor overruled all objections and still made it public."

Fan Jun exclaimed, "Your Majesty is truly a wise and virtuous ruler of our time!"

"You think doing this makes you a wise ruler?"

"But many officials are going crazy with anxiety," Zhang Xun said with a wry smile.

Fan Jun asked, "Who has made a telescope?"

Zhang Xun said, "Prime Minister Li (Li Bangyan) acted the fastest."

"We invited several artisans home,"

"They worked day and night to polish many lenses,"

"I heard that a telescope has been successfully built."

"Those who wish to see the moon now,"

"Either queue at the Astronomical Institute,"

"Or we can go to Prime Minister Li's house."

"Prime Minister Li no longer goes to Fanlou,"

“A banquet is held every night to entertain guests,”

"After a good meal and plenty of fun,"

He then invited the guests to view the moon together.

"Why don't we go too!" Fan Jun said excitedly.

Zhang Xun shook his head: "I am the Prime Minister's son, even if I wanted to view the moon,"

"They're also queuing up at the Astronomical Institute,"

"How could I possibly have gone to Li Bangyan's house?"

Fan Jun asked, "Is it easy to get into the Astronomical Academy?"

Zhang Xun said, "The Astronomical Institute thinks it's too noisy with too many people."

"It affects their observation of celestial phenomena,"

"Now only five people are allowed to visit each night."

“Of course, my father is the prime minister,”

"I don't need to queue."

That night, Fan Jun forcibly dragged Zhang Xun along.

I went to the Astronomical Institute to watch the moon.

I would also like to ask you about the relevant knowledge of heliocentrism.

I went there for several nights in a row.

They've all become familiar with the astronomers.

The records comprised over a hundred pages of content.

During this time,

Fanlou was the first to launch a moon-viewing service.

Place an astronomical telescope in the stairwell corridor.

VIP customers who shop on the top two floors

Telescopes can be used for free.

Unfortunately, it was a discarded lens that I bought from Li Bangyan.

The observation results were extremely poor.

I can't even see the moon very clearly.

Fan Jun studied it for half a month straight.

Moreover, day and night are reversed.

My mind is completely confused.

He slept until noon that day.

Decided to go out and relax

Enjoy the Tokyo street scenes along the way.

Before they knew it, they had arrived near Li Bangyan's residence.

Li Bangyan, as a cabinet minister

He usually lived in an official residence near the imperial city.

But his former residence was not reclaimed.

The banquets were all held at the old house.

No other meaning.

It's simply because the old house is larger.

Fan Jun saw many people queuing up.

I couldn't resist wandering over there.

They were there to line up and hand over their name cards.

Not only scholars,

There were also servants sent by officials.

Standing next to a young man dressed as a scholar,

Fan Jun said, "I am a scholar from Zhejiang."

"Are you all here at Prime Minister Li's house to view the moon?"

The scholar said, "It's not just about gazing at the moon; we also need to discuss astronomy."

"With official support, the court no longer prohibits it,"

"Astronomy will definitely be a prominent field of study in the future."

Fan Jun studied it for half a month.

I'd also like to discuss this with someone.

So he excitedly ran to join the queue.

I waited in line for a full twenty minutes.

We finally arrived at the side door.

There was a designated person in charge of registration. They asked:

"Who is their surname and given name, and where are they from?"

"Is there anyone in your family who holds an official position?"

Fan Jun replied, "Fan Jun of Lanxi, twelve of my father's uncles and cousins ​​hold official positions."

"Seven brothers served as officials,"

"I've never counted how many of my cousins ​​have become officials."

The person registering the registration stood at attention: "Are you a descendant of the former Duke of Changshe?"

Fan Jun said, "The Duke of Changshe was my grandfather."

"Please be sure to attend this gathering tonight!"

The person registering respectfully handed over an invitation.

Fan Jun left with the invitation.

Those who saw it were filled with envy.

Chapter 1885 Astronomy Club

People are queuing up here to hand in their name cards.

There is no guarantee that you will be invited.

Many people leave their address first.

Then go home and wait for news.

Towards evening,

Fan Jun arrived again.

After submitting the invitation,

He was led into the house by a servant.

Most of the guests were low-ranking officials from the capital.

Or perhaps they are the descendants of officials.

There were also some Jinshi (successful candidates in the highest imperial examinations) who stayed in the capital to observe government affairs.

Ordinary scholars were few and far between.