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Why did Li Bangyan dare to host banquets for officials every night?

But aren't they afraid of being impeached for forming a faction?

This guy is filming the emperor's horses!

He knew he had no other skills.

They can only resort to crooked and unethical methods.

And the emperor happened to be promoting astronomy.

After subtly inquiring about the matter upon entering the palace...

He then understood the emperor's intention.

So they kept hosting banquets and astronomical gatherings.

Of course, due to the large number of guests,

We still need to be mindful of the potential impact.

Officials who are qualified to sit during court sessions.

Li Bangyan didn't dare to invite him at all.

They only dared to receive their descendants.

The guests were seated at various tables.

Fan Jun was placed in the middle, near the front.

But then Li Bangyan came out dressed casually, and after sitting down, he said:

"The current officials are scholars who are obsessed with both heaven and man,"

"Initiated the heliocentric theory,"

"It rivals the three generations of holy kings."

"The banquet is held today for no other reason than..."

"I have only invited you gentlemen here to discuss astronomy."

"Astronomy used to be a forbidden subject,"

"But nowadays, astronomy is the study of the emperor,"

"Gentlemen, there is nothing to worry about,"

"Feel free to speak your mind."

Li Bangyan tugged at his clothes and scratched himself.

He revealed the tattoo under his neck and said with a smile:

"I'll have someone record these insightful remarks."

"After sorting it out, it was presented to the emperor."

"So what you're saying,"

"It's possible that the officials will see it."

These words invigorated the crowd.

Everyone wants to do their best.

"Clap!"

Li Bangyan clapped his hands.

The band began to play music.

Several male and female actors entered the stage.

However, they first watched a zaju play written by Li Bangyan.

This dog can't change its nature of eating shit.

As a Grand Secretary of the Ming Dynasty,

Not only did they persist in scriptwriting,

Moreover, it is filled with a lot of dirty jokes.

When the zaju (a type of Chinese opera) reached its joyful moment,

Various vulgar jokes,

It made the guests who were drinking laugh out loud.

Fan Jun was both amused and exasperated.

This was the first time he had experienced Li Xiangong's vulgar tastes.

After a satisfying meal, the actors left the stage.

Li Bangyan, carrying a lantern, said:

"Gentlemen, please come with me to admire the moon."

Most of the guests,

I haven't even looked at the moon with a telescope yet.

He followed Li Bangyan into the courtyard with great interest.

The scene quickly became even more lively.

Some guests even cried out in regret:

"Alas, the Moon Palace is no more,"

Where can we find the fairy Chang'e?

Why are there so many large craters on the moon?

"It must have been in ancient times,"

"There are immortals fighting on the moon,"

"Those huge craters were created using magic!"

"If the moon is observable, can we use a telescope to observe the sun?"

"Haha, someone's seen the sun!"

"I was almost blinded by the bright light."

“…”

Gradually, people started discussing the planets in the solar system.

Fan Jun listened for a while,

I feel very disappointed.

Because it's all fur,

It was far inferior to what he learned from consulting with the Astronomical Institute.

Suddenly someone said:

"If there are poetry societies, how about we form an astronomy society too?"

"This is a great thing to say!"

Someone responded immediately.

Li Bangyan's eyes lit up upon hearing this.

He has been in the cabinet for over a year.

He is becoming increasingly less prominent in the cabinet.

Even handling official business can be difficult at times.

We still need the help of the Imperial Secretary.

The officials he had previously cultivated and promoted

Many also changed their allegiance.

If this continues, we'll be completely marginalized.

The emperor promoted astronomy.

This is a great opportunity.

He had to closely follow in the emperor's footsteps.

They made astronomy in Tokyo a vibrant and successful field.

Well, he can't be involved in this personally.

To avoid being impeached for forming associations or parties.

He only needs to guide from the side.

Provide some help in secret.

Then the situation was reported to the emperor.

This way, one can gain the emperor's favor.

"Cough cough!"

Li Bangyan coughed twice and said with a smile:

"Gentlemen, you are all enthusiastic about astronomy,"

"I want to form a school,"

"That would be excellent."

"But one thing must be remembered,"

"One must not utter any words that slander the ruler."

"I suggest that you guys discuss and study astronomy in your spare time,"

"The findings can be written into an article."

"Just like a poetry society compiling an anthology of poems,"

"Let's compile an astronomy collection as well."

"Produce one episode every six months..."

"Six months is too long; let's produce one episode every three months,"

"I will present it to His Majesty for review."

With the support of cabinet ministers,

The article could even be seen by the emperor.

The crowd immediately became excited.

"Brother Maoming, would you like to join the society?"

"A person next to me asked."

This is a friend that Fan Jun just met.

Tang Songnian, one of the top three scholars in this year's imperial examinations.

Fan Jun thought for a moment, then nodded and said:

"Okay."

Chapter 1886 The Landlord's Greed

After speaking, Fan Jun went to Li Bangyan's side.

After introducing myself, I suggest: