There was a scientist and politician in the Ming Dynasty who made important contributions to China's agriculture, science, astronomy, mathematics, and water conservancy. He was Xu Guangqi, the Minister of Rites during the Jiajing period of the Ming Dynasty. Xu Guangqi is a very talented scholar. He has made certain contributions in various fields. At the same time, he is also a calligrapher. Many of his calligraphy works survive to this day. At the same time, there are many famous proverbs in his calligraphy works that can alert the world.
Xu Guangqi’s book
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Xu Guangqi has many works handed down from generation to generation. There are some famous quotes in his works that can give us some warnings. For example, he once said, "A person with superior intelligence who is deliberately unreasonable is useless; people can only be useful if they are gifted and thoughtful. They can understand geometry in detail. Therefore, this is or will lead the world to practicality." The first sentence of his article tells us that a person has extremely high talents, rich knowledge and wisdom, but he will not use these talents and wisdom in practical places. Besides, his intelligence is of no use if he is not careful enough. However, if a person has only moderate talent, but he has strong logical ability, and he applies this ability to the study of mathematical geometry, then he will definitely learn geometry well. The second sentence tells people that all knowledge in the world must be put into practice, and only truly practical knowledge can be recognized. I believe Xu Guangqi’s famous sayings will give you a warning in your life and study.
Xu Guangqi’s contribution
Xu Guangqi was the Minister of Rites during the Jiajing period of the Ming Dynasty. He devoted his life to the study of mathematics, calendar and water conservancy. He was also an important figure in promoting cultural exchanges between China and the West in the Ming Dynasty. He made great contributions to cultural exchanges between China and the West and the development of mathematics and astronomy in the Ming Dynasty. What specific achievements and contributions did Xu Guangqi have in various aspects of life? Let's get to know each other.
Portrait of Xu Guangqi
The Ming Dynasty was a backward period in calendar compilation. As a minister of etiquette, Xu Guangqi had the unshirkable responsibility to compile the calendar. He compiled the "Chongzhen Almanac" and made great contributions to the Ming Dynasty calendar. He introduced the concept of round earth to the people of the Ming Dynasty for the first time, and also introduced the knowledge of longitude and latitude. In addition to astronomy, he also made some contributions in mathematics. He proposed ten major applications of mathematics in daily life, including astronomy, water conservancy, music, art of war, military, engineering, accounting and architectural surveying. He was also responsible for the translation of the famous mathematical work "The Elements of Geometric".
In addition, he also made great contributions to agriculture. At first, because of the persecution of Wei Zhongxian, he lived at sea. During this period, he studied many agricultural materials and began agricultural research. Later, after Wei Zhongxian fell, he brought his many years of research results back to the motherland to benefit the people. His contribution to agriculture also includes the compilation of "Encyclopedia of Agriculture". Xu Guangqi also made great contributions to the military. He put forward important military ideas and made certain contributions to the national defense and military training of the Ming Dynasty. At the same time, Xu Guangqi is also a famous calligrapher. Many of his calligraphy works survive to this day.
Descendants of Xu Guangqi
Xu Guangqi was a native of Shanghai County, Songjiang Prefecture, south of the Ming Dynasty. He was the Minister of Rites during the Jiajing period of the Ming Dynasty. When he was a Bachelor of Arts, he promoted cultural exchanges between China and the West. Xu Guangqi originally came from a merchant family, but by his father's generation, his family made a living by farming. Later, after Xu Guangqi entered the government, his family situation became better and better. According to historical records, Xu Guangqi had many descendants. In addition to Xujiahui, there are also descendants from Minhang District, Qingpu District, and Fengxian District.
Portrait of Xu Guangqi
Xu Guangqi married Wu Xiaoxi’s daughter after passing the imperial examination. After marriage, she had a son named Xu Ji. Xu Ji had five sons: Xu Joule, Xu Erjue, Xu Erlu, Xu Ermo, and Xu Erlu. So Xu Guangqi began to have more descendants. At present, Xu Guangqi's descendants are mainly concentrated in Shanghai. The Xu family is large, so Xu Guangqi has many descendants. Although Xu Guangqi has many descendants, only his granddaughter Ni can succeed him and become a famous figure in our country.
Ni was a very famous female figure during the Republic of China. During the Republic of China, she had great influence in all walks of life. After Ni Guizhen married Song Jiashu, they gave birth to three daughters and two sons. Her three daughters are known as the Song sisters. These three daughters became the focus of the world during the Republic of China. The second daughter, Soong Ching Ling, married Sun Yat-sen, the leader of the Kuomintang at the time, and became the first mother in our country and was respected by everyone. The youngest daughter Soong Meiling married Chiang Kai-shek and was known as the "First Lady" in Chinese history. The eldest daughter Song Ailing did not participate in the political struggle, but married Kong Xiangxi and became a wealthy businessman.
Ni is Xu Guangqi’s 17th granddaughter, so Ni and James Soong are both descendants of Xu Guangqi.
Xu Guangqi's Former Residence
During the Chongzhen period of the Ming Dynasty in China, a scholar conducted in-depth research on mathematics, astronomy, calendars, water conservancy and other aspects. He was also Xu Guangqi, a minister and scholar during the Chongzhen period of the Ming Dynasty.
Stone Statue of Xu Guangqi
Xu Guangqi’s life is a legend. He originally came from a farming family. Later, he became a scholar in the local examination and taught in his hometown. Because of his family's financial difficulties, he did not start his own business until he was middle-aged. However, due to the dictatorship of the eunuch Wei Zhongxian at that time, Xu Guangqi's official career went through ups and downs, but he finally became the Minister of Rites. Xu Guangqi is a famous scientist and politician in Chinese history, and his former residence is also listed as a cultural relic protection unit.
Xu Guangqi was born in 1562 and died in 1633. He is a Hui from Shanghai. Xu Guangqi's former residence is located at No. 249 Qiaojia Road, Huangpu District, Shanghai. His former residence is called Jiulou and was built during the Wanli period of the Ming Dynasty. Xu Guangqi's former residence is a two-story building and is the only Ming Dynasty residence in Shanghai. In addition, Xu Guangqi is a famous historical figure in China. Therefore, the government not only repaired these nine buildings many times, but also listed them as Shanghai cultural relics protection units in 1992. At present, the Shanghai Municipal Government has opened 9 buildings of Xu Guangqi's former residence to the public as tourist attractions to receive tourists from all over the world.
Xu Guangqi’s former residence is divided into screen walls, stele corridors, wing rooms and halls. There are not only portraits of Xu Guangqi, but also statues of Xu Guangqi and some historical materials. If you want to know about this famous scientist and politician in the Ming Dynasty, you might as well visit the former residence of Xu Guangqi. I believe you will gain something.