Crusader Kings: Prisoners of War

At least the Great Library is a comprehensive institution, not only a public facility, but also a scientific research institution.

Even if it is just a show of pretentiousness, the Ptolemaic kings did a good job in this matter.

For this largest library in the Mediterranean, it has at least a hundred scholars studying the profound knowledge of various disciplines here for most of the time in history. In this era when scientific development is largely influenced by the personal hobbies of the rulers, it is already precious to be able to achieve such stability.

That is why this place can be called the academic center of the Mediterranean world. Even now, the academic level here is higher than that of Rome, Antioch, Athens and other regions.

The area of ​​the research institute is very large, and there are many people dressed as scholars and servants in it. Seeing Orville, who is wearing shiny heavy armor and a conspicuous red cloak, walking in with a team of soldiers, they are a little nervous, but they still consciously make way for Orville.

Ptolemy's studio is deep in the research institute. When Orville entered, he was studying something that Orville did not understand on a star map.

In addition to him, there were several scholars who looked younger.

He bowed to Ptolemy and apologized: "I'm sorry to bother you at this time. I hope I didn't cause you too much trouble."

Ptolemy and Orville had been together for several years and were quite familiar with each other. He waved his hand generously and said: "I don't have anything serious to do. I'm just studying some trivial things. But you must have something important to come to me."

Seeing this, Orville went straight to the point: "I'm going to draw a map, a precise map of the entire Egypt. It will mark the humanities and natural conditions of the entire Egypt, and the locations of various natural resources. This is a big project, and I can't complete it with my people alone, so I need your help."

Egypt certainly has maps, but since Ptolemy invented a new method of map drawing, the old method has become a bit outdated. It just so happened that Orville wanted to take the opportunity to thoroughly check the various resources and population conditions of the entire Egypt, so he prepared to redraw the official map of the entire territory.

Hearing this, Ptolemy first thought about it, and then acted a little embarrassed: "I really want to help you do this, because it is also good for my research, but it's a bit difficult now."

In short, the number of scholars in the library is much less than before. Many people left to avoid the war, and many people chose to leave because of their political differences with Cleopatra. Now there are only more than 60 scholars left in the library, and only a small half of them can participate in map drawing.

And they now have a very urgent task-designing and planning the reconstruction of Alexandria and the Great Library. This matter occupies a lot of their energy, so there are actually not many people who can be sent to help in a short time.

In response, Orville accepted it calmly: "Well, after you finish dealing with this matter, come to my house to inform me, and we will discuss the mapping again."

There is no way for the other party to get away, so he can only let his people work alone. Galen, the doctor he newly recruited, is actually a generalist. If it really doesn't work, he can take the lead in doing this.

Ptolemy bowed apologetically: "We can provide you with some help within the limit. We can still get three or five people together now, but it will be difficult to get more."

He really couldn't spare his hands. He was the only one in the library who was capable of conducting map surveys, but he also had to work on the reconstruction design of Alexander and was responsible for the research and correction of astronomy and calendar. He was really too busy.

Orville nodded slightly to express his gratitude, and then he was about to turn around and leave. At this time, someone called him.

"Please stay, I think I can help you!!"

The voice was obviously not a strong male voice, but a shrill female voice. Orville turned his head and looked in the direction of the voice. A middle-aged man was desperately grabbing a young woman's wrist and pulling her behind him.

Seeing Orwell's gaze turned to him, he hurriedly said: "Please forgive her offense! I neglected to discipline my daughter. She dared to speak without knowing her own ability. I will teach her well in the future. Please forgive me!!"

Orwell also laughed dumbly when he saw this: "It doesn't matter. Let your daughter speak if she wants to. There is no loss in listening. Otherwise, I will make a wasted trip."

Obviously, his image in the eyes of the locals is not very good, but there is no way. He can only slowly repair the relationship between the two sides through time.

He believes that his ability to rule is still much better than the eunuchs who only know how to squeeze the bones and the governor who focuses on taking bribes. After a long time, the locals will naturally realize who is the more qualified ruler.

Since I have said so, the middle-aged man did not dare to stop him. He whispered a few words to his daughter and moved out of the way for the other party to come forward.

Orville looked at her a little bit at this time. This is a typical Greek-looking woman. She is pretty, with deep facial features and a slender figure. She has a decent manner and seems to have received a good education.

Orville had met her father at the banquet before. His name should be Sai Weng. He is a well-known astronomer and mathematician. However, Orville has never met her daughter.

"Please introduce yourself briefly. I don't know you."

"Hypatia, daughter of Smyrna, pays respect to you." She made a social gesture that was not wrong, and Orville nodded to indicate that the other party could stand and talk to him.

Orville had some impression of this person. She was the first female scientist recorded in history and the only woman in Raphael's famous painting "The School of Athens". She was proficient in astronomy and mathematics, and also dabbled in philosophy and other subjects.

In ancient times, it was difficult for female intellectuals to become famous. The other party was still a real talent, but now Orville was not sure what her level was. After all, she looked only in her twenties, about the same age as Orville. From a scholar's perspective, she was very young and might not have such a high level of knowledge accumulation.

"Let's get straight to the point. How can you help me?"

"I think I can help you draw a map. When I was studying in Athens, I learned this method from the famous Athenians. Old Mr. Ptolemy also taught me some skills. I should have some experience in this regard."

In short, she just wanted to recommend herself.

Orville looked him up and down and said, "Let me make it clear first that I believe that everything is decided by the capable. If you can prove that you have outstanding abilities, it's fine for you to come. I will give you the rewards you deserve. But you have to prove that you have the ability in this area first. This is my requirement."