Prosperous Tang Blood Blade

Chapter 349
Chapter 51 Empty talk harms the country and works hard to rejuvenate the country

"The sky is 3 miles high, and the earth is 260 miles thick." Chen Ying said with a faint smile.

In fact, this is not Chen Ying's nonsense. Later generations of astronomers originally believed that the sky was about 1 kilometers high. However, with the development of technology, gas molecules still exist at an altitude of 6302000 kilometers away from the earth.As for the thickness of the ground, it is actually more difficult to calculate than the height of the sky.Because the earth is an irregular ellipse, if a tunnel is built from the South Pole to the North Pole, the length of the tunnel will reach [-] kilometers.However, if you take the average, it is [-] meters.

Yuan Tiangang asked doubtfully, "Which weight is this?"

Chen Ying said calmly: "Jiuzhong is the same!"

Yuan Tiangang asked again: "Mr. Chen Lang has measured it?"

Chen Ying shook his head: "No!"

"How do you know?"

"I said I measured it, do you believe it?"

Yuan Tiangang said: "What method did you use to calculate that the sky is high and the earth is thick?"

Chen Yingdao: "Does Master Yuan believe in the roundness of the sky? Or do you believe in Huntian's theory?"

As early as the Emperor Yao era in the 24th century BC, the ancient Chinese began organized astronomical observation activities.In ancient China, there were three great theories about the structure of heaven and earth, namely, Gaitian theory, Huntian theory and Xuanye theory.Gaitian said that the structure of heaven and earth is conceived as a large left-handed umbrella attached to many celestial bodies covering a large upside-down stationary plate. The "Zhoubi Suanjing", which was written around the end of the Western Han Dynasty, gives a typical discussion.The theory of the sky regards the sky as a spherical shell with many celestial bodies that rotates leftward around the polar axis. Regarding the shape of the earth that rests in the center of the celestial sphere, there are two views: flat earth and round earth. "The sky is like a chicken, and the earth is like the yolk in an egg" as a metaphor.

In fact, whether it is Taoism or Yin-Yangism, they believe in Gaitian theory, that is, "the sky is round and the earth is round", as long as you are a middle school student in later generations, you will know that this theory is actually wrong.

The round sky and the earth are essentially the interpretation of the formation and operation of heaven and earth in the yin and yang system of the "Book of Changes", and the "Book of Changes" is the first of the hundred classics and the source of Chinese studies. Its ideological system believes that everything is based on the evolution of yin and yang and five elements. Therefore, in various disciplines in ancient times, there is a thought system of yin and yang and five elements in it.

Taoism, of course, believes in the theory of a round sky and a round earth.The ancients called the state of undivided heaven and earth and the beginning of chaos as Taiji, and Taiji gave birth to two appearances, which drew yin and yang, and separated heaven and earth.The ancients called the vast universe composed of many stars "heaven", and the land on which they depended for survival was called "earth". Since the sun, the moon and other celestial bodies are in endless motion, they are like a closed circle. There is no beginning and no end; but the earth quietly carries us there, just like a square object is still and stable, so the concept of "round sky and earth" was born from this.

Throughout nature, all round objects are restless and unstable, just like the round sun and moon; all square objects are still and stable, just like the quiet earth.Movement is yang, and static is yang. Experts believe that: "Tianyuan" must be round and harmonious in order to be accessible, and "place" must be strict in matters of fate.It does not mean that the sky must be round and the earth must be square.

In any case, Yuan Tiangang's belief is that the sky is round and the earth is round, and it is impossible for him to violate his belief.

Sure enough, Yuan Tiangang said: "Naturally the sky is round..."

Before Yuan Tiangang finished speaking, Chen Ying said: "We see sailboats coming from afar on the beach, why do we first see the mast of the sailboat, and then slowly see the whole ship. Vice versa, when the sailboat goes away, the hull first Disappeared, and finally there was only a little mast left. If the sky is round and the earth is according to Master Yuan, shouldn't it gradually become smaller and finally disappear?"

"This..." Yuan Tiangang really didn't know how to answer for a moment.This matter is easier to solve than such vain problems as the sky is high and the earth is thick, because people who are well-informed have seen this situation.

There was a dead silence in the hall, some of the people looked at each other in blank dismay, some stammered, and some stood up, glaring at Chen Ying, wishing they could swallow him alive.

Because Chen Ying is not questioning Yuan Tiangang, but Taoism, the Yin-Yang School, and more broadly speaking, this is questioning their beliefs.

Li Jiancheng sighed inwardly.After walking around for a long time, Chen Ying came to slap her in the face.After doing so much foreshadowing, all we need to hear is the last sound.

Tao, for Li Jiancheng, is just a kind of learning.Although it is said that since Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty, Confucianism has been exclusively respected, but what Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty implemented was not the real rule of Confucianism, but what he adopted was Confucianism outside and law inside.Since the end of the Eastern Han Dynasty, especially since the two scourges of the party, Confucianism has also been reflecting.The rebellion of the Yellow Turban Army and the ensuing turmoil in the Three Kingdoms, Wei, Jin, Southern and Northern Dynasties greatly affected the intellectuals' desire to serve the country.Their fear of war and their disappointment with the society led some literati to write articles to criticize them, while the imperial court adopted the "Nine Ranks of Zhongzheng System" and began to control officials to a certain extent. These factors led to the celebrities at that time gradually separated from public life and abandoned The principles of Confucianism have turned to the pursuit of free will in Taoism, forming a style of talk.

In fact, Taoism is not only because of the Dao pursued by Yuan Tiangang, but also the social atmosphere at this time.Even Li Jiancheng was dissatisfied with Chen Ying's move.

Yuan Tiangang's face sank, with an uncontrollable anger rushing in his chest.

Chen Ying got up, looked at Yuan Tiangang who was about to explode with a smile, and said lightly: "Master Yuan, if you hold the outdated theory of round sky and earth, then we can't talk about it. Master Yuan, we Let me ask you a question, have you heard of the Huntian theory of Zhang Heng and Zhang Pingzi, the sages of Nanyang?"

Yuan Tiangang hesitated for a while. "Are you saying 'the sky is like a chicken, and the earth is like the yellow of a chicken'? I've heard of it, but I haven't done any research, so I dare not speak nonsense."

"It won't be long, and I will discuss with Master Yuan again when I have time!" Li Jiancheng saw that Yuan Tiangang was a bit embarrassed to step down, and he didn't want to be aggressive, so he got up and said.

At this moment, Yuan Tiangang couldn't even mention how depressed he was. His purpose was exactly as Chen Ying had guessed. He was just taking advantage of Li Jiancheng's identity to raise his own value, but he never wanted Chen Ying to ask two tricky questions one after another.

Li Jiancheng and Chen Ying got up to say goodbye, but Yuan Tiangang seemed to be mourning his concubine.

At this moment, the little Taoist boy said: "Master, you have been tricked!"

Yuan Tiangang was stunned: "Chunfeng, what do you mean?"

Li Chunfeng twisted his mouth and smiled meaningfully. "Master, do you really want to know why the sail lost the hull first and then the sail?"

Yuan Tiangang suddenly realized, and thoughtfully said: "What a cunning boy!"

Chen Ying left contentedly, and when Chen Ying boarded Li Jiancheng's carriage, Li Jiancheng still didn't understand why Chen Ying risked offending the Taoists all over the world, just to slap Yuan Tiangang in the face?
Li Jiancheng felt a little unbelievable.

Chen Ying should not be such a person.At least in Li Jiancheng's perception, Chen Ying shouldn't be such a sharp-edged person.

Chen Ying looked at Li Jiancheng's frown, and his worry became more serious. He couldn't help laughing and said, "His Royal Highness, in the pre-Qin period, why did all the philosophers set up sects and establish theories one after another? When Emperor Xiaowu, why did Dong Zhongshu talk about the relationship between heaven and man? Confucianism alone? However, since the Wei, Jin, Southern and Northern Dynasties, there was no metaphysics flourishing? Where should Confucianism go?"

Li Jiancheng's face became serious. This question seemed simple, but it was determined by the core political direction of the country after the Tang Dynasty. However, although Li Jiancheng was more knowledgeable than Chen Ying, he really didn't know how to answer this question for a while.Li Jiancheng suddenly felt uneasy.He felt that Chen Ying's question and Yuan Tiangang's two questions reached the same goal by different routes. They were both questions of the same type, questions beyond the realm of ordinary people.

How did Chen Ying's head grow, and why did he have so many weird questions?

Li Jiancheng suddenly realized that it was absurd to treat Chen Ying as an ordinary general.Chen Ying is not as simple as it appears on the surface.
Li Jiancheng asked deeply: "Then Chen Qing thinks...why?"

"Study is made for the time." Chen Ying smiled, seeing Li Jiancheng's attitude towards him, he felt a sense of accomplishment.In any case, getting Li Jiancheng to ask for advice is more than half of the feigning success.

Of course, Chen Ying didn't do it all to pretend to be coercive in front of Li Jiancheng and Yuan Tiangang.Chen Ying's real goal was not to let Li Jiancheng treat him as an ordinary general. Chen Ying really wanted to enter the core of the East Palace and participate in major decision-making instead of being marginalized.

Chen applied his own actions to prove to Li Jiancheng that he was not a simple martial artist, let alone a reckless man, but a learned man.In fact, Yuan Tiangang has a great reputation and is famous for being well-informed. Who can compare to Yuan Tiangang as a stepping stone?

If Yuan Tiangang knew what Chen Ying was thinking, he would definitely vomit blood.

In Li Jiancheng's mind, a man of knowledge is a virtuous man, worthy of his scrutiny, and he is not ashamed to ask his subordinates.Chen used this method to enter the core of the East Palace.

"Knowledge and action are united, and knowledge is derived from things!" Chen Ying sighed and said: "Doing knowledge and research is ultimately to solve problems. Solve problems. If nothing can be solved, then this knowledge is meaningless. And all the heroes in the world spend their whole lives studying these knowledge..."

Hearing this, Li Jiancheng became more certain of his own judgment. At this time, he looked at Chen Ying with a somewhat different gaze.

In particular, Chen Ying had all the smiles on his face, adding a bit of compassionate loneliness.Chen Yingdao: "Empty talk harms the country and causes endless disasters. Hard work rejuvenates the country and brings blessings to the four fields, which will last forever."

Li Jiancheng nodded slightly, thoughtfully: "What Chen Qing said is very true."

As he said that, Li Jiancheng suddenly grabbed Chen Ying's hand, and said solemnly: "You and my monarchs and ministers will never be empty in the future, work hard to rejuvenate the country, and the common people will be blessed."

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