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Chapter 242 The First Collision Between Eastern and Western Monks

Yang Reform made fun of this Eastern and Western "monk" before he started talking about business.

"Master Zhang, what's the matter?"

"Report to Your Majesty, Pindao is here to present the auspicious talisman, to pray for the prosperity of the Ming Dynasty, the prosperity of the country and the safety of the people..." Zhang Xianyong opened his mouth, and spit out a long list of nice words with compliments. The effect, of course, cannot be as he said.

Yang Reform, who is used to burning incense in future generations and becoming a CEO in Shaolin Temple, is completely unfazed by these religious matters. It is to arm yourself with Marxism-Leninism, Mao Zedong Thought, Deng...,... representatives.

"Okay, Master Zhang, this, I know, this auspicious talisman, I accept the auspicious talisman." Although Yang Reform disdains these superstitious activities, as an emperor, especially an emperor in a feudal society, he must pay attention to these , You don't believe it, others believe it!Mo Naihe, Yang Reform pinched his nose and put it away, but the contempt and disdain in his bones could be smelled with his nose.

Yang Reform is too lazy to look at those auspicious charms. He is not a lucky child, nor is he a burnt bag, nor is he superstitious about pots and jars. Thinking of burning a pillar of merit incense worth N thousand yuan in the future, someone who spent N million yuan consecrated Like, I feel that this Ruifu and those things have the same concept, this religion, playing around, it’s just a few hands!Now I am a mortgage king who is being forced by God to pay debts. It is not Kaizi who tricked you. He takes you too seriously. How much money do you have to spend to buy these lucky charms of yours!

Zhang Xianyong saw that the emperor looked impatient and vigilant, as if he was contemptuous of himself. Why is this?Zhang Xianyong doesn't understand, isn't the emperor going to accept our Taoist affairs?Why are you doing this to me?Zhang Xianyong was puzzled, the emperor's attitude should not be like this!Could it be that there is something wrong with my talisman, and I drew it wrong?But the emperor didn't even look at it!

What Zhang Xianyong imagined was that the emperor was kind to him, had a good impression of Taoism, and paid great attention to Taoism. Of course, he didn't expect the emperor to use Taoism to cultivate immortals, seek longevity, and do things for His Majesty, that was his greatest expectation.

On the table, on one side is the telescope of a Western missionary, and on the other side is a so-called auspicious amulet presented by a Taoist leader Zhang Xianyong. Yang Reform thinks that this is so twisted. Western missionaries now know how to learn Real kung fu, preaching everywhere, this Taoism is good, from the beginning of the teaching to the present, playing around, always the same skills, a new trick, eating all over the world, my desire to use Taoism to engage in black technology, it seems, So far away from reality!Yang Reform shook his head. Today's good mood made this guy lose his temper.

Even Tang Ruowang, a foreigner, could smell the contempt for Eastern Taoism emanating from the emperor. Seeing that the emperor looked at the telescope he had presented and the ghost-painted talisman paper presented by the leader of Eastern Taoism, he kept shaking his head. Tang Ruowang seemed to be Think of something.After thinking about it, I thought this might be my chance.Said: "His Majesty the Emperor, I have one more thing to offer today, not just the telescope."

Yang Reform, who was lamenting the failure and decline of Taoism, heard Tang Ruowang's words and said, "Oh, Tang Ruowang, what else do you have?"

"I report to His Majesty the Emperor, I have one more thing, which is very novel and full of inconceivable things. Your Majesty will definitely like it very much after seeing it." Tang Ruowang was full of confidence when he thought of the magic of that thing.

Yang Reform, who was still disappointed with Taoism just now, heard Tang Ruowang say something unsavory, so he became interested and said: "Oh, hehe, I need to see this, Tang Aiqing, if you have anything, please bring it out. "Yang Reform was full of curiosity. This Western monk would never fool himself with a bunch of ghost symbols like Zhang Xianyong, saying that if there are good things, there must be good things.

Tang Ruowang was full of confidence, and said: "Your Majesty, this thing is put together with the pile of binoculars, and I brought it together with you. It is a glass tube... You can ask someone to look for it, and you will be able to see it..." Tang Ruowang's things were brought into the palace in a box, together with the telescope, as a tribute to the emperor, but he himself could only enter the palace empty.

Wang Chengen got the emperor's signal, and immediately directed a young eunuch to dig through the binoculars box. Sure enough, he dug out several glass tubes wrapped in silk.This glass tube is about the size of a copper coin, with a glass bubble at one end and a glass tube at the rest.

Wang Chengen picked it up, looked at it for a long time without understanding what it was, and handed it to the emperor. Yang Reform looked at it and found it very familiar. Thinking about it again, where did he see this thing before? By the way, the glass test tube in the laboratory It is very similar to this thing, the difference is that there is no big glass bubble on the glass test tube.

"Tang Ruowang, what are you using this thing for?" Yang Reform couldn't recognize what this thing was for either.

"Reporting to His Majesty the Emperor, this is an instrument for measuring the heat and cold of water. When using it, first heat the glass bulb, and then insert the glass tube at the other end into the water. The water surface in the glass tube will vary depending on the temperature of the water. And there are different heights, Your Majesty, this is definitely an unexpected thing, it can measure the temperature of water..." Tang Ruowang happily introduced this Western object to the emperor, hoping to win the emperor's favor happy.

Yang Reform's eyes widened, staring at the glass tube, Tang Ruowang seemed to be talking about a thermometer!Has the thermometer been invented by now?What makes Yang Reform even more incredible is that this thermometer is open, with a sealed glass bubble at one end and an open glass test tube at the other end. Can this kind of thing measure temperature?Tang Ruowang only said that he was measuring the heat and coldness of the water, but he didn't say that he was measuring the temperature... This, Yang Reform was shocked!It's like being connected to 220V electricity all over the body.

Yang Reform clearly remembered that the thermometers in the future must be completely sealed, with either mercury or red ink or alcohol in them, and it will definitely not be open like Tang Ruowang.However, this could not hinder Yang Reform's curiosity about the thermometer, and it even aroused Yang Reform's curiosity.

"Tang Ruowang, I understand this thing of yours, but it doesn't seem to be very useful! It can only be used to measure the temperature of water. Wouldn't it be better to measure the temperature of water by hand?" Yang Reform asked.

"This... Your Majesty, this... seems to be..." Tang Ruowang just wanted to use this novelty to attract the emperor's attention, but he didn't actually do much research.

"Tang Ruowang, did you invent this thing yourself?" Yang Reform is going to revise and improve the thermometer. This thermometer is also a good thing. At least, it can be used to measure body temperature when treating diseases.

"Reporting to Your Majesty, I didn't invent this thing. I heard it from people when I was studying in my hometown, and then imitated it myself." Tang Ruowang replied.

Wasn't it invented by Tang Ruowang?Yang Reform became more interested. I don’t know who invented this thing. Now the West is in the critical period of the Renaissance, and a large number of masters are constantly emerging. Maybe this seemingly simple and unusable thing is Which big take the invention.

"Reporting to Your Majesty, this thing was invented by a professor named Galileo." Tang Ruowang talked about this person with concentration and reverence on his face.

Galileo?The miserable Dana?
"Oh? Hehe, who is the one who made the astronomical telescope?" When Yang Reform used to chat with Tang Ruowang, they only talked about telescopes and Galileo. He was no stranger to this person. Unexpectedly, this thermometer was also invented by him. of.

"Return to Your Majesty, it is this sage." In order to increase the emperor's curiosity about this person, Tang Ruowang added more material, calling Galileo a sage.

Yang Reform didn't care, and asked, "Then, what is his principle? Why can he measure the temperature of water?"

"Your Majesty, this is because...it seems...that the air in the glass tube has become smaller..., maybe..." Tang Ruowang is not an all-rounder, and he is relatively new to this, so he can't say anything, but he still said It's the point, but I haven't extracted the incisive language to sum it up.

"Oh? So? I understand. You mean that the air will be different in size with the change of cold and heat. After heating, it will be larger, and after being cooled, it will become smaller? Is that what you mean? "Of course Yang Reform understands that this is the principle of thermal expansion and cold contraction, but the principle of thermal expansion and cold contraction has not been refined yet, and it is difficult for him to explain it too transparently.

"Returning to Your Majesty, it is probably like this. Therefore, after the air volume in the glass tube becomes smaller, water will be needed to replenish the smaller part. Therefore, there will be a situation where the water surface rises in the glass tube. In this way, we can use it to rise How much is used to judge the temperature of the water." Tang Ruowang explained that this instrument is a very cutting-edge technology, and he doesn't understand it very well, so he can only explain it according to his own understanding.

"Well, I understand this. I am very curious about the inventor of the astronomical telescope and this instrument, Galileo. Can you tell me about his other achievements?" Yang Reform was inquiring about Western technology again. The situation has developed.

"Returning to Your Majesty, well, there are many inventions and achievements of wise men. The most important ones are telescopes and astronomical telescopes. Even the Pope is full of praise for him. For example, he wrote "On Gravity", oh, By the way, he also did the very famous Leaning Tower of Pisa experiment to prove that he was right, for which everyone lost, and it turned out that he was the only one who was right..." Speaking of this Dana, Tang Ruowang is full of admiration and admiration.

This Yang Reform understands, isn't it the Leaning Tower of Pisa experiment?Thanks to his nine-year compulsory education, Yang Reform remembers it right. A ten-pound iron ball or a one-pound iron ball, which one will hit the ground first?The answer is together.

"Hehe, interesting, then tell me about this leaning tower experiment..."

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Zhang Xianyong felt very lonely, standing in the warm pavilion of Qianqing Palace, watching the emperor happily chatting with a barbarian missionary, while himself was despised by the emperor, Zhang Xianyong knew the content of the chat between the emperor and the barbarian missionary. Knowing the six orifices, dazed and ignorant, he watched the emperor and the Yi people's missionaries chatting happily.

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"...You mean, if a metal is placed in water, its weight loss is equal to the weight of the overflowing water. From this, the specific gravity of the metal can be calculated by measuring the weight of the overflowing water?" Yang Reform saw Tang Ruowang knew all the most advanced technologies that Tang Ruowang had talked about, so he couldn't help but chat with Tang Ruowang. That is to say, Yang Reform's current scientific level is at the forefront of the world, so the chat with Tang Ruowang is very speculative.To put it bluntly, Yang Reform found an opportunity to show off his little knowledge in front of people.

"Exactly, Your Majesty, for this reason, Galileo invented a specific gravity scale, which can easily calculate the specific gravity of various metals..." Tang Ruowang also chatted happily with the emperor. The emperor knew more than he did. , knows more than him, and his comprehension ability is even higher than him.This had to surprise Tang Ruowang!Many things were only realized after the emperor reminded him. Tang Ruowang felt that he had returned to his student days. The desire for knowledge overwhelmed the fanaticism of preaching, and he actively discussed scientific knowledge with the emperor.

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Zhang Xianyong looked helplessly at the celestial master's Taoist robe on his body. He didn't understand a word of the conversation between the emperor and this barbarian, and he couldn't get in. Then he looked at the emperor's table, which he had drawn all night. Fu, looked at the telescope and the glass tube on the other side of the table, and felt that the world had changed, and he couldn't understand it.

Seeing the emperor chatting speculatively with the barbarian monk, Wang Chengen was anxious. The emperor had decided to go to the Imperial College, and he had already informed there to make preparations. However, he still didn’t know when the emperor would talk, so he had to remind him: : "Your Majesty, it's getting late..."

"Uh...hehe, yes, yes, yes, I almost forgot, Tang Aiqing, I have something to do today, let's stop here for now, I am very interested in this professor named Galileo, and his interesting experiments I am very interested in something, Tang Aiqing, please, can you write down his deeds and achievements in a booklet? It is easy to read when I am free." Yang Reform remembered that he really had other things to do, so he had to end this enjoyable discussion .Yang Reform feels that with his nine-year compulsory education level, he can far exceed the current level of advanced technology. The content of the chat is completely under his control, and others can only follow his own ideas. He feels a sense of accomplishment.

"I obey, then I will leave." Tang Ruowang felt that today's trip to the palace was very worthwhile. Not only did he get close to the emperor, but what was even more incredible was that he learned a lot from the emperor, which he didn't pay much attention to before. Tang Ruowang was amazed by the fact that there were signs of mastery in the subjects of his studies now!Prepare to go home early and record everything today.

"Well... by the way, Tang Aiqing, where did you get that glass tube?" Yang Reform asked curiously. Remember, there is only one glass shop in Beijing!Where did this foreigner get the glass tube from?

"Oh? That thing, back to Your Majesty, I got it in Liulizhai. I told the shopkeeper of Liulizhai that I was making things for His Majesty the Emperor. I asked them to help me make some special utensils. Unexpectedly, They were very enthusiastic, and they only charged me a little money to help me make several glass tubes like this, otherwise, I wouldn't be able to afford such an expensive instrument..." Tang Ruowang said happily.The price of glass is quite expensive nowadays. These few seemingly simple glass tubes are really worthy of the word expensive.

#￥%..., my own things were delivered to me again, this foreigner gave me my things as gifts!This is worse than Zhang Xianyong's deceit!It seems that the monks in the East and the West are not good things... Just now, I was going to reward Tang Ruowang with something, but Yang Reform decided not to reward it.

"Well, well... let's stop here today..." Yang Reform was about to chase away the guests. This guy originally gave me something from my house. When Yang Reform thought of this, he felt uncomfortable. The thrill of being in control is gone.

"My minister resigns..." Tang Ruowang resigned again.

"Wait... come back, don't forget, Tang Aiqing, make that astronomical telescope for me..." Yang Reform remembered something again and reminded Tang Ruowang again.

"Your Majesty will definitely make it as I obey your orders," Tang Ruowang replied.

"Well, let's stop here..." Yang Reform chased away the guest again.

"My minister resigns..." Tang Ruowang resigned again.

"Wait...come back..." Yang Reform remembered something again.

Zhang Xianyong looked at this barbarian missionary walking in front of him in awe, knowing that this man was valued by the emperor, he was very jealous, and even more disappointed. If it was a competition today, he would be completely defeated!Without even a chance to speak, Zhang Xianyong felt useless.

"Dare to ask Your Majesty, what else is there?" Tang Ruowang asked happily. The emperor called him back many times, which showed that he was very important and his status in the emperor's mind was higher again.

Yang Reform said in a strange tone: "Is Galileo okay now?" Galileo was recorded in the history books, but he was persecuted to death by the church.It has been persecuted for many years. Judging from the many achievements Galileo has made, he should be a bit old. I don’t know if the church has started to persecute him.

Tang Ruowang was baffled. Galileo was a person whom even the Pope praised. He was a professor at a university. People were proud of being friends with Galileo. How could life be so bad?
"Reporting to Your Majesty, according to the last news I received, Mr. Galileo should be living a very good life now. The Pope has praised him. People are proud to befriend Galileo, and his students are all proud to learn from him. ..." Tang Ruowang said a lot of good things to Galileo, and Tang Ruowang still hoped to get close to the emperor through the astronomical telescope.

"That's it! I know. Well, you step down." Yang Reform knew that at this time, the church probably hasn't started to persecute this great man in the history of science, so why don't you use your little wings to stir it up? What about the course of history?Perhaps, I should write a letter to the Pope or Galileo to bring Galileo to China. Perhaps, I can try to save this great figure in the history of science.As the emperor of the East, in the name of respecting this professor, it may be a good gimmick to invite this professor to give lectures in the East. Even if you can’t invite this professor to come to the East, maybe the church is persecuting him. Sometimes, I will consider the feelings of the Eastern Emperor, maybe, the persecution will be lighter, and maybe, in the history of exchanges between the East and the West, I will leave my mark.

Yang Reform is still imagining that Tang Ruowang has already left.

Zhang Xianyong was still in the warm pavilion.Zhang Xianyong appeared innocent, embarrassed, and helpless.

Yang Reform shook his head when he saw the auspicious talisman Zhang Xianyong gave him, and looked even more disappointed when he looked at the telescope Tang Ruowang gave him.The eastern monks gave themselves a bunch of ghost symbols to fool themselves, while the western monks gave themselves the latest technology and cutting-edge things.There is really a big gap between the religions of the East and the West!This religion needs to be reformed.

"Zhang Xianyong." Yang Reform said with a sigh.

"The minister is here." Zhang Xianyong replied honestly.

"Alas... I didn't say you, alas..., can these things be eaten, or can they cure diseases and save people?" Yang Reform hates iron but steel, and Yang Reform is ready to educate his own black technology base - Taoism Let Taoism develop black technology for itself, instead of engaging in some superstition to fool itself. Today's accidental encounter between Eastern and Western religions made Yang Reform feel that this Taoism must be reformed.

"Your Majesty, you can't eat it as food, let alone cure diseases and save people. It can only relieve the hunger and thirst in your heart and cure your diseases." Zhang Xianyong replied solemnly.Zhang Xianyong is very clear about his own Taoism. Gods, real people, Taoism, and spells are all deceiving people. Zhang Xianyong knows that the emperor understands it, and he will not tell lies in front of the emperor.

"Hehe, alas...forget it..." Yang Reform remembered what an old courtier told him that day, although Taoism is not helpful, it can relieve the drought in people's hearts, which is a truth.

(End of this chapter)