Chapter 228: Weakness and ignorance are not the cause of the country's defeat, arrogance is
The earth is not the center of the universe, nor is the sun - where the center of the universe is, it is still unknown, not even necessary, because the question is not important to mankind. Pen & Fun & Pavilion www.biquge.info
This is the programmatic illustration of the new astronomical system.
Xu Guangqi was speechless for a while. Because this system jumps out of the core question that the three major systems have been arguing about, which celestial body is the center of the universe.
After about thirty or fifty seconds of reaction, Xu Guangqi finally wondered: "This is a table lifting." β
The summoners, who lacked understanding of Chinese culture, did not react for a while, only Ai Guoxiang smiled: "It is indeed a table lifting." β
-- I don't quarrel with you, I directly deny the value of your quarrels.
But Xu Guangqi had a different opinion, he questioned: "How does the old man feel, you really have no reason to say, so you turned the table." β
The summoners who reacted declared that there was no such thing. Among them, Ashrafuddin is the most incisive writer.
"Humans can't help but think too highly of themselves. It is true that our cognition of the universe begins with the planets and galaxies we live in, but the vastness of the universe does not care where our cognition begins. β
Ai Qing made up the knife in accordance with the words: "Heaven and earth are not benevolent, and all things are used as dogs." β
Kangning praised in his heart, this knife is well mended. Seeing Xu Guangqi's face disgraced, it seemed that he had become a dog, waiting for the unmerciful world to attack him. A cold feeling has swept over the body, and the original worldview seems to be falling apart.
Or rather, an even greater torrent was rushing down his head.
Corning knew that decisive opportunity had come.
So he said in a deep voice: "Weakness and ignorance are not the cause of decay, arrogance is!" β
Xu Guangqi's eyes lit up all of a sudden. Human cognition is indeed too arrogant, and they feel that the planet they live on is the center of the universe, and the galaxy they live in is the center of the universe. This is not just whimsical, nor is it just backward and ignorant, but it is not yet to see the vastness of the universe, and has not yet realized the importance of humility and piety in the face of this vastness.
Humility to creation, devotion to knowledge.
And there's another reason for Corning's statement.
He mentions decay.
What is decaying? Is the Tessie's side decaying? No, it was the Central Plains Ming Dynasty that declined. The cause of its decline was not weakness and ignorance, but rather the sheer size of the Ming Dynasty, and the Ming government's composition of scholars -- something that would seem unbelievable to Westerners.
In fact, what makes them even more unconvinced is yet to come. Before the beginning of their Age of Discovery, the Three Treasure Eunuchs of the Ming Dynasty led a larger, more well-equipped, and more well-staffed fleet to overseas vassal states to swear imperial prestige. This kind of face-saving project lasted seven times, and finally the treasury was empty, so that later generations avoided such acts - once a eunuch suggested that Emperor Xianzong follow Chengzu's example and go to the West again, but unexpectedly, Liu Daxia, who served in the military department, reported that "the file is lost." β
And whether it's really lost, or if it's something else. In terms of navigation, it is still too arrogant.
With a smaller fleet size and a lower price, the Tessians found the Americas, which were rich in gold and silverβthe silver they used to buy ceramics, silk, and spices in the Ming Dynasty was the silver mine from the Americas.
The decline of the Ming Dynasty did stem from arrogance. Backwardness is not just the calendar, there are many other things. The agronomic issues mentioned by Kangning in his letter were also of great concern to Xu Guangqi.
In this way, he and Kangning should actually be the same people.
Looking at the changes in Xu Guangqi's face, Kang Ning had already guessed the change in his thoughts.
So, he threw out the last sentence to seal the victory: "I became brothers with the crown prince's son last year, and I can't bear to see the two of them witness the destruction of the country in the future." β
There was a thunderous sound, and a bolt of lightning swept through Xu Guangqi's mind. I didn't expect that there was such a big fish in this mountain. And this fish is quite ambitious. I've seen a carp jump over the dragon gate before, and I don't want to meet a fish today who wants to protect the dragon.
So Xu Guangqi said: "Brother An Shixian, what do you want me to do." β
Kang Ning replied: "I have heard that Mr. Shi opened a Xiya Academy. β
"That's right. Every year, many students are admitted to the Jinshi examination. Why, you want to go in and study. β
"Studying is small, and I want Mr. Shi to help me reopen the Jixia School Palace in Shandong. As I remember, this was also Mr. Shi's wish. β
Xu Guangqi suddenly remembered that he had seen many temples, temples, and courtyards along the way, all under the banner of "learning", and it was difficult for him to be the handiwork of this person.
Those who can have such ability among the people must be the leaders of these secret sects. However, the secret sect in the hands of others is a tool for collecting money, and he actually used words to prosper culture and education, what kind of goods is this young man.
I was amazed in my heart, but it would not delay the old man's mouth. I only heard him respond: "There just happen to be some students who are not successful and can come to you to teach." However, their level is limited, and I am afraid that they can only teach some Mengtong. β
Kang Ning smiled: "Mr. Xuanhu really knows what I lack the most. It is this power of basic education. β
The implication of these words is that if there are good seedlings, I don't need you to teach them.
Of course, Xu Guangqi can hear it, just from the remarks that attacked the three major systems just now, he knows that the tigers here are profound.
In fact, what he didn't know was that the tigers were not only profound, but also some of the categories of experts he had not even heard of - such as Orlov, who had just jumped the hardest. This guy's profession is actually the study of latitude changes and pole shifts - do you know this?
However, the new astronomical system could not continue to allow these people to tinker in Shandong. Although they have already added several things just now.
For example, the planned astronomical system was born out of the Copernican system, but because it was established on the initiative of the single tree building, it was given another name - the single tree system.
The idea for the name came from Asimov, who had thought that only he had a bad taste, and he couldn't imagine that Asimov, a science fiction writer, would not be far behind him.
Also, this system is ready to apply everything that the astronomical system of the future will have. It's just that the work of Kepler and Galileo and others was not included. This can only be a strategic consideration, after all, Corning does not want to reveal his identity as a traverser. Even this system is only ready to be promoted internally.
When they discussed this, Corning quickly interrupted the conversation with Xu Guangqi and told them directly, go to Australia to study.
Kuroda Nagamasa on the side laughed, there was someone who was even farther away than I was exiled.