Sometimes it's such a coincidence, Lin Zhao didn't expect to come to West Lake to hang out, and he actually met Shen Kuo!

Shen Kuo was a jinshi in the last years of Renzong, and he was an official in many places, and in middle age, he was a bachelor of Hanlin and an acting third division.

However, Shen Kuoqing's name in history was not because of his official position, but because of the famous "Mengxi Bi Tan" in later generations, because he was a famous scientist in the Song Dynasty.

Ancient science and technology developed slowly, but each dynasty had its outstanding representatives. For example, Zhang Heng of the Han Dynasty, Zu Chongzhi of the Northern and Southern Dynasties, Xu Guangqi of the Ming Dynasty, Song Yingxing, and the most outstanding representative of the Song Dynasty is undoubtedly Shen Kuo.

His achievements include the discovery of geomagnetic declination, the principle of concave mirror imaging, the bird map, and the discovery of oil, which will surely become popular in future generations. In his later years, he wrote "Dream Creek Writings", which has been passed down through the ages and has a far-reaching influence.

Shen Kuo was admitted to the Jinshi examination in the eighth year of the reign of Emperor Jiayou of Song Renzong (1063), and was appointed as the manager of Yangzhou to join the army, in charge of criminal trials. In the third year of the reign of Emperor Yingzong (1066), he was recommended to edit books at the Jingshi Zhaowen Museum.

In the Song Dynasty, he was able to enter the pavilion and serve, which was a symbol of the promising future, but entering the Hanlin was a prelude to Zaifu. What's more, it's still in the Zhaobunkan, you must know that the scholars of the Zhaobunkan are usually the prime ministers of the dynasty.

Shen Kuo stayed in Bianjing for several years, and only returned to his hometown of Hangzhou to visit relatives at the end of last year and take a long vacation. Recently, Shen Kuo has been interested in geology and has some thoughts on the formation of the Yangtze River Delta region in Suzhou and Hangzhou. Today, I went to West Lake to investigate, looking for evidence, I didn't want to hear a grand discussion, and I met Lin Zhao.

At the beginning, Shen Kuo was only shocked by Lin Zhao's geographical knowledge, his insights were incisive, and he was very surprised. It's amazing that a young man has such in-depth knowledge! Shen Kuo's admired five-body throw himself to the ground, and for the sake of scientific research, he was ready to ask shamelessly.

As a result, what he didn't expect was that this young man turned out to be Lin Zhao!

Lin Zhao's reputation in Bianjing is quite loud, and the turmoil of last year has made him completely famous, and his popularity even exceeds that of some Shangshu waiters.

Shen Kuo was quite curious about Lin Zhao, a young man, but unfortunately he never had the opportunity to see him. I don't want to say that by chance, I met by chance on the broken bridge of the West Lake.

Shen Kuo is different from Zheng Zheng, he is biased towards reform and reform, and he supports Wang Anshi. Now that Lin Zhao has been branded with a strong new party label, like-minded people are naturally much closer to each other.

"It turned out to be the famous Lin Dongyang, I didn't expect to see ...... here" Shen Kuo smiled, quite surprised.

"Yes, I didn't expect to meet Mr. Shen......" For scientists, Lin Zhao is still quite respectful and polite, "Dongyang knows where he is?" Shen Kuo couldn't help but wonder, it stands to reason that he is not so famous, why does Lin Zhao seem to be familiar with him? The level of respect seems to be beyond imagination.

Belch...... One excited, too enthusiastic!

Lin Zhao scratched his head and sneered: "When I was in Bianjing, I heard Wang Yuanze mention Mr., and I was also interested in the study of physical geography, and I admired Mr. very much, and I have been friends for a long time. ”

"I see!" Shen Kuo was skeptical, but Lin Zhao's attitude really made him happy, and even a little flattered. The scholars of the dynasty only pay attention to the etiquette of poetry and books, and the subset of scriptures and history.

The way of science and technology is quite inferior, although it has not been despised as a miracle, but few people pay attention to it. For a long time, Lin Zhao's scientific heart has always been quite lonely, and it is rare to meet a friend with similar interests, and he is still very happy in his heart.

"What is the bias force of the floor tiles that Dongyang Shicai said? Can you explain a thing or two? Mr. Shen asked with interest, this is the first time he has heard of this concept!

Shen Kuo put on a posture of humbly asking for advice, Lin Zhao was still a little proud in his heart, being a teacher for scientists, this feeling is good! Now I finally understand why crossing the crowd is determined to engage in invention and creation, making money and fame is one thing, and it is quite fulfilling!

I have been reborn for so long, except for a few dishes and teaching Meng Ruoying to use Arabic numerals, I don't seem to have made any inventions and creations, do you want to try some too?

The first three of the four great inventions seem to have existed, but gunpowder does not seem to have many applications...... As for movable type printing...... Bi Sheng seems to be from the Northern Song Dynasty, but he is not sure about the specific year of birth and death, so he naturally can't be rash...... Such direct academic plagiarism is absolutely impossible...... Lin Zhao explained: "This geostrophic deflection force...... For the earth on which we are located is not flat, but a sphere that is large in the middle and small on both sides...... It rotates, and the larger the circumference to the middle, the faster the rotation speed, and the greater the attraction generated, so that there is a force that unconsciously deflects to the right, so it is called the geostrophic deflection force......"

Is the earth round? Shen Kuo's nephew Shen Yi was shocked and speechless, it was really unbelievable! After all, in this era, the concept of a round sky and a round place has been deeply rooted in the hearts of the people...... Maybe other people will take it as a joke when they hear it, or scold Lin Zhao for being a madman and deviant. But the person in front of him is Shen Kuo, the greatest scientist of this era, and his thinking and insight are naturally not comparable to ordinary people.

Shen Kuo was also shocked, but he vaguely felt in his heart that there seemed to be some truth, maybe it was true. Suddenly, according to this statement, many of the previous incomprehensions seemed to make sense.

Lin Zhao continued: "Taking the mouth of the river as an example, the Dongbuzhou (Chongming Island) on the north shore was only exposed to the water during the Wude period of the Tang Dynasty, and now it is a huge island, and there are many sandbanks around it, which may be connected in the future and continue to grow...... On the other hand, there is no island on the south shore of the general, but a deep-water rapid, this is the reason! ”

As for the most obvious day-night change, the longitude and latitude, Lin Zhao felt that it was too complicated, and Mr. Shen might not be able to accept it, so he didn't mention it again...... With realistic examples as proof, it is naturally more convincing, and Shen Kuo has believed in this theory for seven or eight points. Because the alluvium of rivers has long created land plains, he himself has verified it, and he thinks it is true.

Unexpectedly, Lin Zhao is not only eloquent, bold, but also knowledgeable! This person really doesn't know, and in an instant, Shen Kuo's positioning of Lin Dongyang is naturally very high.

Although the age difference is more than ten years, Shen Kuo still has a feeling of hating each other at first sight, and Wen Yan smiled: "Listening to Dongyang's words is better than reading for ten years!" ”

Lin Zhao smiled, isn't this what he learned from sitting in the classroom for more than ten years in his previous life! Even if he is engaged in scientific creation or something, Lin Zhao doesn't want to spend too much effort, and he doesn't have much energy at the moment. However, it would also be a good thing if it could inspire Shen Kuo and let this scientist have more research results...... Shen Kuo asked, "Why did Dongyang come to Hangzhou?" ”

"The official family has just issued an order, and I will be appointed as the promotion official of the Hangzhou/City Division!" Lin Zhao replied.

Oh? Shen Kuo has been at home recently, and the news is relatively not so well-informed. Of course, I don't know the purpose of Lin Zhao's visit, and the turmoil that may be caused.

"The cold house is nearby, and now I have a good talk with Dongyang, and I am still unfinished, why don't I go to the cold house for a while, how about talking about wine?"

Shen Kuojin said that he and Lin Zhao hit it off at first sight, and there were indeed many things of knowledge that they wanted to ask. Moreover, Lin Zhao had a close relationship with the official family and Wang Anshi, and Shen Kuo, who had the same political views, naturally wanted to get closer. What's more, he is a native of Hangzhou, and it is also appropriate to do a little bit of the friendship of the landlord.

This one...... Lin Zhao hesitated slightly, and said with a smile: "Since Mr. has warmly invited, it is better to be respectful than to obey your fate!" ”

"Dongyang, don't Mr. Don't, the parentheses are in storage!" Lin Zhao was very respectful, and Shen Kuo was still a little embarrassed, and said: "Otherwise, if you are a teenager in the next year, it is okay to call you a brother......

"Brother Shen" As soon as Lin Zhaogang spoke, he glanced back, waved his hand and said, "No, no, I'm just afraid that my nephew will be unhappy......"

Shen Kuo's nephew Shen Yi followed, and his age was even above Lin Zhao, if his uncle was a brother to Lin Zhao, wouldn't he have to be a generation shorter? I couldn't help but smile, and I was really embarrassed...... The Shen family is also a big eunuch family in Hangzhou, and if Shen Kuo hadn't lived with his father, who was an official in his early years, and how knowledgeable he was, he might not have future achievements.

After walking a short distance, I saw a huge mansion, and the scenery of West Lake could be seen from afar, which was the Shen family's mansion. Looking at the scale, it can be seen that the Shen family also has a high status in Hangzhou.

Entering the mansion, the exquisite wine and side dishes were quickly served, but they were far from the taste of Jiangnanju. Lin Zhao couldn't help but think about it, maybe Meng Ruoying was right, it was a good idea to open a branch by the West Lake.

After feasting and enjoying together, Lin Zhao came to Shen Kuo's study to communicate on some academic issues, and they talked happily with each other. Lin Zhao's unintentional words touched and inspired Shen Kuo a lot. Shen University scientists have also been inspired by this and discovered a lot of things, and there will be a lot of content on "Mengxi Writings".

In Shen Kuo's study, Lin Zhao saw a huge map, and Shen Kuo smiled: "I have always had the intention to make a map ......of the whole state and county in the world to present to the imperial court, but unfortunately I have not been able to do it well."

Lin Zhao saw that the map was quite strangely drawn, and the proportions were very incongruous, and the Bianjing and Heshuo areas were barely okay, but the south and northwest parts were obviously elongated, distorted, and distorted...... It is no wonder that later maps were naturally highly accurate with the help of aircraft and high-tech surveying and mapping tools. In ancient times, it was completely dependent on manpower to actually measure, and the accuracy would definitely be greatly reduced. It's okay to say on the plains, but when you encounter mountains, the terrain is undulating, and it will be very troublesome, and it is easy to make errors...... Lin Zhao was not very professional in this, but just reminded: "Sir, if the distance on the map is measured according to the walking of people, it is not right, the mountains and slopes are undulating, and the difference between them and the plains will be very large, and it will definitely be distorted." It would be nice to be able to make a map from a straight distance like a bird, and the proportions would be exactly the same......

"Asuka ...... Straight-line distance...... Proportions ......" Shen Kuo muttered thoughtfully...... Lin Zhao didn't know that his casual remark had made a big improvement in the drawing opportunities of the Song Dynasty. Of course, while Shen Kuo was inspired, Lin Zhao also discovered the New World.

I have to say that Shen Kuo's study is really a treasure. Turning around and seeing something, Lin Zhao's eyes suddenly burst into brilliance, and he almost exclaimed!

(To be continued)