Among the Rakshasa descendants, if it is true that Yuri is the only one in terms of knowledge, at least he knows that Galileo, who is famous in later generations and has just passed away in Europe for thirteen years!

The full name of this "Yuri" is called "Yuri? Preskun? Mojira", that is, in addition to the name "Yuri", he had his father's name - Preskun, and then the family name - Mojira. This is different from the other Rakshasa descendants.

For example, "Ivan the Wise", in fact, his name "Ivan" is very common in today's rakshasas, because as an Orthodox country, the Church requires that after the birth of each child, the priest should name the child according to the name listed in the church almanac. For example, on August 12, the religious calendar records the names of seven men, including Ivan, Dmitry, and Alexey, so boys born on this day can only choose from these seven names. As a result, Ivan became the most common name in all of Russia, just like "Tom" in English-speaking countries, more commonly used than "Xiaoqiang", and later evolved into a surname - Ivanov.

Moreover, Hongyi knew that before the seventeenth century, the vast number of toiling people, like the common people of the Japanese Kingdom, did not have family names, only names, and in addition to the names of saints in religious almanacs, they were also named on local materials like Little Japan. The earliest appearance of the "surname" in Russia is derived from the name of a river. For example, the surname "Kurbsky" is derived from a river called "Kurba", which means "the one who lives by the Kulba River". There are also surnames that were originally given by some people based on their physical characteristics and demeanor, but as time passed. These nicknames became surnames, such as: "Erboun? "Nishi" means "hunchbacked beggar"; "Berekov" was originally the nickname of a person with light yellow hair, and now people with naturally long black hair can also use this surname.

Interestingly, some Russian surnames are taken from the names of animals, such as "Zaitsev" (rabbit), "Korovin" (cow), "Utkin" (duck). It is said that the ancient Russians were very superstitious, and in many legends, certain animals and birds were either gods calling for wind and rain, or immortals who turned stones into gold. So people took their names as their surnames, in order to have the skills of those "immortals". Or ask for their blessing. We can even distinguish the occupations of some people from their ancestors. For example: "Lotnikov" (blacksmith), "Bondarev" (cooper) and so on.

In other words, the five Xiao cavalry captains under Hongyi's command: Ivan, Yuri, Anton, Sergey, Nikolai, except for Yuri, the full names of the others are these words. There is no such thing as a proper surname. This is also reflected in their biographies – the names are simple. Family history can only be represented through the "Social Relations" column.

Why is Yuri different? Because he didn't just graduate from the Mogila Academy in Kyiv. And he is also the founder of this famous Russian academy, Peter? Mojira's own grandson! It can be described as a scholarly person. Therefore, Hongyi is very much looking forward to Yuri's prodigy deeds of Galileo.

Galileo Galilei was the most famous physicist, mathematician, astronomer and philosopher in Italian history, and a major figure in the scientific revolution. Its achievements include improvements to telescopes and the astronomical observations they provide. and the heliocentrism that supported Copernicus, and so on. In today's China, if all the advanced Western techniques can be called "miraculous and ingenious", only astronomy can be exempted, because John Tong's "Calendar of the Times" has been promulgated in the world, and the solar and lunar eclipses he predicted many times have also been verified. The so-called facts speak louder than words, so that Western astronomy, as the pioneer of European science and technology, was the first to knock on the door of the Chinese homeland!

"Galileo?"

Hongyi has the influence of this glorious title of "demon", and he can be regarded as obedient, and only repeats a sentence simply, without making a concise summary of Galileo.

"Yes, Lord Belle. He was Tessie's most famous astrologer in recent times, but unfortunately he died more than a decade ago. But he is a contemporary, and I wonder if the example of his youth would be more convincing, my lords? ”

Yuri nodded softly and said yes, but as he spoke, he turned his face towards Du Duhu and Zhu Changzuo, which was a little provocative. At the same time, he cleverly changed the title of astronomy to the more popular and mysterious "astrology" to match the basic national conditions of this country that greatly admires and reveres "heaven".

"Oh? You Xiao rides, astrology warlocks have always been the people of China. I don't know what you are talking about, this ...... Du Duhu put on a pedant momentum, but he didn't remember the names of the people too clearly.

"Galileo, Lord Du, is Galileo. I once heard about this man from Tonlao Marfa. Zeng Hongyi seized the opportunity to supplement Yuri, and also wanted to enlighten Du Duhu and other traditional literati.

"Yes, my lord, Galileo—" Du Duhu had to turn around and salute little Belle, which was considered to be taught. Before he could turn around and toss Yuri again, Hongyi then added:

"Actually, this Galileo is really not simple!"

“……”

Du Duhu couldn't speak. Isn't it easy? He didn't understand why, but the superior spoke, apparently dissatisfied with his attitude towards the man named Galileo, and had to shut up.

"Master Du, you don't know anything. This Galileo invented a weapon for observing the stars, which our people call the 'telescope'. "Hongyi is kind and seductive.

"Telescopes? Oh, what the adults said is very apt, intuitive and easy to understand, and look far away...... Wangyuan, yes, Xia Guan also knows a little about this. This mirror was originally called 'telescope' by the Chinese people, and the previous dynasty called it 'clairvoyance'. On the surface, Du Duhu seems to cater to Hongyi, but in fact, he is using his knowledge to make some form of protest against the little guy.

Regarding the ancient Chinese name for monoculars, Hongyi smiled and said nothing, because after all, people understand better than himself. But what he understands more clearly is that Du Duhu did not use his knowledge to fight against him, but like all the literati of this era, it is not surprising. However, there are some facts that are not enough to shock them and have the miraculous effect of "looking at the world".

"Lord Du is so knowledgeable! Xuan Ye was taught. But I'm young, and I don't know, this so-called clairvoyance, can really see thousands of miles? Hongyi asked seriously with a sincere face.

"My lord, clairvoyance is a good reputation, how can you really see a thousand miles directly? As far as the lower officials know, with this thing, above the ocean, if there is no cloud, it can be more than 30 miles away. If you are on land, it depends on the terrain. "Du Duhu is really a strict official, and he also knows some basic common sense.

"I see. Can this thing be used? Hongyi continued to induce.

"My lord, it's not just useful. Nowadays, this thing is a must-have for ships on the sea and on the road! Watching the enemy's situation from miles away, strategizing in the midst of the battle, it is impossible to leave this thing! ”

Zhu Changzuo also participated. He is even more right, after just a few decades, the good thing of telescopes was quickly widely adopted by any Ming and Qing dynasties. If it weren't for the complexity of the manufacturing process and the "importation" of raw materials, the scope of application would have been limited long ago.

"So it's so wonderful. However, I do know that this kind of clairvoyance is actually what my Tang Lao Marfa brought into China during the previous Ming Qi period, and it is an authentic Western barbarian thing. Hongyi is very complacent, as if John Tang is his own grandfather, completely ignoring the fact that some people will say that he has forgotten his ancestors and is willing to fall.

"Uh-I really don't know about this matter." Du Duhu realized that he had been fooled and fell into the trap of the little guy! Indeed, it has only been forty or fifty years since the monoculars entered China, and they were indeed brought in by John Tong. Some domestic cartoons depicting Zheng He's trip to the West do not pay much attention to historical evidence, and take it for granted that they put the telescope into Zheng He's hands, which really taught the little pot friend!

(Chapter to be continued)

"A limerick poem? Hidden Head

Reading literature and reading history is only a long breath

I was saying that there was an opportunity back then

The layout is a long-cherished wish

It's hard to come and go

Get up and spend a hundred years

Point out the suffering and diseases of the world

The edge of the town was razed to the sea

Wen'an Wuding happy teardrops (to be continued......)