Great Song

Shen Kuo's transfer this time was made by the emperor himself, and the Zhengshitang quickly gave a reply.Zhihe is no different than others, and he will take office immediately.

As a result, when several relatives and friends found out about this, Shen Kuo had already packed his bags and was ready to go on the road.

Encountering such a thing, how could Zhen Qiong not come, as soon as he entered the door, he was confused and said: "Brother Cunzhong's twelve qi calendar has not been repaired yet, why is he going out of the Jingzhi River suddenly? But where did the flood happen?" ?”

Before Shen Kuo could speak, Su Song, who followed Zhen Qiong into the door, took a step forward and said in a low voice, "Cunzhong, didn't you tell the important thing?"

Seeing what Su Song said, Shen Kuo didn't hide it anymore. He nodded and said, "That's right. The officials asked about the 'center of the earth'. I couldn't hold back, so I wrote a memorial, stating that the earth revolves around the sun."

Rao was a little psychologically prepared, and Su Song was taken aback: "You actually got the memorial? Aren't you afraid that the officials will test you?!"

This was even more reckless than he expected, almost putting life and death at risk.It is not surprising that the emperor suddenly became murderous when he heard this subversion of the "interaction between heaven and man".Didn't they all discuss it in the first place, and they wanted to figure it out gradually, so that others could deduce the "earth center theory" from the "earthquake theory"?

How could Shen Kuo not understand Su Song's worry, and just shook his head: "Someone has to say it. Compared with others, it's better for me to say it myself. After watching the stars for a year, I have all the records in hand. The emperor asked me, how can I tell you?" Can you deceive you?"

This answer was too straightforward, and Su Song couldn't help being dumbfounded.Using Han Miao's method can indeed be a trick, but is the "heliocentric theory" really a trick?Shen Kuo didn't agree with this method originally, so it's not surprising that he would do this in a flash of his head.

Sighing, Su Song asked again: "This is all sent by the water supervisor, but is there someone to help you?"

Although it seems to be mediocre, water control is far less expensive than Sitian officials, let alone the Yellow River, which has too much to do with it.But if so, this appointment also reveals something strange.If the emperor is furious, shouldn't he be exiled to Lingnan, or even to barbaric places like Leizhou?To be dispatched by someone who controls the river is simply a kindness.

"The officials were once angry, but under Wang Xianggong's persuasion, they changed my sentence to a river-control dispatcher, and I was lucky to survive." Shen Kuo sighed softly, "It's just that this 'heliocentric theory' can't be mentioned again. Brother Zirong Beware also that no one should know that you know this."

As expected, Su Song was not very surprised, but just sighed: "It is indeed a fluke that you can save your life in such a risky way. But brother Yu's determination really makes Brother Yu feel ashamed."

This is not a matter of selling direct invitations, but shaking the foundation of the famous religion and the foundation of imperial power.Su Songrao is stubborn and dare not take such risks.Shen Kuo's move is simply admirable.

Shen Kuo shook his head: "It's just a grievance, how can it be worthy of Zi Rong's praise?"

After he finished speaking, he paused, then turned his head guiltily, and said to Zhen Qiong: "It might hurt Ling Xiaozi. I'm afraid I can't hide my pseudonym, and I often contribute to "On Good Fortune". Everyone thinks this has something to do with you..."

"It's about me." Zhen Qiong answered very simply, "If the emperor asks, I'll just answer the truth. Anyway, it's what my mentor said."

Shen Kuo: "..."

Su Song: "..."

Isn't your benefactor an old fairy?Saying this out loud is really unbearable.

After choking for a long time, Shen Kuo persuaded him: "Anyway, it's better that Ling Xiaozi doesn't talk about this matter, and "Theory of Good Fortune" doesn't accept manuscripts related to astronomy, just avoid it for now."

Regarding this, Zhen Qiong has no objection: "I also feel that there are too many other manuscripts, and it seems that our own articles are less. The publication time can be changed later, and there is no time to make alchemy when writing manuscripts every month."

He also wrote the manuscript for five or six months, and his apprentices were useless, and his senior brother Chi Liaozi complained that his beard fell too much, saying that he couldn't work like this.It is not impossible to take advantage of this opportunity to publish a few fewer issues.

After finishing speaking, he thought of something again: "By the way, don't you also need to build models for water conservancy repairs? Later, I will ask my Daguan Han to get you some glass, so it will be more convenient to observe the water flow."

If a model can be made according to the direction of the river and the flow rate of sand and water, maybe we can really find a way to control the river.Shen Kuo was grateful in his heart, but also felt even more ashamed: "It's disturbed the arrangement of Jingsheng, I hope he doesn't blame him."

Han Miao's idea is to sincerely do them a favor.But he acted rashly and involved Zhen Qiong, which might make Han Miao angry.

But Zhen Qiong waved her hand: "He is very generous, it's okay. Besides, such a big discovery should be left with a name!"

These words brought a smile to Shen Kuo's lips: "If one day, my Twelve Qi Calendar can benefit all people, I will be willing."

Zhen Qiong was taken aback: "Do you still want to continue studying astronomy?"

"I have used the sky-gazing mirror and seen the vastness of the universe, so how can I turn a blind eye to it?" Shen Kuo sighed, "Anyway, the Twelve Qi Calendar still needs to be perfected. In my spare time, I still need to continue stargazing."

Regarding Shen Kuo's words, Su Song frowned slightly.This move is a little risky, but if it were him, I'm afraid it would be the same, right?This time Shen Kuo bluntly said that he wanted his own Twelve Qi Calendar to be recognized by the world one day.Who can easily forget such painstaking efforts?

Zhen Qiong didn't think so much, and nodded: "It's good to do more research. If it can be published someday, don't you have a ready-made manuscript? If someone submits a manuscript on astronomy and geography, I will send it to you too. The review is all up to you!"

The person who said this was casual, but Shen Kuo couldn't help being a little moved.He, who is despised by the emperor, still has people who want to communicate with him by letter.Knowing that it is a taboo thing, some people think that it will be published in the future, and one day it will be announced to the world.This attitude made Shen Kuo feel relieved: "If my virtuous brother does not give up, I will serve you."

The friend's visit really relieved Shen Kuo's chest, and it seemed that even the long road ahead was much easier.However, in order to avoid suspicion, he still didn't let someone throw a banquet to see him off. He just bid farewell to his mother and wife and went on the road alone.Unexpectedly, as soon as he left Tokyo City, someone on horseback chased him up.

"Official Shen! My A-Lang has a gift for you!" The servant got off his horse and offered a wooden box with both hands.

Shen Kuo was startled: "Who is your master?"

"The villain is the companion of the Han family. A Lang heard that the official Shen was going out to serve as an official, so he sent some Cheng Yi, and I hope he will accept it." The servant said directly without hiding.

Shen Kuo really didn't expect that Han Miao would send someone to give him money, and now his manuscript fee is close to one million yuan, so there is really no shortage of such money.Although a little puzzled, Shen Kuo took the wooden box.Unexpectedly, the hands were quite light, and it didn't look like gold and silver were loaded at all.His heart moved, and he opened the box in front of the servant.

In the brocade box lay a round tube, almost as thick as the top and bottom, but divided into three sections.If it is taken out, it should still be able to be pulled apart.This is not a telescope, what is it?

Seeing his surprise, the servant smiled and said: "Ah Lang said that Officer Shen is building a canal, so he must observe the terrain. I think this thing is also useful."

Shen Kuo's eyes suddenly became hot.Do I need a telescope to observe the river?In fact, it is not necessary.Even if necessary, you can apply to the court.And the binoculars in this box are much larger than usual, and they can see farther if they think about it.It doesn't seem to be used for observing the terrain, but it seems to be used for observing the sky.

Han Miao must have heard from Zhen Qiong that he wanted to continue watching the sky, so he sent this object.Today, the emperor has not explicitly prohibited the manufacture of sky mirrors, but this is still somewhat taboo.Han Miao is not a reckless person, but he still gave such a thing, and the intention is self-evident.

He doesn't blame him, he respects what he does, and he wants him to get what he wants.A telescope can tell everything.

Shen Kuo felt his eyes were wet, but he didn't know what to say.Nodding his head, he cherished the box and held it in his arms: "Thank you for me, I, I..."

Seeing that he was choked up for a moment, the servant quickly lowered his head: "Ah Lang said, as long as Officer Shen likes it, don't worry about it."

Hearing this, Shen Kuo smiled, calmed down, and added the second half of the sentence: "...I will definitely make good use of this thing."

The servant also smiled when he heard the words: "Alang will be delighted to make the best use of everything."

After speaking, he bowed to Shen Kuo again, and rode away.

After watching the man's back for a while, Shen Kuo turned around and wrapped the wooden box firmly in his luggage.When he got on the horse again, his previous hesitation and hesitation were gone. He tapped the horse's belly lightly and galloped forward.

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Shen Kuo walked quietly, and Si Tianjian's handling did not make much splash.All of Shen Kuo's notes were sealed up, and the sky-gazing mirror was also prepared to be removed and moved into the astronomical academy in the palace.As for the Sitianjian, the emperor originally wanted to reform the system, and just took this opportunity to change its name to "Taishi Bureau", which belongs to the Secretary Department.In this way, the organization will naturally be streamlined and strictly controlled, so that no trouble will occur.

However, Shen Kuo was driven away, the Sky Observing Mirror was sealed, and it was also ensured that the "heliocentric theory" would not be known.Zhao Xu still felt restless and uneasy.After a few days of insomnia, he personally came to Sitianjian and boarded the observatory.

He has been here several times before, and has personally seen the stars and the moon in the sky mirror.However, at this moment, the huge copper lens barrel was like a thorn in the bottom of his heart.

After standing silently in front of the mirror for a long time, he said to the trembling official beside him, "Aim the sky-gazing mirror at the Taibai star!"

The supervisor didn't expect that the Son of Heaven would come here at dusk, let alone that he wanted to see the star Chang Geng, so he hurriedly moved the sky-gazing mirror, and struggled to align the mirror to the western sky where the sun was about to set.Dawn and dusk are the best time to observe the Taibai star. Now that the sun is dimming, the Taibai star accompanying the sun is also revealed.

Zhao Xu took two deep breaths before bringing his eyes to the lens barrel.He hadn't used the skyscope for a long time, and he was stabbed by the dusk in the mirror, and only then did he see the stars he wanted to see.It should have been a round, distant star, somewhat brighter than the others.But the Taibai star that fell in Zhao Xu's eyes was a little different from what was expected. Although it was small, it seemed to be covered by a black shadow, leaving only half of its shape, just like a half moon.

Zhao Xu raised his head abruptly and took a step back.This time, the servants beside him were so frightened that they knelt down on the ground, not even daring to lift their heads.Zhao Xu didn't care about others, he just stared at the sky outside the window in a daze.

What Shen Kuo wrote down was not wrong.The patterns he drew were also the same as what he had seen.Who is it that is at fault?

At this moment, Zhao Xu almost trembled.The "response between heaven and man" that he believed deeply in seemed to be creaking, and it was about to collapse in an instant.Is he really the "Son of Heaven"?

Zhao Xu was afraid.His father was the adoptive son of Emperor Renzong.He was raised by his side when he was young, but was driven back home because Renzong got the heir of the emperor.Unexpectedly, decades later, because Renzong's son died young, he was recalled again, became the prince, and succeeded to the throne.

Is this the will of God?Then why did his father become mad after he ascended the throne, and was once ignorant of human affairs?But if it wasn't for God's permission, how could he inherit this throne and become the Ninth Five-Year Honor?

Is it just by chance?It was only because of the support of important ministers and because of a suitable background that he unexpectedly ascended to this throne?

Zhao Xu has never been taught the art of emperors.He was just born in an ordinary county king's family. After he became an adult, his father ascended to the throne. He was still ill and passed away within a few years.

There is no fear in his heart.He was afraid that his throne would not be right, and he was afraid that God would punish him and drive him off the throne.

He wanted to be a holy king, and wanted to change the situation of the court through reforms, regain the territory, and let the people live in peace.But this is also the law of the ancestors. If he changes it without authorization, will he anger the gods and the ancestors?The previous three or four earthquakes made him terrified.Are those droughts, floods, earthquakes and starfalls warnings from heaven?

But now, someone told him that the earth is not the center of the universe, and the earth under his feet is like five stars, revolving around the sun.The five stars represent the five elements, but they don't revolve around the earth, some are before the earth, and some are behind the earth.Then he, the "Son of Heaven", is he still a unique existence?But if it weren't for "I am the only one", why would the appearance of the day change due to the virtue of the emperor, a big star would fall, and the moon would cover the sun?

Zhao Xu sometimes thought that Shen Kuo was acquainted with Ling Xiaozi, maybe he could ask the Taoist priest who often made surprising remarks.But in an instant, he felt fear again, and he didn't dare to invite the Taoist to come.If Ling Xiaozi said that it was taught by an immortal, should he listen or not?

And knowing this, will it have an impact on state affairs, and even shake the foundation of the imperial court?

Standing blankly in front of the huge mirror tube, Zhao Xu felt his eyes were dizzy and his body was shaking non-stop.After a long time, he finally turned around and left quickly.

It would be great if God could give him some more instructions, just a few pointers...

A few days later, a good news came to the palace from Pegasus.

The author has something to say: Wang Anshi recovered twice, but the consequences were actually the first time.There is a severe drought in the world, and hungry people are everywhere. The old party posted pictures of the refugees, saying that natural disasters were all caused by the new law, because of Wang Anshi.Shenzong finally wavered and dismissed Wang Anshi.This made the remaining new party cadres full of ambitions, desperately fighting for positions, and in order to stabilize their positions, they launched a purge of the old party, which intensified the party struggle.Even Wang Anshi was invited back by Shenzong, but he couldn't change the situation. In the end, he was disheartened, resigned and left the court.Every natural disaster has a huge impact on Shenzong, what if this thorn is pulled out?Will the situation change?

The Yellow River flooded in the Northern Song Dynasty, and its dikes would burst every few years.In the late Northern Song Dynasty, due to improper management, the Yellow River broke its embankment year after year and changed its course frequently, making the people along the banks miserable.Shen Kuo was one of the greatest hydrologists at that time. When he controlled the Bian River, he created the "layered weir method" and measured the water level drop in the lower reaches of the Bian River, which was more than 800 miles long.While controlling the river, [-] hectares of fields were diverted to silt the fields in four or five years.If the Yellow River can be handed over to him, there should be a different answer.