John Tang proposed the clock method, in fact, in order to prove his own level. Pen @ fun @ pavilion wWw. ｂｉｑUｇE。 info Right now, Da Ming can't even make a table clock by himself.

In 1350, Dandi of Italy made the first mechanical dotting tower clock with a simple structure, with a daily difference of 15~30 minutes, and the indicating mechanism only had an hour hand; In 1500~1510, Henlaith of Germany first used steel clockwork instead of heavy hammers to create a small mechanical clock with a corona-shaped escapement; Around 1582, Galileo Galilei of Italy invented the gravitational pendulum; In 1657, Huygens of the Netherlands introduced gravity pendulum into mechanical clocks and created pendulum clocks.

However, since Zhu Cihong is a knowledgeable person, he also saw at a glance that although the West also has clocks, the huge errors and the bad conditions of sea navigation make it difficult to carry clocks and watches on the ship.

Of course, if you want to measure longitude, you can't do it by clockwork.

However, this sentence was not the first to be said by John Tang. On the contrary, Zhu Cihong preemptively said: "The crux of the clock law lies in the clock. At this point, my skilled craftsmen may be able to continue to specialize. Dean Li can go to the craftsman's compound and set up a project. I think I can raise a lot of money for such a big event, set up a high bonus, and set up a long-term project for the future. Of course, I want to solve the current difficulties. In my opinion, it is more practical, and it is better to use the Heavenly Clock Method. ”

Listening to what Zhu Cihong said, Tang Ruowang looked at it carefully, and immediately put away his original thoughts.

This emperor knows far more than he imagined.

In this way, the original simple idea of shocking His Majesty the Emperor with Western technology could only be put away.

To get back to the original topic, it still has to fall to the question of positioning longitude.

That's right, the clock method has manufacturing technology difficulties. But the stars in the sky are naturally present.

Take Daming as an example, although there is no clock here, it is not impossible to measure the time. For example, with a sundial.

On the other hand, the reason why humans studied astronomy in the first place was because they had to calculate time. Because, the movement of celestial bodies is always on time.

The sun, the moon, and the stars that are farther away always appear in the sky on time, as if they were another form of clock.

Therefore, this is also the heavenly clock that Zhu Cihong said.

For example, one hundred and thirty years ago, the German Johann Werner proposed to use the movement of the moon to measure longitude.

And this is another method, the Heavenly Clock Method.

"It turns out that His Majesty the Emperor also knows the Heavenly Bell Law? That's right...... It's the grass people who are ignorant. Tang Ruowang's posture was lowered all of a sudden.

In this regard, Zhu Cihong just chuckled slowly, noncommittal.

I can't feel how much Zhu Cihong knows, and after the original impression of Daming's low technology is refreshed, it is even more unclear whether Mingguo has mastered deeper technology. In this regard, John Tang also has no bottom.

But in order to please the most noble and powerful person in the Ming Dynasty, John Tang naturally couldn't let go of this opportunity, so he knew everything, said everything, and told everything he knew.

Speaking of the Heavenly Bell Law, it is natural to start with the German.

Before him, in fact, there was already a certain degree of research by everyone. Although, in the eyes of a small individual, if you run on the road, the moon will follow. It seems that eternal fortune follows, and it will never change. But in reality, the relative position of the moon in the sky is changing all the time. It's just that the magnitude of such a change is not obvious to the naked eye.

Of course, for astronomers, it only takes a long period of observation to know.

For example, Werner accurately measured that the moon moves a distance of its own diameter every hour. He therefore hypothesized that if the movement of the Moon was observed on Earth to be the same, the difference in longitude between the two places could be calculated by observing the Moon separately in two places and accurately recording the time it was at a certain location.

"It's a good way...... Li Tianjing praised.

Tang Ruowang was appreciative, and he was also happy, but soon, he couldn't help sighing: "But this kind of moon distance method also has a headache. Obviously, I want to know exactly how the moon behaves. Obviously, it would take a very complete, very accurate and detailed star map. This is obviously a matter that requires financial and material resources, and even more importantly, manpower. ”

Li Tianjing bowed slightly, silent for a while.

But Zhu Cihong's eyes lit up: "If so, this is simple." ”

"Huh?" John Tang was surprised.

"If you want money, I will allocate it to you. If you want material resources, just draw up a list to buy. If you want manpower, I can give policy guidance. Now, I'm back in normal. Speaking of which, Professor Tang may not know. Three years have passed, and now we have built a total of 3,900 primary schools and 230 intermediate primary schools. Colleges and universities, a total of four places. According to my plan, in the next three years, the Ming court will double this number. Such a solid teaching system is enough to provide a steady stream of talents. Dean Li, have you ever imagined that the School of Astronomy will have 100 students next year? At that time, it was a question of whether the Kyoshi University Hall could be taught. ”

"This ...... This ......" John Tang couldn't help but be dumbfounded in surprise.

It was something he couldn't have imagined. Just ask, how many people are there in the whole of Europe? I'm afraid it won't add up to as much as the Ming Kingdom.

Even the literate people in Europe as a whole are probably not as many as the previous ones.

But now, Da Ming is building schools like this, there is no doubt that a large number of learned talents will emerge. These people, even if they only share a little profit to the Astronomy Academy, can also quickly solve the original lack of manpower in the Astronomy Academy.

This is like the rise of China in later generations.

Countless people say that China's rise depends on the demographic dividend and cheap labor. But no one seems to realize that Africa, South Asia, and especially India and Bangladesh have the same huge cheap labor force.

But this labor force has not become the basis for the economic take-off of the host country.

Because, one of the key prerequisites is missing: education.

Be able to read and write, be able to understand the operation of machines, and be able to learn the skills required for production. This is the only way to play the role of a worker in industrial production.

The workers may have coolies, but most of them are more knowledgeable than the peasants. Even, as far as farming is concerned, it is something that requires technology.

Therefore, relying on the education system with a large foundation in China in later generations, and the eagerness of the Chinese people for education. Only then can we lay the foundation for economic take-off, and it will have a basis for the take-off of science and technology in the future.

It's the same, for Daming. With so many new schools, the talent that will emerge in the Ming Dynasty alone is enough to surpass all the talents in Europe.

This is the strength of a great power.

Knowing this, John Tang couldn't help but be both happy and sighed: "This is really something that I dare not imagine in Europe." In just three years, 3,000 schools were built...... And it will continue to increase rapidly. Is...... Is...... Great nation. ”

Zhu Cihong smiled modestly.

At this moment, Li Tianjing and Li Zubai glanced at each other, and they all had pride in their chests. They thought silently that they would definitely seize this opportunity to make up for the absence of classes in the Ming Dynasty in the past 100 years!

"Actually, Europe has developed in the Celestial Clock Law later. And this is the telescope. By the Italian Galileo Galilei (self-made telescope), he found that Jupiter has 4 moons, and all of them revolve around Jupiter at a very fast speed, and the rotation speed and orbit are extremely regular. In this way, you don't have to solve the problem of mapping. But...... It is a pity that the Italians themselves do not believe in this. Tang Ruowang said, and couldn't help shaking his head.

Although, it was the Italian clergy who denied this.

But it is undeniable that the telescope technology of this era is simply too poor. Even the planetarium built at great cost by the Kyoto University Hall was also not opened because there was no good enough telescope to undertake it.

In fact, this is not the slander of science by the Italian clergy.

After all, Jupiter is just too far away from Earth. It is still difficult to observe on a smooth land, so how can a seafarer observe on a floating ship?

"However, this astronomical telescope ...... But it's the technology we desperately need. Holy! At this moment, Lu Zhongyu, who had been waiting outside for a long time, interjected: "If you can obtain better telescope technology, wouldn't you be able to improve the star map?" Since the lunar distance method is the most reliable, it is also the most ideal technique. So why don't we push forward here? Just like what the saint said, there are countless talented people among my Chinese sons and daughters, how can I not fill in the gaps in the star map of the world? ”

"This gentleman, what a spirit." When Zhu Cihong saw it, he couldn't help but high-five and admire.

Seeing this, after Lu Zhongyu's enthusiasm, he realized his faux pas, and wanted to bow slightly, but suddenly a thought surged in his chest, and said, "The saint has won the prize." It is a student faux pas. However, the students have been painstakingly studying the astronomical results of Westerners for several years. Every time I think about it, I feel regretful. It's a pity that I don't have a good enough research environment for Westerners to surpass. Even more regrettable...... There is no such opportunity for us to overtake! But today, students see that opportunity. At present, there is the importance of the saints, and there are officers and soldiers in the army who urgently need it. This means that what we have learned can be applied to the Ming Dynasty and add benefits to the Ming Dynasty. It also means that the previous shackles are gone, and it is time for us to overtake! ”

When Li Tianjing heard this, he couldn't help but stand up: "Professor Zhongyu, that's a good point!" Speak of the bitter longing in my generation's heart. ”

Qi Yuan's eyes were shining, his five fingers were clenched, he realized that this was an excellent opportunity, and immediately said, "Your Majesty! The last general is Qi Yuan of the Beiyang Fleet, who was lucky enough to listen to the lectures of the saints, and later put pen to paper from Rong and was a member of my Ming Naval Division. This month is very important for our sailors. For this reason, the last general is bold, please play the saint, let me be like the Tang Dynasty Western Regions Chronicles. Then go to the west to learn the scriptures. Like this Buddhism, when the scriptures were taken, Tianzhu still had a superior method. But then, the people of the Tang Dynasty participated in the enlightenment of Buddhism, attained the Great Dao, and today's Buddhism has been proud of my China. Minister, willing to drive forward, at the expense of his own life! ”

"Student Lu Zhongyu is willing to go to the West in person as one of my Ming scholars. One is to complete the star maps of various places, and the other is to retrieve all the strengths of the Westerners! For example, the Italian Galileo, how could such a great talent be trapped in the wilderness of the West without understanding? This kind of talent should be studied in my Ming Dynasty! Saying that, Lu Zhongyu couldn't help but get excited.

Listening to Lu Zhongyu's excited emotion, Zhu Cihong was in a trance for a while.

Of course, no one here knows about it......

Galileo Galilei, one of the great scientists who has gone down in history, died four years ago.

But there is no doubt that relying on the improvement of technology and constantly enriching the star map is obviously the most reliable way to solve the problem of locating longitude with the lunar distance method.

And this is obviously not something that can be done by being trapped in a corner of Beijing. It takes astronomers to travel around the world to refine star charts.

Looking at the eager eyes in front of him, Zhu Cihong's heart was also hot, he stood up, looked around at everyone, took a deep breath, and said, "Your heart, I saw it and felt it. It's like being on a stove in this winter night. It's so warm that my heart is open, and I want to whistle three times with joy. When I saw that everyone had this ambition, I felt proud, and I felt the reason why I was so strong: there must be a part of your strength in it. What Qi Yuan Aiqing said, I am right! Not only that, but I also want to expand your ranks. Give you the strongest and most advanced ships in your empire, and give you the honor of a diplomatic envoy to represent my Ming Dynasty and send an envoy to the West. The Ministry of Rites will assign you messengers who are skillful and raise the prestige of our country. The military department will deploy you to a powerful escort army! ”

……

Zhu Cihong was on a whim, but he didn't realize that he had quietly created another history.

China, the ideal country that exists in the imagination of Westerners, will enter the circle of power of world civilization after being closed off for dozens of years.

The Thirty Years' War was coming to an end, and the history of modern Europe was about to begin. The distant and powerful Oriental Ming Dynasty, but at this moment, broke through the minions that were originally stuck in East Asia, stretched out a hand, and bounced to Europe!

In the office of the president of the Kyoto University Hall.

"Oh? It turned out to be this one. Zhu Zhiyu looked at Wu Qiaoer's nervous gaze in front of him, and couldn't help but call a female teacher in the school to accompany him.

The three of them sat cramped in the room, the door was open, and Zhu Zhiyu accepted Wu Qiaoer's application, but fell into a deep groan.

Wu Qiaoer was both nervous and uneasy.

Fortunately, Li Xiangjun on the side explained: "Qiao'er, since your younger brother is a combat hero of the army, he has been awarded by the Holy Shangxingwen in the army. Then, with today's policy, it is possible to enroll. With this application, the qualification for the entrance examination is naturally correct. When the time comes, you just need to prepare well for the exam. ”

When Wu Qiao'er heard this, she quietly relaxed. (To be continued.) )