A large number of people gathered around Jianhu Lake. They looked up at the iron boat moored on the lake and were shocked.
This iron ship floats on the water, why doesn't it sink?
Everyone present was astonished, or in other words, they couldn't understand this.
Xu Guangqi glanced at the people present and said: "Everyone, the reason can still be explored through the method of studying things to gain knowledge."
As soon as these words came out, all the people present felt somewhat incomprehensible when they heard these words.
Xu Guangqi then, with the help of his disciples, explained the principles to everyone, mainly the principles of density and buoyancy.
Everyone present talked non-stop.
Qi Kun was behind the crowd, listening to Xu Guangqi's explanation of the principle of buoyancy, with a look of thought on his resolute and calm face.
Is this the true meaning of the ancient sages who studied things to gain knowledge?
Thinking of this, Qi Kun quickly dismissed this strange thought, and a look of worry could not help but appear on his resolute and calm face.
I'm afraid that if things continue like this, King Wei will succeed in persuading his son in Beijing to give this new learning an opportunity.
Thinking of this, Qi Kun's face became uncertain, and his heart was covered with a thick layer of haze.
The surrounding officials and scholars also had deep eyes and thoughtful expressions on their faces.
Everyone knows this, but for the iron ship to float on the water like this is shocking and incomprehensible.
After Xu Guangqi finished doing this, he said warmly: "Everyone, the third question is how does the white rabbit go to heaven? Today, the Academy of Sciences will demonstrate it for everyone."
Then, Xu Guangqi's disciple Chen Long took a hot-air balloon from a short distance away. A bamboo basket was hung under the balloon, and a pair of white rabbits were placed on it.
And the hot air balloon floated towards the sky, taking the white rabbit in the bamboo strips basket to the sky.
At this moment, all the onlookers from all directions stood up on tiptoes, stretched out their necks, and looked at the hot air balloon slowly rising to the sky driven by the hot air.
"It's up to heaven? But isn't this the Kongming Lantern?" one of the young men said with surprise on his face.
The people around them also raised their heads and looked up at the Kongming Lantern.
At this moment, it was as if some solid ice was melting in the heart of Juzi below.
Academy of Sciences, the way of studying things to achieve knowledge, maybe this is the true meaning of the teachings of sages?
Qi Kun couldn't help but show a look of shock on his innocently white face. He looked at the Kongming Lantern floating towards the sky, his eyes blankly staring at it.
Did the two white rabbits really go to heaven?
Kongming lanterns have always been famous for their lightness. How could they carry two rabbits to the sky?
It's really incredible.
Zhao Yi looked blankly at the Kongming Lantern under his gray eyebrows and said with emotion: "If this thing is big enough, it can even carry people to the sky in a hot air balloon."
Qi Kun couldn't help but be shocked when he heard this. With a look of surprise in his eyes, he said, "How can a mortal go to heaven?"
Zhao Yi said: "A white rabbit can go to heaven. Although a person is heavier than a white rabbit, it is not impossible to go to heaven. It's just that after going up, I don't know how to come down."
Qi Kun said warmly: "When people go to heaven, are they being disrespectful to the gods in heaven?"
Zhao Yi said loudly: "It is said that there are nine levels in the sky, how many levels can ordinary mortals reach? Besides, the gods in the sky are broad-minded, how can they care about these small things?"
When Qi Kun heard this, he had an incomprehensible look on his face, and then said: "Even if this goes to heaven, it's nothing."
Zhao Yixu said: "Mr. Ge, if the sergeant stands in that frame and watches the enemy's movements, he can have a clear view of the enemy's troop movements."
Without saying much else, he said: "Mr. Zhao Ge, that's all for today. Let's go back first."
At this moment, Qi Kun felt inexplicably tired.
Zhao Yi nodded, not saying anything else, and left the Imperial College with Qi Kun.
On the other side, Jia Heng was holding a monocular telescope in his hand, looking at the iron boats floating on Jianhu Lake, and said to Chen Xiaoxu on the side: "If one day iron boats are crossing the lake,
Use red cannons and fire muskets to conquer the Fanyi. Looking around, there will be no rival for our Han navy in the world."
Chen Xiaoxiu frowned, a look of thought appeared on her face, and said: "If an iron ship like this wants to sail on the sea, I'm afraid it won't be possible if it relies solely on wind power."
Jia Heng nodded and said loudly: "This requires the invention of steam engines, which can drive ships to sail on the sea."
Chen Xiao stared at the young man in the python suit and asked, "The steam engine you asked Xu Guangqi to develop a few days ago?"
Jia Heng nodded and said in a deep voice: "Steam engines can not only be used as locomotives to pull carriages and transport goods, they can also be loaded on iron ships to drive ships on long voyages. It is more than ten times faster than wind power."
When an iron ship of several hundred tons is built, it will be able to dominate the ocean. In this era, it is almost a dimensionality reduction attack.
Chen Xiao nodded and said: "If a steam engine can be so powerful, what you said before is not surprising."
In the evening, the sunset filled the sky and the sun shone in the west. The expressions on the faces of the people watching around were somewhat unfinished.
It can be said that this scene completely impacted the outlook of everyone present.
And as the dark crowd disperses, it is conceivable that the influence of Feng Ming's Three Questions will gradually expand, spreading throughout Shenjing, and even throughout the world.
Chen Xiao turned to look at Jia Heng aside and whispered: "It's over, let's go back first."
Jia Heng said warmly: "Don't worry, I'll go over first and talk to Xu Siye."
This was a perfect performance. As a director, he wanted to express condolences to the performers.
Chen Xiao said softly "Hmm" and followed Jia Heng down to the attic without saying anything else.
Then, accompanied by the captain of Jinyi Mansion, they arrived in front of Fengming Pavilion. At this moment, Xu Guangqi came up to greet the general, bowed his hands and said loudly: "I have seen King Wei."
Jia Heng was silent for a moment, his eyes flickered, and asked: "Xu Siye, you did a good job in today's experiment."
When Xu Guangqi heard this, he quickly said humbly: "King Wei is really exaggerating."
Jia Heng nodded and said: "After this incident, Lin Juzi, a sergeant in the capital, must have taken a new look at the new school. Come to think of it, there will definitely be an influx of people who are willing to go to the Imperial Academy to practice the new school. If the new school is established and a sect is established, Mr. Xu will definitely He will be a sage and sage for future generations, and he will have peaches and plums all over the world."
When Xu Guangqi heard this, his eyes flickered for a moment, then returned to normal, and said loudly: "King Wei is really exaggerating."
Jia Heng smiled and said: "Mr. Xu is still too modest. If he can really write a book and create a prosperous era, it will be famous and praised for generations."
There is no scholar in this era who does not want to be a sage.
When Xu Guangqi heard this, he also had some longing in his heart.
Jia Heng immediately said nothing else and turned to look at the students behind Xu Guangqi. He also had mixed feelings and said, "Everyone, please encourage each other."
This was more than just the creation of a prosperous age; it was the creation of an era, advancing the progress of human civilization by hundreds of years.
While everyone was talking, they came to sit down in the side hall again.
The Imperial College has prepared all kinds of wine and food, and under the light of the lights, a blue and white porcelain cup and plate are shining with light.
Jia Heng said: "Xu Siye, this time he was able to reverse the unfavorable public opinion in front of the emperor in Beijing, and it was a good start for the new school to become popular in the world."
Xu Guangqi looked solemn and said: "King Wei, the new study should be the study of objects. Using this name can avoid more disputes."
Jia Heng was silent for a moment and said: "Mr. Xu's words are not unreasonable. To the outside world, we call the new study the study of studying things."
Afterwards, everyone sat down, exchanged glasses, and exchanged cups.
Jia Heng put down the wine cup in his hand, and with a hint of expectation in his scorching eyes under his sword-shaped eyebrows, he asked: "Mr. Xu, how is the development of the unknown steam engine going?"
Xu Guangqi said: "King Wei, the craftsmen are making molds according to the drawings. After a while, you should be able to see the actual form."
Jia Heng nodded and said: "If you need anything, Mr. Xu doesn't have to be humble, you can send someone to the Prime Minister's Affairs Yamen."
With the arrival of the new year, the Prime Minister's Affairs Office has been prepared for establishment, and officials and assistant officers have been recruited to work in the office.
Xu Guangqi was silent for a moment and said: "King Wei, don't worry, if there is something real and you need help, you will definitely not be polite."
While Jia Heng was speaking, he chatted with Master Xu Guangqi for a while, and then returned to Ningguo Mansion without spending much time in the Imperial College.
Divine Capital City, Ningguo Mansion——
Jia Heng and Chen Xiao now came to a lacquered wooden table and sat down, with a look of thoughtfulness on their faces.
Chen Xiao nodded, with deep eyes, and said with emotion: "After this incident, there should be no more criticism of the new learning in Shenjing City."
Jia Heng's face paused slightly and he said: "Hearing is false, seeing is believing. Since they have seen what the study of studying things to achieve knowledge is, they will not be repulsed by this reform of the imperial examination."
Chen Xiao's beautiful face seemed to be covered with frost, and she looked at Jia Heng with clear eyes like dew, and said: "I'm just afraid that these scholars will accept death and continue to talk about orthodoxy disputes."
Jia Heng said: "Sages also ask people to study things to gain knowledge, and the new learning is also Confucianism."
It was just the fusion of Confucianism and Mohism.
Jia Heng pondered for a moment and said: "In the next two or three years, new learning was vigorously promoted. First, through the imperial examination, talents in various fields and miscellaneous studies were selected, and the government offices such as the Ministry of Industry and the Military Supervision were enriched."
Chen Xiao nodded and said, "Then let's do it like this."
Jia Heng said: "Well, I'll go to the backyard to see Ruo Qing."
Even if Gu Ruoqing is pregnant now, he usually needs to visit more often.
In fact, it is not only Gu Ruoqing who is pregnant in the back house, but also Sister Feng and Chai Dai, all of which require Jia Heng to visit frequently.
In the back house, in the warm pavilion in the wing——
Gu Ruoqing's jade face, which is as white as snow, has a white and rosy side on both sides. It is already a bit plump and pleasant, and there is a bit of laziness and playfulness in her expression.
At this moment, the maid quickly stepped forward and said in a warm voice: "Girl, this is the anti-fetal medicine prepared in the kitchen. Please take it first."
Gu Ruoqing responded softly, then took the teacup handed over by the maid, took a sip, frowned slightly, but didn't say anything, and ate slowly.
At this moment, the voice of grandma came from outside, with a hint of surprise: "Your Majesty, you are here."
After a while, Jia Heng was seen walking around a screen from the outside, quickly entering the warm pavilion in the wing, and said: "Ruo Qing."
Gu Ruoqing could not conceal his joy in his tone and said: "Your Majesty, you are here."
Jia Heng nodded, looked at Gu Ruoqing with warm eyes, and asked: "Ruoqing, how are you today?"
Gu Ruoqing's beautiful face and eyes were filled with traces of joy, and she asked: "It's quite good."
While Jia Heng was talking, he came and sat down in front of Gu Ruoqing, gently held the beauty's delicate and tender hand, and asked: "Ruoqing, is the anti-fetal medicine bitter?"
Gu Ruo's face as white as snow was covered with a hint of shame, and she said: "It's not bad, it's not bitter at all."
Jia Heng took the bowl of anti-fetal medicine and handed it to Gu Ruoqing's lips while speaking. He blew gently and the hot air of the medicine dispersed a lot.
At this moment, Gu Ruoqing slightly opened her pink lips, and two beautiful and bright blushes appeared on her plump and lovely face, like peach blossoms in February, bright and moving.
After a while, Gu Ruoqing looked at Jia Heng and asked curiously: "Recently, I heard that there is a lot of public opinion in Beijing about the new thing."
Jia Heng smiled and joked: "You heard it in the back house."
When Gu Ruoqing was in Jiangnan, he also liked to build a government.
Under Gu Ruoqing's emerald willow eyebrows, a look of concern could not help but appear in her charming and flowing eyes. She bit her pink lips with her pink teeth and said, "This is the same for me... caring leads to chaos."
Jia Heng placed the blue and white porcelain soup bowl in his hand on the small table beside him, and stared at the beauty's bright and elegant face, feeling a sense of affection in his heart.
Gently pinching Gu Ruoqing's smooth and smooth chin, she looked into her crystal clear eyes, which seemed to capture the sparkling light.
While Jia Heng was speaking, he leaned towards the beauty's rosy lips and pursed her soft lips.
Gu Ruoqing is beautiful, her straight nose snorted, her quiet and cold face is clearly blushing, and under her green willow eyebrows, her eyebrows are charming.
Jia Heng said: "It's a good few days to have a baby, don't think too much."
Gu Ruoqing softly said "Hmm", her beautiful and beautiful face was as red as drunkenness, and her bright eyes were as bright as rainbows.
Jia Heng stretched out his hand and gently put his arm around Gu Ruoqing's shoulders, and the two of them cuddled up and talked.
Jia Heng and Gu Ruoqing talked for a while, then left the wing and headed towards the house where Ping'er lived.
The house where Ping'er lives——
Sister Feng was also having a baby on the bed. Her face, which used to be as charming as a flower, was slightly pale. She was holding a handkerchief and covering her mouth as if she was vomiting.
Not far away, Ping'er walked closer and asked softly: "Grandma, are you feeling better now?"
Sister Feng waved her hand and said, "I'm retching badly. Go get me a glass of water."
Ping'er glanced at Sister Feng with concern, then came to the side, picked up the teapot, took a blue and white tea cup, and filled it with tea amidst the clattering sound.
At this moment, Jia Heng came in from the outside, raised his eyes to look at Sister Feng and Heping'er, and said warmly: "Sister-in-law Feng."
Sister Feng raised her eyes to look at the "culprit" and said angrily: "Are you thinking of me?"
It's all this man's fault.
Jia Heng smiled, looked at Sister Feng, and said, "Come and see you two."
While talking, he walked closer and looked at that gorgeous, gentle and lovely face. He felt a little joyful and said softly: "Sister-in-law Feng, how are you these days?"
Sister Feng rolled her eyes at the young man in the python suit, and said with a hint of coquettishness in her voice: "The morning sickness is so severe, your child was tortured so hard before."
Jia Heng: "..."
The question is, is the fetus in the belly not yet formed? Why is this so troublesome?
Sister Feng's jade face as white as snow paused slightly and said, "What have you been doing these two days?"
Jia Heng said softly: "I am busy with government affairs outside, so I have neglected you in the past two days."
Sister Feng's jade face, as white as snow, was obviously gorgeous and unprovoked. Qiongbi couldn't help but snort, and said resentfully: "Uncle Heng is now a member of the Three Palaces and Sixth Courtyard. Even if he goes around in circles, he doesn't know how long it will take him to reach me.
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Jia Heng's calm face couldn't help but reveal an unnatural look, his eyes flickered, and he said warmly: "Nonsense, how long does it take to rotate?"
If such a taboo was violated in the past, I don't know how much trouble it would cause.
But now in this big Han Dynasty, he has taken over all the power and become the hidden emperor, and he has no scruples about this at all.
Sister Feng said: "What are you thinking about? Are you so lost in thought?"
There was a surge of worry in my heart. Could it be that she just said the wrong thing?
Jia Heng took Sister Feng's slender hand and said in a low voice: "It's nothing, let me listen to what's going on in your stomach."
Under Sister Feng's emerald eyebrows, her beautiful eyes were as soft as water, and she said softly: "I was pregnant not long ago, what can happen now?"
Although the beauty said this, she still let the young man in the python suit rest on her belly. Listening to her belly, she could not help but feel an indescribable sweetness in her heart.
With his children as her support in this life, she will have no worries in the rest of her life.
Jia Heng listened for a while, looked at Sister Feng's bright and beautiful face, and said: "In the past few months, you should not worry about any matters in the house, big or small."
He remembered that in the original novel Red Mansions, Sister Feng finally aborted the child in her belly at an early stage because she could not let go of her power in the government.
Under Sister Feng's emerald willow eyebrows, her beautiful eyes as moist as water cast an angry look at the young man in the python suit and said, "Don't worry, I've given all these to Ping'er."
Jia Heng nodded, gently put his arm around the beauty's shoulders, and said, "The world is big, and the fetus in your belly is the biggest."
There seemed to be a bit of playfulness and agility in Sister Feng's voice as she said, "I really like to hear what you say."
Jia Heng looked at Sister Feng's beautiful and dizzy face, and felt a little funny in her heart.
Sister Feng is so proud.
No wonder, for Sister Feng, after giving birth to a child, she will have someone to rely on for the rest of her life.
Jia Heng took Sister Feng's hand and gave her tender comfort for a while.
Sister Feng snuggled into Jia Heng's arms and whispered: "You said that when the child gets older in the future, if you ask him who his biological father is, how should I tell him?"
Jia Heng said: "Just tell the truth."
Sister Feng said: "How can I tell you the truth? At that time, the whole garden was your children, and they all belonged to some kind of young prince or young father-in-law."
When Jia Heng heard this, his heart moved slightly, and he secretly thought, Sister Feng is a drunkard who doesn't care about drinking.
After I became pregnant, I began to think about seeking a status.
Jia Heng said: "I will have my own way at that time."
"What can I do?" Sister Feng raised her pretty face and asked.
Jia Heng said: "Don't ask yet, there will definitely be a way at that time."
Seeing this, Sister Feng snorted lightly and did not continue to ask, but there was a surge of expectation in her heart.