Chapter 267: A pocket watch that will go down in history
When Lin Yi wanted to talk to his sister at night, he found that she was having fun with the little sisters.
When she heard him calling her, Xiao Wu didn't come out. She just gave him a reassuring look. Lin Yi thought about it and went back to the tent. Since her sister didn't want to talk about it now, let's talk about it another day.
After three days, these five craftsmen began to try to make the parts on the drawing. In fact, the things drawn on the drawing were not difficult for them at all. These craftsmen who can depict flowers, birds and figures on small objects, made
It was so fast and good to assemble the parts. Lin Yi was a little dumbfounded. He was truly one of the first-class craftsmen of the Tang Dynasty.
But for the craftsmen, when they make this part, they have a pilgrim mentality, because although they can make it, they don’t know what it is used for. So the reason for the faster speed is because they really want to know how to make it.
What exactly is it.
Several people worked together according to the division of labor, especially after unified weights and measures. Starting from the morning and working until the afternoon, they completed all the parts on Lin Yi's drawings, and then everyone stood aside and looked forward to it.[
Lin Yi scanned it with his mental power and found that it basically met his standards. Only a few parts were slightly crooked. He reached out and picked them out and asked: "Who made this? It doesn't match the way it looks on the drawing."
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"This, uh... I made it, it's just a little bit different from the drawings." The old man with a beard stood up with a blush on his face. He didn't expect that Lin Yi discovered it just by looking at it. This requires him to be familiar with the parts.
What level of people can do this?
"Why not follow the drawings?" Lin Yi asked a little strangely.
"Because... these lines are more in line with aesthetics." The old man was also helpless. He also wanted to make it according to the drawing. But his hands seemed to be familiar with the smooth lines, so he naturally made the parts like this.
It looked better than the one on the drawing, but the problem was that it couldn't be installed, which meant that he had made a lot of waste products. He felt very sorry.
But to correct this, he needs to practice for a period of time.
"Your Majesty, Zheng Yu has a kind of obsessive-compulsive disorder. He can't make exactly the same thing according to a formed pattern. He has unique insights into lines and beauty. His works are full of aura, but for parts that are strictly prohibited like this,
He has some abilities. He knows this shortcoming, so he begged me to help him make a set that meets the standards, and also asked the prince to understand his shortcomings." Hao Yan stepped forward to explain the reason, and handed over the small parts in his hand.
Passed it to Lin Yi.
Lin Yi suddenly realized, it seems that this is still an artist! Then he is really overqualified, and he should let him help design things in the future. For example, the wall clock casing he is about to make. Letting him design it is definitely better than what he came up with.
After all, I only know a few things, and they are all very simple. They are not in line with the style of an aristocrat at all.
"Come and watch." Lin Yi picked up the parts on the stone platform and slowly assembled them. He tried his best to let the craftsmen see clearly. After all, they would have to assemble it themselves in the future.
A bunch of parts smaller than a finger were obediently turned over in Lin Yi's hands, and then fastened together one by one. Until Lin Yi put a small piece of round crystal in, these craftsmen didn't understand.
What on earth is it.
Lin Yi put the assembled parts into a round metal case. Then he put a small disk on top to cover the parts. There were strange symbols on the disk. Finally, Lin Yi installed
Three pointers of different lengths were put in, and then closed with a glass cover.
The craftsmen's eyes widened. After the hands were installed, they actually moved on their own. It was amazing. Then Lin Yi pulled on a small ball outside the metal shell and pulled the ball out.
One o'clock. Then he looked up at the sky with a serious look on his face. After looking for a while, he seemed to have figured out something. Then he saw Lin also starting to turn the small ball. The pointer inside was also turning, but the speed was different.
Lin Yi dunked the small ball back and said, "It's done."
Those craftsmen still don’t know what this thing is. Is it also a toy? It just has a few small moving hands inside? What is the use of it?
"This is a timekeeper. I call it a 'watch.' Like this one, buckle the cover on it, tie it with a chain, and carry it in your pocket. This is a pocket watch. Of course, it can also be made into other styles, with
Wearing two straps on the hand is called a watch. Of course, it can also be made larger and placed at home, then it is called a clock. The one hung up is called a wall clock. The large one standing directly on the ground is called a clock. You can make it whatever you want.
Okay." Lin Yi felt that he had explained it in detail, but why were the craftsmen still blank in their eyes?
"How to time this?" Zheng Yu asked, pointing to the pocket watch. He didn't understand at all, and was completely confused. How to time the time? How does the hand show the time of a stick of incense?
"Look, there are small vertical lines on the outer ring of my dial. Do you see it?" Lin Yi pointed to the edge of the dial. He had to slowly teach these craftsmen to understand it.
The craftsmen nodded, but Master Jin Miao took a step back as usual, and then stretched out his hands to protect his sight.
"These twelve vertical lines represent the twelve hours. These symbols represent Zi, Wu, Yin, Mao, etc. in turn. There are three pointers on it. The shortest one, each step represents
An hour has passed, and the longer one moves faster. It takes one circle to represent one hour, and each square it moves represents ten minutes. Three squares are about the time of one stick of incense.
This second hand, which is the thinnest and fastest, takes one minute to complete one revolution. Do you understand?" After Lin Yi finished speaking, he turned back to see if the craftsmen understood what he was talking about. [
But he found that everyone was looking blankly at the three hands in the pocket watch, especially the second hand, and the ticking sound could be heard.
"This, is this what we did? Can we make such a great item?" Jin Miao spoke first, with an expression that did not dare to write a letter.
Unfortunately, Lin Yi didn't understand.
"This must be a dream, I must be dreaming." Zheng Yu rubbed his eyes vigorously.
"Brother, brother, this is what we did. We can also make such magical things. It is really an eye-opener for our ancestors. This will definitely be recorded in history. Brother, we can also leave our name in history." Hao
Yu grabbed his brother excitedly and started crying.
Hao Yan also hugged his brother blankly, tears streaming down his face. He never expected that as a lowly craftsman, he would have the opportunity to leave his name in history.
They often heard about Lin Yi's deeds in the capital, especially helping Chang Sun Chong imitate the music box. In their opinion, it was already a great honor. They really didn't expect to be able to participate in such a great invention.
.Such an accurate and detailed timekeeping tool will definitely be recorded in the history books, just like the various farm tools invented by the prince before, which will affect the development of the Tang Dynasty.
A line of "Leave a Name in the History" woke up these craftsmen who were still in a state of sluggishness.
Yes, how could such a great discovery not be recorded in the annals of history? For a moment, they thought that they were also involved in it and would definitely be mentioned. It was like a large piece of pie suddenly fell from the sky, and they were
It made me dizzy.
After that, everyone knelt down, found their bearings, and began to thank their ancestors for their protection.
This scene made Lin Yi very speechless. He really didn't understand what the magic clock in the previous life had to do with their ancestors.
The movement here attracted the attention of many people. Although the soldiers were curious, they would not come over to take a look. However, the noble ladies who were still living in the military camp were attracted.
Xiao Wu was selected, and the representative asked: "Brother, what's going on here? What is that in your hand?"
"This is my brother's betrothal gift to Changle." Lin Yi said. In fact, not only the pocket watch in his hand, but also these craftsmen were also his betrothal gift to Changle. Of course, they all had to be handed over to the emperor in the end.
"Oh." The betrothal gift, that's nothing. Xiao Wu was about to leave, but was stabbed by several fingers behind her.
She was helpless and could only continue to ask: "What kind of betrothal gift is it? What is it used for? Is it for fun?"
"No, this is just a tool, a timing tool." Lin Yi scanned the little movements of the girls behind Xiao Wu, including Li Zhi's. He was very pleased that his sister could get along well with them, so he was happy to cooperate.
Answer the questions.
"I don't understand." Xiao Wu shook her head honestly. Her brother had never talked about timing tools, so she had no idea at all.
"It doesn't matter. I will make a big and fun timekeeping tool for you tomorrow." Lin Yi promised. He was planning to make a standing clock anyway, he just wanted to add something to it to make his sister happy. It was very simple.
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"Okay." Xiao Wu smiled in anticipation. His brother said it was fun, so it must be fun.
"Then why are they lying on the ground crying?" Li Zhi pointed at the old craftsmen and asked in confusion.
"This... I don't understand either." Lin Yi couldn't understand their mood, but he was used to it. Craftsmen often cried in front of him, especially when he made something new.[
"It's so pitiful!" Yuchi Wanqing said. Although she didn't understand the reason why these people were crying, it was really sad to see them crying on the ground until they couldn't breathe at such an old age.
"It'll probably be over in a while. Stop hanging around them and go play. By the way, the courage tester is almost installed. Does anyone want to try it first?" As soon as Lin Yi said this, he saw many tangled children.
Face.
That high shelf looks scary. Do they have the guts to really sit on it?
Even they had doubts in their own minds.
But if they don't go up and try it, they will feel itchy in their hearts. After all, they have been looking forward to this toy that Lin Yi said can best test people's courage for a long time. However, they originally wanted to watch the excitement of those boys, but they didn't expect them.
They all ran to Dingxiang for business, but now it was themselves and others who were in trouble.