Daqin: Zulong's Traveling Frog

Chapter 206 The Earth Is Round?
[Ding, the little child slave has returned from his trip and brought special products, please check it with the host]

Inside the solemn and magnificent Qilin Hall.

There were fragrant palace lanterns burning on both sides, Qin Wangzheng was holding a piece of bamboo curtain paper in his hand, his thick eyebrows were vertically erect, and his majestic face was full of unconcealed horror.

A huge iron instrument appeared in front of Qin Wangzheng.

Zhao Gao was so frightened on the spot, his legs gave way, and he knelt on the ground, thinking that the gods came down to earth, and the artifacts descended into the world, followed Jishou, and said in a trembling voice: "I hope the gods will bless the great Qin with a bumper harvest, and the country will be peaceful and the people will be safe!"

Seeing Zhao Gao's sincerity, the corners of Qin Wangzheng's mouth curved in joy.

Immediately, Qin Wangzheng slowly stood up from the throne, his eyes were slightly dazed, and his hands felt a little heavy, as if the brocade cloth he was holding was as heavy as a thousand weights.

The structure of the device is simple, with only three rings and a metal shaft.

The outermost ring is fixed at the true south and true north, which is called "meridian ring", the fixed ring in the middle is parallel to the equatorial plane of the earth, called "equatorial ring", and the innermost ring can rotate around the metal axis, called "meridian ring". right ascension circle".

The right ascension ring intersects the metal axis at two points, one pointing to the North Celestial Pole and the other pointing to the South Celestial Pole.

Immediately afterwards, a mechanical prompt sounded from the system.

[Armillary Sphere: The general name for armillary sphere and armillary image.The armillary sphere is used to measure the spherical coordinates of celestial bodies, and the armillary sphere is used to demonstrate celestial phenomena. 】

Immediately afterwards, a bamboo slip appeared in front of Qin Wangzheng, engraved on it: The sky is like a chicken, the celestial body is round like a bullet, the earth is like a yellow chicken, living alone, the sky is big but the earth is small.
Qin Wangzheng frowned, his complexion gradually turned serious, and he asked doubtfully, "The name of this object is the Armillary Sphere?"

The text on the bamboo slips means that the sky is like a chicken egg, and the earth is like an egg yolk, and the sky wraps around the earth like an eggshell wrapped in yellow.

Qin Wangzheng frowned, and then smiled contemptuously.

The round sky and the square place are engraved in the memory of the Chinese people, and no one can break it.

The sky is round, I can understand it, but the earth is also round, which is pure fiction.

It seems that this is just an object from another world to observe the sky, and has nothing to do with the land of the Central Plains.

I thought this thing could only be used for viewing, but Qin Wangzheng actually found a total of 28 constellations in the sky from east to west, from north to south, with five stars in total: Taibai, Suixing, Chenxing, and Filling Star, as well as three constellations of Ziweiyuan, Taiweiyuan, and Tianshiyuan. big star area.

Three walls, five stars and 28 mansions together form the basic framework of the astrology of the Yin Yang family!
These astronomical wonders can be displayed through the armillary sphere, which is enough to show that the astronomical phenomena in the other world are similar to those in the Central Plains.

"Could it be that the framework of this world is really not working?" Qin Wangzheng's face was full of disbelief, his heartbeat accelerated to the extreme, and a hint of red appeared on his face: "If this is true, doesn't it mean that the earth is a garden?"

after all.The internal and external rules, the ecliptic, the equator, the ten heavenly stems, the twelve earthly branches, and even the 24 solar terms engraved on it can all be revealed through the movement of the armillary sphere.

Why can the armillary sphere display all kinds of astronomical wonders and surface weather?

Could it be that the theory of "round sky and earth" that I have always believed in is false?Could it be that the Yin Yang family has been deceiving me?
Immediately, Qin Wangzheng summoned the high priest of the Yin-Yang family to enter the hall to face the saint.

Qin Wangzheng has always believed in the theory of Yin-Yang and Five Elements of the Yin-Yang School, and he also deeply agrees with the theory of round heaven and earth, so he appointed the high priest of the Yin-Yang Family as a national scholar to assist in divination beside Qin Wangzheng.

Although after being deceived by the alchemists Xu Fu, Lu Sheng, and Hou Sheng, Qin Wangzheng no longer believed in the nonsense of immortality, but the Yin Yang family was still reused.

The high priest stepped into the hall slowly, his face restrained and calm, but when he saw the armillary sphere, he was dumbfounded and asked in doubt: "Your Majesty, why is there such a machine?"

The armillary sphere attracted the attention of the high priest, but it also attracted Qin Wangzheng's question: "This object is called the armillary sphere!"

A trace of surprise flashed in the high priest's eyes.

armillary sphere?
Why haven't I seen him after so many years in the palace?

Immediately afterwards, Qin Wangzheng explained: "I discovered the armillary sphere when I was on a tour, and brought it into the palace, and it was presented to everyone today!"

The corner of Zhao Gao's mouth twitched, he looked puzzled.

I have been following His Majesty, why didn’t I know?Didn't this just happen?

But Zhao Gao didn't dare to say a word. When Qin Wangzheng cast his eyes on Zhao Gao, Zhao Gao nodded heavily and said, "That's true! This thing was gifted by the gods. It landed among the people, was discovered by the emperor, and brought into the palace!"

Seeing Zhao Gao nodding in agreement, Qin Wangzheng's murderous aura gradually faded away.

If Zhao Gao tells the truth, I don't mind changing the order of CRRC.

The high priest nodded slightly, and Qin Wangzheng questioned: "This thing presents three walls, five stars, 28 mansions, ten heavenly stems, twelve earthly branches, and 24 solar terms one by one!"

The high priest's eyes widened, and a cold sweat broke out on his back.

The Yin-Yang family has always liked astronomical wonders, but many people have never invented a device that can present many astronomical wonders one by one. Is it really a gift from the gods?
Before the High Priest could give a compliment, Qin Wangzheng burst out with murderous intent from the corner of his eyes, and questioned: "The armillary sphere shows that the sky encloses the earth, like an eggshell embracing the yolk. Could it be that the theory of round sky and earth is false?"

The high priest's face was bloodshot, his back was covered with cold sweat, and he was shocked when he saw Qin Wangzheng's eagle eyes, but when Qin Wangzheng questioned the Yinyang family's round sky, he showed a meaningful smile.

The high priest said slowly: "I thought it was the minister who angered His Majesty, but I didn't expect it to be because of differences of opinion!"

"Your Majesty, the round sky and the earth mentioned by the minister did not mean it on the surface!"

Qin Wangzheng became interested and glanced at the high priest with his peripheral vision, causing the high priest to hesitate for a few seconds and swallow his saliva.

After all, what Qin Wangzheng hates the most is doubts, and he doesn't like to hear any objections.

The high priest had no choice but to change the subject, rolled his eyes, and said slowly: "In ancient times, people were full of curiosity about the universe and had their own views on astronomy."

"In ancient times, the round sky and the earth were often regarded as the "gaitian theory", that is, the sky is round and the earth is square, but this view has been abandoned by Chinese people during the Spring and Autumn Period and the Warring States Period."

"The circle represents the spirit, the square represents the known, the circle represents the unknowable items, and the square represents the things that can be known and mastered."

"The universe that the Yin Yang family believes in is unknowable and mysterious. Compared with the universe, everything on the earth is easier to be familiar with and known!"

It can be seen that the round sky and the earth are not an ancient people's claim on scientific astronomical research, but a philosophical statement on everything in the world.

Qin Wangzheng's face was ferocious, his face was extremely stiff, and he scolded sharply: "The theory of the armillary sphere displayed by the armillary sphere proves that the views of the Onmyoji School are wrong!"

The high priest was trembling, his face was pale and weak, and he took a deep breath.

Once he admits that his views are wrong, the Yin Yang family will not be able to use them. If the answer makes Qin Wangzheng dissatisfied, Qin Wangzheng will never be lenient.

But the theory of Huntian is indeed more advanced than the theory of Yin-Yang School, so is it possible to be complacent?

The chilling hall made the high priest's hair stand on end, while Qin Wangzheng held the fate of the Yin Yang family in his hands.

Whether it is survival or destruction, it is all in the mind of the high priest.
(End of this chapter)