Royal Road - Chapter 161

[Chapter 160 | City]

Since ancient times, astronomical astrology has been valued by the world, especially the eclipse of the sun and the moon.

Only because the rules it performs are related to the two most crucial stars, the sun and the moon, so there is a saying that “the experience of the calendar is the experience of the eclipse”.

That is, through the calculation of solar and lunar eclipses, to verify the accuracy of the calendar.

Li Xin is not an astronomer, but trigonometry itself is closely related to astronomy. The method of using the different shadow lengths of rods to determine seasons and seasons in the calendar has formed a cotangent table.

After being fascinated by trigonometric functions, he gradually became more interested in the study of the calendar and the ratio of sunlight and shadow, and he also studied the calculation of solar eclipses along the way.

For him, it was just a little math problem.

But for Ge Hong, it is a philosophical and even theological issue.

Although he is keen on the Dao, Ge Hong is still a Confucian after all, and the induction between heaven and man in Confucian theory is the interaction between the natural things and the moral issues of the king.

Only because a person is not virtuous can a natural phenomenon arise.

A solar eclipse is one of those serious manifestations.

A mathematician who deduced the time of a solar eclipse through checking and sneered at the wrong calendar before; met a philosopher who believed in the concept of divine punishment, and the solar eclipse was related to the inference of the calendar, but would disappear or appear due to the virtue of the Son of Heaven.

The so-called “discussion” is bound to not look good.

Li Xin’s face became even more stinky: “There is such a thing. I told him that the eclipse limit of the solar eclipse was wrong, and maybe it was affected by the parallax of the moon. He didn’t know the method of functions at all. You’re so fussy, you can’t argue with me in the end, and you dare to throw your sleeves away! How can the food limit be calculated as 15 points? It’s stupid!”

Liang Feng couldn’t understand the food limit and parallax in Li Xin’s mouth.

But he knew one thing. Li Xin was afraid that he had come up with a new algorithm for calculating the solar eclipse. He turned his head and abused Ge Hong, so that the sullen young man mentioned him with a look of disgust. .

Now is not the time to help them build a relationship.

Liang Feng hurriedly asked, “Will there be a solar eclipse next year? When will it be?”

“Yes! Not only there, but three more!” Li Xin snorted, “The earliest one was in the first month of the month. new day.”

The so-called “solar eclipse is in the new moon, lunar eclipse is in sight”, which means that the solar eclipse only occurs on the new moon day of the lunar calendar, which is the first day of the new year.

And lunar eclipses only occur on the lunar day, which is the fifteenth.

The first day of the first lunar month, the day of the first day of the new year!

Hearing this day, Liang Feng couldn’t help but secretly said, God help me too!

It is now November, and there are not a few days left until Zhengdan.

And the Xiongnu side, in any case, will not send troops to attack Shangdang before Zhengdan.

In fact, just after the big defeat, it takes time to prepare food and troops, and the chances of restarting the war in these two months are really low.

What if you do something while the eclipse happens?

With light in his eyes, Liang Feng asked, “I wonder if Zi Le could calculate the exact time of the solar eclipse?

”

Li Xin was ready to have a fight with Liang Feng. Unexpectedly, this manor had no doubts at all, but instead happily asked the time.

Punching into the cotton, this stunned youth was also a little bit at a loss.

Li Xin coughed: “This, I’m afraid it’s not very easy to calculate…”

After all, astronomy is not very developed today, and it is already very remarkable to be able to release dates.

When it comes to the specific time, even if Taishi, who is in charge of the astronomical calendar, comes, I am afraid that he will not be able to tell why.

However, Liang Feng didn’t care about this, and bowed to Li Xin to the ground: “This is about the safety of the Shangdang, please give Zi Le a try!”

Although Li Xin is devoted to learning, he doesn’t care about things outside the window at all.

But he still has a senior brother. These days, he has also been drawn to develop thunderbolt cannons, and he has also heard a lot of terrifying remarks from the Huns.

This Shangdang, he stayed comfortable, and the “Nine Chapters of Arithmetic” commented on by Master has become the standard teaching material of Chongwen Museum.

No matter how different the world is, he knows that it is better to stay here. If the calculation of the solar eclipse can make the Shangdang safer, then why does it matter?

After hesitating for a moment, Li Xin scratched the messy bun: “Then I’ll try it!”

With Li Xin’s words, Liang Feng felt relieved, and immediately asked Yi Yan to return the manuscript to the other party and withdrew. Small courtyard.

Standing outside the hospital, Yi Yan’s brows were wrinkled: “My lord, what is the relationship between Tiangou Shiri and Shangdang?”

Although he couldn’t stand Li Xin’s frivolous appearance, after listening to the audience, Yi Yan still understood the lord’s concern. The only time the eclipse occurs.

However, when the dog eats the sun, it is too late for others to hide. How can you keep Shangdang by this?

“One thing, you are right.” Liang Feng sighed, “Unless there is another victory in Lucheng, the Huns will never retreat. If the Huns are allowed to attack, the Shangdang will only be a piece of scorched soil next year, even if they are taken in. Even if the refugees are all involved in the war, they may not be able to keep the whole territory.”

Another point, Liang Feng did not say directly.

Once defeated, the Buddha’s halo on his body will be greatly reduced.

Without this inspiring protective color, the morale of the Shangdang army and civilians is also extremely terrifying.

The foundation that was finally laid down was burned to a white ground due to the fire of war.

Liang Feng did not want to experience such a thing again.

“Therefore, this opportunity is especially important!” Liang Feng snorted after seeing the expression on the face of the man beside him, “If you were to fight in a solar eclipse, would you be afraid?”

Yi Yan was silent for a moment before saying, “If you My lord, your subordinates are not afraid.” The

hidden meaning of these words is extremely simple, if it wasn’t for him, Yiyan probably wouldn’t choose to fight at this time.

This is the terrifying impact of the astronomical change.

Even if you are as brave and brave as Yiyan, you can’t completely eliminate the impact of the solar eclipse. Can other people escape?

“Then make good use of it.” Liang Feng walked towards the back hall, “This time, we have to set a perfect plan!”

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It has been a long time since the last time I came to the government office.

Ge Hongduan sat in the guest seat with some uncontrollable confusion in his heart.

Liang Taishou has always regarded him as a guest. If something happens, he will go to the Xishan Taoist Temple as soon as possible, and there is no need for him to run errands in person.

Such courtesy naturally made Ge Hong extremely useful.

Coupled with those fantastic ideas that he had never seen before, he stayed in Shangdang, devoted himself to refining alchemy and studying medicine.

Even the fire from the Xiongnu attack did not make him feel the slightest bit about leaving.

But today, the mansion did not go to the Taoist temple, but invited someone to the mansion.

How could Ge Hong not be surprised by such a strange move?

What is this important, do you want to talk to him in detail?

The footsteps sounded, and Liang Feng stepped into the main hall.

Dressed in official uniform, with a solemn face.

It’s been a long time since I’ve seen him dressed up like this, Ge Hong got agitated and stood up: “Fu Jun!”

Liang Feng tucked his sleeves and was sitting on the main seat: “Ge Lang, please take a seat.”

There was no name for him. , but used the name “Ge Lang”.

Ge Hong was even more puzzled, and sat back: “I dare to ask the mansion to invite Hong to come, but

there is something wrong ?”

General Bo, have you ever thought about becoming an official?”

Ge Hong did not expect to hear such a question.

He does have the title of general.

He had made military exploits in his hometown before, and the court rewarded him as General Fubo.

However, because of the exclusion of fellow villagers and his own background, Ge Hong resolutely took the crown, left the military, and went to Luoyang to seek the Tao.

Then came the Shangdang.

He only briefly mentioned some of these things, but the other party never meant to invite him to the curtain, instead he did his best to help him concentrate on his research.

If it was a different person, Ge Hong might feel that the other party was despising his talent, and he only wanted to say Dan.

But Liang Taishou is not such a person.

On the contrary, the man has a heartfelt admiration for all his research.

Not because of his background, not because of his words, but only because of his ideals.

The way he really wanted and was obsessed with it.

Such a person is enough to know himself.

Because of this, Ge Hong, who has always been taciturn, gradually opened his heart.

Not only did he discuss Pill Dao and Items with the other party, but he even occasionally talked about the ideas in his heart.

The appearance of the Chongwen Museum and the library made him see another method of selecting materials.

Don’t stick to external things, only recognize talents and virtues.

If it is promoted and used by the court, can a southerner like him be able to enter the court in an upright manner, instead of being rejected by the Zhongzheng system and ridiculed and belittled by the northerners who occupy the court?

However, Ge Hong never thought of recommending himself to Liang Feng, just because he understood that what the mansion needed was another talent from him.

A talent that will not be valued by others, but can save countless lives.

In order for more people to live and live in peace, he cares about whether he is an official or not.

But today, Fu Jun actually asked him that!

His heart beat faster, Ge Hong opened his mouth: “I…”

Do I want to be an official?

The clumsy side of words prevailed.

Ge Hong was speechless, not knowing how to answer.

Looking at the other party’s expression, Liang Feng already knew the answer: “I want to recommend Ge Lang as the county magistrate and settle the party.

”

Although the official is not big, but if you are well-positioned, it is very likely that you will be promoted and transferred to other official positions.

This is not like General Fubo, just a general with a miscellaneous title, but a civilian who can govern a place!

Can he do it?

In other words, is he willing to give up the Taoist temple where he can settle down and become a local official?

After pondering for a long time, Ge Hongcai said: “Does the mansion need me as an official?”

“Exactly.” Facing Ge Hong’s question, Liang Feng answered simply, “Shangdang is now in troubled times and lacks talents. Ge Lang I have been with me for a year, and I also know that Ge Lang is talented and has great courage. He is the good talent I need most.”

In his words, there was no shyness, and he said it sincerely and decisively.

Ge Hong couldn’t help but heat up in his chest: “What about Taoism?”

Do you want to give up all the experiments that are going on now?

“If it is possible, I also hope that Ge Lang can hold several positions. However, since things are urgent, we can only choose one. However, in Taoism, I will stay for Ge Lang, and I will let those Taoists continue to study. Take it easy.” Liang Feng said simply.

Is there a more sincere invitation than this?

The warmth in Ge Hong’s chest was even stronger.

This Liangfu Jun is different from any official he has ever seen.

He respected his hobbies, admired his talents, and even pushed open the door, giving him a glimpse of the avenues he had never seen before.

Now, he is begging for each other and wants to make him an official.

Can he refuse such a request?

Ge Hong asked himself, not to mention him, I am afraid that others will not be able to refuse.

Taking a deep breath, Ge Hong said, “Thank you for not giving up, Hong is willing to give it a try!”

Hearing Ge Hong’s answer, Liang Feng didn’t show a smile on his face, but became more awe-inspiring: “Fortunately, Ge Lang agreed, but this county is unusual. It’s called Yangyi.”