Steel Dynasty - Chapter 547

[Chapter 547 Above the Moon]

“Your Highness.”

Walking through Bowen College, students coming and going kept saluting Xiao Ming, and Xiao Ming couldn’t help but return the salute along the way.

This time he came to Bowen College not to check the learning status of the students. As the number of students in the college increased, he no longer cared about this issue, because as the number of students increased, the competition among the students also became greater and greater. If these students If you are not enterprising, you will be eliminated if you fail to pass the semi-annual assessment and lose the opportunity to study at Bowen College.

This is not because Xiao Ming is cruel, but because all students at Bowen College receive free board and lodging and a basic monthly salary. It can be said that he is supporting these students. Therefore, unlike modern colleges and universities, He doesn’t raise trash.

If they cannot pass the most basic assessment, they will not be eligible to enjoy these benefits. After all, his assessment is only a test paper of the current year’s level. As long as he can answer 70% of the questions correctly, he will pass the assessment. At the same time, in addition to the traditional written examination, there are Practical assessment.

For example, students from the School of Chemistry and the School of Physics must be able to complete some experiments independently, and their practical ability to apply what they have learned is tested.

In the assessment in the first half of the year, Bowen College eliminated more than thirty students who were ignorant and incompetent, which seriously irritated other students. All students who entered Bowen College also took knowledge seriously and did not dare to muddle around in the Hanging out in college.

Under the protection of the guards, Xiao Ming went directly to the school of Astronomy Academy. This group of students were recruited by Xiao Ming from among the people. After passing the basic assessment and proving that they had some simple understanding of the stars, they officially became the members of Bowen Academy. students.

“Common people join your highness.”

There are only seven people in the school, and these seven people are of the same age, ranging from sixteen to sixty years old.

But he doesn’t care about age. His purpose is to tear apart the veil of feudal superstition, as long as they can help him establish basic scientific understanding among the people.

“No courtesy.” Xiao Ming smiled.

It was already evening when he came this time, so it was natural to choose this time to come because it was almost the middle of the month. This is the time of the month when the moon is roundest, largest, and most easily observed by astronomical telescopes.

If he wants to get rid of the feudal ignorance among the people, he must first get rid of the ignorance in the hearts of these seven people, because these seven people only know about the starry sky from books such as divination, and they are very familiar with things like disaster stars and evil stars.

The old man who headed the seven people was the most eloquent. His name was Yan Zhengyi. He used to be a fortune teller who set up a stall on the streets of Qingzhou. Later, he learned from the newspaper that Xiao Ming needed someone who knew astrology, so he came forward. I hope to be a staff member in Prince Qi’s palace.

Because of the idea of divine right of kings, generally speaking, both feudal kings and dignitaries have people who are proficient in astrology around them. Before the war, these people will also be asked to deduce the astrology to predict the bad luck.

“Is His Highness leaving us here just so that I can judge the bad luck for His Highness tonight?” Yan Zhengyi’s face swelled with a smile. He was already sixty-five this year. When Xiao Ming selected him, he suddenly Xiao Ming exclaimed that he was Jiang Taigong who met King Zhou Wen, making Xiao Ming dumbfounded.

Before Xiao Ming could speak, Yan Zheng raised his eyes and looked at the sky that was gradually darkening. At this time, a full moon had risen from the east. He followed Hu Xu and said: “Your Highness, the main star of the Palace of Life is Ziwei Star. This Ziwei The star is an emperor star, which shows that His Highness is an emperor. After the Chang’an Rebellion, the Ziwei star became brighter and even obscured the stars. This shows that His Highness is the hero of the world and has an unlimited future. “

“Hahaha…” No. Xiao Ming felt comfortable not saying what Yan Zhengyi said, but Yan Zhengyi definitely couldn’t tell that he came from a different time and space.

The Ziwei star mentioned by Yan Zheng is also called the North Star. It is the main star of the Ursa Minor constellation, and the Big Dipper revolves around it in all seasons.

If the sky is compared to a funnel, then Ziwei Star is the top of the funnel. This kind of Ziwei star surrounded by stars is compared to Ziwei’s fate.

According to the range of the stars, he is the head of a family when he is born at home, and he is the king of a country when he is born. Yan Zhengyi is using this method to deceive him.

Seeing Xiao Ming so happy, Yan Zhengyi also laughed in agreement. In his opinion, what he said was right.

But when the two of them were laughing, one of the young men said disdainfully: “Your Highness, this purple star is just a star, and it has nothing to do with destiny. As Chen Sheng and Wu Guang said, princes and generals have a certain kind of love. This is what all dynasties claim to be.” There are many people in Ziwei, but those who can become the masters of the world are all talented and powerful. “

“Huang Yanqing, what nonsense are you talking about!” Yan Zhengyi’s expression suddenly changed, “You dare to slander this thing passed down from your ancestors. “

Xiao Ming put away his smile, looked at the fat young man and said, “This theory of astrology is the science of emperors. Why do you criticize it so much?”

“Because His Highness is not looking for me for divination, but for divination. It’s for astrology, and His Highness’s Bowen Academy is also famous for its unique knowledge. If His Highness needs celebrities, there is no need to look for them among the people. There are people who are proficient in astrology among the famous people in the world.” Huang Yanqing said slowly.

Hearing this, Xiao Ming nodded. Huang Yanqing was a smart man, and what he said just now proved that he did not agree with the stance of Yan Zhengyi, a bastard.

“Well, you are right. This king came to you not for horoscopes, but to let you truly understand what the stars in the sky are?” Xiao Ming said lightly.

Yan Zhengyi’s expression changed. It was the same as this liar. Every liar knew that what he was telling was a lie, but he wanted others to believe it. This Yan Zhengyi had only read two photo books, and he didn’t believe what he was saying. .

Now that Xiao Ming said it bluntly, he suddenly laughed, saying it was not true, and it was not true even if he didn’t say it.

Glancing at Yan Zhengyi, who was restrained, Xiao Ming looked at the rising moon. Then Xiao Ming said to the seven people: “Follow me.”

Then he led the seven people outside the school. At this time, Zhao Long Zhao Hu has pointed his astronomical telescope at the moon.

Seeing the telescope, all seven people looked puzzled. At this time, Xiao Ming stepped forward to adjust the telescope and said to Huang Yanqing: “Come and see what the moon looks like in your eyes?”

Huang Yanqing was generous and not restrained at all. He walked over and looked at it according to Xiao Ming’s instructions, and suddenly said: “Why is this almost like a pockmarked face? Is this the moon?”

“Yes, this is it. The moon in the sky.” Xiao Ming smiled.

Taking advantage of this opportunity, Xiao Ming taught the seven people the basic knowledge of the moon, the earth, and the solar system. As Xiao Ming explained, pictures flashed through the minds of the seven people, allowing them to see something that shocked them. The truth about the world.

“Okay, this is what I want to tell you. If you can accept it, stay. If you can’t accept it, you can leave on your own. I will not make things difficult for you.”

(End of Chapter)