General Qin

"Junhou, this...is this really something that Gongshuzi researched in the past?"

In the Shaofu's official office, the white-haired leader Qin Mo, Xiang Lidun, was holding the paper in his hands that was shaking.

Next to him stood a fat Zhuxia Shi. It was Zhang Cang who had accepted the emperor's order and came to compile the Book of Workers and Farmers with Marquis Wugong. He was also surprised.

"Absolutely true."

Zhao Tuo nodded seriously.

He said: "There is a saying in the Mo Jing that 'when a scene arrives at noon, there is an end and a length of scene, it is said that it is at the end', and there is also 'strength, which is called weight'. This is exactly the principle of optics and mechanics that Mozi has discovered. After Gongshuzi failed in the battle with Mozi in the past, he felt depressed and determined to study this aspect more deeply on the basis of Mozi and surpass Mozi."

"Therefore, over the past two hundred years, through the explorations of Gongshuzi and his successors in the past dynasties, more fruitful results have been achieved based on Mohist optics and mechanics, and even a series of theories of physics, such as thermal science and acoustics, have been explored."

"too strong!"

Zhang Cang praised: "According to what Junhou said, Mozi developed small hole imaging, and its principle is to use the linear propagation of light. Gongshuzi further studied and discovered the refraction and diffraction phenomena of light, so he With the invention of the telescope. In addition, Gongshuzi also studied the propagation principle of sound, discovered the echo phenomenon, and then created a speaker that can amplify sound. He also studied density, temperature and other issues to improve smelting technology .”

"Oh my god, this male loser is truly a god!"

With every compliment from Zhang Cang, Xiang Lidun, a heir to the Moh family, turned paler.

Who is Gongshu Zi Luban?

A craftsman who was defeated by Mozi two hundred years ago. Although he was famous and created powerful war instruments such as ladders and hooks, he has always existed as a loser in the Mohist classics.

Lu Ban is a clown used to set off Mohist morality.

But with the birth of Zhao Tuo, everything changed.

First, the giant cannon showed its power in the Battle of Yan, showing a terrifying power that surpassed all weapons of this era. Then paper, the three treasures of the cavalry, the telescope, and other kinds of creations such as the treadmill, the water bucket, the bellows, etc. appeared one after another.

Each of these things has magical effects.

With the support of the emperor, paper-making workshops have been opened all over the world, and officials in every county are using paper to write and transcribe and handle official business.

The three treasures of cavalry played a huge role in the Northern Expedition and have been equipped on all the cavalry of the Qin State. I heard that even the barbarians outside the Great Wall were using wood strips, leather and other materials to imitate them.

As for other things that can improve productivity and efficiency, they are constantly being promoted throughout the world under the power of the government.

The world uses public goods!

And what about these descendants of Mozi who had defeated Gongshuzi?

I’m afraid no one will mention it in a few years.

Xiang Li sighed secretly.

They, the Western Mo, have been serving the Qin State and are under the control of the Shaofu.

Therefore, when Wugong Hou created those Gongshu creations, they, the Mohists, also participated in it and contributed a lot of effort, fully aware of the magic of those creations.

However, despite being amazed, the Mohists still tried their best to maintain their dignity.

"No matter how great Lu Ban is, he is just a craftsman. He can create wonderful things, but he has no written books and no systematic explanation. He is not as good as Mozi in this regard."

This is the rhetoric that Mohists often use to comfort themselves.

But today, the last dignity of Mozi's disciples was shattered by what Zhao Tuo wrote.

Optics, mechanics, acoustics, thermal...

Each system is explained in detail and has corresponding examples.

Zhao Tuo has even used some of these principles to create giant cannons, trumpets, telescopes and other objects, proving the correctness and practicality of Gongshuzi's research through practice.

"Gongshuzi devoted himself to studying the principles of all things, discovering, researching, summarizing, and finally applying them to practical applications. Gongshuzi's idea is to create practical artifacts that can help all people in the world and truly improve things by thoroughly understanding the principles of all things. The life of all peoples!”

Marquis Wugong's voice still echoed in Xianglidun's mind.

They, the Mohists, had ridiculed Gongshuzi before and left no systematic theory or guiding ideology.

Now, listening to what Wu Gonghou said, Gongshuzi's ideological level is so high!

He actually wants to use physical objects to improve the lives of all people. This is truly caring about the world.

Xianglidun looked complicated and whispered: "Since Gongshuzi's lineage has such a heritage, why has it been silent for the past two hundred years? Since he has thoughts for the people of the world, Gongshu's descendants can use water turbines, bellows and other things to benefit the country. Come up with good things that benefit the people and benefit the world."

Zhao Tuo shook his head and said: "I don't know the specific situation. It may be that the Gongshu people saw the disputes and wars among the countries in the world, and they had mastered various military and national weapons. They thought that giving them away might cause a bigger war and make the world The people are suffering even more, so they have been silent. Perhaps they want to wait for a situation like Qin that can unify the world. "

Zhao Tuo gave a "guessed" answer, which left people speechless. After all, Zhao Tuo even said he didn't know clearly.

Xianglidu's expression changed again and again, and finally he sighed: "Gongshuzi is a wise man. It seems that some of the contents of our Mohist classics need to be revised."

After saying that, Xiang Lidun saluted Zhao Tuo again and said: "The emperor has issued an order to start the Gong Study and compile a book of hundreds of Gongs. In this matter, we Mohists will definitely assist you with all our efforts and carry forward the methods of Gongshuzi and Mozi."

Zhao Tuo smiled.

The reason why he talked so much to Xiang Lidun was precisely because Qin Mo belonged to the top group of physics talents in the world.

The Mohists were not only great at inventions and manufacturing, but the Mohist school they inherited contained early physical theories in optics and mechanics, which made it easier for them to accept the knowledge developed by Zhao Tuo. He can help Zhao Tuo compile textbooks on engineering and serve as a teacher in the newly established engineering school.

Zhao Tuo believed that the Mohists would work very hard because the textbooks compiled would contain physics-related content in the Mohist Scriptures. To a certain extent, it is the government that helps them promote their doctrine and carry it forward.

With Qin Mo at the head of Xiang Lidun and Zhang Cang, who was proficient in mathematics, the contents written by Zhao Tuo from the Gongshu fragments were quickly sorted out and compiled into a book called "Physics". Work textbook.

"Physics is the principle of all things."

When the textbook was compiled, Zhang Cang stroked the word "physics" written on the paper and praised: "What a good name from Junhou. It's just two words, but it contains everything."

Inclusive of everything?

Zhao Tuo smiled slightly and said in his heart that this was not even close.

The Baigong textbook compiled this time is mainly based on the physics that Zhao Tuo learned in middle school in his previous life.

It is divided into five parts: acoustics, optics, mechanics, thermal science, and miscellaneous science.

It is mainly about junior high school content and is not complicated.

Thanks to compulsory education and a large number of question-and-answer tactics, Zhao Tuo remembered most of these things, so it was not difficult to reproduce them.

As for miscellaneous subjects, it includes part of the content of magnetism and materials, as well as a large number of examples of equipment manufacturing.

If people in this era study the entire physics textbook carefully and then pass the corresponding practical and theoretical assessments, they will definitely become an outstanding craftsman with scientific literacy.

It is definitely better to place these people as engineers, engineers and other officials in charge of various industries in counties and counties than to many laymen who rely on their titles.

There are many benefits to doing this. It can not only improve Qin's national power, but also make the spread of science and technology faster.

More importantly, Zhao Tuo compiled a systematic physics textbook, which was officially supported and promoted by the imperial court, and was studied by craftsmen all over the world.

If we say that the optics and mechanics in "Mo Jing" are the seeds of science.

So Zhao Tuo planted a strong sapling this time.

Zhao Tuo looked at the physics textbook in his hand again and whispered in his heart.

"Physics originated in China."

"Science will be born in Great Qin!"