Qi Xiao said: "From ancient times to the present, we all think that the sky is like a round cover and the land is like a chess game! However, this is actually an extremely ridiculous statement."
"Just think about it, if the land is really like a chess game, then it should have obvious boundaries, but in fact, there are no. Whether it was my voyage to the West or my father's voyage to South America, they did not touch it.
The so-called continental edge. This does not include the nautical explorations of those Westerners. It can be seen that there is no real boundary on the earth."
At this time, someone retorted: "How can the world be so vast that it is beyond the reach of human beings? Even if you study his life, you can only get a glimpse of it. Wouldn't it be ridiculous to make a conclusion based on one spot?"
Qi Xiao shook his head and said: "The elder's words are wrong. Since the time of the great voyage, the footsteps of various empires have already traveled to every corner of the world. How can we say that we only have a glimpse of such a large coverage?
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"Great coverage? What's the proof?"
"Facts serve as a guide!"
"Then...please speak!"
"My dynasty made seven voyages to the Western Ocean, sailing through Taicang to Sumatra, Guri and other countries. When the voyage was the furthest, it even reached the Red Sea. And in the northwest of the Red Sea are the Western powers that we are familiar with. Their voyages started from the mainland.
It set off, passed through the Atlantic Ocean, and finally arrived in South America. And my father brought back overseas cereals from South America. What does this navigation route mean? "
This sudden question confused everyone present.
What does he mean by this?
If you are anxious, take a moment first.
Our route started from the mainland of China and finally reached the Red Sea area; after taking over the baton of navigation, the Westerners explored South America; and our Lord Qi returned from South America and returned to the mainland of China.
If you look at this route in series, you will feel that this is a big circle...
Could it be that the world is a ball?
Otherwise, the explanation makes no sense!
The people present were all outstanding and erudite scholars. They just thought about it for a moment and realized that there was a problem.
Among them, His Majesty the Emperor was watching in secret.
If Qi Xiao's inference is true, the statement that there is a round place becomes untenable.
wrong!
Very wrong!
Everyone, including the emperor, was aware of a serious problem, or a super loophole.
Suppose that the world is a so-called round ball, then wouldn't the people living on the other side of the ball be upside down? If it is upside down, why not fall down?
Regarding this brain-burning problem, Qi Xiao explained the answer calmly: "The reason why it won't fall is because this ball contains a strong adsorption force. It's like a magnet that can pull all the nails in."
They are all attracted to it... Under the force of the strong magnetic field, the discomfort caused by being head-down can be completely offset. In other words, the people living on the other side of the ball are roughly the same as us."
So that’s it~~
I feel like I don’t understand it.
In fact, the lecturer on the stage was half-hearted about this topic. In the multidimensional world, how can there be any upper, lower, left, and right terms?
At this time, someone else retorted: "Mr. Qi, you have never been to the life on the other side. If so, how can you know how the people on the other side feel?"
Qi Xiao rolled his eyes at him and said, "As I said just now, our Qiongzhou fleet once sent a fleet to South America to collect food, and South America is on the other side of the globe. According to those who returned, they
When I stood there, I didn’t feel like I was head down..."
There are facts and basis, and this statement is indeed tenable.
However, some people are still dissatisfied.
For example, Liang Kesheng, the son of Liang Yingzhong, the chief minister of Liang Yingzhong, who was hiding in secret and snooping, scorned this spherical world theory.
He considers himself to be extremely knowledgeable and talented, and his knowledge is by no means inferior to that of a kid like this.
Especially now that there is an opportunity to show one's face in public, it is of course necessary to take the opportunity to show off one's knowledge.
However, what he is facing is his future brother-in-law?
What's there!
My father has told me that when we get along with the Qi family, we must not become soft-hearted because of the close relationship, otherwise, we will suffer a loss.
It is even more important to clearly understand that the so-called political marriage is actually a balance of power, and there is no need to worry about so-called favors.
Under the guidance of this thought, Liang Kesheng quickly understood his position.
Therefore, he asked mercilessly: "Young Master Qi, you are trying to overthrow my Chinese world view with just these patchwork routes. Isn't it a bit ridiculous? Also,
Your magnetic field hypothesis has no basis and is sheer nonsense."
There was a childishness in his voice, and he said it in a very serious tone.
The meaning is naturally self-evident.
Objectively speaking, Qi Xiao Shicai's views are indeed suspected of being pieced together. Therefore, Liang Kesheng's doubts immediately attracted a large number of echoers.
And because he was the son of the chief minister of the cabinet, naturally, the praises started flying.
Who doesn’t know how to carry a sedan chair?
ah……
It feels so good to be in the spotlight!
This situation made Liang Kesheng extremely satisfied.
However, the next second, this wonderful feeling turned stiff.
I just heard a discordant voice floating around saying...
"Who are you? Why don't you tell me your name quickly?"
"What...you don't even know me?"
"There are so many ordinary people, how can I remember to come here?"
"you……"
In fact, Qi Xiao recognized him at first sight, but he was still willing to pretend not to recognize him.
The purpose, of course, is to kill his spirit.
"I am the son of the chief minister of the current cabinet, and so is Liang Kesheng!"
"Oh? It turns out it's Liang Yanei who's arrived. How disrespectful! How disrespectful!"
As soon as these sarcastic words came out, everyone's jaws dropped.
Didn’t the rumors say that the Qi and Liang families had already married Qin and Jin? But judging from what this meant, the relationship between them didn’t seem to be that good!
Liang Kesheng's face turned red when he heard this, and he said in embarrassment: "If you don't say anything else, please answer my question directly."
Qi Xiao glanced at him and said lazily: "For the sake of your humility in asking for advice, I will answer your question."
However, as soon as his words changed, he said in an angry voice: "It's really meaningless to ask and answer questions like this. Why don't we make a bet as a gimmick?"
"What do you mean by this...?"
"Suppose I answered your question reasonably and reasonably, then how about you respect me as a teacher and treat me to a nice meal?"
Isn't this a bet?
Tch! Are you still afraid of me?
Liang Kesheng snorted coldly and said: "Okay! I promise you! However, if your arguments are not convincing, then you also treat me to a good meal and call me teacher! How about that?"
Qi Xiao smiled and said: "Is it rude to come back but not return? Okay, I promise you too!"
