A group of scientists were also whistling excitedly.
Because, through Gurney's confirmation, they knew that the Great War King was not as superficial as ordinary people.
Not only is he enlightened, he is even three points better than scientists in some aspects.
The most important thing is that this war king really gives money.
Not just talk.
One thousand taels of silver, he gave it as he was told.
Leng Youxue asked Yan Qi: "What are you talking about?"
Yan Qi told Leng Youxue about Gurney’s research results.
Leng Youxue looked at Yan Qi in surprise: "The earth is round, and you actually believe it. Are you stupid? If the earth is round, how come I didn't discover it? The earth is obviously flat. , that Westerner said that the earth is round, there is no basis at all."
Yan Qi smiled slightly and asked Leng Youxue: "How can it be unfounded that the earth is round? Do you think the moon is round?"
"Hey, this..."
Leng Youxue was startled: "The moon is really round...but...the fact that the moon is round does not prove that the earth is round..."
She is still tough-talking.
Yan Qi gave another example: "When fishermen go out to sea, two fishing boats are three miles apart and cannot see each other's hulls, but the distance of three miles is within sight. Can you explain the reason? If it is not a circle Yes, how can it have such an effect?"
Leng Youxue was confused: "This... how do I explain this! Then why is the earth in my eyes flat? You explain it."
Yan Qidao: "The reason why the earth looks flat is because it is so big that it makes you doubt your life. When the earth is infinite, you are too small. If you are small, you take it for granted that the earth is flat. This is It's like an ant crawling on a huge stone ball. This ant naively thinks that the stone ball is round."
Leng Youxue was very angry. She pinched Yan Qi's waist secretly, lowered her voice and said angrily: "You dare to call me an ant? Are you crazy? Just wait and see how I will punish you tonight. "
Yan Qi smiled evilly: "I still don't know who is going to punish whom."
Leng Youxue's cheeks turned red: "I won't obey you. Whoever gives in first will lose."
Yan Qiyi raised his eyebrows: "It's a deal."
Leng Youxue hummed proudly: "It's a deal."
Gurney watched Yan Qi and Leng Youxue arguing. He couldn't understand anything, so he took the banknote and left.
Yan Qi waved to Gurney: "Don't leave yet."
Gurney said: "Master Yan, what else can you do?"
Yan Qidao: "You said that the earth is round, which is correct. You said that the earth revolves around the sun, which is also correct. However, you said that the sun is the center of space, which is incorrect."
When Gurney heard this, he immediately became excited: "Master Yan, are you questioning my science?"
Yan Qidao: "This is not a question, I am trying to clarify your doubts! There are more than ten thousand stars in the sky as far as the eye can see. But just because the earth revolves around the sun, can you deduce that all the planets revolve around the sun? ? Does this logic make sense?"
Gurney was stunned for a moment: "This...this..."
Yan Qi said very freely: "Let me tell you, there are eight planets in the solar system. According to the distance from the sun, from near to far, they are Mercury, Venus, Earth, Mars, Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, Neptune, and one Pluto is not a planet, but a dwarf planet. These eight planets, plus a number of satellites, make up the solar system."
"All the planets in the solar system revolve around the sun, and the sun is their center."
"But that's all. In the vast universe, the solar system is inferior to even ants. Who does the solar system revolve around? The answer is the Milky Way. The solar system revolves around the vast Milky Way."
"Then does the Milky Way include the entire space? The answer is no. Besides the Milky Way, there are many, many galaxies, such as the Andromeda Galaxy, the Ursa Major Galaxy, the Little Bear Galaxy, etc. Compared with these galaxies, the Milky Way looks like an ant. elephant."
"In short, the universe is infinitely large and there are infinite galaxies. Gurney, just follow what I just said and study astronomy."
These words shocked Gurney.
His face turned purple and he stared at Yan Qi, trembling all over: "Teacher, Mr. Yan is my science tutor."
Gurney was shocked by Yan Qi's words and excitedly recognized Yan Qi as his science mentor.
Those scientists were also shocked by Yan Qi.
Unexpectedly, the arrogant Gurney actually recognized Yan Qi as his mentor.
It can be seen how powerful this Master Yan is.
Yan Qi laughed.
There is no way, in this era, the understanding of astronomy is really limited.
If he casually talks about astronomical knowledge, it would be shocking in this world.
There is no other way but to gradually popularize it.
Yan Qi understood that he was just taking advantage of the situation.
His understanding of astronomy was nothing more than standing on the shoulders of giants.
These studies were not done by myself.
Gurney, however, was a professional astronomer.
Popularizing this scientific knowledge to Gurney must have greatly touched Gurney and saved him from making many detours.
Victoria was also surprised by Yan Qi's scientific talent.
"Master Yan should not be a high official. He should study astronomy. If he studies astronomy, he will definitely become the greatest astronomer."
…
Yan Qi didn’t want to discuss astronomy anymore.
Although this knowledge is very important, it cannot be applied for a while.
What he needs now is knowledge that can be realized.
Yan Qi asked Western scientists: "Are there any who study physics? And there are concrete results."
"have!"
A bearded scientist couldn't wait to stand up: "Hello, Mr. Yan, my name is Peter, and I study aerodynamics."
"Pneumatics? This knowledge is very practical."
Yan Qi asked Peter: "What research do you have?"
Pete said: "I am studying steam engines. Look, this is the steam engine model I am studying."
Peter took out a steam engine model and a stack of drawings from his pocket.
He placed the steam engine on the table like a treasure: "Master Yan, please look, this is the steam engine model I am studying. My overall idea is to convert the thermal energy of steam into mechanical energy. With the steam engine, we can replace the work of cattle and horses. "
"However, my theory of converting thermal energy of steam engines into mechanical energy is defined as violating the doctrine, and I am a heretic, so..."
"Steam engine model?"
When Yan Qi heard this, he immediately became excited. This thing is very practical.
He waved his hand to Peter: "Come and receive the reward. One thousand taels of silver notes. Take it. No, I'll give you two thousand taels."
Peter held the two thousand taels of silver notes and danced excitedly: "Master Yan, do you think it is right for me to convert thermal energy into mechanical energy?"
Yan Qidao: "Of course it's correct, it's extremely correct. I'm telling you, Pete, study this steam engine carefully. Don't always make the model, but make the real thing as soon as possible. Let me open my eyes, haha!"
