parentshiftbook Chapter 857: The World Map Released To The Public [Please Subscribe, Please Subscribe In Full]
Chapter 857: The World Map Released To The Public [Please Subscribe, Please Subscribe In Full]
In early May of the 21st year of Hongwu, Prince Zhu Biao, Zhu Xi, Zhu Fan, Zhu Di and other princes who had been campaigning against Japan for more than a year in the east, as well as Duke Feng Sheng of Song Dynasty, Duke Tang He of Xin State, Duke Fu Youde of Ying State, etc. All the princes finally returned to Yingtian Mansion.
In order to express his approval, Zhu Yuanzhang personally led hundreds of civil and military officials to greet him ten miles away from Yingtian Mansion.
In this regard, all the civil and military officials in the court had no opinions.
After all, from last year to now, the gold, silver and brass shipped back to the Ming Dynasty ship after ship every month are so delicious.
Moreover, after the Japanese country was pacified and completely integrated into the Ming Dynasty, such income from gold, silver and brass could last at least two to three hundred years.
With so much gold, silver and brass income, let alone just ten miles out of the city to meet him, even if it is twenty, thirty, or even a hundred miles out of the city, it is still reasonable.
After that, it was time to reward the civil servants and generals who conquered the Japanese country eastward.
This time Zhu Yuanzhang was not stingy. Although he did not award the title of Duke, he still awarded the title of Marquis to twelve people in one breath.
In addition, the official positions of other civil servants and generals who were not ennobled were at least promoted by one or two ranks, and at most by three or four ranks.
As for other ordinary soldiers who were not promoted or knighted, Zhu Yuanzhang also received bounties and silver.
Generally speaking, the soldiers who conquered Japan this time were basically satisfied with the rewards they received.
Afterwards, Zhu Yuanzhang gave all the soldiers who returned from the Eastern Expedition a rare seven-day holiday so that they could go home and have a good rest.
Of course, the main purpose is to let the princes Zhu Biao, Zhu Xi, Zhu Gang, Zhu Di and other princes have a good rest.
It was not until mid-May that all the soldiers returned to their respective positions.
The princes Zhu Biao, Zhu Di, Zhu Fan, Zhu Di and other princes also went to court again after having a closed-door meeting with Zhu Yuanzhang.
Above the Fengtian Hall, Zhu Yuanzhang was dressed in the majestic and solemn imperial crown, sitting on the throne.
Below them, the seven princes, Prince Zhu Biao, King of Qin Zhu Xi, King of Jin Zhu Fan, King of Yan Zhu Di, King of Zhou Zhu Ji, King of Chu Zhu Zhen, and King of Qi Zhu Su, are also wearing the same majestic crown prince's crown.
Standing on the royal steps of the Dan Palace, he looked down at all the civil and military officials from a high position.
And below the princes Zhu Biao, Zhu Di, Zhu Fan, Zhu Di and other princes, there was Yan Changqing wearing a vest with the identity of Yu Sheng Boyi.
Further below Yan Changqing, there are hundreds of civil and military officials headed by the Ten Kingdom Dukes and the Six Ministries and Nine Ministers, arranged on both sides.
In front of a crowd of civil and military officials, a huge world map three meters wide was hung by Deputy Chief Wang Mi.
Looking at the puzzled expressions of the civil and military officials below, Prince Zhu Biao took a step forward and said to Yan Changqing, who was wearing a vest with the identity of Yu Sheng Boyi:
"Please also ask Boyi to explain this world map to everyone."
Yan Changqing nodded, then took the about two-meter-long green bamboo branch handed over by the chamberlain, pointed it on the world map and said:
"Four years ago, His Majesty made me a saint. The ministers asked me what great achievements I had made that could make me a saint."
"His Majesty did not say so directly at the time, but told Zhuji that he would know in five years."
"Now I can tell you that my greatest achievement as a Saint is that I calculated the size of this world!"
"First of all, the world is a ball, or a huge elliptical sphere!"
As soon as Yan Changqing said these words, even one censor couldn't help but said:
“Absurd, how can this world be a ball?!”
"If the world is a ball, then the picture you see when looking far away should be convex, how can it be flat?!!"
“And if a person walks on a sphere, wouldn’t he fall off?!”
"How can we stand on the ground smoothly?!!"
"In my opinion, the world has a round sky and a square place!"
Yan Changqing glanced at the censor who spoke. It was obvious that this censor was a supporter of "Gaitian Theory".
However, Yan Changqing was already prepared for this kind of question, and waved his hand, just as a waiter rolled in a long ball with a diameter of one meter, and at the same time carefully held a few ants and placed them on the ball.
Then, Yan Changqing pointed to the little ant on the ball and explained:
"Humans are like little ants on this sphere. We are much bigger than the sphere, so we can see at a glance that the ants are standing on a sphere from the sidelines."
"But compared to the little ant, it is too small, and its visual range is too small. It can only see an inch or a half of an inch.
"And the inch or half an inch it sees is relatively flat."
"But, actually, you and I both know that where it is at this moment is a round ball."
"In the same way, this world is really too big for human beings. It's so big that even where we can see, we can't see the curved part of the world.
"If you have any doubts about the theory of round earth, you can observe the mountains in the distance through Dongting Lake."
"When the weather is good and there are no clouds blocking the way, choose a distant mountain as your target on Dongting Lake."
"Then if the boats go toward each other, or go against each other, you can find that the distant mountains are emerging little by little, or they are sinking little by little.
"This proves the "Regional Theory"!"
"Or you can use a telescope to observe the masts of ships in the distance, and you will find that when a ship appears in the distance, you must first see the masts of the ships emerging, and then gradually the hulls."
"This can also prove the theory of the round earth!"
"If you don't believe it, you can try it.
"As for why people can stand smoothly and steadily on the ground, it is because gravity attracts everything."
"As for what gravitation is specifically, you can go back to visit the Saint Ban Heng of Science, or borrow relevant textbooks from the Academy of Science for All People. They will talk about what gravitation is, so I won't get confused here."
After briefly refuting the censor, Yan Changqing continued:
"After confirming that the world is a huge sphere, I began to measure the size of the world."
"Because the world is too big to be accurately calculated as an ellipsoid, it can only be calculated as a standard circular sphere for the time being."
"Also because the world is too big, it is impossible to actually measure the size of the world, so I measured the size of the world through triangulation."
"The so-called triangulation method is to determine two observation points in the due south and due north directions. These two observation points are far enough apart [and the distance map of the two locations has been measured in advance."
"Then through the length of the solar shadow at two observation points at noon on the summer solstice, we can further calculate the diameter of the world beneath our feet."
"Then I measured the latitude difference between the two locations using the latitude difference measurement method, and then further calculated the radius of the world beneath our feet based on the latitude difference between the two locations."
"In the end, the results obtained by the two methods are exactly the same, so I can generally confirm that the world under our feet is a huge ellipsoid with a diameter of about 12,700 kilometers!"
"For the specific calculation process, if you are interested, you can also borrow the teaching materials from the Academy of Sciences, which also talks about the specific process and method of determining the size of the world."
After briefly introducing how he measured the size of the world, Yan Changqing once again clicked the green bamboo branch in his hand on the hanging giant world map [and then introduced:
"After measuring the size of the world under our feet, I further observed and calculated that the world under our feet has a total of seven continents, or seven continents."
"For example, the continent where the Ming Dynasty is located, I will temporarily name it "Asia", covers an area of about 44 million square kilometers."
"Europe, which is closely connected to Asia, covers an area of approximately 10 million square kilometers."
“And ‘Africa’, which is connected to ‘Europe’, covers an area of approximately 30 million square kilometers.”
"And the two continents on the right, I tentatively named North America and South America."
“Among them, ‘North America’ covers an area of about 24 million square kilometers, and ‘South America’ covers an area of about 17 million square kilometers. "
"The continent at the bottom, which I will temporarily name as 'Antarctica,' covers an area of approximately 14 million square kilometers. "
"As for the continent above Antarctica, I will temporarily name it Oceania. It covers an area of approximately nine million square kilometers including affiliated islands."
"You don't need to refute the above, because these are things that have been confirmed by the Ming Navy's naval fleet at least a few times and at most more than a dozen voyages to sea."
Yan Changqing's last words successfully silenced all the civil and military officials who were about to speak out to refute, question, and ask questions.
After all, if it has not been confirmed by the Ming Navy fleet, then they can naturally refute, question, and ask questions.
However, the Ming Navy fleet has already explored and determined things. If they refute or question it again, it will be a bit scolding.
Then Yan Changqing's green bamboo fulcrum was located in East Asia on the Asian continent on the world map, and then he said:
"This area, which I will temporarily name East Asia, is the place occupied by the Ming Dynasty today. The general territory is about 10 million to 12 million square kilometers."
After all, compared to the Ming Dynasty in the original history, the current Ming Dynasty not only annexed the Korean Peninsula, but also conquered the Japanese country in the east, and is also gradually advancing towards the northern grasslands. "So the king's territory is larger than the original one, two million square kilometers. It's also a normal thing.
Then Yan Changqing pointed the green bamboo branch in South Asia and continued to introduce:
"I will temporarily name this region South Asia. The entire South Asia region covers an area of about five million square kilometers, accounting for nearly half of the territory of the Ming Dynasty. Moreover, the land in this region is very fertile, and three crops a year are not a problem! "
"I can ask Shennong, the agricultural saint, to vouch for this!"
As soon as they heard that they could ask Shennong, the agricultural saint, to be their guarantee, all the civil and military officials present stared at the South Asian region with bright eyes.
Fertile soil with three crops a year!!!
Which orthodox descendant of China can refuse the land that is harvested three times a year?!!
No, there are absolutely no such descendants of China!!!
If anyone can refuse fertile soil with three crops a year, then he is definitely not an orthodox Chinese descendant.
At that moment, a large group of princes, generals and noble marquises jumped out to invite the battle:
"Your Majesty, I invite you to fight!"
"Your Majesty, we must not miss this fertile land!"
"I am willing to be a pioneer, expand the territory for Your Majesty, and incorporate this blessed land into the Ming Dynasty!"
"Give me one hundred thousand troops and horses, and I will definitely conquer this place for Your Majesty!"
I originally thought that after unifying the world, annexing Goryeo, and pacifying Japan, they, the noble generals and marquises, would be completely unemployed, not to mention that they would be completely unemployed.
It is estimated that in all likelihood, he will have to transfer to go fishing for the imperial court.
As a result, they never expected that there would be such a surprise waiting for them. Fertile soil with three crops a year. Looking at the location on the world map, it seemed that it was not very far from Ming Dynasty.
Work hard and build the concrete road leading to that South Asia first, and then they can still take a taxi to that South Asia.
After conquering South Asia and seizing the fertile soil that is ripe with crops three times a year, then these military generals and noble marquises may be able to get promotions and titles.
Even if you work hard, maybe it’s not impossible to be granted the title of Duke one day!
Looking at the excited civil and military officials, Prince Zhu Biao glanced at the whip-wielding chamberlain. The chamberlain whipped the whip in the air, making a loud noise, and shouted loudly at the same time:
"quiet!"
After hearing the whip-wielding servant's words, all the civil and military officials calmed down again, then straightened their robes and accused each other:
"I have behaved inappropriately. Please forgive me, Your Highness!"
Prince Zhu Biao shook his head and said gently:
"The circumstances are excusable and will not be repeated in the future."
"Please continue to tell Mr. Boyi."
Yan Changqing nodded, and pointed the green bamboo in his hand at the Central Asia region:
"This area, which I will tentatively name 'Central Asia', is where the four great khanates were conferred by the former Yuan Dynasty. However, after years of war and annexation, the four great khanates now have
There are only three khanates left, and one of them is still in danger. "
"The combined territory of these three khanates covers more than 10 million square kilometers, which is no less than that of the Ming Dynasty today."
"And a place that can support the three great khanates will naturally not be a barren place."
Then, Yan Changqing pointed the green bamboo branch in his hand at the North Asia region and said:
"This region, which I will temporarily name as 'North Asia', covers an area of about 13 million square kilometers. It is also a place that is not inferior to the Ming Dynasty today.
"At the same time, apart from the three best black soils in the world, apart from today's Liaodong Plain, the other black soil is located here!"
"It has a huge territory and the most fertile black land. I think I don't need to say more about what this means."
All the civil and military officials below nodded sharply. If they had not violated their etiquette earlier, I am afraid they would have been unable to help but ask questions now.
"And in other continents besides Asia, each has its own advantages."
"For example, North America is where the third black soil in the world is located."
"Another example is South America, where high-yield foods such as potatoes, sweet potatoes and corn originated."
“Another example is the Australian continent in Oceania. Most of the areas are composed of flat plains, especially the eastern and southern regions. The climate and environment are also very suitable for growing food.
"Another example is Europe. Plains are widely distributed and account for a high proportion. The climate is mild and humid. They are also very suitable for planting and living."
"The most important thing is that in addition to the emergence of national civilizations like ours in South Asia, Central Asia and Europe in Asia, other places such as Asia, North Asia, South America,
North America, Oceania and other places are still in the aboriginal stage of the Yuanshi tribe. "
"It's not difficult to conquer them."
After saying that, Yan Changqing glanced at all the civil and military officials who looked thoughtful, then nodded slightly towards Prince Zhu Biao and said with a smile:
"Your Highness, my introduction is finished."
Prince Zhu Biao also responded gently:
"There's Robert Robert."
Then Zhu Yuanzhang's majestic eyes swept across the crowd of civil and military officials below, and said in a deep voice:
"I am announcing something today."
Upon hearing Zhu Yuanzhang's words, all the civil and military officials present looked solemn and waited to listen.
"Combate Zhu Xi as the King of Qin in Europe, immigrate millions of people, and establish a country on the European continent overseas!"
"Female Zhu Fan as the Jin King of North America, immigrate millions of people, establish a kingdom overseas in the North American continent!"
"Feng Zhu Di was the King of Yan in North Asia. He immigrated to millions of people and founded states in North Asia!"
"Female Zhu Zhen as the King of Chu in South America, immigrate millions of people, establish a kingdom overseas in the South American continent!"
"Female Zhu Bo as the King of Qi in Oceania, immigrate millions of people, establish a state in the overseas continent of Oceania!"
Zhu Yuanzhang's series of Jin titles made all civil and military officials dizzy.
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