Mohist Tang

“Yesterday you bombed the city wall with Gunpowder, and the entire ground shook. This feeling is almost the same as an earthquake. I want to know whether the earthquake is a warning from the sky or the underground is like a Gunpowder Things exist.” Li Shimin took a deep breath.

Since ancient times, people call the incomprehensible phenomenon the meaning of heaven. However, since Mo Dun appeared, it has been cracked and overcome many times. Li Shimin naturally found Mo Dun’s head.

Mo Dun suddenly realized what Li Shimin meant. Since various natural disasters have been overcome, coupled with Day of Heavenly Dog Feasts cracking, the only thing that can restrain the imperial power is the earthquake. In addition, Li Shimin felt the same feeling as the earthquake yesterday, and naturally became suspicious in his heart.

Mo Dun was immediately caught in a dilemma. He naturally knew the theory of earthquakes. It was just that earthquakes occurred on the surface and could not even be predicted by later generations. Not to mention the technology of Tang Dynasty. Mo Dun knew it and could not confirm it. .

And once he said the theory of the earthquake, the imperial power lost the final restriction and became a rare beast. He could not predict at all. Of course, the consequences of deceiving Li Shimin were equally serious.

Li Shimin did not urge, but waited quietly.

Mo Dun clenched the teeth, stepping forward and said: “The earthquake is hidden deep underground. It is unpredictable and unprovable. Although the Mohist Family has records, it is only a guess. This result is the Mohist Family. The sages of the Mohist Family can’t believe it, let alone some ordinary masters.”

An earthquake is not like a lunar eclipse. Although it is far away, it can be observed with naked eye, but The earthquake happened underground, and there was no way to guess. Mo Dun took a shot first to avoid disappointment of Li Shimin.

Li Shimin said solemnly: “But its okay, I just want an explanation.”

Mo Dun nodded said: “The Mohist Family is based on mechanics. The earthquake happened. Mountains bursting and ground splitting, mountains and rivers are cut off, houses collapsed, and strong earthquakes far away should feel shaken thousands of miles away. Isnt this a force? Its just that this force is too huge, far beyond ordinary peoples imagination thats all.”

Li Shimin nodded, it is this kind of power that is too great to be awe-inspiring, and is called the will of heaven.

Mozi _Tianzhi Zhong said: “The emperor is good, and the heaven can reward it; the emperor is violent, and the heaven can punish it.” Even if the emperor is the emperor, the heaven can reward and punish, and the heaven rewards and punishes. Means earthquake is one of the most serious.

“Such astonishing strength of Heaven, how can it be done by manpower, but after the youngster used Gunpowder, he has vaguely guessed.” Mo Dun said in a condensed voice.

Li Shimin’s face suddenly became serious, staring at Mo Dun firmly.

“The youngster believes that earthquakes are not a celestial aspiration, and are also a natural phenomenon like Day of Heavenly Dog Feast.” Mo Dun affirmed.

“What is your basis?” Li Shimin said hoarsely.

Mo Dun thought for a while and analyzed: “First of all, earthquakes mostly occur in mountainous areas, and their distribution is very regular. If Your Majesty lists the locations of earthquakes recorded in the past dynasties, you will find that earthquakes occurred. The location is like a belt, and there are few other areas. Or none at all.”

Li Shimin’s heart moved, if so, I’m afraid there will be a big problem.

Mo Dun said again: “If it is really a punishment from the heavens, then why doesn’t the heaven punish Ch_ng’n directly, or the surrounding areas? Isn’t this kind of punishment the most effective, but the earthquake But most of them are far beyond a thousand li.”

Li Shimin nodded, this is indeed a doubt.

“According to the Mohist Family’s guess, what caused the earthquake? Is there a mineral buried underground like a Gunpowder?” Li Shimin asked solemnly. The ingredients of Gunpowder, Sulphur and Saltpeter, are both Mineral. No wonder Li Shimin would guess like this.

Mo Dun shook his head and said: “Naturally not. When the Mohist Family observes earthquakes, they often cause ground cracks. Based on this, it is inferred that the cause of the earthquake is likely to be caused by the fracture of the underground rock layer.

“The fracture of a rock layer can cause an earthquake. “Li Shimin frowns saying, this reason is too simple, it makes him a little unacceptable.

Mo Dun nodded, looked around, suddenly saw a pot of familiar potted plants, a step forward to take it Pull it out.

Li Shimin’s face twitched. This potted plant was the one that Mo Dun survived when he demonstrated the management of the Yellow River, but in the end he has not escaped Mo Dun’s poisonous hand.

Mo Dun stretched out his hand to remove the branches of the potted plant, picked up the main stem, held it with both hands, and suddenly applied force, the main stem of the potted plant broke in the middle with a bang.

“Your Majesty, please see, this It is the force generated when it breaks. “Mo Dun handed the broken half of the potted trunk to Li Shimin.

“This is the cause of the earthquake! “Li Shimin looked at Mo Dun with a bad face. This youngster ruined his beloved potted plant, but gave him such an answer.

Mo Dun said without shame: “Yes, a branch The breaking force is naturally very small, but if a persons hand is placed on the broken place, he can still feel pain, but what if a tree trunk held by one person breaks? “

Li Shimin feels awe-inspiring, that kind of strength may be able to kill a person.

“According to the Mohist Family’s investigation, there are rocks under the soil, Your Majesty, imagine the following , If a dozen or more li thick rocks break, how much force will be generated. “Mo Dun said excitedly.

Li Shimin immediately eyes shined. He believes Mo Dun’s statement this time that apart from the soil under the ground is stone, perhaps only this explanation can answer the cause of the earthquake!

“It turns out that there is really no ambition. “Li Shimin suddenly rejoiced, feeling as if a big rock had been removed in his heart, and it was refreshed.

Mo Dun suddenly sighed: “Of course, this kind of speculation is impossible to confirm. After all, the earthquake is Underground, dont say I dont know where an earthquake will occur, even after an earthquake, its impossible to go further to confirm. “

Li Shimin’s face suddenly darkened. Although he had already broken the celestial and human senses, he knew that he told Mo Dun, even if he said the theory of this set of principles. Old stubbornness is also impossible to accept.

The secret of Day of Heavenly Dog Feast only needs to wait until the first day of May to reach the Dabai world. However, the spread of earthquakes may also be arduous.

“Okay, step back! Dont tell anyone about todays matter. “Li Shimin looked at the map and coldly said.

Now the most important thing for Great Tang is the West Expedition. Before the end of the West Expedition, there can be no negligence. Li Shimin doesn’t want to catch fire in the backyard at this time.

“The minister understands! “Mo Dun nodded, bow and retreat.

After Mo Dun retreated, Li Shimin clapped his hands and Pang De walked in from outside the temple in an instant.

“Your Majesty has What orders! “Pang De said.

Li Shimin said: “Prince of Wei once told me that he wanted to write a book on Geography of mountains and rivers, and to rectify my name for the Great Tang mountain range. It is indeed a piece of loyalty. Go down, reward a thousand taels of silver, and 100 scrolls of Library as a reward. “

Mo Dun never thought that the famous Description Encompassing the Earth of Li Tai would be born early because of him.