Guo Shoujing can be said to be an all-round scientist. In the present words, he is a multi-disciplinary and interdisciplinary scientific genius. His great contribution to the history of ancient science and technology in China is unimaginable, unprecedented and unprecedented.
He is known as the first scientist in Yuan Dynasty, and the first outstanding scientist in astronomy, water conservancy, geography, mathematics and mechanical engineering in China and even the whole world in the 3rd century.
Guo Shoujing, a native of Xingtai, was a famous scientist in Yuan Dynasty. He is Taishiling, and also a university student of Zhao Wen Guild. He is called "Guo Taishi" in the world. He formulated the Calendar of Time Service, repaired the ancient canal of Xixia, and presided over water conservancy projects such as the Dadu River in the Yuan Dynasty.
Brief introduction of Guo Shoujing.
Born in Hebei, which was occupied by Jin Guo at that time, he was diligent and eager to learn, and he showed his edge when he was young. Unfortunately, his father died young and was raised by his grandfather Guo Rong, who was a famous scholar in the Jin and Yuan Dynasties, familiar with the Five Classics, astronomy and mathematics, and good at water conservancy technology. Under the influence of his grandfather, Guo Shoujing was interested in natural science and water conservancy construction since he was a child.
He learned a lot from Kublai Khan's important counselor and great scholar Liu. After Kublai Khan went south, Guo Shoujing was recommended to the local governor of Tuotuo Xingtai, who was ordered to participate in the planning and design of water conservancy projects in this area and repair the damaged whole river system.