The atmosphere in the court became hotter and hotter.
Emperor Jing calmed down and praised: "Okay! In this case, the responsibility of building the ship will be handed over to the supervision of Yuding City, and someone will be sent to Yuding City immediately."
"In addition, I observed the benefits of firearms the day before yesterday and decided to set up another camp in the capital to practice firearms. It will be called Shenji Camp."
"Feng Jie, please send someone to do this. First draw up a set of regulations for me."
Feng Jie quickly said yes.
Fang Zheng suddenly felt relieved.
The big deal has been decided, and the follow-up will go smoothly.
Just send a letter to Yudingcheng and make detailed arrangements.
Yuding City can basically be regarded as his second base camp, with everyone from top to bottom being his own people and under his control.
Now that the army is fully prepared and ready to go to sea, as long as the court's vision is opened, so many smart people will naturally know what to do.
You don’t have to suffer and be fooled anymore.
At this moment, Emperor Jing suddenly said: "Fang Qing, I was saved by penicillin. This medicine is very effective, but when I asked the doctor in Taoyuan County, he said he didn't know how much it cost. I want to use this medicine as military supplies. ,Is it feasible?"
penicillin? Yesterday I visited various research institutes in the county and I really paid special attention to them.
Fang Zheng paused and said, "Your Majesty, penicillin has a wide range of effects and is indeed feasible."
"However, it is not easy to make medicines, and it is especially difficult to preserve them. In a war, they may lose their effectiveness before they are used, and it may be difficult to equip them to the army in the short term."
"But there is no solution. I have ordered people to open a medical clinic in the capital to use penicillin to treat diseases and save people. In the process, the technology can be improved, and perhaps it will be possible to equip the entire army in the future."
Emperor Jing said with some regret: "Well, everything can't be perfect. Maybe I am too eager to achieve success."
"If the research on penicillin requires funds from the Ministry of Revenue, you should ask for it."
The Ministry of Accounts allocates money?
As soon as Emperor Jing said these words, Fang Zheng's expression showed a hint of realization.
Yes, just leave the research to the royal family or the court.
I am used to taking care of everything, so why do I have to shoulder some things by myself?
Now is the best time!
"Thank you, Your Majesty! But I just suddenly thought of a suggestion."
"Speak." Emperor Jing said.
"There are many research institutes in Taoyuan County, which are responsible for the development of drugs and equipment. The Firearms Institute and Penicillin are both from research institutes. Each of these can change the pattern of our scenery."
"But Taoyuan County is a small county after all, and it is unable to do anything. Therefore, I ask your Majesty to build the Royal Academy of Sciences and its affiliated colleges to recruit talents from all over the world and use them for your own use. This will help the imperial court to deal with future challenges. Change. Secondly, if there is any innovation, it can also benefit the people of the world."
"I am willing to work together to share the initial construction and operation of the Royal Academy of Sciences and its affiliated colleges with Your Majesty!"
science?
Some people have heard two voices from Fang Zhengyi, but many others are confused. What is science?
"Master Fang, what does science mean?" someone asked.
"Science? Science is a methodology that establishes objective facts on a verifiable basis... Of course, what I say may not be entirely correct. This is just what Taoyuan County says. To put it simply, the antonym of science is superstition. ." Fang Zheng said.
"Master Fang, I understand what you are saying is so mysterious. The Academy of Sciences is looking to recruit craftsmen. The four subordinate departments under the Ministry of Industry are fully qualified for the job. It is simply unnecessary!"
The person who spoke looked a little unhappy. You, a commander of the Royal Guards, came to take the work of the Ministry of Works. This is really too much!
Fang Zheng was stunned for a moment.
Who comes up with a gun and a stick? The matter of opening the sea has been decided and you still expect me to give you face? !
He looked sideways at the speaker and saw that it was Zeng Ping, the minister of the Ministry of Industry. He cupped his hands and said, "Master Zeng, the Academy of Sciences and the Ministry of Industry are different."
"The Ministry of Industry only requires skilled craftsmen, while the Academy of Sciences wants to create research-oriented talents and needs to do creative work."
"There is no need to do step-by-step work! Besides... the craftsmen of the Ministry of Industry are passed down from generation to generation, and if they are neglected from generation to generation, I am afraid that the craftsmanship will just be like that!"
Zeng Ping didn't expect that Fang Zheng would get angry as soon as he came up. He looked at Emperor Jing and then at the Minister of the Ministry of Works, blushed and said: "Master Fang, this is a big mistake! The craftsmen of the Ministry of Works are all top-notch craftsmen in the world. Besides, not all of them are the best in the world. It has been passed down from generation to generation, and if there are outstanding skilled craftsmen among the people, the Ministry of Industry is always recruiting them."
"Then why haven't I seen you produce penicillin, gunpowder, and muskets?" Fang Zheng asked rhetorically.
"Ah, I... this is just an accident! The Ministry of Industry did not have Taoist priests to refine elixirs, nor did they get King Wu's pocket watch. If it had been discovered in advance, it would have been possible to study it." Zeng Ping argued forcefully.
"What about penicillin?"
Zeng Ping's face turned red, and he mumbled out: "That's a matter of the Taiyuan Hospital."
Emperor Jing laughed secretly in his heart as he looked at it, but he also had an indescribable emotion.
A while ago, Fang Zhengyi was very honest and polite to everyone he spoke to.
Now it's good, the opening of the sea is certain, and it will be restored to its original shape immediately.
I guess it won't stop again later...
"Okay, Fang Qing, there is no need to say more. There is nothing wrong with establishing the Royal Academy of Sciences. At this time, the national treasury is abundant, so we can give it a try first." Emperor Jing said.
Xu Wenshu, the new Minister of Household Affairs, stood up at this time and said: "Your Majesty, I think what Master Zeng said is reasonable. I understand what Master Fang just said about science. It is nothing more than four words, study things to gain knowledge."
"But the craftsmen don't even know a single Chinese character. It would be a bit awkward to talk about studying things to gain knowledge..."
At this point, Xu Wenshu said no more.
It's not that he doesn't deal with Fang Zheng, it's just that he feels uncomfortable.
Not long after he took office, the national treasury was full.
Unexpectedly, a Jinyiwei came here. This Jinyiwei's appetite was terrifying, and the food cost for one person was more than that of five people. Originally I didn't want to give him so much, but he couldn't stand Fang Zhengyi's face and went through hard work, so he finally approved the money.
Jin Yiwei wants money, so bear with it! Without Fang Zhengyi, it would not be his turn to take the lead! What about opening the sea? Five million taels have been booked, and it is not known how much money it will cost to rebuild the Shenji Camp.
But if we add the Royal Academy of Sciences and the affiliated colleges, there will be no end.
When the performance comes out and the accounts of the Ministry of Accounts are empty again, how will the emperor and the court view him?
What an incompetent person! Can you only spend money but not save money and make money?
Fangzheng's face collapsed and he said loudly: "Master Xu, you are going too far!"
"What does it mean to be a craftsman who can't read a word? Is there anyone who is born knowing how to write? How long does it take to learn a word? Let's see what you can do."
"The study of things and knowledge is not just for scholars, right! How come there are so many scholars who haven't found anyone who has developed gunpowder, firearms, and penicillin? Come on, let's talk about what's going on? Is it because I haven't read the book well enough, or I haven't read the book well enough? Ah! Where has Duge gone?"
Seeing Fang Zheng's unsparing energy suddenly appeared, everyone cried out and had a headache.
"Sir Fang, be careful! Aren't you being reckless? There is no such thing!"
"It started, he started again!"
"Master Fang, studying things to gain knowledge is not the exclusive domain of scholars, but craftsmanship is not what scholars should do either? How can a gentleman be as devoted to trivial matters as a craftsman if he is not talented?"
Fang Zheng blew his beard and glared: "What! Penicillin has killed countless people, and firearms and gunpowder will definitely perform miraculous feats on the battlefield in the future, and countless soldiers will benefit from it."
"You actually say this is a trivial matter? It seems like you can get it out with all your strength. If anyone is dissatisfied, we will pull him out!"
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