snort! Lan
Father has gone too far!
Hide nothing from me!
Don’t think I don’t know, he’s probably your illegitimate child!
hateful!
The more Zhao Hao thought about it, the angrier he became, and the angrier he became, the more he drank to drown his sorrows.
Ying Zheng looked at his little face, which gradually turned red. He couldn't help but roll his eyes and said with a smile, "Boy, I heard that you asked Gongshu to make a gunpowder weapon?"
"I heard that the 'vision and thunder' that day were also caused by the power of gunpowder?" Lan
"Yeah, it's not a secret..."
Zhao Hao answered casually, then picked up the wine glass and drank another glass by himself.
The fruit wine he drank had a lower alcohol content than the fruit wine Li Si and others drank.
After all, it is the age when you are growing taller, so you cannot consume too much alcohol.
It's just that he has a special physique, and if he drinks a little bit of alcohol, his face will show up.
In fact, he wasn't drunk at all.
However, Ying Zheng thought he was drunk and was going to trick him. Lan
"Then when will this gunpowder weapon be promoted to the military?"
"Promote the army?"
Zhao Hao was stunned for a moment, then turned to look at Ying Zheng, and found that something was wrong with his eyes. His heart moved slightly, and he said sadly: "I also want to promote the military, but unfortunately the conditions do not allow it..."
"condition?"
Ying Zheng frowned.
He didn't think anyone would resist such a powerful weapon.
Moreover, Zhao Hao had people secretly make gunpowder weapons, which shows that Zhao Hao has mastered the technology of making gunpowder weapons. Lan
If this is the case, what conditions are there that cannot be met?
Isn't this the right time and the right place?
Seemingly sensing Ying Zheng's confusion, Zhao Hao took advantage of his "drunk state" to speak out his thoughts.
"Father, do you still remember that my son gave the craftsmen a salary? That was actually to prepare for the Academy of Sciences!"
"Academy of Science?"
Ying Zheng glanced at Zhao Hao in slight surprise, thinking to himself, what else does this kid want to do?
The Daqin Medical Clinic was built some time ago, but it has not yet opened. Now this Academy of Sciences is probably no less than that. Lan
Also, is this guy drunk?
Why do I always feel like I'm being trapped?
Just when Ying Zheng's thoughts were changing, Zhao Hao continued: "The so-called Academy of Sciences is actually a place that studies the truth of things and introduces new ones!"
"..."
Ying Zheng was speechless.
It was obvious that he was confused.
However, this could not stop his curiosity. Lan
But I heard him say: "You opened a medical clinic to treat diseases and save people, research medical skills, and create new drugs. Then what is the significance of this academy of sciences?"
"Strictly speaking, it should make Da Qin stronger!"
Zhao Hao couldn't help but smile as he said: "After all, science is the primary productive force."
Although schools of thought such as Mohism and Gongshu with research spirit can enable the stable development of this era.
But there will be more and more new things in Da Qin with the emergence of Zhao Hao. Perhaps in a few decades, they will be eliminated by the times.
This is very regrettable.
So, why did Zhao Hao establish the Academy of Sciences? Lan
In fact, in addition to winning over schools of thought with scientific research spirit such as Mohism and Public Losers, there is also the need to solve social conflicts.
As Zhao Hao said, science is the primary productive force.
With the contradiction between people's growing material and cultural needs and backward productivity, Da Qin's first task was to concentrate on developing social productivity.
The Academy of Sciences is the product of concentrated efforts.
Of course, this does not mean that the 'Academy of Sciences' came from modern times.
In fact, the Qin State is more powerful than the other six countries. Is it not because the Qin State has more advanced weapons and more advanced production methods?
The reason for this advantage is that the Qin State has attracted talents from the six kingdoms of Guandong. Lan
However, the centralized concept of 'Academy of Sciences' was not proposed in this era.
"What is science?"
Ying Zheng continued to ask.
Zhao Hao thought for a while and said concisely: "The so-called science, Father, can be understood as a theory that can give reasonable explanations for all the rules in the world, such as wind, rain, thunder and lightning, and the phenomena of the heaven and the earth!"
"hiss....."
Ying Zheng couldn't help but take a breath and said in surprise: "Is this science so terrifying?"
In the minds of the ancients, everything in the world has certain arrangements by gods. Lan
As a result, Zhao Hao actually said that everything in the world can be explained by science.
This time, it completely subverted the three views of the First Emperor.
It made him feel that this so-called science was comparable to theology.
After recovering from the surprise, Ying Zheng looked at Zhao Hao eagerly; "Did he learn this science that my son talked about from the man in the dream?"
"That's right." Zhao Hao replied humorously.
It was impossible for him to tell the First Emperor that Chinese people more than two thousand years later would have a certain understanding of science if they had attended school for a few days.
Even in elementary school. Lan
Even though he is as old as Hu Hai.
They all know more about science than the First Emperor.
This was a huge blow to the First Emperor.
"Actually, science is not difficult to say if it is simple, but it is not that easy to master if it is difficult. Anyway, it requires people to study it, and it takes many years of research to produce results."
"Then this science...can it help people live forever?"
The First Emperor finally asked what he wanted to ask the most.
"Eternal life? How can this be..." Lan
Zhao Hao originally wanted to tell the First Emperor the truth directly, but when he saw the hopeful and evil-minded look on his face, he was worried that he would be hit hard when he knew the truth.
So, he paused mid-sentence and continued, "It's possible, but it's very difficult. At least for now, a lot of research is needed..."
This could be regarded as giving the First Emperor a hope, but this did not mean that he completely deceived the First Emperor.
After all, when science develops to a certain extent, it is really possible to realize the dream of immortality.
Even in later generations, some people have begun to study the concept of eternal consciousness.
"Sure enough! This science is the magic of immortality!"
Ying Zheng didn't pay attention to the second half of Zhao Hao's words at all. He only listened to the first half of Zhao Hao's words. He couldn't help but be filled with joy and patted Zhao Hao's shoulder: "It's so hard for my son to hide this from me!" Lan
"Cough cough cough...."
Zhao Hao was slapped several times by the First Emperor's big hand, and he almost vomited out the wine with blood on it.
"Father! Are you a tyrant determined to kill your son?!"
"Oh oh oh..."
Ying Zheng seemed to realize that he was overly excited. He quickly retracted his hand and said with a smile: "Then let me tell you, what are your plans for the Academy of Sciences?"
"The craftsmen of our Great Qin, including Qin Mo and Gongshujia, are a bit stuck in their own ways, which is not conducive to scientific research. Moreover, they only care about the secrets of their own families;
You can't learn new things, you can't explore the vast world, and if things go on like this, you will only become more and more decayed..." Lan
Zhao Hao rubbed his small shoulders and talked eloquently; "The meaning of the Academy of Sciences is to let them focus on exploring, learning, sharing, summarizing new things and principles, and innovating newer things."
"Scientific progress may only be a trivial move for a country, but it is enough to produce huge changes."
As he spoke, Zhao Hao felt that his words were unfounded and gave another example: "For example, the best material for making gunpowder weapons that my father mentioned is not bronze, but iron. However, today's iron is obviously not good enough to make gunpowder." standards for weapons;
Then, the power of science will be fully demonstrated! "
"How to show it?"
The First Emperor asked curiously.
Zhao Hao smiled and said: "It's very simple. By raising the temperature of iron smelting, Daqin can gain the ability to smelt steel without having to worry about the shortage of copper ore." Lan
"I see...."
The First Emperor suddenly realized, and his eyes sparkled with light.
He finally understood Zhao Hao's thoughts.
In fact, it means gathering a group of people to do big things.
A state like the Mohist family and the public losers who are independent in their own affairs will definitely not be able to achieve great things.
As Zhao Hao said, scientific research requires a lot of time and energy, and it cannot be done with too few people, otherwise it will be difficult to make progress.
A small step in scientific progress can be a huge change for a country. Lan
The First Emperor quite agreed with this idea.
"Father, although I am interested in developing science, I have to remind you that scientific researchers cannot participate in or discuss politics. Even if they have made meritorious service to the country, they cannot be rewarded according to the military merit system. A new reward method must be formulated;
For example, a title with honor but no real power, such as a large amount of property. "
"Why?"
Hearing Zhao Hao's reminder, Ying Zheng looked puzzled.
Zhao Hao shook his head and sighed: "Scientific research is a very pure matter. Once political affairs are involved, it is easy to get involved in the factional struggles of the court. In this way, the original intention of establishing the Academy of Sciences is lost, and it is meaningless."
Zhao Hao proposed that the Academy of Sciences should not participate in political affairs for two reasons. On the one hand, it is to ensure the independence of the Academy of Sciences and make it more conducive to research. Lan
On the other hand, it was to dispel the concerns of the Qin court about the Academy of Sciences.
Although the First Emperor trusted Zhao Hao, the Academy of Sciences' preliminary research was mainly biased towards the military industry.
The military industry and military power are inextricably linked. Even if the First Emperor trusts Zhao Hao, it is inevitable that someone will cause trouble.
Seemingly sensing Zhao Hao's concerns, the First Emperor smiled meaningfully.
This country rat looks lawless and slippery, but he has a good way of doing things.
Speaking and doing things are never done on a spur-of-the-moment basis, but in a step-by-step manner and with careful consideration.
For example, he had long had the idea of establishing an academy of science, but he did not come to him recklessly. Instead, he made himself aware of the usefulness of craftsmen by improving the treatment of craftsmen. Lan
Then throw out gunpowder weapons and realize for yourself the potential for weapons innovation.
Then he proposed that the Academy of Sciences should not participate in politics, completely dispelling the concerns of the court and even himself.
Okay, what a trick!
Oh no, it’s not Tuqiongdijian!
How can the stupid Jing Er compare with my son! ?
Cursing in his heart, he crossed out the guy who didn't exist in his mind, and Ying Zheng smiled with satisfaction.
In any case, he already understood the importance Zhao Hao attached to the Academy of Sciences. Lan
Moreover, even he himself has high expectations for the Academy of Sciences.
"Since my son has a plan, let's go ahead and do it. I'm sure!"
Ying Zheng waved his sleeves, picked up the wine glass, had a drink with Zhao Hao, and drank it all in one gulp.
"Thank you, Father!"
Zhao Hao looked overjoyed, quickly picked up the wine glass, and drank up the wine with Ying Zheng.
