My Pen Pal Zhu Yuanzhang

Chapter 285 Next Plan

Since the publication of the article "The Way of Science, the Way of the Ming Dynasty's Future", the debate surrounding this article has gradually developed to a white-hot level.

Some people praised the article for being very well written and said that science should become the new foundation of the Ming Dynasty, while others said that although science and industry are important, they are somewhat offensive compared to Confucianism.

Of course, there were also many scholars and students who sneered at him or even became furious. They wrote articles to curse him, saying that this person equated science with Confucianism, which was simply blasphemy against the saints and betrayal of the entire Confucian literary world, and he should be put to death!
Different from the heated debate atmosphere among the people, the atmosphere in the study room in the inner hall of the palace was full of joy.

Zhu Yuanzhang was reading the article "The Way of Science, the Way of the Future of the Ming Dynasty" with a smile on his face.

"The way of science is to explore the unknown and innovate constantly. We should open up more paths for talents, set up schools, specialize in the study of science and technology, and cultivate talents.

We should also encourage all kinds of craftsmen to invent and create, and use the power of science and technology to solve people's livelihood problems, strengthen military needs, and develop the country and ensure its security.

We should advocate the idea of ​​harmonious coexistence of Confucianism and science, so that the two can complement each other and jointly promote the progress of Ming Dynasty society. We should not lose the virtues of tradition, but also keep up with the pace of the times and create a new future for Ming Dynasty. "

After reading it, Zhu Yuanzhang clapped his hands and praised, "Well written, well written, it really touched my heart! I don't know which talented person has such great talent, he deserves a reward, a reward!"

Fang Xiaoru on the side said: "Your Majesty, in fact, you also know this person, and you are very familiar with him."

"Oh, do we know this person?"

Zhu Yuanzhang was stunned, and Li Min, Xu Da and others beside him were also a little surprised.

After the editorial written by Fang Xiaoru triggered the first nationwide discussion, Li Min knew that it must be the work of His Majesty, so he found Yang Siyi, Xu Da and others, and went to the palace to ask Zhu Yuanzhang.

Zhu Yuanzhang did not hide his plan and told Li Min and others about it. After he finished speaking, Li Min and others were shocked. This move was simply too cruel. They all praised it as an unprecedented conspiracy. Once successful, it would completely push the Ming Dynasty and even the entire Chinese civilization to a higher level.

Zhu Yuanzhang was naturally proud again, while Li Min, Xu Da and others knew very well that this should be the idea given by the strange man Li Han, but they also saw through it but did not say it out loud, just to please the emperor.

Only the silly boy Fang Xiaoru naively believed that this was really His Majesty's idea!
"Qin Fang, please tell me, who is the talented person who wrote this article?"

"Yes, Fang Xiaoru, please stop keeping us in suspense and tell us who this person is."

Li Min also hurriedly asked, the whole article praises science and industry, and even elevates them to the same level as Confucianism. In the eyes of this so-called leader of the Industrial Party, this is like a sweet dew after a long drought, it is too timely!

Fang Xiaoru smiled and said, "In fact, this so-called talent is not a great talent. You are all familiar with him. He has made great achievements in medical skills."

"Oh, my dear nephew Fang, I've already told you not to keep us in suspense. You scholars always like to talk in a roundabout way, and you never speak directly. And you say we are all familiar with each other, but how can we be familiar with each other?"

Xu Da couldn't help but complain. Suddenly, an idea flashed in his mind. "Nephew Fang, you said he has made great achievements in medical skills. Could it be..."

Not to mention Xu Da, Zhu Yuanzhang also thought of it at this time, and couldn't help but blurt out: "Lord Fang, are you saying that the person who wrote this article is the imperial physician Lou Yinglou?"

"Your Majesty, it is the director of the building!" Fang Xiaoru said with a smile.

"Hey, that's weird. Lou Ying is an imperial physician. Isn't he studying bacteria and viruses every day? How did he get involved in this?"

Xu Da frowned, looking confused. Ever since the strange man sent the microscope to Lou Ying, he has been like a possessed person, staying in the Imperial Hospital all day and not going home.

Zhu Yuanzhang also looked at Fang Xiaoru with great doubt. Lou Ying was just like Lao Li, who was hard to find. It seemed that the Imperial Hospital was his paradise. Many times, his family thought that he was in trouble and went to the Imperial Hospital. Fang Xiaoru said, "Your Majesty, Dukes, Minister Li, Minister Yang, you don't know that Lou Ying came to the newspaper office that day and talked to me. I thought it made sense, so I took the initiative to publish his article. I didn't expect it to have a miraculous effect."

"Then tell me, what did that old guy Lou Ying say?" Xu Da couldn't help but ask curiously.

"Lou Yuanzheng said that the foundation of medical skills actually lies in the subject of biology, and biology is the study of life. Life belongs to nature and should also be classified as science.

Only science can explain things that previous Confucianism, Taoism and other schools of thought could not explain clearly.

That’s why I wrote that article, aiming to popularize science to the general public and make everyone aware of the importance of science.”

Following Fang Xiaoru's explanation, several people suddenly understood, and Zhu Yuanzhang began to ponder it carefully.

What Lou Ying said makes a lot of sense, but I think he wants more people to study bacteria, viruses, etc. with him.

Of course, Zhu Yuanzhang naturally agreed with this move. Who doesn't want to have more life-saving doctors around them?

Moreover, once it is successfully implemented, does it mean that the magic medicine that Lao Li gave to him before can also be produced by Daming on his own?
Xu Da said with some longing: "I didn't expect that old fellow Lou Ying could reach such a level. Your Majesty, I think we should strongly support him.

Your Majesty, think about it, the knowledge that Lou Ying is studying now was all taught by the extraordinary person. From this point of view, does it mean that as long as he learns those knowledge thoroughly, he can create those miraculous medicines given by the extraordinary person?"

Seeing that Xu Da thought the same as he did, Zhu Yuanzhang couldn't help but smile. The eyes of others also brightened. They all knew that Xu Da's stubborn disease of back carbuncle was cured by the magic medicine sent by the strange man.

Fang Xiaoru was unaware of the other people's thoughts, and asked Zhu Yuanzhang:
“Your Majesty, judging from the current situation, the literary world is already in a state of disunity. Currently, the majority of people support the continued development of industry, and almost all the people are on our side.

What should we do next? Can we proceed to the next plan? "

Zhu Yuanzhang nodded. "From now on, we should win over those who should be won over and alienate those who should be alienated. We should continue to isolate those pedantic old stubborn people!"

"I understand!"

Fang Xiaoru alone could not accomplish this task; he needed the cooperation of other ministers. This was why Zhu Yuanzhang informed Li Min and others of the entire plan.

After making a detailed plan, Fang Xiaoru left, but Li Min, Xu Da and others stayed.

Li Min stayed because he wanted to discuss the issue of railroad tracks with Zhu Yuanzhang. After this period of preparation, the locomotives have begun mass production, and the steel for the rails has been smelted and is ready to be laid.

Railway tracks were being laid from Yingtian Prefecture to Maling, but stations needed to be set up between the two places, so Li Min came to discuss this matter.

Xu Da and others just wanted to have a drink.

After Fang Xiaoru left, Xu Da said to Zhu Yuanzhang, "Your Majesty, nephew Fang is a student of Song Lian and has a high reputation in the literary world. Isn't it a bit cruel to let him deal with the literary world?"

cruel?

Zhu Yuanzhang was stunned. Xu Tiande, oh Xu Tiande, we are still relatively merciful. We are using cultural rather than physical warfare. You haven't seen that guy Fang Xiaoru. He wants to kill everyone without mercy!
(End of this chapter)