The two brothers, Chao Fang and Chao Yuan, were also invited to attend the award ceremony of the Datang Royal Science and Technology Award today.

"Big brother, who do you say this year's Datang Royal Science and Technology Award Medical Award will be awarded to?"

Today, there are many bigwigs, and although the two small characters of Chao Fang and Chao Yuan are fortunate to participate in the award ceremony, they must not expect anyone to pay special attention to them after entering the venue.

So the two brothers simply found a place in the back row and sat there quietly chatting.

"It's hard to say, if you really want to talk about it, there are many things that deserve awards and praise over the years, such as the health pill, a simple pill can eliminate so much pain, and it is not an exaggeration to say that it is a miracle medicine; The most important thing is that it can also be produced on a large scale, so that ordinary people can also afford it. ”

Chao Fang is now arranged to go to the medical school of Guanshishan Academy to attend classes or listen to lectures every three or five days, and he is naturally very clear about the affairs of the medical school.

Of course, he never imagined that this medical award would be awarded to people outside of Guanshishan Academy.

"That's right, from the intestinal carbuncle surgery invented by His Royal Highness the King of Chu back then, to the alcohol disinfection in the back, and then to the various surgeries in the back, the appearance of every thing has saved many lives.

Even if it is the recent Liuwei Diwang Pill, it is also a miracle medicine, not to mention the efficacy, the price is cheap. It is said that the children of the nobles in Chang'an City are almost a must-have for every family, and Tianxiang Pavilion and other places have prepared six flavors of Diwang Pill for guests at any time.

There is also the fairy water, which is said to be very simple to make, but the medicinal effect is very good, but there is almost no skin disease that the fairy water can't solve. Even if it can't be cured, it can be alleviated, which really solves the hidden worries of countless people. ”

Although Chao Yuan felt that his beauty cream was also the best in the world, but this was accidentally obtained after studying the materials of the health pill, and he didn't expect this beauty cream to make him win the award.

"The discovery of that bacterium, as well as the promotion of caesarean section, is also of great significance. In short, any of these things are eligible to win the Tang Royal Science and Technology Award, and it depends on what kind of model His Royal Highness King Chu wants to erect. ”

Chao Fang said this very thoroughly.

To put it bluntly, this award is to see what Li Kuan wants to convey to others.

Anyway, whether it is medicine or agriculture over the years, a lot of achievements have been accumulated, and any one of them can make people have nothing to say.

"That's right, but looking at today's appearance, the Datang Royal Science and Technology Award is not small, although the people who may win the award today are all people from Guanshishan Academy, but I am sure that next year, at the latest, there will be other people who will also win the award."

When Chao Yuan received the invitation, he didn't take it seriously at first.

Later, I found that the gold content of this invitation was so high, and I was able to participate as the shopkeeper of the medical center, so the meaning behind it is worth pondering.

Everyone is not stupid, what idea Li Kuan has behind his back, it is naturally easy to guess seventy-seven-eighty-eight.

"Don't talk yet, it seems that Your Majesty and the princess of Chu are here, and it seems that the award ceremony will start soon."

Chao Fang felt the lively atmosphere outside the lecture hall, and pulled Chao Yuan to stand up from his seat, ready to greet the big guy who was about to come in.

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"Uncle Han Wang, you said that Li Kuan is so interested in science, is this thing really that good?"

In the team, Li Chengqian and Li Yuanchang walked together and walked towards the lecture hall.

During this time, the relationship between Li Chengqian and Li Yuanchang was getting better and better, and it can be said that they smelled like each other.

As the son of Li Yuan, Li Yuanchang, the king of Han, still has some influence in Chang'an City.

In addition, his calligraphy and painting are outstanding among the children of the clan, and among the scholars, he really has some appeal.

Li Chengqian's own talent is not as good as Li Tai, and his relationship with the scholars in Chang'an City is even worse than Li Tai.

Now there is a Li Yuanchang to help win over the scholars, which can be regarded as just making up for one of his shortcomings.

"Your Royal Highness the Prince, I haven't figured out what this science does; But I think today's awards include medicine and agriculture, both of which are actually very appealing to people's hearts.

I heard that Li Kuan went to Jiangnan Province and other places last year to promote Nanyang rice, and he achieved a bumper harvest that year, and the people there almost wanted to worship him as a god. And that medicine, not to mention anything else, how many people's hearts have been captured by caesarean section alone? ”

Although Li Yuanchang's mind is relatively narrow-minded, he was born into a royal family, and his vision is not bad.

If An An engaged in his own calligraphy and painting, maybe there would be another calligrapher and painter in the early Tang Dynasty.

"But as far as I know, many ministers in the DPRK and China are actually quite critical of science, and the Confucians of the Guozijian are collectively opposed to science. Do you think it's better for science or against it? Or maybe they don't show their attitude. ”

Li Chengqian was naturally dissatisfied with Li Kuan.

But if supporting science can make his position more secure, he is not against it.

Of course, judging by the current situation, it seems that the receipt of opposition to science would be a little greater.

After all, if he is against science, many great Confucians in the court will first have a good impression of him and make up for the bad influence he has left on everyone in the past two years.

"The orthodox position of Confucianism is not so easy to shake. Nowadays, how many officials of the imperial court in various state capitals did not study Confucianism from childhood? How can it be so easy for you to get them to accept science?

His Royal Highness the Crown Prince, according to my thoughts, there are subjects for the imperial examination, and we are certainly not suitable to oppose it, but if we oppose something like Gewu, the impact will not be so great, and it can improve the support of Confucian personnel for us, so we can still do it. ”

Although Li Yuanchang's method is a bit tricky, it is actually a good method in the current situation.

Of course, if he was also a time-traveler and knew that Gewu would have such a great impact on the future, he would definitely not say so.

"Okay, then I'll do it according to Uncle Han's advice first."

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"As we all know, today is the award ceremony of the Datang Royal Science and Technology Award. Speaking of which, the establishment of this award has actually been in the making for a long time, but the decision was made by chance.

Quyuan plow, Nanyang rice, new style of woad, new style of sulforaphane, Nanyang rice, cotton, glass mirror, Big Ben......

What kind of convenience and benefits have the emergence of these things brought to everyone, in fact, there is no need to say anything, and justice is at ease in the hearts of the people. However, we can't let the people who research and invent these technologies and things remain obscure, otherwise who wants to do some boring research every day, and who doesn't want to live a life of wind and snow? ”

At today's award ceremony, Li Kuan went directly to the stage as the host. Search the e-book

After a few brief pleasantries, he cut to the chase.

There are a lot of people here today, but there is probably not one person who really understands Li Kuan's expectations for the Datang Royal Science and Technology Award.

Even Li Shimin, although he also supports Li Kuan for this award, he doesn't necessarily attach much importance to it in his heart.

Of course, this has a lot to do with not seeing the potential benefits behind world-class awards.

Just imagine, the Nobel Prize that joined the later generations is a Chinese award, and if such an award can become the most authoritative project in the world, how much will it promote and stimulate various disciplines in China?

"The Datang Royal Science and Technology Award is not the only criterion for judging scientific achievements, let alone the only goal of scientific research. However, he is the invention that our award committee considers the most worthy of recognition every year.

These inventions, maybe you haven't seen the benefits for a while, maybe you have already begun to experience his benefits, but no matter which one it is, this must be a breakthrough technology. ”

"There are many people who don't understand why there are arithmetic prizes and agricultural prizes in this award, and do they think that arithmetic is so important? What is there to study in agronomy? Why not set up an award for the study of scriptures? ”

When Li Kuan said this, everyone in the lecture hall immediately straightened up, feeling that dry goods were coming.

"His Royal Highness the King of Chu really dares to say anything. Fortunately, today's host is not himself, otherwise the effect will definitely be discounted. ”

Xu Jingzong sighed silently in the corner of the stage.

Something like this that is obviously uncomfortable for oneself is something that most people don't do.

But Li Kuan not only did it, but also said it in front of so many people.

"I want to see what he can say!"

Kong Yingda snorted coldly in the audience, and looked at Li Kuan without turning his eyes.

"Presumably many people have heard of the globe, and they also know that in addition to our Datang, there are many other continents and countries in this world. As the Central Plains Dynasty, we have been able to stand for thousands of years, and naturally we have its eternal and immortal classics.

Whether it is "University", "The Mean", or "Spring and Autumn", "Book of Songs", are the source of our culture, these classics are the crystallization of the wisdom of the Chinese nation, their value is timeless and fresh, is the best way to open wisdom. I have never denied this. ”

Li Kuan's words made many people confused.

This guy can't have a draft, right?

Hasn't he always been a pioneer of anti-Confucianism and an admirer of Gewu?

How do you listen to this meaning, it seems that he is also very supportive of Confucianism?

"However, to enrich the country and strengthen the army, Confucianism alone will not work. During the Qin and Han dynasties, did you rely on Confucianism to defeat the Xiongnu? No! Did we rely on Confucianism to destroy the Eastern Turks in the Tang Dynasty? When the Turks invaded our Tang Dynasty, we went to talk to them about Confucianism, was it useful? A while ago, the Xue Yantuo people invaded Liangzhou, did we rely on the Confucian tongue to win the Xue Yantuo army? ”

"Neither! We rely on His Majesty's strategy, the soldiers who use their lives, the steel knives and crossbows that will serve as prisoners, the grain grown by farmers as supplies, and the comprehensive national strength of our Datang Dynasty. Whether it is arithmetic, gewu, or agriculture and medicine, the improvement of Datang's comprehensive national strength is obvious to all. ”

"The benefits of the development of science and technology to Datang are undoubted, we must develop and expand science and technology with confidence, encourage scholars and craftsmen to study science and technology, improve the living standards of our Datang people, and make our food, clothing, housing and transportation become better and more comfortable day by day."

Kong Yingda originally thought that Li Kuan was going to change his temperament, but he didn't expect that the more he talked about it, the more outrageous it became.

In his opinion, the better Li Kuan praised science, the more useless it was to set off Confucianism.

It's like a slap in the face.

So without waiting for Li Kuan's words to speak, he couldn't bear to stand up.

"His Royal Highness the King of Chu, according to your meaning, in the future, everyone will go to your Guanshishan Academy to study science, and there is no need to learn the words of the sage? When the time comes, the people of the world will not pay attention to benevolence, righteousness and shame, loyalty and filial piety, and only know to focus on interests, so can we Datang still stand? ”

Kong Yingda's words are also sharp.

In other words, ordinary people would never dare to mention the topic of whether Datang is standing still.

However, after all, he is a descendant of Confucius, and he will not die no matter how he dies, which is much more reliable than the gold medal for avoiding death.

That's why I have real freedom to speak.

"Confucius sacrificial wine, ninety percent of the people of the Tang Dynasty have no chance to learn Confucianism, no opportunity to read Confucius's masterpieces, according to you, they are all people who do not pay attention to benevolence, righteousness and shame, and do not pay attention to loyalty and filial piety etiquette?"

Li Kuan directly changed his concept, and Kong Yingda's own words scolded him.

Needless to say, the effect is absolutely good.

I didn't see Kong Yingda standing there, her face was red and white, and she didn't know how to answer for a while.

This rhetorical question is itself full of pitfalls.

It's not right for you to say yes, it's not right for you to say no.

In fact, the best way to deal with it is to say yours and I say mine, and muddy the water.

However, Kong Yingda obviously does not have such a level.

"The development of science and technology has made the price of paper cheaper, the efficiency of printing higher, the income of more people and craftsmen has been improved, and more people have the opportunity to receive education and learn Confucianism and science. Why do you like to put Confucianism and science in opposition to each other? ”

"In the pre-Qin period, hundreds of schools of thought bloomed, and there were so many classic inheritances. When Confucianism began, hundreds of years have passed now, and there are not necessarily many classics added. In my opinion, whether this science is good or not is, in the final analysis, whether it is conducive to improving the technical level of all walks of life in Datang, whether it is conducive to enhancing Datang's comprehensive national strength, and whether it is conducive to improving the living standards of the people of Datang. ”

Li Kuan once again threw out the "three advantages" that he had stated to Li Shimin.

Kong Yingda is already short of words, and in the face of the "three advantages", there is no way to refute it at all.

Of course, Li Kuan didn't want to be serious with Kong Yingda on such an occasion, and soon shifted the topic to the award ceremony of the Datang Royal Science and Technology Award.

"Without further ado, then I'm going to announce the results of the awards that everyone wants to know the most, and see who can be the lucky one and who can go down in history!"